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  • Tanque Verde Cantina at Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort Nisswa Minnesota

    Tanque Verde Cantina

    Cool off with a refreshing cocktail at Tanque Verde Cantina, where southwestern flavors collide with lakeside views. From loaded nachos to zesty tacos, our menu promises a taste of the Southwest without leaving the beach. From sunrise to sunset, it's the perfect spot to savor every memory-making moment.

    Summer Hours starting May 22
    Kitchen
    Daily | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Bar
    Daily | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    May 24 | Summer Kick-off Party | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Drink specials, featured menu, Live Music by Kate Perkins.

    September 6 | End of Summer Luau | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Drink specials, featured menu, Live Music by GB Leighton.

    Hours subject to change without notice.

    Tanque Verde Cantina Food Menu

    GF Gluten Friendly V Vegetarian
    No split checks on groups of 10 or more.
    All to-go orders will have a 10% charge added.
    Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfsh, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    Appetizers

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Bottomless Fried Corn Chips and Salsa
    | $ 9
    ADD-ONS queso cheese +3 | guacamole +4
    Mexican Street Corn (GF)
    | $ 10
    chili lime spice, cotija cheese, mayo
    Taquitos (2)
    | $ 15
    stuffed with beef, potatoes, cheese, corn, served with ancho chilli sauce, cotija, tomatillo pico, shaved radish, and lime
    Carne Asada Fries
    | $ 19
    tender marinated steak, bed of crispy french fries, chipotle aioli, queso, cilantro, charred onions
    Jalapeño Poppers
    | $ 17
    cheese-stuffed jalapeños, deep fried and served with black bean salsa, chipotle bacon pieces, cotija cheese, minnesota honey maple glaze
    Esquites Fritters
    | $ 16
    bite size corn and chorizo fritters served with spicy garlic aioli, cilantro, onion
    Loaded Black Bean Dip (GF V)
    | $ 18
    creamy black beans, cotija cheese, jalapeños, red onions, cilantro, roma tomatoes, fried tortilla chips

    Salads

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Roasted Corn (GF V)
    Half | $ 8
    Full | $ 15
    crisp greens, avocado, roasted corn, charred peppers, grilled onions, cotija cheese cilantro lime vinaigrette, crème fresca
    Cantina Garden (GF V)
    Half | $ 8
    Full | $ 15
    crisp greens, avocado, roma tomatoes, shaved radish, pickled onions, black pepper vinaigrette

    Bowls

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    add beef, chicken, or pork +6
    Quinoa Bowl (GF)
    | $ 16
    avocado, black bean corn salsa, cucumber, roma tomato, queso fresco, cilantro lime crème fresca, fresh mint, whole cilantro
    Burrito Bowl (GF)
    | $ 17
    beef, guacamole, cilantro rice, beans, crème fresca, oaxaca cheese, tomato salsa

    Quesadillas

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Served with shredded lettuce and house salsa.
    Carne Asada
    | $ 17
    beef, oaxaca cheese
    Fajita Chicken
    | $ 16
    onions, peppers, oaxaca cheese
    Al Pastor
    | $ 16
    pork, oaxaca cheese
    Mushroom (V)
    | $ 15
    local mushrooms, guacamole, oaxaca cheese

    Tacos

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    3 PER ORDER
    ADD-ONS queso cheese +3 | guacamole +4
    Fried Beef
    | $ 18
    lettuce, pico, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, four tortilla
    Birria Beef Street Taco (GF)
    | $ 19
    onions, lime, cilantro, corn tortilla
    Pork Carnitas Street Taco (GF)
    | $ 19
    cilantro, onions, lemon, corn tortilla
    Chicken Tinga Street Taco
    | $ 18
    cilantro, onions, lemon, corn tortilla

    Entrées

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Fajitas
    | $ 24
    choice of chicken or steak, onions and peppers, spanish rice, flour tortillas
    Burrito Gordo
    | $ 21
    mexican chiles, oaxaca cheese, guacamole, spanish rice, beans, crème fresca, tomato salsa
    Chilaquiles (GF)
    | $ 19
    *Inspired by Chef Justin*
    spicy chicken, tortilla chips, avocado, salsa verde, queso oaxaca cheese, crème fresca
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Tanque Verde Cantina Drink Menu

    Cocktails

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Paloma
    | $ 12
    lalo tequila, grapefruit juice, club soda, fresh lime juice, agave nectar with a salted rim
    Gull Lake Margarita
    | $ 11
    beach favorite margarita
    gvl hand-picked barrel tres agaves reposado tequila, triple sec, blue curacao, margarita mix
    Spicy Mango Margarita
    | $ 11
    lalo blanco tequila, jalapeno simple syrup, mango, fresh lime juice
    Hot Honey Margarita
    | $ 11
    hot honey, libelula tequila, margarita, club soda, tajin rim
    Peach Mule
    | $ 10
    peach ginger beer, gvl vodka, fresh lime juice
    Pickle Lemonade
    | $ 11
    Crafted by Obbink Distilling with a perfect mix of vodka, lemonade and pickle juice for a zing.

    Beach Buckets

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Tipsy Canoe
    | $ 22
    captian morgan, malibu, blue curacao, pineapple and orange juice, starry
    Lakeside Lemonade
    | $ 22
    raspberry vodka, chambord, lemonade, sugar rim

    Cocktails (Cans)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    High Noon
    | $ 7
    peach
    Ole Paloma
    | $ 7
    tequila based
    Surfside
    | $ 7
    iced tea & lemonade
    White Claw
    | $ 7
    black cherry
    Lightstrike
    | $ 7
    electrolytes bottled beverage
    orange mango

    Beer & Cider (Cans)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    bent paddle venture pils
    bud \ coors light \ fulton blonde
    jack pine blood orange \ kona big wave
    leinenkugel's summer shandy \ mich golden light
    miller lite \ summit epa \ surly furious ipa
    third street micro lime \ ultra \ loon juice cider

    Beer (On Tap)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    FEATURED
    BREWERY OF THE YEAR:
    CUYUNA BREWING (rotating)
    lupulin fashion mullet hazy ipa \ modelo

    Wine (Glass)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Make it a Wine Flight (three 3 oz pours) / 14
    Gassac Rosé
    | $ 11
    bright fruit flavors with fresh watermelon and cherry, finished with a cleansing mineral note
    Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc
    | $ 8
    light-bodied and crisp with lively acidity, notes of green pepper and fresh grapefruit
    Semeli Estate “The Feast”
    | $ 8
    dry white wine with lemon blossom and citrus aromas, refreshing, fruity, and well-balanced

    Wine (Cans)

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Stoller Swing Sparkling Rosé
    | $ 10
    fresh, lively, strawberry and citrus notes
    Stoller Swing Pinot Noir
    | $ 10
    smooth and approachable, red cherry and raspberry notes

    Zero-Proof

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Heineken 0.0
    | $ 4
    Ultra 0.0
    | $ 4
    Go Brewing Tropical IPA
    | $ 4
    Cactus Cooler
    | $ 4
    prickly pear and starry
    Mango Margarita
    | $ 7
    fresh lime juice, club soda
    Mule
    | $ 7
    with fresh lime, ginger beer
    Mojito
    | $ 7
    fresh lime, mint simple syrup
    1919 Rootbeer
    | $ 5
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.

    Tanque Verde Cantina Kids Menu

    Served with French Fries or Applesauce
    Beverage not included

    Kids Menu

    V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free
    Chicken Strips
    | $ 9
    Slushy
    | $ 6
    Two Beef Tacos
    | $ 8
    Served with Chips
    Cheese Quesadilla
    | $ 7
    Fountain Soda
    | $ 3
    Cactus Cooler
    | $ 4
    Small Juice or Milk
    | $ 3
    Updated April 2026. Menus subject to change without notice.