Don Juan's Cantina Menu - Park Ridge, IL

Long-running, family-owned spot featuring Mexican favorites, margaritas & a long tequila list. Based on 438 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Don Juan's Cantina 60068

Address:
650 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Phone: (847) 430-3535

Website: http://www.djscantina.com/

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Hours

Sunday	12–8 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM

Main Menu
Guacamole Fresh Avocado Dip Made with Onion, Cilantro, & Chile Serrano	$8.75
Don Juan’s Original Nachos Chips with Melted Cheese, Pico de Gallo, & Chorizo	$8.50
El Queso Fundido Melted Cheese with Chorizo	$8.50
Los Jalapeños Rellenos Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños Covered in Melted Cheese with Pico de Gallo	$9.00
Nachos De Marisco Shrimp Nachos with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, & Pico de Gallo	$9.50
Ceviche Farm Raised Tilapia, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Chile Ancho Cocktail Sauce	$11.00
La Sopa De Tortilla Brown Chicken Stock Seasoned with Chile Pasilla served with Tortilla Crisps	$5.00
La Ensalada Caesar Classic Caesar Salad Originally Invented by Chef Caesar Cardini of Tijuana	$7.00
La Ensalada De La Casa House Salad of Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Egg, & Avocado	$8.00
Los Tacos Classicos 3 Tacos Served on Soft Corn, Crispy Shelled or Soft White Flour Tortillas Choose From – Picadillo (Ground Beef), Pollo (Shredded Chicken), or Frijoles (Refried Beans). Our Tacos are Served with Fresh Pico de Gallo, Crisp Lettuce, & Shredded Mexican Chihuahua Cheese	$11.50
La Combinación Don Juan Create your Own Combination – Choose Three: Taco Soft or Crispy, Enchilada with your Choice of Salsa, Tostada, or a Mini Burrito Ground Beef, Shredded Chicken, Cheese, or Refried Beans	$12.00
Los Tacos De Carne Asada (3 per order) Grilled Steak Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, & Cheese	$13.00
B.C.S Baja Fish Tacos (3 per order) Breaded Tilapia, Spicy Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, & Ensalada Mixta	$15.00
Homemade Shredded Pork Tamale Smothered In Our Tomatillo Salsa Verde w/Queso Fresco	$4.00
Mexico City Market Style Pulled Pork Carnita Taco Served with Fresh Onion & Cilantro	$3.50
Chile Chipotle Sautéed Rock Shrimp & Bacon Taco Served with Fresh Onion & Cilantro	$3.50
Our Legendary Breaded Baja Fish Taco served with Spicy Slaw and Chile Chipotle Mayo	$4.00
Sautéed Chile Poblano & Wild Mushroom Taco with Chihuahua Cheese	$3.00
Los Sopes Don Juan (Mini Mexican Corn Flatbreads) Shredded Chicken, Steak, or Ground Beef	$4.00
Tinga Poblana Two Tacos -or- Crispy Tostadas of Braised Pulled Pork in a Smokey Sun Dried Jalapeño Sauce with Caramelized Onions, Chorizo Black Beans, Queso Fresco, & Avocado	$13.00
Milanesa Breaded Chicken Breast in a Light Cilantro Blanc Sauce with an Avocado Salad	$17.00
Mole Con Pollo Grilled Chicken Breast with Puréed Garlic Potatoes & Sautéed Vegetables Served Over Our Classic Recipe Mole Poblano Sauce	$17.00
Pollo Con Seis Chiles Pan Seared Amish Chicken Breast Rubbed in a Six Chile Paste Served with a Sweet Potato Chile Chipotle Gratin, Sautéed Vegetables, & Light Cilantro Jüs	$18.00
Flautas De Camaron Crunchy Taquitos Stuffed with Rock Shrimp, Goat Cheese, Chile Poblano, & Sun Dried Tomatoes Served Over a Roasted Tomatillo and Chile Habanero Salsa	$18.00
Los Medallones De Puerco En Chile Pasilla Grilled Medallions of Tender Pork Tenderloin Served Over a Delicate & Smoky Chile Pasilla Sauce with Puréed Garlic Potatoes	$20.00
Tilapia A La Veracruzana Fillet of Tilapia in a Classic Light Tomato, Olive, & Caper Sauce	$22.00
Puntas De Filete En Chipotle Grilled Beef Tenderloin Tips Served in a Chile Chipotle Sauce with Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms, & Zucchini	$25.00
Sautéed Chicken Breast	$15.00
Grilled Skirt Steak	$17.00
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp	$18.00
Combination Of Three	$19.00
Vegetarian	$11.00
Siesta Mondays Through Thursdays Half Off Appetizers from “La Botana” Section of the Menu (4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Bar Only Not Valid with Outside Coupons and or Deals)
Taqueria Tuesdays All Items from “The Taqueria” Section Only
Wine Down Wednesdays & The Acoustic Generation 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine (Excluding Reserve List) Live Music by The Acoustic Generation 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Original Margaritas	$5.00
Sangrias	$5.00
Strawberry, Raspberry, Or Mango Margaritas	$6.00
Gold Margaritas	$7.00
Grand Gold Margaritas	$8.00
1/2 Price Pitchers Of Original Margaritas
1/2 Price Pitchers Of Sangria
Domestic Longnecks	$3.00
Imported Longnecks	$4.00
Don Juan Hamburger & French Fries	$6.50
Don Juan Cheeseburger & French Fries	$7.50
Don Juan Hot Dog & French Fries	$4.00
Mexican Pizza Beef Or Chicken	$6.00
Grilled Chicken Tenders With Vegetables	$8.50
1 Steak Taco With Rice & Beans	$6.00
1 Beef Chicken Or Cheese Enchilada Suiza Rice & Beans	$6.00
Plain Cheese Quesadilla On Flour Tortilla	$5.00
Don Juan Nachos With Beans Cheese & Pico De Gallo	$6.00
Order Of French Fries	$3.00
Premium Hand Shaken Margarita Sauza Plata Tequila, Cointreau & Fresh Lime Juice	$10.00
Hand Shaken Mezcal Margarita El Malpais Mezcal, Cointreau & Fresh Lime Juice	$10.00
Cervesas Mexicanas Bohemia – Corona – Corona Light – Modelo Especial – Negra Modelo – Pacifico – Tecate – XX Amber – XX Lager	$4.50
Cervesas Domesticas Bud Light – Coors Light – MGD 64 – Miller Lite	$4.00
Cervesas Importadas Amstel Light – Heinekin – St. Pauli Girl N.A.	$4.50
Refrescos Y Jugos Coke – Diet Coke – Ginger Ale – Lemonade – Milk – Iced Tea – Cranberry Juice – Grapefruit Juice – Orange Juice – Pineapple Juice – Tomato Juice	$2.95
Cazadores Plata	$7.00
Cazadores Reposado	$8.00
Cazadores Anejo	$9.00
Corralejo Plata	$7.00
Corralejo Reposado	$8.00
Corralejo Anejo	$9.00
Corazon Plata	$7.00
Corazon Reposado	$8.00
Corazon Anejo	$9.00
Cuervo Gold	$6.50
Cuervo 1800	$7.00
Cuervo Tradicional	$8.00
Cuervo Platinum	$10.00
Jose Cuervo Family Reserve Barrel Select	$20.00
Don Julio Plata	$7.00
Don Julio Reposado	$8.00
Don Julio Anejo	$9.00
El Malpais Mezcal	$8.00
El Patron Plata	$7.00
El Patron Reposado	$8.00
El Patron Anejo	$9.00
Herradura Plata	$7.00
Herradura Reposado	$8.00
Herradura Anejo	$9.00
Sauza 3 Generaciones Plata	$8.00
Sauza 3 Generaciones Anejo	$9.00
Sauza Conmemorativo	$8.00
Sauza Hornitos	$8.00
Sauza Plata	$6.50
Sauza Gold	$7.00
Mix & Match Imported Or Domestic Long Neck Buckets Of Beer (5)	$17.00
Soft Drinks Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Lemonade, Iced Tea	$2.00
Fruit Juice Cranberry, Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato	$2.00
La Croix Sparkling Water	$2.00
Coffee & Hot Tea	$2.00
Espresso	$3.00
Capuccino	$3.50
Milk	$1.75
Thee Caramelized Banana Split	$8.00
Bittersweet Apple Bistro Tart	$7.00
Chocolate Chip Crème Brulee	$6.00
Traditional Flan	$5.00
Chocolate, Strawberry, Or Vanilla Ice Cream	$5.00
Strawberry, Mango, Or Lemon Sorbet	$5.00
Lunch Menu
Fajitas Chicken	$9.00
Fajitas Steak	$10.50
Fajitas Shrimp	$12.00
Fajitas Vegetarian	$8.00
Pork Tamal with Choice of Salsa	$4.00
Pork Carnitas, Tomato Serrano Salsa	$3.50
Rock Shrimp & Bacon And Tomatillo Salsa	$3.50
B.C.S. Baja Fish Taco	$4.00
Poblano Chile with Wild Mushrooms and Cheese	$3.50
Mexican Sopes With Choice of Topping, Beef, Chicken, or Steak	$4.00
Beef, Chicken Or Bean Taco	$2.75
Steak Taco	$3.50
Beef, Chicken Or Bean Burrito	$7.00
Steak Burrito	$8.50
Burrito Don Juan Chicken Or Beef	$9.00
Steak Burrito Don Juan	$10.00
Beef Or Chicken Tostada	$3.25
Steak Or Guacamole Tostada	$3.75
Beef Or Chicken Taquito Dorado	$3.00
Beef, Chicken Or Cheese Enchilada	$3.50
Steak Enchilada	$4.00
Side Of Rice Or Beans	$2.25
Side Of Sour Cream	$1.75
Side Of Jalapeños	$2.00
Hamburger & French Fries	$6.50
Cheeseburger & French Fries	$7.00
Hot Dog & French Fries	$4.00
Side Of French Fries	$2.50
Side Of Guacamole	$2.25
Chips & Salsa	$8.00
Salsa	$4.50
Huevos Con Chorizo Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage	$8.75
Huevos A La Mexicana Scrambled eggs with Onions,Tomatoes & Chile Serrano	$7.50
Huevos Rancheros Eggs your way over a fried tortilla, Tomato sauce & Cheese	$7.50
Chilaquiles Crispy Tortilla Strips, Sautéed with spicy tomato sauce & onions	$7.50
Guacamole	$5.00
Nachos	$5.00
Quesadilla With Sour Cream	$4.50
Sopas Y Ensaladas
Caldo De Pollo	$4.50
Small Tortilla Soup	$4.00
Ensalada De La Casa	$5.00
Enchiladas Cheese, Chicken Or Beef	$9.00
Classic Tacos Beef, Chicken Or Beans	$9.00
Classic Tacos Steak	$10.00
Taquitos Dorados	$6.50
Burrito Suizo Beef Or Chicken	$9.00
Burrito Suizo Steak	$10.00
Burrito Steak Plain	$8.00
Burrito Don Juan Chicken Or Beef	$9.50
Burrito Don Juan Steak	$11.00
Wine List
Morgan Chardonnay 2009, Santa Lucia, CA Aromas of roasted pear, green apple, lemon and toasty French oak. An excellent wine for our fish, shellfish and roasted chicken dishes.	$8.50
Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris 2009, Willamette Valley, OR Aromas of meyer lemon and fresh melon, with subtle notes of nut and fennel. A great match for anything spicy.	$8.00
Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand An intriguing nose of melons, pineapple, and herbs, rounded off with some fresh rhubarb and stone fruit notes. Try this wine with salads, ceviche and fish dishes.	$7.50
Luneau-Papin Gros Plant 2009, Muscadet, France A light and refreshing French white, offering cleansing citrus flavors without the usual minerality of Muscadet. An ideal match for flaky fish and shellfish dishes.	$7.50
Burgans Albariño 2009, Rias Biaxas, Spain Exotically perfumed nose displays smoky peach, mango and papaya, plus a strong floral accent. An ideal match for flaky fish and shellfish dishes.	$7.50
Hirschbach & Söhne Piesporter Riesling Spatlese 2009, Mosel, Germany Medium-bodied with sweet peach and pineapple fruit, spice and minerals. An excellent accompaniment to poultry and fish dishes, and great with spice too!	$8.00
Mas Donis Rosat 2009, Montsant, Spain A juicy (but dry) rosé from northeast Spain, showing raspberry and strawberry flavors. A perfect match for our spicier dishes, this is summer in a glass!	$7.50
Heron Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma County, CA Medium-bodied with a nice balance of earthy, herbal and fruity cherry/strawberry flavors. Perfect with salmon, chicken and pork.	$8.50
Maquis “Calcu” Merlot 2008, Cochalgua Valley, Chile Rich, earthy aromas mix with blackberries and a touch of oak. Soft tannins mingle with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Great with tacos al carbon and fajitas.	$7.50
Caparone Zinfandel 2004, Paso Robles, CA A very well-balanced Zin, with a spicy nose of blackberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla on the nose, and rich, full body without going over-the-top. Try this with our duck and pork dishes.	$8.50
Castaño Monastrell 2009, Yecla, Spain A grape native to Southeast Spain, this wine has no oak to get in the way of the juicy cherry and raspberry flavors. Try it with our pork, beef and lamb dishes.	$7.00
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina Aromas of plum, blackberry, fig and cocoa. Medium-bodied with a kiss of French oak, round and supple with a long finish. Perfect with our steak and pork dishes.	$7.50
Marques De Caceres Crianza 2007, Rioja, Spain A classic Rioja, this dry red is medium-bodied, with cherries, raspberries, vanilla and spice. A great match for our tacos al carbon, grilled vegetables and steaks.	$8.50
Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Paso Robles, CA A great value from Bob and Jim Varner, it offers classic flavors of cassis and red/black berries, a hint of oak and very smooth tannins. Try this with any of our red meat entrees.	$8.50
Von Buhl Armand Riesling Kabinett 2008, Pfalz, Germany Bright fruity acidity with a hint of sweetness.	$35.00
Varner Chardonnay “Bee Block” 2007, Santa Cruz, CA Medium-bodied, crisp, nicely delineated style.	$58.00
Shafer Chardonnay “Red Shoulder Ranch” 2007, Napa Valley, CA Rich and creamy, with bright tropical fruit and minerality.	$69.00
Ricardo Santos “Las Madras” Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina This is a small-production, single vineyard Malbec, with ripe and juicy raspberry and boysenberry fruit that stays fresh, while spice, licorice and French oak chime in on the finish.	$40.00
Benegas Estate Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina This is a small production Malbec from Argentina’s oldest family estate. 50 yearold vines and French oak aging provide elegant black cherry fruit and silky tannins with a hint of vanilla.	$41.00
Domaine Coquelet Beaujolais 2008, Chiroubles, France A delicious Gamay from the south of Burgundy, it offers red cherry and raspberry fruit, with a touch of earthiness. If you are a fan of Pinot Noir and want to explore, give this wine a try!	$42.00
Izadi Reserva 2006, Rioja, Spain A very well-balanced, complex wine, mostly Tempranillo with a little Graciano and Garnacha. It is aged in French & American oak for added complexity and a wonderfully long finish. Dark fruit, coffee, dried herbs and vanilla will seduce you to come back for another glass…or another bottle!	$42.00
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2008, North Coast, CA Usually found in France, L&R is the premier Cab Franc producer in California. This red offers sweet cherry, herb and spice aromatics, with a kiss of toasty oak and dried herbs.	$42.00
BonAnno Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, CA A classic Napa Cabernet is from a small family winery, with blueberry, blackberry and currant fruit on the nose and palate, with hints of mineral and spice on the finish. Tannins are well-integrated after spending 20 months in French oak barrels.	$45.00
Mas D’en Compte “Black Slate” 2008, Priorat, Spain Named for the soil in which it grows, this small-production wine is made from 60-100 year-old Garnacha and Carinena vines. A rich, full-bodied red bursting with blue & blackberry fruit, spice, licorice, minerals and underbrush.	$45.00
Bethel Heights Estate Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, OR The best barrels from the Bethel Heights estate go into this wine. The nose offers woodsmoke, black cherry and raspberry. Well-balanced, with a long, fruit-filled finish.	$49.00
Chappellet Merlot 2006, Napa Valley, CA A rich, silky and hedonistic Merlot, this wine begins with vibrant aromatics of raspberry and red and black cherry, accented by clove, anise, a hint of pepper and spicy oak.	$50.00
White Rock Claret 2005, Napa Valley, CA Bordeaux-style wine from a small organic family winery in Napa Valley. Supple, elegant and lush with loads of ripe fruit and undertones of leather and tobacco. A fantastic value!	$55.00
Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon “One Point Five” 2007, Stag’s Leap, Napa Valley, CA Cedary blackberry fruit aroma with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. A full body; forward, rich, concentrated, dark berry fruit flavors and integrated tannins.	$90.00

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Ellie Kang

A fun evening of good drinks, great food and friendly welcome. It was lovely meeting the owner Maria, she was so sweet to talk to us and we could see how she had been successful all these years. Looking forward to returning!

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Raisa Catunda

The staff is super friendly, food is amazing! Their carne assada old school and chocolate creme brûlée are incredible! Margaritas during happy hour are only $7 (fridays 3-5pm), highly recommend

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Sheila Hayes

The owner came up to us and asked if we had been there before. We told her it was our first time, and we were heading to Ohio. We told her it was rated high, and that’s why we stopped. Boy, we were not disappointed! The margaritas were perfect, and I am very picky about margaritas, as well as the food. Would definitely go back there. My picky husband actually like the mole’ con pollo!

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david stewart

Some solid Mexican food and very friendly staff. Got the deep fried burrito and a stone brewing Mexican lager while we watched the Nuggets beat the Heat! Fun atmosphere!

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Mack Daddy

After frequently dining here, I can say this place is the best Mexican restaurant in the area by far. You’ll first notice it when you receive warm, crispy chips and can request several homemade salsa options. (The habanero one is killer!) The margaritas are also very rich and will really knock you on your you-know-what. Friendly staff and owners will ask you how your day/food is and attend to your needs without hesitation. Maria and Marco are a pleasure to deal with!

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Toni Kouimelis

I had dined at the Edison Park location years ago. This was my first time today at the location in Park Ridge. The service, food was excellent. Top notch, I highly recommend!

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Katrina Marie N-A

Another “not my first time here, but first Google Review” for this place! I kind of miss the original location since it was Chicago (Edison Park) vs now, Park Ridge. Kind of still has that divey feel. The tortillas of their tacos is what makes them unique, reminiscent of Big Star’s tortillas. Their Margaritas are definitely a major hit. I recommend their frozen Mango Margarita and Chile Margarita. I will have to find photos to include in this post-review.

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Caleb Vail

Carne Asada was absolutely fantastic. My wife literally took a bite and said “you have to write a review about this” fun atmosphere, great staff – you can’t go wrong coming here whether it be for date night or for after work drinks

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a w

Lovely lil fun place for lunch! The atmosphere takes the edge off from a stressful morning. Not your “typical” salsa…it’s a good change up! The salad was huge!!! And the Camarones De Coco has a sweet heat to it! The heat comes afterward; but it’s divine!

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Wesley Moon

The owners Jake and Mike accepted me into their restaurant with open arms as Marco gave me one of the most refreshing strawberry mojitos I’ve ever had(and I get them alot). This location was created after Jake’s mom’s(Maria) originalr restaurant shut down. She created an absolutely stunning menu and this location has my heart. They let me sit at the bar and indulged me with their hospitality.

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