Social Cantina – Mexican
This spirited, high-energy gathering spot hums with the rhythmic crunch of house-made chips and the convivial clinking of glasses, inviting guests to dive into vibrant salsa flights and bowls of molten, chorizo-studded queso. The kitchen crafts soulful plates that balance smoky heat and fresh zest, from tender chicken tinga enchiladas to golden barbacoa quesadillas, creating a festive atmosphere where every meal feels like a celebration of shared flavors.
Monon Boulevard https://thesocialcantina.com/food-menu-2Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Social Cantina
Dairy-Free at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Beans, Guacamole & Chips and Cilantro Lime Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tres Leches, Chips & Salsa and Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gringo Bowl, Shrimp and Street Corn Taco and Esquites & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Beans, Guacamole & Chips and Primo Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tres Leches, Chips & Salsa and Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tres Leches, Black Beans and Cilantro Lime Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Beans and Cilantro Lime Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Social Cantina
Social Cantina in Carmel has 11 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajitas, Carne Asada Burrito and Tres Leches. 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 Social Cantina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Burrito | 21.5 g | 66.7 g |
| Chicken Tinga Enchiladas | 115.5 g | 63.1 g |
| Americano Taco | 34.1 g | 58.6 g |
| El Matador Bowl | 12.3 g | 54.6 g |
| Esquites & Chips | 9.6 g | 38.2 g |
| Chorizo Queso Fundido | 55 g | 35.2 g |
| Shrimp and Street Corn Taco | 31.3 g | 33.9 g |
| Gringo Bowl | 15.2 g | 33.3 g |
| Stuffed Avocado | 16.5 g | 29.6 g |
| Social Nachos | 57.5 g | 28.8 g |
| Ahi Tuna Taco | 4.8 g | 26.2 g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 40.1 g | 25 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the mouth-watering flavors and generous portions, frequently highlighting the intimate setting as the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. Reviewers consistently praise the service for being both efficient and knowledgeable, noting that the staff’s expertise ensures a seamless dining experience from start to finish.
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa: Choice of roasted red, verde, chile de arbol, mango habanero, or avocado ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa Flight: Choice of two salsas plus two of the following: white queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, avocado ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso & Chips: White queso blended with roasted peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips: Fresh guacamole, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Queso Fundido: Seasoned chorizo sausage, white queso, mixed cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeños, tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites & Chips: Street corn served off the cob, elote mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Social Nachos: Tortilla chips, white queso, roasted corn and poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, tomatillo crema, adobo crema Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Barbacoa Quesadilla: Slow-roasted barbacoa beef, white cheese, romaine, pickled red onion, avocado ranch, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tinga Enchiladas: Corn tortillas, tinga sauce, mixed cheese, adobo crema, pico de gallo, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Enchiladas: Corn tortillas, salsa verde, mixed cheese, tomatillo crema, pico de gallo, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Enchiladas: Corn tortillas, salsa verde, mixed cheese, pineapple habanero crema, tropical pico, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Burrito: Marinated grilled chicken, grilled peppers and onions, cilantro lime rice, mixed cheese, white queso, adobo crema, romaine, pico de gallo, bacon charro beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito: Marinated grilled steak, grilled peppers and onions, cilantro lime rice, cotija cheese, white queso, chimichurri, romaine, pico de gallo, bacon charro beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Avocado: Avocado, seared ahi tuna, cream cheese, sweet soy glaze, adobo crema, pickled red onions, tropical pico, black sesame seeds, white rice Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria Tacos: Three tacos with slow-cooked barbacoa beef, melted cheese, consommé, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas: Grilled peppers and onions, choice of tortilla, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans, romaine, pico de gallo, mixed cheese. Choice of Steak, Shrimp or Chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Pollo: Fried chicken, cilantro lime rice, white queso, mixed peppers and onions, whole fried jalapeño, cilantro, choice of flour or corn tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Chicken Tikka Masala Taco: Roasted chicken, white rice, tikka masala sauce, cilantro, naan bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Fried Chicken Taco: Sriracha hot honey fried chicken, mango and red cabbage slaw, avocado ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Taco: Seared ahi tuna, guacamole, adobo crema, mango, red cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Avocado Taco: Crispy avocado, romaine, adobo crema, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Taco: Pork belly, Korean BBQ sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Street Corn Taco: Fried shrimp, sriracha crema, esquites corn, cotija cheese, sriracha, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Americano Taco: Seasoned ground beef, romaine, mixed cheese, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Taco: Beer battered cod, guacamole, pineapple habanero crema, tropical pico Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cantina Bowls
- Korean Fried Chicken Bowl: Marinated fried chicken, cilantro lime rice, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, red cabbage, fresno peppers, green onions, fried egg, hoisin sesame mayo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gringo Bowl: Seasoned ground beef, cilantro lime rice, romaine, jalapeño, tomatillo crema, pico de gallo, white queso, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Matador Bowl: Grilled steak, cilantro lime rice, grilled peppers and onions, chimichurri, guacamole, pico de gallo, red cabbage, cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Verde Bowl: Tinga marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice, salsa verde, guacamole, tomatillo crema, tropical pico, mango, red cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Primo Margarita: Camarena Reposado, Naranja triple sec, house sour mix, salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Margarita: Jose Tradicional Blanco, triple sec, agave nectar, house sour mix, pineapple, salt rim
- The Socialite: Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum, Don Julio Blanco, mango, pineapple, agave nectar, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Jarritos Mexican Soda: Choice of Strawberry, Tamarind, Pineapple, Lime, Fruit Punch, Mango, Grapefruit, or Mandarin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- N/A Social Margarita: Seedlip Notas de Agave, house sour mix, salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Tres Leches: Sponge cake, sweetened milk, whipped cream, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros: Fried sweet dough, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides
- Cilantro Lime Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Charro Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Social Cantina
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include chicken tinga enchiladas, barbacoa quesadillas, chorizo queso fundido, quesabirria tacos, and the signature social nachos.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the mouth-watering flavors, generous portions, and efficient, knowledgeable service within an intimate and memorable dining setting.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The high-energy atmosphere, shareable plates like nachos and quesadillas, and diverse menu options make this Mexican restaurant suitable for families.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Social Cantina offers a high-energy, casual dining experience with a festive atmosphere, moderate pricing, and an intimate setting for guests.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates diverse diets with vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and high-protein options like Social Nachos, Gringo Bowls, and Esquites.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Social Cantina holds a perfect overall rating of 5.0/5, reflecting the high quality of its Mexican cuisine and service.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit this high-energy Mexican spot for a festive, intimate meal featuring shared salsa flights, chorizo queso, and generous portions.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Social Cantina specializes in Mexican cuisine, featuring soulful plates like chicken tinga enchiladas, barbacoa quesadillas, and chorizo-studded queso fundido.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Mexican restaurant stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, offering generous portions, efficient service, and extensive dietary-friendly options.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Social Cantina by visiting their website at https://thesocialcantina.com/food-menu-2 for more information.
- Is Social Cantina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Social Cantina has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Beans, Guacamole & Chips and Cilantro Lime Rice.
- What can I eat at Social Cantina on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Beans, Guacamole & Chips and Cilantro Lime Rice 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 Social Cantina have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Beans and Guacamole & Chips.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Social Cantina?
- Grilled Chicken Burrito, at roughly 66.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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