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Front Street Cantina Menu (Updated October 2025)

Welcome to Front Street Cantina, a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Naperville at 15 W Jefferson Ave. Here, the menu is a celebration of authentic Mexican flavors, with an impressive array of dishes that will delight any palate.

Start your culinary journey with enticing beginnings like the Elote, roasted corn slathered in mayo and cotija cheese, or indulge in the unique Walking Taco, where Doritos meet melty queso and seasoned beef. For the main event, their Tacos Carnitas shine bright—seasoned pork shoulder embracing a citrus marinade, adorned with fresh toppings of avocado and pico de gallo. Vegetarian options are equally noteworthy with the delightful Veggie Tacos.

Don't miss the salads, featuring options like the *Fajita Salad* topped with grilled veggies or the *Shrimp Avocado Salad*, bursting with flavor from pan-seared shrimp and a zesty vinaigrette.

With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, Front Street Cantina serves not just meals but experiences. As one satisfied diner mentioned, it’s a true winner amidst Naperville’s dining scene, making it the perfect spot for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner with friends.

Come for the food, stay for the fun, and perhaps enjoy a pomegranate margarita to round off your meal!

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Beginnings

Chips And Salsa

1 bag of chips and 1 small cup of salsa.

US$5.00

Taquitos

5 taquitos, corn tortillas, deep fried, filled with chicken, potato, and cheese. Topped/drizzled with chili and guacamole sauces, served with sour cream on the side.

US$14.00

Quesadilla Gringo

A 10” tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese, poblano peppers, sauteed onions and mushrooms. Served with sour cream. Please choose your style.

US$15.00

Queso Fundido

Baked Chihuahua cheese with mushrooms, chorizo, and poblano peppers. Served with tortillas on the side.

US$14.00

Elote

Roasted corn with mayo, cotija cheese, house-made chili powder.

US$8.00

Chili Con Queso

Melted pepper Jack cheese with red bell and jalapeno peppers.

US$14.50

Guacamole

Made fresh daily. Serves 2 to 4.

US$14.50

Nachos Grande

Tortilla chips smothered with cheese, onions, sour cream, beans, tomatoes, black olives with choice of style.

US$16.00

Masa Cakes

An update to a Mexican classic. 6 masa cakes stuffed with chorizo, cheese, Fresno peppers, cilantro over a spicy red sauce topped with fresh greens.

US$13.50

Tostada Nachos

Crispy, fried flat hard shell tortillas topped with cheese, onions, sour cream, refried beans, tomatoes, and black olives.

US$14.50

Walking Taco

Doritos, melty queso cheese, ground beef, lettuce, tomato. Served the traditional way, in the Doritos bag.

US$7.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Tacos Veggie

2 tacos with avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$16.00

Quesadilla Gringo

A 10” tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese, poblano peppers, sauteed onions and mushrooms. Served with sour cream.

US$15.00

Enchiladas

2 enchiladas with choice of style topped with cheese and scallions. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.50

Burrito Fajita

A burrito filled with portobello mushrooms, onions, peppers and refried beans. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.50

Burrito Vegetarian

A burrito filled with mushrooms, onions, poblano peppers, cheese and refried beans, baked with cheese on top. Black olives, onions and tomato topping. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.00

Tacos

Corona Beer Battered Cod Tacos

Battered cod tacos with red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, creamy chili and guacamole sauce. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.50

Tacos Campos

Choice of protein grilled in a ranchero sauce family style with chopped onion, cilantro and Verde sauce. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.50

Tacos Front Street

Comes with your choice of protein. The tacos comes topped with lettuce, cheese and tomato. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$16.00

Tacos Carnitas

Seasoned pork shoulder braised in a citrus marinade. Topped with Napa cabbage, avocado, cotija cheese, chili sauce, and pico de gallo. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.00

Tacos Veggie

Avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$16.00

Tacos Mexicanos

Choice of protein grilled and prepared with cilantro and onion with verde sauce. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.50

Tacos Al Pastor

Roasted pork simmered in guajillo pepper sauce, topped with cilantro, chopped onion and Verde sauce. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.50

Mahi-Mahi Tacos

Blackened mahi-mahi with Napa cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce, and a chili sauce. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.50

Tacos Shrimp

Shrimp, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce and tomatoes with tangy guacamole sauce. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$19.00

Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Homemade soup with shredded chicken, vegetables, cilantro, and tortilla strips.

US$7.50

Chili

House chili topped with Cheddar cheese and onions.

US$7.50

Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Tender grilled chicken breast topped with bacon strips and cheese garnished with avocado, lettuce and tomato. Served with French fries.

US$16.00

Fajita Sandwich

Comes with choice of style served on a toasted French roll with roasted bell peppers, beans, onions and spicy Verde sauce. Served with French fries.

US$16.00

Classic Burger

Two, quarter pound angus steak patties. Garnished with lettuce and tomato. Served with French fries.

US$16.00

Torta De Milanesa Cerdo

Pork Milanesa, refried beans, chorizo, shredded lettuce, avocado, tomato pickled jalapenos, red onion, and chipotle mayonnaise served on a Mexican telera roll. Served with French fries.

US$17.50

Traditional Dinners

Fajitas

Grilled with red and green peppers, onions and seasonings. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option). Toppings are additional:.

US$22.00

Yucatecan Red Pork

Roasted pork tenderloin in a bold guajillo / arbol Chile sauce. Topped with cilantro. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$21.00

Pedro Pollo

Grilled chicken, peppers, onions and mushrooms sauteed in a spicy sauce and served on a bed of rice (beans not included).

US$21.00

Carne Asada Suiza

Marinated steak topped with roja sauce, Cheddar cheese and Green Onions. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$25.00

Sides

Guacamole (Small Scoop)

US$2.25

Refried Beans

US$3.00

Avocado

Small cup with diced pieces.

US$2.00

Bag Of Chips

US$3.50

Salsa Verde

Homemade.

US$1.25

Ranchero

US$1.25

Mole

US$2.00

Cheddar Cheese

US$1.25

Salsa

US$2.50

Sour Cream (Small Scoop)

US$1.25

Fries

US$5.00

Black Beans

US$3.00

Flour Tortilla

(4 soft shell).

US$2.75

Jack Cheese

US$1.25

Corn Tortilla

(4 soft shell).

US$2.75

Rice

US$3.00

Burritos & Chimichanga

Burrito Fajita

Choice of filling, with grilled onions & peppers with fajita seasoning wrapped in a lightly grilled flour tortilla with refried beans and cheese inside. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.50

Burrito

Baked tortilla with your choice of filling, and cheese. Topped with melted cheese, tomato, and Green Onions. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.00

Macho Burrito

Comes with choice of filling and is stuffed with sour cream, guacamole, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese in a 13” flour tortilla. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.50

Chimichanga

A burrito with crispy deep-fried shell topped with cheese, tomato and onion. Inside the chimichanga, comes cheese and your choice of filling. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$17.00

Salads

Shrimp Avocado Salad

Pan-seared shrimp served over a bed of arugula with red onion, hearts of palm, avocados, and tomatoes in a light lemon vinaigrette.

US$18.00

Taco Salad

A flour tortilla basket filled with lettuce, refried beans, black olives, Green Onions, cheese, sour cream and tomatoes. Served for a side of ranchero sauce (for dressing).

US$16.00

Dinner Salad

A smaller salad with lettuce blend served with Cheddar cheese, tomato, black olives and red onions.

US$9.00

Fajita Salad

A blended lettuce topped with onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers and mushrooms. Comes with choice of style.

US$17.00

Enchiladas

Enchiladas

2 enchiladas with choice of style, stuffed with cheese and baked with choice of sauce. Enchiladas come topped with cheese and scallions. Served with choice of side: (refried beans are the vegetarian friendly option).

US$18.50

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