Julio's Cantina

54 State St, Montpelier
(802) 229-9348

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Shrimp Fajitas Shrimp Add On
Chimichanga with Guacamole
Build Your Own Burrito
Hard Shell Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Steak Fajitas
Street Tacos
Nachos Grande
Fiesta Fries

Menu

Aperitivos
Chile Relleno
Chorizo and cheddar stuffed beer-battered poblano pepper, salsa roja, and crema.
Guacamole and Chips
Fresh avocados, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
Chips
House-cooked chips with small sides of salsa, queso, and guacamole.
House Cooked Chips and Salsa
Our famous chips are served with house salsa.
Mini Chicken Chimis
Four braised chicken cheese wrapped mini flour tortillas, lightly fried, and served with sweet chipotle aioli.
Coconut Shrimp
Six crispy coconut shrimp, roasted fresh pineapple, and jalapeno chili salsa.
HLB's (Hot Little)
Crispy beer-battered jalapeno slices with honey-lime mayonnaise.

Ensaladas
Taco Salad
Beans, guacamole, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream in a fried tortilla shell.
Cantina Cobb Salad
Baby greens, romaine, avocado, grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and sharp cheddar.
House Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and diced red onion.

Tacos
Classic Hard Shell (3 pcs)
Cheddar, lettuce, and tomato. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.
Fish Tacos (2 pcs)
Soft flour tortillas, lightly breaded haddock, tomatoes, avocado, and honey-lime slaw. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.

Street Tacos
Chorizo Taco
Spicy Mexican sausage, cheddar, Vidalia onion, cilantro relish, shaved jalapeno, and crema. Soft corn tortilla, rice, and beans.
Braised Pork Shoulder Taco
Slow-braised pork, pickled onions, cilantro, and shaved radish. Soft corn tortilla, rice, and beans.
Spicy Chipotle Garlic Shrimp Taco
Chopped shrimp, chipotle cream, avocado, cilantro, and cabbage. Soft corn tortilla, rice, and beans.
Braised Chicken and Grilled Pineapple Salsa Taco
Fresh pineapple-jalapeño salsa and fresh cilantro. Soft corn tortilla, rice, and beans.

Quesadillas
Cheese Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with sharp cheddar. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.
Chicken, Tomato, and Guacamole Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with sharp cheddar. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.
Avocado Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with sharp cheddar. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.
Spicy Tomatillo Sauce Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with sharp cheddar. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.
Diced Roasted Jalapenos Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with sharp cheddar. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.
Fresh Cilantro Quesadilla
Flour tortilla with sharp cheddar. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.

The Cantina's Famous Fajitas
Chicken Fajita
Served sizzling with fresh onions, peppers, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and warm flour tortillas.
Shrimp Fajita
Served sizzling with fresh onions, peppers, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and warm flour tortillas.
Flatiron Steak Fajita
Served sizzling with fresh onions, peppers, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and warm flour tortillas.
Vegetables Fajita
Served sizzling with fresh onions, peppers, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and warm flour tortillas.

Burritos
Capital City Burrito (Dry)
Braised pork shoulder, pickled onions, cheddar, tomatoes, and black beans. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.
Tucson Tommy's Burrito (Wet)
Chicken, corn, tomatoes, and black beans. Served with rice, sour cream, and salsa.

Combinaciones
Vegetarian Combo
Bean burrito, cheese enchilada, crisp corn, and guacamole taco. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.
Enchilada and Burrito
Served with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.
Enchilada and Crisp Corn Taco
Bean burrito, beef enchilada, chicken enchilada, and crisp corn guacamole taco. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.
El Grande

Nachos
House Nachos
Refried beans and cheddar.
Baja Nachos
Tomato, guacamole, refried beans, and cheddar.
El Grande Loco Nachos
Ground beef or shredded chicken with cheddar, guacamole, tomato, onion, refried beans, jalapenos, corn, and cheddar.

Dessert
Flan
Classic slow-baked custard with a caramel topping.
Sopapillas
Mexican fried dough with cinnamon sugar and a side of Vermont maple syrup.

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Recent Reviews

My husband and I ate here 21 years ago going through Montpelier and loved it. We happened to be going through the Vermont capital again and wondered if it was still as good.

It turned out that it was as good as our memories. Staff were pleasant, service was timely, and the meal was delicious. Hope it isn't another 21 years until we get back here again.
July 2025
Ordered 3 street tacos and kids chicken quesadilla for take out. The street tacos were delicious. The spicy chipotle garlic shrimp taco and the pulled pork taco were delicious. The chicken with pineapple salsa was good too. Service was great at the bar. Good with gluten allergy. Children's quesadilla was very small but it was only $5.
September 2024
I would say this is mine, my fiancé and son’s favorite place to enjoy great service, food, and atmosphere. The whole staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly! Definitely recommend to my friends and family. Also have to mention the strawberry daiquiri is a new favorite, was a perfect night! Thank you!

Kid-friendliness: Everyone really enjoyed talking to our son and making sure he felt included even though he’s only 15 months. Kid/baby friendly employees...
August 2024

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Julio's Cantina

54 State St, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-9348