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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.