This contemporary Mexican cantina serves creative takes on traditional cuisine amid whimsical decor.
Cantina Calaca Feliz is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. We take a modern approach to the way we do Mexican food. Fresh, high-quality ingredients are the foundation to our transformation of amazing produce, fish, and meat to the food we bring to your table. Cantina Calaca Feliz received 3 Bells from Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig Laban who stated, Calaca has helped push the dial forward a few more clicks on the evolution of contemporary Mexican cooking in this town.
4.5 – 913 reviews $$ • Mexican restaurant
Menu
| Dinner Menu | |
| Antojitos | |
| Wild Mushroom Huarache mexican style flatbread topped with manchego bechamel, jalapeño, requeson, queso, caramelized onions |
$10.95 |
| Short Rib Huarache mexican style flatbread topped with black bean puree, queso mixto, nopales salad, avocado salsa verde |
$11.95 |
| “Philly, Philly” Gordita corn masa pockets, carnitas, broccoli rabe, long hot crema, sharp provolone |
$11.95 |
| Crab Fundido valentina cream cheese, queso, scallion, corn tortilla chips |
$11.95 |
| Chorizo Fundido house made mexican sausage, peppers, queso, flour tortillas |
$9.95 |
| Cubano Quesadilla pork belly, queso mixto, pickles, chipotle honey mustard |
$10.95 |
| Chicken Tinga Quesadilla pulled chicken, poblanos, crema, guacamole |
$9.95 |
| Nachos de la Casa black beans, queso, arbol chili, pickled jalapeños |
$12.95 |
| Guacamole | |
| Guacamole Traditional avocado, jalapeño, onion, cilantro |
$12.95 |
| Spicy Shrimp Guacamole valentina, tomato, jalapeño, onion |
$14.95 |
| Yellowfin Tuna Guacamole serrano soy-ginger vinaigrette, jalapeño, sesame |
$15.95 |
| Bacon & Fig Guacamole cabrales blue cheese, spiced almonds |
$14.95 |
| Chef’s Selection ask about our featured guacamole of the week! |
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| Guacamole Sampler a sampling of our spicy shrimp, yellowfin tuna, and bacon & fig guacamoles |
$16.95 |
| Ceviche | |
| Tuna Ceviche Tacocitas pineapple, jalapeño aioli, mini crispy taco shells |
$9.95 |
| Shrimp Ceviche spicy tomato, jalapeño, scallions, avocado |
$8.95 |
| Sopas y Ensaladas | |
| Tortilla Soup guajillo-tomato broth, chicken, avocado, crema, queso |
$6.95 |
| Lentil Soup tomato, carrot, potato, squash, onion, chipotle |
$6.95 |
| Chop Salad gala apple, cucumber, cranberries, pear, almonds, chipotle ranch dressing |
$9.95 |
| Mexican Cobb black beans, corn, blue cheese, avocado, bacon, confit tomatoes, black pepper-cotjia dressing |
$11.95 |
| Entradas | |
| Black Bass creamy poblano corn rice, jumbo lump crab, asparagus |
$24.95 |
| Lamb Barbacoa pickled cauliflower, red rice, refried beans, avocado, corn tortillas |
$19.95 |
| Mole Poblano organic chicken breast, mexican rice, sweet plantains, pickled onions |
$18.95 |
| Tacos y Enchiladas | |
| Baja Fish Tacos citrus coleslaw, avocado, plantain crust; available grilled |
$13.95 |
| Carnitas Tacos pulled pork, salsa roja, onions, cilantro, avocado |
$11.95 |
| Mushroom Tacos truffle potato puree, shaved asparagus, lemon vinaigrette |
$11.95 |
| Shrimp Tacos taqueria guacamole, queso fresco, pineapple pico de gallo, radish |
$14.95 |
| Brussels Sprouts Tacos red chili hummus, cranberry glaze, queso fresco, beet tortilla |
$11.95 |
| Blackened Mahi Tacos mango, radicchio, cucumber, arugula, chipotle remoulade, avocado |
$15.95 |
| Korean Steak Tacos black bean puree, sliced avocado, korean bbq, kimchi |
$15.95 |
| Chicken Tinga Tacos avocado, pickled red cabbage, crema, queso fresco |
$12.95 |
| Chicken Enchiladas chipotle cream, salsa ranchera, queso oaxaca, rajas, crema |
$14.95 |
| Seafood Enchiladas lump crab, shrimp, black beans, chayote squash, rajas, caramelized onions, queso cotija, mole verde |
$15.95 |
| Vegetable Enchiladas sweet potato, red quinoa, onions, spinach, poblano rajas, tahina, mole amarillo |
$12.95 |
| Enchilada Mixtos a sampling of our seafood, chicken, and vegetable enchiladas |
$19.95 |
| Al Carbon Tacos | |
| Chicken | $18.95 |
| Steak | $19.95 |
| Shrimp | $19.95 |
| Grilled Fish | $19.95 |
| Para Acompañar | |
| Elotes Loco grilled corn, lime mayo, queso, chili pequin |
$4.95 |
| Grilled Asparagus lemon vinaigrette, queso cotija |
$5.95 |
| Yucca Fries citrus vinaigrette, queso fresco, chipotle aioli |
$5.95 |
| Sweet Plantains crema, queso fresco |
$4.95 |
| Black Beans & Rice | $4.95 |
| Refried Beans queso fresco |
$4.95 |
| Chips & Salsa salsa oaxaca & salsa verde |
$3.95 |
| Chef’s Tasting | |
| Chef’s Tasting experience our menu through a 3 course selection guided by our Chef |
$29.00 |
| Brunch Menu | |
| Antojitos | |
| Nachos de la Casa black bean, queso, arbol chile, pickled jalapeno |
$11.95 |
| Brussels Sprout Tylauda manchego, requeson, red fresno, poblano rajas |
$11.95 |
| Crispy Garbanzo Salad arugula and baby kale, mango, honey yogurt, toasted cumin, fried chickpeas |
$8.95 |
| Guacamole avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno served with chips and salsa |
$12.95 |
| Tortilla Soup guajillo-tomato broth, chicken, avocado, queso fresco |
$5.95 |
| Calabaza Soup acorn squash soup, white hominy, chili oil |
$5.95 |
| Little Gem Salad apple, avocado, smoked chili vinaigrette, tortilla strips, cotija |
$8.95 |
| Entradas | |
| Chilaquiles tortilla chips, mexican chorizo, baked egg, queso cotija, pickled jalapenos, choice of sauce ranchera or green chili |
$12.95 |
| Huevos Rancheros fried eggs, salsa ranchera, pico de gallo, refried beans |
$9.95 |
| Enchilada con Revuelto chicken, onion, rajas, scrambled eggs, black beans, choice of sauce ranchera or green chile |
$15.95 |
| Carne con Huevos braised short rib, spiced potato, fried eggs |
$14.95 |
| Power Breakfast enchilada con granos, sunny egg, mole amarillo, avocado |
$13.95 |
| Huevos Benedicto pork belly, tequila grits, chipotle holandaise, sopes |
$12.95 |
| Stuffed French Toast brioche, plantains and apples, maple syrup, whipped cream, pepitas |
$12.95 |
| Tacos | |
| Baja Fish Tacos blue tilapia, cabbage, avocado, lemon vinaigrette |
$13.95 |
| Carnitas Tacos pulled pork, salsa roja, onions, cilantro, avocado |
$10.95 |
| Chicken Tacos chicken tinga, avocado, queso fresco, pickled red cabbage |
$11.95 |
| Cauliflower Tacos ancho chili adobo, cauliflower puree, orange avocado salsa |
$10.95 |
| Brunch Cocktails | |
| Bloody Maria choice of tequila or vodka, tomato, horseradish, valentina, cracked pepper, and spices |
$8.00 |
| Bellini cava with choice of seasonal fruit |
$8.00 |
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | |
| Reanimator Coffee | $2.75 |
| Orange Juice | $3.00 |
| Mexican Hot Cocoa | $3.00 |
| Para Acompañar | |
| Free Range Egg green meadow farms |
$2.75 |
| Smoked Bacon | $4.50 |
| Black Beans and Rice | $3.50 |
| Refried Beans | $3.50 |
| Sweet Plantains crema, queso fresco |
$3.95 |
| Spiced Potato Wedges chipotle aioli |
$3.95 |
| Happy Hour Menu | |
| Tacos & Antojitos | |
| 2pc Brussels Sprout Tacos red chili hummus, cranberry glaze, queso fresco, avocado, red beet tortilla |
$5.00 |
| 2pc Carnitas Tacos pulled pork, salsa roja, onions, cilantro, avocado |
$5.00 |
| 2pc Chicken Tinga Tacos avocado, pickled red cabbage, crema, queso fresco |
$5.00 |
| 1pc Baja Fish Taco blue tilapia, plantain crust, cabbage, avocado |
$5.00 |
| Chorizo Fundido mexican chorizo, red bell peppers, poblanos, queso |
$7.00 |
| Nachos de la Casa black beans, queso, arbol chili, pickled jalapeños, radish |
$7.00 |
| Chicken Tinga Quesadilla pulled chicken, poblanos, crema, guacamole |
$7.00 |
| Roasted Mushroom Huarache corn masa flatbread, roasted mushrooms, manchego, poblano rajas, requeson, jalapeno |
$8.00 |
| Margaritas | |
| Patrón “Feliz Select” Margarita patrón feliz select, patrón citrónge, fresh lime juice |
$10.00 |
| La Bestia Margarita casamigos reposado, cointreau, fresh lime juice |
$10.00 |
| Grand Margarita espolòn reposado, grand marnier, fresh lime juice |
$10.00 |
| M cal Margarita casamigos mezcal, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice |
$10.00 |
| Tropical Margarita mango, pineapple, strawberry infused tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice |
$8.00 |
| Three Chili Margarita silver tequila, fresh lime juice, house chili blend |
$8.00 |
| Garcia Margarita espolon reposado, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur |
$8.00 |
| Chiquita “Skinny” Margarita sauza hornitos plata, fresh lime juice, house “skinny” blend |
$8.00 |
| Feliz Margarita silver tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice |
$6.00 |
| La Calaca Paloma sauza hornitos plata, grapefruit, cardamom, aperol, fresh lime juice |
$6.00 |
| Wine | |
| Sangria red or white wine, brandy, orange liqueur, seasonal fruit |
$6.00 |
| House Red & White Wine | $6.00 |
| Cervezas | |
| Dos Equis Amber (4.7%) | $3.00 |
| Corona Light (4.1%) | $3.00 |
| Pacifico Bottles (4.5%) | $3.00 |
| Beverage Menu | |
| Sparkling | |
| Segura Viudas / Brut Reserva / Cava / Spain | $36.00 |
| Rosé | |
| Bauer / Rose / Austria / 2017 | $36.00 |
| White | |
| House | $7.00 |
| Escudo Real / Vinho Verde / Portugal / 2018 | $36.00 |
| 1895 Coleccion / Torrontes / Argentina / 2018 | $36.00 |
| Ethero / Albarino / Spain / 2018 | $36.00 |
| Red | |
| House | $7.00 |
| Santo Cristo / Garnacha / Spain / 2016 | $36.00 |
| Mureda / Tempranillo / Spain / 2017 | $36.00 |
| San Huberto / Malbec / Argentina / 2018 | $36.00 |
| Draft | |
| Heavy Sea’s Tropicannon (7.25%) | $6.50 |
| Levante Cloudy & Cumbersome (5.6%) | $6.00 |
| Lawson’s Super Session IPA (4.8%) | $7.00 |
| Dos Equis Amber (4.7%) | $5.00 |
| Corona Light (4.1%) | $5.00 |
| Bottles | |
| Corona | $5.00 |
| Pacifico | $5.00 |
| Negra Modelo | $5.50 |
| Tecate | $4.00 |
| Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine | $8.00 |
| Sierra Nevada Otra Vez Gose | $6.00 |
| Jack’s Hard Cider | $5.00 |
| Margaritas | |
| Feliz Margarita silver tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice |
$30.00 |
| Tropical Margarita mango, strawberry, honey dew & pineapple infused tequila |
$35.00 |
| Three Chili Margarita silver tequila, fresh lime juice, house chili blend |
$35.00 |
| Patrón “Feliz Select” Margarita patrón feliz select, patrón citrónge, fresh lime juice |
$55.00 |
| Chiquita “Skinny” Margarita hornitos plata, fresh lime juice, house “skinny” blend |
$42.00 |
| La Bestia Margarita casamigos reposado, cointreau, fresh lime juice |
$50.00 |
| Grand Margarita espolòn reposado, grand marnier, fresh lime juice |
$45.00 |
| Mezcal Margarita casamigos mezcal, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur |
$45.00 |
| Garcia Margarita espolòn reposado, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur |
$40.00 |
| Specialty Cocktails | |
| Sangria red or white wine, brandy, orange liqueur, seasonal fruit |
$30.00 |
| Mexican Mula revivalist dragon dance jalapeno gin, pomegranate, fresh lime juice, ginger beer |
$10.00 |
| La Paloma hornitos plata, grapefruit, cardamom, aperol, lime |
$9.00 |
| Shakedown Street casamigos mezcal, blackberry purée, clove, spiced bitters |
$13.00 |
| Añejo Negroni olmeca los altos añejo, sweet vermouth, campari, orange bitters |
$10.00 |
| Tequila Flights | |
| Casamigos Flight blanco / reposado / añejo / mezcal |
$18.00 |
| Feliz Flight a selection of our favorite supreme tequilas: don julio 1942 / milagro select añejo / cuervo reserva de familia |
$25.00 |
| Patrón Flight blanco / reposado / anejo |
$15.00 |
| Customize Your Margarita | |
| Pick Your Tequila Make any premium tequila a margarita +$2 |
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| Fruit Flavor Flavor: Passion Fruit +$2, Mango +$2, Blackberry +$2, Seasonal +$2. Make It Spicy: Fresh Muddled Jalapeño Papaya-habanero +$2 |
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| Orange Liqueur Liqueur: Patrón Citrónge +$2.50, Cointreau +$3, Grand Marnier +$3. Make it Skinny: House “Skinny” Blend +$1.50 |
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| Blanco | |
| Clase Azul | $17.00 |
| Milagro Select | $16.00 |
| Codigo Rose | $14.00 |
| Fortaleza | $14.00 |
| Arte Nom | $13.00 |
| Casamigos | $13.00 |
| Codigo | $13.00 |
| Don Julio | $13.00 |
| Partida | $13.00 |
| Patrón | $13.00 |
| Tequila Ocho | $13.00 |
| Casa Noble | $12.00 |
| El Tesoro | $12.00 |
| Avion | $11.00 |
| Cabo Wabo | $11.00 |
| Maestro Dobel | $11.00 |
| Cazadores | $10.00 |
| Herradura | $10.00 |
| Siembra Azul | $10.00 |
| Corralejo | $9.00 |
| Espolòn | $9.00 |
| Milagro | $9.00 |
| Mi Campo | $9.00 |
| Reposado | |
| Clase Azul | $20.00 |
| Milagro Select | $17.00 |
| Codigo | $15.00 |
| Fortaleza | $15.00 |
| Patrón Feliz Select | $15.00 |
| Arte Nom | $14.00 |
| Casamigos | $14.00 |
| Don Julio | $14.00 |
| Partida | $14.00 |
| Patron | $14.00 |
| Tequila Ocho | $14.00 |
| Casa Noble | $13.00 |
| El Tesoro | $13.00 |
| Avion | $12.00 |
| Cabo Wabo | $12.00 |
| Maestro Dobel | $12.00 |
| Cazadores | $11.00 |
| Herradura | $11.00 |
| Siembra Valles | $11.00 |
| Corralejo | $10.00 |
| Espolòn | $10.00 |
| Milagro | $10.00 |
| Mi Campo | $10.00 |
| Añejo | |
| Milagro Select | $18.00 |
| Fortaleza | $16.00 |
| Arte Nom | $15.00 |
| Casamigos | $15.00 |
| Don Julio | $15.00 |
| Partida | $15.00 |
| Patrón | $15.00 |
| Tequila Ocho | $15.00 |
| Casa Noble | $14.00 |
| El Tesoro | $14.00 |
| Avion | $13.00 |
| Cabo Wabo | $13.00 |
| Maestro Dobel | $13.00 |
| Cazadores | $12.00 |
| Herradura | $12.00 |
| Siembra Azul | $12.00 |
| Corralejo | $11.00 |
| Espolòn | $11.00 |
| Milagro | $11.00 |
| Mi Campo | $11.00 |
| Supreme Añejo | |
| Cuervo Reserva | $25.00 |
| Don Julio 1942 | $25.00 |
| Corralejo 99000 | $24.00 |
| Corralejo Triple Reposado | $23.00 |
| El Tesoro Paradiso | $20.00 |
| Espolón Añejo X | $20.00 |
| Patrón Extra Añejo | $18.00 |
| Mezcal | |
| Ilegal Anejo | $20.00 |
| Ilegal Reposado | $16.00 |
| Casamigos | $15.00 |
| Montelobos | $14.00 |
| Los Amantes | $13.00 |
| Vago Elote | $13.00 |
| Vago Espadin | $12.00 |
| Non Alcoholic | |
| Virgin Margarita | $4.00 |
| Jarritos | $3.00 |
| Mango Jumex | $3.00 |
| Mexican Coke | $3.00 |
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Contact Cantina “Calaca” Feliz
Address: 2321 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 787-9930
Website: http://cantinafeliz.com/la-calaca-feliz
Hours
| Tuesday | 4–9PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9PM |
| Thursday | 4–9PM |
| Friday | 3–10PM |
| Saturday | 12–10PM |
| Sunday | 12–8PM |
| Monday | 4–9PM |