Uptown Cantina Menu

Welcome to Uptown Cantina, a vibrant gem nestled in Birmingham’s Uptown District. This lively restaurant offers a tantalizing menu that showcases a fusion of traditional flavors and contemporary flair. Highlights include the WoodFired Steak Taco, where marinated steak meets a zesty herbed chimichurri, and the Cantina Cobb Salad, featuring succulent grilled chicken paired with fresh greens and creamy avocado ranch.

For sides, indulge in Sweet Corn Elote Fries or crispy Grilled Asparagus. Don’t miss the Churro Cheesecake, a beloved dessert that patrons rave about. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, showcasing the chefs' attention to detail and passion for culinary excellence. The attentive staff, like the memorable servers named Josh and Sophie, elevate your experience with great recommendations and warm hospitality.

Whether you’re here for a casual lunch or an evening celebration, Uptown Cantina promises a fiesta of flavors in an inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit culinary destination.

Sides & Additions

• Grilled Asparagus

  US$12.00

• Charro Beans

  US$8.00

• Sweet Corn

  US$8.00

• Skillet Rice

  US$8.00

• Rustic Potatoes

  US$8.00

• Seasoned Fries

  US$8.00

• Avocado

  US$12.00

• Signature Side Salad

  House greens mix, pico de gallo, sweet corn, queso fresco, corn tortilla strips.

  US$5.00

• Sweet Corn Elote Fries

  Thin cut fries, chile aioli, queso fresco, sweet corn, chile, lime.

  US$8.00

• Roasted Veggies

  US$12.00

• Refried Beans

  US$8.00

Tex-Mex Treats

• Honey Sopapilla

  Fried flour dough, honey butter, vanilla bean ice cream, cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche, whipped cream.

  US$10.00

• Skillet Brownie

  House brownie, vanilla bean ice cream, dulce de leche, whipped cream.

  US$10.00

• Berries And Cream

  Tres leches custard, fresh seasonal berries, açaí berry sorbet, whipped cream.

  US$10.00

• Churro Cheesecake

  Cinnamon churro crust, house cheesecake, dulce de leche, cinnamon sugar, whipped cream.

  US$10.00

Handhelds

• Cuban Sandwich

  Sliced ham, pulled pork, shredded cheese, yellow mustard, pickles, toasted Cuban bread, mojo sauce, seasoned fries.

  US$16.00

• Hot Chicken Sandwich

  Buttermilk fried chicken, sweet corn, cilantro slaw, chile aioli, pickles, potato bun, seasoned fries.

  US$16.00

• Cantina Double Burger

  Two Certified Angus Beef smash patties, onion, shredded cheese, pickles, chile aioli, potato bun, seasoned fries. Want more? Add an extra smash patty for an additional charge.

  US$16.00

• Jumbo Quesadilla

  Crispy flour tortilla, shredded cheese, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, chicken, steak, or garden. Double your protein for an additional charge.

  US$20.00

• Stuffed Nachos

  Crispy corn tortilla, shredded cheese, chile aioli, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, chicken, steak or garden. Double your protein for an additional charge.

  US$20.00

• Grilled Steak Sandwich

  Wood-fired steak, fire roasted poblano, chile aioli, herbed chimichurri, queso fresco, toasted Cuban bread, seasoned fries. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$16.00

Starters & Shared

• Skillet Shrimp

  Bacon-wrapped shrimp, garlic butter sauce, pico de gallo, skillet rice, and toasted Cuban bread.

  US$19.00

• Jalapeño Cornbread

  Course ground corn meal, local sweet corn, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, local honey butter.

  US$12.00

• Street Corn On The Cob

  Local corn on the cob, morita chile aioli, queso fresco, chile, lime. Available off the cob, by request.

  US$15.00

• Chile & Lime Pork Rinds

  Thick cut pork skin, chile, fresh lime, sea salt.

  US$10.00

• Rolled Chicken

  Flour tortilla, pulled chicken thigh, morita chile aioli, jalapeño salsa, cilantro slaw.

  US$15.00

Chimichanga

• Chimichanga

  Served with skillet rice, cilantro slaw topped with queso cream sauce, pico de gallo. Pulled chicken, gringo beef, or pulled pork.

  US$16.00

Famous Wood-Fired Fajitas

• Garden Vegetables

  Seasonal vegetable blend to include: broccoli, heirloom cauliflower, carrot, sweet corn, kale, poblano pepper.

  US$25.00

• Wood-Fired Steak

  Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$29.00

• Deluxe

  Half portions of wood-grilled chicken, wood-fired steak, blackened shrimp. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$32.00

• Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

  US$30.00

• Combination

  Half portions of your choice of any two fajita protein options. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$29.00

• Wood-Fired Chicken

  US$25.00

• Ultimate Deluxe

  Half-portions of wood-grilled chicken, wood-fired steak, bacon-wrapped shrimp, blackened shrimp, mahi. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$50.00

• Blackened Shrimp

  US$26.00

Bowls & Burritos

• Burrito

  Filled with charro beans, skillet rice, sweet corn topped with pico de gallo, shredded cheese, shaved radish, lime, with your choice of protein.

  US$20.00

• Tex-Mex Bowl

  Filled with charro beans, skillet rice, sweet corn topped with pico de gallo, shredded cheese, shaved radish, lime, with your choice of protein.

  US$20.00

Dips & Snacks

• Fire Roasted Salsa

  Garlic, onion, jalapeño, serrano, big mama tomato, tomatillo, cilantro, lime, warm tortilla chips.

  US$4.00

• Large Queso Blanco Cheese Dip

  White melting cheese, green hatch chiles, jalapeño, warm tortilla chips.

  US$16.00

• Large Chunky Guacamole

  Fresh haas avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, warm tortilla chips.

  US$16.00

Taco Plates

• Gringo Taco

  Gringo beef, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, big mama tomato.

  US$17.00

• Wood-Fired Steak Taco

  Wood-fired steak, cilantro slaw, herbed chimichurri, chile aioli, queso fresco, corn tortilla.

  US$20.00

• Garden Vegetable Taco

  Seasonal vegetable blend to include: broccoli, heirloom cauliflower, carrot, sweet corn, kale, poblano pepper, cilantro slaw, chile aioli, queso fresco.

  US$19.00

• Blackened Shrimp Taco

  Blackened shrimp, cilantro slaw, chile aioli, pineapple salsa, corn tortilla.

  US$20.00

• Pulled Chicken Taco

  Pulled chicken, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, big mama tomato.

  US$17.00

• Signature Taco Platter

  One gringo beef taco, one pulled chicken taco, one chicken barbacoa taco, one pulled pork taco.

  US$20.00

• Blackened Mahi Taco

  Blackened mahi, cilantro slaw, chile aioli, pineapple salsa, corn tortilla.

  US$20.00

• Pulled Pork Taco

  Pulled pork, chorizo, cilantro slaw, chile aioli, pineapple salsa, corn tortilla.

  US$20.00

• Fried Chicken Taco

  Buttermilk fried chicken, cilantro slaw, habanero honey, chile aioli, sweet corn, pineapple salsa, pineapple salsa, flour tortilla.

  US$20.00

• Chicken Barbacoa Taco

  Pulled chicken, cilantro slaw, chile aioli, queso fresco, pico de gallo, corn tortilla.

  US$19.00

Salads

• Cantina Cobb Salad

  Wood grilled chicken, house greens mix, shaved watermelon radish, pico de gallo, local sweet corn, shaved red onion, queso fresco, fresh haas avocado, corn tortilla strips, avocado ranch dressing.

  US$20.00

• Chipotle Caesar Salad

  Wood-fired steak, shredded romaine, kale, buttered Cuban bread croutons, queso fresco, corn, big mama tomatoes, chipotle Caesar dressing.

  US$26.00

• Crispy Tostada Salad

  Herbed salmon, crispy flour tortilla, shredded cheese, house greens mix, pico de gallo, herbed chimichurri, agave lime vinaigrette.

  US$24.00

Large Plates

• Blackened Shrimp & Grits

  Blackened shrimp, cheddar grits, queso cream sauce, chile broth, queso fresco, fresh haas avocado, crispy corn tortilla strips.

  US$26.00

• Habanero-Honey Hot Chicken

  Habanero honey hot chicken wood-grilled chicken, skillet rice, habanero honey sauce, jalapeño salsa, sweet corn, chile, lime, pineapple salsa. Enhance with buttermilk fried chicken for an additional charge.

  US$28.00

• Chicken Enchiladas

  Pulled chicken, corn tortilla, Swiss cream sauce, jalapeño salsa, queso fresco, skillet rice, cilantro slaw, shaved watermelon radish.

  US$19.00

• Grilled Steak Churrasco

  Wood-fired steak, herbed chimichurri, rustic potatoes, blistered tomato, tomatillo. Add a skewer of grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$28.00

• Chipotle Lime Salmon

  North Atlantic salmon, chipotle chile, local honey, skillet rice, grilled asparagus, fresh haas avocado, pico de gallo. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

  US$26.00