The Cantina at Presidio – Mexican
Perched in the heart of the historic Presidio, this vibrant social hub invites guests to unwind amidst a lively atmosphere where the scent of charred elote and zesty citrus lingers in the air. Tables overflow with shareable treasures like loaded carne asada fries and crisp Mexican pizzas, while chilled shrimp cocktails and creamy queso blanco provide the perfect accompaniment to a spirited afternoon of gathering.
18209 West Calistoga Drive, Goodyear AZ 85338 https://cantinapresidio.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, low-fat, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, high-fiber, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the relaxed vibe and family-friendly atmosphere, frequently praising the delicious sandwiches as a standout menu item. Reviewers highlight the courteous and attentive service staff who ensure a welcoming experience through regular check-ins. Celebrated for its inviting environment, the space is highly recommended by diners seeking a quality meal in a comfortable, low-key setting.
Menu
Starters
- Guacamole - $11.95: Avocado, Onion, Garlic, Lime, Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Carne Asada Fries - $16.95: Carne Asada, Poblano Queso, Pico, Guac, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Shredded Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Elote - $11.95: Roasted Corn, Cotija, Crema, Mayo, Lime, Spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Quesadilla - $10.95: Flour Tortilla, Jack Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cantina Nachos - $12.95: Queso, Guacamole, Shredded Cheese, Pico, Sour Cream, Jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Wings - $14.95: 6 Jumbo Wings, Dry Rub, Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Mexican Pizza - $15.95: Flour Tortillas, Cheese, Refried Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Crema, Pico, Guac Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Queso Blanco - $12.95: Poblano Queso, Pico, Homemade Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $14: Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber Onion Blend, Cilantro, Zesty Tomato Sauce, Crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Shrimp Cocktail Large - $17: Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber Onion Blend, Cilantro, Zesty Tomato Sauce, Crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Tacos
- Street Tacos - $14.95: 4 Corn Tortillas, Choice of Meat, Cilantro, Onion, Limes. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fish Tacos - $16.95: 2 Flour Tortillas, Beer Battered Haddock, Cabbage, Cotija, Pico, Chipotle Crema. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crunchy Tacos - $14.95: 2 Corn Tortillas, Shredded Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico, Cotija. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Queens Tacos - $15.95: 2 Crunchy Tacos, Choice of Beef, Chicken or Carnitas, Wrapped in Flour Tortillas, Smothered in Queso and Refried Beans, Topped with Cotija, Lettuce, Pico, Crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Birria Tacos - $15.95: 2 Corn Tortillas, Melted Cheese, Birria, Cilantro, Onion, Lime, Avocado Salsa. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tacodillas - $13.95: 3 Flour Tortillas, Cheese, Choice of Meat, Corn, Crema, Limes. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos - $16.95: 2 Corn Tortillas, Grilled Shrimp, Avocado Salsa, Chipotle Slaw, Cotija, Pineapple Salsa. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Vegetarian Tacos - $13.95: 2 Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Fajita Vegetables, Avocado, Cheese, Roasted Corn, Poblano Crema. Served with Side Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Burritos
- Burro Classico - $15.95: Choice of Meat, Pinto Beans, Rice, Cheese, Pico. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Surf + Turf Burrito - $17.95: Carne Asada, Grilled Shrimp, Guacamole, Rice, Pico, Cilantro, Side of Chipotle Crema. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Da Changa - $19.95: Carne Asada, Polla Asada, Pinto Beans, Cheese, Red and Green Sauce, Guacamole, Crema, Pico. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Enchiladas
- Cheese Enchiladas - $13.95: Choice of Red or Green Sauce, 2 Corn Tortillas, Shredded Cheese, Roasted Corn, Black Bean Salsa, Cotija, Crema. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Enchiladas - $14.95: Choice of Red or Green Sauce, 2 Corn Tortillas, Chicken Tinga, Shredded Cheese, Cotija, Crema, Pico. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Seafood Enchiladas - $16.95: Choice of Red or Green Sauce, Shrimp, Haddock, Spinach, Cream Cheese, Jack Cheese, Onion, Queso, Poblano Crema. Served with Rice and Refried Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Fiesta Salad - $13.95: Romaine, Jack Cheese, Pinto Beans, Corn, Peppers, Pico, Chipotle Crema, Crispy Tortilla Shell Bowl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Cantina Cobb - $14.95: Romaine, Avocado, Cotija, Corn, Tomato Cucumber Salsa, Pickled Red Onion, Tortilla Strips, Cilantro Lime Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Burrito Bowl - $13.95: Rice, Pinto Beans, Guacamole, Cabbage, Pico, Pickled Red Onions, Shredded Cheese, Corn, Avocado Salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Elote Chopped Salad - $14.95: Romaine, Dried Sweet Corn, Avocado, Roasted Pepitas, Pico, Cotija Cheese, Roasted Corn Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Penasco Salad - $18.95: Romaine, Shrimp, Avocado, Pineapple Serrano Salsa, Tomato Cucumber Salsa, Tortilla Strips, Chili Lime Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Sonoran Caesar - $13.95: Romaine, Cotija, Pepitas, Golden Raisins, Tortilla Strips, Caesar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Fajitas
- Chicken Fajitas - $19.95: Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas, Cheese, Pico, Sour Cream, Sautéed Onions, Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak Fajitas - $23.95: Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas, Cheese, Pico, Sour Cream, Sautéed Onions, Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak + Chicken Fajitas - $22.95: Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas, Cheese, Pico, Sour Cream, Sautéed Onions, Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Fajitas - $26.95: Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas, Cheese, Pico, Sour Cream, Sautéed Onions, Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Trio Fajitas - $29.95: Served with Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas, Cheese, Pico, Sour Cream, Sautéed Onions, Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Birria Ramen - $15.95: Ramen Noodles, Birria, Dried Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Limes, Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Carnitas Plate - $19.95: Carnitas, Pinto Beans, Rice, Guacamole, Flour Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cheeseburger - $14.95: American Cheese, Lettuce, Pickles, Mayo, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Birria Grilled Cheese - $15.95: Grilled Texas Toast, Birria, Jack, American, Pepperjack Cheese. Served with a Side of Consume and Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- White Fish - $21.95: Grilled White Fish, Garlic Butter, Flour Tortillas, Black Beans, Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fish Fry - $19.95: 3 Pieces of Battered Haddock, Slaw, Elote Tartar, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Cantina Rita - $9: Tequila, Lime, Lemon, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $9: Tequila, Lime, Prickly Pear Syrup, Triple Sec
- Caribbean Rita - $9: Tequila, Blue Curacao, Lime, Lemon, Pineapple, Simple Syrup
- Spicy Peach Margarita - $9: Tequila, Lime, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Peach Schnapps, Jalapenos
- Spicy Watermelon Margarita - $9: Tequila, Lime, Watermelon Schnapps, Simple Syrup, Jalapenos
- Cactus Blossom - $9: Tequila, Lime, Orange, Prickly Pear, Hibiscus Soda
- Skinny Margarita - $9: Tequila, Lime, Agave
- Mexican Mule - $14: Fletcha Azul Anejo, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Mint
- Blue Hawaiian Mojito - $14: Bacardi, Malibu, Island Punch Pucker, Mint, Pineapple, Soda
- Toasted Almond Martini - $14: Vodka, Amaretto, Kahlua, Cream
- Strawberry Sangria - $14: Pink Moscato, Strawberry Vodka, Strawberries, Sprite
- Grapefruit Refresher - $14: Dulce Vida Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice, Sprite
- Titos Watermelon Lemonade - $14: Titos, Watermelon Schnapps, Lemonade, Sprite
- Bulleit Old Fashioned - $14: Bulliet Bourbon, Orange, Sugar, Bitters
- Tropical Island - $14: Bacardi, Malibu, Island Punch Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Sprite
- Havana Heatwave - $14: Grand Canyon Rum, Malibu, Pineapple, Sprite, Prickly Pear
- Summer Sangria Pitcher - $29: Sparkling Wine, Flavored Rum, Fresh Juices, Fruit, Soda
Frequently Asked Questions about The Cantina at Presidio
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Cantina at Presidio is a Mexican restaurant with a moderate price level ($$).
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including keto, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, mediterranean, whole30, and high-protein options across various Mexican dishes.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for The Cantina at Presidio do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the relaxed vibe and attentive service.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include carne asada fries, Mexican pizzas, shrimp cocktails, queso blanco, and highly-praised sandwiches.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, attentive service staff, and frequently praise the delicious sandwiches as a standout menu item.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its historic Presidio location, family-friendly atmosphere, and extensive menu catering to over 30 dietary preferences.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of Mexican dishes, including tacos, fajitas, and specialty items catering to over 30 dietary preferences.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a relaxed, family-friendly Mexican restaurant with a lively atmosphere, attentive service, and diverse options for various dietary needs.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly, and lively atmosphere with a comfortable, low-key vibe and attentive service.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant is ideal for casual dining, offering a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and a comfortable, low-key setting for guests.