Tex-Mex
Republic Cantina
Featured Items
Bacon & Egg Taco
w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja$5.00
Agave Margarita
blanco tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime, lime salt rim$7.00
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$6.00
Brunch Food ☀️
Chips & Things
Chile con Queso
that good Texas style queso. Served with chips$9.00
Queso Compuesto
our house chile con queso with carne guisada, guac and pico de gallo. Served with chips$13.00
Guacamole
simple and classic: avo, onion, lime, cilantro, jalapeño. Served with chips$12.00
Chips & Salsa
our house salsa roja, served with chips$3.00
Big Breakfast
Migas Platter
scrambled egg, onion, pepper, cheddar, tortilla chips on top, 3 housemade flour tortillas$16.00
Chilaquiles
tortilla chips bathed in verdant chile sauce, topped w/ fried egg, avo, crema, onion, cilantro, pico & cotija cheese$17.00
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$18.00
Breakfast Enchis
1 brisket + 1 veggie enchilada smothered in red chili gravy, topped w/ a fried egg$18.00
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$17.00Brisket Hash
smoked brisket, bacon, fajita peppers & onions, fried breakfast potatoes, fried egg w/ shredded cheddar cheese, 4 homemade flour tortilla$26.00
Light Fare
Fruit & Granola
berries, granola, yogurt, honey & powdered sugar$13.00
Avocado Texas Toast
avocado, guac, radish, fried onion, cotija cheese$13.00
Guacamole Salad
a Tex-Mex classic: romaine, guac, pickled onion, fresno, cilantro ranch$10.00
Tijuana Caesar Salad
romaine, chipotle caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, parmesan$9.00
Breakfast Tacos 🌮
all tacos include scrambled egg'on our handmade flour tortillas. corn tortillas are available upon request
Brisket & Egg Taco
w/ fried onion, potato, avo salsa, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja$6.00
Chorizo & Egg Taco
w/ salsa verde, potato, cotija, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja$6.00Carne 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$6.00
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$6.00Bacon & Egg Taco
w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja$5.00
Potato & Egg Taco
w/ cheddar & onion, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja$5.00
Bean & Egg Taco
refried beans w/ cheddar, onion served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja$5.00Smoked 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$4.00
Black Beans
topped w/ cotija cheese & onions$4.00
Refried Beans
$4.00
Side of 4 Tortillas
our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or sub corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)$4.00Side Guacamole
2oz portion$3.00Side Pico
2oz portion$0.50Side Crema
2oz portion$0.75Side Fresh Jalapeño
2oz portion$0.50Side Pickled Jalapeño
2oz portion$0.50Side Cheddar Cheese
2oz portion$1.00Side Cotija Cheese
2oz portion$1.00Side Chihuaha Cheese
2oz portion$1.00Smoked Brisket
$5.00Bacon
$4.00Carne Guisada
$4.00Chorizo
$4.00
Niños
Kids Cheese Enchilada
1 cheese & onion enchi wrapped in corn tortilla. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans$9.00
Kids Hard Taco
1 beef taco topped w/ shredded cheese & lettuce. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans$9.00
Kids Quesadilla
small cheese quesadilla served on housemade flour tortillas. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans$9.00
Brunch Drinks ☀️
Coffee & Tea ☕️
12oz Drip Coffee
New Yorker by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of cocoa, candied walnuts, nougat$4.00
16oz Drip Coffee
New Yorker by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of cocoa, candied walnuts, nougat$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$5.50
Hot Tea
choice of flavors$4.50
Iced Tea
house black tea$4.50
Espresso Drinks ☕️
Espresso
Frogtown by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of marzipan, cacao, hazelnut$4.50
Latte
espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk on top$6.00
Iced Latte
espresso with chilled milk and ice$6.00
Cappuccino
espresso, steamed milk and foam$5.50
Americano
$4.00
Iced Horchata Latte
espresso with chilled housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk) and ice$7.00
Cortado
espresso drink of equal parts espresso and steamed milk$5.00
Mexicano
espresso & Mexican Coke$7.00
Honey Rosemary Latte
OUT OF STOCK$6.50
Non-Alcoholic
Topo Chico
Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.$3.50
Mexican Coke
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$5.00
Jarritos Grapefruit
grapefruit soda$4.00Orange Juice
$5.00Limeade
freshly squeezed lime juice, agave syrup$5.00
Horchata
housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)$5.50
Phony Negroni
Non-alcoholic cocktail for Dry January with Italian citrus and herbal notes.OUT OF STOCK$12.00Virgin Spicy Marg
5-chili infused agave syrup, fermented fresno hot sauce, lime, house spicy rim$10.00
Other Stuff
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!)$4.00
Czexican 6-pack
served room temp (to-go). Our collab w/ Denizens Brewing! Combination Mexican + Czech -style lager$20.00Bottle of Tequila
Cimarron: a solid and approachable 100% agave blanco tequila; great for cocktails. Large (1L) bottle!$32.00Bottle of Mezcal
Rayu espadín: very solid medium-smoke mezcal, great in cocktails. Large (1L) bottle!$42.00
Bottle of Sotol
La Higuera: pretty smoky for a sotol! Spicy, Chartreuse-y. 750mL bottle$42.00
Fresno Hot Sauce
actually pretty mild! 2oz squeeze bottle$5.00
Habanero Hot Sauce
use sparingly. 2oz squeeze bottle$6.00
Migas Taco
$6.00
scrambled egg, grilled onion/pepper, avo, cheddar, cotija & tortilla chips on top , served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja
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All hours
| Sunday | 9:00 am - 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
| Monday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Finest Quality Tex-Mex, Deep in the Heart of Truxton.
Location
43 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
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