Cantina del Rio Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Cantina del Rio, a Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurant located in New Braunfels, TX. This casual spot offers a wide range of options, including burgers and vegetarian dishes. With features like takeout, delivery, and wheelchair accessibility, Cantina del Rio aims to cater to all diners. Customers rave about the flavorful food, particularly the Chicken Fajita Nachos and cheese enchiladas. The service is top-notch, with attentive servers like Emersen and Tabitha. The ambiance, situated above the river with oak trees providing shade, adds to the dining experience. Happy hour specials, delicious margaritas, and ample portions make this restaurant a must-visit for Tex-Mex lovers. Don't miss out on trying the homemade chips and addictive hot sauce at Cantina del Rio.
Food Menu
QUESO FLAMEADO
Jack cheese, asadero cheese, pork chorizo and pico de gallo. Comes with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
FRESH GUACAMOLE
Ultra fresh and made daily with ripe avocados mixed with our homemade red salsa. Delicious!
CHILE CON QUESO
Creamy smooth melted cheese with tomatoes, fresh green chiles and spicy serrano peppers.
PICADILLO QUESO
Our homemade Chile con Queso with picadillo.
TOMATILLO VERDE SALSA
Our famous homemade green sauce with fresh tomatillos, serrano peppers, avocado, fresh cilantro and a dash of onion make this one of our fan favorites.
PINEAPPLE SALSA
Fresh diced pineapple with red bell peppers, red onions, cilantro, lime juice and serrano peppers.
THREE AMIGOS DIP
Tomatillo Verde Salsa, Pineapple Salsa and Queso.
BEAN & CHEESE NACHOS
Eight crispy tostadas covered with our tasty refried beans and gooey melted cheddar cheese, topped with jalapenos.
DEL RIO NACHOS
Eight crispy tostadas covered with refried beans, melted cheddar or jack cheese and jalapenos. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
FAJITA NACHOS
Eight crispy tostadas covered with refried beans, melted cheddar or jack cheese and jalapenos. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
FIESTA SALAD
Iceberg and romaine lettuce lightly tossed in our homemade chipotle ranch dressing, topped with diced avocado, pico de gallo, shredded cheddar and jack cheese, and your choice of juicy beef fajita or flame grilled chicken breast. Served with a roasted jalapeno.
FAJITAS FOR ONE
FAJITAS FOR TWO
STEP ONE: THE MEAT
Choose between tender charbroiled beef, flame-grilled chicken, or a combination of the two.
STEP TWO: THE BEANS
Choose between borracho beans or smooth, fresh refried beans.
STEP THREE: THE TORTILLAS
Choose between flour tortillas or soft white corn tortillas.
CRISPY TACO PLATE
Beef picadillo or shredded chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese. Served with a side of guacamole.
SOFT TACO PLATE
Served with a side of guacamole. BEEF PICADILLO topped with lettuce, pico and cheese. SHREDDED CHICKEN topped with lettuce, tomato and lime crema.
FISH TACO PLATE
Grilled tilapia, South Texas slaw, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, avocado, lime and tomatillo verde salsa. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
SHRIMP TACO PLATE
Grilled fresh seasoned gulf shrimp, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, avocado and lime. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
PORK STREET TACOS
mini corn tortillas filled with pork that is marinated in chamoy, achiote paste and fresh-squeezed lime juice, topped with pineapple salsa.
CARNE GUISADA PLATE
Spicy South Texas-style beef tips in tasty gravy. Served with your choice of refried or borracho beans, side of rice and flour or corn tortillas.
EL REY PLATTER
A fresh spin on our famous "El Rey Burger". Ditch the bun and enjoy a juicy half pound patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, avocado slices, pickled jalapenos and homemade ranchero sauce. Served with rice and your choice of borracho or refried beans, garnished with a lettuce and tomato salad.
ENCHILADAS
Served with rice, choice of beans, fresh pico de gallo and a chile con queso tostada. CHEESE ENCHILADAS topped with traditional red sauce with diced white onions. CHICKEN ENCHILADAS with shredded chicken, tomatillo sauce and crema. BEEF ENCHILADAS topped with chile con carne and white onions.
CHALUPA DINNER
Two chalupas served with fresh guacamole and a chile con queso tostada. BEAN topped with lettuce, pico and cheese. BEEF topped with refried beans, lettuce, pico and cheese. CHICKEN topped with refried beans, lettuce, pico and lime crema.
FAJITA QUESADILLA
Jack and cheddar cheese melted on the grill with peppers and onions. Served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
EL REY BURGER
/ lb. seasoned, juicy beef burger dripping with cheddar cheese and topped with avocado slices, pickled jalapenos, mayo and our homemade Ranchero sauce (caramelized tomato, onion, garlic and fresh jalapenos).
GUACAMOLE QUESO BURGER
/ lb. juicy beef patty topped with queso, guacamole, mayo and a pickled jalapeno.
BACON CHEESEBURGER
/ lb. juicy beef patty, thick cut peppered bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo.
CHEESEBURGER
/ lb. juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo.
HAMBURGER
/ lb. juicy beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo.
EL REY MARGARITA
Casa Noble Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, agave, lime juice, orange bitters
LA REINA MARGARITA
Codigo Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, blackberry brandy, agave, live juice, sugar rim
CLASSIC MARGARITA
On the rocks or frozen. Voted "Best Margarita in New Braunfels" years running!
FROZEN MARGARITA
Traditional, strawberry, mango, or sangria swirl
MARGARITA FLIGHT
Frozen Sangria Swirl, Prickly Pear and Pomegranate
SPICY MARGARITA
Dulce Vida Blanco tequila, Fresh jalapeno and lime juice, Cointreau
MANGONADA MARGARITA
Mango margarita with chamoy and Tajin rim
PREMIUM MARGARITA
A handcrafted 'rita with the top shelf tequila of your choice.
MEXICAN MULE
A south-of-the-border twist on a refreshing classic. Your choice of tequila mixed with ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with a sprig of mint.
HOUSEMADE SANGRIA
Homemade with fruit juices squeezed daily, mixed with both red and white wine.
DOMESTIC
Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Lone Star, Lone Star Light, Budweiser
SHINER BOCK
IMPORT
Dos Equis, Corona, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo
MICHELADA
Your choice of beer combined with our special michelada mix recipe.
MEXICAN COKE
JARRITOS
Pineapple, Mandarin, Strawberry
TOPO CHICO
ICED TEA
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Lemonade, Red Flash, Powerade
JUICE
Cranberry, Pineapple, Apple
Drinks Menu
Specials Menu
TEQUILA TASTING FLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY
WEDNESDAY JULY TH ONLY. Featuring G Blanco Tequila, Socorro Anejo Tequila, and Casa Noble Tequila
CLASSIC MARGARITAS, SANGRIA & SWIRLS
$ OFF ALL BEER
BEER & MARGARITAS TO-GO
days a week! Call in or place your order at our hostess stand.