Mexicanvegan restaurant
El Cantaro
Ocean View Plaza, Monterey
Cheery, health-conscious eatery featuring vegan Mexican standards, including some with faux meat.
“Cheery, health-conscious eatery featuring vegan Mexican standards, including some with faux meat.”
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El Cantaro Dietary Guide
Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown
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Important Health & Safety Notice
This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.
🌾 Gluten-Free Options (64 matches)
Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.
Combination Plates
Combo #1
One tamale of your choice, one vegetable enchilada your choice of green or red sauce with a side of rice, beans & salad.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo #2
Two soft tacos your choice of chickin' of steak, one Spinach enchilada your of green or red sauce topped with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onions with a side of rice & pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo#3
One Crispy potato taco one Chickin' rolled taquito & one Enchilada with lettuce, salsa fresca, sour cream, cheese, guacamole and a side of rice & pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo#4
One Chile relleno, one Fish taco with a side of rice, beans & salad.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo #1
One tamale of your choice, one vegetable enchilada your choice of green or red sauce with a side of rice, beans & salad.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo #2
Two soft tacos your choice of chickin' of steak, one Spinach enchilada your choice of green or red sauce topped with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onions with a side of rice & pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo#3
One Crispy potato taco one Chickin' rolled taquito & one Enchilada with lettuce, salsa fresca, sour cream, cheese, guacamole and a side of rice & pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Combo#4
One Chile relleno, one Fish taco with a side of rice, beans & salad.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tacos
Crispy Potato Taco
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Crispy Potato Taco
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tortas
Steak
Choice of:
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Nachos
Beans, cheese, salsa fresca, roasted jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Add chickin' or steak
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Steak
Choice of:
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Nachos
Beans, cheese, salsa fresca, roasted jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enchiladas
Choice of Mexican or brown rice.
Enmoladas
3 chickin' enmoladas with (Coloradito Mole) cheese & parsley. With a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enchiladas your choice of: Steak
3 enchiladas your choice of tomatillo o red sauce, sour cream, onions, cilantro & cheese. With a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Spinach Enchiladas
3 Enchiladas with mushrooms, onions, cheese sour cream, tomato and side of brown rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Vegetable Enchiladas
3 Enchiladas in a tomatillo sauce, cheese, sour cream, onions, cilantro and a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enmoladas
3 chickin' enmoladas with (Coloradito Mole) cheese & parsley. With a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enchiladas your choice of: Chickin'
3 enchiladas your choice of tomatillo o red sauce, sour cream, onions, cilantro & cheese. With a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enchiladas your choice of: Steak
3 enchiladas your choice of tomatillo o red sauce, sour cream, onions, cilantro & cheese. With a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Spinach Enchiladas
3 Enchiladas with mushrooms, onions, cheese sour cream, tomato and side of brown rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Vegetable Enchiladas
3 Enchiladas in a tomatillo sauce, cheese, sour cream, onions, cilantro and a side of rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Burritos
El Cantaro Burrito
Grilled Chickin' or steak, cheese, pinto or black beans, Spanish rice, and salsa fresca.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
El Cantaro Burrito
Grilled Chickin' or steak, cheese, pinto or black beans, Spanish rice, and salsa fresca.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Fish Tuna Burrito
Chipotle sauce, black beans, rice, cabbage & cheese.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Dos Amigos Burrito
Black or pinto beans with rice.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Veggie Supreme
Grilled Veggies, rice, beans, salsa fresca, lettuce, sour cream, cheese & guacamole.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Grilled Pineapple Veggie
Black Beans, rice, zucchini squash, carrots & fresh pineapple salsa.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Black or pinto beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Nopal Burrito
Cactus in chipotle sauce, beans, rice, pico de gallo & cheese.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BBQ Chickin' Burrito
Rice, Pineapple salsa, cilantro & Roasted sesame seeds with home made BBQ sauce.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tofu veggie Burrito
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Kid's Menu
Enfrijoladas
Two deep fried corn tortillas, smothered in black bean puree and cheese with a side of rice.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Memelitas
Two hand-made tortillas, layered with beans and cheese, and a side of rice.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Side of fresh made seasoned fries.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Cheese Quesadilla
With a side of beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tostadas
Chickin' seasoned
topped with cheese, lettuce, cilantro, onion, cream and avocado.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Steak
Chickin' seasonedtopped with cheese, lettuce, cilantro, onion, cream and avocado.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tostadas de Nopales
Black puree beans, cactus salad, avocado, cheese & green salsa.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Appetizers
Taquitos
Four corn tortillas filled with spiced Chickin', then rolled up and served on a bed of lettuce and guacamole.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Traditional Plates
Tlayudas Oaxaqueñas
Puree of black or pinto beans topped with cabbage, avocado, cheese, salsa fresca, and red sauce.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Chilaquiles
Fried corn tortillas with your choice of tomatillo or red sauce. Served with rice beans toped with avocado, sour cream, cheese and mushrooms.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Choice of Spanish or brown rice.
Chile en Nogada
Poblano chile pepper stuffed with pea protein ground beef, pecans and dried fruits with a sweet creamy walnut sauce. Served with rice, salad & tortillas.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
2 Tamales
Served with rice and beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Steak
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Chickin
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tamales
Served with rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Soups
Pozole
Hominy corn stew, spiced broth, with Chickin' topped with cabbage, radishes and lime wedge.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Salads
Kale's Salad
Walnuts, raw beets, onions, carrots, amino acid vinaigrette.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Spinach Salad
Strawberries, carrots, jicama, pumpkin seeds and Agave lemon vinaigrette.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Favorites of México
4 Crispy Potato Taccos Plate
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
4 Crispy Steak Tacos
With a side choice of pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Empanadas
3 Stuffed with mushrooms topped with guacamole puree beans, cheese, lettuce and sour cream.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Steak
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Carne Asada tacos
3 Asada tocos topped with onions cilantro & spicy green-avocado salsa.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Mushrooms
With Cheese, lettuce & tahini salsa topped with avocado slices.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Taquitos
4 chickin' stuffed corn tortillas topped with guacamole, cheese, sour cream & salsa fresca. With a side of pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Veggie Burger
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Crispy Potato Tacos
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Crispy Steak Tacos
With a side choice of pinto or black beans.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Carne Asada tacos
3 Asada tocos topped with onions cilantro & spicy green-avocado salsa.
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Fajitas
Steak
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for current information.