Polanco Cantina Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Polanco Cantina
Polanco Cantina, located in the vibrant DOCO area of Sacramento, offers a delightful fusion of traditional Mexican flavors and contemporary dining experiences. Their menu features a wide range of sharable starters like the Frijoles con Queso and Salsa Flight, perfect for kicking off your meal. The taco selection is a standout, with options like the Baja Fish Tacos and Quesabirria, each bursting with authentic taste.
Salads and soups, including the Chopped Taco Salad and Chicken Tortilla Soup, provide fresh and satisfying choices. For a twist, the Peruvian Style Ceviche offers a refreshing bite. The extensive drink menu complements your meal, complemented by a lively atmosphere, outdoor seating, and attentive service. Polanco Cantina not only serves delicious food but also fosters a welcoming space for all. Come for the food, stay for the community!
Starters To Share
Frijoles con Queso
Refried beans, Mexican cheeses & crema topped with queso fresco and salsa macha. Served with tortilla chips
Salsa Flight
Salsa roja, salsa verde & Yucatan pepita salsa with tortilla chips
Salsa and Chips
Fresh corn tortilla chips with salsa roja
Small Guacamole
Served with tortilla chips & salsa roja
Large Guacamole
Served with tortilla chips & salsa roja
Queso Fundido
Polanco three-cheese blend, choice of chorizo, mushrooms or both. Served with tortilla chips
Nachos El Supremo
Tortilla chips with Mexican cheeses, salsa verde, black beans, crema, radishes, pickled jalapeños & onions, guacamole
Brussels Macha
Bacon lardons, salsa macha, crema, cotija (contains nuts)
Mexican Cornbread
Made with fresh corn, Mexican cheeses, roasted poblano peppers, & topped with poblano crema & cilantro
Tuna Crudo Tostada
Two crispy blue corn tortillas topped with sushi-grade ahi tuna, avocado, calabrian chili aioli, cucumber, charred tortilla salsa, cilantro
Peruvian Style Ceviche
Citrus-cured shrimp & rock cod,aji amarillo, cancha, red onion.Served with camote chips
Elote
Avocado mayo, cotija, tajin
Oaxacan Cheese Sticks
Crispy flour tortillas, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese & poblano peppers. Served with avocado crema
Chopped Taco Salad
Romaine hearts, avocado, corn, pico, black beans, Mexican cheeses, tortilla strips, citrus-jalapeño vinaigrette
Polanco Caesar
Local romaine lettuces, fresh Caesar dressing, tortilla strips, radishes, & cotija cheese
Tocino y Manzana Salad
Romaine, shaved radicchio, sliced apples, bacon lardons, cheddar crumbles, toasted pepitas, creamy roasted poblano dressing,fried jalapeños
Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Mary's chicken, avocado, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, in a rich tomatoe and chile broth
Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup
Mary's chicken, avocado, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, in a rich tomato and chile broth
Soups And Salads
Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos
Fresh rock cod, locally sourced, battered & fried, chipotle crema, avocado, shredded cabbage, & pico on flour tortillas. Served with black beans
Quesabirria
Chile-braised shredded beef, Mexican cheeses, onions & cilantro on crispy corn tortillas. Served with a side of birria consommé for dipping
Avocado Tacos
Panko-crusted avocado, slaw, salsa macha, avocado crema, pickled onions on blue corn tortillas. Served with black beans (contains nuts)
Pollo Adobo Tacos
Shredded Adobo chicken, griddled Mexican cheeses, avocado crema, slaw, pickled onions on flour tortillas. Served with elote
Camarones Tacos
Beer-battered shrimp, Calabrian chile aioli, shredded cabbage, cotija, pickled onions, cilantro on blue corn tortillas. Served with black beans
Steak Taco Special
Flour Tortillas / Cheese Skirt / Grilled Steak / Pico de Gallo / Charred Corn / Salsa Macha / Guacamole / Cotija Cheese / Cilantro / Radish / Served with Charro Beans
Machaca Enchiladas
Chile-braised shredded beef, onion, garlic, cilantro, Mexican cheeses, topped with red guajillo sauce. Served with black beans & cilantro rice
Pollo Verde Enchiladas
Oven roasted & shredded chicken, smothered in salsa verde, topped with Mexican cheeses, avocado, pickled onions, cilantro & crema. Served with black beans & cilantro rice
Mole Enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas covered with slow-cooked mole & topped with sesame seeds. Served with black beans & cilantro rice (contains nuts)
Mushroom & Rajas Quesadilla
Roasted beech mushrooms, poblano peppers & onions, corn, Mexican cheeses, guacamole, poblano crema & pico. Served with black beans & cilantro rice
Polanco Quesadilla
Choice of carnitas or shredded chicken, Mexican cheeses, guacamole, chipotle crema & pico. Served with refried beans & cilantro rice
Birria 'Dilla
Chile-braised shredded beef, Mexican cheeses, onions & cilantro. Served with refried beans, cilantro rice & a side of birria consommé for dipping
Quesadilla & Enchiladas
Entrees
Ramen- Birria
Chile-braised shredded beef & broth, ramen noodles, soft-boiled egg, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, radish, cilantro
Camarones Borrachos
Pan-seared shrimp simmered in a tequila cream sauce with peppers & onions, charred corn & avocado over cilantro rice
Carnitas Plate
Cazo-braised pork, shredded cabbage, guacamole, salsa verde, pique, escabeche. Served with refried beans, cilantro rice & corn tortillas
La Torta Gorda
Toasted Telera roll filled with refried beans, Mexican cheeses, lettuce, crema & your choice of birria, carnitas, or pollo adobo
Pollo Mole
Mary's chicken breast, roasted & smothered in mole with crispy brussels sprouts, cotija cheese & sesame seeds. Served with radish salad, black beans, cilantro rice & corn tortillas (contains nuts)
Pork Chile Verde
Slow-cooked pork shoulder in a savory green chile sauce, creamy polenta,pickled onions, charred corn, cilantro. Served with corn tortillas
Relleno- Birria
Beer-battered roasted poblano pepper stuffed with Mexican cheeses & birria, red guajillo sauce, poblano crema, pickled onions. Served with black beans & cilantro rice
Skirt Steak Bandera
8 oz. chef's cut, cheese enchilada, red guajillo sauce, roasted beech mushrooms. Served with charro beans & cilantro rice
Sopapilla Nachos
Crispy flour tortilla chips dusted with cinnamon & sugar topped with a scoop of house-made honeycomb ice cream & drizzled with chocolate & caramel sauces
Flan
Caramel custard served with seasonal fruit