Chano's Cantina – Mexican
Chano’s Cantina pulses with a festive energy, where the air is thick with the smoky aroma of charred chilies and the rhythmic clinking of ice in salt-rimmed glasses. Guests gather around rustic tables to savor slow-braised meats tucked into warm, hand-pressed tortillas, each bite a vibrant harmony of zesty citrus and deep, earthy spices that captures the spirited heart of Mexican culinary tradition.
35-55, 31st Street, NY 11106 +1-917-832-7261 https://www.chanoscantina.com/Rating: 4.6/5 (474 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
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
Diners are absolutely enthusiastic about Chano's, celebrating it as a top-tier destination for Mexican flavors and vibrant fun. Guests rave about the exceptional service, describing staff as extraordinary and genuinely interested, while the atmosphere buzzes with energy during Bingo Wednesdays and Karaoke Thursdays. Standout dishes include the Chano's Burrito, the unique Broccoli Burrito, and the flavorful mofongo, with the molcajete recommended for sharing despite its tangy kick. Reviewers consistently highlight the incredible value, especially the generous happy hour deals on drinks.
Menu
Appetizers & Starters
- Guacamole Especial - $14: Jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and lime juice, served with corn tortilla chips. Choose your spiciness level (mild, medium, spicy). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Jalapeño Mac & Cheese - $13: Jalapeño, fresh onions, tomatoes, cheese, pico de gallo, and bread crumbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chips & Salsa - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Three Mini Empanadas - $14: Filled with chorizo, potatoes, and cheese, served with sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
- Buffalo or BBQ Wings - $15: Served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Cantina Camarones - $16: Grilled shrimp, sweet plantains, and guacamole, served with pico de gallo and fresh cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fried Calamari - $16: Fried calamari rings & vegetables lightly coated, accompanied with chili garlic & sweet chili aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Flautas - $15: Three rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, served with chipotle aioli, guacamole, black beans, lettuce, fresh cheese, and pico de gallo.
- 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-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Quesadilla - $12: Flour tortillas, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Brunch Entrées
11:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.
- 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, Pescatarian
- 2 Eggs Any Style - $14: Served with bacon or sausage and toast. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mexican Omelette - $14: Jalapeños, tomatoes, red onions, Oaxaca cheese & chorizo served with home fries.
- American Omelette - $14: Bacon, caramelized onions, broccoli, and American cheese served with home fries.
- Breakfast Burrito - $15: Scrambled eggs, bacon, mix cheese & mayonnaise, served with home fries.
- Eggs Benedict - $16: Served with jalapeño, homemade fries, on an English muffin, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce and your choice of chorizo or avocado. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $12: Served with buttermilk, warm syrup, and mixed fruits.
- Brioche French Toast - $12: Served with buttermilk, warm syrup, and mixed fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chano's Trio - $19: Waffles, Pancakes, & French Toast, served with butter, warm syrup, & mix fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Lunch Entrées
- Lunch Burger - $16: 8 oz. ground beef patty topped with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and aioli sauce, fried egg served with homemade french fries.
- Chimichanga - $16: Fried tortilla filled with cheese, beans, onions, cilantro, topped with green & red sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, served with house salad, choice of chicken or ground beef.
- Steak & Eggs - $20: Served with homemade fries and salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal
- Chilaquiles Eggs - $18: Crispy fried corn tortillas sautéed with green or red sauce, topped with cheese, sour cream, onions, eggs.
- Chilaquiles Steak - $20: Crispy fried corn tortillas sautéed with green or red sauce, topped with cheese, sour cream, onions, steak.
- Enchiladas - $18: Three corn tortillas with choice of green or red sauce, topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, fresh cheese, and sour cream, choice of steak or chicken.
- Alambre - $15: Sauteed peppers, onions, oaxaca cheese, & bacon served with corn or flour tortillas.
- Huevos Divorciados - $14: Two fried eggs served on two fried tortillas with red and green sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Lunch Tacos (Order of 3)
- Ground Beef Tacos (3) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Sausage Tacos (3) - $15
- Chicken Tacos (3) - $15
- Steak Tacos (3) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Birria Tacos (3) - $16 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Carnitas Tacos (3) - $16 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Al Pastor Tacos (3) - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Shrimp Tacos (3) - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fish Tacos (3) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salmon Tacos (3) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Mexican Torta - $15: Crunchy breaded chicken, avocado, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickled jalapeños, Oaxaca cheese & mayo. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14: Lettuce, tomatoes, escabeche onions, served with homemade fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Wrap - $16: Chicken, lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, mixed cheese & mayonnaise.
- Chano's Burrito - $18: Sautéed peppers & New York steak, black beans and cheese with mixed salad, pico de gallo, caramelized onions, guacamole & sour cream.
Tacos (Individual)
- Birria Tacos (Order) - $16: Tortilla filled with low-cooked strew's tender, juicy meat and cheese, served with onion and cilantro.
- Chicken Taco - $5: Served with pickled onions, fresh cheese, black beans, and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- 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
- Veggie Taco - $5: Served with pickled onions, fresh cheese, black beans, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Ground Beef Taco - $5: Served with pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.
- Mexican Sausage Taco - $5: Served with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal
- Carnitas Taco - $5: Served with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Al Pastor Taco - $5: Pork, onions, cilantro, and grilled pineapple.
- Fish Taco - $6: Served with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp Taco - $6: Served with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salmon Taco - $6: Served with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
Dinner Entrées
- Molcajete - $35: Served on hot stone with shrimp, steak, chicken, chorizo, nopal, cheese, and tomato sauce.
- Cantina Special - $32: Rib-eye steak with red wine reduction sauce, shrimp on top, sautéed spinach and garlic, and roasted potatoes.
- Arrachera Steak - $30: Grilled rib-eye steak, served with rice, beans, grilled, fresh cheese, and grilled jalapeño. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Camarones al Mojo - $23: Shrimp in garlic sauce, served with rice, beans, and sautéed spinach. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salmon a la Parrilla - $24: Grilled salmon with grilled vegetables, sautéed spinach, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo
- Pollo con Mole - $22: Chicken in a traditional homemade mole sauce, served with rice and beans.
- Mofongo - $21: Mashed plantains in garlic and lobster sauce, red peppers, shrimp, cilantro, and bacon. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Fajitas (Chicken / Veggies / Steak) - $19: Sautéed onions and peppers, served with sour cream, guacamole, and corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Fajitas (Shrimp) - $20: Sautéed onions and peppers, served with sour cream, guacamole, and corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fajitas (Mixed) - $22: Sautéed onions and peppers, served with sour cream, guacamole, and corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cantina Shrimp Pasta - $21: Shrimp pasta in a cream sauce, with a touch of chipotle, and avocado. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Enchiladas (Chicken / Veggies / Chorizo / Steak) - $17: Three corn tortillas with choice of green or red sauce topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, fresh cheese, and sour cream.
- Enchiladas (Shrimp) - $18: Three corn tortillas with choice of green or red sauce topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, fresh cheese, and sour cream.
- Burrito / Burrito Bowl (Chicken / Veggies / Carnitas / Chorizo / Steak) - $17: Rice, black beans, fresh cheese, mixed green salad, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
- Burrito / Burrito Bowl (Shrimp / Salmon) - $18: Rice, black beans, fresh cheese, mixed green salad, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Broccoli Burrito - $14: Sautéed broccoli in a white wine and cream sauce, rice, beans, and cheese served with salad, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cuban Sandwich - $14: Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, aioli sauce, on toasted bread, served with homemade french fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- 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
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.
- Avocado Salad - $13: Mixed greens, avocado slices, pico de gallo, and fresh cheese tossed in a citrus lemon dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Sides
- Mexican Street Corn - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Guacamole - $6
- Rice & Beans - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Sweet Plantains - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chano's Loaded Fries - $12: Pico de gallo, bacon, cheese, and sour cream.
- Mixed Fruits - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Churros - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Flan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches Cake - $8: 6 - 8 servings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Catering / Large Format
Large portions for groups.
- Guacamole Tradicional - $60: Jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and lime juice, served with corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- Flautas Tray - $70: Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, served with chipotle aioli, guacamole, black beans, lettuce, fresh cheese, and pico de gallo.
- Sweet Plantains Tray - $40 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Salad Tray - $40: Mixed greens, pico de gallo, and tossed in a citrus lemon dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Rice & Beans Tray - $45: Mexican yellow rice & black beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rice Tray - $45: Mexican-style yellow rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beans Tray - $45: Mexican-style black beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Nachos Tray - $65: Corn tortilla chips, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, guacamole, and choice of green or red sauce.
- Buffalo or BBQ Wings Tray - $70: Served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese.
- Quesadilla Tray - $55: Flour tortillas, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fajitas Tray - $90: Sautéed onions and peppers, served with sour cream, guacamole, and corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sliders Tray - $70: Mini burgers (pork or chicken). Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- French Fries Tray - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chips & Salsa Tray - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tacos Tray (20) - $70: Choice of Chicken, Steak, Veggies, Ground Beef, Mexican Sausage, Carnitas, or Al Pastor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chano's Cantina
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Chano's Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with shared dishes and menu highlights like Mac & Cheese, earning a 4.6/5 rating.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the Chano's Burrito, unique Broccoli Burrito, flavorful mofongo, and the molcajete, which is recommended for sharing.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.6/5, customers love the extraordinary service, energetic Bingo and Karaoke nights, Chano's Burrito, and the unique Broccoli Burrito.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Chano's Cantina has a website at https://www.chanoscantina.com/, though the provided information does not explicitly confirm online ordering availability.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Chano's Cantina features a vibrant, festive atmosphere with rustic tables and weekly events including Bingo Wednesdays and Karaoke Thursdays.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific address, but the restaurant's information can be found at https://www.chanoscantina.com/.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Chano's Cantina has a total of 474 reviews from customers, resulting in an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Chano's Cantina offers keto, vegan, gluten-free, and paleo options like the Avocado Salad, Rice & Beans Tray, and Salad Tray.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Chano's Cantina is a top-tier Mexican destination rated 4.6/5, praised for extraordinary service and a vibrant atmosphere during themed events.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include rice and beans trays; keto and low-carb include avocado salad; gluten-free options include nachos and salad trays.
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