Canasta Kitchen – Mexican
Canasta Kitchen captures the vibrant spirit of a sun-drenched street market, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling chorizo queso fundido and charred, lime-dusted street corn. Diners dive into overflowing platters of zesty shrimp ceviche and golden, crispy taquitos, finding a festive escape defined by bold spices and the communal joy of shared, hand-held treasures.
2118, Mount Diablo Street, Concord, 94520 +19258223996 http://www.canastakitchen.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, volumetrics, zone, soy-free
Diet fit at Canasta Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Birria Beef Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Birria Beef Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche Large Shrimp, Street Cup Grill Esquites and Huevos Rancheros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Cup Grill Esquites, Huevos Rancheros and Street Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Corn and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Cup Grill Esquites, Huevos Rancheros and Fajitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Birria Beef Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Canasta Kitchen
Canasta Kitchen in Concord has 10 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche Large Shrimp, Street Cup Grill Esquites and Huevos Rancheros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Canasta Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Burrito | 81.5 g | 44.1 g |
| Bottled Beer | 24.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Quesabirria | 61.9 g | 36 g |
| Chorizo Queso Fundido | 55 g | 35.2 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Mole con Pollo | 24.7 g | 30.9 g |
| Street Cup Grill Esquites | 0 g | 30 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Huevos Motuleños | 68 g | 22.7 g |
| Canastaco Fish Tacos | 32.6 g | 20.8 g |
| Ceviche Large Shrimp | 62.3 g | 20 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole & Chips - $10.5: Fresh guacamole with pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $7.95: Chipotle mayo, chili powder, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Cup Grill Esquites - $7.5: Chipotle mayo, chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $13.5: Fried plantains with black bean puree, topped with sour cream and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $16.5: Two rolled flour tortillas filled with chicken and melted jack cheese, topped with chipotle sauce, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Queso Fundido - $14.65: Melted jack cheese with chorizo served with corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacho Macho - $15.75: Crispy tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, nacho cheese, choice of meat, tomatillo salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, chipotle sauce, and cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Taquitos - $9.5: Four corn tortillas with chicken, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Large Shrimp - $16.5: Fresh lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapeños, cilantro, and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Tostada - $10.5: Shrimp, lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapeños, cilantro, and mayonnaise on a corn tostada Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Chilaquiles - $15.5: Red, green, or mole sauce with two fried eggs, tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $15.5: Two fried eggs on black bean puree and crispy corn tortillas, topped with salsa roja and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Motuleños - $15.5: Two fried eggs, sliced ham, plantains, and black bean puree on crispy corn tortillas, topped with salsa, sour cream, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos con Chorizo - $15.5: Mexican chorizo, scrambled eggs, onions, jalapeños, black bean puree, plantains, queso fresco, and tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Mole con Pollo - $17.5: Slow-cooked chicken with mole sauce, sour cream, and jack cheese. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $15.5: Three enchiladas with choice of meat, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $18: Choice of meat, green peppers, onions, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Platter - $17.5: Certified Angus beef steak, caramelized onions, and salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Birria - $35: Beef steak, jack cheese, consomé, limes, and radish Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Burritos
- Birria Tacos - $4.98: Traditional Mexican beef stew taco Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canastaco Fish Tacos - $16.5: Two crunchy corn tortillas wrapped in soft corn tortillas, crispy Alaskan cod, melted cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, cabbage, and chipotle aioli. Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito - $13.5: Flour tortilla, choice of meat, rice, beans, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $16.5: Birria beef, crunchy cheesy tortilla, served with a cup of consomé soup Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Birria Beef Soup - $18.5: Onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, and radish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Ramen Soup - $20.5: Ramen noodles, jalapeños, onion, cilantro, lime, and radish Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Margarita - $12: Agave wine or Sabé premium blend
- Bottled Beer - $6: Corona, Modelo, Tecate, Pacifico
- Soft Drinks - $4.5: Assorted sodas
- Coffee - $3.8: Freshly brewed coffee
Desserts
- Flan - $8: Sweet, rich custard topped with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros - $8: House-made with dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Canasta Kitchen
- Is Canasta Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Canasta Kitchen has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Birria Beef Soup.
- What can I eat at Canasta Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Birria Beef Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Canasta Kitchen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Canasta Kitchen?
- Super Burrito, at roughly 44.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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