Playa Cabana Cantina
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Prohibition may have left The Junction dry until 2000, but Cantina is here to help the neighbourhood catch up. Our menu is filled with delicious tapas style dishes and we've redesigned and revamped our cocktail list to bring something special to Dundas West and Keele.

Restaurant type

  • Bar,
  • Tequila Bar,
  • Restaurant,

Cuisine type

  • Tequila Bar,
  • Mexican,
  • Tapas,

Dishes

  • Seafood,
  • Nachos,
  • Fish,
  • Shrimps,
  • Tapas,
  • Taco,
    • Wrap,
    • Chicken,
    • Vegetarian Cuisine,
    • Fish Taco,
  • more...
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Features

  • Restaurant With Catering Services,
  • Online Reservation,
  • Take-out,
  • Alcohol Served,
  • Restaurant With Bar,
  • Reservation,
    • Online Menu,
    • Restaurant With Delivery Services,
    • Group Reservation,
  • more...
  • less...

Atmosphere

  • Casual,
  • Family,
  • Romantic,
  • Trendy,
  • Intimate,

Products and Services

  • Organic Food,
  • Ubereats,
  • Online Reservations,

Brands Carried

  • Mexican Coca-Cola,
  • Corona,
  • Modelo,
  • Dos Equis,
  • Tecate,

Specialties

  • Taco,
  • Churros,
  • Burritos,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
2883 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Y9
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,

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Menu & Prices

Bocaditos (Appetizers) MENU - Playa Cabana Cantina

GUACA FRESCA

Each guac is made to order in a lava rock molcajete. Choose spicy, medium or mild.

$8.00

HOMEMADE CHIPS AND FRESH SALSA

Hand-pressed corn tortillas fried in 100% canola oil with zero trans fats.

$4.00

ENSALADA PICADA

Avocado-black bean salad with iceberg lettuce, tomato and corn in lime chipotle. ($4) to add roasted chicken, steak, shrimp, portobello or catch of the day fish.

$9.00

CEVICHE OF THE DAY

Lime and chili marinated seafood served with homemade chips

$9.00

CHORIZOS CONQUISTADORES

Local artisan-produced Spanish chorizo sausage simmered in red wine and cerveza.

$9.00

NACHOS A LA PLANCHA

“Pizza style” fresh corn tortillas griddled and topped with Oaxacan Cheese, local made Mexican crema, guajillo sauce, choice of beans. Add Spanish chorizo for $4.

$9.00

FLAUTAS

Crispy corn “flutes” stuffed with braised steak.

$9.00

ALITAS CON CHIPOTLE

Chipotle-marinated grilled chicken wings.

$10.00

CROQUETAS DE CANGREJO

Poblano-corn crab cakes. Fresh (never-frozen) Dungeness crab.

$10.00

TACOS DE PULPO

The Octo-Taco! Fresh grilled octopus tacos (2) served with a charred jalapeno salsa.

$10.00

QUESADILLAS FRITAS

Handmade corn tortillas stuffed with roasted chicken and queso fresco

$12.00

ELOTES A LA PARRILLA

Grilled corn on the cob (2) rubbed in chili pequin, lime, and queso fresca/anejo

$10.00

CUBETA DE CAMARON

Shrimp bucket! A full pound of shrimp tossed in an arbol-garlic butter, Cancun style

$16.00

CUBETA DE CANGREJO

Puerto Vallarta crab claw bucket! A pound of fresh Jonah Crab claws chipotle-steamed.

$19.00

BURRITOS

Our burritos are wrapped with melted Oaxacan cheese, rice, and your choice of beans. Served with fresh guac, pico de gallo, crema, green tomatillo sauce and red tomato sauce..

PLAYA BURRITO

Choice of chicken, veggies, ancho-braised steak, and pork carnitas.

$14.00

CARNE MOLIDA PICADILLO BURRITO

Home-ground beef slow-cooked with guajillo-ancho-chipotle.

$15.00

POLLO MILANESA CHIPOTLE BURRITO

Breaded chicken tossed in a medium-spiced homemade chipotle salsa

$16.00

TOLUCA CHORIZO BURRITO

Homemade Mexican chorizo from the city where it was invented. Topped with egg.

$16.00

BURRITO DE MARISCOS

Choice of seared catch of the day fish or seared tiger prawns.

$16.00

MAR Y TIERRA

Surf and Turf Burrito! Sauteed tiger prawns and chipotle-marinated rib-eye steak.

$18.00

TRES TACOS (3)

Our tortillas are homemade by hand with corn and water (no-gluten).

TACOS DE POLLO AL CARBON

Guajillo-chipotle marinated free range chicken grilled over coals with fresh mango salsa.

$13.00

TACOS DE PESCADO (BAJA-STYLE)

Baja ‘Catch of the Day’ fish tacos. Your server will inform you of our fresh fish of the day. We always use a white fish for our tacos, fresh battered with Tecate-cerveza. *For non-battered fish tacos we grill a fillet on an open flame ($14).

$13.00

TACOS DE CARNITAS

Slow gently roasted pork tacos wrapped in soft corn tortillas

$13.00

ANCHO BRAISED SHORTRIB-BRISKET CRISPY TACOS

AAA Ontario Beef shortrib braised in ancho chiles wrapped in fresh corn tortillas and griddled to a golden crispiness. Served with pico de gallo, guac and homemade crema.

$14.00

TACOS DE CHORI-QUESO

Homemade Mexican Chorizo wrapped with Oaxacan cheese, griddled in corn tortillas

$14.00

TACOS AL PASTOR

The famous tacos of Mexico! Adobo-marinated pork roasted on a Trompo w/pineapple.

$14.00

CRISPY CHICKEN TINGA TACOS

Chipotle chicken breast slow braised in true Tinga-style, topped with crema and guac.

$14.00

HIDALGO LAMB BARBACOA

Slow-braised Fresh Ontario Lamb. Served with natural consommé. (contains chick peas)

$14.00

*Enjoy tacos as an entrée add rice, black vegetarian or re-seared pinto beans for

$2.00

ESPECIALIDADS DE LA CASA

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Three eggs, Spanish and Mexican Chorizo, rice, choice of beans, flour tortilla, and queso.

$14.00

TOSTADAS

Choice of chicken, ancho-braised steak barbacoa, pork carnitas, veggie, or ground beef. Open hard shell corn tortillas topped with lettuce, fresh guac and crema.

$14.00

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

Same choices as above, folded in corn tortillas with salsas verde/roja, side rice and beans

$15.00

SPICY MOLE (ENMOLADAS)

Same choices as above, baked in corn torillas, topped with our 27 chiles-and-nuts mole.

$16.00

POBLANO CHILE RELLENOS

Mild Poblano Chiles stuffed with Oaxacan Cheese and seared in an egg batter. Served with salsa roja, Mexican crema, rice and choice of beans.

$17.00

CHIPOTLE WAGYU HAMBURGESA

Chipotle Wagyu Burger. Half pound of 100 % Ontario Grandview Farms organic, grass-fed, fruit-finished Wagyu beef. W/ papas a la plancha, homemade crema and guac.

$17.00

RIB EYE CARNE ASADA

A 12 oz rib steak marinated in guajillo and chipotle chiles then seared a la plancha. Served with fresh corn tortillas, guac, jalapeno-pico, rice and choice of beans.

$19.00

POLLITO LOCO

A whole one pound organic free-range Cornish Hen marinated and grilled boneless with drumettes. Served w/ fresh corn tortillas, rice, guac, choice of beans and Yucatan salsita.

$24.00

TEQUILA - BLANCO MENU - Playa Cabana Cantina

100% PURO DE AGAVE

EL JIMADOR

$6.00 (1 OZ)

JARREL DE BARRIO (MEZCAL)

$7.00 (1 OZ)

TROMBA

$8.00 (1 OZ)

1800

$8.00 (1 OZ)

TLACUACHE (MEZCAL)

$9.00 (1 OZ)

MILAGRO

$9.00 (1 OZ)

FRIDA KAHLO

$9.00 (1 OZ)

LA CAVA DEL MAYORAL

$9.00 (1 OZ)

HERRADURA

$10.00 (1 OZ)

AVIÓN

$11.00 (1 OZ)

CORRALEJO

$11.00 (1 OZ)

DON JULIO

$11.00 (1 OZ)

TRES GENERACIONES

$11.00 (1 OZ)

PATRÓN

$11.00 (1 OZ)

EL SENORIO (MEZCAL)

$13.00 (1 OZ)

LOS AZULEJOS

$13.00 (1 OZ)

JOSE CUERVO RESERVA PLATINO

$14.00 (1 OZ)

CLASE AZUL

$14.00 (1 OZ)

GRAND PATRON

$34.00 (1 OZ)

TEQUILA - REPOSADO

EL JIMADOR

$6.00 (1 OZ)

CAZADOREZ

$7.00 (1 OZ)

SAUZA HORNITOS

$7.00 (1 OZ)

LOS ARANGO

$7.00 (1 OZ)

DON CARRANZA

$8.00 (1 OZ)

CZABE (MEZCAL)

$8.00 (1 OZ)

LA COFRADIA IGUANAS

$8.00 (1 OZ)

OLMECA ALTOS

$8.00 (1 OZ)

MILAGRO

$10.00 (1 OZ)

HERRADURA

$10.00 (1 OZ)

TROMBA

$10.00 (1 OZ)

CABO WABO

$11.00 (1 OZ)

AVIÓN

$12.00 (1 OZ)

DON JULIO

$13.00 (1 OZ)

PATRÓN

$13.00 (1 OZ)

TRES GENERACIONES

$13.00 (1 OZ)

MAR AZUL

$14.00 (1 OZ)

CORZO

$15.00 (1 OZ)

CLASE AZUL

$15.00 (1 OZ)

TEQUILA - ANEJO

CAZADORES

$8.00 (1 oz)

AVIÓN

$14.00 (1 oz)

DON JULIO

$14.00 (1 oz)

FRIDA KAHLO

$14.00 (1 oz)

LOS AZULEJOS

$14.00 (1 oz)

PATRÓN

$14.00 (1 oz)

TRES GENERACIONES

$14.00 (1 oz)

ESPERANTO

$15.00 (1 oz)

DON JULIO 1942

$15.00 (1 oz)

DON JULIO 70

$16.00 (1 oz)

MILAGRO SELECT BARREL RESERVE

$18.00 (1 oz)

JOSE CUERVO RESERVA

$25.00 (1 oz)

CABO UNO RESERVA

$29.00 (1 oz)

GRAN PATRÓN BURDEOS

$90.00 (1 oz)

MARGARITAS DE LA CASA

CANTINA CROSSROADS

[El Jimador blanco tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime, shaken to perfection]

Glass $6.00 Pitcher $29.00

AMBER AGAVE

[Our unique and secret house margarita. Made with El Jimador reposado 100% de agave, sweetened with raw organic agave nectar from the tequila plant and a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice]

Glass $8.00 Pitcher $39.00

T.O COINTREAU

[Our house favourite. 100% Agave Tromba blanco, Cointreau a premium triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime. This classic margarita is done right with premium brands]

Glass $9.00 Pitcher $45.00

PLAYA PALOMA

[A traditional Mexican margarita. Grapefruit infused Tromba blanco. “Tromba”, the first Canadian branded tequila. Created by a local Torontonian, Erick Brass and distilled by his master distiller in Guadalajara, Mexico. Paired perfectly for a Paloma because of its fruity and pure agave flavor]

Glass $9.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

JARRITOS MEXICAN SODAS

Mango/Pineapple/Tamarind/Mandarin/Grapefruit

$3.50

MEXICAN COCA COLA - Real sugar cane

$3.50

FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE

$3.50

HOUSE MADE LEMONADE

$3.50

HOUSE MADE CREAM SODA

$3.50

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

MICHELADA

[Chalula sauce, celery bitters, clamato, worcestershire sauce, lime juice, dos xx beer, salt rim]

GLASS $8.00

MOJITO CUBANO

[Havana Club rum blanco, fresh muddle mint, freshly squeezed lime, soda]

GLASS $9.00 PITCHER $35.00

THE PINK CARNATION

[El Jimador reposado, lavender syrup, lime juice, lavender flower water, egg whites]

GLASS $9.00

IT’S A NICE THING

[Tromba blanco tequila, pimms #1, basil, cilantro, agave nectar, egg whites]

GLASS $10.00

CANESUGAR SOUR

[Havana Club rum, cane sugar syrup, lime juice, black walnut bitters, egg whites]

GLASS $10.00

C ON THE R WITH A SIDE B

[Los Arango reposado tequila, Campari, Martini Rosso vermouth]

GLASS $12.00

ALL LACE AND POTPOURRI

[Herradura tequila, Lillet blanc, cilantro syrup, lime juice, Aztec chocolate bitters, lemon oil]

GLASS $13.00

ROUND HERE WE CALL THAT SHEER

[Tromba blanco tequila, Martini Rosso, hibiscus flower water, cucumber, pineapple, ginger beer]

GLASS $14.00

NEW FASHION

[Don Julio 1942, sugar, angostura bitters, orange oil]

GLASS $28.00

SANGRIA PUNCH

Ask your server

CERVEZAS

Bottles

DOS XX LAGER

BOTTLE $6.00 BUCKET OF 4 $20.00

DOS XX AMBER

BOTTLE $6.00 BUCKET OF 4 $20.00

TECATE

BOTTLE $6.00 BUCKET OF 4 $20.00

SOL

BOTTLE $6.00 BUCKET OF 4 $20.00

NEGRA MODELO

BOTTLE $7.00 BUCKET OF 4 $24.00

Draft

DOS XX LAGER

Pint $6.50

CAFÉS DE CABANA

AMERICANO

$2.00

EXPRESO

$2.00

CAFÉ CON LECHE

$4.00

CAPUCHINO

$4.00

CAFÉ CORRECTO

Mezcal & expreso

$7.00

CREMA DE CABANA

Kahlua, Bailey’s, expreso

$7.00

VINOS

WHITE WINE

PINOT GRIGIO, CONCILIO

Alto Adige, Italy. Crisp clean, rich fruit with pear and pepper notes

$7.00 (5OZ) $12.00 (9OZ) $32.00 (BTL)

TORRONTES, CRIOS DOMINIO DEL PLATA

Mendoza, Argentina. Hints of white pear, white flowers and citrus fruit. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry, hands down the best white wine with Guacamole!!

$7.00 (5OZ) $12.00 (9OZ) $32.00 (BTL)

HOT TO TROT WHITE BLEND

Washington State, U.S.A.14 HANDS Fresh flavors of pear, melon and lemon zest are balanced by crisp acidity, ending with a bright and lively finish

$7.00 (5OZ) $13.00 (9OZ) $35.00 (BTL)

SAUVIGNON BLANC, TIC TOK

Pemberton, Australia. Ripe tropical fruit notes and intense floral/herbal elements

$8.00 (5OZ) $14.00 (9OZ) $40.00 (BTL)

PECORINO, VELENOSI

Marche, Italy. Full bodied, round white shows herbal, floral and citrus flavours

$8.00 (5OZ) $14.00 (9OZ) $40.00 (BTL)

CHARDONNAY, J. LOHR RIVERSTONE

California, U.S.A. . Medium-weight, smooth and rich with a creamy round finish, MUCHO BUENO with our grilled fish tacos and our grilled fish specials!!

$9.00 (5OZ) $16.00 (9OZ) $45.00 (BTL)

RED WINE

CHIANTI, CASTELLI DEL GREVEPESA

Tuscany, Italy. Intense, fresh and fruity bouquet. Dry and well balanced medium bodied wine

$7.00 (5OZ) $13.00 (9OZ) $35.00 (BTL)

PRIMITIVO, FEUDI DI SAN MARZANO

Puglia, Italy. Fruity with notes of prunes and cherry, spicy with rosemary and vanilla scent. Full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink.

$8.00 (5OZ) $14.00 (9OZ) $40.00 (BTL)

CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVA , ARGENTO

Mendoza, Argentina. Flavours of ripe cassis and sweet pepper are complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and mocha, sweet and meaty tannins

$9.00 (5OZ) $16.00 (9OZ) $45.00 (BTL)

MALBEC, CRIOS DOMINIO DEL PLATA

Mendoza, Argentina. Flavours of cherries and spice and the aromas are a mix of freshly crushed black cherries and toasty/smoky oak

$9.00 (5OZ) $16.00 (9OZ) $45.00 (BTL)

PINOT NOIR, ERATH

U.S.A., Oregon. Fresh and bright flavors on the palate are balanced with a blend of juicy cherry and racy pomegranate

$13.00 (5OZ) $21.00 (9OZ) $65.00 (BTL)

RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA, CLASSICO, BOSAN, CESARI

Veneto, Italy. Full bodied, velvetly hints of cocoa and toasted coffee

$80.00 (BTL)

SPARKLING WINE

PROSECCO, CORMONS

Friuli, Italy. Pale straw-white in colour, with greenish reflexes and a fine and elegant flavour, with a fresh aftertaste

$9.00 (5OZ) $40.00 (BTL)
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I've been here a number of times and I'm never disappointed! Its a great place to bring friends to try something delicious and unique. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. I was there on a recent Saturday evening at 5:30 and had to wonder, though, why the hostess felt compelled to inform me that my table was booked at 7:30. It felt rather rude and unwelcoming. I have no control over the efficiency of your kitchen or servers. There must be a better way. A sign? A note on your website?

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 3/5
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meaghanb
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My favourite mexican spot in the city! By far!

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BrittanyT331226
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Best Mexican restaurant ever in my opinion. Homemade hot sauces, crema, and tortillas. Absolutely delicious. Will come back. Excellent service and food is to die for.

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May 16, 2022

Best staff and great food! Drinks weren't so bad either! lol Love this place! Maryann

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 15, 2022

Food was extremely greasy, cold tacos, not very good

Ambiance: 2/5

Cuisine: 1/5

Service: 5/5

May 16, 2022

We always enjoy the food. The margaritas are delicious. The servers are always good too. We have found thst we have to break up our order otherwise all our dishes come out at the same time even if we state we want appetizers first. Happens every single time. Now we know that we just start with a couple dishes and then keep ordering. We have to do this because the tables are small and when they bring out your entire order there is barely any space left on the table.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 4/5

Service: 3/5

May 13, 2022

Very close to food served in the nicest restaurants I know in Mexico. I am not Mexican but I love Mexican food and this is becoming my preferred Mexican spot in Toronto.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 8, 2022

We came for dinner on my bday Friday night. I have been here before and always loved it. This time some of the food was great and some not so much. My baja fish tacos were overfried border line burnt and bitter.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 3/5

Service: 5/5

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