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.
Chips and Salsa Quad
Fresh fried tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa de frijol, pico de gallo, and roasted tomato salsa. Bean dip contains dairy.
Fajita Bites
Marinated flank steak, onions, peppers, guacamole, queso fresco, crema mexicana on tortilla chips. *dair.
Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Papas Bravas
Fried potatoes, chipotle aioli, chili oil. *egg.
Plantain Chips
With avocado salsa, chipotle aioli (*egg), & emulsified chile sauce.
Passion Fruit & Coconut Ceviche
Shrimp, bay scallops, mango, green apple, & jalapeno. Shellfish.
Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Shrimp Lettuce Wrap
Guacamole, grilled pineapple, fresh corn, cucumbers on butter lettuce. Sesame, soy, wheat
Quesadillas
flour tortilla toasted with queso panela, corn, & crema Mexicana, and emulsified pepper salsa. *dairy, wheat.
5 Piece Wings
Choice of sweet & spicy sesame, soy, hot wings, mango sriracha habanero, or samba wings sesame, soy, peanut.
Tlayuda
Mexican flatbread, mole sauce, crispy onions, & queso chihuahua. *dairy, wheat, nu.
Lime Chili Salt
Grilled corn on the cob.
Esquites
Grilled corn, shaved off the cob and served in a bowl. lime, chili, salt $8 aioli, queso cotija (*dairy) & chipotle powder, aioli (*egg
Aioli, Queso Cotija & Chipotle Powder
Grilled corn on the cob with aioli, cotija cheese and chili powder.
Al Pastor
Chile marinated pork, grilled pineapple, sauteed onion & cilantro.
Arabes
Marinated grilled chicken breast, green tomato confit, & cucumber, cilantro, yogurt sauce served on a flour tortilla.
Braised Short Rib
Certified black angus shredded beef short ribs with mole bbq sauce, crispy knob onions & puffy rice crisps.
Cecina
Thinly sliced certified black angus salted beef sauteed with jalapenos, onions, lime juice & garnished with black beans, & queso oaxaca.
Chicken Tinga
Shredded chicken, chipotle aioli, corn, queso enchilado, lettuce, & crema mexicana.
Chiles Rellenos
Queso fresco stuffed poblano pepper fried in a fluffy egg batter, salsa de jitomate, rice & beans, & micro popcorn garnish.
Crispy Fish
Breaded wild icelandic crispy cod, fried brussel sprout petals, guacamole & pico de gallo.
Duck Carnitas
Shredded confit styled duck, guava chipotle sauce, chile oil, & crispy onions.
Fajitas Tacos
bell peppers, onions, queso Chihuahua, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, & crema Mexicana.
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.
Filet Mignon Tacos
Certified Black Angus Filet, bell peppers, onions, melted cheese, crispy onions, chipotle aioli.
M Cantina Surf & Turf
Marinated shrimp & certified black angus flank steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso chihuahua, lettuce & crema Mexicana.
Marinated Shrimp
Fresh corn, guacamole, pico de gallo.
Churrasco
Certified Black Angus filet mignon, Mexican-styled chimichurri, fire-roasted bell pepper escabeche.
Carne Asada
Marinated certified black angus flank steak, queso chihuahua, chipotle aioli, sliced avocado, lime wedges, micro greens.
Salmon
Wild caught salmon, avocado-jicama slaw, corn, chile ancho balsamic vinegar reduction, marigold leaf sauce, crispy rice puffs.
Vegan Churrasco
Portabella mushrooms, rice, mexican-styled chimichurri sauce, fire roasted bell pepper escabeche.
Vegan Rice Tacos
Rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce.
Barbacoa de Chivo
Slow roasted then crisped goat meat, pico de gallo, house made chiles en vinagre, crisyp onions, micro-radish greens, lime wedges.
Grilled Shrimp
Avocado-jicama slaw, corn, sliced avocado, chipotle aioli.
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.
Lechon Carnitas
18 hour roasted pork, black beans, teriyaki caramelized onions, avocado salsa, queso oaxaca.
Smoked Brisket
18 hour roasted pork, black beans, teriyaki caramelized onions, avocado salsa, queso oaxaca.
Mexican Street Corn
Salads
Grilled Veggie Salad
Greens, grilled mushrooms, onion, zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers, dried cranberries, queso fresco, house vinaigrette.
M Cantina Salad
Green, mango, queso chihuahua, cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced avocado, house vinaigrette.
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.
Carne Enchilada Torta
Chili marinated pork mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milanesa de Pollo Torta
Breaded marinated chicken breast. Mexican styled "panini" pressed with queso oaxaca, black beans, aioli, caramelized onions & jalapenos, lettuce & sliced avocado.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tortas
Side Dishes
Chapulines
Chicatanas
Big ass ants.
Chiles en Vinagre
House made pickled jalapenos, onions, and carrots.
Crema Mexicana Regula
Crema Mexican Large
Ant Caviar
Guacamole Regular
Creamy avocado, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Guacamole Large
Creamy avocado, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Pico de Gallo Regular
Pico de Gallo Large
Salsa de Frijol Regular
Black bean salsa with roasted jalapenos and cheese *dairy.
Salsa de Frijol Large
Rice and Beans
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Gusanos de Maguey
Roasted agave worms.
Sliced Avocado
Jalapeno
Tortillas
Side of 3 flour or corn tortillas.
Seared Scallops Tacos
Avocado slaw, corn, chile frito, rice crisps.
Smoked Brisket Tacos
Mole bbq, black beans, corn, pickled onion, crispy onions.
Lechon Carnitas Tacos
18 hour roasted pork, black beans, teriyaki caramelized onions, avocado salsa, and queso Oaxaca.
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.
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.
Al Pastor Tacos
Chili marinated pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, & salsa verde.
Arabes Tacos
Marinated grilled chicken breast, tomato confit, cucumber-yogurt sauce & cilantro served on a flour tortilla.
Braised Short Rib Tacos
Mole barbecue sauce, crispy knob onions & puffy rice crisps.
Carne Asada Tacos
Flank steak, cheese, chipotle sauce, sliced avocados, and lime wedges.
Cecina Tacos
Thin sliced beef with caramelized jalapenos & onions, lime juice, beans, queso Oaxaca & micro cilantro.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chipotle aioli, corn, queso enchilado, lettuce, & crema Mexicana.
Chile Relleno Tacos
Egg battered, queso fresco stuffed poblano pepper, salsa de tomate, rice & beans with micro popcorn.
Churrasco Tacos
Tender filet mignon with chimmichurri sauce and roasted peppers dressed with lime vinaigrette.
Crispy Fish Tacos
Golden fried cod, guacamole, pico de gallo, fried brussle sprout leaves.
Duck Carnitas Tacos
Guava chipotle sauce, chili oil, crispy onions, and cilantro.
Fajita Tacos
All fajita tacos served with bell peppers and onion, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso chihuahua, lettuce and crema mexicana.
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.
Barbacoa de Chivo Tacos
Roasted goat tacos. Roasted goat, pico de gallo, chiles en vinagre (pickled jalapeno), crispy onion, lime wedges.
Marinated Shrimp Tacos
Guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh corn, micro cilantro.
Vegan Churrasco Tacos
Portabella mushroom, rice, chimmichurri sauce, fried roasted peppers dressed with lime vinaigrette.
Peking Duck Tacos
Roasted duck, diced cucumbers, spicy hoisin sauce, crispy onions.
Salmon Tacos
Avocado jicama coleslaw, fresh corn, chile ancho balsamic vinegar reduction, black mint sauce, crispy rice puffs.
Surf and Turf Tacos
Steak and shrimp, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, crema Mexicana.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Avocado jicama slaw, fresh corn, sliced avocado, chipotle sauce.
Reef and Beef Tacos
Filet mignon, pan-seared scallops, chipotle sauce, emulsified pepper sauce, balsamic reduction.
Tacos
Elote
Elotes - Lime, Chili, Salt
On the cob.
Esquites - Lime, Chili, Salt
In a bowl.
Elotes - Aioli, Cheese, Chipotle
On the cob.
Esquites - Aioli, Cheese, Chipotle
In a bowl.
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Molten Lava Chocolate Cake
Creme Brle
Churros
Cinco Leches Cake with Cafe de Olla Cream
Exotico Tres
Dessert
Beverages
Ginger Beer
Coke - Mexican Soda
Pepsi, 1/2 L - Mexican Soda
Red Apple Cidral - Mexican Soda
Green Apple Cidral - Mexican Soda
Sprite - Mexican Soda
Sprite, 1/2 L - Mexican Soda
Squirt - Mexican Soda
7 UP - Mexican Soda
Jarritos
Bottled Water
Caipirinha 0 Proof
Margarita 0 Proof
Mojito 0 Proof
0 Proof Cocktails
M Bar Juices
50/50
House iced tea & lemonade.
Aguas Frescas
Choice of horchata, hibiscus or daily special.
Lemonade
Boost - Immunity
Focus - Refresh
Fresh watermelon, lime, mint.
House Blend Iced Tea
T.P.D
Must be 21 to purchase. Godiva white, chambord, cream.
Southern Belle
Must be 21 to purchase. Angel's envy bourbon, peach, lemon, mint, aperol, pineapple, pink grapefruit peel.
Amuse Bouche
Must be 21 to purchase. Acai vodka, aperol, lemon, mint & cucumber.
Mojito
Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh made-to-order mojitos.
Black Mamba
Must be 21 to purchase. Spice infused single malt, ginger, orange, basil, lemon, elderflower.
El Bombero
Must be 21 to purchase. Tequila, mango, passion fruit, & ginger.
Cubico
Must be 21 to purchase. Cazadores tequila aejo, grilled pineapple, saffron rimmer, touch of vanilla, cinnamon smoked glass.
Mexican Bramble
Must be 21 to purchase. Mezcal, fresh muddled blackberries, cassis, hibiscus.
The Modern Martini
Must be 21 to purchase. Cilantro and lime infused london dry gin, citrus.
Aviation SD
Must be 21 to purchase. Gin, blueberries, bergamot, rosemary, violet liquer.
Maple Old Fashioned
Must be 21 to purchase. Bourbon, maple, walnut bitters, vanilla infused orange liqueur.
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.
Daiquiri
Must be 21 to purchase. White rum, maraschino liqueur, lime, lemon peel.
Autumn Breeze
Must be 21 to purchase. Date infused congnac, grilled apple, cinnamon, apfel liqueur.
Blue Rain
Must be 21 to purchase. Vodka, elderflower, bianco vermouth, blueberries.
Coming Up Roses
Must be 21 to purchase. Muddled lime, rose petals, rose essence, champagne.
Bee Keeper
Must be 21 to purchase. Rye, cream sherry, cherry liqueur, tangerine, honey, lemon.
3 G
Must be 21 to purchase. Stirred cocktail with gin, ginger liqueur, elderflower liqueur.
Berries & Bubbles
Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh raspberries, vodka, limoncello, lavander.
M-Chelada
Must be 21 to purchase. Hot sauce, hibiscus essence, salsa inglesa, Aleppo pepper-lime rimmer, beer.
Carajillo, JR
Must be 21 to purchase. Espresso, Liquor 43, touch of Cantera Negra Cafe
Coca Sour
Must be 21 to purchase. Coca leaf infused pisco, lime, egg white, bitters, agwa de bolivia.
Caipirinha
Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh muddled lime and cachaca.
Pisco Sour
Must be 21 to purchase. Pisco Quebrante, lime, egg white, bitters.
Brillante
Must be 21 to purchase. Beau joie champagne brut, aperol, grand marnier, 24 k sugar rim, gold leaf.
Truffle Shuffle
Must be 21 to purchase. Truffle infused bourbon, truffle infused syrup, and grated fresh truffle.
Truffle-Rita
Must be 21 to purchase. Truffle infused patron reposado, gran marnier cuvee, with a truffle salt rim.
The Liquid Chef Margarita
Must be 21 to purchase. Clase azul extra aejo tequila, grand marnier cent cinquantenaire, 24 k gold salt rim.
Smoked Old Fashioned
Must be 21 to purchase. Knob creek rye, bitters, brown sugar syrup.
The Liquid Chef Siganture Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)
Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)
Cigar City IPA
Must be 21 to purchase. Jai Alai. From Florida. ale. 7.5% ABV.
Lindemans Lambic - Framboise
Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. lambic. 2.5% ABV.
Lindemans Lambic - Peeche
Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. lambic. 2.5% ABV.
Elysian Space Dust
Must be 21 to purchase. From Washington. ale. 8.2% ABV.
Lagunitas IPA
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas IPNA
Must be 21 to purchase. Non-alcoholic.
Roak Devil Dog Oatmeal Stout
Must be 21 to purchase. From Michigan. oatmeal stout. 8.3% ABV.
Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA
Must be 21 to purchase. From Colorado. ale. 9% ABV.
Duvel Anniversary Large Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. ale. 8.5% ABV.
Orval Trappist Ale
Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. ale. 6.9% ABV.
Rochefort 10 Trappist Ale
Must be 21 to purchase. From Belgium. ale. 11.3% ABV.
Hacker Pschorr Weisse Wheat Ale
Must be 21 to purchase. From Munich. wheat beer. 5.5% ABV.
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
Must be 21 to purchase. From England. 5% ABV.
Samuel Smith Perry Pear
Must be 21 to purchase. From England. Pear Cider. 5% ABV.
Smithwick Red Ale
Must be 21 to purchase. From Ireland. ale. 4.5% ABV
Modelo Especial
Must be 21 to purchase.
Nickel & Nickel, Harris Vineyard
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Merlot Region: Oakville.
Chimney Rock
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2018 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Napa Valley.
Stag's Leap
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2017 Varietal: Petit Sirah Region: Napa Valley.
Caymus
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2019 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Napa Valley.
Silver Oak
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Alexander Valley.
Paul Hobbs, Cross Barn
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Franc Region: Sonoma County.
Grgich Hills
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2015 Varietal: Zinfandel Region: Napa Valley.
Groth
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Oakville-Napa.
Hartford, Outer Limits Vineyard
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2014 Varietal: Syrah Region: Sonoma Coast.
Joseph Phelps, Insignia
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: St. Helena.
Opus One
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2017 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot Region: Napa.
Vaso Cellars
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2015 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Napa.
Dominus
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: Napa Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Region: Napa.
Justin Isosceles
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% merlot.
Stokes Ghost
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Petit Sirah.
Kendall-Jackson Vinter's Reserve
Must be 21 to purchase. Vintage: 2014 Varietal: Merlot.