BelAir Cantina Menu – Milwaukee, WI

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Milwaukee, WI

Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity for a dining experience like no other.

Stylish yet relaxed Mexican joint offering creative cuisine & a large selection of tequilas. Based on 920 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

BelAir Cantina 53211

Address:
2625 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Phone: (414) 964-1190

Website:

Hours

Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Saturday 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Main Menu
GUACAMOLE
`nuff said. VG GF
$8.96
SPICY GUAC
Guacamole, chips, roasted cherry tomatoes, arbol oil, pepitas. VG & GF
$11.01
CANTINA NACHOS
Chips, black beans, queso fundido, pico de gallo, crema & jalapeños. V GF
$10.11
CHIPS & SALSA
House-made chips, three house salsas. VG GF
$2.00
CEVICHE
Lime cooked shrimp, pico de gallo, arbol oil, tostadas GF
$14.02
SWEET PLANTAINS
Sweet plantains topped with crema, queso fresco. V
$6.03
PEPINOS
Cucumber slices, lime juice, tajin. VG GF
$4.03
TLAYUDA
Crispy tlayuda (tla-you-da), pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, crema, black beans, Oaxaca cheese, radish, lettuce. V GF
$16.02
QUESO BLANCO FUNDIDO
Melted white cheese & spices. V GF
$6.77
LOS TRES AMIGOS
A sampler of our three favorites: queso fundido, guacamole, black bean dip, house-made chips. V GF
$6.42
ESQUITE
Corn kernels, lime aioli, cotija cheese, chile lime, cilantro, crema. V GF
$7.20
QUESADILLAS
Cheese, flour tortilla. Side crema, lettuce, pico de gallo. V
$6.45
BIRRIA
Beef birria, onions, cilantro, corn tortilla. Side of consommé.
$4.51
CARNE ASADA
Grilled steak, onions, cilantro. GF
$4.55
CARNITAS
Traditionally prepared pork topped with pico de gallo.
$4.20
COCHINITA PIBIL
Yucatan slow roasted pork prepared in a banana leaf, pickled onions. GF
$4.15
GRINGO
Seasoned ground beef, hard shell, lettuce, tomato, crema, cheddar cheese.
$4.11
HOT CHICKEN
Crispy chicken breast, hot sauce, coleslaw, pickles, crema.
$4.55
HOUSE-MADE CHORIZO
Ground guajillo pork & potatoes, avocado salsa, cilantro, queso fresco. GF
$4.76
KOREAN INSPIRED BEEF
Spicy sweet marinated beef, lettuce, jicama, carrot, sriracha crema GF
$5.98
NINJA PIG
Crispy pork, hoisin glaze, cucumber salsa, green onions, jicama slaw.
$4.55
POLLO VERDE
Pulled chicken breast simmered in salsa verde, queso cotija, onion, cilantro. GF
$3.98
SPICY POLLO
Pulled chicken breast simmered in arbol chiles, spices, citrus slaw GF
$3.98
ASIAN BEEF
Asian beef, sriracha crema, julienned green onions, sesame cucumber salsa. GF
$5.52
BAJA TILAPIA
Breaded & fried tilapia, citrus slaw, avocado salsa.
$4.55
TILAPIA DIABLO
Tilapia marinated in hot arbol adobo, citrus slaw, pineapple serrano salsa. GF
$4.25
ZIHUATANEJO SHRIMP
Shrimp & pico de gallo, citrus slaw, chipotle ancho mayo. GF
$4.63
FALAFEL
Crispy falafel, jalapeño tahini sauce, queso fresco, cherry tomatoes, cucumber salsa, lettuce. V GF
$6.53
BLACK BEAN & CORN
Black beans, grilled corn, queso fresco, sliced avocado, cilantro, crema. V GF
$3.41
PORT-QUESO
Portobello mushroom, queso fundido, black beans, radish, chimichurri. V GF
$4.26
SOY CHORIZO
Soy chorizo & diced potatoes, avocado salsa, pico de gallo. V GF
$3.43
BIRRIA
Charred cheese tortilla, beef birria, BBQ sauce, Fritos chips, corn salsa, crema, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, pickled onions.
$14.51
CARNE ASADA
Steak, black beans, crema, onions, cilantro, guacamole, rice, lettuce, queso fundido, salsa roja. Bowl is GF
$13.96
SHRIMP LO MEIN
Shrimp Lo Mein, Hoisin Fundido, cilantro leaves, julienned green onions. Available as Burrito or Chimichanga only.
$15.03
GRINGO
Ground beef, rice, black beans, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, crema, salsa roja.
$13.52
PORT RAJAS
Portobello, rajas, rice, black beans, lettuce, corn salsa, crema, chimichurri, guacamole, queso fundido, salsa roja. Bowl is GF V
$12.00
SHRIMP
The ORIGINAL chipotle shrimp, citrus slaw, corn salsa, pico de gallo, rice, cilantro, chipotle ancho mayo salsa roja, queso fundido. Bowl is GF
$13.96
SPICY POLLO
Pulled chicken simmered in arbol sauce, citrus slaw, black beans, rice, lettuce, crema, salsa roja. Bowl is GF.
$13.05
TOSTADA SALAD
Two corn tostadas, black bean spread, lettuce, queso fresco, black beans, corn, green onions, avocado, chipotle ranch. V
TACO SALAD
Tortilla bowl, black beans, corn salsa, ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, crema.
$10.52
SIDE QUESO
Fundido V GF, Cotija V GF, Queso Fresco V GF, or Cheddar V.
$1.69
SIDES
Crema V GF, Habanero Crema V GF, Guacamole VG GF, Mexican Rice V GF, Black Beans V GF, Drunken Pinto Beans, Fresh Avocado VG GF, Chile de Arbol VG GF, Pico de gallo VG GF, Avocado Salsa VG GF, Tortillas V (4).
$1.69
CHURROS
Four crispy churros, cinnamon-sugar dusting, dulce de leche dipping sauce. V
$4.56
WITH A SIDE OF HABANERO CREMA OR CHILE DE ARBOL $1.69
Drink Menu
BELAIR MARGARITA
Rocks or Frozen. 100% Agave tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, lime juice. Add Flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Raspberry, Peach, Watermelon, Prickly Pear. +1 (Glass) / +2 (Half Pitcher) / +3 (Full Pitcher)
SPICY KIWI MINT
Milagro Reposado tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, lime juice, jalapeño, mint, kiwi puree.
$11.00
BLUEBERRY LAVENDER
El Jimador Blanco tequila, lavender syrup, lemon & lime juice, blueberries.
$11.00
STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER
Casamigos Blanco tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, cucumber, lemon & lime juice, muddled strawberry.
$15.00
JALAPEÑO WATERMELON
Tanteo Jalapeño tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, watermelon puree, lemon & lime juice.
$13.00
TROPICAL MEZCAL
Dos Hombres Mezcal, triple sec, mango puree, agave nectar, grapefruit & lime juice.
$12.00
LARGE MARGE
Huge, blended margarita for two. Pick your flavor (s).
$18.00
MARGARITA FLIGHTS
Sample size of three frozen margaritas. Flavor choices: lime, strawberry, mango raspberry, peach, watermelon, prickly pear
$16.00
HIYA MARG
Teremana Repo, triple sec, agave nectar, fresh lemon juice, lime squeeze.
$13.00
DON JULIO SEASONAL
Ask your bartender what their seasonal special is today.
$14.00
RANCH WATER
Mineral Topo Chico, Lunazul tequila, lime.
$9.00
SPIKED HORCHATA
Captain Morgan, Milk & Honey Liquor, horchata, cinnamon simple syrup.
$10.00
MICHELADA
Spicy michelada mix, choice of canned beer.
$8.00
ODYSSEA RED SANGRIA
Local, red wine, hints of fruit & cinnamon in a can.
$8.00
BABE WINE
Red & Grigio with bubbles in a can.
$6.00
MODELO $5.00
DOS XX AMBAR $5.00
PACIFICO $6.00
SPOTTED COW $6.00
THIRD SPACE HAPPY PLACE $6.00
ACE`S PINEAPPLE CIDER $6.00
GOOD CITY SPARE TIME $6.00
EAGLE PARK LOOP STATION $6.00
MILLER LITE $4.00
MILLER HIGH LIFE $4.00
COORS LIGHT $4.00
BUD LIGHT $4.00
ESTRELLA JALISCO $5.00
MODELO $5.00
PACIFICO $5.00
NEGRA MODELO $5.50
CORONA $5.50
CORONA LIGHT $5.50
DOS XX LAGER $5.50
TECATE $5.50
LAGUNITAS IPA $6.00
SIERRA NEVADA WILD LITTLE THING $7.00
STONE BUENAVEZA $6.00
MKE BREWING OUTBOARD $6.00
ATHLETIC BREWING CERVEZA NA $7.00
STRAINGE BEAST KOMBUCHA $8.00
TOPO CHICO SELTZERS $6.00
LONE RIVER RANCH WATER $6.00
Casamigos: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Cazadores: Reposado, Añejo
Clase Azul: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Cruz Del Fuego: Mezcal
Don Julio: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Don Julio 1942: Extra Añejo
Don Julio 70: Cristalino
Don Julio Primavera: Reposado
Dos Hombres Mezcal
Espolon: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
El Jimador: Blanco, Reposado
Fortaleza: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Herradura: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Milagro: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Patron: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
BLANCO
Unaged Tequila
REPOSADO
Aged at least 2 months in oak barrels but less than 1 year
AÑEJO
Aged at least 1 year in oak barrels but less than 3 years
EXTRA AÑEJO
Aged at least 3 years in oak barrels
MEZCAL
Oven cooked agave
BOTTLED SODA
Topo Chico (Mineral & Grapefuit) Sprecher Root Beer, Jarritos (Strawberry, Mandarin, Mango, Pineapple, Tamarind, Grapefruit)
$5.00
MEXICAN COKE $5.50
FOUNTAIN SODA
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced Tea
$4.00
CANTINA CLASSICS
Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca Fresh Lemonade & Limeade Horchata Hot Coffee Abuelita Hot Chocolate
$4.00
Happy Hour Menu
CINCO MARGARITA
El Jimador Blanco, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave nectar
JARRITO PALOMA
Flavored Jarrito, Jimador Blanco Tequila, lime juice, tajin Flavors: Grapefruit, Tamarind, Mandarin, Lime, Pineapple, Fruit Punch
LONE RIVER RANCH WATER HARD SELTZER
Original, Spicy, Grapefruit
CAGUAMA
32oz bottle of Sol cerveza
TIN CAN NACHOS
Crispy chips, black beans, queso fundido, pico de gallo, crema, fresh jalapeños prepared & served in a tin can to keep it piping hot! Add Chicken, Steak or Shrimp for cinco ($5)
FLAMING HOT ELOTE
Roasted corn on the cob, lime, cotija cheese, flaming hot dust
HOT DOG TAQUITOS
Two hot dogs wrapped in a crispy tortilla, side of sriracha crema
Brunch
Bacon & Egg Taco-Corn
Menu Description: Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon.
$3.45
Bacon & Egg Taco-Flour
Menu Description: Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon
$3.45
Bacon Wrapped Breakfast Burrito
Menu Description: Scrambled eggs, peppers, bacon wrapped tortilla, chilaquiles salsa. Other ingredients include: cheddar cheese, crema, corn salsa, tinga salsa, and cilantro. Served with a side of rice.
$14.00
Chicken & Waffle Taco
Menu Description: Waffle tortilla, crispy chicken, chantilly crema, macerated strawberries, green apple strips, bacon bits.
$4.50
Chicken Breakfast Enchiladas
Menu Description: Four chicken enchiladas in chilaquiles sauce topped with crema, corn salsa, cilantro, onions & an over easy egg.
$9.00
Chilaquiles Rojos (Vegetarian / Gluten-Free)
Fried tortilla chips, roja salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, onions, crema, scrambled eggs.
$9.23
Churro Pancakes (Vegetarian)
Three Churro Pancakes topped with cinnamon sugar, chantilly crema, whipped cream, served with Maple Syrup.
$7.71
Surfer Breakfast
Two over easy eggs, corn tortillas, black bean & corn, sliced avocado, watermelon salsa, chipotle ancho mayo.
$9.51
Catering and Events Menu
Protein Choices
Carnitas Carne Asada Gringo Spicy Pollo Soy Chorizo VG Pollo Verde Black Bean & Corn V Zihuatanejo Shrimp
Nacho Bar
Housemade chips with queso fundido, sour cream, fresh jalapeños, pico de gallo, & black beans. Add any of the above proteins for an additional $2 per person.
Fajita Bar
Choice of Chicken, Steak, Shrimp or Vegetables. Served with flour or corn tortillas, rice & black beans, chips & salsa, lettuce, tomato.
Burrito Bar
Individual burritos filled with rice, black beans, lettuce, crema and served with choice of Spicy Pollo, Carne Asada, Shrimp or Port Rajas. Served with sides of rice, queso fundido & salsa roja.
BREAKFAST TACO BAR:
Choice of Bacon & Eggs or Huevos Rancheros. Served with tortillas, rice, black beans, chips & house salsas.
$15.00
BREAKFAST BURRITO BAR:
Individual burritos filled with eggs, peppers, onions, beans. Served with sides of rice, queso fundido & salsa roja.
$15.00
CAFE & PAN BAR:
Regular or Decaf coffee, assortment of Mexican breads
$8.00
GUACAMOLE VG
‘Nuff said. Served with tortilla chips
$60.00
ESQUITE V
Grilled corn kernels, lime aioli, cojia cheese, chile lime, cilantro, crema
$50.00
PEPINOS VG
Cucumber slices with chile lime
$30.00
TOSTADA SALAD V
Lettuce, queso fresco, whole black beans, corn, green onions, avocado, chiptole ranch
$80.00
MEXICAN RICE VG
With plantains, crema. For Vegan, omit crema
$30.00
BEANS
Oaxacan black beans or drunken pinto beans with bacon
$30.00
QUESO BLANCO FUNDIDO
Melted white cheese & spices
$60.00
SWEET PLANTAINS V
Sweet Plantains topped with crema, queso fresco
$50.00
Salsas
Pints of Salsa Verde, Spicy Arbol Salsa, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Pico de Gallo
$7.00
Chips
1LB Bag of house-made chips
$7.00
Cremas
Pints of Crema, Habanero Crema, Arbol Crema
$15.00
Churros
Crispy churros, cinnamon-sugar dusting, dulce de leche dipping sauce.
$2.50

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Reviews

Bonnie Johnson
I had three different tacos, the Korean was my fav but they were all to die for, service was great and the atmosphere genuine fun. The chips con queso was a work of art. thanks~

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Jeff Sullivan
Visiting from out of town and thought we would give a try. Service was friendly and attentive. Chips and queso were good. Food was just OK. The beef taco was all spice and not much flavor. The shrimp taco was bland (but lots of shrimp which is good). The taco salad was also lacking flavor. Maybe just caught on a bad day. Glad we got a chance to try a home grown spot though.

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Mr. Hibb
College students playground, so nice a strip, nice little place on the small side so capacitie could be cramped if you get a big crowd but other than that it works and I enjoyed myself with my family, they also have a kids menu. Check it out. The staff was great and they know there dishes.

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Max Kinstler
We always have a wonderful time here! Food is great, the service is speedy and efficient, and the atmosphere is always fun!

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Elle Hluchnik
Got the Korean beef and pollo verge taco and the Korean beef literally had one piece of meat… not worth the price. Pollo verde was good though.

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david rosen
First off Lillien our server was terrific. So helpful so friendly so nice just a pleasure to have her at this restaurant. Food was great very large menu with many choices. Guacamole was definitely better than most places. Drinks were terrific too. Parking is relatively easy nearby and even though I’m not from the area I plan to visit again in the near future

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Panchis M
Good attempt for authentic Mexican food. beer was warm :/ I liked the salsas but who charges for chips and salsa at a “Mexican restaurant”. Nice college student atmosphere.

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Sarah Lancioni
Tuesday and Thursdays are my favorite because certain tacos are $2. Great environment and the severs are very friendly. Food is always great and definitely recommend getting the chips and salsa!

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Matt Dahlk
Bel-Air always has great food options, but we seem to have recurring issues at this paeticular Downer Ave location. From getting the wrong food, missing food and, today, no avocado on the tostada. There always seems to be something that goes astray on our visits to this location versus the Water St/Humboldt location (which is a 5 star location).

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Anna Ratzburg
Went for a quick lunch and was not disappointed by how delicious their tacos are. We tried the rainbow root, soy chorizo, and Jack fruit tacos and they were so yummy and really filling. Their monthly margarita is currently an old fashion flavor and it is so so so SO worth it. 20/10 would recommend

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