Canteen
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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
- 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<br /><br />https://canteentaco.com/catering/<br /><br />
- 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
- Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 403-8723
- 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
Popular dishes
Menu
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 179 people are saying
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- 4.6Food
- 4.2Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Canteen is rated 4.5 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.
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111 S Hamilton St madison, WI 53703
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Madison
- Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm - 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
- 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<br /><br />https://canteentaco.com/catering/<br /><br />
- 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
- Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 403-8723