Chano's Cantina – Mexican
Chano's Cantina pulses with a vibrant energy, where the clinking of glasses meets the irresistible aroma of sizzling spices and golden-fried treasures. Guests gather over overflowing platters of Birria Nachos and zesty Jalapeño Mac & Cheese, savoring a menu that balances the satisfying crunch of artisanal flautas with the succulent heat of Cantina Camarones. Whether sharing a trio of flaky empanadas or diving into the creamy depth of the Guacamole Especial, every bite captures the spirited essence of a modern social house designed for lingering and laughter.
35-55 31st Street, NY 11106 https://chanoscantina.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Chano's Cantina
Dairy-Free at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Salmon a la Parrilla and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon a la Parrilla, Sweet Plantains and Mofongo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huevos Rancheros, Buttermilk Pancakes and Salmon Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Taco, Steak Taco and Cantina Camarones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steak & Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Sweet Plantains and Guacamole Especial. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Huevos Rancheros, Buttermilk Pancakes and Tres Leches Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Chano's Cantina
Chano's Cantina in Astoria has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Chicken Taco and Cantina Camarones. 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 Chano's Cantina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pollo con Mole | 3.2 g | 72 g |
| Ground Beef Taco | 25.6 g | 62.5 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Arrachera Steak | 53.6 g | 43.8 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Chano's Trio | 119.3 g | 31.5 g |
| Shrimp Taco | 18.2 g | 29.9 g |
| Cantina Camarones | 42.6 g | 29.4 g |
| Cantina Burger | 139.1 g | 28.9 g |
| Salmon Taco | 6.3 g | 27.9 g |
| Salmon a la Parrilla | 21 g | 27 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the incredible appetizers and high-quality kitchen craftsmanship, noting that every dish reflects a clear sense of pride and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable, timely service that ensures a consistently pleasant and professional dining experience. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared starters, which diners praise for their exceptional flavors and creative execution.
Menu
Starters
- Guacamole Especial - $14: Jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and lime juice, served with corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Mac & Cheese - $13: Jalapeño, fresh onions, tomatoes, cheese, pico de gallo, and bread crumbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Nachos - $15: Corn tortilla chips, black beans, Oaxaca cheese, red sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickles, jalapeños & fresh cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Mini Empanadas - $14: Filled with chorizo, potatoes, and cheese, served with sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo or BBQ Wings - $15: Served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Camarones - $16: Grilled shrimp, sweet plantains, and guacamole, served with pico de gallo and fresh cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Fried calamari rings & vegetables lightly coated, accompanied with chili garlic & sweet chili aioli. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $15: Three rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, served with chipotle aioli, guacamole, black beans, lettuce, fresh cheese, and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13: Corn tortilla chips, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, guacamole, and choice of green or red sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $12: Flour tortillas, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $6: Corn tortilla chips and house salsa. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Birria Tacos - $16: Tortilla filled with low-cooked stew's tender, juicy meat and cheese, served with onion and cilantro. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $5: Served with pickled onions, fresh cheese, black beans, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Taco - $5: Served with pickled onions, fresh cheese, black beans, and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Taco - $5: Served with pickled onions, fresh cheese, black beans, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Taco - $5: Served with pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Sausage Taco - $5: Served with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5: Served with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $5: Pork, onions, cilantro, and grilled pineapple. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $6: Served with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $6: Served with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Taco - $6: Served with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Molcajete - $35: Served on hot stone with shrimp, steak, chicken, chorizo, nopal, cheese, and tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Special - $32: Rib-eye steak with red wine reduction sauce, shrimp on top, sautéed spinach and garlic, and roasted potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arrachera Steak - $30: Grilled rib-eye steak, served with rice, beans, grilled fresh cheese, and grilled jalapeño. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Mojo - $23: Shrimp in garlic sauce, served with rice, beans, and sautéed spinach. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon a la Parrilla - $24: Grilled salmon with grilled vegetables, sautéed spinach, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo con Mole - $22: Chicken in a traditional homemade mole sauce, served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo - $21: Mashed plantains in garlic and lobster sauce, red peppers, shrimp, cilantro, and bacon. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Shrimp Pasta - $21: Shrimp pasta in a cream sauce, with a touch of chipotle, and avocado. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chano's Burrito - $18: Sautéed peppers & New York steak, black beans and cheese with mixed salad, pico de gallo, caramelized onions, guacamole & sour cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantina Burger - $15: 8 oz. ground beef patty topped with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and aioli sauce, served with homemade french fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $14: Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, aioli sauce, on toasted bread, served with homemade french fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch & Lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $16: 2 fried eggs served with red & green sauce, black beans, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo & avocado on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- 2 Eggs Any Style - $14: Served with bacon or sausage and toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Omelette - $14: Jalapeños, tomatoes, red onions, Oaxaca cheese & chorizo served with home fries. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $15: Scrambled eggs, bacon, mix cheese & mayonnaise, served with home fries. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $12: Served with buttermilk, warm syrup, and mixed fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chano's Trio - $19: Waffles, Pancakes, & French Toast, served with butter, warm syrup, & mix fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $20: Served with homemade fries and salad. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Salads
- Fiesta Salad - $17: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, avocado, and corn tossed in a balsamic dressing served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $13: Mixed greens, avocado slices, pico de gallo, and fresh cheese tossed in a citrus lemon dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Street Corn - $7: Corn with traditional Mexican toppings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Beans - $7: Mexican yellow rice and black beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $7: Fried sweet plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chano's Loaded Fries - $12: Pico de gallo, bacon, cheese, and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $8: Fried dough pastry with cinnamon sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Flan - $8: Creamy caramel custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches Cake - $8: Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Jarritos - $4: Mandarin or Tamarind
- Soda Can - $3: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Seltzer, Iced Tea
- Agua de Horchata - $5: Rich and creamy, cinnamon rice milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Watermelon Basil Margarita - $15: Tequila, fresh lime juice, watermelon juice, agave, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Classic Margarita (Glass) - $10: House tequila, lime, agave. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Corona - $7: Bottled beer
- Pacifico - $8: Draft beer
Frequently Asked Questions about Chano's Cantina
- Is Chano's Cantina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chano's Cantina has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Salmon a la Parrilla and Sweet Plantains.
- What can I eat at Chano's Cantina on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Salmon a la Parrilla and Sweet Plantains carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chano's Cantina have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Sweet Plantains.
- Is Chano's Cantina gluten-free?
- 3 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 Chano's Cantina?
- Pollo con Mole, at roughly 72g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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