Skip to Main content
  • Cantina Paraiso

Menu

1155 Dahlia Street Northwest, Suite 401, Washington, DC
BRUNCH
DINING
BAR
BEVERAGES

BRUNCH

DRINKS


  • Coffe

    $5.00
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate

    $6.00
  • Mexican Coke

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $5.00
  • Horchata

    $5.00

BRUNCH COCKTAILS


  • Mimosa

    $11.00
  • Bloody Mary

    $1.00
  • Classic Margarita

    The classic recipe: tequila, triple sec, freshly-squeezed lime juice and a touch of home-made syrup.
    $12.00
  • Frosé

    Frozen rosé wine with home-made syrup
    $11.00

APPETIZERS


  • Mexican Corn "Equites"

    White Corn Mexican Style with mayonnaise, chili powder, cheese, and lime.
    $8.00
  • Guacamole with Chips

    Our house-made guacamole is a vibrant mix of creamy avocados. Paired with warm, crispy tortilla chips. Whether you’re sharing with friends or indulging solo, freshness and flavor in every bite.
    $9.00
  • Quesa Birrias (3)

    Crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy birria beef, melted cheese, and savory dipping broth.
    $14.00
  • Taquitos - Crispy Chicken Tacos (3)

    Tender chicken breast, topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh salsa, all wrapped infor a crispy-flavorful bite.
    $14.00

ANTOJITOS


  • Breakfast Burrito

    Fluffy scrambled eggs with chorizo wrapped in a warm tortilla with melted cheese, savory beans, fresh onions, and zesty salsa for a rich, hearty breakfast bite.
    $15.00
  • Avocado Toast

    Creamy fresh avocado on warm toasted artisan bread, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt for a simple yet indulgent bite.
    $14.00
  • Cheese Quesadilla

    Mexican cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and cream
    $14.00

ENTRÉES


  • Crispy Chilaquiles

    Juicy steak served with tender rice, savory beans, and a creamy chiplete-mayo drizzle.
    $23.00
  • Brunch Premium Burger

    $22.00
  • Breakfast Bowl

    Juicy steak served with tender rice, savory beans, and a creamy chiplete-mayo drizzle.
    $29.00
  • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

    $22.00

TACOS


  • Trio of Tacos

    Your choice of eggs and chorizo, steak, chicken.
    $14.00

SWEETS


  • Fluffy Pancakes

    Fluffy Pancakes "Homemade" Style. Butter and Maple Syrup.
    $14.00
  • Churros & Ice Cream

    $8.00
  • Ice Cream (2 scoops)

    $8.00
  • Mexican Popsicles

    $6.00

DINING

APPETIZERS


  • Mexican Corn "Equites"

    White Corn Mexican Style with mayonnaise, chili powder, cheese, and lime.
    $10.00
  • Guacamole with Chips

    Our house-made guacamole is a vibrant mix of creamy avocados. Paired with warm, crispy tortilla chips. Whether you’re sharing with friends or indulging solo, freshness and flavor in every bite.
    $12.00
  • Quesa Birrias (3)

    Crispy tortillas stuffed with juicy birria beef, melted cheese, and savory dipping broth.
    $18.00
  • Spicy Seafood Tostada

    $14.00
  • Taquitos - Crispy Chicken Tacos (3)

    Tender chicken breast, topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh salsa, all wrapped infor a crispy-flavorful bite.
    $14.00

ANTOJITOS


  • Coctel de Camaron

    Refreshing shrimp cocktail with cucumber, onion, and cilantro.
    $21.00
  • Premium Quesadilla

    Grilled steak, chicken, lamb or mushrooms, with Mexican cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and cream
    $15.00

ENTRÉES


  • Chicken Milanesa

    Crispy breaded chicken, golden-fried to perfection, served with a vibrant pico de gallo and a rich, savory salsa roja. Accompanied by fluffy rice, creamy beans, and a sprinkle of melted cheese for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
    $29.00
  • Premium Bowl

    Juicy grilled steak or shrimps, tender rice, savory beans, grilled corn, pickled onions, tomatoes, and a creamy chipotle-mayo drizzle.
    $33.00
  • Mexican Premium Burger

    Juicy, perfectly seasoned beef is layered with crispy bacon, creamy guacamole, and melted cheese, all served on a toasted artisan bun. Each bite delivers a satisfying balance of smoky, creamy, and rich flavors, crafted to elevate the classic burger experience.
    $24.00
  • Chicken Enchiladas (4)

    Four tender chicken enchiladas topped with mexican cheese, fresh guacamole, lettuce, beans, and sour cream... paradise on earth.
    $28.00
  • Veggie Red Enchiladas (4)

    Four tender chicken enchiladas topped with mexican cheese, fresh guacamole, lettuce, beans, and sour cream... paradise on earth.
    $28.00
  • Fish "A la Talla"

    Savor our exquisite Fish “A la Talla,” a coastal Mexican classic. Fresh, snapper marinated in a smoky, zesty adobo, then perfectly grilled over open flame. Served with vibrant salsas and seasonal sides, it’s a bold, authentic taste of Mexico’s Pacific Cantinas.
    $44.00
  • Rib-Eye Specially Selected

    Our signature rib-eye steak features exceptional marbling, seared to perfection for a rich, buttery flavor. Served alongside tender roasted vegetables and golden potatoes.
    $42.00

PREMIUM TACOS


  • Premium Tacos (2)

    $14.00

TACOS


  • Two Tacos (2)

    $10.00
  • Four Tacos (4)

    Your choice of steak, chicken, lamb, mushrooms, or fish
    $19.00

SALADS & SIDES


  • Avocado Salad

    Avocado, tomatoes, crisp cucumbers pickled red onions, tostadas & olive oil
    $14.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine tossed in zesty Caesar dressing, topped with cotija cheese, garlic croutons, and a hint of chili-lime for a bold cantina twist.
    $11.00
  • Rice and Beans (side)

    Fluffy seasoned rice paired with slow-simmered beans, garnished with fresh herbs, delivering a comforting and authentic Mexican side experience.
    $5.00
  • French Fries

    $6.00

DESSERTS


  • Churros & Ice Cream

    $9.00
  • Ice Cream (2 scoops)

    $8.00
  • Mexican Popsicles

    $6.00
  • Coconut Flan

    $9.00

BAR

Draft Beer


  • Draft Beer

Cocktails


  • Classic Margarita

    The classic recipe: tequila, triple sec, freshly-squeezed lime juice and a touch of home-made syrup.
    $12.00
  • Frozen Mango Margarita

    Frozen tequila, citrus and natural mango
    $11.00
  • Frosé

    Frozen rosé wine with home-made syrup
    $11.00
  • Lychee Martini

    Premium gin or vodka elegantly combined with dry vermouth, served with your choice of olive or lemon twist
    $13.00
  • Old Fashioned

    A timeless classic featuring bourbon or rye whiskey, muddled with real sugar and angostura bitters, garnished with an orange peel or maraschino cherry
    $13.00
  • Moscow Mule

    Crisp vodka mixed with fresh lime juice and topped with spicy ginger beer, served in a copper mug with a lime wedge
    $1.00
  • Martini

    Premium gin or vodka elegantly combined with dry vermouth, served with your choice of olive or lemon twist
    $12.00
  • Espresso Martini

    The perfect after-dinner pick-me-up, a sophisticated shaken blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed espresso
    $3.00
  • Negroni

    A beautifully balanced Italian classic, equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth
    $16.00
  • Manhattan

    A classic and elegant cocktail from 1874 made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters
    $13.00
  • Aperol Spritz

    A refreshing mix of Aperol Italian liqueur and sparkling wine with a touch of soda water
    $16.00
  • Paloma

    A refreshing Mexican favorite with tequila, lime juice, and Jarritos grapefruit soda, served with a salt rim and lime wheel
    $14.00
  • Mojito

    White rum shaken with fresh mint that we muddle with real sugar and freshly-squeezed lime juice, topped with a splash of soda water
    $12.00
  • Mojito - Watermelon

    White rum shaken with fresh mint that we muddle with real sugar and freshly-squeezed lime juice, topped with a splash of soda water
    $12.00
  • Carajillo

    A classic from Spain, freshly brewed Espresso coffee shaken with 43 Liqueur and poured over ice
    $14.00
  • French 75

    A classic, celebratory cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling wine.
    $13.00
  • Mezcal Spicy

    Smoky mezcal, fiery serrano pepper, crisp lime, agave, chili-salt rim.
    $13.00
  • Long Island

    Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, and Cointreau, balanced with fresh lemon juice, finished with a Coke.
    $14.00
  • Tequila Spicy

    Smoky mezcal, fiery serrano pepper, crisp lime, agave, chili-salt rim.
    $1.00

Beer Bottle


  • Corona

    Pale lager, light-bodied, crisp, refreshing.
    $7.00
  • Pacífico

    Pilsner-style lager, crisp, refreshing, clean
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Estrella Jalisco

    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • Modelo Especial

    Pilsner-style lager, rich, full-flavored taste
    $7.00
  • Modelo Negra

    Munich-style dunkel, slow-roasted caramel malts
    $8.00
  • Heineken 0

    American light pilsner, thin-bodied, clean, crisp finish, refreshing
    $7.00

Wine


  • Sparkling Cava - Mas Fi

    Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Cava, Spain
    $11.00
  • Chardonnay - MacRostie

    From Sonoma Coast, with a bright and balanced with notes of apple, lemon and pear. Not buttery or oaky.
    $13.00+
  • Sauvignon Blanc - Spy Valley

    A classic from Marlborough, New Zealand, it's crisp, dry, and well-balanced.
    $11.00+
  • Red Blend - Monte Xanic (Mexico)

    Californian crafted by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, intense while approachable.
    $13.00+
  • Rioja - Vina Alberdi Reserva (Spain)

    Californian crafted by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, intense while approachable.
    $14.00+
  • Malbec - Catena (Argentina)

    A classic from Marlborough, New Zealand, it's crisp, dry, and well-balanced.
    $11.00+
  • Nobile - Montepulciano (Italy)

    Californian crafted by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, intense while approachable.
    $13.00+
  • Pinot Noir - Elk Cove (USA)

    Californian crafted by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, intense while approachable.
    $13.00+
  • Brut Rosé - Henri Champliau

    $94.00
  • Ultra-premium Red - Monte Xanic Gran Ricardo

    This Bordeaux-style blend typically features Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering a complex, structured palate with black fruit, spice, and 18 months of French oak aging.
    $198.00
  • Corkage

    $30.00
  • Prosecco - Zardetto

    $12.00
  • Sauvignon Blanc - Monte Xanic

    Mexican white wine
    $68.00
  • Red Blend - Scielo (Mexico)

    $62.00
  • Merlot - Chateau Vartely

    $58.00
  • Rosé - Forever by Mirabeau (France)

    Californian crafted by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, intense while approachable.
    $13.00+

Spirits & Liqueurs


  • Tequila

  • Mezcal

  • Vodka

  • Gin

  • Scotch & Whiskey

  • Bourbon & Rye

  • Rum

  • Cognac

  • Liqueurs

  • Raicilla

Mocktails


  • Crafted Mocktail

    $10.00

Beer Can


  • Heineken 0 - Can

    American light pilsner, thin-bodied, clean, crisp finish, refreshing
    $7.00
  • DC Brau The Corruption IPA - Can

    American IPA, assertive citrus, piney hops
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00
  • Guiness Stout - Can

    $8.00

BEVERAGES

Sodas, Aguas Frescas


  • Mexican Coke

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $5.00
  • Jarritos (pronounced harry-toes)

    Mexican sodas in vibrant, fruity flavors like tamarind, mango, and lime—perfect for a refreshing, authentic taste.
    $4.50
  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

    Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
    $4.50
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $4.50
  • Shirley Temple

    $5.00
  • Horchata

    $5.00
  • Juice

    $4.50
  • Sprite

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Lemonade

    $5.00
  • Mocktails

    $8.00
  • San Pellegrino 17 oz.

    $7.00

Cantina Paraiso Location and Hours

(202) 794-9641
1155 Dahlia Street Northwest, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20012
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 5PM
View menu
Toast logopowered by toast
  • Terms of Service
  • |Privacy Statement