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A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
TENTATIVE OPENING FEBRUARY 2ND
A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
TENTATIVE OPENING FEBRUARY 2ND
RESERVATIONS
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RESERVATIONS
COMIDA
Guacamole | Shagbark Heirloom Corn Tostadas, Charred Vegetables, Fresh Coriander, Queso Fresco ….. 11
Queso Fundido | Salsa Macha Verde, Chiles toreados, Shagbark Corn Tortillas ….. 11
Tuna Crudo | Mesquite Cold Smoked Tuna, Wild Mushroom Broth, Morita Oil ….. 16
Grilled Oysters | Serrano Ponzu, Foamy Butter, Machaca De Res ….. MP
Camarones A La Plancha | Florida Sunshrimp, Tomato Butter, Pickled Serranos, Guajillo Adobo ….. 16
Wedge Salad | Butter Lettuce, Tomatillo Green Goddess, Jerez Gastrique, Pomegranate Cured Bacon ….. 13
Camote Asado | Agave Roasted Sweet Potato, Fennel & Cumin Crema, Salsa Seca, Chile Morita ….. 12
Lamb Barbacoa Taco | Braised Lamb Neck, Salsa De Arbol, Pickled Onions ….. 10
Baja Fish Taco | Pickled Red Cabbage, Mahi Mahi, Chile Toreado Aioli ….. 10
Pastor Taco | Achiote Marinated Pork Collar, Charred Pineapple, Chipotle Salsa ….. 10
Tijuanero Taco | Al Mojo NY Strip, Avocado Salsa, Pico De Gallo ….. 10
Suadero Taco | Smoked Prime Brisket, Tomatillo Arbol Salsa ….. 10
Pollo Asado Taco | Fresh Tomato Salsa, Charred Green Goddess ….. 10
Sweet Potato Taco | Queso Fresco, Crispy Garlic, Salsa Macha ….. 10
Carne Asada | Australian Wagyu Teres Major, Smoked Onions, Chile Toreado ….. 34
Carnitas | Sakura Farms Pork Collar, Frijoles Charros, Pico De Gallo, Escabeche De Habanero ….. 24
Enchiladas Verdes | Amish Braised Chicken, Queso Fresco, Smoked Black Bean Puree, Tomatillo ….. 21
Chicken Mole | Spathcock Amish Chicken , Mole Poblano, Buttered Rice, Pickled Onions ….. 26
BEBIDA
Héroe Verdadero | Mezcal, Rosemary & Orange Sous Vide Campari, Malbec Sweet Vermouth ….. 13
La Ceguera | Tequila Blanco, Vermouth Blanco, Elderflower, Orange Bitters, Mezcal Rinse ….. 13
La Guerra Perdura | Mezcal Vago Elote, Ancho Reyes, Orange, Agave, Orange Bitters ….. 13
Lugar Feliz | Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Peach & Jasmine Agave, Lemon, Lime, Egg White, Jasmine Water ….. 13
Dinero Gratis | Tequila Blanco, Ancho Reyes Verde, Green Chartreuse, Sage, Lime ….. 13
No. 13 | Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Elderflower, Cucumber, Lime ….. 13
Margarita De Tamarindo | Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Tamarind, Orange Liqueur, Agave ….. 12
Margarita Tradicional | Tequila Blanco, Fresh Orange Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave ….. 12
Avocado & Jalapeno Margarita | Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Avocado, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Lime, Agave ….. 12
Cervezas: Tecate, Modelo, Dos Xx Ambar, Negra Modelo, Corona Extra
Refrescos: Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, Fanta Orange, Fresca Grapefruit, Topo Chico Sparkling, Horchata
COMIDA
Guacamole | Shagbark Heirloom Corn Tostadas, Charred Vegetables, Fresh Coriander, Queso Fresco…..11
Queso Fundido | Salsa Macha Verde, Chiles toreados, Shagbark Corn Tortillas…..11
Tuna Crudo | Mesquite Cold Smoked Tuna, Wild Mushroom Broth, Morita Oil…..16
Grilled Oysters | Serrano Ponzu, Foamy Butter, Machaca De Res…..MP
Camarones A La Plancha | Florida Sunshrimp, Tomato Butter, Pickled Serranos, Guajillo Adobo…..16
Wedge Salad | Butter Lettuce, Tomatillo Green Goddess, Jerez Gastrique, Pomegranate Cured Bacon…..13
Camote Asado | Agave Roasted Sweet Potato, Fennel & Cumin Crema, Salsa Seca, Chile Morita…..12
Lamb Barbacoa Taco | Braised Lamb Neck, Salsa De Arbol, Pickled Onions…..10
Baja Fish Taco | Pickled Red Cabbage, Mahi Mahi, Chile Toreado Aioli……10
Pastor Taco | Achiote Marinated Pork Collar, Charred Pineapple, Chipotle Salsa…..10
Tijuanero Taco | Al Mojo NY Strip, Avocado Salsa, Pico De Gallo…..10
Suadero Taco | Smoked Prime Brisket, Tomatillo Arbol Salsa…..10
Pollo Asado Taco | Fresh Tomato Salsa, Charred Green Goddess…..10
Sweet Potato Taco | Queso Fresco, Crispy Garlic, Salsa Macha…..10
Carne Asada | Australian Wagyu Teres Major, Smoked Onions, Chile Toreado…..34
Carnitas | Sakura Farms Pork Collar, Frijoles Charros, Pico De Gallo, Escabeche De Habanero…..24
Enchiladas Verdes | Amish Braised Chicken, Queso Fresco, Smoked Black Bean Puree, Tomatillo…..21
Chicken Mole | Spathcock Amish Chicken , Mole Poblano, Buttered Rice, Pickled Onions…..26
BEBIDA
Héroe Verdadero | Mezcal, Rosemary & Orange Sous Vide Campari, Malbec Sweet Vermouth…..13
La Ceguera | Tequila Blanco, Vermouth Blanco, Elderflower, Orange Bitters, Mezcal Rinse…..13
La Guerra Perdura | Mezcal Vago Elote, Ancho Reyes, Orange, Agave, Orange Bitters…..13
Lugar Feliz | Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Peach & Jasmine Agave, Lemon, Lime, Egg White, Jasmine Water…..13
Dinero Gratis | Tequila Blanco, Ancho Reyes Verde, Green Chartreuse, Sage, Lime…..13
No. 13 | Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Elderflower, Cucumber, Lime…..13
Margarita De Tamarindo | Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Tamarind, Orange Liqueur, Agave…..12
Margarita Tradicional | Tequila Blanco, Fresh Orange Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave…..12
Avocado & Jalapeno Margarita | Tequila Blanco, Orange Liqueur, Avocado, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Lime, Agave…..12
Cervezas: Tecate, Modelo, Dos Xx Ambar, Negra Modelo, Corona Extra
Refrescos: Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, Fanta Orange, Fresca Grapefruit, Topo Chico Sparkling, Horchata
ABOUT
Chef Johnny Curiel, a native of Guadalajara, Mexico. He grew up in a family full of chefs. His dad, mom, and sister were all executive chefs at some point which allowed Johnny to hang out in the kitchen and watch them work while growing up.
The La Cantina menu will focus on affordable high-end authentic Mexican food dishes, including tacos, a 36-hour black mole, New York strip fajitas with smoked onions and tortillas made exclusively with corn sourced from Ohio farms.
With connections throughout Mexico developed from his time spent cooking in the country that allow him to get regular shipments of hard to find ingredients, chef Johnny Curiel is a walking encyclopedia of authentic Mexican cooking techniques, recipes, and traditions that few others could ever hope to come close to rival in regards to talent, skill, and knowledge.
CONTACT
326 E 8TH ST. CINCINNATI, OH 45202 | 513-345-6783 | INFO@CROWNCANTINA.COM
326 E 8TH ST. CINCINNATI, OH 45202 | 513-345-6783 | INFO@CROWNCANTINA.COM
Crown Cantina
A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
COMIDA
– STARTERS –
GUACAMOLE | SHAGBARK HEIRLOOM CORN TOSTADAS, CHARRED VEGETABLES, FRESH CORIANDER, QUESO FRESCO … 14
QUESO FUNDIDO | SALSA MACHA VERDE, CHILES TOREADOS, SHAGBARK CORN TORTILLAS … 13
ADD ROASTED CHILE TORNADOS 1 • ADD CHORIZO 2
HAMACHI AGUACHILE | FLASH SEARED HAMACHI, AGUACHILE DE FRESNOS, PINEAPPLE PUREE, MORITA OIL … 22
GRILLED OYSTERS | SERRANO PONZU, FOAMY BUTTER, MACHACA DE RES … MP
WEDGE SALAD | BUTTER LETTUCE, TOMATILLO GREEN GODDESS, JEREZ GASTRIQUE, POMEGRANATE CURED BACON … 15
CAMOTE ASADO | AGAVE ROASTED SWEET POTATO, FENNEL & CUMIN CREMA, SALSA SECA, CHILE MORITA … 16
TOSTADAS & SALSA | AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE ARBOL, FRESH TOMATO SALSA … 7
– LARGE PLATES –
CARNE ASADA | PRIME TERES MAJOR, SMOKED ONIONS, CHILE TOREADO … 38
CAMARONES ASADOS | FLORIDA SUN SHRIMP, SMOKED ONIONS, PICKLED SERRANOS, GUAJILLO ADOBO, BUTTER RICE … 36
CARNITAS | SAKURA FARMS PORK COLLAR, FRIJOLES CHARROS, PICO DE GALLO, ESCABECHE DE HABANERO … 28
ENCHILADAS VERDES | AMISH BRAISED CHICKEN, QUESO FRESCO, SMOKED BLACK BEAN PUREE, TOMATILLO … 23
CHICKEN MOLE | AMISH CHICKEN, MOLE NEGRO, BUTTERED RICE, PICKLED ONIONS … 30
– TACOS –
LAMB BARBACOA | BRAISED LAMB NECK, SALSA DE ARBOL, PICKLED ONIONS … 6
BAJA FISH | PICKLED RED CABBAGE, MAHI MAHI, CHILE TOREADO AIOLI … 6
TIJUANERO | AL MOJO NY STRIP, AVOCADO SALSA, PICO DE GALLO … 6
SUADERO | SMOKED PRIME BRISKET, TOMATILLO ARBOL SALSA … 6
COCHINITA PIBIL | BRAISED PORK COLLAR, RECADO ROJO, XNI-PEC … 6
SWEET POTATO | QUESO FRESCO, CRISPY GARLIC, SALSA MACHA … 5
– SIDES –
CHARRO BEANS … 5
MEXICAN RICE … 5
BUTTER RICE … 5
HOT SAUCE FLIGHT … 4
ESCABECHE … 3
TOSTADAS … 2
TORTILLAS … 2
*Contains or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you have a food allergy, please speak to the chef, a manager or your server.
COMIDA
– STARTERS –
GUACAMOLE | SHAGBARK HEIRLOOM CORN TOSTADAS, CHARRED VEGETABLES, FRESH CORIANDER, QUESO FRESCO … 14
QUESO FUNDIDO | SALSA MACHA VERDE, CHILES TOREADOS, SHAGBARK CORN TORTILLAS … 13
ADD ROASTED CHILE TORNADOS 1 • ADD CHORIZO 2
HAMACHI AGUACHILE | FLASH SEARED HAMACHI, AGUACHILE DE FRESNOS, PINEAPPLE PUREE, MORITA OIL … 22
GRILLED OYSTERS | SERRANO PONZU, FOAMY BUTTER, MACHACA DE RES … MP
WEDGE SALAD | BUTTER LETTUCE, TOMATILLO GREEN GODDESS, JEREZ GASTRIQUE, POMEGRANATE CURED BACON … 15
CAMOTE ASADO | AGAVE ROASTED SWEET POTATO, FENNEL & CUMIN CREMA, SALSA SECA, CHILE MORITA … 16
TOSTADAS & SALSA | AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE ARBOL, FRESH TOMATO SALSA … 7
– LARGE PLATES –
CARNE ASADA | PRIME TERES MAJOR, SMOKED ONIONS, CHILE TOREADO … 38
CAMARONES ASADOS | FLORIDA SUN SHRIMP, SMOKED ONIONS, PICKLED SERRANOS, GUAJILLO ADOBO, BUTTER RICE … 36
CARNITAS | SAKURA FARMS PORK COLLAR, FRIJOLES CHARROS, PICO DE GALLO, ESCABECHE DE HABANERO … 28
ENCHILADAS VERDES | AMISH BRAISED CHICKEN, QUESO FRESCO, SMOKED BLACK BEAN PUREE, TOMATILLO … 23
CHICKEN MOLE | AMISH CHICKEN, MOLE NEGRO, BUTTERED RICE, PICKLED ONIONS … 30
– TACOS –
LAMB BARBACOA | BRAISED LAMB NECK, SALSA DE ARBOL, PICKLED ONIONS … 6
BAJA FISH | PICKLED RED CABBAGE, MAHI MAHI, CHILE TOREADO AIOLI … 6
TIJUANERO | AL MOJO NY STRIP, AVOCADO SALSA, PICO DE GALLO … 6
SUADERO | SMOKED PRIME BRISKET, TOMATILLO ARBOL SALSA … 6
COCHINITA PIBIL | BRAISED PORK COLLAR, RECADO ROJO, XNI-PEC … 6
SWEET POTATO | QUESO FRESCO, CRISPY GARLIC, SALSA MACHA … 5
– SIDES –
CHARRO BEANS … 5
MEXICAN RICE … 5
BUTTER RICE … 5
HOT SAUCE FLIGHT … 4
ESCABECHE … 3
TOSTADAS … 2
TORTILLAS … 2
*Contains or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you have a food allergy, please speak to the chef, a manager or your server.
BEBIDA
– COCTELES –
EL JEFE | TEQUILA BLANCO, CANTERA NEGRA CAFE’, COFFEE, HORCHATA, GOATS MILK CARAMEL … 14
HEROE VERDADERO | MEZCAL, ROSEMARY & ORANGE SOUS VIDE CAMPARI, MALBEC SWEET VERMOUTH … 14
LA CEGUERA | TEQUILA BLANCO, VERMOUTH BLANC, ELDERFLOWER, ORANGE BITTERS, MEZCAL RINSE … 14
LA GUERRA PERDURA | MEZCAL, AMARO, ANCHO REYES, ORANGE BITTERS … 14
LUGAR FELIZ | MEZCAL, LILLET BLANC, PEACH-AGAVE, LEMON, LIME, EGG WHITE, JASMINE WATER … 14
DINERO GRATIS | TEQUILA BLANCO, ANCHO REYES VERDE, GREEN CHARTREUSE, SAGE, CITRUS … 13
MARGARITA DE TAMARINDO | DEL MAGUEY VIDA MEZCAL, TAMARIND, ORANGE LIQUEUR, AGAVE … 14
AVOCADO & JALAPENO MARGARITA | TEQUILA BLANCO, ORANGE LIQUEUR, AVOCADO, CILANTRO, JALAPENO, CITRUS, AGAVE … 14
MARGARITA NO. 13 | TEQUILA BLANCO, ORANGE LIQUEUR, ELDERFLOWER, CITRUS … 13 / 48 SERVES 4
MARGARITA TRADICIONAL | TEQUILA BLANCO, FRESH ORANGE JUICE, FRESH CITRUS JUICE, AGAVE … 13 / 48 SERVES 4
PINA COLADA MARGARITA | TEQUILA BLANCO, FRESH PINEAPPLE, COCONUT FRUIT, CITRUS … 13 / 48 SERVES 4
GHOST & GUAVA MARGARITA | GHOST PEPPER INFUSED TEQUILA, ORANGE LIQUEUR, GUAVA, CITRUS, AGAVE … 14 / 52 SERVES 4
– FLIGHTS –
ALL FLIGHTS CONSIST OF FOUR 1OZ POURS
CANTERA NEGRA TEQUILA … 45
SILVER | NATURAL HINTS OF CITRUS AND CLEAN, EARTHY NOTES ON THE FINISH
REPOSADO | SLIGHTLY SMOKEY NOTES OF BUTTERSCOTCH, OAK, AND PEPPER
ANEJO | NOTES OF CINNAMON, SMOKE, AND VANILLA
CAFE | MADE FROM SMALL BATCH, ESTATE GROWN ESPRESSO BEANS
BOZAL MEZCAL … 50
ENSEMBLE | MADE OF 3 AGAVES: ESPADIN, BARRIL, AND MEXICANO. EASY SIPPING WITH A COMPLEX FINISH
CUISHE | INTENSE CITRUS, GREEN VEGETAL NOTES, AND STRONG MINERALITY
TOBASICHE | HERBACEOUS BOTANICALS, AND NOTES OF QUINCE, AND ANISE
BORREGO | FRUIT FORWARD SWEETNESS WITH A FINISH OF SMOKED LAMB
CASTILLA | RICH AND EARTHY WITH NOTES OF MOCHA, FRESH MINT AND PEPPER
REFRESCOS
MEXICAN COKE … 5
MEXICAN SPRITE … 5
JARRITOS ORANGE … 5
JARRITOS GRAPEFRUIT … 5
DIET COKE … 3
TOPO CHICO SPARKLING … 4.5
HORCHATA … 6
CERVEZAS
TECATE … 6
MODELO … 7
DOS XX AMBAR … 7
NEGRA MODELO … 7
CORONA EXTRA … 7
*Contains or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you have a food allergy, please speak to the chef, a manager or your server.
BEBIDA
– COCTELES –
EL JEFE | TEQUILA BLANCO, CANTERA NEGRA CAFE’, COFFEE, HORCHATA, GOATS MILK CARAMEL … 14
HEROE VERDADERO | MEZCAL, ROSEMARY & ORANGE SOUS VIDE CAMPARI, MALBEC SWEET VERMOUTH … 14
LA CEGUERA | TEQUILA BLANCO, VERMOUTH BLANC, ELDERFLOWER, ORANGE BITTERS, MEZCAL RINSE … 14
LA GUERRA PERDURA | MEZCAL, AMARO, ANCHO REYES, ORANGE BITTERS … 14
LUGAR FELIZ | MEZCAL, LILLET BLANC, PEACH-AGAVE, LEMON, LIME, EGG WHITE, JASMINE WATER … 14
DINERO GRATIS | TEQUILA BLANCO, ANCHO REYES VERDE, GREEN CHARTREUSE, SAGE, CITRUS … 13
MARGARITA DE TAMARINDO | DEL MAGUEY VIDA MEZCAL, TAMARIND, ORANGE LIQUEUR, AGAVE … 14
AVOCADO & JALAPENO MARGARITA | TEQUILA BLANCO, ORANGE LIQUEUR, AVOCADO, CILANTRO, JALAPENO, CITRUS, AGAVE … 14
MARGARITA NO. 13 | TEQUILA BLANCO, ORANGE LIQUEUR, ELDERFLOWER, CITRUS … 13 / 48 SERVES 4
MARGARITA TRADICIONAL | TEQUILA BLANCO, FRESH ORANGE JUICE, FRESH CITRUS JUICE, AGAVE … 13 / 48 SERVES 4
PINA COLADA MARGARITA | TEQUILA BLANCO, FRESH PINEAPPLE, COCONUT FRUIT, CITRUS … 13 / 48 SERVES 4
GHOST & GUAVA MARGARITA | GHOST PEPPER INFUSED TEQUILA, ORANGE LIQUEUR, GUAVA, CITRUS, AGAVE … 14 / 52 SERVES 4
– FLIGHTS –
ALL FLIGHTS CONSIST OF FOUR 1OZ POURS
CANTERA NEGRA TEQUILA … 45
SILVER | NATURAL HINTS OF CITRUS AND CLEAN, EARTHY NOTES ON THE FINISH
REPOSADO | SLIGHTLY SMOKEY NOTES OF BUTTERSCOTCH, OAK, AND PEPPER
ANEJO | NOTES OF CINNAMON, SMOKE, AND VANILLA
CAFE | MADE FROM SMALL BATCH, ESTATE GROWN ESPRESSO BEANS
BOZAL MEZCAL … 50
ENSEMBLE | MADE OF 3 AGAVES: ESPADIN, BARRIL, AND MEXICANO. EASY SIPPING WITH A COMPLEX FINISH
CUISHE | INTENSE CITRUS, GREEN VEGETAL NOTES, AND STRONG MINERALITY
TOBASICHE | HERBACEOUS BOTANICALS, AND NOTES OF QUINCE, AND ANISE
BORREGO | FRUIT FORWARD SWEETNESS WITH A FINISH OF SMOKED LAMB
CASTILLA | RICH AND EARTHY WITH NOTES OF MOCHA, FRESH MINT AND PEPPER
CERVEZAS
TECATE … 6
MODELO … 7
DOS XX AMBAR … 7
NEGRA MODELO … 7
CORONA EXTRA … 7
REFRESCOS
MEXICAN COKE … 5
MEXICAN SPRITE … 5
JARRITOS ORANGE … 5
JARRITOS GRAPEFRUIT … 5
DIET COKE … 3
TOPO CHICO SPARKLING … 4.5
HORCHATA … 6
*Contains or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you have a food allergy, please speak to the chef, a manager or your server.
LOCATION
326 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-345-6783 • Info@CrownCantina.com
MON, TUES, WED, THUR 4:30–10PM • FRI & SAT 4:30–11PM • SUN 4:30–10PM
LOCATION
326 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-345-6783 • Info@CrownCantina.com
MON, TUES, WED, THUR 4:30–10PM • FRI & SAT 4:30–11PM • SUN 4:30–10PM
ABOUT
The Ownership team behind Crown Republic, Losanti, and Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies, is excited to introduce to you, La Cantina.
La Cantina, Crown Restaurant Group’s fourth concept featuring Modern Mexican Cuisine and flavors from the eight regions of Mexico. Our cocktail program focuses on Agave based cocktails with a concentration in Mezcal. We specialize in Nixtamalization, which is the process of taking corn from dry to hydrated, and grinding it into masa and making our own tortillas. What differentiates La Cantina from other south-of-the-border inspired restaurants in the city is its unique blend of authentic Mexican flavors and ingredients that are bold while still being approachable. There’s an attention to detail that takes each dish up a notch, as seen in the Shagbark heirloom corn used to make the tostadas that are served with the guacamole or in the pomegranate cured bacon in the wedge salad.
Since opening Crown Republic Gastropub in 2018, Anthony Sitek and his wife Haley have established a strong following and reputation for top-notch hospitality and inventive, made from scratch dishes. Recent ventures from the group include Losanti, a boutique steakhouse in Over-the- Rhine, and Rosie’s Cocktails and Pies.
“We are excited to bring some Spanish influence, to what has become ‘Crown’s Corner’.”
