Frida’s Mexican Cantina Menu (2025 Update)
Frida’s Mexican Cantina is a vibrant and colorful restaurant located in Charlotte, NC, offering a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for a night out. The décor, inspired by Frida Kahlo, adds a unique touch to the dining experience. Customers praise the coconut margaritas, known for their refreshing and flavorful taste. The menu features a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, including the popular Arroz con Pollo with chicken, cheese, onions, and green peppers. The service is outstanding, with knowledgeable wait staff who make excellent recommendations. The outdoor seating area is enjoyable, though some customers recommend making reservations for indoor seating to fully experience the cute decorations and live DJ. Overall, Frida’s Mexican Cantina offers a fun, authentic, and delicious dining experience for the entire family.
Wine
Silver Gate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Gate Merlot
Silver Gate Pinot Noir
Pessimist Red Blend
Layer Cake Malbec
Evolution Pinot Noir
Menage Red Blend Silk
Silver Gate Chardonnay
Silver Gate Pinot Grigio
Silver Gate Sauvignon Blanc
Hess Shirtail Chardonnay
CSM Riesling Columbia Valley
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
Diora Rose
Signature Lychee Berry Sangria
Lychee, Strawberry, raspberry with Sauvignon Blanc or Rose wine
La Frida - Pitayas
Bombay Gin or Corazon Blanco Tequila, elderflower liqueur, dragon fruit, fresh lime
El Buho
Bacardi Rum, passion fruit, fresh lime aand mint
Bubble Bath
Malibu, Bacardi Rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and a rubber duck
Pina Pa' La Nina
Bacardi Rum, Malibu, coconut cream, pineapple juice and fresh lime
Oaxacan Old Fashion
Vida Mezcal, mole bitters and rich syrup
Paloma
Corazon Blanco Tequila, grape fruit soda, fresh lime
Cantarito
Corazon Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, grapefruit, orange juice topped with grapefruit soda
Jamaican' Me Crazy
House Vodka, hibiscus, elderflower liqueur and fresh lime
El Mojito
Bacardi Rum, fresh lime, mint, simple syrup and soda
La Mula
Corazon Blanco Tequila, fresh lime and ginger beer
Coconut Margarita
Corazon Blanco Tequila, coconut cream, fresh lime and triple sec
Pesos Tamarindo
Corazon Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, tamarind and triple sec
Mango Margarita
Corazon Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, mango and triple sec
Prickly Pear Margarita
Corazon Blanco Tequila, prickly pear, fresh lime and triple sec
Lime Margarita
Corazon Blanco Tequila, fresh lime, agave syrup and triple sec
Diego Rivera Jalapeno
Vida Mezcal, fresh lime, jalapeno syrup and triple sec
Paloma Mocktail
Tequila-Alternative, fresh lime, grapefruit soda
Cocktails
Appetizers & Salads
Cheese Dip
Melted, runny cheese
Queso Fundido
Hot melted stringy chiuahua cheese with nexican chorizo
Guacamole Frida
Guacamole with pico de gallo, queso fresco and pork belly
Nachos
nachos with cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pickled jalapenos
Street Corn
corn on the cobb covered with mayo and sour cream mixed before being topped with chili powder, queso fresco and lime juice
Empanadas
deep fried patty and stuffed with shrimp/cheese
Flautas
Fried tacos made with potatoe and chorizo served with lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco
Kora Wings
Chicken wings seasoned with our spicy house recipe served with celery sticks and ranch
Shrimp Baja Salad
Seared shrimp on a bed of lettuce, corn and other seasonal veggies topped with our signature chipotle dressing and tortilla crisp
Chicken Cesar Salad
Grilled chicken on a bed of romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese Cesar dressing and croutons
Chicken Taco Salad
Traditional taco salad shell topped with lettuce, shredded chicken, pico and our signature chipotle dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad
Tender marinated grilled chicken served over romaine lettuce, cucumbers and signature dressing
Mole
Bone-in chicken stewed in a traditional mole sauce made with a variety of mild dry peppers, nuts, sesame seeds, chocolate and other spices served with mexican rice
Pozole
soup made with pork, hominy and a variety of dry peppers topped with lettuce and radishes
Enchiladas Frida
Enchiladas filled with cheese and shredded chicken made with grandma Rosa special red or green sauce and sour cream. Served with rice and beans
Sopes
Hand made with corn flour shell and toped with beans carne asada, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco
Asado De Cerdo
made of Flavourful pork cooked in a rich chile ancho pepper red sauce or tomatillo. serrano and jalapeno green sauce served with rice and beans
Pollo Con Crema
Grilled chicken breast with vegetables cooked with cheese/sour cream sauce served with Mexican rice and refried beans
Arroz Con Pollo
Bed of rice, topped with grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers and poblano peppers topped with cheese dip
Tostadas De Pollo
Tostadas topped with refried beans with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and queso fresco
Carne Asada
Served with Mexican rice, black beans and saute vegetables
Carnitas Bravas
Pork carnitas with onions, spicy serrano peppers served with rice and beans
Enmoladas
corn tortillas filled with cheese, topped with our special Grandma Rosa's mole sauce and topped with sesame seeds, queso fresco and onions
Fridas Tequila Steak
Oz Grilled Rib Eye Steak marinated with seasonings and tequila served with saute veggies and our house white rice
Milanesa
Deep fried breaded chicken or steak served with rice and beans
Chicken Cuilaquiles
Shredded Chicken tortilla chips served with sour cream, queso fresco and refried beans
Spaghetti Frida
Grandma Rosa's green sauce spaghetti topped with a grilled chicken breast
Carnitas De Pork
Pork Carnitas served with mexican rice and refried beans
Mar Y Tierra
Grilled steak, chicken, octopus and veggies
Frida's Burger
Pineapple, guacamole, cheese topped with a fried egg & poblano mayo
Steak Fajitas
Steak, onions, bell peppers with a side of refried beans, mexican rice and pico
Chicken Fajitas
Grilled chicken breast, onions, bell peppers with a side of refried beans, mexican rice and pico
Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp, onions, bell peppers with a side of refried beans, mexican rice and pico
Veggie Fajitas
Onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli with a side of refried beans, mexican rice and pico
Fajitas Fridas
Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, onions, bell peppers with a side of refried beans, mexican rice and pico
Specialties
From The Sea
Langostinos
Fresh water prawns cooked with our house recipe, comes with corn on the cob
Ceviche
Shrimp and Octopus marinated with lime, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos
Ceviche Frida
Made with Cobia fish, mango, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos, topped with our jalapeno ranch dressing
Arroz Marinero
Seafood rice mixed with our secret recipe, mussels, shrimp, octopus and scallops
Camarones Kora
Butterflied Shrimp seasoned with our secret house recipe, garnished with onions and cucumbers
Coctel De Camarones
served cold with shrimp, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and avocado
Pescado Frito
Red Snapper deep fried, served with our house white rice and salad
Pescado Zarandeado
Butterflied Red Snapper grilled and marinated with our zarandeado sauce, served with rice and salad
Camarones Zarandeados
Large grilled shrimp marinated with our zarandeado sauce, served with rice and salad
Torre De Mariscos
Shrimp, octopus, cobia fish, red onions and cucumbers covered in salsa negra
Aguachiles
butterflied shrimp cooked in lime with our home made salsa verde, mango habanero or salsa negra
Pulpo A Las Brazas
Octopus grilled and seasoned with our house recipe served over cucumbers and red onions
Berry Taco
Tres Leches
Flan
Churros
Chocolate Skull
Desserts
Tacos
Tacos El Governador
Tacos with shrimp grated cheese, onions and tomatoes
Tacos De Birria
tacos made with savory red sauce and savory Mexican beef or goat meat topped with onions and cilantro and a side of consome
Tacos Baja
Made with crispy tilapia filet beer batter tucked into a corn tortilla, topped with cabbage avocado, pico and our signature chipotle sauce
Tacos De Asada
Tacos De Barbacoa
Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos De Tripas
Tacos Veganos
Burrito La Frida
Carne asada, mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, cheese and sour cream
Chicken Burrito
Grilled Chicken, mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, cheese and sour cream
Cali Burrito
Barbacoa with lettuce, mexican rice, black beans, cheese and sour cream
Steak Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla
Shrimp Quesadilla
Spinach Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla
Burritos & Quesadillas
Kids Menu
Spaghetti Frida
Spinach based sauce made with Grandma Rosa Recipe topped with a breaded Chicken Milanesa