El Barrio Cantina Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to El Barrio Cantina, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in Long Beach, California. This lively spot merges traditional Mexican flavors with contemporary twists, inviting diners to experience a menu brimming with creativity.
Highlights include the Rib Eye Huevos and Birria Benny Sopes, showcasing exquisite ingredients like Wagyu Birria and rich hollandaise. For brunch enthusiasts, options like Chilaquiles Divorciados and indulgent Fried Chicken & Waffles are must-tries, with each bite layered in flavor.
Guests rave about the Mexican Hot Fried Chicken and the unique Hamachi Collar, both expertly crafted. With a spacious atmosphere and an engaging bar experience, El Barrio Cantina is perfect for any outing—be it a casual lunch or a special dinner. Immerse yourself in this enchanting fusion of food, friends, and unforgettable memories.
Botanas
Spicy Alita
crispy whole chicken wings with yuzu aioli, with choice of salsa piquin, guava bbq OR buffalo chile de arbol
Pulpo Con Papas
grilled octopus adobado, castelvetrano aioli, garlic fingerling potatoes, housemade chili powder
Cauli Esquite
roasted cauliflower, salsa de citantro, cotija cheese, chili powder
Taquitos De Papa (4)
fried potato taquitos, salsa de aguacate, crema, queso fresco (4)
Tlayuda
Oaxacan "Pizza" - large rustic Oaxacan corn tortilla, black bean puree, queso Oaxaca topped with cabbage, avocado and cotija cheese with choice of house made chorizo, cauli esquite, chicken tinga
Chicken Tinga Chimichanga
Sweet N Spicy Calamari
BBQ Costillas
Empanada Supreme
Diablo Eggs
Chicharron De Pescado
El Barrio Esquite
Aguachile Verde De Camaron
Camaron Marinero
shrimp cured in negra sauce, cucumber, mango, onion, cilantro, avocado, crudo style
Campechana
coktel of shrimp, octopus, red crab in our house cocktail sauce
Oysters On Half (1)
Pulpo Enamorado
Mexican octopus, creama, pico de gallo, oregano,avocado
Tostada Agua Chile
Tostada Camaron Marinero
Tostada De Pate
Tostada De Pulpo
Tostada Tuna Ceviche
Tuna Ceviche
Blue Fin Tuna, Tamari Garlic, Lemon, Macha salsa, Serrano, Avocado (contains shellfish and Nuts)
La Jefa
El Crunchy
Pancho Villa
El Jesse
El Tragon Memo
Aguachile Roll
Crudos
Meat Fish
Ribeye Fajitas
10 oz Ribeye, Rice, Beans, Tortillas
Chicken Curry Mole
Carnitas
Confit pork butt, black beans, queso fresco, served with guacamole and Sonoran flour tortillas
Carnitas Torta Ahogada
Mexican Hot Fried Chicken
fried jidori chicken thighs, spicy miel de piloncillo, corn bread, slaw
Chile Relleno De Marlin
Hamachi Collar
wood-fired yellowtail collar adobado, red yuzu kosho, chili oil served with Sonoran flour tortillas
Birria Lasanga
Carne Asada Shortrib
Alfredo A La Mexican
Panna Cotta Flan
panna cotta style flan
Lemon Frozen Custard
creme brulee lemon frozen custard with vanilla wafers
Chu-Nut Dulce De Leche
churro donut, dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream (ice cream not available for to go)
Abuelita Cake
Postre
Sides
Rice
Black Beans
Guacamole
Chips
Corn Esquite
Tots
Loaded Hash Browns
Crispy Hashbrowns, chorizo, jack cheese, cilantro creama, spicy mayo, eggs sunny side up, pico de gallo
B Fast Sando
Chilaquiles Divorciados
homemade fritos, eggs, salsa verde, salsa roja, queso fresco, crema, pico de gallo add: housemade chorizo or fried chicken
Avo Toast
Breakfast Tlayuda
Fried Chicken & Waffle
Breakfast Burrito
eggs, fries, pico de gallo, crema, flour tortilla with griddled cheese crust Choice of: zucchini & poblano cream or crispy pork belly & tomatillo salsa
Omelette
Huevos Rancheros
Banana French Toast
Rib Eye Huevos
Fresas Con Crema Waffle
Birria Benny Sopes
Wagyu Birria, Corn Sopes, Black Beans, Hollandaise sauce, salsa , Hashbrowns or salad