Cantina Dos Segundos – Mexican
This spirited neighborhood haunt pulses with a vibrant energy, where the air is thick with the enticing aromas of smoky chicken mole and freshly fried yuca. Guests gather around rustic tables to share golden-crusted crab croquettes and bowls of creamy, lime-kissed esquites, finding comfort in a menu that balances earthy roasted winter vegetables with the sweet, caramelized warmth of plantanos machos. It is a soulful dining experience where the crunch of house-made chips and the zest of traditional guacamole set the stage for a festive, flavor-forward escape.
931, North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 +12156290500 https://www.cantinadossegundos.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cantina Dos Segundos
Dairy-Free at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Just Eggs, Side of Vegan Chorizo and Side of Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Bacon and Chicken Mole Skewers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Just Eggs, Plantanos Machos and Banana Churro Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Esquites and Beef Quesabirria. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Bacon, Chicken Mole Skewers and Crab Croquettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Just Eggs, Side of Vegan Chorizo and Vegan Cheesesteak Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Just Eggs, Plantanos Machos and Banana Churro Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Cantina Dos Segundos
Cantina Dos Segundos in Philadelphia has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Just Eggs, Tacos - Achiote Chicken and Side of Vegan Chorizo. 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 Cantina Dos Segundos
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Winter Veggies | 61.1 g | 83.5 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Chilaquiles Nortenos | 60.7 g | 51.5 g |
| Breakfast Torta | 25.3 g | 50.1 g |
| Winter Salad | 63 g | 48.7 g |
| Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo | 77.9 g | 44.7 g |
| Breakfast Tetela | 26.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Tofu Scramble | 79.2 g | 37.4 g |
| Baja Tacos | 61.5 g | 31.9 g |
| Side of Vegan Chorizo | 0 g | 30.3 g |
| Beef Quesabirria | 8.3 g | 29.5 g |
| Quesadilla de Pollo | 63.2 g | 29.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antojitos
- Crab Croquettes - $13: lump crab fried croquettes, chili morita salsa, jack cheese, onions, aji amarillo aioli, micro cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Winter Veggies - $13: grilled carrots, roasted beets, broccoli rabe, fried cauliflower, pumpkin puree, salsa matcha, toasted pepitas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole Skewers - $12: seared chicken, housemade rich mole sauce, pickled red onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $6: salsa roja & verde, fresh cut corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Tradicional - $11: jalapeño, onion, cilantro, & lime, served with fresh cut corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $8: roasted off the cob corn, mayo, queso fresco, tajin, lime, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Fries - $6: fried yuca, vegan chipotle crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dos Chopped Salad - $12: chopped romaine with cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, roasted corn, radish & homemade vegan parmesan, served with jalapeno & lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad - $12: shaved brussel sprouts, roasted butternut squash, beets, mezcal infused raisins, red onion, blue cheese, candied walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantanos Machos - $9: fried sweet plantain, topped with crema, queso fresco, scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak Empanadas - $11: two empanadas stuffed with ribeye, fried peppers & onions, cheddar cheese & a side of jalapeno queso Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Empanadas - $12: two empanadas stuffed with vegan chorizo, potatoes, poblano pepper, vegan mozzarella, & a side of vegan chipotle crema Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alas de Pollo - $15: choice of chicken or seitan wings with ranch dressing, choice of sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14: roasted corn, black beans, pickled jalapenos, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, crema Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Large Plates
- Vegan Cheesesteak Burrito - $15: smoked seitan in adobo, rajas, chipotle, onion & vegan wiz, wrapped in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos - $13: roasted pork, al pastor adobo sauce, onions, pineapple, cilantro, served on corn tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $20: peppers, onions, mushrooms, epazote, cumin oil, served with tortillas, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo - $18: pulled chicken & jack cheese, rolled in corn tortilla, topped with melted jack cheese, guajillo enchilada sauce, crema, queso fresco, onion & cilantro, served with refried beans & mexican rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Quesabirria - $17: Corn tortillas, jack and chihuahua cheese, braised beef, guajillo beef consome, chickpeas, rice, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Tacos - $14: tempura battered tilapia, purple cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, served on corn tortillas Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Taqueria
- Cheese Quesadilla - $10: 10 inch flour tortilla with pico de gallo, lettuce, & sour cream on the side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla de Pollo - $14: stuffed with poblano peppers, roasted peppers, and roasted corn, served with pico de gallo, lettuce, & sour cream Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobo Mushroom Quesadilla - $13: adobo mushroom, roasted poblano pepper, corn, & vegan mozzarella, served with pico de gallo, lettuce, & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - Adobo Mushroom - $12: wrapped in a flour tortilla with onion, cilantro, choice of beans and rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - Carne Asada - $14: wrapped in a flour tortilla with onion, cilantro, choice of beans and rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos - Achiote Chicken - $13: three tacos on corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, lime, radish Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - Pork Carnitas - $14: deep fried flour tortilla stuffed with onion, cilantro, choice of beans and rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Menu
- Breakfast Numero Uno - $1: two eggs any style, guacamole, choice of breakfast meat, three corn tortillas & breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles Nortenos - $14: refried beans, fried corn tortillas, tossed in salsa roja, grilled steak, crema, queso fresco, served with an egg any style Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Dos Segundos - $12: two poached eggs, crispy homemade hasbrown, bacon, guacamole, chipotle hollandaise, served with a side of ceasar kale salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Scramble - $12: cripsy yucca, rajas, white rice, black beans, three corn tortillas, spicy ketchup & vegan chipotle crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $12: scrambled eggs, white rice, black beans, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, & served with breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Weekend Omelet - $11: roasted poblano peppers, corn, onion, jack cheese, jalapeno crema, served with breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Torta - $13: bacon, eggs any style, cheese, peppers & onion, grilled cuctus, served on a homemade talera with a side of breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Tetela - $14: homemade masa stuffed with beans, topped with chorizo, guajillo salsa, chipotle crema, queso fresco, lettuce, avocado, served with an egg any style Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Enchiladas Verde - $13: house smoked chicken, corn, cheese, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled red onion, folded in corn tortilla, pair with mexican rice, & refried beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Banana Churro Pancakes - $11: cinnamon pancakes, banana, mixed berry compote, & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Corn or Flour tortillas - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Side - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Refried Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $4: vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $4: vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice - $4: vegan Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Side of Vegan Chorizo - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side of Just Eggs - $6: vegan egg substitute Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Jarritos - $4: Choice of pineapple, grapefruit, mandarin orange, guava, tamarind, or fruit punch
- Mexican Coke - $4: classic soda in glass bottle
- Mexican Sprite - $4: classic lemon-lime flavor in glass bottle
Frequently Asked Questions about Cantina Dos Segundos
- Is Cantina Dos Segundos dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cantina Dos Segundos has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Just Eggs, Side of Vegan Chorizo and Side of Bacon.
- What can I eat at Cantina Dos Segundos on a dairy-free diet?
- Side of Just Eggs, Side of Vegan Chorizo and Side of Bacon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cantina Dos Segundos have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side of Just Eggs and Side of Vegan Chorizo.
- Is Cantina Dos Segundos gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are 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 Cantina Dos Segundos?
- Roasted Winter Veggies, at roughly 83.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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