Craving an authentic Mexican culinary experience? Look no further than Cinco Mexican Cantina, where the vibrant tastes of Mexico come alive in every dish. From zesty starters to hearty specialties, Cinco Mexican Cantina offers a diverse menu designed to transport your taste buds south of the border.
Starters to Ignite Your Appetite
Begin your Cinco Mexican Cantina journey with a selection of tantalizing starters perfect for sharing or savoring on your own.
Image alt text: Freshly made guacamole served in a molcajete bowl with crispy tortilla chips, showcasing the vibrant green of the avocados and the red specks of tomatoes.
The Guacamole, a classic Mexican staple, is a must-try. Made fresh daily with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos, it’s the perfect blend of creamy and spicy, served alongside crispy tortilla chips. For cheese lovers, the Queso Americano offers a comforting mix of melted American cheese and pickled jalapenos for a spicy kick. Seafood enthusiasts will delight in the Calamares Fritos, featuring tender calamari with a chile glaze and chipotle mayo for dipping.
Don’t miss the signature Cinco Dip, a rich cheese dip loaded with chicken, steak, and shrimp, served with warm tortillas – a truly indulgent start. For a taste of traditional Mexican street food, the Empanadas de Pollo, corn tortillas filled with chicken, onions, and cheese, drizzled with avocado sauce, are an excellent choice.
Image alt text: A loaded plate of Nachos Cinco, featuring tortilla chips piled high with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, black beans, fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
Nachos Cinco are another crowd-pleaser, featuring tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, cheese, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream. For an even more decadent option, the Lobster & Shrimp Dip combines Maine lobster meat, shrimp, cheese, garlic, onions, corn, and poblano peppers into a creamy, flavorful dip. For a lighter yet equally flavorful starter, consider the Ahi Tuna Totopos, featuring seared ahi tuna atop crunchy tostadas with guacamole, sour cream, red onion, and pasilla salsa.
Soups & Salads: Light and Flavorful Options
For a lighter start or a satisfying lunch, explore Cinco Mexican Cantina’s soups and salads, each bursting with fresh ingredients and authentic Mexican flavors.
The Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting classic, featuring tender chicken, avocado, cheese, and crispy tortilla strips in a flavorful chicken broth. Seafood lovers will appreciate the Ahi Tuna Salad, with seared ahi tuna, red onions, tomatoes, avocado, red radishes, and queso fresco on a bed of spring mix, dressed with a mango-chipotle vinaigrette. The Grilled Chicken Tortilla Salad offers a heartier salad option with grilled chicken, spring mix, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and tortilla strips, tossed in an agave-lime vinaigrette.
Image alt text: A vibrant Cinco Taco Salad served in a crispy tortilla bowl, filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, sour cream, guacamole, and chipotle ranch dressing.
The Cinco Taco Salad is a substantial and flavorful choice, featuring grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, sour cream, guacamole, and chipotle ranch dressing, served in a crispy corn tortilla bowl. For a classic choice, the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad provides a familiar favorite with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, mesa corn croutons, and Caesar dressing. Seafood salad enthusiasts can opt for the Salmon Salad, featuring chile-glazed salmon, spring mix, black beans, chihuahua cheese, roasted corn, bacon, cilantro, green onions, and avocado, dressed with a pasilla salsa agave-green chile vinaigrette.
Flatbreads: Mexican-Inspired Pizzas
Experience a unique twist on flatbreads with Cinco Mexican Cantina’s Mexican-inspired creations, perfect for sharing or a light meal.
The Chipotle Chicken Flatbread is a spicy and flavorful option with chipotle grilled chicken, chihuahua cheese, roasted corn, grilled onions, cilantro, jalapenos, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, and red pepper sauce. For a taste of Americana with a Mexican twist, the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread combines crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, American cheese, diced celery, and carrots, drizzled with ranch dressing.
Image alt text: A Steak and Blue Cheese Flatbread, showcasing marinated grilled skirt steak, melted American and blue cheese, caramelized onions, fresh spring mix, and chimichurri sauce.
The Steak and Blue Cheese Flatbread offers a sophisticated flavor combination with marinated grilled skirt steak, American cheese, blue cheese, caramelized onions, spring mix, and chimichurri sauce. The Pork Carnitas Flatbread brings the flavors of slow-cooked pork to a flatbread, topped with marinated pork, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, queso fresco, cilantro, and salsa verde.
Quesadillas: Cheesy Mexican Comfort Food
Indulge in the cheesy goodness of Cinco Mexican Cantina’s quesadillas, filled with flavorful ingredients and served with classic accompaniments.
For the ultimate quesadilla experience, the Farmer’s Quesadilla is packed with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, cheese, onions, corn, peppers, and spinach, served with guacamole sauce. The Steak and Blue Cheese Quesadilla offers a rich and savory combination with grilled skirt steak, blue cheese, caramelized onions, and cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, and ranch dressing.
The Chicken Quesadilla is a classic choice with grilled chicken, cheese, grilled onions, and peppers, served with sour cream and pico de gallo. The Steak Quesadilla features grilled skirt steak, cheese, grilled onions, and peppers, accompanied by sour cream and pico de gallo. Seafood lovers can opt for the Shrimp Quesadilla, filled with grilled shrimp, pico de gallo, and cheese, served with sour cream. For a vegetarian option, the Portobello and Spinach Quesadilla combines portobello mushrooms, sautéed spinach, and cheese, served with guacamole and sour cream.
Tacos: A Taste of Authentic Mexico
No visit to a Mexican cantina is complete without tacos, and Cinco Mexican Cantina offers a diverse selection of tacos served on flour tortillas with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Tacos al Carbon Chicken feature grilled chicken, onions, and cilantro, topped with salsa verde and chile de arbol salsa. Tacos al Carbon Steak offer the same flavorful combination with grilled steak instead of chicken. Short Rib Tacos provide a rich and savory option with short rib, bacon, onions, peppers, and American cheese, topped with salsa verde. Fried Chicken Tacos offer a crispy and satisfying choice with crispy chicken breast strips, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeno mayo. Shrimp Tacos can be ordered grilled or crispy, and come with lettuce, tomatoes, and poblano mayo.
Image alt text: Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos, showcasing perfectly seared tuna slices, cucumber onion and corn slaw, nestled in soft tortillas.
For a lighter and fresher taco option, try the Ahi Tuna Tacos, featuring seared ahi tuna and a refreshing cucumber, onion & corn slaw. Tacos al Pastor bring the flavors of marinated pork to your plate, with grilled pork, roasted corn, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo, and pasilla salsa. Tacos Carnitas feature shredded pork, onions, and cilantro, topped with salsa verde and chile de arbol salsa. Vegetarian options include the Portobello & Feta Tacos, with grilled portobello mushrooms, feta cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, and pasilla salsa.
Spice lovers can explore the Buffalo Chicken Tacos, available grilled or crispy, tossed in cholula sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, and ranch dressing. For a hearty breakfast-inspired taco, the Carne and Egg Tacos feature skirt steak, onions, peppers, queso fresco, lettuce, a fried egg, and jalapeno mayo. Seafood taco enthusiasts will enjoy the Grilled Salmon Tacos, topped with a mango slaw and red pepper sauce. Vegetarians can savor the Veggie Tacos, filled with grilled zucchini, squash, yellow onions, red peppers, corn, portobello mushrooms, and poblano peppers, topped with cheese and red pepper sauce. For a unique vegetarian option, the Avocado Taco features fried avocado, mango slaw, and tamarind glaze.
Burgers & Sandwiches: Mexican-Inspired Twists on Classics
Enjoy familiar favorites with a Mexican twist with Cinco Mexican Cantina’s burgers and sandwiches, all served with fries.
The Mexico DF Burger is a hearty and flavorful burger with grilled Angus beef, cheese, bacon, grilled onions, avocado, and jalapeno peppers. For a spicier option, the Chorizo Burger features grilled spicy pork sausage, hash browns, cheese, a fried egg, and poblano mayo. The Blackened Chicken Wrap offers a lighter option with spicy grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle ranch in a flour tortilla.
Specialties: Authentic Mexican Main Courses
Explore the heart of Mexican cuisine with Cinco Mexican Cantina’s specialty dishes, showcasing authentic flavors and culinary techniques.
Carne Tropical is a flavorful combination of marinated grilled skirt steak, grilled shrimp, sautéed spinach, corn risotto, chihuahua cheese, and a pineapple vegetable medley. Carne Asada, a classic Mexican dish, features grilled skirt steak, onions, poblano peppers, nopales, queso fresco, and chorizo mashed potatoes. Pollo con Crema de Langosta offers a creamy and indulgent dish with grilled chicken breast, whipped potatoes, chipotle lobster sauce, and steamed julienne vegetables. Pollo Adobado features grilled chicken breast with red pepper sauce, cilantro chimichurri sauce, and sweet corn risotto.
Seafood specialties include Salmon a la Parilla, a grilled salmon filet served with sautéed spinach, jalapeno potato cake, and lobster shrimp sauce, and Ahi Tuna Tamarindo, featuring seared ahi tuna with red pepper sauce, cilantro chimichurri sauce, and sweet corn risotto. Chipotle-Lime Butterfly Shrimp offers a zesty and flavorful shrimp dish with white wine, lime, roasted red pepper sauce, jalapeno corn, and Mexican grit cake. For a hearty and comforting option, the Chimichanga features grilled chicken, onions, peppers, refried beans, and cheese dip in a tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce.
Burritos/Enchiladas: Mexican Comfort Food Classics
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cinco Mexican Cantina’s burritos and enchiladas, filled with flavorful ingredients and topped with delicious sauces.
The Burrito Cinco is a loaded burrito with grilled chicken, Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo, cheese, ranchero sauce, cheese sauce, sour cream, and sliced avocados. The Burrito Grande is another substantial option with grilled chicken, chorizo, refried beans, ranchero sauce, cheese sauce, rice, and black beans in a flour tortilla. Seafood lovers can opt for the Seafood Burrito, filled with shrimp, whitefish, cheese, lobster cream and tomatillo sauce, served with rice and black beans. The Burrito Supreme is a classic choice with shredded chicken or ground beef, ranchero sauce, shredded cheese, lettuce, and sour cream, served with rice and black beans.
Image alt text: Chicken Enchiladas bathed in a creamy tomatillo sauce, topped with melted cheese, and served with jalapeno corn and black beans on the side.
Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy and flavorful option with chicken, cheese, and a creamy tomatillo sauce, served with jalapeno corn and black beans. Braised Short Rib Enchiladas offer a rich and savory choice with braised short rib, cheese, and a tangy guajillo sauce, served with jalapeno corn and black beans. Shrimp Enchiladas feature sautéed shrimp, peppers, onions, cheese, and tomatoes, topped with lobster shrimp-cream sauce, served with jalapeno corn and black beans.
Burrito Bowls: Deconstructed Burrito Goodness
Enjoy all the flavors of a burrito without the tortilla in Cinco Mexican Cantina’s burrito bowls, customizable and packed with fresh ingredients.
The Buffalo Chicken Bowl features grilled chicken tossed in signature hot sauce, jalapeno cole slaw, tomatoes, green onions, and American cheese, drizzled with ranch dressing, served over black beans and Mexican rice. The Steak & Blue Cheese Bowl offers a sophisticated flavor combination with marinated grilled skirt steak, pico de gallo, American cheese, sautéed spinach, blue cheese crumbles, and green onions, drizzled with chimichurri sauce and ranch dressing, served over black beans and Mexican rice. The Short Rib Bowl is a hearty and flavorful option with short rib, refried bean and cheese quesadilla, quajillo sauce, salsa verde, and queso fresco, served over Mexican rice. The Carnitas Bowl features marinated pork carnitas, tangy salsa verde, diced onions, cilantro, pico de gallo, and fresh lime juice, served with charro beans on the side and Mexican rice. For a vegetarian option, the Vegetarian Bowl is packed with carrots, corn, peas, green beans, roasted poblano peppers, sautéed spinach, American, feta, and ricotta cheeses, sour cream, and avocado, served over black beans and Mexican rice.
Fajitas: Sizzling Mexican Classics
Experience the sizzling excitement of Cinco Mexican Cantina’s fajitas, served with grilled onions, peppers, and tomatoes, accompanied by lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, and charro beans.
Choose from classic Chicken Fajitas, flavorful Steak Fajitas, succulent Shrimp Fajitas, or the Chicken & Steak Fajitas combination. For a truly grand fajita experience, the Grande Fajitas offer a feast of chicken, steak, shrimp, and pork. Vegetarian options include Vegetarian Fajitas, featuring mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and squash.
Lunch Specials & Fajitas: Delicious Deals
Take advantage of Cinco Mexican Cantina’s lunch specials, available Monday-Sunday from 11am-3pm, offering delicious and affordable options.
Lunch specials include the Soup & ½ Quesadilla, featuring a cup of soup and a cheese, shredded chicken, or ground beef quesadilla; the Salad & ½ Quesadilla, with a house salad and the same quesadilla options; and the Soup & Tacos, with a cup of soup and two shredded chicken or ground beef tacos, served with rice or beans. Other lunch specials include the Uno, Dos, Tres, Cuatro, and Cinco combos, each offering a variety of tacos, enchiladas, and burritos with rice and refried beans.
Lunch fajitas are also available in Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, and Chicken & Steak options, as well as Vegetarian Fajitas.
A Mexican Culinary Journey Awaits
Cinco Mexican Cantina invites you to explore the rich and diverse flavors of Mexico. Whether you’re craving classic tacos, sizzling fajitas, or comforting enchiladas, Cinco Mexican Cantina offers an authentic and unforgettable dining experience. Come and discover your new favorite Mexican dish today!
