Crown Cantina | A Modern Take On Traditional Mexican Cuisine. A 100% Gluten-Free Kitchen
A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
100% GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN
A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE
COMIDA
100% GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN
– STARTERS –
GUACAMOLE – 14
HEIRLOOM CORN TOSTADAS, CHARRED VEGETABLES, FRESH CORIANDER, QUESO FRESCO
QUESO FUNDIDO – 15
SALSA MACHA VERDE, CHILES TOREADOS, CORN TORTILLAS (ADD ROASTED CHILE TORNADOS 1 | ADD CHORIZO 2)
HAMACHI AGUACHILE – 22
FLASH SEARED HAMACHI, AGUACHILE DE FRESNOS, PINEAPPLE PUREE, MORITA OIL
GRILLED OYSTERS – MP
SERRANO PONZU, FOAMY BUTTER, MACHACA DE RES
WEDGE SALAD – 15
BUTTER LETTUCE, TOMATILLO GREEN GODDESS, JEREZ GASTRIQUE, POMEGRANATE CURED BACON
CAMOTE ASADO – 17
AGAVE ROASTED SWEET POTATO, FENNEL & CUMIN CREMA, SALSA SECA, CHILE MORITA
TOSTADAS & SALSA – 7
AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE ARBOL, FRESH TOMATO SALSA
POTATO & CHEESE FLAUTAS – 18
CREMA, QUESO FRESCO, TOMATILLO
– TACOS –
LAMB BARBACOA – 7
BRAISED LAMB NECK, SALSA DE ARBOL, PICKLED ONIONS
BAJA FISH – 7
PICKLED RED CABBAGE, MAHI MAHI, CHILE TOREADO AIOLI
TIJUANERO – 7
AL MOJO NY STRIP, AVOCADO SALSA, PICO DE GALLO
SUADERO – 7
SMOKED PRIME BRISKET, TOMATILLO ARBOL SALSA, Red Onions
SWEET POTATO – 6
QUESO FRESCO, CRISPY GARLIC, SALSA MACHA
– LARGE PLATES –
CARNE ASADA* – 43
PRIME NY STRIP, SMOKED ONIONS, CHILE TOREADO
CAMARONES ASADOS – 36
FLORIDA SUN SHRIMP, SMOKED ONIONS, escabeche, GUAJILLO ADOBO, BUTTER RICE
CARNITAS – 29
PORK COLLAR, FRIJOLES CHARROS, PICO DE GALLO, ESCABECHE DE HABANERO
ENCHILADAS VERDES – 24
AMISH BRAISED CHICKEN, QUESO FRESCO, SMOKED BLACK BEAN PUREE, TOMATILLO
CHICKEN MOLE – 32
AMISH CHICKEN, MOLE NEGRO, BUTTERED RICE, PICKLED ONIONS
COCHINITA PIBIL – 29
BRAISED PORK COLLAR, RECADO ROJO, XNI-PEC, BUTTERED RICE, SMOKED BLACK BEANS
BYO GRINGO TACO – 25
BRAISED BEEF, QUESO CHIHUAHUA, CREMA, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE TOMATILLO
– SIDES –
CHARRO BEANS – 5
BLACK BEANS – 5
MEXICAN RICE – 5
BUTTER RICE – 5
HOT SAUCE FLIGHT – 4
ESCABECHE – 3
TOSTADAS – 2
TORTILLAS – 2
DESAYUNO
11AM-3PM
– STARTERS –
GUACAMOLE | HEIRLOOM CORN TOSTADAS, CHARRED VEGETABLES, FRESH CORIANDER, QUESO FRESCO … 14
QUESO FUNDIDO | SALSA MACHA VERDE, CHILES TOREADOS, CORN TORTILLAS … 15
ADD ROASTED CHILE TORNADOS 1 | ADD CHORIZO 2
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 … 17
TOSTADAS & SALSA | AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE ARBOL, FRESH TOMATO SALSA … 7
POTATO & CHEESE FLAUTAS | CREMA, QUESO FRESCO, TOMATILLO … 18
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TACO BUNDLE … 15
SERVED 2 TACOS WITH MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS
LAMB BARBACOA – BRAISED LAMB NECK, SALSA DE ARBOL, PICKLED ONIONS
BAJA FISH – PICKLED RED CABBAGE, MAHI MAHI, CHILE TOREADO AIOLI
SUADERO – SMOKED PRIME BRISKET, TOMATILLO ARBOL SALSA, Red Onions
COCHINITA PIBIL – BRAISED PORK COLLAR, RECADO ROJO, XNI-PEC
SWEET POTATO– QUESO FRESCO, CRISPY GARLIC, SALSA MACHA
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– BREAKFAST –
BREAKFAST BURRITO | MEXICAN SCRAMBLED EGGS, CHORIZO, QUESO, BLACK BEANS, POTATO SALSA PEPE … 17
CHILAQUILES VERDE* | POACHED EGG , QUESO, ONION, AVOCADO … 18
– SIDES –
CHARRO BEANS …5
BLACK 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
100% GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN
– STARTERS –
GUACAMOLE – 14
HEIRLOOM CORN TOSTADAS, CHARRED VEGETABLES, FRESH CORIANDER, QUESO FRESCO
QUESO FUNDIDO – 15
SALSA MACHA VERDE, CHILES TOREADOS, CORN TORTILLAS
ADD ROASTED CHILE TORNADOS 1 | ADD CHORIZO 2
HAMACHI AGUACHILE – 22
FLASH SEARED HAMACHI, AGUACHILE DE FRESNOS, PINEAPPLE PUREE, MORITA OIL
GRILLED OYSTERS – MP
SERRANO PONZU, FOAMY BUTTER, MACHACA DE RES
WEDGE SALAD – 15
BUTTER LETTUCE, TOMATILLO GREEN GODDESS, JEREZ GASTRIQUE, POMEGRANATE CURED BACON
CAMOTE ASADO – 17
AGAVE ROASTED SWEET POTATO, FENNEL & CUMIN CREMA, SALSA SECA, CHILE MORITA
TOSTADAS & SALSA – 7
AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE ARBOL, FRESH TOMATO SALSA
POTATO & CHEESE FLAUTAS – 18
CREMA, QUESO FRESCO, TOMATILLO
– TACOS –
LAMB BARBACOA – 7
BRAISED LAMB NECK, SALSA DE ARBOL, PICKLED ONIONS
BAJA FISH – 7
PICKLED RED CABBAGE, MAHI MAHI, CHILE TOREADO AIOLI
TIJUANERO – 7
AL MOJO NY STRIP, AVOCADO SALSA, PICO DE GALLO
SUADERO – 7
SMOKED PRIME BRISKET, TOMATILLO ARBOL SALSA, Red Onions
SWEET POTATO – 6
QUESO FRESCO, CRISPY GARLIC, SALSA MACHA
– LARGE PLATES –
CARNE ASADA* – 43
PRIME NY STRIP, SMOKED ONIONS, CHILE TOREADO
CAMARONES ASADOS – 36
FLORIDA SUN SHRIMP, SMOKED ONIONS, escabeche, GUAJILLO ADOBO, BUTTER RICE
CARNITAS – 29
PORK COLLAR, FRIJOLES CHARROS, PICO DE GALLO, ESCABECHE DE HABANERO
ENCHILADAS VERDES – 24
AMISH BRAISED CHICKEN, QUESO FRESCO, SMOKED BLACK BEAN PUREE, TOMATILLO
CHICKEN MOLE – 32
AMISH CHICKEN, MOLE NEGRO, BUTTERED RICE, PICKLED ONIONS
COCHINITA PIBIL – 29
BRAISED PORK COLLAR, RECADO ROJO, XNI-PEC, BUTTERED RICE, SMOKED BLACK BEANS
BYO GRINGO TACO – 25
BRAISED BEEF, QUESO CHIHUAHUA, CREMA, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE TOMATILLO
– SIDES –
CHARRO BEANS – 5
BLACK 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.
DESAYUNO
11AM-3PM
– STARTERS –
GUACAMOLE | 14
HEIRLOOM CORN TOSTADAS, CHARRED VEGETABLES, FRESH CORIANDER, QUESO FRESCO
QUESO FUNDIDO | 15
SALSA MACHA VERDE, CHILES TOREADOS, CORN TORTILLAS / ADD ROASTED CHILE TORNADOS 1 | ADD CHORIZO 2
WEDGE SALAD | 15
BUTTER LETTUCE, TOMATILLO GREEN GODDESS, JEREZ GASTRIQUE, POMEGRANATE CURED BACON
CAMOTE ASADO | 17
AGAVE ROASTED SWEET POTATO, FENNEL & CUMIN CREMA, SALSA SECA, CHILE MORITA
TOSTADAS & SALSA | 7
AVOCADO SALSA, SALSA DE ARBOL, FRESH TOMATO SALSA
POTATO & CHEESE FLAUTAS | 18
CREMA, QUESO FRESCO, TOMATILLO
TACO BUNDLE $15
SERVED 2 TACOS WITH MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS
LAMB BARBACOA
BRAISED LAMB NECK, SALSA DE ARBOL, PICKLED ONIONS
BAJA FISH
PICKLED RED CABBAGE, MAHI MAHI, CHILE TOREADO AIOLI
SUADERO
SMOKED PRIME BRISKET, TOMATILLO ARBOL SALSA, Red Onions
COCHINITA PIBIL
BRAISED PORK COLLAR, RECADO ROJO, XNI-PEC
SWEET POTATO
QUESO FRESCO, CRISPY GARLIC, SALSA MACHA
– BREAKFAST –
BREAKFAST BURRITO | 17
MEXICAN SCRAMBLED EGGS, CHORIZO, QUESO, BLACK BEANS, POTATO SALSA PEPE
CHILAQUILES VERDE* | 18
POACHED EGG , QUESO, ONION, AVOCADO
– SIDES –
CHARRO BEANS …5
BLACK BEANS …5
MEXICAN RICE …5
BUTTER RICE …5
HOT SAUCE FLIGHT …4
ESCABECHE …3
TOSTADAS …2
TORTILLAS …2
100% GLUTEN-FREE KITCHEN
*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
Friday & Saturday 11AM–10PM • Sunday thru Thursday 11AM–9PM
LOCATION
326 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-345-6783 • Info@CrownCantina.com
Friday & Saturday 11AM–10PM • Sunday thru Thursday 11AM–9PM
OUR STORY
Crown Cantina is the hidden gem of Cincinnati’s Mexican dining scene. It’s a place where authenticity and intention converge to provide diners with an evening infused with adventure and a touch of luxury, always ready to surprise with something new. It’s unapologetically bold, offering a high-energy environment for those who love to mix great food with a great time. Elevating Mexican tradition, the menu harmonizes regional nuances with mezcal and tequila cocktails crafted as liquid art. From the cocktails to gluten-free dishes, Cantina is for the adventurous spirit who appreciates both flavor and fun. With its chic, airy atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for date nights, celebrations, or an evening out with friends.
ABOUT
The Ownership team behind Crown Republic, Losanti, Rosie’s Italian, and Five on Vine, is excited to introduce to you, La Cantina.
Crown 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 Crown 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.
“We are excited to bring some Spanish influence, to what has become ‘Crown’s Corner’.”