Cantina 52

Veg Options Taco-fusion, Vegan Menu, Cauliflower Wings

Very vegan-friendly chevron_right

★ 4.7 · $$ · Hours

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Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the cauliflower wings with homemade vegan ranch" "Try the cauliflower wings with homemade vegan ranch"
"Ask about off-menu vegan items for more variety"
"Enjoy the separate fully vegan menu with many creative options"
"Be cautious with chips and fries as they may have cross contamination"
"Expect engaging staff and occasional themed events"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  mac and cheese, wings, salad mac and cheese — popular (×4)
wings — popular (×3)
salad — popular (×3)
burger — popular (×2)
mac n cheese — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, separate vegan menu, many vegan options friendly staff ×12
separate vegan menu ×3
many vegan options ×6
beautiful interior
outdoor seating
 

Cantina 52 is a casual taco-fusion restaurant offering a full separate vegan menu featuring tacos, vegan pizza, cauliflower wings, and desserts like vegan cheesecake. The venue is known for its welcoming atmosphere, engaging owner, and a variety of creative vegan dishes alongside omnivore options. Guests appreciate the quality, variety, and friendly service, though some mention occasional food saltiness and concerns about cross contamination with chips.

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schedule

Hours

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Sunday 11 AM-10 PM

Monday Closed

Tuesday 12-11 PM

Wednesday 12 PM-1 AM

Thursday 12-11 PM

Friday 11 AM-2 AM

Saturday 11 AM-2 AM

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52 Brink St
Crystal Lake
IL 60014

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Spinach Rating

star 4.7

out of 5

star_border Great food

star_border Good service

star_border Great atmosphere

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External ratings

star 4.3 (633 reviews)

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star 3.75 (12 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Very vegan-friendly

Vegan Options

abundant

Protein Options

jackfruit, cauliflower, tofu (implied)

Menu Clarity

separate menu labeling

Staff Knowledge

Knowledgeable

Warnings info

Cross-Contamination Risk

Cantina 52

Spinach Rating

Vegan Friendliness

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