Canasta Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Canasta Kitchen, a vibrant Mexican eatery located at 1544 Webster St, Alameda, CA. This Latinx and veteran-owned establishment offers a diverse menu that embodies the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine while catering to modern dietary preferences.

Their menu highlights include fresh Ceviches, featuring options like the classic Shrimp Ceviche and innovative Ceviche Impossible for vegan enthusiasts. Begin your meal with delicious Aperitivos such as Guacamole & Chips and Flautas, perfectly complemented by Queso Fundido for a cheesy delight. For breakfast lovers, the Huevos Rancheros and flavorful Chilaquiles stand out.

With a commitment to sustainability, Canasta Kitchen serves its dishes in compostable containers, ensuring a delicious meal experience that’s also kind to the planet. The vibrant atmosphere invites all, making it ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Come taste a flavorful journey at Canasta Kitchen!

Ceviches

Ceviche

Shrimp, fresh lime juice, avocado slice, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapenos, cilantro and tortilla chips.

$14.50

Ceviche Tostada

Shrimp, fresh lime juice, avocado slice, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapenos, cilantro and mayonnaise on top of corn tostada.

$10.50

Ceviche Impossible

Impossible vegan product, fresh lime juice, avocado slice, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapenos, cilantro and tortilla chips.

$14.50

Guacamole & Chips

Fresh guacamole with pico, Cotija and tortilla chips.

$11.50

Street Corn

Chipotle mayo, chili powder, cilantro and lime.

$8.95

STREET CUP GRILL ESQUITES

Chipotle mayo, chili powder, Cotija Cheese and lime.

$8.50

Platanos Machos

Fried plantains with black bean puree, topped with sour cream and Cotija cheese.

$13.00

Flautas (2)

Rolled flour tortilla filled with choice of meat and melted Jack cheese, topped with chipotle sauce, cabbage, sour cream, pico de gallo and Cotija cheese. Options; Vegetarian mushrooms & Chz, Chicken & Chz, jalapeno pork & Chz.

$15.50

Queso Fundido

Served with your choice of hongos, chorizo or asada. Melted Oaxaca & Jack dipping cheese with mushrooms served with corn tortillas.

$13.65

Nacho Macho

Crispy tortilla chips topped with pinto beans, Oaxaca or Jack cheese, choice of meat, tomatillo salsa, cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, chipotle sauce, and Cotija cheese.

$16.65

Crispy Taquitos

Corn tortilla, chicken, cabbage, sour cream and pico.

$10.50

TOSTADA

Corn tortilla, black beans, choice of meat, cabbage, pico & sour cream.

$6.50

2 tostadas

Corn tortilla, black beans, choice of meat, cabbage, pico & sour cream.

$10.00

Aperitivos

Breakfast

Chilaquiles

Verdes or mole served with 2 fried eggs, tortillas chips, sour cream and cheese.

$15.50

Huevos Rancheros

2 fried eggs served on a layer of black bean puree and crispy corn tortillas, topped with salsa roja and Cotija cheese.

$15.00

Huevos Motulenos

2 fried eggs, sliced ham, plantains and a layer of black bean puree on crispy corn tortillas, topped with salsa, sour cream and pico de gallo.

$15.00

Breakfast Burrito

Chorizo, green pepper, onions, eggs and sour cream.

$11.50

Machete Burrito Breakfast

Spicy shredded beef (birria), grill jalapeno, grill onions, cheese and eggs.

$12.50

Macho Burrito Breakfast

Chorizo, potatoes, grill onions, grill jalapenos, egg cheese and black beans.

$11.50

El Puerquito Breakfast

Chorizo, bacon, potatoes, grill onions, huevo, cheese and black beans.

$11.50

El Machito Breakfast

Potatoes, eggs, cheese and black beans. Add rice or sour cream for an additional charge.

$11.50

Breakfast Burritos

Salads

SALMON TACO SALAD

Taco shell, cabbage, baby arugula, grilled salmon, vinagreta de fresa, avocado, pico de gallo & lime.

$19.00

Big Taco Salad

Cabbage, tortilla shell, choice of meat, Jack cheese, cilantro lime dressing, tomatoes, peppers and onions.

$16.50

Burrito Salad Bowl

Served with your choice of meat, rice, beans, melted Oaxaca or Jack cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, tomatillo salsa, and sour cream, served on a bed of Mexican rice.

$14.50

Cali Fries

Choice of meat over fries, melted Oaxaca or Jack cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, tomatillo salsa and sour cream.

$14.50

Cali Burrito

Flour tortilla, your choice of meat, fries, melted Oaxaca or Jack cheese and pico de gallo, cabbage, tomatillo salsa and sour cream.

$14.50

Taterrito

Flour tortilla, your choice of meat, tater tots, melted Oaxaca or jack cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, tomatillo salsa and sour cream.

$14.50

Locos Platos

Tacos

Birria Tacos (1)

Birria tacos, the traditional Mexican beef stew. Add Cheese or extra stew for an additional charge.

$5.98

Combo Birria Tacos (2)

2 Birria tacos , the traditional Mexican beef stew. Add Cheese or extra stew for an additional charge.

$9.25

Combo Birria Tacos (3)

3 Birria tacos , the traditional Mexican beef stew. Add Cheese or extra stew for an additional charge.

$13.00

Combo Birria Tacos (4)

4 Birria tacos , the traditional Mexican beef stew. Add Cheese or extra stew for an additional charge.

$16.20

Combo Birria Tacos (12)

12 Birria tacos , the traditional Mexican beef stew. Add Cheese or extra stew for an additional charge.

$43.00

Street Tacos (1)

Street tacos, choice of meat, onions, cilantro & salsa.

$4.65

Combo Street Tacos (2)

2 Street tacos, choice of meat, onions, cilantro & salsa.

$8.00

Combo Street Tacos (10)

10 Street tacos, choice of meat, onions, cilantro & salsa.

$36.00

Combo Street Tacos (15)

15 Street tacos, choice of meat, onions, cilantro & salsa.

$43.00

Combo Street Tacos (20)

20 Street tacos, choice of meat, onions, cilantro & salsa.

$53.00

Tacos Mamalon

2 big tacos n a combination with shrimp, steak, chorizo, cheese, guacamole, onions & cilantro. Rice & beans.

$17.25

Tacos Governador

2 big crunchy corn tortilla, wrapped in a soft corn tortilla and filled with shrimp & steak, melted Oaxaca or Jack cheese, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa. Rice & beans.

$17.25

Canastaco 2 Fish Tacos

2 big, crunchy corn tortilla, wrapped in a soft corn tortilla and filled with crispy Alaskan cod, melted Oaxaca or Jack cheese, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, cabbage and topped with chipotle aoili. Rice & beans.

$18.50

BAJA FISH TACOS

2 Beer Breaded Fish, corn tortillas, melted Cheese, baby arugula, red onions, avocado, jalapeo crema & fresh avocado salsa on side. Rice & Beans.

$18.50

BAJA SHRIMP TACOS

2 Beer Breaded Shrimp, corn tortillas, melted Cheese, baby arugula, red onions, avocado, jalapeo crema & fresh avocado salsa on side. Rice & Beans.

$18.50

BAJA TACO COMBO

Beer Breaded Shrimp & Fish, corn tortillas, melted Cheese, baby arugula, red onions, avocado, jalapeo crema & fresh avocado salsa on side. Rice & Beans.

$18.50

GRILLED SALMON TACOS

2 Grill Corn tortilla, cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeno ranch, avocado; served with a baby arugula side salad.

$18.99

Burrito

Flour tortilla, your choice of meat, rice, beans & salsa.

$12.65

Super Burrito

Flour tortilla, your choice of meat, rice, beans melted Jack cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, salsa, and sour cream.

$13.50

Burro no Mamadas

Double size super burrito.

$17.95

Wet Burrito

Super burrito smothered in red, green or mole sauce and melted Jack cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream.

$18.95

Torta

Choice of meat, Cheese, guacamole, black beans lettuce.

$13.50

Kids

Beans & Chz

$8.50

Burritos

Quesadillas

Quesabirrias Flour tortilla

Quesabirrias emergence as the most talked about Mexican dish has been fueled largely by Mexican Instagram and other social media. Birria beef, crunchy tortilla, cheesy, consome-soaked taco, though, with a cup of the soup on the side.

$16.95

Chiquitas

Corn or flour. Small quesadillas, choice of meat.

$7.50

Quesadilla

Large flour tortilla, melted Jack cheese, your choice of meat, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, rice, beans, and sour cream.

$13.50

Mulitas

$8.45

Mole con Pollo

Slow cooked chicken with mole sauce, sour cream, and Jack cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$17.50

3 Enchiladas

Choice of meat, enchiladas with Choice of salsa, sour cream, and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$16.50

2 Sopes

2 sopes with choice of meat, black bean puree, cabbage, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, Jack cheese and cotija Cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$15.50

Mixto de Carnes

Grilled chicken, chorizo and steak (certified Angus beef). Served with rice, beans and a side of tortillas.

$19.50

Fajitas

Choice of meat, green peppers, onions, pico de Gallo and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and side tortilla.

$19.50

Alambre

Choice of meat, bacon, green peppers, onions, melted cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, and side tortilla.

$19.50

Empanadas

2 Fresh, handmade corn masa dough filled with Shrimp & cheese, poblano chicken or carnitas and Jack melted cheese, then fried until crispy then topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream and cotija cheese. Served with rice and beans.

$16.50

Huaraches

1 oblong, handmade corn masa dough fried, then topped with Jack cheese, black bean puree. Your choice of meat, cabbage, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, sour cream, and cotija cheese.

$16.50

Camarones a la Diabla

Shrimp cooked with spicy and original sauce served over rice.

$17.50

Camarones al Ajillo

Garlic shrimp served with rice and bean.

$17.50

Chile Relleno

Roasted pasilla pepper filled with vegetables and choice of meat , wrapped in egg and topped with ranchera salsa, melted cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

$18.50

Asada Platter

Steak (certified Angus beef), caramelized onions, salsa ranchera. Served with rice, beans, and side of tortillas.

$19.50

Antojitos Mexicanos

POSTRES

Flan

$10.50

Churro Bites

$10.50

Tres Leches

$10.50

Chz cake Plain

$10.50

Cajeta Chz Cake

$10.50

Mango Pana Cotta

$10.50

Baja Combo Tacos

Beer Breaded Shrimp & shrimp, corn tortillas, melted Cheese, baby arugula, red onions, avocado, jalapeo crema & fresh avocado salsa on side. Rice & Beans.

$18.50

Specials

Sodas

Bottled Soda

$5.50

Canned Soda

$4.50

Jarritos

$5.50

Aguas Frescas

$5.95

Lemonade

$6.75

Aguas Frescas

Sides

Avocado slice

$3.50

Consome Birria soup no meat

$4.00

Guacamole side 6 oz

$5.00

Rice & beans side

$5.00

Side Rice 6oz

$4.00

Side Pinto beans 6 oz

$4.00

Side black bean pure 6oz

$4.50

Side Tortilla (4)

$2.50

Side sour Cream 2 oz

$2.50

Side Sour cream 4 oz

$4.00

Side Fries

$6.50

Side tatertots

$6.50

Side Jack Chz 2 oz

$2.50

Side jack Chz 4 oz

$4.00

Side jack Chz 6 oz

$5.00

Side pico de Gallo 2 oz

$2.50

side pico de Gallo 6 oz

$5.00

Side Chips 1 bag

$2.00

Side Chips 3 bags

$5.00

Side green salsa mild 6 oz

$5.00

Side red medium salsa 6 oz

$5.00

Side Habanero SPICY salsa 6 oz

$6.50

Side meat 6 oz

$6.00

Platanos (4) pieces

$4.00

Margarita

$12.00

Margarita Pitcher

$55.00

Flavor Margaritas

$13.00

Premium Cristalino Margaritas

$15.00

Premium Guitarron Special Margarita

$14.00

Mojito

$13.00

Mojito Pitcher

$60.00

Mojito Flavors

$14.00

Mexican Mule

$13.00

Moscow Mule

$13.00

Micheladas

$13.00

Michelada Canasta 16oz

$13.00

Michelada Canasta 24Oz

$16.00

Sangria

$12.00

Sangria Deal (2)

$19.00

Mimosa

$11.00

Cocktails