Cantina Feliz Menu (Update 2025)
**Introducing the Menu at Cantina Feliz**
Located in Philadelphia on Fairmount Avenue, Cantina Feliz offers a vibrant mix of Mexican cuisine with a twist. The menu is a fusion of classic flavors and innovative dishes, catering to a diverse range of palates.
From traditional guacamole to unique creations like the spicy tuna guacamole, the appetizers set the stage for a memorable dining experience. The main dishes, such as the sweet and spicy shrimp tacos and cauliflower esquites tacos, showcase the chef's creativity and attention to detail.
The variety of soups, salads, and ceviches provide refreshing options, while the taco selection, including Baja fish tacos and carnitas tacos, offers a satisfying and flavorful meal. The brisket nachos and guacamole sampler are crowd favorites, perfect for sharing with friends.
Overall, Cantina Feliz is a must-visit for food enthusiasts looking for a modern twist on Mexican cuisine in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. From the diverse menu options to the attentive service, this restaurant promises a culinary experience worth savoring.
Antojitos
Guacamole
Our traditional guacamole made with fresh avocado, jalapeo, onion, cilantro served with tortilla chips & salsa oaxaca.
Chips & Salsa
Freshly fried tortilla chips served with our house made salsa oaxaca.
Esquites Guacamole
Our traditional guacamole topped with grilled corn, lime mayo, queso fresco, chili pequin, served with tortilla chips & salsa oaxaca.
Yellowfin Tuna Guacamole
yellowfin tuna, chiles toreados, sriracha aioli, sesame seeds
Guac Sampler
A combination of our Traditional, Esquites and Dragon Guacamoles served with tortilla chips & salsa oaxaca.
Cheese Fundido
Queso Mixto, Peppers, Flour Tortillas
Chorizo Fundido
Our house made chorizo, poblanochilies, roasted red peppers, cilantro,& caramelized onions baked withour queso mixto. Served with warmflour tortillas.
Pulpo a la Planxa
pan seared octopus, truffle potato puree, fingerling potatoes, jalapeo escabeche
Chicken Flautas
queso mixto, avocado jalapeno verde, crema, pickled red cabbage
Mushroom Huarache
Masa Flatbread, Manchego Bechamel, Roasted Mushrooms, Corn, Poblanos, Jalapeos, Ricotta, Truffle
Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
guajillo glazed grilled shrimp, jalapeo aioli, grape tomato & corn salsa
Birria Quesadilla
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
The Quesadilla
queso mixto, poblanos, charred corn, crema, salsa roja
Nachos de la Casa
Corn tortilla chips layered withblack beans, poblano rajas, andqueso mixto. The nachos are thenbaked & garnished with pickledjalapenos, Mexican crema, and chilide arbol salsa.
Large Nachos de la Casa
Brisket Nachos
black bean puree, queso, arbol chili, pickled jalapenos, crema, poblano peppers, Short Rib
Large Brisket Nacho
Chicken Nachos
black bean puree, queso, arbol chili, pickled jalapenos, poblanos, pulled chicken, crema
Large Chicken Nacho
Chorizo Nachos
black bean puree, queso, arbol chili, pickled jalapenos, crema, poblano peppers, chorizo
Large Chorizo Nacho
Tortilla Soup
Our zesty tomato & chili based broth with diced chicken, avocado, cilantro, Mexican crema, queso fresco & tortilla strips.
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, radicchio, manchego cheese, crumbled croutons, cilantro
Mexican Cobb Salad
Romaine, Black Beans, Blu Cheese, Bacon, Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Grilled Chicken
Tuna Tacocitas
pineapple, chipotle aioli, mini crispy corn taco shells
Chop Salad
green apple, cucumber, cranberries, chayote, cotija cheese, pepitas, honey-lime yogurt dressing
Black Bean Soup
Crema, Pice de Gallo, Cilantro
Soup, Salads, Ceviches
Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos
Tilapia grilled or fried with plantain crust, served on three flour tortillaswith avocado, cabbage slaw dressed in lemon vinaigrette, served with sides of avocado crema and chiptole aioli
Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
valentina buffalo sauce, blue cheese slaw,jalapeo aioli, flour tortillas
Carnitas Tacos
Our carnitas tacos are tender pulledpork served on three corn tortillaswith salsa roja, onion, cilantro andavocado. The pork is confit and sauteed with onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.
Cauliflower Esquites Tacos
ancho glaze, roasted corn salsa, lime aioli, queso fresco, avocado salsa, house made corn tortillas
"Chick-Feliz" Tacos
Crispy Chicken, Avocado Relish, "Chick Feliz" Sauce
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chipotle pulled chicken on three corntortillas topped with crema, quesofresco, pickled red cabbage, and slicedavocado
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimp in a gaujillo chilimarinade, served with roasted cornsalsa, chipotle remoulade, quesofresco & avocado on three flourtortillas
Mahi Mahi Tacos
blackened mahi mahi, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, coleslaw, mango, red fresnos, avocado, flour tortillas
Mushroom Tacos
wild mushrooms, truffle potato pure, shaved asparagus, lemon vinaigrette, house made corn tortillas
Steak Fajita Tacos
avocado salsa verde, roasted peppers,caramelized onions, queso mixto, flour tortillas
Brisket Enchiladas
Braised Short Rib, Roasted Corn, Peppers & Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Queso Mixto, Red Chili Sauce, Crema, Cotija Cheese & Cactus Salad
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken tossed in chipotle cream sauce with onions, poblanos, parsley, basil & Oaxaca cheese. This is then wrapped up in two corn tortillas & baked inranchera sauce, finished with crema, cotija cheese, radish & cilantro.
Vegetable Enchiladas
caramelized onions, mushrooms, broccoli raab, roasted tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, tomato basil cream sauce, pico de gallo, crema, cotija cheese
Enchilada Mixto
A combination of our enchiladas: one chicken enchilada in our ranchero sauce topped with crema and queso cotija and then a vegetable enchilada paired with our mole amarillo, topped with avocado salsa verde and pickled jalapenos.
Smothered Brisket Burrito
Slow Braised Brisket, Caramelized Onions, Rice, Black Beans, Queso Mixto, Ranchera Sauce, Lettuce, Crema, Pico
Black Bass
grilled filet of black bass served over creamy poblano corn rice & asparagus
Carne Asada
Entrees
Sides
Elotes Loco
grilled corn, lime mayo, queso, chili pequin*off the cobb
Grilled Asparagus
manchego cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Sweet Plantains
crema, queso fresco
Yuca Fries
citrus vinaigrette, chipotle aioli, queso cotija
Black Beans & Rice
Refried Black Beans
queso fresco **VEGETARIAN**
Cilantro Lime Rice
Refried Black Beans & Rice
Side Guacamole
Black Beans
Pico de Gallo
White Rice
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla
Kid's Fish Taco
1 pc fish taco served crispy or grilled with lettuce and tomato
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Kid's Menu
Takeout Bottles
16 oz Virgin Bottle
PT Verde Salsa
Takeout Extras
Desserts
Domingo Sundae
Mexican Chocolate Cake
Enchiladas Mixto
A Sampling of our Short Rib, Chicken & Veggie Enchiladas
Tacos & Enchiladas Brunch
Brunch Items
Breakfast Bowl
eggs, queso mixto, guacamole, jalapeo salsa verde, mandolin potatoes, flour tortilla
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled Eggs, Pico de Gallo, Black Bean Puree, Avocado & Queso Fresco on Corn Tortillas
Dulce de Leche French Toast
brioche bread, dulce de leche, whipped cream
Huevos Rancheros
corn tortillas, salsa ranchera, fried eggs, pico de gallo, black beans, avocado
Smash Burger
smashed beef burger, seeded brioche bun, smashed avocado, fried egg, american cheese, crispy red onions, pickled pepper aioli, breakfast potatoes
Yucca Fries
citrus vinaigrette, chipotle aioli, queso cotija
Side Breakfast Potatoes
queso fresco **VEGETARIAN**