Cantina on Madison, Casual Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Voted #1 Tacos

69 E Madison St, Chicago
(312) 265-1487

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Specialty Chef Tacos
Pork Belly Tacos
Tres Leche Cake
Chips and Salsa
Cochinita Taco
Carnitas Taco
Ceviche Tower
Sopes Flight
Al Pastor
Enchiladas

Menu

Starters
Guacamole
Avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, tomato, onion and lime juice. Tortilla Chips
Queso Fundido
Melted cheese, topped with chorizo, roasted poblanos, caramelized onions and tortillas.
Tamales de Pollo
Tamales, filled with roasted chicken and salsa verde. Topped with sour cream and queso fresco.
Tamales de Elote
Ground corn masa with fresh corn, poblano cream and melted cheese.
Empanadas
4 crispy empanadas with pork carnitas. Topped with sour cream, salsa roja and queso fresco.
Nachos
Crispy corn tortillas with cheese, black beans, corn, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapenos.
Taquitos
Crispy taquitos with chicken, cilantro, onions, sour cream, salsa verde and queso fresco.
Botana Combo
2 carnitas empanadas, 1 chicken tamal, 2 crispy chicken taquitos and queso fundido with a side of guacamole.

Sopas Y Ensaladas
Pozole Rojo
Guajillo flavored broth and corn hominy with pork.
Tortilla Soup
Chicken broth with Chile ancho, tortilla strips, cheese, chicken and sour cream.
Ensalada MR
Mixed baby greens with chipotle ranch, grilled corn, black beans, avocado and red onions.
Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted butternut squash soup. Topped with sour cream, bacon and cilantro. 16 oz

Entrees
Carnitas Entree
Tender pork carnitas, molcajete sauce, pico de gallo, pinto beans and Mexican rice.
Cochinita Pibil Entree
Braised achiote pork in banana leaves and orange juice. Served with black beans, pickled red onions and habanero.
Beef Barbacoa Entree
Braised beef in guajillo chile, avocado leaves, pinto beans and Mexican rice with pico de gallo.
Pollo en Crema de Poblano Entree
Grilled chicken breast in poblano cream, corn tamal, crema, queso fresco and white rice.
Chiles Relleno Entree
2 stuffed poblano peppers, filled with cheese or beef picadillo, roasted tomato sauce, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Enchiladas Verdes Entree
Corn tortillas, filled with roasted chicken, caramelized onions, salsa verde, melted cheese, white rice and black beans.
Enchiladas de Vegetales Entree
Grilled zucchini, onions and corn. Roasted tomato sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, white rice and black beans.
Enchiladas con Mole Coloradito Entree
Corn tortillas, filled with choice of roasted chicken or beef picadillo, mole coloradito, onions, cilantro, pinto beans and Mexican rice.
Fajitas de Pollo Entree
Sauteed chicken breast with bell peppers, onions, tomato, sour cream, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Fajitas de Asada Entree
Sauteed steak with bell peppers, onions, tomato, sour cream, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Alambre Entree
Sauteed steak, chorizo and bacon with bell peppers, onions, melted cheese, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Brisket Entree
Beef brisket in mole coloradito. Black beans, Mexican rice and grilled corn with chipotle mayo.
Veggie Fajitas
Sauteed bell peppers, onions and tomato. Mixed with zucchini and corn. Side and sour cream. Mexican rice and black beans.

El Mar- Seafood
Ceviche de Camaron
Lime juice marinated shrimp with onions, cilantro, chile, tomato and cucumber.
Quesadillas de Camaron
2 tortillas filled with cheese, garlicky shrimp, chipotle and onions. Served with Mexican rice, black beans.
Quesadillas de Cangrejo
2 tortillas filled with cheese, crab, bacon, roasted corn, chipotle and onions. Served with Mexican rice, black beans
Empanadas de Camardn
3 red chile empanadas, filled with garlicky shrimp, chipotle and onions. Topped with sour cream, queso fresco and salsa roja.
Enchiladas de Camaron
Corn tortillas filled with shrimp, chipotle and grilled onions. Served with salsa verde, sour cream, queso fresco. Mexican rice and black beans.
Camarones ala Diabla
Grilled shrimp in a spicy chipotle sauce. Mexican rice, pinto beans, and pico de gallo.
Shrimp Fajitas
Sauteed shrimp with bell peppers, onions and tomato. Served with sour cream, jalapeno salsa, Mexican rice and pinto beans.
Pescado Ala Veracruzana
Sauteed tilapia in veracruzana sauce, tomato, capers, olives, jalapeno and white rice.

Burritos, Sopes, Quesadillas, Tortas and Tostadas
Burrito
Pinto beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, choice of meat, Mexican rice
Sope
Crispy corn masa boat, filled with pinto beans, meat, salsa verde, sour cream, queso fresco and lettuce.
Quesadillas
2 quesadillas filled with meat and melted cheese, Mexican rice, pinto beans, sour cream.
Torta
Telera bread with pinto beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, Mexican rice.
Tostada
2 tostadas filled with pinto beans, choice of meat, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, Mexican rice

Tacos
Pastor Taco
Pork with pineapple and salsa roja. Topped with onions, cilantro and pineapple.
Pollo Taco
Grilled chicken with onions & cilantro.
Pibil Taco
Achiote pork with black beans and red onions.
Carnitas Taco
Tender pork with pico de gallo
Picadillo Taco
Ground beef with roasted potato and carrots. Topped with onions and cilantro.
Chorizo Taco
Mexican spiced sausage with onions and cilantro.
Tinga de Pollo Taco
Shredded chicken breast with roasted tomato sauce, chipotle, sour cream, cabbage and queso.
Panela Taco
Sauteed panela cheese, roasted tomato sauce, pickled red onions and guacamole.
Calabazitas Taco
Grilled zucchini and grilled corn, topped with sour cream and queso.
Asada Taco
Steak with salsa verde, onions and cilantro.
Barbacoa
Braised beef with salsa roja, onions, cilantro and guacamole.
Baja Fish
Battered tilapia tacos, chipotle mayo, cabbage and pico de gallo.
Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimp tacos with chipotle mayo, sour cream, cabbage, pico de gallo and pickled red onions.
3 Tacos with Rice & Beans
Choice of 3 tacos with Mexican Rice and Pinto Beans.

Sides
Side of Mexican Corn
Served with chipotle mayo, chili powder and queso fresco.
Side of Grilled Jalapenos
Side of Mexican Rice
Side of Pico de Gallo
Side of White Rice
Side of Sour Cream
Side of Pinto Beans
Side of Habanero
Side of Black Beans
Side of Fried Plantains
Served with sour cream and queso fresco.
Side of Guacamole
4 oz Guacamole
Chips & Salsa
Side of Chips and 4 oz House Salsa

Desserts
Tres Leches Cake
Moist traditional mexican cake.
Chocoflan
Vanilla Flan layered with Chocolate Cake.
Coconut Flan
Creamy coconut egg custard
Churros
Fried churros with cinnamon sugar.

Alcoholic Drinks (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Traditional Margarita
100% Blue Agave Tequila, Orange liquor, lemon juice & lime juice. Just serve over ice. Must be 21 to purchase. Pre sealed container.
Mango Margarita
Mango flavored margarita. 100% Blue Agave Tequila, Orange liquor, lemon juice & lime juice. Just serve over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.
Strawberry Margarita
Strawberry flavored margarita. 100% Blue Agave Tequila, Orange liquor, lemon juice & lime juice. Just serve over ice. Must be 21 to purchase.

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Recent Reviews

AJ was very attentive and checked on my group often, amazing service. The vibe in here is great, it's chill and the drinks (pineapple marg w that chamoy rim 💃 and a lemon drop martini) absolutely delicious, thanks Sendy! They have a pool table in the back so its great for a group or even to meet people. I'll definitely come back whenever visiting the city.
June 2026
Words cannot describe how great my experience was here. AJ made it a home away from home. You can’t beat the prices, and the daily specials are incredible. The atmosphere is amazing, the vibes immaculate. The place is fueled by kindness. I can’t wait for the opportunity to come back here. All love, cheers.
June 2026
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Craving something filling but not overwhelming, we stepped into Cantina On Madison. Cantina on Madison started the battle with mixed stats but gradually leveled up as the encounter progressed. We were seated immediately, but the menu took a while to arrive and the water used a particularly slow version of Aqua Jet. Thankfully, once the meal phase began, the service found its rhythm and became much more attentive throughout the rest of the visit.

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June 2026

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Cantina on Madison, Casual Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Voted #1 Tacos

69 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 265-1487