Cantina del Rio Menu

1299 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • APPETIZERS

    • QUESO FLAMEADO

      Jack cheese, asadero cheese, pork chorizo and pico de gallo. Comes with your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $13.99
    • FRESH GUACAMOLE

      Ultra fresh and made daily with ripe avocados mixed with our homemade red salsa. Delicious!
      $8.99
    • CHILE CON QUESO

      Creamy smooth melted cheese with tomatoes, fresh green chiles and spicy serrano peppers.
      $9.99
    • PICADILLO QUESO

      Our homemade Chile con Queso with picadillo.
      $10.49
    • 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.
      $7.99
    • PINEAPPLE SALSA

      Fresh diced pineapple with red bell peppers, red onions, cilantro, lime juice and serrano peppers.
      $7.99
    • THREE AMIGOS DIP

      Tomatillo Verde Salsa, Pineapple Salsa and Queso.
      $12.99
    • BEAN & CHEESE NACHOS

      Eight crispy tostadas covered with our tasty refried beans and gooey melted cheddar cheese, topped with jalapenos.
      $9.49
    • 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.
  • SALAD

    • 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

    • 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.
  • TACO PLATES

    • 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.
      $13.49
    • SHRIMP TACO PLATE

      Grilled fresh seasoned gulf shrimp, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, avocado and lime. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.
      $12.99
  • SPECIALTIES

    • PORK STREET TACOS

      3 mini corn tortillas filled with pork that is marinated in chamoy, achiote paste and fresh-squeezed lime juice, topped with pineapple salsa.
      $11.99
    • 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.
      $13.49
    • 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 jalapeños and homemade ranchero sauce. Served with rice and your choice of borracho or refried beans, garnished with a lettuce and tomato salad.
      $14.99
    • 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.
  • BURGERS

    • EL REY BURGER

      1/2 lb. seasoned, juicy beef burger dripping with cheddar cheese and topped with avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, mayo and our homemade Ranchero sauce (caramelized tomato, onion, garlic and fresh jalapeños).
      $11.99
    • GUACAMOLE QUESO BURGER

      1/2 lb. juicy beef patty topped with queso, guacamole, mayo and a pickled jalapeño.
      $11.99
    • BACON CHEESEBURGER

      1/2 lb. juicy beef patty, thick cut peppered bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo.
      $10.99
    • CHEESEBURGER

      1/2 lb. juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo.
      $9.99
    • HAMBURGER

      1/2 lb. juicy beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo.
      $7.99
  • RITAS Y MAS

    • EL REY MARGARITA

      Casa Noble Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, agave, lime juice, orange bitters
      $14.00
    • LA REINA MARGARITA

      Codigo Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, blackberry brandy, agave, live juice, sugar rim
      $14.00
    • CLASSIC MARGARITA

      On the rocks or frozen. Voted "Best Margarita in New Braunfels" 12 years running!
      $7.25
    • FROZEN MARGARITA

      Traditional, strawberry, mango, or sangria swirl
      $7.25
    • MARGARITA FLIGHT

      Frozen Sangria Swirl, Prickly Pear and Pomegranate
      $12.00
    • SPICY MARGARITA

      Dulce Vida Blanco tequila, Fresh jalapeño and lime juice, Cointreau
      $9.50
    • MANGONADA MARGARITA

      Mango margarita with chamoy and Tajin rim
      $8.00
    • 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.
      $7.50
    • HOUSEMADE SANGRIA

      Homemade with fruit juices squeezed daily, mixed with both red and white wine.
      $6.75
  • CERVEZAS

    • DOMESTIC

      Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Lone Star, Lone Star Light, Budweiser
      $5.00
    • SHINER BOCK

      $5.25
    • IMPORT

      Dos Equis, Corona, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo
      $5.50
    • MICHELADA

      Your choice of beer combined with our special michelada mix recipe.
  • DRINKS

    • MEXICAN COKE

      $3.49
    • JARRITOS

      Pineapple, Mandarin, Strawberry
      $3.49
    • TOPO CHICO

      $3.49
    • ICED TEA

      $3.29
    • FOUNTAIN DRINKS

      Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Lemonade, Red Flash, Powerade
      $3.29
    • JUICE

      Cranberry, Pineapple, Apple
      $3.49
  • SPECIALS

    • TEQUILA TASTING FLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY

      WEDNESDAY JULY 24TH ONLY. Featuring G4 Blanco Tequila, Socorro Anejo Tequila, and Casa Noble Tequila
      $16.00
  • HAPPY HOUR

    • CLASSIC MARGARITAS, SANGRIA & SWIRLS

      $4.00
    • $1 OFF ALL BEER

  • BEER & MARGARITAS TO-GO

    • BEER & MARGARITAS TO-GO

      7 days a week! Call in or place your order at our hostess stand.

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