Republic Cantina - Washington, DC

that good Texas style queso. Served with chips

our house chile con queso with carne guisada, guac and pico de gallo. Served with chips

simple and classic: avo, lime, cilantro, jalapeño. Served with chips

our house salsa roja, served with chips

the classic corn dish meets mac & cheese

classic pupusa filled with melty chihuaha cheese. Put a TX spin on it with an optional topping of guisada or brisket

select 2 proteins. Serves 1; comes w/ onion & pepper, pico, guac & melty chihuahua cheese, w/ housemade flour tortillas on the side

select 3 proteins. Serves 2; comes w/ onion & pepper, pico, guac & melty chihuahua cheese, w/ housemade flour tortillas on the side

select 4 proteins. Serves 3; comes w/ onion & pepper, pico, guac & melty chihuahua cheese, w/ housemade flour tortillas on the side

3 enchiladas filled w/ brisket, cheddar & onion, smothered in chili sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)

3 enchiladas filled w/ chicken thigh, cheddar & onion, smothered in green chile sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)

3 enchiladas filled w/ cheddar & chihuahua cheeses, smothered in chili gravy. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)

3 enchiladas filled w/ squash, corn, mushrooms, cheddar & onion, smothered in green chile sauce. (Rice & beans may be purchased separately as a side)

served on our house flour tortillas. Your choice of 3 tacos

slow braised (not smoked!) brisket + short rib, melty Oaxaca cheese, grilled onion & cilantro on griddled corn tortilla. 3 tacos + smoky beef broth consommé for dipping

brisket, beef, caramelized cornbread, ancho & pasilla chili, onion, cilantro, crema, cotija, NO BEANS

luscious pork & hominy in a green chile-based broth

our house white rice

topped w/ cotija cheese

cooked w/ beer & bacon

our fluffy housemade flour tortillas or corn tortillas (not made by Cantina!)

2oz portion

2oz portion

2oz portion

little gem, chipotle caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, cashew parmesan

a Tex-Mex classic: romaine, guac, pickled onion, fresno, cilantro ranch

avo, black beans, onion, pico, cheddar & cotija, Fritos, cilantro ranch

1 cheese enchi. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans

1 beef taco. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans

small cheese quesadilla. Comes w/ a side of rice & beans

chantilly cream, black pepper strawberry

tossed in mesquite flour, sugar & cinnamon, served w/ chamomile honey

blanco tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime, lime salt rim

blanco tequila, habanero, agave nectar, fresh lime, chili salt rim

peppery! smoky! Chile-infused mezcal, fresh lime, agave nectar, chili salt rim

epically refreshing: agave marg + Coronita

TX spin on the pickleback! 1oz tequila + chaser of pico de gallo juice

blanco tequila, muddled lime, agave, fizzy water

a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass

a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass

a Texas highball: just pour it in the glass

4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Tequila, fresh lime, agave

4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Tequila, habanero, lime, agave

4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Chile-infused mezcal, fresh lime, agave nectar

mezcal, Granada-Vallet, Velvet falernum, lime, ango rinse

1oz ea: Mi Campo (blanco), ElVelo (reposado), Rooster Rojo (añejo)

1oz ea: ArteNOM 1579 (blanco), Don Abraham (reposado), ArteNOM 1146 (añejo)

1oz ea: El Buho Cuishe, Leyendas (cupreata), Banhez Tobala

1oz ea: Pelotón (vegan pechuga!), Don Mateo (feat. iguana, venison, rabbit), Yuu Baal (feat. turkey)

1oz ea: La Higuera, Pizcadores, Flor del Desierto

1oz ea: La Venanosa Tabernas (raicilla), Rancho Tepúa (bacanora), Siglo Cero (pox)

beer for the easily pleased

Prosit!

quaffable alcoholic cider

beer & shot combo: Shiner + tequila

beer & shot combo: Modelo + bourbon

fruity summer beer

strawberry blonde

crushable, Mexican, light hops

house bloody mary mix, soy sauce, lime, tabasco, topped with modelo

juicy, strawberry, medium dry

fruit forward, light tannins, medium body

creamy, zingy, lemon tart-y, lightly spiced

a white malbec?! floral, peachy, almost vinho verde-y

juicy, strawberry, medium dry

fruit forward, light tannins, medium body

a dry bubbly

creamy, zingy, lemon tart-y, lightly spiced

a white malbec?! floral, peachy, almost vinho verde-y

sparkling mineral water

grapefruit soda

house black tea

16oz cold brew, prepped in house - Brazil Beleza by La Colombe. Medium roast w/ notes of black currant, dulce de leche, cashew

housemade spiced rice milk (note: also contains oat milk)

choice of flavors

pack of 10. Just finish on a skillet at high heat!

use sparingly. 2oz squeeze bottle

pack of 10. For the gluten intolerant (not made by Cantina!)

12oz, ground or whole

4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Tequila, fresh lime, agave

4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Tequila, habanero, lime, agave

4x of our standard 4oz serving: just pour over ice! Chile-infused mezcal, fresh lime, agave nectar

La Higuera: pretty smoky for a sotol! Spicy, Chartreuse-y. 750mL bottle

Cimarron: a solid and approachable 100% agave blanco tequila; great for cocktails. Large (1L) bottle

Banhez espadín: a classic and cocktail-friendly mezcal. Medium smoke. Large (1L) bottle

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