Molina's Cantina Menu
Molina's Cantina is a Tex-Mex-Mexican restaurant located in Houston, TX. Known for its delicious cuisine and exceptional service, Molina's Cantina offers a wide range of dining options, including vegetarian dishes. This Latinx-owned establishment provides a casual and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for lunch, dinner, or even happy hour specials. With amenities such as outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar, Molina's Cantina caters to a diverse range of customers. The restaurant also offers delivery, takeout, and catering services, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a place to dine with friends, family, or even your furry companions, Molina's Cantina has something for everyone to enjoy.
Appetizers
Molina’s Fajita Nachos
Signature item. Grilled chicken fajita meat, beans, guacamole, Chihuahua cheese, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños.
Taquitos
Six beef or chicken taquitos served with chili con queso and sour cream for dipping.
Quesadillas
Signature item. Flour tortillas stuffed with Chihuahua cheese and poblano peppers, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
The Original “Jose’s Dip”
Chili con queso blended with spicy taco meat.
Chili Con Queso
Served on a tostada shell.
Sopa De Tortilla
Spicy chicken soup served with rice, pico de gallo, avocado chunks and crispy tortilla strips.
Old-Fashioned Chili Con Carne
Since . Meaty chili con carne, topped with melted cheese and chopped onions.
Sopa De Poblana
Creamy poblano soup with roasted corn and smoked jalapeño sausage.
Ensalada
Fresh mixed greens.
Soups & Side Salads
Entrée Salads
Pollo Mango Salad
Mixed salad greens, diced mango, red bell pepper, avocado and red onion, topped with grilled chicken and sweet and spicy dressing.
Molina’s Taco Salad
Crispy taco shell filled with spicy taco meat, fresh tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream on a bed of crispy lettuce, topped with your choice of shredded cheese or chili con queso.
Soup & Salad Combo
Bowl of soup and ensalada.
Southwest Grilled Pollo Salad
Sliced grilled chicken on crisp romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, frijoles negros, and queso fresco.
Grilled Fish Or Shrimp Tacos
Two grilled fish or shrimp tacos with lettuce and grilled corn pico de gallo.
Grilled Fish Or Shrimp Tacos (Single Taco)
Grilled fish or shrimp tacos with lettuce and grilled corn pico de gallo.
Chalupas
Two beans, beef or chicken chalupas with lettuce, melted cheese, guacamole, Spanish sauce, and sour cream.
Flautas
Three deep-fried chicken or beef tacos, served with guacamole, sour cream, rice and charro beans.
Puffy Tacos
Three corn tortillas filled with crispy shredded pork, shredded lettuce, diced tomato and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans.
Crispy Tacos
Three crispy tacos filled with your choice of beef or chicken, topped with lettuce & Spanish sauce.
Tacos A La Molina
Three beef, chicken or carnitas tacos made with soft corn or flour tortillas, topped with crispy lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes.
Baja-Style Fish Tacos
Two fried fish tacos with shredded cabbage and spicy salsa, served with rice and beans.
Burrito
Flour tortilla filled with beef or beans, covered with chili con carne, topped with melted cheese.
Burritos, Tacos & Chalupas
Enchiladas
Enchiladas Verdes
Chicken enchiladas, topped with tomatillo sauce and sour cream.
Spinach Enchiladas
Three enchiladas, filled with sautéed spinach and mushrooms, covered with spicy green sauce, topped with Chihuahua cheese and served with sour cream.
Chicken Enchilada
Topped with Spanish sauce and melted cheese.
Enchiladas De Tejas
Since . Cheese enchiladas, topped with chili con carne, melted cheese, and chopped onions.
Enchiladas A La Michael
Three chicken enchiladas smothered in spicy salsa verde, topped with Chihuahua cheese and garnished with cilantro and avocado slices.
Chicken Mole Enchilada
Topped with traditional mole sauce and melted Chihuahua cheese.
Enchilada Dinner
Topped with your choice of chili gravy or Spanish sauce and melted cheese.
Chipotle Shrimp Enchiladas
Two enchiladas smothered in a rich creamy chipotle sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, red onions, crumbled queso cotija and crema Mexicana. Accompanied by a side of savory cilantro lime rice and black beans.
Beef For
Chicken For
Combo For
Grilled Fajitas
From The Grill
Grilled Redfish
Topped with warm mango salsa and served with grilled vegetables, rice, and frijoles negros.
Rosita’s Pollo Poblano
Signature item. Grilled chicken, Chihuahua cheese, grilled poblano peppers, and onions, served with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Carne Asada
Grilled fajita steak, topped with grilled onions. Served with rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and beans.
Tacos Al Carbon
Grilled chicken fajita meat chopped and rolled in flour tortillas, served with beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Pollo Con Mole
Grilled chicken, traditional mole, served with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Molina’s Grilled Quail & Shrimp Combo
Farm-raised quail, grilled to perfection, paired with jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh jalapeños and Chihuahua cheese, bacon wrapped and grilled. Served with rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and beans.
Grilled Pollo & Vegetables
Lightly marinated grilled chicken breast, served with grilled vegetables, sliced avocados, and sliced tomatoes.
Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken breast served with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Molina’s Special Dinner
Chicken taco, chicken enchilada, chicken tostada, tamale with chili, guacamole, chili con queso, rice, and beans.
Molina’s Combination
Beef taco, cheese enchilada, bean tostada, guacamole, and chili con queso.
Summer Special
Beef taco, beef chalupa, and bean tostada.
Combination No.
Beef taco, cheese, enchilada, bean tostada.
Deluxe Dinner
Beef taco, cheese enchilada, bean tostada, tamale with chili, guacamole, chili con queso, rice, and beans.
Mexico City Dinner
Since . Beef taco, cheese enchilada, bean tostada, tamale with chili, guacamole, chili con queso, rice, and beans.
Chicken Fajita Enchiladas
Covered in spicy chipotle sauce and Chihuahua cheese, served with rice and beans.
Ladies’ Special
Cheese enchilada, guacamole and chili con queso.
Mexican Hot Plate
One cheese enchilada, one tamale with chili con carne, rice, and beans.
Tex-Mex Combos
Special Combos
Cancun Shrimp Platter
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh jalapeños and Chihuahua cheese, bacon wrapped and grilled, served with rice, charro beans, pico, and guacamole.
C.W. Special
Taco al carbon, cheese enchilada, rice and beans, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Berly’s Burrito
Flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken fajita meat, covered with chili con carne, topped with melted cheese and served with rice and beans.
Chile Relleno
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese served with rice, beans, and guacamole.
Carnitas
Tender chunks of marinated pork served with fresh tortillas, rice, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole.
William’s Special
Signature item. Carne Asada with grilled onions, two cheese enchiladas topped with William’s sauce and Chihuahua cheese. Served with guacamole, rice, and grilled onions.
Raulito’s Shrimp Special
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served on a bed of rice with frijoles a la charra, guacamole and mango pico de gallo.
Shrimp Diablo
Tender jumbo shrimp sautéed in a creamy chipotle sauce and garnished with queso cotija and fresh cilantro. Served with grilled vegetables and cilantro lime rice.
Tamales ()
Three pieces
Refried Beans - Side
Frijoles A La Charra - Side
Frijoles Negros - Side
Mexican Rice - Side
Grilled Vegetables - Side
Chili Con Queso Puff
Served on tostada shell.
Pico De Gallo - Side
Flour Tortillas ()
Guacamole - Side
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Side Orders
Desserts
Flan
Traditional Mexican custard.
Sopapillas
Delicious hot Mexican pastry.
Homemade Tres Leches Cake
Traditional Mexican cake.
Soft Drinks
Tea
Black tea.
Fresh Homemade Lemonade
Topo Chico
Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.