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    Comida Cantina

    1928 Central Street

    Evanston, IL 60201


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    Carry Out Specials!
    MOCKTAILS - Non-Alcoholic - To Go!
    Cocktails To Go
    Tonight's Specials!
    Botanas (snacks)
    Veggi La Masa (veggies to share)
    Ensaladas (Salads)
    Taco Platter *served on corn tortillas*
    Platos Grandes (Big Plates)
    Kids Quesadillas (served with rice and beans)
    Kids Taco (served with rice and beans)
    Postres (desserts)
    Sodas & Drinks

    Featured Items

    • Burrito Grande Entree

      Black beans, roasted vegetables, ancho rice, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, cheese, sour cream. Choice of salsa roja or salsa verde on top.
      $16.00
    • Cheese Enchiladas Entree

      Salsa verde with corn tortilla filled with cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Can sub in mole for the sauce. Mole contains tree nuts and sesame. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 'VEGAN CHORIZO WITH CASHEW QUESO' OPTION COMES WITH CASHEW CHEESE AND CONTAINS TREE NUTS!
      $16.00
    • THREE Taco Platter

      $23.00

    Carry Out Specials!

    • 8oz of salsa roja

      $6.00
    • 8oz of salsa tomatillo

      $6.00
    • 8oz of salsa cruda

      $6.00
    • Meal Package for 2 (Pick 1 Entree and Two Sides)

      Choose 1 entree and 2 sides. Includes a house salad (mixed greens, tomatoes, corn, and tortilla crumbs) along with a bag of chips and salsa.
      $40.00
    • Meal Package for 3 (Pick 1 Entree and Two Sides)

      $55.00
    • Meal Package for 4 (Pick 1 Entree and Two Sides)

      $70.00
    • 4 Grilled Chicken Tacos

      Enough protein to build 4 tacos. Includes shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. choice of flour or corn tortillas includes a side of ancho rice
      $22.00
    • 4 Steak Tacos

      Enough protein to build 4 tacos. Includes shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. choice of flour or corn tortillas includes a side of ancho rice
      $28.00
    • 4 Chili Marinated Grilled Shrimp Tacos

      Enough protein to build 4 tacos. Includes shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. choice of flour or corn tortillas includes a side of ancho rice
      $28.00
    • 4 Sweet Potato Tacos

      Enough protein to build 4 tacos. Includes shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. choice of flour or corn tortillas includes a side of ancho rice
      $23.00
    • 4 Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Enough protein and toppings to build 4 tacos. Comes with a side of ancho rice. Toppings include lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion and shredded cheese.
      $24.00
    • 4 Vegan Chorizo Tacos

      Enough protein to build 4 tacos. Includes shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. choice of flour or corn tortillas includes a side of ancho rice
      $28.00
    • 4 Barbacoa Tacos

      $28.00
    • Steak Enchiladas - take and bake

      $23.00
    • Barbacoa Enchiladas - take and bake

      $25.00
    • Chicken Enchiladas - take and bake

      $20.00
    • Veggie Enchiladas - take and bake

      $20.00
    • 8oz of chili de arbol hot sauce

      $7.00
    • 8oz of serrano hot sauce

      $7.00

    MOCKTAILS - Non-Alcoholic - To Go!

    • Agua Fresca (Non-Alcoholic) (to go)

      $9.00
    • N/A Marg No Salt To Go!

      $10.00
    • N/A Marg Salt To Go!

      $10.00
    • N/A Aperol Spritz To Go!

      $10.00
    • N/A Dirty Gin Martini To Go!

      $10.00
    • N/A Whiskey Sour To Go!

      $10.00
    • N/A Mai Tai To Go!

      $10.00

    Cocktails To Go

    Just shake and enjoy! Serve over ice or neat.
    • Comida Classic Margarita (two cocktails)

      Two cocktails in one bottle. Just shake and pour over ice!
      $17.00
    • Comida Spicy Margarita (two cocktails)

      Two cocktails in one bottle. Just shake and pour over ice!
      $17.00
    • Strawberry Margarita (two cocktails)

      Two cocktails in one bottle. Just shake and pour over ice!
      $17.00
    • Mango Margarita (two cocktails)

      Two cocktails in one bottle. Just shake and pour over ice!
      $17.00
    • Guava Margarita (two cocktails)

      Two cocktails in one bottle. Just shake and pour over ice!
      $17.00
    • Pomegranate Margarita (two cocktails)

      $22.00
    • Mijenta Reposado Margarita (two cocktails)

      $30.00
    • Classic Paloma (two cocktails)

      $20.00
    • Strawberry Paloma (two cocktails)

      $22.00
    • Rey Campero Espadin Mezcal Old Fashioned (one cocktail)

      $15.00
    • Basil Hayden Old Fashioned (one cocktail)

      $20.00
    • Knob Creek 12 Year Manhattan (one cocktail)

      $20.00
    • Classic Daiquiri (one cocktail)

      Photo has fruit options for daiquiri
      $11.00
    • Classic Caipirinha (one cocktail)

      $11.00

    Tonight's Specials!

    Classic carrot cake with a lechera cream cheese frosting, candied cashews and sweetened raisins
    • Nacho Fries

      Crispy french fries topped with a homemade cheese sauce, black beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $13.00
    • TMH South by Northwestern Salad

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, corn, pepper jack cheese, sweet potatoes, pepitas, avocado, gluten free cornbread croutons. Add a protein if you’d like!
      $19.00
    • White Chicken Pozole

      $9.00+

    Botanas (snacks)

    • Chips Plus!

      Chips plus salsa or guacamole or both!
    • Empanadas grilled chicken and cheese

      $11.00
    • White Chicken Pozole

      $9.00+
    • Pork Chorizo Queso

      Baked pork chorizo and cheese, caramelized onions, rajas, served with tortilla chips. GF
      $15.00
    • Kamoosh de La Choza Nachos

      Chips and black beans topped with melted cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, guacamole and sour cream
      $16.00
    • Seared Ahi Tuna Tostada

      Seared ahi tuna on top of a crispy corn tortilla, smashed avocado, radish, cilantro, sesame seeds, and jalapeno . GF
      $18.00
    • Elote Rangoon

      $15.00
    • Whipped Frijoles Dip

      Spiced pinto bean and bell pepper dip, garnished with salsa cruda and queso fresco. Served with tortilla chips chips GF - DF/Vegan without the queso fresco
      $12.00
    • 3.25oz JUST GUACAMOLE 3.25oz

      $6.00
    • 5oz JUST GUACAMOLE 5oz

      $10.00
    • Tajin Fries

      Tajin Fries - served with pineapple habanero ketchup
      $6.00
    • Side of sour cream

    • Hot Sauce

    • Side of 3 Tortillas

      $2.00
    • Queso

      $4.00

    Veggi La Masa (veggies to share)

    • Arroz Y Frijoles

      Mix of ancho chili rice and black beans. GF
      $7.00
    • Platanos

      Roasted plantains, mojo verde, queso fresco
      $8.00
    • Esquites

      Grilled corn, lime, chipotle aioli, cotija cheese GF
      $8.00
    • Papas Bravas

      crispy potatoes, mojo compound butter, queso fresco, cilantro, chili powder GF
      $9.00
    • Camote

      Roasted sweet potato, mojo verde, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro GF
      $9.00
    • Cauliflower

      Roasted cauliflower, whipped serrano queso fresco, vegan chorizo crumble, chili oil
      $12.00
    • Chimichurri Fries

      Crispy battered fries drizzled with chimichurri and garnished with queso fresco, pickled red onion, and jalapeno
      $7.00
    • Calabaza

      Roasted and marinated butternut squash with hummus, salsa verde, queso fresco, and sesame seeds GF
      $14.00

    Ensaladas (Salads)

    • Cotija Caesar Salad

      Chopped romaine lettuce, roasted corn, avocado, garlic croutons, cotija, and Caesar dressing
      $18.00
    • La Casa

      Mixed greens, roasted corn, tomato, black beans, sweet potato, sliced onions, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, masa focaccia croutons, avocado poblano dressing
      $16.00
    • Spinach Salad

      spinach, plump cranberries, roasted pecans, queso fresco, apple, fresh jalapenos, apple cider vinaigrette GF
      $16.00
    • Winter Salad

      mixed greens, sweet potato, pickled fennel, radish, roasted cauliflower, chili cashews, green chili vinaigrette GF
      $18.00

    Taco Platter *served on corn tortillas*

    Taco Platter: *served on corn tortillas, please request flour tortillas* Choice of two or three tacos. Comes with arroz y frijoles (sub camote +$1) Taco Toppings: Chicken Tinga - shredded lettuce, diced onion and cilantro - GF Short Rib - chili braised short rib, sweet peppers, pickedl carrot, crispy onion, cilantro Skirt Steak - diced onion, queso fresco and cilantro - GF Crispy Shrimp - guacamole, pickled onion, and jalapeno (sub grilled shrimp to make gluten free) Catch of the Day - cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli - GF Camote - sweet potato, pickled red onion, mojo verde - GF Vegan Chorizo y Papas - house made vegan chorizo, crispy potato, arugula, vegan queso *contains tree nuts* - GF
    • TWO Taco Platter

      $19.00
    • THREE Taco Platter

      $23.00

    Platos Grandes (Big Plates)

    Our platos grandes can be for individual meals or shared amongst friends!
    • Burrito Grande Entree

      Black beans, roasted vegetables, ancho rice, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, cheese, sour cream. Choice of salsa roja or salsa verde on top.
      $16.00
    • Cheese Enchiladas Entree

      Salsa verde with corn tortilla filled with cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Can sub in mole for the sauce. Mole contains tree nuts and sesame. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 'VEGAN CHORIZO WITH CASHEW QUESO' OPTION COMES WITH CASHEW CHEESE AND CONTAINS TREE NUTS!
      $16.00
    • Veggie Fajitas

      Sizzling mixture of red and green peppers and yellow onions. Comes with ancho rice and black beans with garnish of cilantro, salsa verde and cheese Add your own protein Add on a protein if you’d like! **Gluten free** **Vegan**
      $17.00
    • Citrus Glazed Salmon

      Citrus glazed salmon, coconut lime rice, shishito salsa, roasted veggies, cilantro chive oil GF
      $26.00
    • Grande Barbacoa Platter

      Braised beef, ancho rice, black beans and corn tortillas GF
      $26.00
    • Churrasco

      Argentinian rubbed angus coulette steak, serrano chimichurri, crispy papas bravas, corn tortillas GF
      $34.00
    • Adult Black Bean Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla, mixed cheese, black beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, choice of salsa verde or roja
      $16.00
    • Pastor Pork Platter

      charred braised pork served with corn tortillas, coconut rice, pina cruda and queso fresco Gf
      $24.00
    • Pollo Mole

      Crispy roasted chicken thighs in a spicy mole with creamy polenta and plantains with a side of corn tortillas GF
      $24.00
    • Chili Rellenos

      Rice, vegan chorizo and potato stuffed peppers broiled with cheese over mild salsa roja served with house avocado vinaigrette salad GF
      $20.00
    • Adobo Mariposa

      Chili marinated shrimp, queso fresco polenta, cilantro, green onions, pickled pepper and onion relish served with a side salad GF GF
      $24.00

    Kids Quesadillas (served with rice and beans)

    comes with rice or beans
    • Kids Quesadilla

      $5.00
    • Kids Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

      $7.00
    • Kids Steak Quesadilla

      $7.00
    • Kids Black Bean Quesadilla

      $6.00
    • Kids Shrimp Quesadilla

      $7.00
    • Kids Vegan Chorizo Quesadilla

      $7.00
    • Kids Barbacoa Quesadilla

      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Tinga Quesadilla

      $7.00
    • Add a Jarrito

      $3.00

    Kids Taco (served with rice and beans)

    1 taco on flour tortilla served with side of rice and beans.
    • Beans and Cheese Kids Taco

      $7.00
    • Steak and Cheese Kids Taco

      $7.00
    • Chicken and Cheese Kids Taco

      $7.00
    • Shrimp and Cheese Kids Taco

      $7.00
    • Barbacoa and Cheese Taco

      $8.00
    • Vegan Chorizo Kids Taco

      $7.00
    • Chicken Tinga and Cheese Kids Taco

      $7.00
    • Add a Jarrito

      $3.00

    Postres (desserts)

    • Tres Leches Cake

      $10.00
    • Dessert Empanadas

      always changing - ask your server!
      $10.00
    • Salted Caramel Flan

      $12.00

    Sodas & Drinks

    • Can Coke

      $3.00
    • Can Of Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Can Sprite

      $3.00
    • Can Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Jarritos: Mandarin (bottle)

      $5.00
    • Jarritos: Grapefruit (bottle)

      $5.00
    • Jarritos: Pineapple (bottle)

      $5.00
    • Jarritos: Fruit Punch (bottle)

      $5.00
    • Mexican Coke (bottle)

      $5.00
    • Topo Chico (bottle)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Can of Soda Water

      $3.00
    • Bottle of Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Can of Tonic

      $3.00
    • Agua Fresca

      $6.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.00
    • Hot Tea

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $3.00

    All hours
    Sunday5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Comida Cantina provides to you a fushion cuisine blending Latin American and Mexican favorites. We currently offer indoor dining, seasonal outdoor dining our rooftop , carry out and delivery through Door Dash and GrubHub

    Location

    1928 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

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