Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina – Mexican
This spirited cantina hums with festive energy, drawing guests into a rustic space where the rhythmic crunch of warm chips meeting hand-mashed guacamole defines the afternoon. Golden, crispy flautas and savory chimichangas anchor a menu of bold, soulful flavors, while charred street corn and bubbling queso dip create a communal dining experience that feels like a vibrant celebration of Mexican comfort.
5, East 38th Street, New York, NY, 10016 +16469985722 https://www.maddogandbeans.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free
Diet fit at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Dairy-Free at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Salsa Sampler & Chips and Guacamole & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tacos de Camaron, Queso Dip & Chips and Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Chimichangas and Tacos de Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Salsa Sampler & Chips and Guacamole & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Dip & Chips, Mexican Street Corn and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tacos de Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tacos de Camaron and Tacos de Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina in New York has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tacos de Camaron. 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 Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Chimichangas | 58.6 g | 81.3 g |
| Tampiqueña | 17.5 g | 62.5 g |
| Cantina Chili con Carne Molida | 37.4 g | 47.6 g |
| Tacos de Pollo | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Guacamole & Chips | 16.4 g | 18.4 g |
| Fajitas de Pollo | 57.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Fajitas de Carne | 94.3 g | 15.6 g |
| Burrito de Pollo | 25.8 g | 14.9 g |
| Mexican Street Corn | 59.6 g | 12.1 g |
| Camarones de Coco | 33.6 g | 10.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole & Chips - $16: Made to order guacamole served with homemade tortilla chips. Available mild, medium, or spicy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $6: Homemade tortilla chips served with fresh pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Sampler & Chips - $8: Housemade tortilla chips served with roasted tomato salsa, salsa verde, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $15: Individually topped nachos with black beans, melted Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheeses, guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Dip & Chips - $13: Mild house blend of melted Mexican cheeses served with house-made tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Hot Wings - $17: Chicken wings tossed in special hot sauce, served with ranch and bleu cheese dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn - $7: Charred corn on the cob with chipotle mayo, paprika powder, and queso fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chimichangas - $14: Two flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken and cheese, topped with crema fresca, guacamole, and pico de gallo over red sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $16: Two crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, potato, and queso fresco. Topped with lettuce, crema fresca, and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, chipotle caesar dressing, house-made croutons, and shredded Manchego cheese. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tacos de Pollo - $20: Four corn tortillas with chicken, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos de Carne - $22: Four corn tortillas with steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos de Camaron - $21: Four corn tortillas with shrimp, guacamole, and citrus slaw. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito de Pollo - $20: Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken, Mexican rice, and refried black beans. Topped with crema fresca, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas de Pollo - $28: Sizzling chicken with flour tortillas, guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, rice, and beans. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas de Carne - $29: Sizzling steak with flour tortillas, guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, rice, and beans. Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Daily Specials
- Cantina Chili con Carne Molida - $16: Slow-cooked ground beef, tomatoes, pinto beans, spices, sour cream, and cheese. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones de Coco - $22: Coconut and panko breaded shrimp, lettuce, pineapple-coconut dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tampiqueña - $30: Cilantro marinated grilled skirt steak, cheese enchilada, poblano rajas, rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $9: Mexican fried pastry with cinnamon-sugar, chocolate sauce, and berries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rum Flan - $9: Flan made with dark rum, served with berries and chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Mad Dog Margarita - $14: Tequila, fresh citrus juices, Triple Sec, and house mix. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Frozen Margarita - $12: Frosty, smooth, frozen margarita.
- Mexican Beer - $8: Corona, Modelo, Dos Equis, Pacifico, Tecate, or Victoria. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Red Sangria - $10: Red wine, brandy, fruit juice, and fresh fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina
- Is Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Salsa Sampler & Chips and Guacamole & Chips.
- What can I eat at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Salsa Sampler & Chips and Guacamole & Chips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Salsa Sampler & Chips.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina?
- Chicken Chimichangas, at roughly 81.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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