Cantina Norte

3246 Connaught Crescent #108, North Vancouver
(604) 670-8226

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Chips and Salsa De La Casa GF V
Scallop and Prawn Aguachile GF
Chicken and Mango Chimichanga
Shrimp and Papaya Quesadilla
Chicken & Mango Chimichanga
Shrimp & Papaya Quesadilla
Duck Breast En Mole Verde
Chile Relleno Brunch GF V
Chipotle Chorizo Mussels
Enchiladas De Pollo GF

Menu

Platos Chicos
Chips and Salsa de la Casa (GF, V)
House-made crispy corn tortilla chips served warm with our Salsa de la Casa.
Guacamole (GF, V)
Butter of the Aztecs done in a classic Mexican style. Served with fresh flour or corn tortilla chips.
Quesadilla de Chorizo
Mexican chorizo and jack cheese grilled in a flour tortilla. Served with red pepper jelly and garnished with cilantro and green onion.
Tamale Del Dia (GF)
Stuffed corn masa wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Fillings change often. Please check with the restaurant for allergies.
Queso Fundido (GF, V)
Warm cheese and chile fondue served with flaky flour tortilla chips or corn chips.
Blue Corn Taquitos (GF)
Chicken, chillies and cheese rolled in crisp blue corn tortillas, topped with guacamole & served with salsa verde.
Shrimp Taquitos (GF)
Shrimp and cheese rolled in crisp yellow corn tortillas, topped with guacamole & served with Salsa Pina.
Papas Bravas (GF, V)
Crisp potato cubes on spicy Salsa Chipotle. Topped with cilantro aioli and spring onions.
Ceviche (GF)
BC Ocean Wise shrimp, rockfish and Pacific octopus, cured in tomatillos, chile and fresh lime. Served with flaky flour tortilla chips. Substitute corn tortilla chips to make this gluten-friendly.
Classic Sopes (GF, V)
Handmade tortillas topped with beans, habanero aioli, Ranchera Sauce, crema and crumbled queso.
Mushroom Empanadas (V)
Wild mushrooms and vegan-friendly cheese enclosed in an empanada shell. Salsa Chipotle to dip.
Scallop and Prawn Aguachile (GF)
Fresh local thinly sliced scallops and prawns, cured with spicy Chile brine, avocado, cucumbers and fresh sliced onions. Served with a tostada.

Brunch
Chile Relleno (Brunch) (GF, V)
Roasted poblano chile wrapped in a fluffy egg batter. Stuffed with different fillings & cheese daily. Baked until bubbly in Ranchera Sauce. Served with Papas and Ensalada de la Casa.

Sopas Y Ensalada
Tortilla Soup (GF)
A bowl of classic Mexican tortilla soup topped with fresh guacamole, sour cream, jack cheese and shredded Fraser Valley chicken.
ENSALADA TACO
House green salad topped with fajita vegetables and a choice of chargrilled beef, chicken breast or prawns. Finished with fresh crema and guacamole.
Ensalada De La Casa (GF, V)
Mixed cabbage and kale tossed in a tangy grapefruit vinaigrette. Topped with Queso Fresco and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Los Niños
Ninos Cheese Quesadilla (V)
Melted jack cheese in a grilled flour tortilla - a Mexican grilled cheese sandwich!
Ninos Chimi Dog
Old dog, new trick. All beef wiener with melted jack cheese rolled in a crispy flour tortilla.

Postres
Coconut Banana Cream Pie (V)
A Café Norte original.
Café Flan (GF, V)
A secret recipe given to us by a friend's abuela. Classic flan of Mexico!
Churros Mexicanos (V)
Warm Mexican doughnuts drizzled with cajeta and hibiscus syrup. Served with whipped cream.

Sides Y Salsas
Arroz Mexicana (GF, V)
Classic Mexican rice!
Frijoles Negro (GF, V)
Simmered black turtle beans.
Fresh Salsas (GF, V)
Salsa de la Casa: the original from Café Norte. Salsa Chipotle: add a smokey jalapeño bite! Salsa Piña: sweet grilled pineapple and roasted chiles. Salsa Verde: green tomatillos and roasted poblano chiles. All of our salsa are vegetarian and gluten friendly.
Extra Bag of Flour Chips
12 large chips
Extra Bag of Corn Chips
Bag of multicoloured corn chips. Perfect for salsa dipping!
Side Corn Tortillas (5 Pcs)

BC Wines
Evolve, Effervescence - 750ml Bottle (12.3%25 ABV)
Dry with notes of green apple, peach and brioche. A delicious anytime wine from brunch to celebrations.
Volcanic Hills, Pinot Gris - 750ml bottle (13.7%25 ABV)
Poached Pears and white blossoms - lemon juice - distinct minerality on the finish.
Volcanic Hills, Gamay Noir - 750ml bottle (12.7%25 ABV)
Light-bodied - pomegranate and raspberry - fennel and cinnamon - earthy finish.
Ramification, Pinot Noir - 750ml Bottle (12.7%25 ABV)
Bright cherry, blueberry and dried fruit - cedar and cigar box.
Lost Inhibitions Rose - 750ml Bottle (13.9%25 ABV)
Notes of white peach, nectarines and pineapple on the nose. Are followed on the palate by honey, orchard fruit with medium acidity and a long finish. This easy drinking rose is perfect for enjoying on a sunny patio.

Soft Drinks
Jarritos Guava (TO)
A classic Mexican soda.
Fentimen's Ginger Beer (TO)
Authentic ginger beer brewed the traditional way - as it should be!
Mundet Apple Soda (TO)
Naturally flavoured Mexican apple soda.
Corona Sunbrew Non-Alcoholic - 6x330ml Bottles (0.0%25 ABV)
The classic, the icon. Minus the alcohol with added Vitamins and Minerals.

Cervezas Baby!!
Cantina Lager Four-Pack - 4x473ml Cans (4.2%25 ABV)
A traditional American lite lager, accented with Munich malt to give a touch of character while maintaining smoothness, and drinkability. This beer was brewed to maximize crispness, coolness, and deliciousness.
Corona - 330ml Bottle Beer (4.6%25 ABV)
The classic, the icon.
Corona Six-Pack - 6x330ml Bottles Beer (4.6%25 ABV)
The Classic, the icon. Cold six-pack.
Pacifico - 355ml Bottle Beer (4.6%25 ABV)
A refined Mexican Pilsner from Mazatlan on the west coast.
Pacifico Six-Pack - 6x355ml Bottles (4.6%25 ABV)
A refined Mexican Pilsner from Mazatlan on the west coast.
Negra Modelo - 355ml Bottle Beer (5.3%25 ABV)
A Mexican twist on a Munich Dunkel, rich and malt forward but with a dry finish.
Negra Modelo Six-Pack - 6x355ml Bottles Beer (5.3%25 ABV)
A Mexican twist on a Munich Dunkel, rich and malt forward but with a dry finish.
Bricker Original Dry Cider- 473ml Tall can (4.9%25 ABV)
Cantina Lager- 473ml Can (4.2%25 ABV)

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Recent Reviews

The ambiance and service are great, and their margaritas are delicious. However, their food needs improvement. The fish taco was disappointing, and the quesadillas didn’t look or taste right. I believe they could quickly review their recipes and enhance the quality and presentation of their food..
October 2025
I love that this place had complimentary chips and salsa. I feel like that's a rarity these days. The virgin jalapeño margarita was perfect! I couldn't stop sipping on it! And the ensalada de casa was perfectly crunchy and the barbacoa on top was super tender. I have to take away some points for the shrimp and papaya quesadilla. The dish smelled off as soon as it was placed in front of me. I was expecting prawns inside, but they were small salad shrimp. And the papaya...
October 2025
My family loves this place. We’ve been several times and even with two small children under three we feel welcome and well served. The food is delicious, the portions are fair, and the service is extremely friendly.

My go to is the Chile relleno. The kids menu is small but enough; tonight my son devoured what can only be described as a hotdog wrapped in a fried tortilla and boy was it good.
September 2025

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Cantina Norte

3246 Connaught Crescent #108, North Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7
(604) 670-8226