Margarita's Mexican Cantina – Mexican
Step into a vibrant, sun-drenched cantina where the air is thick with the scent of toasted corn and simmering spices, inviting guests to linger over colorful plates and spirited conversation. Crispy flautas and golden mini chimichangas offer a satisfying crunch alongside refreshing citrus-cured ceviche, while hearty bowls of chicken tortilla soup provide a comforting, savory warmth. Whether sharing a sprawling botana platter with friends or tucking into a plate of zesty chori papas, every visit feels like a festive celebration of bold, soulful flavors in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
203, Walton Street, Syracuse, NY, 13202 +13152995790 https://margaritasmexicancantina.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, raw-food
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Flautas - $15: Shredded chicken or shredded beef rolled in corn tortillas and deep fried. Served with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $20: Broiled shrimp with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, avocado and homemade cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fries - $14: French fries topped with steak and cheese dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori Papas - $14: French fries topped with chorizo and cheese dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $17: Chunks of fish marinated in citrus, served in onions, cilantro, jalapeño, avocado and tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Chimichangas - $15: Five mini chimichangas, choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef. Served with cheese dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botana - $20: Platter served with quesadilla, flautas, cheese nachos, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapenos, cheese dip and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $7: Shredded chicken simmered with Mexican rice, pico de gallo, hot sauce and avocado. Topped with cheese and corn chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $6: Black beans simmered with onions and green peppers, sprinkled with queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $6: Shredded chicken simmered with Mexican rice, pico de gallo, avocado and fresh lime slice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soup - $12: Classic Mexican shrimp soup with potatoes, carrots, cilantro and lime Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jumbo Chimichanga - $20: Grilled chicken or steak, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla, deep fried. Topped with cheese dip and ranchero sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molcajete - $34: Grilled chicken, rib-eye steak, shrimp, chorizo, grilled jalapeños, onions, bell peppers, cactus, and queso fresco in a hot lava bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Bandera - $25: Grilled chicken, steak, carnitas, rice, black beans, sour cream and guacamole. Topped with red sauce, cheese dip and green tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $25: Grilled steak with sliced avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Quesadilla - $23: Quesadilla filled with birria meat, cilantro, onions, and Oaxacan cheese. Served with consume, rice, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Texanas - $28: Chicken, steak and shrimp prepared with onions and bell peppers Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Tacos
- Carne Asada Tacos - $20: Three grilled steak tacos with onions and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos - $20: Three marinated pork with pineapple tacos Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $22: Three corn tortillas filled with birria meat, Oaxacan cheese, cilantro, and onions. Served with consume Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Churros - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $8: Mexican custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- House Margarita - $13: Frozen or on the rocks
- Skinny Margarita - $15: Tequila, triple sec, simple, lime juice
- Soft Drink - $4: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Orange Soda
- Jarrito - $5: Mexican soda in various fruit flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Horchata - $6: Traditional rice milk beverage
Sides
- Mexican Rice and Beans - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dip - $4
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