Menu

Lunch

Lunch

Appetizers

CHIPS & SALSA
House made salsa served with crisp corn torilla chips.vv/gf
2.75

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE. vv/gf 6.75

MEXICAN SAMPLER
Spicy black bean & cheese dip, salsa & guacamole. v/gf 8.25

CAMOTES FRITOS (Sweet Potato Chips) -NC sweet potatoes, sliced thin and crispy, served with poblano chile mayo.v/gf 8.25

CHICKEN BREAST - Margaret's favorite grilled chicken breast strips. (choose One)- BBQ sauce, Hot wing, Greek sauce. 7.25

  • Stephy Nachos

    Jack & cheddar cheese melted over corn tortilla chips and smothered with Margaret's salsa. v/gf 6.50

  • Recommended

    Nachos Grande

    Jack & cheddar cheese, black beans, black olives, and spicy pickled jalapeños, smothered with Margaret's salsa and topped with sour cream. v/gf 8.50

    Add+ Chicken, shredded Beef, Shrimp, Spinach or Guacamole (2.50 each)

Soups and Salads

  • Chicken Chowder

    Margaret's original, feel-better soup: slow-cooked broth, chicken, brown rice, carrots, cabbage, celery & seasonings. Served with house made crouton.* 4/5

  • Pozole

    Traditional pork & hominy soup with red chile in a light broth. Garnished with lettuce, onion, radish, a wedge of lime & crispy corn tortilla strips. gf 4.50 / 5.50

  • Vegetarian Pozole

    Margaret’s vegetable stock, tofu, seasoned and garnished in the same manner as traditional pozole. vv/gf 4.50 / 5.50

  • Black Bean Chili

    Carribbean spiced vegetarian chili garnished with sour cream and crispy corn tortilla. v/gf 4/5

    Add+ Chicken or Shredded Beef 4.50/5.50

  • Margaret's Salad

    Crisp romaine &, carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber, sweet peppers, red onion. Choice of dressing on the side; Greek, roasted garlic-chipotle or vinaigrette. vv/gf 5

  • Large salad with boiled ~egg & shredded cheese 7.95

  • Greek Salad

    Crisp romaine & cucumber, carrots, sweet peppers, red onion, cherry tomatos, Kalamata olive, pepperoncini & feta cheese - with herb vinaigrette. v/gf 7/8.75

  • Soup or Salad Combo - choose two

    A bowl of chicken chowder or black bean chili and a Margaret's salad or flour tortilla with melted cheese. * 8.50

  • House Favorite

    Chalupa (Mexican Chef Salad)

    Black beans, lettuce, cucumber, sweet peppers, red onion, tomato & cheese layered in a crisp flour tortilla bowl with Margaret's salsa & Guacamole. v 8

    Salad Toppings+ grilled Chicken breast, shredded Beef, Shrimp or Tempeh (2.50 each)

  • Rotisserie ¼ Chicken (leg & thigh) = Fresh chicken, rotisserie-roasted with Margaret's seasonings and finished on the grill. Served with colache, black bean and cole slaw. (Choose One)- BBQ, hot wing or Greek sauce. 9.50

  • Spicy Sopa Seca (Mexican Lasagna)

    Layers of corn tortilla chips, cheese and spicy salsa ranchera, all baked together. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. (Choose One) - Chicken or Black beans v/gf 9.50

  • Vegetable Plate

    Southwestern grits, black beans, brown rice, lettuce & tomato.v 8

  • Spicy Sopa Seca (Mexican Lasagna)

    Layers of corn tortilla chips, cheese and spicy salsa ranchera, all baked together. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. (Choose One) - Chicken or Black beans v/gf 9.50

  • Huevos Rancheros

    Soft white corn tortillas topped with two eggs fried or scrambled and black beans garnished with queso fresco. Served with a side of pico de gallo Margaret's salsa. v/gf 9.50

Sandwiches and Burgers

  • BBQ Pita

    Pita wrapped around your choice of (choose One)- chicken, shredded beef or tempeh with BBQ sauce & cole slaw. v 7

  • Greek Grilled Cheese

    Jack & feta cheese, black olive, onion, tomato, shredded lettuce and Greek sauce wrapped in pita. v 7

  • Chicken Breast

    Our fresh rotisserie-roasted chicken served on a whole grain, Local three-seed bun with lettuce, tomato, fresh-cut french fries & poblano chile mayo. 8.95

  • Sandwich & Burger Upgrades

    Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, or Bacon ($1 each)

    Tony's Fav French Fries 2.75

  • Kiger Vegan Veggie

    Margaret's house made patty with carrot, zucchini, whole grains & seasonings, served with tomato & lettuce on grilled pita and fresh-cut french fries. vv 8.95

  • ~MC 1 Burger -Margaret’s Fav

    Lean ground chuck, seasoned & grilled. Served on a bun, lettuce, tomato, fresh-cut french fries and poblano chile mayo. 8.95

  • ~MC 2 Burger -Bob’s Fav

    Lean ground chuck, seasoned & grilled. Served on a bun with lettuce, pepperjack cheese, bacon, spicy picked jalapeno, guacamole, tomato, fresh-cut french fries and firefighter chipotle mayo. 11.95

Border Favorites

  • Quesadilla

    Crisp flour tortillas with melted jack & cheddar cheese, Margaret's salsa. v 5.95

    Add+ Chicken, shredded Beef, Shrimp, Tempeh or a side of Guacamole (2.50 each)

    Add+ Black beans, Colache, grilled Peppers & Onions or Sour cream v (1 each)

    Add+ Black olives, spicy pickled Jalapeños or Tomatoes v (.50 each)

  • Favorite

    Cuban Quesadilla

    Queso fresco & jack cheese, diced pork and grilled red onion. Served with pineapple-mango salsa 8.75

  • Greek Quesadilla

    Jack & feta cheese, spinach and tomato, served with creamy Greek sauce. v 8.75

  • Mediterranean Quesadilla

    Jack & ricotta cheese, artichoke hearts & sun-dried tomatoes. Served with pico de gallo. v 8.75

  • Burrito

    Soft flour tortilla filled with black beans, brown rice and cheese, topped with Margaret's salsa and sour cream. Garnished with shredded lettuce and radish slaw. v 8.75

    Enchilada Style smothered with melted cheese and mild salsa Roja or spicy salsa Verde ($1 each)

    Add+ Chicken, shredded Beef, Spinach, Tempeh or Guacamole (2.50 each)

  • Enchilada

    Corn tortilla smothered with melted cheese and mild salsa Roja or spicy salsa Verde. Choose one filling per enchilada: Chicken, shredded Beef, Shrimp, Black beans, Colache, Spinach, Tempeh or seasoned Cheese mix. Garnished with shredded lettuce and radish slaw. v/gf 4 each

  • One Enchilada Plate 7.95 / Two Enchilada Plate 10.75

  • Taco

    Crisp corn tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of one filling: Chicken, shredded Beef, Shrimp, Black beans, Guacamole or Tempeh. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and a side of Margaret’s salsa. v/gf 4 One Taco Plate 7.95 / Two Taco Plate 10.75

  • Taco & Enchilada Plate

    One Enchilada & One Taco from above . v/gf 10.75

Enchilada & Taco Upgrades- Flour tortilla ($1.25)

All taco and enchilada plates are served with Brown Rice and Black Beans
–no substitutions please.

Extra salsas, sauces and sour cream are $1 each

Want separate checks?

Please ask your server when placing your order.

v = Vegetarian vv = Vegan gf = gluten free * = gluten free without the bread

Many vegetarian items can be made without dairy.

~Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, meats, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Dinner

Dinner

PrimerosPlatos y Aperitivos
(First Courses and Appetizers)

  • CóctelCamarón (Shrimp Cocktail)

    Shrimp sautéed with fresh lime juice and garlic, then chilled. Served with a sweet & spicy cocktail sauce accented with fresh orange and chunks of avocado. GF 9.50

  • AntojitoEnrollado con Atún (Tuna Roll)

    Sushi-grade tuna and avocado with red onion and cilantro rolled in a flour tortilla and fried. Served with habanero-spiked mango salsa. 9.50

  • Pechuga de Pollo (Chicken Breast)

    Marinated and grilled chicken breast strips, served with choice of BBQ, hot wing or Greek sauce .GF 7.00

  • Camotes Fritos (Sweet Potato Chips)

    NC sweet potatoes, sliced thin and crisp, served with homemade chile mayo. V/GF 9.00

  • Chips & Salsa

    Housemade salsa served with crisp,corn tortilla chips.VV/GF 2.75

  • Chips&Guacamole 6.75

  • Mexican Sampler

    Spicy black bean & cheese dip, salsa & guacamole. V/GF 9

  • Nachos

    Jack & cheddar cheese melted over corn tortilla chips, served with a side of Margaret's salsa. V/GF 6.75

  • Nachos Grandes

    Jack & cheddar cheese, black beans, black olives, pickled jalapeños & sour cream, served with a side of salsa.V/GF 8.75

    Add = chicken, shredded beef or guacamole 3

Sandwiches and Burgers

***Served with Fresh Cut Fries***

  • Chicken Breast

    Rotisserie-roasted chicken, served on a whole grain, three seed bun with lettuce, tomato & mayo. * 8.95

  • Vegan Veggie

    House made patty with carrot, zucchini, whole grains & seasonings, served on pita with tomato & shredded lettuce. VV 8.95

  • Hamburger

    Lean ground chuck, seasoned and grilled, served on a bun with lettuce, tomato & mayo. * 8.95

  • Sandwich Upgrades

    Add = bacon, jack or cheddar cheese / 1

Sopas y Ensaladas
(Soups and Salads)

  • Chicken Chowder

    Margaret's original, feel-better soup: slow cooked broth, chock full of chicken, brown rice, carrots, cabbage, celery and seasonings. Served with pita wedges. * 4.25/5.25

  • Pozole

    Traditional pork & hominy soup with red chile in a light broth, garnished with lettuce, onion, radish, lime & crisp corn tortilla strips. GF 5.25/6.25

  • Vegetarian Pozole

    Made with vegetable stock and tofu, seasoned and garnished in the same manner as traditional pozole.VV/GF 5.25/6.25

  • Black Bean Chili

    Caribbean spiced vegetarian chili garnished with sour cream and served with a flour tortilla. V* 4.25/5.25

    Add = chicken or shredded beef 5.25/6.25

  • Ensalada Con Atún

    Sushi–grade tuna grilled to order, served over mixed salad greens lightly tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, green beans, Kalamata olives, peppers and red onion. GF 16

  • Chalupa (mexican chef salad)

    Black beans, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, red onion, tomatoes & cheese in a crisp flour tortilla bowl topped with Cantina salsa and guacamole. V* 9

  • Southwestern Caesar Salad

    Crisp hearts of romaine tossed with Margaret's variation of the classic dressing - fresh lime juice, cilantro & ancho chile - garnished with parmesan, croutons & pepitas. V* 9

  • Greek Salad

    Crisp romaine & iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, red onion, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini & feta cheese - dressed with herb vinaigrette. V/GF 9

  • Ensalada Verde (Green Salad)

    Salad greens, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, radishes, red onion, with roasted garlic-chipotle dressing. VV/GF 7

  • Salad Toppings

    Add+ avocado, eggs, tempeh or tofu V/GF 3

    Add+ grilled chicken breast or chilled shrimp GF 5.75

    Add+ salmon, tuna or sirloin grilled to order GF 6.75

Platos Principales
(Main Courses)

***Served With Housemade Chips and Salsa***

  • Pescadoa la Parilla (Grilled Fish)

    Atlantic salmon or sushi-grade tuna served over garlic sautéed seasonal greens with mushrooms, onion and cherry tomatoes, garnished with pico de gallo. * 18.95

  • "Pez-Gato" del Caribe (Caribbean Catfish)

    fried with Margaret's jerk rub, served with pineapple-mango salsa, cole slaw and fried plantains. 18.95

  • Chuletas de Puerco (Pork Chops)

    Two center-cut chops marinated in a smoky, spicy, chipotle sauce and grilled to order. Served with green beans and colache (sautéed corn, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, onion & garlic). * 18.75

  • Recommended

    Pollo Asado (Rotisserie Chicken Breast)

    Whole chicken rotisserie-roasted with Margaret's seasonings and finished on the grill. Served with choice of two sides (see vegetable plate) and sauce - BBQ, hot wing or Greek.* 14

    Pollo Asado (Half Chicken Dinner) 17

  • Plato de Legumbres (Vegetable Plate)

    Choose any four: Black beans, Southwestern grits, colache, Spanish brown rice, coleslaw, fresh-cut fries, garlic-sautéed greens or green beans. V* 15

  • Tofu y HongosGuisados (Sautéed Tofu and Mushrooms)

    Tofu in a red chile marinade, topped with a sauté of mixed mushrooms seasoned with garlic, ginger & scallions. Served over brown rice with garlic sautéed seasonal greens. VV* 16

  • Fajitas

    A sizzling platter with grilled peppers, onions and Mexican spices, served with brown rice, lettuce & tomato, Margaret's salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and warm flour or white corn tortillas.- Choose from chicken breast, sirloin, salmon, shrimp, tuna or tempeh & sautéed mixed mushrooms V/GF 19.95

  • Huevos Rancheros

    Soft white corn tortillas topped with three eggs fried or scrambled and black beans garnished with queso fresco. Served witha side of Cantina salsa and pico de gallo V/GF 10.75

  • Sopa Seca Picosa (Spicy Mexican Lasagna)

    Layers of corn tortilla chips, chicken or black beans, cheese and spicy salsa ranchera, baked together. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and sour cream V/GF 10.75

Preferidos de la Frontera
(Border Favorites)

  • Favorite

    Quesadilla

    Crisp flour tortillas with melted jack & cheddar cheese, served with Cantina salsa. V 6

    Add+ chicken, shredded beef, shrimp, tempeh or guacamole/3

    Add+ beans, colache, grilled peppers & onions, sour cream, black olives, pickled jalapeños, tomatoes V 1

  • Cuban Quesadilla

    Queso fresco & jack cheese, diced pork and grilled red onion, served with pineapple-mango salsa. 9

  • Greek Quesadilla

    Jack & feta cheese, spinach and tomato, served with Greek sauce. V 9

  • Mediterranean Quesadilla

    Jack & ricotta cheese, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomato, served with pico de gallo. V 9

  • Burrito

    Soft flour tortilla filled with black beans, red rice and cheese, topped with Cantina salsa and sour cream, garnished with shredded lettuce and radish slaw. V 9

    Add = chicken, shredded beef, spinach, tempeh or guacamole / 3

    Enchilada Style = smothered with melted cheese and mild salsa roja or spicy salsa verde / 1

  • Taco Auténtico (Soft Taco)

    Choose from chicken seasoned with poblano, onion & tomato; grilled steak, red chile pork, shrimp or tofu, served in warm white corn tortillas, garnished with chopped onion, cilantro, queso fresco, a wedge of lime and a side of salsa picante. V/GF 5

  • Enchilada

    Stuffed soft corn tortilla smothered with melted cheese and mild salsa roja or spicy salsa verde. Choose one filling per enchilada: shrimp, chicken, shredded beef, colache, seasoned cheese mixture, spinach or tempeh. Garnished with lettuce and radish slaw. V/GF 5

    One enchilada/two enchilada plate 8/11

  • Taco

    Crisp corn tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of one filling: chicken, shredded beef, guacamole or tempeh, then garnished with lettuce, tomato and a side of Margaret's salsa. V/GF 5

    One taco plate/two taco plate 8/11

All taco and enchilada plates served with red rice & black beans.

No substitutions.

Lunch Specials $8.25

Lunch Specials $8.25

Lunch Daily Specials 8.25

  • Monday = chalupa

    Black beans , lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, sweet peppers, red onion and shredded cheese layered in a crisp flour tortilla bowl and dressed with Cantina salsa and guacamole. Topped with your choice (choose one): Grilled Chicken · Shredded Beef · Shrimp · Tempeh. v

  • Tuesday = Tacos!!

    2 crisp shells filled with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. Served with black beans, a dollop of sour cream, brown rice and Margaret's salsa. (Choose one): Grilled Chicken · Shredded Beef · Shrimp · Tempeh · Guacamole. v/gf

  • Wednesday = Spicy Sopa Seca

    Layers of corn tortillas, cheese and spicy salsa ranchera, all baked together. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. (Choose one): Chicken · Black beans. v/gf

  • Thursday = Quesadilla

    Crisp flour tortillas with melted jack & cheddar cheese and a side of salsa and sour cream. (Choose one): Grilled Chicken · Shredded Beef · Shrimp · Tempeh · a side of Guacamole. v

  • Friday = Burrito

    Soft flour tortilla filled with black beans, brown rice and cheese. Serve with salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce and radish slaw. (Choose one): Grilled Chicken · Shredded Beef · Shrimp · Tempeh. v

V= Vegetarian vv = Vegan gf = gluten free * = gluten free without the bread
No Substitutions Please. Extra salsas, sauces and sour cream are $1 each
~Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, meats, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Drinks

Drinks

  • COFFEE AND TEA

    ICED TEA – SWEET OR NOT 2.00

    COFFEE – CARRBORO COFFEE COMPANY –

    REGULAR OR DECAF 2.50

    HOT TEAS – EARL GREY, GREEN TEA,

    PEPPERMINT, LIPTONS, CAMOMILLE 2.50

  • SODAS - JUICES - H20

    COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE, SODA WATER, GINGER ALE , PINK LEMONADE 2.00

    SARANC ROOT BEER, POMEGRANATE OR

    HIBISCUS SODA 2.50

    CRANBERRY, MANGO, ORANGE, PINEAPPPLE 2.50

    SAN PELLEGRINO SPARKLING WATER (16.9 OZ) 3.50

    MINERAQUA SPARKLING WATER (13.5 OZ) 2.50

Wine

  • Whites

    GRUET BLANC DE NOIRS (NEW MEXICO) ½ BOTTLE  7/12 

    Sparkling Wine

    MEILEN RIESLING (GERMANY , 2011)  7/28 

    AVES DEL SUR CHARDONNAY (CHILE, 2013)  8/32 

    BIDOLI PINOT GRIGIO (ITALY, 2011)  7/28 

    PRATCH GRUNER VELTLINER (AUSTRIA, 2011)  7/28 

    AVES DEL SUR SAUVIGNON BLANC (CHILE, 2014)  8/32 

  • Reds

    AMITIE MERLOT (FRANCE, 2011)  7/28 

    DOMAINE VOUCHER PINOT NOIR (FRANCE, 2011)  8/32 

    SIETE FINCAS MALBEC (ARGENTINA, 2011)  8/32 

    MARTINEZ LACUESTA RIOJA (SPAIN, 2010) 8/32 

    VIAMONTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON (ARGENTINA, 2011)  8.5/34 

  • Favorite 

    SANGRIA –  RED WINE, ORANGE LIQUEUR, FRESH SQUEEZED JUICES 6.50 

Beer

  • Domestic, Micro-Brews and Imports

    MILLER LIGHT 3.50 

    YUENGLING LAGER 3.50 

    AMSTEL LIGHT 3.75 

    DUCK RABBIT MILK STOUT 3.75 

    DUVEL BELGIAN ALE 6.50 

    HIGHLAND OATMEAL PORTER 3.75 

    LAGUNITAS IPA 3.75 

    LAKEFRONT NEW GRIST 3.75 

    ORIGINAL SIN HARD CIDER 3.75 

    SIERRA NEVADA PALE ALE 3.75 

  • ON TAP 

    STARPOINT BREWING CARRBORO NC 

    (ASK YOUR SERVER FOR OUR CURRENT SELECTIONS) 

    DOS EQUIS AMBER 3.75 

  • CERVEZAS 

    CORONITA (7 OZ BOTTLE) 2.25 

    CORONA OR CORONA LIGHT 3.75 

    PACIFICO 3.75 

    TECATE 3.75 

    BOHEMIA 3.75 

    NEGRA MODELO OR MODELO ESPECIAL 3.75 

Liquor Drinks

  • Margaritas

    ALL MARGARITAS MADE WITH FRESH-SQUEEZED LIME AND LEMON JUICE.

    CANTINA MARGARITA – HOUSE TEQUILA AND TRIPLE SEC 6.50/32

    CUERVO MARGARITA – WITH TRIPLE SEC 7.50/37

    FROZEN FRUIT MARGARITA – ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT TODAY'S FLAVORS 8.00/NA

  • Recommended

    POMEGRANATE MARGARITA – SILVER TEQUILA & PAMA LIQUEUR 10/NA

  • TOP SHELF MARGARITAS

    CHOICE OF GRAND MARNIER OR COINTREAU

    SAUZA HORNITOS PLATOS 8.50/40

    PATRON SILVER 11.00/55

    CORRALEJO REPOSADO 8.75/43

    HERRADURA GOLD REPOSADO 9.50/47

    CABO WABO REPOSADO 11.00/55

    SAUZA COMMEMORATIVO ANEJO 8.50/40

    DON JULIO ANEJO 11.00/55

  • BEBIDAS ESPECIALES

    CREAMSICLE – STOLI VANILLA, COINTREAU, FRESH ORANGE JUICE 8.00

    MANGO MADRAS – STOLI, MANGO JUICE AND A SPLASH OF CRANBERRY 8.00

    IGUANA VERDE – MIDORI, ABSOLUT, CUERVO, FRESH SQUEeZED LEMON AND LIME 8.00

  • House Specialty

    MOJITO – BACARDI & FRESH LIME JUICE MUDDLED WITH MINT, SPLASH OF SODA 7.50

Desserts

Homemade Desserts

  • Grandma Lundy's Favorite Chocolate Cake 5.50

  • Vegan Chocolate Cake 6

  • Mexican Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream 6

  • Vanilla Ice Cream 3.50