Cantina Avenida

4 (259)

$31 to $50

Latin American

7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

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Hot spot
Neighborhood gem
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Dine on flavorful dishes from Central and South America at Cantina Avenida. This neighborhood gem is set inside of a charming house that also offers outdoor seating for guests to take-in the sun as they dine. Owners Ken Alvarez, who's also a chef, along with his wife Kim opened this cozy spot for locals and travelers to enjoy Latin American fare. A plate of chili chicken wings or crab nachos are ideal appetizers for sharing with the entire family at Cantina Avenida Pork tacos with a cilantro mint onion salsa, turkey meatballs or a Latin noodle soup make for satisfying entrées. Cantina Avenida was voted Best Kids Menu 2010 by Philadelphia Magazine. It offers brunch and provides catering service. This restaurant also serves cocktails like tasty margaritas and other libations.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.cantinaavenida.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Edgar Alvarez
Catering
Catering options are available, please inquire with the restaurant directly.
Private party facilities
We know how important it is to throw the best party in town. That’s why Cantina Avenida is the perfect place to host your next event. We offer both indoor & outdoor space and a variety of menus to choose from, your event will exceed the expectations of even the most selective guest. Whether it’s an intimate cocktail party for 12, a child’s Birthday Taco Party or a formal event for up to 150 people, Cantina Avenida is the ideal location to give you and your guests a wonderful, memorable experience that you will not forget. Schedule your visit today!Having an event in your home? Off-Premise Catering is also available, Chefs Edgar & Kim Alvarez will be happy to bring the party to you. Simply download and choose from our many menus or contact Kim Alvarez directly kimalvarez7402@gmail.com to customize your very special event.

Location
7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Cross street
Gowen Ave
Parking details
We have plenty of street parking available on Germantown Avenue
Public transit
Allen"s Lane train station, Gowen Avenue train station. Septa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Nopales$6.00
cactus, red onion, dried chilis, queso fresco, fresh lime
Latin Noodle Soup$6.00
garnished w/ fresh basil, cilantro, jalapenos, bean sprouts & lime
Sopa Del Dia$6.00
inquire with server
Chopped Salad$7.00
romaine, blueberries, queso fresco, cucumber, tomatoes, basil, corn, avocado, agave lime vinaigrette
Cantina Ceasar$6.00
masa croutons, fried capers, shaved parmesan, romaine

Made To Order

Taco Frito$4.00
refried black beans, queso fresco, ranchero sauce
Fish Taco$5.00
curtido (latin slaw), poblano ginger sauce
Carnitas Taco$5.00
cilantro mint onion salsa, grilled pineapple guajillo sauce
Chicken Taco$5.00
grilled cholula onions, poblano rajas, chihuahua cheese
Tongue Taco$5.00
nopales, tomatillo salsa
Veggie Taco$5.00
zucchini, peppers, onions & crema
Mushroom & Huitlacoche Taco$5.00
sauteed mushrooms, chihuahua cheese
can be made as a flour tortilla quesadilla$7.00
Tacos can be made "skinny" as a lettuce wrap

de Los Domingos

Huevos Rancheros Taco Frito$8.00
fried egg, refried beans, queso fresco, ranchero sauce
Grilled chorizo and huevos$9.00
Cuban black beans, pico de gallo, tomato habanero sauce
Chimichurri steak, eggs and papas$10.00
flat iron steak, eggs, potatoes, chimichurri sauce
Mexican Chocolate French Toast$8.00
warm maple vanilla syrup
Cantina Plato$10.00
eggs, bacon, grilled chorizo, potatoes, fresh avocado and queso fresco
Masa Grilled Cheese & bacon sandwich$8.00
Ranchero dipping sauce
Mushroom & Huitlacoche Scrambler Taco$8.00
scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, chihuahua cheese

Fried

Chile Relleno$6.00
stuffed with vegetables & ground beef
Chicken Empanadas$6.00
curtido (latin slaw), tomatillo
Fried Oysters$9.00
roasted pepper aioli
Cheese Buns$6.00
chipotle sauce

Not Fried

Grilled Chorizo$8.00
pico de gallo, cuban black beans
Sonora Bacon wrapped Hot Dog$5.00
avocado salsa, queso fresco
Albondigas de Pavo$9.00
turkey meatballs, cilantro tomato sauce

Sides

Mole Fries$7.00
fries, veggie chorizo, chihuahua cheese
Steamed Yucca$4.00
tomato sauce
Cuban Black Beans$4.00
Curtido (Latin Slaw)$3.00
Pickled Vegetables$4.00
Pimientos$5.00
fire roasted peppers, herbed olive oil

Dessert

Chili Chocolate Brownie$6.00
Horchata Rice Pudding$6.00
dried cherry compote
White Chocolate burnt Caramel Pudding$6.00
Vanilla Quatro Leches$6.00
raspberry sorbet
Trio of Flan Brulee$6.00
mango, ginger, kahlua

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cantina Avenida.

4.0

(259)

4.1Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience

Noise • Moderate

259 Reviews

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bruchay
Philadelphia5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Of the many Mexican restaurants I've visited both in Mexico and the United States, this is among the best. Everything on the menu is fresh and expertly prepared. Avenida has tasty selection of tacos and standard fried fare if you want it, but the menu also features creative variations on authentic Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere is lively, and the wait staff friendly and engaged. My wife and I will be returning soon.
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MarioZ Gold
Philadelphia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, supper service and fun. Try the paella and the steamed yuca, wow!.
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jamalily
Philadelphia41 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 2, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The new iteration of Avendia was a disappointment. The food was delicious, thankfully; but the portions were just too small. Yes, it said small plates and tapas, but I left very hungry. The price tag was pretty high for being hungry. Only one person in our party was satisfied but she only eats a little. But again, what we did eat was wonderful. The paella was the best I have had in years. The skirt steak wasn't cooked as rare as I requested but still delicious with teeny potatoes. And the salad was just kissed with dressing.
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Jamielebo Gold
Philadelphia20 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 27, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Realizing it was small plate meals some meals were too expensive for the taste u got. Either lower prices or add a few more meatballs. Otherwise delicious!!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Philadelphia6 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 25, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place. Food was delicious. I recommend getting an appetizer because the tapas are small which obviously they should be. The blood orange mojito was great. Can't wait to go back and have dessert.
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HungryTravelers Gold
Philadelphia104 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 17, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a place to have a very early dinner when we stumbled upon Cantina Avenida. What a find! It turns out it was happy hour so we were able to enjoy $3 tacos and $5 drinks on the patio before going off to a 7 pm meeting. The service was excellent, as was the food, and we agreed that we would add this restaurant to our list of places to go.
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shalafarky
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit since their rebranding as Cantina Avenida & I wasn't sure what to expect. The change seems to reflect a shift from Mexican haute cuisine to awesome Latin cuisine (not sure how this is "street fare"), but except for some awesome evolution of the menu, the place looks the same - maybe some new paint colors, and the wait staff remains attentive and very friendly. Most importantly, the food is still out of this world, unique, and leaves me looking forward to my next visit! I miss the spare ribs (hope they return!), but really enjoyed the Pollo a la Brasa and the Chicken Tacos. For dessert, do not miss the White Chocolate Burnt Caramel Pudding - out of this world!!
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squire
Philadelphia20 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 23, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, although not quite as menu selections as before. Although we were there on a Wednesday night and relatively early, it was still quite noisy. Difficult for people with hearing difficulties to carry on a conversation. My husband missed the Pinot Noir they used to have.
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sbhb
Philadelphia42 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 23, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were six people for a celebratory dinner. We ordered a wide variety of dishes from the interesting menu, including three type of tacos, and all were tasty and filling. The calamari with spinach, onions and jalapenos was a standout, as was the chopped salaadd with blueberries, corn, and avocado, and the crab nachos. We downed three pitchers of golden margaritas, which some drinkers later said were watery, but apparently it took them several glasses to come to that conclusion! Service was attentive without being cloying. All in all, a fine evening, and we will return.
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OmarF
Philadelphia17 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 16, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had driven past this restaurant a number of times, but my wife and I decided to check it out on our date night one night. The food was really good. Very tasty. I would have liked a few more options but the options that we did have were excellent. It is a nice looking restaurant and the service is excellent. Great Latin food!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.cantinaavenida.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Edgar Alvarez
Catering
Catering options are available, please inquire with the restaurant directly.
Private party facilities
We know how important it is to throw the best party in town. That’s why Cantina Avenida is the perfect place to host your next event. We offer both indoor & outdoor space and a variety of menus to choose from, your event will exceed the expectations of even the most selective guest. Whether it’s an intimate cocktail party for 12, a child’s Birthday Taco Party or a formal event for up to 150 people, Cantina Avenida is the ideal location to give you and your guests a wonderful, memorable experience that you will not forget. Schedule your visit today!Having an event in your home? Off-Premise Catering is also available, Chefs Edgar & Kim Alvarez will be happy to bring the party to you. Simply download and choose from our many menus or contact Kim Alvarez directly kimalvarez7402@gmail.com to customize your very special event.

Location
7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Cross street
Gowen Ave
Parking details
We have plenty of street parking available on Germantown Avenue
Public transit
Allen"s Lane train station, Gowen Avenue train station. Septa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cantina Avenida

About this restaurant

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summer Prix Fixe menu

Starter

Nopales Salad

Chopped Salad

Gazpacho

side

Cuban Black Beans

Steamed Yucca

Bacon

Entree

Huevos Racheros Taco Frito

Mexican Chocolate French Toast

Mushroom & Huitlacoche Scrambler Taco

Snacks

Fresh Tortilla Chips$5.00

Crab Nachos$10.00

Soup & Salad

Nopales$6.00

Latin Noodle Soup$6.00

Sopa Del Dia$6.00

Chopped Salad$7.00

Cantina Ceasar$6.00

Made To Order

Taco Frito$4.00

Fish Taco$5.00

Carnitas Taco$5.00

Chicken Taco$5.00

Tongue Taco$5.00

Veggie Taco$5.00

Mushroom & Huitlacoche Taco$5.00

can be made as a flour tortilla quesadilla$7.00

de Los Domingos

Huevos Rancheros Taco Frito$8.00

Grilled chorizo and huevos$9.00

Chimichurri steak, eggs and papas$10.00

Mexican Chocolate French Toast$8.00

Cantina Plato$10.00

Masa Grilled Cheese & bacon sandwich$8.00

Mushroom & Huitlacoche Scrambler Taco$8.00

Fried

Chile Relleno$6.00

Chicken Empanadas$6.00

Fried Oysters$9.00

Cheese Buns$6.00

Not Fried

Grilled Chorizo$8.00

Sonora Bacon wrapped Hot Dog$5.00

Albondigas de Pavo$9.00

Sides

Mole Fries$7.00

Steamed Yucca$4.00

Cuban Black Beans$4.00

Curtido (Latin Slaw)$3.00

Pickled Vegetables$4.00

Pimientos$5.00

Dessert

Chili Chocolate Brownie$6.00

Horchata Rice Pudding$6.00

White Chocolate burnt Caramel Pudding$6.00

Vanilla Quatro Leches$6.00

Trio of Flan Brulee$6.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable