The Original Cantina
The original heart and soul of Cantina del Centro is tucked into the center of Nelson’s historic downtown. Come for tacos, stay for the margs and the music. This is home base in the Kootenays. Where locals gather, and travellers belong.
Phone
(250) 352-3737
Address
565 Baker St, Nelson, BC
Hours
Open 7 days 11:00 am - Late
In Agave We Trust
Drink Menu
Margaritas
2.5oz, hand-shaken, served on the rocks. Made with El Tequileño Reposado and Bols Triple Sec. Upgrade any Margarita with Premium Tequila +$7 (Don Julio Blanco, El Tequileño Platinum, Casamigos Blanco).Margarita De La Casa
16Classic Lime Margarita, Salt
Ginger Cardamom
16Fresh Ginger, Cardamom, Lime, Ginger Crisp
Coconut Habanero
17Coconut, Habanero, Lime, Toasted Coconut
Guava
17Guava, Lime, Tajin Salt
Mezcal Margarita
17Mezcal Espadín, Lime, Tajin Salt
Passionfruit
17Passionfruit, Ginger Syrup, Lime, Ginger Crisp
Verdita
16Pineapple, Mint, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Lime, Tajin Salt
Tamarindo
16Tamarind, Lime, Salt
Bad Hombre
30Don Julio Blanco, Grand Marnier, Lime, Simple Syrup, Salt
Frozen Margarita
14Rotating flavours. Please ask us about our current offering. 2oz
Cocktails
No Way Jose
17Mezcal Espadín, Ginger-Infused Artemisia, Guava, Lime. 2.5oz (Fiery, sunny island feel, healthy right?)
Citrus Got Real
17Mezcal Espadín, Aperol, Orange, Lime, Agave, Orange Bitters. 2oz (Wanna taste the sunset?)
Smoking Gun
17Whiskey, Mezcal Espadín, Lime, Grapefruit, Sage Syrup, Fresh Mint. 2oz (Smooth, herbal, vibrant)
El Comadin
15Tanqueray Gin, Lillet, Seasonal Shrub Mix, Lemon, Egg White. 2oz (Silky-smooth, invigorating)
Smoke on the Peaks
17El Tequileño Blanco, Mezcal Espadín, Herb Liqueur, Pineapple, Lime, Sage. 2.5oz (Smokey, earthy, aromatic)
Countryside Caipirinha
15Cachaça, El Tequileño Blanco, Fresh Lime, Ginger, Tepache. 2oz (Timeless, energizing, chuggable)
Spanish Sangria
13 / 26Red Wine, Amaro Montenegro, Pineapple, Citrus, Cola, Angostura. 2oz (Warm Barcelona night, sí)
Cantina Caesar
15El Tequileño Blanco, Cantina Caesar Mix, Clamato, House-Made Pickled Beans & Rim. 2oz. Add Crispy Prawn +4, Add Crispy Avocado +3
Verdita + Tequila
10Shot of El Tequileño Blanco + Shot of Verdita on the Side. 1oz (Spicy, crisp, fresh)
On Tap
16ozCerveza del Centro
8.5Lager 4% - Slackwater Brewing
Humans
8.5Hazy IPA 6.3% - Parkside Brewing, BC
Rainbow Road
8.5Sour 5% - Rewind Brewing, BC
Idleback
8.5Amber Ale 5.5% - Slackwater Brewing, BC
Rotating Taps
MPAsk us about our feature beers
Bottles
Corona
9330ml, 4.6%
Pacifico
9355ml, 4.6%
Modelo Especial
9355ml, 4.4%
Negra Modelo
9355ml, 5.3%
Corona Sunbrew
8330ml, 0%
Phillips Hazy IPA
7355ml, 0.5%
Micheladas
22ozMichelada de la Casa
11Lager, Spice Mix, Chamoy
Verdita Michelada
12Lager, Spice Mix, Pineapple, Mint, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Chamoy
Ojo Rojo Michelada
12Lager, Clamato, Spice Mix, Chamoy
Without Proof
PG Margarita
8Pick any of the Margarita flavours
Sierra Madre
9Zero Proof Gin, Ginger, Lemon, Hibiscus, Lemongrass Tea, Soda
Lone Ranger
9Zero Proof Gin, Sage, Lemon, Lavender Mint Tea, Soda
Olas Altas
8Passionfruit, Orange, Lime, Sage Syrup, Soda
The Good Boy
8Ginger, Cardamom, Hibiscus, Soda, Bitters
Softies
Jamaica
6Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ginger Beer
6House-Made
Tepache
6Fermented Pineapple
Jarritos
5Ask about Flavours
Lemonade
5A Classic
Bottomless Pop
5Taco Love
Food Menu
GF = Gluten Free, V = Vegan
Botanas
Pico de Gallo & Chips
11(GF, V)
Guacamole & Chips
15(GF, V)
Frijoles Dip & Chips
11(GF, VA)
Dip Trio & Chips
23Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Frijole Dip (GF, VA)
Ceviche
18Bright Rockfish and Prawn Ceviche, Served with Tomatillo Salsa, Leche de Tigre, Avocado & Puffed Corn Crackers (GF)
Tuna Tostadas
20Wasabi-Sesame Tuna, Avocado, Chipotle Aioli, Crispy Leeks (GF)
Esquites
14Charred Corn, Aioli, Cotija, Avocado Crema, Chili-Lime Seasoning, Lime, Green Onions, Cilantro (GF, VA)
Papas Bravas
12Chili-Dusted Crispy Potatoes, Morita Chili Salsa, Cilantro-Lime Aioli, Cotija (GF, VA)
Mexi Fries
13Tater Tots, Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro, Crema, Melted Cheese (GF, VA)
Honey Chipotle Wings
22Topped with Sesame Seeds (GF). Add Cilantro Lime Dip +2
Nachos Grandes
32Melted Cheese, Refried Beans, Pico, Guacamole, Pickled Jalapeños, Crema (GF, VA). Add Chicken Tinga +7, Add Confit Beef +8
Tijuana Caesar Salad
18Artisan Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Crunchy Garlic Crumb, Bacon, Cotija. (GF). Add Crispy Chicken Bites +7, Add Grilled Prawns +9
Tacos & Quesadillas
Tacos: 4.5" Corn Tortillas, Street Style | Quesadillas: 6" Folded Corn Tortillas, Melted Cheese. Price shown as Taco / Quesadilla.Avocado Frito
5.50 / 8Crispy Avocado, Kimchi, Sesame Seeds, Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro (VA)
Mushroom Mole
5.50 / 8Mushrooms, Poblano Mole Sauce, Sour Cream, Pickled Shimeji, Cotija, Cilantro (VA)
Oh My Gourd!
5.50 / 8Butternut Squash, Kale, Fried Cheese, Chimichurri, Cilantro (VA)
Al Pastor
5.50 / 8Achiote Spiced Pork, Roasted Pineapple, Onion, Cilantro
Argentine
5.50 / 8Chargrilled Confit Beef Brisket, Squash, Kale, Chimichurri, Cilantro
Chicken Tinga
5.50 / 8Smokey Chipotle-Tomato Chicken, Sour Cream, Cotija, Cilantro
Pescado
5.50 / 8Crispy Fish, Pickled Slaw, Avocado Aioli, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro
Camaron
5.50 / 8Crispy Prawn, Pineapple Salsa, Chipotle Aioli, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro
Premium Tacos
Papi Steak Taco
12AAA Strip-Loin, Morita Salsa, Avocado Crema, Onion, Cilantro, 6" Corn Tortilla
Quesabirria Tacos
18Two Cheese-Crusted Corn Tacos, Beef, More Cheese, Onion, Cilantro, Pickled Jalapeño, Chimichurri-Beef Consommé
Baja Tacos
Flour Tortillas, Comes in Pairs.Baja Fish
19Flour Tortilla, Beer-Battered Fish, Pico, Lime-Cilantro Slaw, Citrus Aioli
Baja Shrimp
19Flour Tortilla, Grilled Chili Shrimps, Pico, Lime-Cilantro Slaw, Citrus Aioli
El Cluckador
19Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Zesty Slaw, Pineapple Pico, Morita Salsa, Cilantro
Mushroom Mole Baja
19Mixed Mushrooms, Poblano Mole Sauce, Pickled Shimeji, Sour Cream, Cotija, Cilantro
Enchiladas
With Cheese, folded into Corn Tortillas. Topped with Crema, Cotija, Pico, Cilantro and your choice of Salsa Verde or Salsa Roja. Served with Rice and Beans.Chicken Tinga
24(GF)
Confit Beef
25(GF)
Mushroom Mole
23(GF, VA)
Plated Burritos
Available as Bowls (GF). Shredded Cheese, Mexi-Rice, Frijoles, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Red Cabbage. Topped with Salsa Roja & Sour CreamChicken Tinga Burrito
24Chargrilled Beef Burrito
25Mushroom Mole Burrito
23(VA)
Postres
Churros
12Street Doughnuts, Dulce de Leche
Chili-Choc Brownie
12Raspberry Coulis, Candied Almonds, Big Dee's Ice Cream (GF, V)
Flan de Naranja
12Orange Caramel Flan, Pineapple & Orange Salsa, Corn Masa Crumble (GF)
Los Niños
Kids Quesadilla
9Corn Tortilla, Cheese (GF)
Kids Chicken Nuggets
13Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Tots, Plum Sauce
Kids Cheeseburger
15Smashed Beef Patty, Cheese, Tots, Ketchup
SATURDAY & SUNDAY [ 11AM – 3PM ]
Super Bueno Eggs Benny
All bennies are served on jalapeño cornbread with poached eggs & mezcal-lime hollandaise.Beef Brisket
25Chargrilled Confit Brisket, Cabbage, Crispy Leek (GF)
Bacon & Avo
23Brown Sugar Bacon, Avocado, Pico de Gallo (GF)
Mushroom
22Sautéed Forest Mushroom & Crispy Leek (GF)
Los Clásicos
Avocado Toast
19Toasted Sourdough, Morita Salsa, Smashed Avocado, Poached Eggs, Tomatillo Salsa, with Crispy Papas
Classico
18Eggs any Style, Bacon or Chorizo, Toasted Sourdough, Roasted Peppers & Crispy Papas
Apple Pie Pancakes
22Corn masa pancakes, Tart Cinnamon-Apple Compote, Dulce de Leche, Big Dee's Ice Cream, Corn Masa Crumble (GF)
Breaky Burrito
18Flour Tortilla, Mexican-Spiced Chorizo, Six-Cheese Blend, Pico, Buttery Scrambled Eggs, Honey Chipotle Sauce, Crispy Avo (VA)
Huevos Rancheros
19Crispy Tostadas, Fried Eggs, Cheese, Beans, Avocado, Cotija, Crema & Pico de Gallo (GF, VA)
Chargrilled Beef Hash
22Poached Eggs, Crispy Papas, Peppers and Onions, Secret Hash Sauce, Citrus Aioli, Morita Salsa, Cotija & Avocado (GF)
Lunch
Monday - Sunday11am - 5pm
Dinner
Monday - Sunday5pm - Late
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday11am - 3pm
¡Social!
