BelAir Cantina – Mexican
This lively, sun-drenched haunt captures the breezy energy of a coastal escape, where the rhythmic crunch of house-made chips and the aroma of bubbling queso fundido set the stage for a spirited social gathering. Vibrant plates of citrus-bright ceviche and creamy, street-style esquite invite lingering conversations, while the fusion of bold flavors and a laid-back atmosphere creates an effortless, vacation-like experience in every bite.
1935, North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 +14142262245 http://belaircantina.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, carnivore, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00+
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00+
Menu
Para La Mesa
- Guacamole - $10.65: Avocado, lime, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Blanco Fundido - $8.77: Melted white cheese & spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Nachos - $9: Chips, black beans, queso fundido, pico de gallo, crema, and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cerveza Cheese Curds - $8.7: Beer-battered cheese curds, chipotle ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $15.65: Lime cooked shrimp, pico de gallo, arbol oil, avocado, tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepinos - $4.45: Cucumber slices, lime juice, tajin Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquite - $7.91: Corn kernels, lime aioli, queso cotija, tajin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $7.85: Cheese, flour tortilla. Side crema, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Los Tres Amigos - $7.42: Sampler of queso blanco fundido, guacamole, black bean dip, house-made chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $2.01: House-made chips, three house salsas: Roasted Tomato, Salsa Verde, and Spicy Arbol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco - $4.89: Grilled steak, onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Taco - $4.91: Beef birria, onions, cilantro, corn tortilla, side of consommé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gringo Taco - $4.51: Hard shell, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, crema, cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Hold ‘em Brisket Taco - $6.25: BBQ brisket, coleslaw, cilantro, crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashburger Taco - $4.96: Seasoned beef smash patty, American cheese, sauteed onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Beef Taco - $6.45: Spicy sweet marinated skirt steak, lettuce, jicama and carrot slaw, sriracha crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walking Gringo - $5.65: Nacho cheese chips, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, crema, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean & Corn Taco - $3.81: Whole black beans, grilled corn, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Tilapia Taco - $4.95: Breaded & fried tilapia, citrus slaw, avocado salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $4.6: Traditionally slow-roasted pork, flash-fried, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pollo Taco - $4.48: Pulled chicken breast, arbol chiles, spices, citrus slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos & Bowls
- Birria Burrito - $15.91: Grilled cheese flour tortilla, beef birria, BBQ sauce, frito chips, corn salsa, crema, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, pickled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $14.77: Grilled steak, black beans, crema, onions, cilantro, guacamole, rice, lettuce, topped with queso blanco fundido, salsa roja Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Beef Burrito - $17.3: Spicy sweet skirt steak, rice, black beans, lettuce, citrus slaw, carrot and jicama slaw, topped with salsa roja, queso blanco fundido, and sriracha crema Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Tortilla Soup - $6.05: Homemade chicken soup with vegetables, cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, radish, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $11.52: Tortilla bowl, black beans, corn salsa, ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada Salad - $11.11: Two corn tostadas, black bean spread, lettuce, queso fresco, black beans, corn, green onions, avocado, chipotle ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $6.55: Four crispy churros, cinnamon-sugar dusting, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churro Crunch Taco - $6.78: Housemade crunchy churro taco shell, whipped topping, fresh strawberries, Nutella drizzle, dulce de leche drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flan - $5.56: Housemade baked custard flavored with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- BelAir Margarita - $10: 100% blue weber agave blanco tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- El Cheapo Frozen Margarita - $7: Frozen house margarita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $5.5: Bottled soda
- Horchata - $6: Traditional rice milk beverage
- Modelo Especial Draft - $5: Draft beer
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