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Elevated Tex-Mex Perfection: Inside Cantina Del Sol

Cantina Del Sol

4.7 · $10-$20

🍽️ Mexican restaurant

Closed· Opens 11:00 AM Mon

Cantina Del Sol Click to open side panel for more information is a premier culinary destination located on North Gloster Street in Tupelo, Mississippi, offering an elevated, modern spin on authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Far from your standard neighborhood taco spot, this beautifully decorated restaurant captivates diners with its upscale atmosphere, vibrant interior artwork, quiet acoustics, and exceptional hospitality. Renowned for its pristine dining room, tableside guacamole preparations, massive portion sizes, and an unmatched weekend lunch buffet, the restaurant has earned a stellar reputation as one of Tupelo’s absolute best dining experiences for families, solo travelers, and large groups alike.

Essential Information

Feature	Details
Address	3120 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, United States
Phone	+1 662-269-2915
Culinary Leadership	Chef Enan Sanchez, Chef Melvin Seda, Chef Edward Coleman
Social Media	Facebook Page

Operating Hours

Day of the Week	Active Hours
Monday	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Service, Accessibility, and Amenities

Category	Available Features
Service Options	Dine-in, Takeout, Onsite services (Note: Delivery is unavailable)
Atmosphere	Upscale Tex-Mex, Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy
Accessibility	Fully wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Amenities	Full bar onsite, table service, restrooms, high chairs, kids’ menu
Parking	Free parking lot, free street parking, usually plenty of parking available
Payment Methods	Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

Why Visit? Key Highlights

Elevated Culinary Approach: Reviewers consistently praise the kitchen for taking classic Mexican dishes to the next level with gourmet plating, high-quality seasoned ingredients, and masterful flavor combinations.
Complimentary Salsa Trio: Diners are welcomed with fresh, housemade corn tortilla chips accompanied by two separate dishes featuring a distinct trio of spicy salsas.
Famous Tableside Guacamole: A major crowd favorite is the house guacamole, prepared fresh right at your table to match your specific texture and flavor preferences.
Massive Portion Sizes: Multiple local guides note that a single entree can easily serve two people, offering incredible overall value.
Standout Meats & Specialties: Customer feedback highlights the melt-in-your-mouth fried pork belly (chicharrones), tender barbacoa, slow-cooked beef brisket, and the legendary Burrito Loco.
Expansive All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: The Saturday lunch buffet is a major local attraction, featuring authentic street tacos, ribs, fajitas, fresh guacamole, cilantro lime rice, and healthy steamed vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower.
Group & Acoustic Friendly: The dining room is engineered to maintain a relaxed, comfortable volume, making it the perfect venue for large family gatherings where guests can actually hear one another speak.

Item Name	Description
House Guacamole	Freshly crafted tableside al gusto to your exact specifications.
Chicharron Con Guacamole	Deep-fried crispy pork belly paired with fresh house guacamole.
Queso Fundido	Queso asadero, chorizo, mushrooms, poblano peppers, and onions served in a hot skillet.
Crispy Avocado	Breaded avocado slices served with a creamy house chimichurri sauce.
Rollitos Mole	Crunchy rolls stuffed with tender duck and cacao sauce, topped with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Dip Sampler	A rich tasting flight of warm queso, bean dip, guacamole, salsa guajillo, and mango salsa.
Street Corn	Smoky, sweet, spicy, and tangy corn topped with creamy cheese, lime scent, and chili flakes.
Mexican Wings	Crispy wings tossed in salsa tapatio, house seasoning, and lime pepper.
Queso Dip	Classic, creamy, warm Mexican melted cheese dip.
Chorizo Queso	Savory melted white cheese blended with spiced Mexican chorizo.
Bean Dip	Smooth refried mayocoba beans blended with melted cheese.
Amigo Dip	A hearty, flavorful house specialty cheese and protein dip.

Sopas & Ensaladas (Soups & Salads)

Item Name	Description
Hot Stone Soup	Chef’s recommendation: A robust seafood broth with mahi mahi, shrimp, scallops, octopus, and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Tortilla Soup	Traditional Mexican spices simmered with seasonal vegetables and tender shredded chicken.
Cantina Del Sol Salad	Hearts of romaine topped with your choice of seasoned grilled chicken or steak.
Queso Panela Salad	Mixed greens topped with grilled queso panela and a bright chimichurri drizzle.
Taco Salad	Crisp tortilla bowl filled with ground beef, chicken, or steak, topped with fresh salad greens.

Plato Fuerte (Main Entrees & Steaks)

Item Name	Description
Steak Flameado	Skillet steak, queso panela, and whole mayocoba beans flamed tableside with premium mezcal.
Tomahawk Steak	Massive, thick-cut premium ribeye served with seasonal vegetables, cilantro lime rice, and street corn.
Molcajete	Blend of steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, rice, and charro beans served in a hot volcanic mortar.
Carne Asada	Tender flat iron steak paired with savory charro beans and spicy potatoes.
N.Y. Strip Champiñon	New York strip steak served with a baked potato, cilantro lime rice, and red wine mushroom sauce.
Tequila Pollo	Tequila-infused chicken breast and plump shrimp served with cilantro lime rice and seasonal veggies.
Pollo Spinach	Grilled chicken breast smothered in seasoned spinach, served with Mexican rice and vegetables.
Mole Con Pollo	Quarter chicken smothered in authentic cacao sauce, served with regular and cilantro lime rice.
Pollo Mango	Juicy grilled chicken breast topped with fresh mango salsa, accompanied by cilantro lime rice.
Pato De Mole	Chef’s recommendation featuring tender roasted duck, cilantro lime rice, and rich cacao sauce.
Tex Mex Brisket	Slow-cooked savory beef brisket paired with cilantro lime rice and a fresh side salad.
Carnitas	Traditional slow-cooked pork tips served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Fajitas	Sizzling skillet of seasoned chicken, steak, or mixed proteins grilled the authentic cantina way.
Carne Sampler	A carnivore’s feast combining beef brisket, carnitas, chicharron, flap steak, and whole beans.

Especiales D’Casa (House Classics)

Item Name	Description
Burrito Loco	Giant flour tortilla stuffed to the brim with steak, chicken, rice, beans, and warm queso.
Burrito California	Packed with spicy chorizo, steak, chicken, french fries, and fresh mixed greens.
Enchiladas Tapatias	Chicken and cheese enchiladas topped with grilled chicken and smothered in rich cheese sauce.
Enchiladas Poblanas	Shredded chicken enchiladas smothered in housemade poblano sauce, served with rice and salad.
Rice Bowl	Chicken or steak grilled with fresh vegetables over a bed of rice, smothered in cheese sauce.
Chimichanga	Deep-fried crispy burrito stuffed with ground beef, chicken, or steak, served with rice and beans.
Fundido Entree	Choice of meat sautéed with onions and mushrooms, served with refried beans, rice, and queso.
Torta Mexicana	Authentic Mexican sandwich with choice of meat, refried beans, cheese, guacamole, and french fries.
Potato Fajitas	Fluffy baked potato loaded with sizzling steak, chicken, or al pastor fajita toppings.
Build-Your-Own Nachos	Layered crisp tortilla chips topped with steak, chicken, al pastor, veggies, and salad greens.
P-5 Special	Seasoned chicken and cheese over rice, customized with grilled onions, bell peppers, squash, or jalapeños.

Street Food & Tacos

Item Name	Description
Birria Street Tacos	Slow-cooked savory beef folded into corn tortillas, served with rich consommé dipping broth.
Street Tacos Platter	Authentic street-style corn tortillas with choice of al pastor, steak, chicken, chorizo, or carnitas.
Tacos Chicharrón	Deep-fried crispy pork belly tacos garnished with vibrant avocado salsa.
Tacos Barbacoa	Slow-cooked beef and roasted peppers served with a specialty taco dipping sauce.
Gringas Tacos Al Pastor	Marinated al pastor pork and melted asadero cheese folded into a warm flour tortilla.
Fish Tacos	Tender grilled mahi mahi fillets topped with vibrant tropical mango sauce.
Tacos Gobernador	Plump shrimp, grilled vegetables, and melted cheese folded into a soft flour tortilla.
Cantina Tamales	Handcrafted the authentic cantina way, featuring one seasoned chicken and one pork tamale.

Del Mar Seafood (Ocean Specialties)

Item Name	Description
Seafood Chapuzón	Tender octopus cooked with scallops and shrimp, finished with fresh tomato, cilantro, and citrus.
Cinco Mar Fajitas	Sizzling ocean medley of mahi mahi, shrimp, scallops, octopus, and seasonal vegetables.
Garlic Butter Salmon	Atlantic salmon simmered in garlic butter sauce, served with rice, steamed broccoli, and avocado.
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo	Plump shrimp sautéed in homemade garlic sauce, accompanied by cilantro lime rice and salad.
Ceviche	Fresh shrimp, mahi mahi, and octopus marinated in citrus juices with avocado, onions, tomato, and cilantro.
Mexican Seafood Cocktail	Plump shrimp and tender octopus served in a refreshing tomato, avocado, and lime salsa broth.
Grilled Mahi Mahi	Seasoned mahi mahi fillet served with cilantro lime rice and sweet mango salsa.
Octopus Ala Huimanguillo	Savory octopus cooked with scallops, shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro, and bright citrus juices.

Mexi-Keto & Healthy Living

Item Name	Description
Garden Del Sol	Spinach bed topped with oil-free charbroiled veggies, grilled panela cheese, and steak or chicken.
Keto Salmon	Spiced Atlantic salmon over grilled spinach, paired with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and avocado.
Keto Tacos	Crisp Romaine lettuce shells stuffed with grilled mahi mahi, chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, and avocado.

Familia Fiesta & Lunch Buffet Offerings

Offering	Description
Familia Street Tacos	Massive family platter featuring four tacos of each meat: carnitas, pastor, steak, chicken, and chorizo.
Familia Fajitas	Sizzling group platter loaded with steak, chicken, carnitas, chorizo, and panela cheese.
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet	Featured during weekday lunch and Saturday afternoons; includes taco bars, ribs, brisket, steamed veggies, and dessert bars.

Bebidas & Mixology (Beverages & Cocktails)

Category	Available Selections
Handcrafted Margaritas	Frozen, On the Rocks, Jamaica Margarita, Goodbye Margarita, Margarita Sampler Flights.
Specialty Cocktails	Cantarito (in clay pot), The Cantina Sangria, Paloma, Carajillo, Michelada, Bloody Mary.
Mixology Creations	Tequila Sunrise, Mangonada, Mini Fish Bowl, Sex on the Playa, Trash Can, Mexican Lollipop.
Tequila & Wine Flights	Horizontal, Vertical, and Top-Shelf Tequila Flights (Don Julio, Patron, Herradura), Wine Tasting Flights.
Imported & Domestic Cervezas	Dos Equis, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Corona, Victoria, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra.
Agua Frescas & Sodas	Horchata, Tamarindo, Jamaica, Jarritos (Pineapple, Mango, Mandarin, Apple), Pepsi, Dr Pepper.