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    BelAir Cantina Downer Avenue

    Mexican
    Open now10:45AM - 9:45PM
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    Para la Mesa
    Tacos (Tuesday)
    Burritos
    Soup, Salads & Dessert
    Side Options
    Beverages To Go
    Kids Menu
    Catering

    Featured Items

    • 3 Tacos on a Plate (Tuesday)

    • 2 Tacos on a Plate (Tuesday)


    Supplies

    • Takeout Silverware & Napkin (1 Piece)

    Para la Mesa

    • Chips & Salsa To Go (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      House-made chips, three house salsas. Roasted Tomato (red, mild) Salsa Verde (green, medium) Spicy Arbol (orange, hot)
      $3.29
    • Cantina Nachos (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      Chips, black beans, queso fundido, pico de gallo, crema, and jalapeños. Add your favorite protein: +$3.51
      $10.52
    • Esquite (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      Corn kernels, lime aioli, cotija cheese, chile lime, cilantro, crema.
      $7.91
    • Guacamole (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Avocados, cilantro, onions, jalapeños, fresh lime juice, salt. Garnished with sliced radish, pico de gallo. Comes with our housemade chips
      $11.65
    • Los Tres Amigos (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      A sampler of our three favorits: Queso Blanco Fundido, Guacamole, Black Bean dip, house-made chips.
      $8.11
    • Pepinos (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Cucumber slices, lime juice, tajin.
      $4.89
    • Quesadilla (Vegetarian)

      Cheese, flour tortilla. Side crema, lettuce, pico de gallo.
      $7.95
    • Queso Blanco Fundido (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      Melted white cheese & spices. Comes with our housemade chips.
      $9.55
    • Sweet Plantains (Vegetarian)

      Sweet plantains topped with crema, queso fresco.
      $7.63

    Tacos (Tuesday)

    • 1 Taco on a Plate (Tuesday)

    • 2 Tacos on a Plate (Tuesday)

    • 3 Tacos on a Plate (Tuesday)

    • 4 Tacos on a Plate (Tuesday)

    Burritos

    • Al Pastor Bowl

      Marinated pork, pinto beans, pickled onions, cilantro, rice, guajillo sauce
      $15.28
    • Al Pastor Burrito

      Marinated pork, pinto beans, pickled onions, cilantro, rice, guajillo sauce
      $15.28
    • Al Pastor Chimichanga

      Marinated pork, pinto beans, pickled onions, cilantro, rice, guajillo sauce
      $17.78
    • Birria Bowl

      Served over lettuce. Beef birria, BBQ sauce, Frito chips, corn salsa, crema, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, pickled onions.
      $16.71
    • Birria Burrito

      Charred cheese tortilla, beef birria, BBQ sauce, Frito chips, corn salsa, crema, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, pickled onions.
      $16.71
    • Birria Chimichanga

      Deep fried burrito, beef birria, BBQ sauce, Frito chips, corn salsa, crema, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, pickled onions.
      $19.21
    • Carne Asada Bowl (Gluten-Free)

      Served over lettuce. Steak, black beans, crema, onions, cilantro, guacamole, rice, lettuce, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $16.41
    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Steak, black beans, crema, onions, cilantro, guacamole, rice, lettuce, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $16.41
    • Carne Asada Chimichanga

      Deep fried burrito. Steak, black beans, crema, onions, cilantro, guacamole, rice, lettuce, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $18.91
    • Gringo Bowl

      Served over lettuce. Ground beef, rice, black beans, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, crema, salsa roja.
      $16.23
    • Gringo Burrito

      Ground beef, rice, black beans, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, crema, salsa roja.
      $16.23
    • Gringo Chimichanga

      Deep fried burrito. Ground beef, rice, black beans, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, crema, salsa roja.
      $18.73
    • Korean Beef Bowl

      Served over lettuce. Spicy-sweet beef, rice, black beans, lettuce, citrus slaw, jicama slaw, salsa roja, queso fundido, sriracha crema
      $18.45
    • Korean Beef Burrito

      Spicy-sweet beef, rice, black beans, lettuce, citrus slaw, jicama slaw, salsa roja, queso fundido, sriracha crema
      $18.45
    • Korean Beef Chimichanga

      $20.95
    • Port Rajas Bowl (Vegetarian)

      Served over lettuce. Portobello mushrooms, rajas, rice, black beans, lettuce, corn salsa, crema, chimichurri, guacamole, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $14.64
    • Port Rajas Burrito (Vegetarian)

      Portobello mushrooms, rajas, rice, black beans, lettuce, corn salsa, crema, chimichurri, guacamole, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $14.64
    • Port Rajas Chimichanga (Vegetarian)

      Deep fried burrito. Portobello mushrooms, rajas, rice, black beans, lettuce, corn salsa, crema, chimichurri, guacamole, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $17.14
    • Shrimp Bowl (Gluten-Free)

      Served over lettuce. The ORIGINAL chipotle shrimp, citrus slaw, corn salsa, pico de gallo, rice, cilantro, chipotle ancho mayo, salsa roja, queso fundido.
      $16.98
    • Shrimp Burrito

      The ORIGINAL chipotle shrimp, citrus slaw, corn salsa, pico de gallo, rice, cilantro, chipotle ancho mayo, salsa roja, queso fundido.
      $16.98
    • Shrimp Chimichanga

      Deep fried burrito. The ORIGINAL chipotle shrimp, corn salsa, pico de gallo, rice, cilantro, chipotle ancho mayo, salsa roja, queso fundido.
      $19.48
    • Spicy Pollo Bowl (Gluten-Free)

      Served over lettuce. Pulled chicken simmered in arbol sauce, citrus slaw, black beans, rice, lettuce, crema, salsa roja.
      $16.31
    • Spicy Pollo Burrito

      Pulled chicken simmered in arbol sauce, citrus slaw, black beans, rice, lettuce, crema, salsa roja.
      $16.31
    • Spicy Pollo Chimichanga

      Deep fried burrito. Pulled chicken simmered in arbol sauce, citrus slaw, black beans, rice, lettuce, crema, salsa roja.
      $18.81

    Soup, Salads & Dessert

    • Taco Salad

      Tortilla bowl, black beans, corn salsa, ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, crema. Comes with a side of Chipotle Ranch dressing
      $12.91
    • Tostada Salad (Vegetarian)

      Two corn tostadas, black bean spread, lettuce, queso fresco, black beans, corn, green onions, avocado, chipotle ranch.
      $12.05
    • Churros

      Four crispy churros, cinnamon-sugar dusting, dulce de leche dipping sauce.
      $6.87
    • Flan (Gluten-Free)

      Baked custard flavored with caramel
      $5.83
    • Churro Crunch Taco (Vegetarian)

      Housemade crunchy churro taco shell, whipped topping, fresh strawberries, Nutella drizzle, dulce de leche drizzle
      $7.11
    • Sweet Plantains (Vegetarian)

      Sweet plantains topped with crema, queso fresco.
      $7.63

    Side Options

    • Bag of Chips (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      $1.75
    • Side of Fundido (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      "Liquid gold"
      $1.98
    • Side of Guacamole (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      'nuff said. Made fresh every day.
      $1.98
    • Side of Crema (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      Just like sour cream, only smoother and slightly sweeter
      $1.98
    • Side of Salsa Verde (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Our house green salsa (medium). Made from scratch.
      $0.79
    • Side of Spicy Arbol Salsa (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Our house orange salsa (spicy). Made from scratch.
      $0.79
    • Side of Chile de Arbol (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Oil infused with arbol chiles to make your lip sweat.
      $1.98
    • Side of Roasted Tomato Salsa

      Our house red salsa (mild). Made from scratch.
      $0.79
    • Side of Black Beans (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Our housemade, vegan, and gluten-free black beans are served "refried style"
      $1.98
    • Side of Rice (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Made in house with some peas, carrots, and corn mixed in.
      $1.98
    • Side of Pinto Beans

      Stewed pinto beans swimming in bacon and beer.
      $1.98
    • Side of BBQ Brisket (Gluten-Free)

      $4.02
    • Side of Birria Beef

      Beef slow cooked in a maguey leaf, Modelo beer, Orange Juice, Coca Cola, and seasonings.
      $4.02
    • Side of Carne Asada (Gluten-Free)

      Grilled steak
      $4.02
    • Side of Carnitas

      Traditionally prepared pork
      $4.02
    • Side of Chorizo (Gluten-Free)

      Housemade chorizo with diced potatoes
      $4.02
    • Side of Gringo Beef

      Seasoned ground beef
      $4.02
    • Side of Korean Beef (Gluten-Free)

      Sweet-spicy skirt steak marinated in soy sauce, sugar, and garlic.
      $4.02
    • Side of Ninja Pig

      Crispy pork tossed in a hoisin glaze.
      $4.02
    • Side of Pollo Verde (Gluten-Free)

      Pulled chicken breast simmered in our Salsa Verde.
      $4.02
    • Side of Spicy Pollo (Gluten-Free)

      Pulled chicken breast simmered in our Arbol Salsa.
      $4.02
    • Side of Zihuatanejo Shrimp (Gluten-Free)

      Shrimp cooked in pico de gallo.
      $4.02
    • Side of Avocado Salsa (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      A smooth blend of our House Salsa Verde (green) and fresh avocados.
      $1.98
    • Side of Birria Broth

      Craving more Birria Broth for your Birria Taco? You've come to the right spot.
      $0.79
    • Side of Chile de Arbol (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Oil infused with arbol chiles to make your lip sweat.
      $1.98
    • Side of Chimichurri

      Delicious Argentinian inspired sauce made with fresh thyme, rosemary, cilantro, parsley, garlic, and lime juice
      $1.98
    • Side of Chipotle Ancho Mayo

      Mayo infused with ancho powder and chipotles
      $1.98
    • Side of Chipotle Ranch

      Ranch dressing infused with chipotles
      $1.98
    • Side of Crema (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      Just like sour cream, only smoother and slightly sweeter
      $1.98
    • Side of Habanero Crema

      Crema that's infused with fresh habanero peppers.
      $1.98
    • Side of Roasted Tomato Salsa

      Our house red salsa (mild). Made from scratch.
      $0.79
    • Side of Salsa Verde (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Our house green salsa (medium). Made from scratch.
      $0.79
    • Side of Spicy Arbol Salsa (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Our house orange salsa (spicy). Made from scratch.
      $0.79
    • Side of Sriracha Crema

      Crema infused with Sriracha.
      $1.98
    • Side of Cheddar Cheese

      You know, the yellow stuff
      $1.98
    • Side of Cilantro

      Herbaceous coriander
      $0.79
    • Side of Citrus Slaw

      Shredded green & red cabbage tossed in a lime vinaigrette
      $1.69
    • Side of Corn Salsa

      Fresh, roasted corn mixed with roasted poblanos, red bell peppers, cilantro, and lime juice.
      $1.98
    • Side of Cucumber Salsa

      Fresh cucumbers, yellow onions, rice vinegar, sugar, and fresh lime juice.
      $1.98
    • Side of Fresh Avocado

      You know, the stuff that guacamole is made out of
      $1.98
    • Side of Guacamole (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      'nuff said. Made fresh every day.
      $1.98
    • Side of Jalapeños

      "All up in your business"
      $0.79
    • Side of Jicama Slaw

      Shredded fresh carrots and jicama tossed in rice vinegar and sugar.
      $1.69
    • Side of Lettuce

      Rabbit food
      $0.79
    • Side of Limes

      Best in a margarita or squeezed on a taco.
      $0.79
    • Side of Mozzarella

      The best cheese to melt.
      $1.98
    • Side of Onions

      Making you cry since 1843.
      $0.79
    • Side of Pickled Onions

      Pickled in house red onions.
      $1.69
    • Side of Pico de Gallo (Vegan / Gluten-Free)

      Fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and lime juice
      $1.98
    • Side of Portobello Mushrooms

      Thick cut, sautéed to perfection.
      $1.98
    • Side of Queso Cotija (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      Similar to the grated parm you put on your pizza.
      $1.98
    • Side of Queso Fresco (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)

      A mild cow's cheese, very creamy in texture.
      $1.98
    • Side of Rajas

      Think fajitas...peppers and onions.
      $1.69
    • Side of Tomatoes

      You know, stuff Bloody Mary's are made out of.
      $0.79

    Beverages To Go

    • Jarritos - Fruit Punch To Go

      $5.00
    • Jarritos - Grapefruit To Go

      $5.00
    • Jarritos - Mandarin To Go

      $5.00
    • Jarritos - Mango To Go

      $5.00
    • Jarritos - Pineapple To Go

      $5.00
    • Jarritos - Strawberry To Go

      $5.00
    • Jarritos - Tamarind To Go

      $5.00
    • Mexican Coke To Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher To Go

      NON-ALCOHOLIC Crisp, zingy, and refreshing. This sparkling beverage is chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops, for a big splash of flavor.
      $5.00
    • Sprecher Root Beer To Go

      $5.00

    Kids Menu

    • Baby Gringo Burrito

      Mini burrito filled with ground beef, lettuce, rice, black beans, cheddar, tomato, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $6.95
    • Baby Gringo Burrito Bowl

      Mini burrito filled with ground beef, lettuce, rice, black beans, cheddar, tomato, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $6.95
    • Baby Gringo Chimichanga

      Mini deep-fried burrito filled with ground beef, lettuce, rice, black beans, cheddar, tomato, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $9.45
    • Baby Pollo Burrito

      Mini burrito filled with pollo verde, queso cotija, cilantro, rice, black beans, onions, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $6.95
    • Baby Pollo Burrito Bowl

      Mini burrito filled with pollo verde, queso cotija, cilantro, onions, rice, black beans, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $6.95
    • Baby Pollo Chimichanga

      Mini deep fried burrito filled with pollo verde, queso cotija, cilantro, rice, black beans, onions, queso fundido, salsa roja.
      $9.45
    • Niño Black Bean & Corn Plate-Corn

      One Black Bean & Corn taco, side of rice.
      $5.11
    • Niño Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla, melted cheese. Bite size
      $5.00
    • Nińo Pollo Verde Plate-Corn

      One Pollo Verde taco, side of rice.
      $5.11

    Catering

    For more information or custom orders, please contact catering@belaircantina.com or call (414-208-0860)
    • Guacamole (Party Size)

      'Nuff said. Served with tortilla chips. Serves 16-20 (Vegan)
      $60.00
    • Esquite (Party Size)

      Grilled corn kernels, lime aioli, cotija cheese, chile lime, cilantro, crema. Serves 16-20 people. (Vegetarian)
      $50.00
    • Pepinos (Party Size)

      Cucumber slices, lime juice, tajin. Serves 16-20 people. (Vegan)
      $30.00
    • Mexican Rice (Party Size)

      With plantains, crema. For Vegan, omit crema. Serves 16-20 people
      $30.00
    • Black Beans (Party Size)

      Our housemade, vegan, and gluten-free black beans are served "refried style". Serves 16-20 people.
      $30.00
    • Pinto Beans (Party Size)

      Stewed pinto beans swimming in bacon and beer. Serves 16-20 people.
      $30.00
    • Queso Blanco Fundido (Party Size)

      Our famous "Queso Blanco Fundido" a.k.a. our Liquid Gold. Melted white cheese & spices. Served with Chips. Serves 16-20 people.
      $60.00
    • Sweet Plantains (Party Size)

      Sweet Plantains topped with crema, queso fresco. Serves 16-20 people. (Vegetarian)
      $50.00
    • Salsa Verde-Pint

      An entire PINT of our famous "Green" salsa (medium) Don't forget to order the chips!
      $7.00
    • Roasted Tomato Salsa-Pint

      An entire PINT of our famous "Red" salsa (mild) Don't forget to order the chips!
      $7.00
    • Spicy Arbol Salsa- Pint

      An entire PINT of our famous "Orange" salsa (spicy) Don't forget to order the chips!
      $7.00
    • Crema (Party Size)

      It's like sour cream, only smoother and slightly sweeter. Serves 16-20 people.
      $15.00
    • #1 Pound Bag of Chips

      A full POUND of our famous housemade chips. (Gluten-Free)
      $7.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Monday10:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Tuesday10:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday10:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Thursday10:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Friday10:45 am - 10:45 pm
    Saturday10:45 am - 10:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity for a dining experience like no other.

    Location

    2625 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

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