Don Juan's Cantina Menu

Welcome to Don Juan's Cantina, where the essence of New Mexican cuisine meets an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. Tucked away at 650 N Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge, IL, this cantina is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or a lively night out with friends.

Indulge in tantalizing dishes like the Guacamole, freshly made with avocado and cilantro, or savor the Los Jalapenos Rellenos, featuring shrimp-stuffed jalapenos smothered in cheese. With many vegetarian options and a robust drink selection, including a full bar and unique wines, there’s something for everyone.

Don Juan's offers a delightful mix of indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for dining in any season. The venue includes entertainment like a pool table and is dog-friendly, ensuring everyone feels at home. Experience the lively flavors and vibrant spirit—Don Juan’s strives to be your new favorite haunt!

Main Menu

Guacamole

Fresh Avocado Dip Made with Onion, Cilantro, Chile Serrano

$$8.75

Don Juans Original Nachos

Chips with Melted Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Chorizo

$$8.50

El Queso Fundido

Melted Cheese with Chorizo

$$8.50

Los Jalapenos Rellenos

Shrimp Stuffed Jalapenos 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 Combinacion 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

wQueso Fresco

$$4.00

Mexico City Market Style Pulled Pork Carnita Taco

Served with Fresh Onion Cilantro

$$3.50

Chile Chipotle Sauteed 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

Sauteed 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 Jalapeno 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 Pureed Garlic Potatoes Sauteed 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, Sauteed Vegetables, Light Cilantro Jus

$$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 Pureed 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 Sauteed Onions, Mushrooms, Zucchini

$$25.00

Sauteed Chicken Breast

$$15.00

Grilled Skirt Steak

$$17.00

Sauteed 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

12 Price Bottles of Wine Excluding Reserve List Live Music by The Acoustic Generation 8301130 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

12 Price Pitchers Of Original Margaritas

12 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 Creme Brulee

$$6.00

Traditional Flan

$$5.00

Chocolate, Strawberry, Or Vanilla Ice Cream

$$5.00

Strawberry, Mango, Or Lemon Sorbet

$$5.00

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 Jalapenos

$$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, Sauteed 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 Steak

$$11.00

Lunch Menu

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

LuneauPapin 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 Albarino 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 Sohne Piesporter Riesling Spatlese 2009, Mosel, Germany

Mediumbodied 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 rose 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

Mediumbodied with a nice balance of earthy, herbal and fruity cherrystrawberry 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 wellbalanced Zin, with a spicy nose of blackberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla on the nose, and rich, full body without going overthetop. Try this with our duck and pork dishes.

$$8.50

Castano 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. Mediumbodied 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 mediumbodied, 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 redblack 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

Mediumbodied, 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 smallproduction, 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 Argentinas 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 wellbalanced, 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, LR 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 wellintegrated after spending 20 months in French oak barrels.

$$45.00

Mas Den Compte Black Slate 2008, Priorat, Spain

Named for the soil in which it grows, this smallproduction wine is made from 60100 yearold Garnacha and Carinena vines. A rich, fullbodied 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. Wellbalanced, with a long, fruitfilled 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

Bordeauxstyle 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, Stags 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