Republic Cantina Menu

43 N St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Mains

    • Enchiladas

      2 enchiladas topped w/ cotija cheese w/ our house white rice & refried beans.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Flautas

      deep fried corn tortilla w/ chicken, cabbage, cotija, tomato salsa, pickled onion & micro cilantro
      $14.00
    • Taco Lunch

      served on our house flour tortillas. Your choice of 2 tacos w/ our house white rice & refried beans - Chicken al Carbón w/ onions, peppers, guac & pico - Taco Norteño w/ carne guisada, grilled onions, avo & melty chihuahua - Pulled Pork w/ piña salsa, cabbage, chile arbol salsa - Smoked Mushroom w/ tofu & seasonal veggies - Grilled Shrimp w/ onions, peppers, guac, pico & chile arbol salsa
      $15.00
  • Salads

    • Tijuana Caesar Salad

      little gem, chipotle caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, cashew parmesan
      $11.00
    • Taco Salad

      avo, black beans, onion, pico, cheddar & cotija, Fritos, cilantro ranch
      $12.00
    • Guacamole Salad

      a Tex-Mex classic: romaine, guac, pickled onion, fresno, cilantro ranch
      $11.00
  • Chips & Things

    • Chile Con Queso

      that good Texas style queso. Served with chips
      $7.00
    • Queso Compuesto

      our house chile con queso with carne guisada, guac and pico de gallo. Served with chips
      $10.00
    • Guacamole

      simple and classic: avo, onion, lime, cilantro, jalapeño. Served with chips
      $9.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      our house salsa roja, served with chips
      $2.00
  • Big Breakfast

    • Migas Platter

      scrambled egg, onion, pepper, cheddar, tortilla chips on top, 3 housemade flour tortillas
      $13.00
    • Chilaquiles

      tortilla chips bathed in verdant chile sauce, topped w/ fried egg, avo, crema, onion, cilantro, pico & cotija cheese
      $14.00
    • Pupusa Platter

      2 classic pupusa filled with melty chihuaha cheese topped w/ slaw and salsa roja. Put a TX spin on it with an optional topping of guisada or brisket
      $14.00
    • Avocado Texas Toast

      avocado, guac, radish, fried onion, cotija cheese
      $10.00
    • Fruit & Granola

      berries, granola, yogurt, honey & powdered sugar
      $9.00
  • Breakfast Tacos 🌮

    • Brisket & Egg Taco

      w/ fried onion, potato, avo salsa, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Chorizo & Egg Taco

      w/ salsa verde, potato, cotija, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Carne Guisada Taco

      braised beef in chili gravy w/ scrambled egg, cheddar, scallions & tortilla crisps. Served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Migas Taco

      scrambled egg, grilled onion/pepper, avo, cheddar, cotija & tortilla chips on top , served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Bacon & Egg Taco

      w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $4.00
    • Potato & Egg Taco

      w/ cheddar & onion, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $4.00
    • Bean & Egg Taco

      refried beans w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $4.00
    • Smoked Mushroom & Tofu Scramble Taco

      w/ seasonal veggies, guac served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
  • Sides

    • Garlic Rice

      our house white rice
      $3.00
    • Black Beans

      topped w/ cotija cheese & onions
      $3.00
    • Refried Beans

      $3.00
    • Side Of 4 Tortillas

      our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or sub corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)
      $3.00
    • Side Guacamole

      2oz portion
      $2.00
    • Side Pico

      2oz portion
      $0.25
    • Side Crema

      2oz portion
      $0.25
    • Side Pickled Jalapeño

      2oz portion
      $0.50
    • Side Fresh Jalapeño

      2oz portion
      $0.50
    • Side Cheddar Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
    • Side Cotija Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
    • Side Chihuaha Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
  • Niños

    • Kids Cheese Enchilada

      1 cheese & onion enchi wrapped in corn tortilla. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
    • Kids Hard Taco

      1 beef taco topped w/ shredded cheese & lettuce. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
    • Kids Quesadilla

      small cheese quesadilla served on housemade flour tortillas. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
  • Dessert

    • Tres Leches Cake

      chantilly cream, black pepper strawberry
      $9.00
    • Sopapillas

      tossed in mesquite flour, sugar & cinnamon, served w/ chamomile honey
      $9.00
    • MHC Creme Brûlée

      lightly spiced chocolate custard w/ brûlée crust & strawberry
      $9.00
  • Chips & Things

    • Chile Con Queso

      that good Texas style queso. Served with chips
      $7.00
    • Queso Compuesto

      our house chile con queso with carne guisada, guac and pico de gallo. Served with chips
      $10.00
    • Guacamole

      simple and classic: avo, onion, lime, cilantro, jalapeño. Served with chips
      $9.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      our house salsa roja, served with chips
      $2.00
  • Big Breakfast

    • Migas Platter

      scrambled egg, onion, pepper, cheddar, tortilla chips on top, 3 housemade flour tortillas
      $13.00
    • Chilaquiles

      tortilla chips bathed in verdant chile sauce, topped w/ fried egg, avo, crema, onion, cilantro, pico & cotija cheese
      $14.00
    • Jesucristo Sandwich

      our TX take on a Monte Cristo: brisket, ham, melty chihuahua & cheddar, served on Texas/French toast, topped w/ powdered sugar and mesquite flour, and served w/ a side of raspberry jam
      $14.00
    • Breakfast Enchis

      1 brisket + 1 veggie enchilada smothered in red chili gravy, topped w/ a fried egg
      $15.00
    • Pupusa Platter

      2 classic pupusa filled with melty chihuaha cheese topped w/ slaw and salsa roja. Put a TX spin on it with an optional topping of guisada or brisket
      $14.00
  • Light Fare

    • Fruit & Granola

      berries, granola, yogurt, honey & powdered sugar
      $9.00
    • Guacamole Salad

      a Tex-Mex classic: romaine, guac, pickled onion, fresno, cilantro ranch
      $7.00
    • Avocado Texas Toast

      avocado, guac, radish, fried onion, cotija cheese
      $10.00
  • Breakfast Tacos 🌮

    • Brisket & Egg Taco

      w/ fried onion, potato, avo salsa, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Chorizo & Egg Taco

      w/ salsa verde, potato, cotija, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Carne Guisada Taco

      braised beef in chili gravy w/ scrambled egg, cheddar, scallions & tortilla crisps. Served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Migas Taco

      scrambled egg, grilled onion/pepper, avo, cheddar, cotija & tortilla chips on top , served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
    • Bacon & Egg Taco

      w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $4.00
    • Potato & Egg Taco

      w/ cheddar & onion, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $4.00
    • Bean & Egg Taco

      refried beans w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $4.00
    • Smoked Mushroom & Tofu Scramble Taco

      w/ seasonal veggies, guac served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
      $5.00
  • Sides

    • Garlic Rice

      our house white rice
      $3.00
    • Black Beans

      topped w/ cotija cheese & onions
      $3.00
    • Refried Beans

      $3.00
    • Side Of 4 Tortillas

      our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or sub corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)
      $3.00
    • Side Guacamole

      2oz portion
      $2.00
    • Side Pico

      2oz portion
      $0.25
    • Side Crema

      2oz portion
      $0.25
    • Side Fresh Jalapeño

      2oz portion
      $0.50
    • Side Pickled Jalapeño

      2oz portion
      $0.50
    • Side Cheddar Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
    • Side Cotija Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
    • Side Chihuaha Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
  • Niños

    • Kids Cheese Enchilada

      1 cheese & onion enchi wrapped in corn tortilla. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
    • Kids Hard Taco

      1 beef taco topped w/ shredded cheese & lettuce. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
    • Kids Quesadilla

      small cheese quesadilla served on housemade flour tortillas. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
  • Dessert

    • Tres Leches Cake

      chantilly cream, black pepper strawberry
      $9.00
    • Sopapillas

      tossed in mesquite flour, sugar & cinnamon, served w/ chamomile honey
      $9.00
    • MHC Creme Brûlée

      lightly spiced chocolate custard w/ brûlée crust & strawberry
      $9.00
  • Coffee & Tea ☕️

    • 12oz Drip Coffee

      New Yorker by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of cocoa, candied walnuts, nougat
      $3.00
    • 16oz Drip Coffee

      New Yorker by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of cocoa, candied walnuts, nougat
      $3.50
    • Cold Brew

      16oz cold brew, prepped in house - Brazil Beleza by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of black currant, dulce de leche, cashew
      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      choice of flavors
      $3.50
    • Iced Tea

      house black tea
      $3.50
  • Espresso Drinks ☕️

    • Espresso

      Frogtown by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of marzipan, cacao, hazelnut
      $3.00
    • Cappuccino

      espresso, steamed milk and foam
      $4.00
    • Latte

      espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk on top
      $4.50
    • Americano

      espresso with hot water
      $3.00
    • Iced Latte

      espresso with chilled milk and ice
      $4.50
    • Iced Horchata Latte

      espresso with chilled housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk) and ice
      $5.50
    • Cortado

      espresso drink of equal parts espresso and steamed milk
      $3.50
    • Mexicano

      espresso & Mexican Coke
      $5.50
  • Wine 🍷

    • Laurent Inocente

      carmenere: light n' smooth red; berries, pepper, leather
      $12.00
    • Laurent Vinadoso

      chardonnay: fruity, nutty, floral, vino verde-y, not buttery
      $12.00
    • Oriol Rossell Cava Brut

      bubbly: tart fruit & salty minerality from traditional Cava grapes
      $11.00
  • By the Bottle

    • Laurent Inocente (Bottle)

      $44.00
    • Laurent Vinadoso (Bottle)

      $44.00
  • Non-Alcoholic

    • Topo Chico

      sparkling mineral water
      $3.50
    • Mexican Coke

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Grapefruit

      grapefruit soda
      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Limeade

      freshly squeezed lime juice, agave syrup
      $5.00
    • Horchata

      housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)
      $5.00
  • Coffee & Tea ☕️

    • 12oz Drip Coffee

      New Yorker by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of cocoa, candied walnuts, nougat
      $3.00
    • 16oz Drip Coffee

      New Yorker by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of cocoa, candied walnuts, nougat
      $3.50
    • Cold Brew

      16oz cold brew, prepped in house - Brazil Beleza by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of black currant, dulce de leche, cashew
      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      choice of flavors
      $3.50
    • Iced Tea

      house black tea
      $3.50
  • Espresso Drinks ☕️

    • Espresso

      Frogtown by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of marzipan, cacao, hazelnut
      $3.00
    • Americano

      espresso with hot water
      $3.00
    • Cappuccino

      espresso, steamed milk and foam
      $4.00
    • Latte

      espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk on top
      $4.50
    • Iced Latte

      espresso with chilled milk and ice
      $4.50
    • Iced Horchata Latte

      espresso with chilled housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk) and ice
      $5.50
    • Cortado

      espresso drink of equal parts espresso and steamed milk
      $3.50
    • Mexicano

      espresso & Mexican Coke
      $5.50
  • Wine 🍷

    • Laurent Inocente

      carmenere: light n' smooth red; berries, pepper, leather
      $12.00
    • Laurent Vinadoso

      chardonnay: fruity, nutty, floral, vino verde-y, not buttery
      $12.00
    • Oriol Rossell Cava Brut

      bubbly: tart fruit & salty minerality from traditional Cava grapes
      $11.00
  • By the Bottle

    • Laurent Inocente (Bottle)

      $44.00
    • Laurent Vinadoso (Bottle)

      $44.00
  • Non-Alcoholic

    • Topo Chico

      sparkling mineral water
      $3.50
    • Mexican Coke

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Grapefruit

      grapefruit soda
      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Limeade

      freshly squeezed lime juice, agave syrup
      $5.00
    • Horchata

      housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)
      $5.00
  • Apps

    • Chile Con Queso

      that good Texas style queso. Served with chips
      $7.00
    • Queso Compuesto

      our house chile con queso with carne guisada, guac and pico de gallo. Served with chips
      $10.00
    • Guacamole

      simple and classic: avo, onion, lime, cilantro, jalapeño. Served with chips
      $9.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      our house salsa roja, served with chips
      $2.00
    • Esquites Casserole

      creamy cheesy corn w/ onion & chili powder
      $8.00
    • Cantina Pupusa

      classic pupusa filled with melty chihuaha cheese topped w/ slaw and salsa roja. Put a TX spin on it with an optional topping of guisada or brisket
      $8.00
  • Mains

    • Fajitas: Pick 2

      select 2 proteins. Serves 1; comes w/ onion & pepper, pico, guac & melty chihuahua cheese, w/ 4 housemade flour tortillas on the side. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $22.00
    • Fajitas: Pick 3

      select 3 proteins. Serves 2; comes w/ onion & pepper, pico, guac & melty chihuahua cheese, w/ 6 housemade flour tortillas on the side. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $34.00
    • Fajitas: Pick 4

      select 4 proteins. Serves 3; comes w/ onion & pepper, pico, guac & melty chihuahua cheese, w/ 8 housemade flour tortillas on the side. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $47.00
    • Brisket Enchiladas

      3 enchiladas filled w/ brisket, cheddar & onion, smothered in chili sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $19.00
    • Poblano Chicken Enchiladas

      3 enchiladas filled w/ chicken thigh, cheddar & onion, smothered in green chile sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $18.00
    • Cheese & Onion Enchiladas

      3 enchiladas filled w/ cheddar & chihuahua cheeses, smothered in chili gravy. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $17.00
    • Veggie Enchiladas

      3 enchiladas filled w/ squash, corn, mushrooms, cheddar & onion, smothered in green chile sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)
      $17.00
    • Taco Dinner

      served on our house flour tortillas. Your choice of 3 tacos - Chicken al Carbón w/ onions, peppers, guac & pico - Taco Norteño w/ carne guisada, grilled onions, avo & melty chihuahua - Pulled Pork w/ piña salsa, cabbage, chile arbol salsa - Smoked Mushroom w/ tofu & seasonal veggies - Lengua w/ avo, onion, cilantro, cotija & salsa verde - Grilled Shrimp w/ onions, peppers, guac, pico & chile arbol salsa
      $18.00
    • Braised Brisket Birria

      slow braised (not smoked!) brisket + short rib, melty Oaxaca cheese, grilled onion & cilantro on griddled corn tortilla. 3 tacos + smoky beef broth consommé for dipping
      $19.00
    • Brisket Chili

      brisket, beef, caramelized cornbread, ancho & pasilla chili, onion, cilantro, crema, cotija, NO BEANS
      $16.00
  • Salads

    • Tijuana Caesar Salad

      little gem, chipotle caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, cashew parmesan
      $11.00
    • Taco Salad

      avo, black beans, onion, pico, cheddar & cotija, Fritos, cilantro ranch
      $12.00
    • Guacamole Salad

      a Tex-Mex classic: romaine, guac, pickled onion, fresno, cilantro ranch
      $11.00
  • Sides

    • Garlic Rice

      our house white rice
      $3.00
    • Refried Beans

      $3.00
    • Black Beans

      topped w/ cotija cheese & onions
      $3.00
    • Charro Beans

      cooked w/ beer & bacon
      $3.00
    • Side Of 4 Tortillas

      our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or sub corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)
      $3.00
    • Side Guacamole

      2oz portion
      $2.00
    • Side Pico

      2oz portion
      $0.25
    • Side Crema

      2oz portion
      $0.25
    • Side Pickled Jalapeño

      2oz portion
      $0.50
    • Side Fresh Jalapeño

      2oz portion
      $0.50
    • Side Cheddar Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
    • Side Cotija Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
    • Side Chihuaha Cheese

      2oz portion
      $1.00
  • Soups

    • Smokey Tortilla Soup

      chicken, beans, corn, tomato, onion & pepper, crema, cilantro, tortilla crisps, smoker drippings
      $13.00
  • Niños

    • Kids Cheese Enchilada

      1 cheese & onion enchi wrapped in corn tortilla. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
    • Kids Hard Taco

      1 beef taco topped w/ shredded cheese & lettuce. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
    • Kids Quesadilla

      small cheese quesadilla served on housemade flour tortillas. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans
      $8.00
  • Dessert

    • Tres Leches Cake

      chantilly cream, black pepper strawberry
      $9.00
    • Sopapillas

      tossed in mesquite flour, sugar & cinnamon, served w/ chamomile honey
      $9.00
    • MHC Creme Brûlée

      lightly spiced chocolate custard w/ brûlée crust & strawberry
      $9.00
  • Wine 🍷

    • Laurent Inocente

      carmenere: light n' smooth red; berries, pepper, leather
      $12.00
    • Laurent Vinadoso

      chardonnay: fruity, nutty, floral, vino verde-y, not buttery
      $12.00
    • Oriol Rossell Cava Brut

      bubbly: tart fruit & salty minerality from traditional Cava grapes
      $11.00
  • By the Bottle

    • Laurent Inocente (Bottle)

      $44.00
    • Laurent Vinadoso (Bottle)

      $44.00
  • Non-Alcoholic

    • Topo Chico

      sparkling mineral water
      $3.50
    • Mexican Coke

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Grapefruit

      grapefruit soda
      $4.00
    • Limeade

      freshly squeezed lime juice, agave syrup
      $5.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Horchata

      housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)
      $5.00
    • Cold Brew

      16oz cold brew, prepped in house - Brazil Beleza by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of black currant, dulce de leche, cashew
      $3.50
    • Iced Tea

      house black tea
      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      choice of flavors
      $3.50
  • Pantry

    • Parcooked Flour Tortillas

      pack of 10. Just finish on a skillet at high heat!
      $6.00
    • Corn Tortillas

      pack of 10. For the gluten intolerant (not made by Cantina!)
      $3.00
    • Coffee Beans

      12oz, ground or whole
      $18.00
    • Fresno Hot Sauce

      actually pretty mild! 2oz squeeze bottle
      $5.00
    • Habanero Hot Sauce

      use sparingly. 2oz squeeze bottle
      $6.00
  • Merch

    • T-Shirt: Gray

      front: Taco Cowboy. Back: Don't Mess w/ DC Either!
      $15.00
    • T-Shirt: Creme

      front: Taco Cowboy. Back: Don't Mess w/ DC Either!
      $15.00
    • Koozie

      special Willie 90th bday edition! Keep your longneck cold, Cantina-style
      $5.00

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