The Alley Cantina – Mexican
Tucked away like a well-kept neighborhood secret, this vibrant cantina pulses with energy as the irresistible aroma of warm, house-made chips and spicy green chile fills the air. Friends huddle over overflowing platters of loaded nachos and golden coconut chicken fingers, savoring a laid-back experience where bold, comforting flavors meet a spirited and unpretentious atmosphere.
Teresina Lane +15757582121 https://www.alleycantina.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Diet fit at The Alley Cantina
Dairy-Free at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut French Fries, Homemade Chips & Salsa and Chips & Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut French Fries, Quesadilla and Caesar Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chile Rellenos Appetizer and Chef Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon and Kids Burger and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut French Fries, Homemade Chips & Salsa and Chips & Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut French Fries, Beer Battered Onion Rings and Homemade Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Alley Cantina
The Alley Cantina in Taos has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Bean Burrito and Kids Cheese Quesadilla. 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 The Alley Cantina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings - Full Order | 271.5 g | 86.3 g |
| Mexican Coffee | 33.5 g | 59.9 g |
| Frito Pie | 96.7 g | 54 g |
| Kids Burger and Fries | 6.5 g | 34.2 g |
| Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup | 29.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Coconut Chicken Fingers | 50.5 g | 23.9 g |
| Chile Relleno Platter | 12.9 g | 21.6 g |
| Chile Rellenos Appetizer | 8 g | 21.1 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Chicken Wings - Half Order | 43.7 g | 17.2 g |
| Hand-Cut French Fries | 46.4 g | 17.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the delicious flavors and generous portions, frequently noting that the menu offers a consistently high-quality experience. Guests praise the professional and knowledgeable service staff who ensure a seamless meal, all set within an inviting space that reviewers highlight as perfect for a memorable night out.
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Chips & Salsa - $7.5: Corn tortilla chips with spicy salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $11.5: Corn tortilla chips with queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $11.5: Corn tortilla chips with guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $16.5: Corn tortilla chips, cheddar/jack cheese, tomato, onion, jalapeños, and beans with guacamole, salsa & sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Fingers - $14.5: Served with choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese or BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Chicken Fingers - $15.5: Served with apricot ginger sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - Full Order - $19.5: Classic hot wings with blue cheese or BBQ wings with ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - Half Order - $11: Classic hot wings with blue cheese or BBQ wings with ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Chile Cheese Fries - $11.5: Hand-cut fries smothered in choice of red or green chile and cheddar/jack cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales Appetizer - $12.5: Two red chili pork tamales served with salsa and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Rellenos Appetizer - $17: Two Hatch green chiles stuffed with Mexican cheeses, deep fried, smothered with red or green chile Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $13.5: Flour tortilla with cheddar/jack cheese, chopped green chile, tomato, onion, salsa and sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Pretzel - $9.75: Jalapeño cheese stuffed pretzel with kosher salt and mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Onion Rings - $10.95: Hand-battered onion rings with ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Mushrooms - $10.95: Hand-battered mushrooms with ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $12: Mixed greens, tomato, onion, carrot, cucumber, red pepper and croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $18: Mixed greens, smoked turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, egg, tomato, onion, carrot, red pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and house made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
New Mexican Specialties
- Green Chile Stew with Diced Pork - $11.5: Served with cheddar/jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy tortilla strips and warm flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Green Chile Stew - $10.5: Served with cheddar/jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy tortilla strips and warm flour tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Chile Stew with Diced Pork - $11.5: Served with cheddar/jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, crispy tortilla strips and warm flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup - $11.5: Topped with cheddar/jack cheese, crispy tortilla strips, tomato, avocado and cilantro, served with a warm flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Adovada Plate - $17.95: Slow-braised pork in red chile and garlic, served with a warm flour tortilla and a house or Caesar salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie - $11.95: Frito chips topped with beans, red or green chile, cheese, lettuce, onion and tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Burrito - $12.95: Flour tortilla filled with cheddar/jack cheese, beans, smothered with red or green chile. Served with posole and sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Enchiladas - $12.95: Two rolled blue corn tortillas with cheddar/jack cheese, smothered with red chile, green chile, or Xmas. Served with beans, posole and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale Platter - $16.95: Two pork tamales smothered with red or green chile and cheddar/jack cheese served with beans, posole and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno Platter - $19.5: Two Hatch green chiles stuffed with Mexican cheeses, deep fried, smothered with red or green chile served with beans, posole and sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kids Chicken Fingers and Fries - $10.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Burger and Fries - $12.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Burger and Fries - $13.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Hot Dog and Fries - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - $10.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dessert Specials - $9.5: Ask your server Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Ice Cream - $5.5: Vanilla or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Warm Brownie - $7.5: Plain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Warm Brownie with Ice Cream - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Apple Pie - $7.5: Plain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Caramel Apple Pie with Ice Cream - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- NY Style Cheese Cake - $7.5: Ask server for details Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- House Frozen Margarita - $12
- Prickly Pear Frozen Margarita - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Frozen Daiquiri - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Piña Colada - $13
- Million Dollar Coffee - $12.75: Bailey's, Kahlua, Grand Marnier and coffee with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Fire - $9.5: Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey and hot chocolate with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Coffee - $10.5: Kahlua, Sauza Conmemorativo and coffee with whipped cream & cinnamon
- Tequila Crisp - $12: Cucumber infused Espolon Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, soda water and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mesa Mule - $12: Tumbleroot Vodka, ginger beer and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Alley Speakeasy - $15: Taos Lightning Rye, cognac, local absinthe, bitters, simple syrup and lemon peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon - $9: Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- J. Roget Champagne Brut - $10: Champagne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Hand-Cut French Fries - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Alley Cantina
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Mexican appetizers, generous platters, and numerous dietary options including high-protein, gluten-free, and vegetarian dishes.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners celebrate the delicious flavors, generous portions, and professional service, rating the experience 4.0/5 for its high-quality and inviting atmosphere.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a budget-friendly Mexican cantina offering generous portions, professional service, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a memorable night.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features the Chef Salad for keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets, while the Bean Burrito provides a vegan-friendly option.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead praising the delicious flavors, generous portions, professional service staff, and inviting atmosphere.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- Contact The Alley Cantina by visiting their official website at https://www.alleycantina.com for further information and inquiries.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Chef Salad works for multiple diets including keto (low-carb), gluten-free, high-protein, diabetic, sugar-free, atkins, and south-beach.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners celebrate the delicious flavors, generous portions, and professional service staff within an inviting space perfect for a memorable night.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly Mexican cantina offers a casual, unpretentious atmosphere perfect for a laid-back experience with friends and family.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this vibrant cantina by sharing overflowing platters of loaded nachos and coconut chicken fingers during a memorable night out.
- Is The Alley Cantina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Alley Cantina has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut French Fries, Homemade Chips & Salsa and Chips & Guacamole.
- What can I eat at The Alley Cantina on a dairy-free diet?
- Hand-Cut French Fries, Homemade Chips & Salsa and Chips & Guacamole 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 The Alley Cantina have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hand-Cut French Fries and Homemade Chips & Salsa.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Alley Cantina?
- Chicken Wings - Full Order, at roughly 86.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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