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Name: Canteen
Address: 111 S Hamilton St, madison, WI, United States, 53703
Telephone: (608) 285-5703
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

Canteen

4.6 (249)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

111 S Hamilton St, madison, WI 53703

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for happy hour
Romantic

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 285-5703
Website
http://canteentaco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason Van Ommeren
Catering
If you’d like to arrange a catering delivery, have a special request, or would like to place an order please call at 608.285.5703, email Arle at amontes@foodfightinc.com, or fill out ou https://canteentaco.com/catering/
Private party facilities
We’re great for group events because we’re open to doing just about any kind of awesome you have in mind. We can do taco & nacho bars, tray-passed apps and tacos, or plated entrees. Book us for casual events, business dinners, birthday and holiday parties, and rehearsal/welcome dinners. Let’s pa

Location
111 S Hamilton St, madison, WI 53703
Neighborhood
Madison
Parking details
https://uli.com/parking122 W. Doty Street Madison, WI 53703This underground ramp includes five floors of convenient and secured underground parking with direct access to the Capitol Square. Weekday Hourly Rate : $1.00 per 20 min./$20.00 max Weekday Evenings (after 4pm) : $3.00 flat fee Weekend : $5.00 flat fee
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pick up Window and Patio Dining: Order at Canteen's Pick-Up Window and dine on the patio Enjoy tacos in a safe and socially distanced al fresco atmosphere. We are not seating inside the restaurant currently. How to Order: Place your order in advance – online or over the phone (608.285.5703) – and pick up your food from our handy pick-up window located on the S. Carroll St. side of the building. You can also place your food order in person at the window. Social Distance waiting spots are marked 6-feet apart on the ground to ensure social distancing while you' re in line. Even better if you wear a mask while you' re in line, ordering, and/or picking up your food. If it's raining, we won't set up our outdoor seating, but the pick-up window will still be open for ordering and carryout. We also offer delivery and car curbside carryout every day. Patio Rules: Outdoor tables available on a first come, first serve basis for parties of 6 or less. Please do not move or combine tables. All food and beverages will be served in/on disposables. Please clear your table when you' re done, using the trash bins located on our patio. We will wipe down and disinfect the tables and chairs between customers. Restrooms are available to our customers, but we request that you wear a mask when you' re indoors for the safety of our staff. Please use the 6-foot distanced markers if there's a line to use the restroom

Tacos by the Twos

2 tacos per order. All lunch tacos are served on 4.5" white corn tortillas unless otherwise noted. Flour tortilla subbed upon request. Sub local Tortilleria Zepeda corn tortillas +$1. Add an scrambled egg to any taco +$1

Carnitas$7.00
mango-habanero sauce, queso fresco, onion, cilantro
Pork Belly$7.50
guajillo chile sauce, cotija, onion, cilantro
Chicken Pastor$7.00
ranchero, salsa verde, pineapple, onion, cilantro
Picadillo Ground Beef$7.00
cheddar, lettuce, crema, pico de gallo
Barbacoa Beef Brisket$8.50
arbol chile salsa, green cabbage, toasted seeds, crema, onion, cilantro
Fish$7.50
tecate beer-battered or grilled cod, pickled morita crema, green cabbage, citrus salsa, cilantro
Fried Cauliflower$6.50
tecate-battered cauliflower, guajillo chile sauce, crema, tomatillo-radish-red onion slaw, cilantro

Griddled Burritos

Skip the tortilla and make any burrito bowl-style, just ask

Classic$10.00
Mexican rice, refried black beans, avocado, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, salsa verde, creamy poblano sauce choice of picadillo ground beef, chicken, carnitas, or fried cauliflower
Baja$10.00
cabbage slaw, citrus vinaigrette, avocado, pico de gallo, chile-lime aioli choice of chicken, carnitas, grilled fish, fried fish, or fried cauliflower
Smother Your Burrito$1.50
smother your burrito with guajillo chile sauce or roasted green chile and tomatillo cream sauce

Mas

Enchiladas$11.00
chicken, roasted green chile and tomatillo cream sauce, cotija, crema, sesame seed, scallion, radish, side of Mexican rice
Chopped Taco Salad$9.00
romaine, pico de gallo, blackened corn salsa, black bean, radish, scallion, shredded cheddar, cilantro, corn tortilla chips, avocado green goddess dressing

Snacks & Sides

Duritos$1.00
puffed wheat wagon wheels, chile, lime, tajín spice
Tres Salsas & Chips$4.50
salsa verde, salsa ranchero, arbol chile
Guacamole & Chips$7.50
avocado, cilantro, onion, lime, jalapeño, cotija
Refried Black Beans$3.00
queso fresco, scallion
Escabeche$3.00
house pickled vegetables

Dessert

Churros$4.50
with chocolate sauce

What 249 people are saying

Canteen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

249 Reviews

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JanelleR
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nest happy hour in town. Carnitas tacos were outstanding. Great service
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OpenTable Diner
Wisconsin29 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had a great experience like always! Food is really good!
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Achsah
Wisconsin4 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They really should not waste their money on the complimentary crisps (I don’t know what it’s called). It tastes awful and you’d think they would get the hint by the amount that’s NOT consumed at every table. Since that’s not edible, we ordered the chips and salsa. Chips were good but the three varieties of salsa were all so hot that it made it hard to enjoy it. The tacos were decent, and although I’d be willing to give it another try, the rest of my party said they would not 🙁
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Gordo
Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you like tacos, Canteen serves excellent ones. My wife really enjoyed the margaritas and I loved the churros with chocolate sauce!
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DanielP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent margaritas, great Happy Hour deals
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Beth
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved everything about my visit. The vibes were pleasant, the service was attentive, and the food was delicious. Try the three salsas and as many tacos as you can!
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DawnL
Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love Canteen. Just be aware that they can be very busy, so it can take quite a bit of time to get water, drinks, and food.
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MarcyI
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and burritos were great. Spicy margaritas were not the same as in the past. Really tart. Chips were also not as good. Really tough and hard. Salsa was great as usual. Love the ambiance and vibe, but there seems to be some inconsistencies.
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LarryK
Wisconsin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great Happy Hour! Margaritas were excellent as were the tacos!
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OpenTable Diner
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and yummy food. Four people originally planned and they easily accommodated a fifth.
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111 S Hamilton St, madison, WI 53703

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
https://uli.com/parking122 W. Doty Street Madison, WI 53703This underground ramp includes five floors of convenient and secured underground parking with direct access to the Capitol Square. Weekday Hourly Rate : $1.00 per 20 min./$20.00 max Weekday Evenings (after 4pm) : $3.00 flat fee Weekend : $5.00 flat fee
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Van Ommeren
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://canteentaco.com/
Phone number
(608) 285-5703
Catering
If you’d like to arrange a catering delivery, have a special request, or would like to place an order please call at 608.285.5703, email Arle at amontes@foodfightinc.com, or fill out ou https://canteentaco.com/catering/
Private party facilities
We’re great for group events because we’re open to doing just about any kind of awesome you have in mind. We can do taco & nacho bars, tray-passed apps and tacos, or plated entrees. Book us for casual events, business dinners, birthday and holiday parties, and rehearsal/welcome dinners. Let’s pa

Canteen

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

Additional information

Tacos by the Twos

Carnitas$7.00

Pork Belly$7.50

Chicken Pastor$7.00

Picadillo Ground Beef$7.00

Barbacoa Beef Brisket$8.50

Fish$7.50

Fried Cauliflower$6.50

Griddled Burritos

Classic$10.00

Baja$10.00

Smother Your Burrito$1.50

Mas

Enchiladas$11.00

Chopped Taco Salad$9.00

Snacks & Sides

Duritos$1.00

Tres Salsas & Chips$4.50

Guacamole & Chips$7.50

Refried Black Beans$3.00

Escabeche$3.00

Dessert

Churros$4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Canteen restaurant rated?

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