La Cantina by Cuishe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Cantina by Cuishe, a culinary gem located in the heart of San Antonio. This restaurant offers a modern yet cozy atmosphere that perfectly complements its innovative menu. Renowned for its flavorful dishes, La Cantina excels in presenting traditional Mexican fare with a contemporary twist.
- Tacos Al Pastor: A crowd favorite that showcases delightful flavors.
- Lengua: Highly recommended by patrons for its rich taste, truly a standout dish.
- Elote with Bone Marrow: An adventurous appetizer that intrigues the palate.
- Paella: Praised as some of the best, paired beautifully with sangria.
With all-day happy hours on Wednesday and fantastic service, La Cantina by Cuishe is not just a meal, but a memorable experience waiting to unfold. Each visit promises culinary creativity and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-try for both locals and visitors alike.
De La Calle
Esquite
Commonly known as "corn in a cup", mexican maiz with sides of mayo, queso fresco, lime and chili powder
Tacos De Canasta
The literal translation is "basket tacos” in reference to how they are prepared, bathed in hot oil with onion and guajillo chile. An order of six tacos of chicharron, bean and potato with chorizo (2 of each)
Solomillo Bistek
Top sirloin topped with cilantro and onion
Solomillo Bistek Con Queso
Top sirloin topped with cheese, cilantro and onion
Trompo
Al pastor marinated pork topped with pineapple, cilantro and onion
Trompo Con Queso
Al pastor marinated pork topped with cheese, pineapple cilantro and onion
Lengua
Beef tongue topped with cilantro and onion
De La Calle - Tacos
De La Calle - Quesadillas Fritas
Queso
Asadero and chihuahua cheese
Flor De Calabaza
Squash blossoms
Huitlacoche
This delicacy is also known as "mexican truffle" or corn mushroom
Chicharron Preparado
An oversized flour chicharron served with mexican cream, queso fresco, tomatoes, cueritos, and valentina sauce and refried beans on the side
Bichos
An assortment of salted and fried "bugs” served with guacamole and tortillas
Carpaccio De Lengua
Thinly sliced beef tongue marinated in citrus sauce served with toasted garlic chips and avocado
Escamoles
Known as the “caviar of mexico", our sauteed ant larvae served in a garlic butter sauce topped with cilantro. Subject to availability
Chicharron De Queso
Crispy rolled gouda cheese served with our homemade green salsa
Carpaccio De Sirloin
Thinly sliced raw sirloin prepared with citrus sauce served with toasted garlic chips and avocado
Para El Centro
Para El Centro - Aguachile
Callo
Thinly sliced raw scallops
Camaron
Raw butterflied shrimp
Tacos De Camaron
"Chapulin" breaded shrimp tacos topped with avocado and a chipotle cream sauce
Guacamole De Langosta
Lobster with freshly chopped avocado, tomatoes, onion, mango and habanero served with tostadas
Perejil Frito
Fried parsley topped with toasted "chapulines” in our cuishe seasoning
Sopes
Two sopes with beans, cheese, and mexican cream topped with tomato, onion, and cilantro. Choose from bistek, chicharron en salsa verde, chorizo, al pastor pork, or plain
Charales Fritos
Fried sardines tossed in our cuishe seasoning
Quesadillas De Sesos
Contrary to popular belief, some quesadillas in mexico do not have cheese. These are three lightly friend corn tortillas with butter sauteed calf brains
Quesadillas De Guiso
Two corn tortillas with our house blend cheese with your choice of: chicharron en salsa verde, lengua en salsa, mole poblano, rajas poblanas, or al pastor pork
Ensalada Cesar
Chef's original recipe with house made anchovy caesar dressing
Ensalada De Surimi Con Palmitos
Mixed greens with tomato, heart of palm, surimi and avocado
Caldo De Camaron
Serrano pepper and shrimp broth with diced potatoes and carrots served in traditional mexican peltre cup
Crema Poblana
Corn and poblano pepper cream
Sopa De Letras
Traditional tomato-based alphabet soup with panela cheese, avocado and mexican cream
Pozole Rojo
Pork broth with dry chilles, maize, pork accompanied with lettuce, reddish, oregano, lemon and tostadas
Ensaladas & Sopas
Fuertes
Flautas
Flashed fried corn tortillas rolled with chicken and served with mexican cream, queso fresco, lettuce and tomatoes
Chile En Nogada
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with a classic ground beef recipe topped with "nogada" sauce, walnut, goat cheese, sherry, white wine and cream sauce
Arrachera
Grilled heartbrand wagyu skirt steak served with bulb onions and tortillas
Milanesa
Thinly sliced and lightly breaded heartbrand beef sirloin with avocado, slices of tomatoes and a lime wedge
Sabana De Invierno
Thinly sliced and lightly breaded heartbrand beef sirloin topped with black beans, green salsa and melted cheese
Pulpo
Mexican coast octopus cooked al pastor adobo style with roasted. pineapple chutney
Huachinango A La Talla
Acapulco adobo style red snapper fish filet
Tuetanos
Bone marrow cooked with black garlic butter and topped with sirloin chicharron
Ribeye
14 oz heartbrand wagyu ribeye with sea salt
Coliflor A Las Brasas
Cauliflower with a chipotle cream sauce and chapulin seasoning
Alcachofa A Las Brasas
Roasted artichoke served with a chipotle cream sauce
A Las Brasas
Para Acompanar
Salsa Sampler
2 oz of each of our salsas with tostadas
Arroz Poblano
Papas A La Diabla
Frijoles Refritos
Fresh Guacamole
Cebollitas Asadas
Panela Asado
Para Acompanar - Sides
Bebidas - Aguas Frescas
Agua De Mazapan
Fresh de la rose marzapan water
Jamaica
Hibiscus flower water
Limonada
Fresh squeezed limeade.sparkling or still water
Naranjada
Fresh squeezed oranges.sparkling or still water
Agua De Temporada
Ask about our seasonal agua fresca
Pastel De Campechana
Traditional mexican puff pastry vanilla ice cream cake with cajeta
Flan De Guayaba
Guava custard
Al Chile Chocolate
Chocolate brownie with serrano and epazote coulis
Posters
Cafe
Americano
Espresso
Cappuccino
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
Lalo Tequila Blanco
Xicaru Espadin Mezcal
Bacardi White Rum
Johnny Walker Black Label
Rebecca Creek Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Absolut Vodka
Hendricks Gin
Torres 10 Yr Brandy
Comer Y Beber
Cazuelas
Chicharron En Salsa Verde
Fried pork grinds marinated in our green tomatillo sauce
Lengua En Salsa
Beef tongue marinated in our pasilla pepper sauce
Mole Poblano Con Pollo
Chefs signature mole poblano with chicken
Rajas Poblanas
Roasted poblano peppers sauteed with corn, onion, cream and cheese
Champinones A La Mexicana
Mushrooms sauteed with tomato onion and chile verde
Charales Fritos
Fried sardines tossed in our cuishe seasoning
Verduras En Escabeche
Pickled carrots, cauliflower, beets, potatoes, jalapenos, and onion
Papas A La Diabla
Cambray potatoes with chile de arbol, chilli oil and lime
Cazuela De Bichos
An assortment of salted and fried “bugs” served with guacamole
Torta Al Pastor
Bolillo bread with black beans, pork al pastor, caramelized onions pineapple, avocado, and cilantro
Torta De Solomillo Bistek
Bolillo bread with black beans, heartbrand top sirloin, melted house blend cheese, caramelized onions, avocado, and chipotle mayo
Torta De Milanesa
Bolillo bread with black beans, thinly cut breaded sirloin, tomato, avocado and cheese
Tortas
Los Cantaritos
Pa' Ti
Individual clay cantarito
Pa' La Banda
Large sharable clay cantarito
El Tequileno
Herradura
Jalapeno Revolver
Chupitos
Baby Mango
Cocofresa
Mazapanitos
Marzipan with mezcal