Cancun Grill and Cantina – Mexican
Stepping into this vibrant cantina, guests are greeted by a festive atmosphere where the crunch of golden-fried calamari and the gooey pull of melted cheese curds set the stage for a communal feast. Towering platters of loaded nachos and crispy mini chimis invite lively conversation, making every meal feel like a sun-drenched celebration of bold flavors and shared moments.
2785 North Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny IA 50023 https://cancungrillandcantinaankeny.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Dairy-Free at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajitas Texana and Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fajitas Texana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan, Grilled Shrimp Salad and Cheese Curds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings (6pc), Homemade Guacamole and House Lime Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Imported Beer and House Lime Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan, Cheese Curds and Homemade Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan, Grilled Shrimp Salad and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Cancun Grill and Cantina
Cancun Grill and Cantina in Ankeny has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Onion Rings. 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 Cancun Grill and Cantina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Cancun Sampler | 87.9 g | 50.9 g |
| Nachos Fajita | 164.1 g | 47.6 g |
| Fajitas Texana | 17.5 g | 17.1 g |
| Homemade Guacamole | 9.3 g | 15.5 g |
| Cheese Curds | 86.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Chimi Cheese Cake | 86.8 g | 12.7 g |
| Chicken Wings (6pc) | 20.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Imported Beer | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Taco Salad Fajita | 30.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2 g | 7.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its reasonable pricing and approachable menu, guests highlight this spot as a solid choice for a quick bite or a casual dinner with friends. Reviewers appreciate the value for money and the straightforward atmosphere, noting it as a reliable and convenient option for those seeking a budget-friendly meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Cheese Curds - $9: Served with our homemade chipotle sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Crispy Fried Calamari Rings - $11: Served with our homemade chipotle sauce and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Chimis - $8.99: Six crispy, bite-sized ground beef or shredded chicken chimichangas covered with cheese dip, served with lettuce, sour cream and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $7: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Cancun - $10.99: Freshly fried corn tortilla chips smothered with cheese dip, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Your Choice - $7: Freshly fried corn tortilla chips smothered with cheese dip, shredded cheese and your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans Nachos - $7.5: Freshly fried corn tortilla chips smothered with cheese dip, shredded cheese, and fried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - Cheese - $7.5: Cheese dip and shredded cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Fajita - $12.99: Freshly fried corn tortilla chips smothered with cheese dip, your choice of grilled chicken or steak with onions, tomato, or green peppers, served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cancun Sampler - $13.99: Mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, cheese quesadilla, onion rings, beef nachos Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Guacamole - $8: Fresh and familiar-sized guacamole with delicious queso fresco on top Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (6pc) - $6.99: Delicious chicken wings cooked with buffalo sauce, served with ranch Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Wings (5pc) - $7: Delicious pork wings cooked to perfection, served with buffalo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Taco Salad - $10.5: Crispy fried flour tortilla shell filled with refried bean, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad Fajita - $12: Crispy fried flour tortilla shell filled with cheese dip, sautéed green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and choice of fajita chicken or steak Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $13: Lettuce topped with strips of grilled chicken, green peppers, onions, cucumber, tomato, avocado and shredded cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Salad - $14: Lettuce topped with grilled shrimp, green peppers, onions, cucumber, tomato, avocado and shredded cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Huevos Con Chorizo - $8: Scrambled eggs topped with homemade Mexican sausage, served with rice, beans and tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $9.5: Classic shredded chicken soup with house seasoning, rice, avocado, pico de gallo and tortillas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $13: Steak grilled with onions, served with rice, beans and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Cancun - $14.99: Grilled chicken breast with chorizo and shrimp, chipotle and diablo sauce, cheese dip, rice and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molcajete Zapata - $23.99: Steak, grilled chicken, shrimp, cactus, banana peppers, cambray onions, avocado and queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
Fajitas
- Steak Fajitas - $13.75: Steak cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomato, served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fajitas - $15.75: Grilled shrimp cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomato, served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Texana - $15.99: Steak, grilled chicken and grilled shrimp cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomato Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chimi Cheese Cake - $5.99: Stuffed tortillas with creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon sugar, chocolate and caramel syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fried Ice Cream - $6.5: Ice cream ball rolled in cornflake coating, fried, topped with honey and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $5.99: Sweet custard baked with a caramel glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Imported Beer - $4: Corona, Tecate, Pacifico, Modelo, Victoria, Dos Equis Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Domestic Beer - $3.75: Miller Lite, Michelob, Budweiser, Coors Lite, Bud Light, Bush Lite
- House Lime Margarita - $6.99: House-made margarita mix and tequila Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $2.75: Pepsi products, Iced Tea, Sweet Tea
- Mexican Coke - $3.75: Glass bottle
Frequently Asked Questions about Cancun Grill and Cantina
- Is Cancun Grill and Cantina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cancun Grill and Cantina has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajitas Texana and Onion Rings.
- What can I eat at Cancun Grill and Cantina on a dairy-free diet?
- Fajitas Texana and Onion Rings carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cancun Grill and Cantina have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Imported Beer and House Lime Margarita.
- Is Cancun Grill and Cantina 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 Cancun Grill and Cantina?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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