Tex-Mex
Republic Cantina
Featured Items
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 - Grilled Shrimp w/ onions, peppers, guac, pico & chile arbol salsa$19.00
Agave Margarita
blanco tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime, lime salt rim$7.00
Dinner
Apps
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
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 brisketOUT OF STOCK$9.00
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)$26.00
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)$36.00
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)$46.00
Brisket Enchiladas
3 enchiladas filled w/ brisket, cheddar & onion, smothered in chili sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)$22.00
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)$20.00
Cheese & Onion Enchiladas
3 enchiladas filled w/ cheddar & chihuahua cheeses, smothered in chili gravy. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)$19.00
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)$19.00Taco 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 - Grilled Shrimp w/ onions, peppers, guac, pico & chile arbol salsa$19.00
Braised Beef Birria
slow braised beef, melty Oaxaca cheese, grilled onion & cilantro on griddled corn tortilla. 3 tacos + smoky beef broth consommé for dippingOUT OF STOCK$20.00
Brisket Chili
brisket, beef, caramelized cornbread, ancho & pasilla chili, onion, cilantro, crema, cotija, NO BEANS$19.00
Salads
Sides
Garlic Rice
our house white rice$4.00
Refried Beans
$4.00
Black Beans
topped w/ cotija cheese & onions$4.00
Charro Beans
cooked w/ beer & bacon$4.00
Side of 4 Tortillas
our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or sub corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)$4.00Street Corn
w/ mayo, cotjia cheese, lime juice, tajin, cumin, & cilantro$5.00Side Guacamole
2oz portion$3.00Side Pico
2oz portion$0.50Side Crema
2oz portion$0.75Side Pickled Jalapeño
2oz portion$0.50Side Fresh Jalapeño
2oz portion$0.50Side Cheddar Cheese
2oz portion$1.00Side Cotija Cheese
2oz portion$1.00Side 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$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 & beansOUT OF STOCK$9.00
Drinks
Cocktails 🍹
Agave Margarita
blanco tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime, lime salt rim$14.00
Spicy Margarita
blanco tequila, habanero, agave nectar, fresh lime, chili salt rim$15.00Frozen Margarita
our agave margarita, frozen$15.00
Pico Back
TX spin on the pickleback! 1oz tequila + chaser of pico de gallo juice$8.00
Ranch Water
blanco tequila, muddled lime, agave, fizzy water, tajin$15.00Passionfruit Daiquiri
$15.00
Mexican Coke & Fernet
a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass$11.00Topo & Tequila
a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass$10.00
Topo & Sotol
a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass$11.00
Jarritos & Tequila
a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass$10.00
"Big Fella" Agave Marg
4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Tequila, fresh lime, agave$45.00
"Big Fella" Spicy Marg
4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Tequila, habanero, lime, agave$50.00
Hurricane Cup
Nola-style go cup (empty)$4.00
Beer 🍻
Modelo
beer for the easily pleased$7.00
Shiner
Prosit!$8.00Monopolio IPA
crushable, Mexican, light hops$9.00
Czexican
our collab w/ Denizens Brewing! Combination Mexican + Czech -style lager$8.00Michelada
house bloody mary mix, soy sauce, lime, tabasco, topped with modelo$10.00
Tex Mex
beer & shot combo: Shiner + tequila$12.00
Mex Tex
beer & shot combo: Modelo + bourbon$11.00Lone Star
$6.00
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$4.00Limeade
freshly squeezed lime juice, agave syrup$5.00Orange Juice
$5.00
Horchata
housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)$5.50
Cold Brew
16oz cold brew, prepped in house - Brazil Beleza by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of black currant, dulce de leche, cashew$5.50
Iced Tea
house black tea$4.50
Hot Tea
choice of flavors$4.50Phony Negroni
OUT OF STOCK$12.00
Other Stuff
Pantry
Parcooked Flour Tortillas
pack of 10. Just finish on a skillet at high heat!OUT OF STOCK$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
Dinner & Drinks Delivery Menu
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)$24.00Fajitas: Pick 3
select 3 proteins. Serves 1; 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)$35.00Fajitas: Pick 4
select 4 proteins. Serves 1; 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)$45.00Brisket Enchiladas
3 enchiladas filled w/ brisket, cheddar & onion, smothered in chili sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)$22.00Poblano Chicken Enchiladas
3 enchiladas filled w/ chicken thigh, cheddar & onion, smothered in green chile sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)$20.00Cheese & Onion Enchiladas
3 enchiladas filled w/ cheddar & chihuahua cheeses, smothered in chili gravy. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)$19.00Veggie Enchiladas
3 enchiladas filled w/ squash, corn, mushrooms, cheddar & onion, smothered in green chile sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)$19.00Taco 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 - Grilled Shrimp w/ onions, peppers, guac, pico & chile arbol salsa$20.00Braised Beef Birria
slow braised beef, melty Oaxaca cheese, grilled onion & cilantro on griddled corn tortilla. 3 tacos + smoky beef broth consommé for dippingOUT OF STOCK$21.00Brisket Chili
brisket, beef, caramelized cornbread, ancho & pasilla chili, onion, cilantro, crema, cotija, NO BEANS$19.00
Turkey Mole Enchiladas
Our Thanksgiving take on enchiladas with a deep and richly spiced sauce cooked down with complex flavors including dried chiles and dark chocolate.OUT OF STOCK$23.00
Salads
Sides
Garlic Rice
our house white rice$4.00Refried Beans
$4.00Black Beans
topped w/ cotija cheese & onions$4.00Charro Beans
cooked w/ beer & bacon$5.00Street Corn
w/ mayo, cotjia cheese, lime juice, tajin, cumin, & cilantro$5.00Side of 4 Tortillas
our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or sub corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)$5.00Side Guacamole
2oz portion$3.50Side Pico
2oz portion$0.75Side Crema
2oz portion$1.00Side Cheddar Cheese
2oz portion$1.50Side Cotija Cheese
2oz portion$1.50Side Chihuaha Cheese
2oz portion$1.50Side Pickled Jalapeño
2oz portion$0.75Side Fresh Jalapeño
2oz portion$0.75
Niños
Kids Cheese Enchilada
1 cheese & onion enchi wrapped in corn tortilla. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans$9.00Kids Hard Taco
1 beef taco topped w/ shredded cheese & lettuce. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans$9.00Kids Quesadilla
small cheese quesadilla served on housemade flour tortillas. Comes w/ a side of rice & beansOUT OF STOCK$9.00
Dessert
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.$4.00Mexican Coke
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$5.50Jarritos Grapefruit
grapefruit soda$4.50Limeade
freshly squeezed lime juice, agave syrup$5.50Orange Juice
$5.00Horchata
housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)$6.00Cold Brew
16oz cold brew, prepped in house - Brazil Beleza by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of black currant, dulce de leche, cashew$5.00Iced Tea
house black tea$4.50Hot Tea
choice of flavors$4.00
Pantry
Parcooked Flour Tortillas
pack of 10. Just finish on a skillet at high heat!OUT OF STOCK$7.00Corn Tortillas
pack of 10. For the gluten intolerant (not made by Cantina!)$5.00Bottle of Tequila
Cimarron: a solid and approachable 100% agave blanco tequila; great for cocktails. Large (1L) bottle!$34.00Bottle of Mezcal
Rayu espadín: very solid medium-smoke mezcal, great in cocktails. Large (1L) bottle!$43.00Bottle of Sotol
La Higuera: pretty smoky for a sotol! Spicy, Chartreuse-y. 750mL bottle$43.00Fresno Hot Sauce
actually pretty mild! 2oz squeeze bottle$6.00Habanero Hot Sauce
use sparingly. 2oz squeeze bottle$7.00
Side Crema
$1.00
2oz portion
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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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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