M Cantina Menu

M Cantina, a Latin American restaurant in Dearborn, MI, offers a unique dining experience with vegan options and a focus on sustainability. The menu features flavorful tapas like Chicken Tinga Empanada and Mexican Street Corn, along with refreshing salads like Grilled Veggie Salad and M Cantina Salad. Customers rave about the creative cocktails, upscale dining atmosphere, and the extensive tequila selection. The service may be a bit slow at times, but the ambiance and quality of the food make it worth the wait. From braised short rib tacos to ceviche to margaritas with real roses, M Cantina promises a memorable dining experience for those looking for gourmet Mexican cuisine. Whether you're coming for a date night or a group gathering, M Cantina offers a diverse menu and top-notch service that will leave you planning your next visit.

Tapas

Chicken Tinga Empanada

Served with crema mexicana, queso fresco & chipotle aioli. *dairy, egg, wheat.

$9.60

Chips and Salsa Quad

Fresh fried tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa de frijol, pico de gallo, and roasted tomato salsa. Bean dip contains dairy.

$15.00

Fajita Bites

Marinated flank steak, onions, peppers, guacamole, queso fresco, crema mexicana on tortilla chips. *dair.

$14.40

Maduros

Fried sweet plantains.

$9.60

Papas Bravas

Fried potatoes, chipotle aioli, chili oil. *egg.

$10.80

Plantain Chips

With avocado salsa, chipotle aioli (*egg), & emulsified chile sauce.

$15.00

Passion Fruit & Coconut Ceviche

Shrimp, bay scallops, mango, green apple, & jalapeno. Shellfish.

$21.60

Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

Guacamole, grilled pineapple, fresh corn, cucumbers on butter lettuce. Sesame, soy, wheat

$23.40

Quesadillas

flour tortilla toasted with queso panela, corn, & crema Mexicana, and emulsified pepper salsa. *dairy, wheat.

$10.80

5 Piece Wings

Choice of sweet & spicy sesame, soy, hot wings, mango sriracha habanero, or samba wings sesame, soy, peanut.

$15.00

Tlayuda

Mexican flatbread, mole sauce, crispy onions, & queso chihuahua. *dairy, wheat, nu.

$14.40

Lime Chili Salt

Grilled corn on the cob.

$9.60

Esquites

Grilled corn, shaved off the cob and served in a bowl. lime, chili, salt $8 aioli, queso cotija (*dairy) & chipotle powder, aioli (*egg

$10.80

Aioli, Queso Cotija & Chipotle Powder

Grilled corn on the cob with aioli, cotija cheese and chili powder.

$10.20

Al Pastor

Chile marinated pork, grilled pineapple, sauteed onion & cilantro.

$23.40

Arabes

Marinated grilled chicken breast, green tomato confit, & cucumber, cilantro, yogurt sauce served on a flour tortilla.

$21.60

Braised Short Rib

Certified black angus shredded beef short ribs with mole bbq sauce, crispy knob onions & puffy rice crisps.

$30.60

Cecina

Thinly sliced certified black angus salted beef sauteed with jalapenos, onions, lime juice & garnished with black beans, & queso oaxaca.

$25.20

Chicken Tinga

Shredded chicken, chipotle aioli, corn, queso enchilado, lettuce, & crema mexicana.

$21.60

Chiles Rellenos

Queso fresco stuffed poblano pepper fried in a fluffy egg batter, salsa de jitomate, rice & beans, & micro popcorn garnish.

$21.60

Crispy Fish

Breaded wild icelandic crispy cod, fried brussel sprout petals, guacamole & pico de gallo.

$23.40

Duck Carnitas

Shredded confit styled duck, guava chipotle sauce, chile oil, & crispy onions.

$30.60

Fajitas Tacos

bell peppers, onions, queso Chihuahua, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, & crema Mexicana.

$21.60

Combo Fajita Platter

Chicken, steak and/or shrimp, bell peppers and onions served on a sizzle platter with rice and beans, guacamole, lettuce, cheese, tortillas, pico de gallo.

$57.60

Filet Mignon Tacos

Certified Black Angus Filet, bell peppers, onions, melted cheese, crispy onions, chipotle aioli.

$39.60

M Cantina Surf & Turf

Marinated shrimp & certified black angus flank steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso chihuahua, lettuce & crema Mexicana.

$36.00

Marinated Shrimp

Fresh corn, guacamole, pico de gallo.

$25.20

Churrasco

Certified Black Angus filet mignon, Mexican-styled chimichurri, fire-roasted bell pepper escabeche.

$39.60

Carne Asada

Marinated certified black angus flank steak, queso chihuahua, chipotle aioli, sliced avocado, lime wedges, micro greens.

$30.60

Salmon

Wild caught salmon, avocado-jicama slaw, corn, chile ancho balsamic vinegar reduction, marigold leaf sauce, crispy rice puffs.

$32.40

Vegan Churrasco

Portabella mushrooms, rice, mexican-styled chimichurri sauce, fire roasted bell pepper escabeche.

$22.50

Vegan Rice Tacos

Rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce.

$19.80

Barbacoa de Chivo

Slow roasted then crisped goat meat, pico de gallo, house made chiles en vinagre, crisyp onions, micro-radish greens, lime wedges.

$25.20

Grilled Shrimp

Avocado-jicama slaw, corn, sliced avocado, chipotle aioli.

$28.80

Tacos de Papa

Fingerling potatoes sauteed in a garlic, shallot & rosemary butter, melted cheese, bell peppers & onions, rice, crispy onion, chioptle aioli, micro-greens. Served on a flour tortilla.

$23.40

Lechon Carnitas

18 hour roasted pork, black beans, teriyaki caramelized onions, avocado salsa, queso oaxaca.

$25.20

Smoked Brisket

18 hour roasted pork, black beans, teriyaki caramelized onions, avocado salsa, queso oaxaca.

$32.40

Mexican Street Corn

Salads

Grilled Veggie Salad

Greens, grilled mushrooms, onion, zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers, dried cranberries, queso fresco, house vinaigrette.

$19.80

M Cantina Salad

Green, mango, queso chihuahua, cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced avocado, house vinaigrette.

$19.20

Carne Asada Torta

Sliced marinated certified black angus flank steak mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$30.60

Carne Enchilada Torta

Chili marinated pork mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$23.40

Cecina Torta

Think sliced black a ngus salted beef sauteed with lime juice mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$25.20

Crispy Fish Torta

Crispy wild icelandic cod, with corn, chipotle aioli, pickled onion, & green tomato confit. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$25.20

Grilled Vegetables Torta

Marinated & grilled zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, bell pepper, green tomato, onion. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$22.80

M Cantina Torta

Marinated chicken in our signature spice blend. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$21.60

Milanesa de Pollo Torta

Breaded marinated chicken breast. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.

$21.60

Chile Rellan Torta

Our signature chile relleno with a light egg batter cooked with salsa de jitomate with rice. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado. *wheat, dairy.

$21.60

Salmon Torta

Wild caught salmon, jicama avocado slaw, marigold leaf aioli (huacatay), ancho balsamic reductio , corn, pickled onion *fish. mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado. *wheat, dairy.

$32.40

Brisket Torta

Certified black angus smoked brisket, chipotle aioli, pickled onion and corn. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado. *wheat, dairy.

$32.40

Lechon Carnitas Torta

Pork. 18 hour roasted pork & teriyaki caramelized onions. *sesame, soy. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso Oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado. *wheat, dairy.

$28.80

Popcorn Shrimp Torta

Popcorn shrimp plus pico de gallo, corn, and chipotle shellfish* mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado. *wheat, dairy.

$25.20

Tortas

Side Dishes

Chapulines

$10.80

Chicatanas

Big ass ants.

$14.40

Chiles en Vinagre

House made pickled jalapenos, onions, and carrots.

$3.60

Crema Mexicana Regula

$3.60

Crema Mexican Large

$7.20

Ant Caviar

$18.00

Guacamole Regular

Creamy avocado, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and fresh lime juice.

$4.20

Guacamole Large

Creamy avocado, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and fresh lime juice.

$7.20

Pico de Gallo Regular

$3.15

Pico de Gallo Large

$6.00

Salsa de Frijol Regular

Black bean salsa with roasted jalapenos and cheese *dairy.

$3.15

Salsa de Frijol Large

$6.00

Rice and Beans

$7.20

Roasted Tomato Salsa

$2.40

Gusanos de Maguey

Roasted agave worms.

$18.00

Sliced Avocado

$4.80

Jalapeno

$1.80

Tortillas

Side of 3 flour or corn tortillas.

$2.75

Seared Scallops Tacos

Avocado slaw, corn, chile frito, rice crisps.

$39.00

Smoked Brisket Tacos

Mole bbq, black beans, corn, pickled onion, crispy onions.

$25.50

Lechon Carnitas Tacos

18 hour roasted pork, black beans, teriyaki caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso Oaxaca.

$21.00

Entomophogy Trio/Quad Tacos

Your choice of lime and salt grasshoppers or chile garlic grasshoppers, on a bed of guac, potatoes with bell peppers, onions and melted cheese, grasshopper salsa and crispy onions.

$30.00

Taco De Papas

Fingerling potatoes sauteed in a garlic, shallot, & rosemary butter, bell peppers, onion, melted cheese, chipolte aioli, crispy onions and rice served on a flour tortilla.

$19.50

Al Pastor Tacos

Chili marinated pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, & salsa verde.

$19.50

Arabes Tacos

Marinated grilled chicken breast, tomato confit, cucumber-yogurt sauce & cilantro served on a flour tortilla.

$18.00

Braised Short Rib Tacos

Mole barbecue sauce, crispy knob onions & puffy rice crisps.

$25.50

Carne Asada Tacos

Flank steak, cheese, chipotle sauce, sliced avocados, and lime wedges.

$25.50

Cecina Tacos

Thin sliced beef with caramelized jalapenos & onions, lime juice, beans, queso Oaxaca & micro cilantro.

$21.00

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chipotle aioli, corn, queso enchilado, lettuce, & crema Mexicana.

$18.00

Chile Relleno Tacos

Egg battered, queso fresco stuffed poblano pepper, salsa de tomate, rice & beans with micro popcorn.

$18.00

Churrasco Tacos

Tender filet mignon with chimmichurri sauce and roasted peppers dressed with lime vinaigrette.

$33.00

Crispy Fish Tacos

Golden fried cod, guacamole, pico de gallo, fried brussle sprout leaves.

$19.50

Duck Carnitas Tacos

Guava chipotle sauce, chili oil, crispy onions, and cilantro.

$25.50

Fajita Tacos

All fajita tacos served with bell peppers and onion, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso chihuahua, lettuce and crema mexicana.

$18.00

Fajita Tacos Platter

Steak, chicken and/or shrimp mixed with bell peppers and onions and guacamole, pico de gallo, crema mexicana, queso chihuahua, lettuce, tortillas and rice and beans all on the side.

$48.00

Barbacoa de Chivo Tacos

Roasted goat tacos. Roasted goat, pico de gallo, chiles en vinagre (pickled jalapeno), crispy onion, lime wedges.

$21.00

Marinated Shrimp Tacos

Guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh corn, micro cilantro.

$21.00

Vegan Churrasco Tacos

Portabella mushroom, rice, chimmichurri sauce, fried roasted peppers dressed with lime vinaigrette.

$18.75

Peking Duck Tacos

Roasted duck, diced cucumbers, spicy hoisin sauce, crispy onions.

$27.00

Salmon Tacos

Avocado jicama coleslaw, fresh corn, chile ancho balsamic vinegar reduction, black mint sauce, crispy rice puffs.

$27.00

Surf and Turf Tacos

Steak and shrimp, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, crema Mexicana.

$30.00

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Avocado jicama slaw, fresh corn, sliced avocado, chipotle sauce.

$24.00

Reef and Beef Tacos

Filet mignon, pan-seared scallops, chipotle sauce, emulsified pepper sauce, balsamic reduction.

$57.00

Tacos

Elote

Elotes - Lime, Chili, Salt

On the cob.

$8.00

Esquites - Lime, Chili, Salt

In a bowl.

$8.50

Elotes - Aioli, Cheese, Chipotle

On the cob.

$8.50

Esquites - Aioli, Cheese, Chipotle

In a bowl.

$9.00

Cheesecake

$18.00

Tiramisu

$21.00

Molten Lava Chocolate Cake

$21.00

Creme Brle

$15.00

Churros

$15.00

Cinco Leches Cake with Cafe de Olla Cream

$15.00

Exotico Tres

$15.00

Dessert

Beverages

Ginger Beer

$6.00

Coke - Mexican Soda

$6.00

Pepsi, 1/2 L - Mexican Soda

$8.50

Red Apple Cidral - Mexican Soda

$5.00

Green Apple Cidral - Mexican Soda

$5.00

Sprite - Mexican Soda

$5.00

Sprite, 1/2 L - Mexican Soda

$8.50

Squirt - Mexican Soda

$5.50

7 UP - Mexican Soda

$5.00

Jarritos

$5.00

Bottled Water

$5.00

Caipirinha 0 Proof

$8.00

Margarita 0 Proof

$8.00

Mojito 0 Proof

$9.00

0 Proof Cocktails

M Bar Juices

50/50

House iced tea & lemonade.

$8.50

Aguas Frescas

Choice of horchata, hibiscus or daily special.

$8.00

Lemonade

$8.50

Boost - Immunity

$12.00

Focus - Refresh

Fresh watermelon, lime, mint.

$9.00

House Blend Iced Tea

$8.00

T.P.D

Must be 21 to purchase. Godiva white, chambord, cream.

$17.00

Southern Belle

Must be 21 to purchase. Angel's envy bourbon, peach, lemon, mint, aperol, pineapple, pink grapefruit peel.

$21.00

Amuse Bouche

Must be 21 to purchase. Acai vodka, aperol, lemon, mint & cucumber.

$18.00

Mojito

Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh made-to-order mojitos.

$18.00

Black Mamba

Must be 21 to purchase. Spice infused single malt, ginger, orange, basil, lemon, elderflower.

$21.00

El Bombero

Must be 21 to purchase. Tequila, mango, passion fruit, & ginger.

$19.00

Cubico

Must be 21 to purchase. Cazadores tequila aejo, grilled pineapple, saffron rimmer, touch of vanilla, cinnamon smoked glass.

$21.00

Mexican Bramble

Must be 21 to purchase. Mezcal, fresh muddled blackberries, cassis, hibiscus.

$20.00

The Modern Martini

Must be 21 to purchase. Cilantro and lime infused london dry gin, citrus.

$24.00

Aviation SD

Must be 21 to purchase. Gin, blueberries, bergamot, rosemary, violet liquer.

$20.00

Maple Old Fashioned

Must be 21 to purchase. Bourbon, maple, walnut bitters, vanilla infused orange liqueur.

$21.00

7 Deadly Sins Margarita

Must be 21 to purchase. 100% agave tequila blanco infused with ghost pepper, reaper pepper, scorpion pepper, habanero, jalapeno, serrano, & chiltipin. Order at your own risk.

$19.00

Daiquiri

Must be 21 to purchase. White rum, maraschino liqueur, lime, lemon peel.

$16.00

Autumn Breeze

Must be 21 to purchase. Date infused congnac, grilled apple, cinnamon, apfel liqueur.

$18.00

Blue Rain

Must be 21 to purchase. Vodka, elderflower, bianco vermouth, blueberries.

$18.00

Coming Up Roses

Must be 21 to purchase. Muddled lime, rose petals, rose essence, champagne.

$19.00

Bee Keeper

Must be 21 to purchase. Rye, cream sherry, cherry liqueur, tangerine, honey, lemon.

$18.00

3 G

Must be 21 to purchase. Stirred cocktail with gin, ginger liqueur, elderflower liqueur.

$21.00

Berries & Bubbles

Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh raspberries, vodka, limoncello, lavander.

$20.00

M-Chelada

Must be 21 to purchase. Hot sauce, hibiscus essence, salsa inglesa, Aleppo pepper-lime rimmer, beer.

$12.00

Carajillo, JR

Must be 21 to purchase. Espresso, Liquor 43, touch of Cantera Negra Cafe

$18.00

Coca Sour

Must be 21 to purchase. Coca leaf infused pisco, lime, egg white, bitters, agwa de bolivia.

$18.00

Caipirinha

Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh muddled lime and cachaca.

$17.00

Pisco Sour

Must be 21 to purchase. Pisco Quebrante, lime, egg white, bitters.

$17.00

Brillante

Must be 21 to purchase. Beau joie champagne brut, aperol, grand marnier, 24 k sugar rim, gold leaf.

$24.00

Truffle Shuffle

Must be 21 to purchase. Truffle infused bourbon, truffle infused syrup, and grated fresh truffle.

$32.00

Truffle-Rita

Must be 21 to purchase. Truffle infused patron reposado, gran marnier cuvee, with a truffle salt rim.

$35.00

The Liquid Chef Margarita

Must be 21 to purchase. Clase azul extra aejo tequila, grand marnier cent cinquantenaire, 24 k gold salt rim.

$600.00

Smoked Old Fashioned

Must be 21 to purchase. Knob creek rye, bitters, brown sugar syrup.

$30.00

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Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)

Cigar City IPA

Must be 21 to purchase. Jai Alai. From Florida. ale. 7.5% ABV.

$7.50

Lindemans Lambic - Framboise

Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. lambic. 2.5% ABV.

$22.00

Lindemans Lambic - Peeche

Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. lambic. 2.5% ABV.

$22.00

Elysian Space Dust

Must be 21 to purchase. From Washington. ale. 8.2% ABV.

$8.00

Lagunitas IPA

Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Lagunitas IPNA

Must be 21 to purchase. Non-alcoholic.

$6.50

Roak Devil Dog Oatmeal Stout

Must be 21 to purchase. From Michigan. oatmeal stout. 8.3% ABV.

$6.50

Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA

Must be 21 to purchase. From Colorado. ale. 9% ABV.

$7.50

Duvel Anniversary Large Bottle

Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. ale. 8.5% ABV.

$80.00

Orval Trappist Ale

Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. ale. 6.9% ABV.

$18.50

Rochefort 10 Trappist Ale

Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. ale. 11.3% ABV.

$22.50

Hacker Pschorr Weisse Wheat Ale

Must be 21 to purchase. From Munich. wheat beer. 5.5% ABV.

$7.00

Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout

Must be 21 to purchase. From England. 5% ABV.

$12.00

Samuel Smith Perry Pear

Must be 21 to purchase. From England. Pear Cider. 5% ABV.

$12.00

Smithwick Red Ale

Must be 21 to purchase. From Ireland. ale. 4.5% ABV

$6.50

Modelo Especial

Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.50

Nickel & Nickel, Harris Vineyard

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Merlot Region: Oakville.

$185.00

Chimney Rock

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2018 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Napa Valley.

$320.00

Stag's Leap

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2017 Varietal: Petit Sirah Region: Napa Valley.

$120.00

Caymus

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2019 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Napa Valley.

$240.00

Silver Oak

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Alexander Valley.

$230.00

Paul Hobbs, Cross Barn

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Sonoma County.

$140.00

Grgich Hills

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2015 Varietal: Zinfandel Region: Napa Valley.

$108.00

Groth

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Oakville-Napa.

$195.00

Hartford, Outer Limits Vineyard

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2014 Varietal: Syrah Region: Sonoma Coast.

$152.00

Joseph Phelps, Insignia

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: St. Helena.

$860.00

Opus One

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2017 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot Region: Napa.

$999.00

Vaso Cellars

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2015 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Napa.

$199.00

Dominus

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: Napa Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Region: Napa.

$725.00

Justin Isosceles

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% merlot.

$274.00

Stokes Ghost

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Petit Sirah.

$96.00

Kendall-Jackson Vinter's Reserve

Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2014 Varietal: Merlot.

$16.00

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