101 Cantina

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About Us

At 101 Cantina, we bring together classic Mexican dishes, spicing them up with unique and modern culinary techniques. Mexican culture is full of life, and the food that we bring to our restaurant directly reflects this vibrant country. Our chefs are both passionate and creative in the orchestration of flavor and meticulous presentation. Combining the best of traditional and modern flavors, there is a dish for all tastes. 101 Cantina attracts those seeking delicious modern Mexican food and specialty tequilas in a sleek and attractive atmosphere. We invite you to join us for an evening of unforgettable food, and a colorful environment that will surely stimulate both your mind and your appetite.

Eat.

Whether you are an early riser or a night owl, 101 Cantina has a menu for every appetite.

Choose from one of our 3 menus:

I'll take you back to Puebla.

Edgar Rivera

Executive Chef

Drink.

We have built a catalog of the finest tequilas, an extensive menu of margaritas, and a variety of cervezas for any occasion. Browse any of our drink menus below, and be sure to enjoy responsibly.

Nights

101 Cantina serves up an environment perfect for any night of the week. Browse our pictures below, and be sure to explore our weekly drink specials.

Happy Hour

Everyday 11 am - 7 pm

$2 Domestic Drafts $3 Tequila Shots $3 Singles
$5 Doubles $5 101 Margaritas

Monday

$4 Select Margaritas, $3 Tequila shots, $3 Kamakazi, $2 Domestic Drafts
Tuesday

$3 shots of house tequila, $4 shots of Sauza (Gold or Silver), $5 shots of Hornitos (Blanco, Reposado, or Anjeo), $6 shots Patron (Silver, Repo, or Anjeo), $6 Ultimate margaritas featuring Patron Anjeo
Wednesday

Chug your drink and get a free shot of tequila, $4 Rodeo shots, $4 Vegas bombs, $4 Goldschlager shots
Thursday

All Island drinks $2 off, $5 Bud Light, Miller Lite, Shock top pitchers
Friday

$5 32oz Giant Tiki domestic drafts
Saturday

$5 101 Margaritas, $3 Tequila shots
Sunday

Free shots of tequila every hour starting at 1:01pm for anyone with a tab, $4 Pina Coladas, $2 Dom Drafts

Visit our Tiki Bar

101 Cantina is proud to offer the best outdoor Tiki Bar in Central Florida. Creating an island-like atmosphere that serves a variety of drinks. Angled lighting, plasmas televisions and a superior sound system add to the unparalleled ambiance.

Fiesta

101 Cantina is the perfect place to plan your next birthday party, social, business cocktail party, or private dinner party. We are here to provide you, your company, or your Greek organization the most fun filled experience with exceptional food, drinks, service, and ambiance. If you book your birthday party reservation at 101 Cantina, we will provide you with a giant sized margarita on the house. If you are interested in renting out 101 Cantina for a special event or having your private party with us, please contact Erik via email at 101cantina@gmail.com or by cell phone at 561-506-4215.

Contact Us

101 Cantina
1632 W. University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32603
352.283.8033
101cantina@gmail.com

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Lunch Menu

Salsa
Served with unlimited Corn Tortillas
- House 3.5
- Medium 4
- Hot 4
- Salsa Verde 6
Queso
- House 6
- Cactus & Corn 6.5
- Chicken Fuego 7
- Chorizo 8
- Seasoned Beef 7
Guacamole
Fresh ingredients, served in a molcajete bowl, prepared tableside by your server.
- House 6.5 Fresh Avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, and red onions, served with corn tortillas.
- Mango Pico De Gallo 8
- Artichokes & Toasted Pine Nuts 9
- Chipotle Goat Cheese 9
- Citrus Poached Lobster 11
Extras
- Guacamole 2
- Salsa 0.5
- Sour Cream 0.5
- Poblano White Rice 2
- Black Beans 1.5
- Refried Pinto Beans 1.5
- Queso 2
- Jalepenos 0.75
Los Postres
- Churros con Helado 6 A flour based Latin pastry that is deep fried and served with vanilla ice cream.
- Cinnamon Tempura Plantains 7 Tempura fried plantains, dipped in cinnamon and served with vanilla ice cream.
- Sweet Agave Flan 6 Rich, elegant custard that is sweetened with the flavors of pure agave nectar and Mexican caramel.
Ceviche
All served on fried flour tortillas.
- Tradicional 12 Gulf shrimp, florida white fish, scallops, lobster, onion, jalepeno, lemon and lime juice.
- Tuna 10 Tuna, avocado, poblano, white onion, carrots and ginger.
- Salmon 9 Salmon, pineapple, salsa verde, onion and cilantro.
- Trio 11 Sampler of all ceviches.
Sandwiches
Served with sweet potato fries.
- Mexi-Burger 8 6 oz. burger topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and chipotle slaw
- Achiote Chicken Sandwich 9 Achiote spiced chicken with peppers, onions, cheese, and jalepeno aioli.
- Spicy Cuban 9 Pork, ham, provolone cheese, mustard, and jalepenos pickled in house.
Wraps
Served with sweet potato fries.
- Annatto Seed Seared Tuna 10 Annatto seed encrusted seared tuna, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, and our signature wasabanero sauce.
- Chicken Caesar 9 Fuego chicken mixed with romaine lettuce and our unique Mexican caeser dressing.
- Chipotle Mango Salmon 10 Seared salmon, mango pico de gallo, chipotle slaw, and avocado.
- Quesadillas
  Flour tortilla filled with carmalized onions, roasted red and green peppers, and shredded Mexican queso.
  - Tres Queso 6
  - Cactus & Corn 7
  - Chicken Fuego 9
  - Seasoned Beef 9
  - Shredded Beef 11
  - Shredded Pork 10
  - Chorizo 11
  - Mojo Shrimp 11.5
- Ensaladas
  - Mexican Caesar 6 Fresh chopped Romain lettuce, queso fresco, fresh anchovies, green onion, cilantro, garlic and lime juice.
    - Add Ons:
    - Chicken Fuego 3
    - Blackened Fish 5
    - Mojo Shrimp 5.5
  - Southwest Chicken 10 Fresh chopped Romain and Iceberg lettuce with tomato, onion, roasted corn, black bean salse, and tortilla strips, topped with chicken fuego and served with roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
Entrees
- Burritos ★ 6 Flour tortilla, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans, Mexican queso and sour cream.
- Chimichangas ★ 7 Flour tortilla, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans, Mexican queso and sour cream, batter in egg and fried.
- Enchiladas ★ 5.5 Mexican queso blend, rolled in two flour tortillas, topped with our signature chile rojo sauce.
- Nachos ★ 6 Fried flour tortillas individually topped with lettuce, tomato, jalepenos, beans, Mexican queso, salsa and sour cream.
- Tacos ★ 5 Three soft flour tortillas or hard corn shells filled with lettuce, tomato, Mexican queso and salsa.
★ Choose from one of our many add-ons to compliment one of the above dishes.
- Corn and Cactus 1
- Chicken Fuego 3
- Seasoned Beef 3
- Shredded Beef 4
- Shredded Pork 4
- Mojo Shrimp 5.5
- Chorizo 5
- Lobster 8
- Blackened Fish 5
- Tres Quesos

Dinner Menu

Salsa
Served with unlimited Corn Tortillas
- House 3.5
- Medium 4
- Hot 4
- Salsa Verde 6
Queso
- House 6
- Cactus & Corn 6.5
- Chicken Fuego 7
- Chorizo 8
- Seasoned Beef 7
Guacamole
Fresh ingredients, served in a molcajete bowl, prepared tableside by your server.
- House 6.5 Fresh Avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, and red onions, served with corn tortillas.
- Mango Pico De Gallo 8
- Artichokes & Toasted Pine Nuts 9
- Chipotle Goat Cheese 9
- Citrus Poached Lobster 11
Extras
- Guacamole 2
- Salsa 0.5
- Sour Cream 0.5
- Poblano White Rice 2
- Black Beans 1.5
- Refried Pinto Beans 1.5
- Queso 2
- Jalepenos 0.75
Los Postres
- Churros con Helado 6 A flour based Latin pastry that is deep fried and served with vanilla ice cream.
- Cinnamon Tempura Plantains 7 Tempura fried plantains, dipped in cinnamon and served with vanilla ice cream.
- Sweet Agave Flan 6 Rich, elegant custard that is sweetened with the flavors of pure agave nectar and Mexican caramel.
Ceviche
All served on fried flour tortillas.
- Tradicional 12 Gulf shrimp, florida white fish, scallops, lobster, onion, jalepeno, lemon and lime juice.
- Tuna 10 Tuna, avocado, poblano, white onion, carrots and ginger.
- Salmon 9 Salmon, pineapple, salsa verde, onion and cilantro.
- Trio 11 Sampler of all ceviches.
Especialidades de la Cocina
- Chile Relleno 10 Large chile pepper stuffed with shredded monterey jack, cheddar, and queso fresco. Topped with our signature chile rojo sauce.
- Chicken Poblano Pasta 9 Shredded chicken fuego, anaheim and poblano peppers, all tossed in our alfredo blanco sauce with penne pasta.
- Fajitas
  - Carne Asada 13
  - Chicken Fuego 11
  - Shrimp 13.5
  - Lobster 15
- Tamale Masa stuffed inside a corn husk, steamed, and topped with chile rojo sauce and queso fresco.
  - Seasoned Beef 10.5
  - Shredded Pork 10.5
- Quesadillas
  Flour tortilla filled with carmalized onions, roasted red and green peppers, and shredded Mexican queso.
  - Tres Queso 6
  - Cactus & Corn 7
  - Chicken Fuego 9
  - Seasoned Beef 9
  - Shredded Beef 11
  - Shredded Pork 10
  - Chorizo 11
  - Mojo Shrimp 11.5
- Ensaladas
  - Mexican Caesar 6 Fresh chopped Romain lettuce, queso fresco, fresh anchovies, green onion, cilantro, garlic and lime juice.
    - Add Ons:
    - Chicken Fuego 3
    - Blackened Fish 5
    - Mojo Shrimp 5.5
  - Southwest Chicken 10 Fresh chopped Romain and Iceberg lettuce with tomato, onion, roasted corn, black bean salse, and tortilla strips, topped with chicken fuego and served with roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
Entrees
- Burritos ★ 6 Flour tortilla, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans, Mexican queso and sour cream.
- Chimichangas ★ 7 Flour tortilla, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans, Mexican queso and sour cream, batter in egg and fried.
- Enchiladas ★ 5.5 Mexican queso blend, rolled in two flour tortillas, topped with our signature chile rojo sauce.
- Nachos ★ 6 Fried flour tortillas individually topped with lettuce, tomato, jalepenos, beans, Mexican queso, salsa and sour cream.
- Tacos ★ 5 Three soft flour tortillas or hard corn shells filled with lettuce, tomato, Mexican queso and salsa.
★ Choose from one of our many add-ons to compliment one of the above dishes.
- Corn and Cactus 1
- Chicken Fuego 3
- Seasoned Beef 3
- Shredded Beef 4
- Shredded Pork 4
- Mojo Shrimp 5.5
- Chorizo 5
- Lobster 8
- Blackened Fish 5
- Tres Quesos

Late Night Menu

Guacamole
Fresh ingredients, served in a molcajete bowl, prepared tableside by your server.
- House 6.5 Fresh Avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, and red onions, served with corn tortillas.
Salsa
Served with unlimited Corn Tortillas
- House 3.5
- Medium 4
- Hot 4
- Salsa Verde 6
Burritos
- Chicken Fuego 9
- Seasoned Beef 9
- Shredded Pork 10
Tacos
Hard or Soft shells
- Chicken Fuego 9
- Seasoned Beef 9
- Shredded Pork 10
Nachos
- Chicken Fuego 9
- Seasoned Beef 9
- Shredded Pork 10
Queso
- House 6

Cervezas Menu

Drafts
- Bud Light 2.5
- Dos XX Amber 4
- Key West 2.5
- Miller Lite 2.5
- Sam Adam's 4
- Shock Top 2.5
- Stella Artois 4
Cervezas
- Amstel Light 4
- Bud Light 3
- Budweiser 3
- Coors Light 3
- Heineken 4
- Michelob Ultra 3
- Miller Lite 3
- Presidente 4
Cervezas de Mexico
- Carta Blanca 4
- Corona Extra 4
- Corona Light 4
- Dos XX Lager 4
- Modelo Especial 4
- Negra Modelo 4
- Pacifico 4
- Sol 3
- Tecate 3
Vino
- Stone Creek-Glass
  - Cabernet 4
  - Chardonnay 4
  - Merlot 4
  - Pinot Grigio 4
Champagne
- Charles De Fere
  - Glass 6
  - Bottle 26

Tequilas Menu

Anejo
- Cabo Wabo 7
- Cazadores 8
- Corralejo 9
- Corzo 8
- El Jimador 6
- Gran Centenario 7
- Herradura 8
- Partida 8
- Patron 8
- Sauza Cien Anos 8
- Tres Generaciones 8
Extra Anejo
- Asombroso 9
- Gran Centernario Layenda 30
- Gran Patron Burdeos 75
- Gran Patron 25
- Romance 15
- Blanco
  - Asombroso Blanco 8
  - Cabo Wabo 7
  - Cazadores 7
  - Corralejo 9
  - Corzo 8
  - El Jimador 6
  - Gran Centenario 7
  - Herradura 8
  - Maestro Dobel Diamond 9
  - Partida Blanco 7
  - Patron 8
  - Tres Generaciones 8
- Reposado
  - Cabo Wabo 7
  - Cazadores 7
  - Corralejo 9
  - Corzo 8
  - Gran Centenario Rosa Angel 8
  - Herradura 8
  - Partida 8
  - Patron 8
  - Tres Generaciones 8
Tequila Flights
- Anejo 12 Corralejo Anejo, Partida Anejo, Herradura Anejo
- Hornitos 7 Known for never hiding from true agave flavor. Sauza Hornitos BLanco, Sauza Hornitos Reposado, Sauza Hornitos Anejo
- Pandillero "Gangster" 50 Gran Patron, Patron Burdeos, Herradura Platinum Suprema
- Patron 9 The world's #1 selling premium tequila. Patron Silver, Patron Reposado, Patron Anejo
- Reposado 11 Aged in wood barrels or storage tanks between 2 months and 11 months. Sauza Cien Anos Reposado, Gran Centenario Reposado, Herradura Reposado
- Tres Generaciones 9 The result of three generations of hard work, wisdom, skill, passion, and courage. Sauza Tres Generaciones Blanco, Tres Generaciones Reposado, Tres Generaciones Anejo

Margaritas Menu

- 101 Margarita 6 Sauza Gold Tequila , Triple Sec, Fresh squeezed lime, lemon juice, and sour. Served on the rocks or frozen with a salted rim and lime wedge.
- 101 Ultimate Margarita 11 Patron Silver Tequila, Patron Citronge, fresh lime juice, and sour . Served on the rocks with a salted rim and lime wedge.
- Banana Margarita 6 Sauza Gold Tequila, Creme de Banana, triple sec, splash of pineapple juice and sour. Served with a sugared rim.
- Blue Margarita 6 Sauza Gold Tequila, blue curacao, triple sec, fresh lime juice and sour. Served on the rocks with a salted rim and lime wedge.
- Blue Lagoon Margarita 6 Sauza Gold Tequila, blue curacao, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice. Served frozen with lime wedge.
- Black Raspberry Margarita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, Chambord, triple sec, fresh raspberries, fresh lime juice, and sour. Served frozen or on the rocks with a sugared rim.
- Blueberry Margarita 6 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, fresh blueberries, fresh lime juice, and a splash of cranberry juice and sour. Served on the rocks.
- Cadillac Margarita 10 1800 Tequila, fresh lime juice, sour, orange juice and topped with Grand Mariner . Served on the rocks with a salted rim and lime wedge.
- Chocolate Margarita 8 Sauza Blanco Tequila, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, chocolate syrup, cream, and orange juice. Shaken vigorously and served on the rocks.
- Citrus Margarita 6 Sauza Gold Tequila, triple sec, grapefruit juice, orange juice, a splash of lemon juice, and lime juice. Served on the rocks with a salted rim with a lime, orange, a lemon slice for garnish.
- Coconut Margarita 8 Sauza Gold Tequila, triple sec, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, and pina colada mix . Served on the rocks with coconut shavings on the rim.
- Cranberry Margarita 6 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and cranberry juice. Served on the rocks.
- Grapefruit Pomegranate Margarita 6 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, pomegranate liqueur, and grapefruit juice. Served on the rocks.
- Hypnotiq Margarita 8 Sauza Gold Tequila, triple sec, Hypnotic liqueur, and pineapple juice. Served on the rocks.
- Italian Margarita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, amaretto , and sour. Served on the rocks.
- Jagerita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed lime juice, a splash or Jagermeister , and sour . Served on the rocks.
- Key Lime Margarita 8 Sauza Gold Tequila, Liqueur 43, Keke Beach Key Lime Liqueur, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice, and sour. Served frozen or on the rocks with lime wedge.
- Key West Margarita 8 Sauza Blanco Tequila, Midori, Malibu, pineapple juice, orange juice, splash of fresh lime juice, and a dash of grenadine. Served frozen or on the rocks with lime wedge.
- LoCal Margarita 6 Sauza Gold Tequila, triple sec, Fresh squeezed lime juice, lemon juice, and Lemon-Lime Crystal Light. Served on the rocks or frozen with salted rim and lime wedge.
- Mango Margarita 7 Sauza Gold Tequila , Mango liqueur, fresh peeled mango puree, triple sec, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine. Served frozen or on the rocks.
- Passion Fruit Margarita 8 Sauza Gold Tequila, Passion Fruit liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, and passion fruit juice. Served on the rocks.
- Peach Margarita 7 Sauza Gold Tequila, peach schnapps, fresh peaches, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and orange juice. Served on the rocks with a salted rim.
- Pomegranate Margarita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, pomegranate liqueur, fresh lime juice, and sour. Served on the rocks with a sugared rim.
- Sangria Margarita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec , Mezzacorona Merlot , a splash of fresh lime, lemon, pineapple, and orange juice. Served on the rocks and garnished with a lime, orange, and lemon slice.
- Strawberry Margarita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, Strawberry Pucker, fresh strawberries, cranberry juice, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Served frozen or on the rocks.
- Strawberry Banana Margarita 7 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, Creme de Banana, Strawberry Pucker, sour, a splash of fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. Served frozen or on the rocks.
- Watermelon Margarita 6 Sauza Blanco Tequila, triple sec, Watermelon Pucker, and sour. Served on the rocks.

Island Drinks Menu

- Bermuda Triangle 9 Bacardi Light Rum, Meyers Dark Rum, 151, Banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, a splash of cranberry juice, and topped off with a Grand Marnier floater. Served on the rocks and garnished with a pineapple.
- Blue Parrot 6 Bacardi Light Rum, splash of blue curacao, splash of amaretto, pineapple juice, and pina colada mix. Served frozen and garnished with pineapple.
- Marina Sunrise 6 Bacardi Light Rum, Banana Liqueur, splash of triple sec, orange juice, pineapple juice, and a dash of grenadine. Served on the rocks and garnished with an orange wedge.
- Pina Colada 6 Bacardi Light Rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and fresh pineapple. Served frozen and garnished with a pineapple.
- Planters Punch 6 Meyers Dark Rum, splash of 151, orange juice, pineapple juice, splash of fresh lime juice, and top off with grenadine. Served on the rocks and garnished with an orange slice and cherry.
- Point of No Return 7 Bacardi Light Rum, Cruzan Mango Rum, orange juice, and guava juice. Served on the rocks and garnished with an orange wedge.
- Strawberry Daiquiri 7 Bacardi Light Rum, strawberry pucker, splash of fresh lime juice, fresh strawberries, and sugar. Served frozen and garnished with a strawberry.
- White Bay Bushwacker 9 Meyers Dark Rum, Skyy Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Bailey's, Amaretto, and cream of coconut. Served frozen.

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101 Cantina

Mod-Mex Cuisine

About Us

Eat.

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Late Night Menu

Drink.

Cervezas Menu

Tequilas Menu

Margaritas Menu

Pitchers Menu

Nights

Happy Hour

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Visit our Tiki Bar

Fiesta

Contact Us

Lunch Menu

Salsa

Queso

Guacamole

Extras

Los Postres

Ceviche

Sandwiches

Wraps

Quesadillas

Ensaladas

Entrees

Dinner Menu

Salsa

Queso

Guacamole

Extras

Los Postres

Ceviche

Especialidades de la Cocina

Quesadillas

Ensaladas

Entrees

Late Night Menu

Guacamole

Salsa

Burritos

Tacos

Nachos

Queso

Cervezas Menu

Drafts

Cervezas

Cervezas de Mexico

Vino

Champagne

Tequilas Menu

Anejo

Extra Anejo

Blanco

Reposado

Tequila Flights

Margaritas Menu

Island Drinks Menu

Make A Reservation