Taco Bell Cantina: Alcohol Menu, Locations and the Las Vegas Flagship
A Taco Bell Cantina is a Taco Bell restaurant that serves alcohol. Most Cantinas sit in busy city neighborhoods, skip the drive-thru and add an open kitchen, local artwork and boozy frozen drinks called Twisted Freezes. The most famous ones are the two-story flagship on the Las Vegas Strip, where you can even get married, and the beachfront Cantina in Pacifica, California.
Quick answer: Taco Bell Cantina is Taco Bell’s urban restaurant format that serves beer, wine and Twisted Freezes spiked with rum, tequila or vodka. The first Cantina opened in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood in 2015. The Las Vegas Strip Cantina is known for 24-hour service and a $777 wedding package.
Taco Bell Cantina at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What it is | A Taco Bell restaurant that serves alcohol |
| First Cantina | Wicker Park, Chicago, September 22, 2015 |
| Signature drink | Twisted Freeze with rum, tequila or vodka |
| Drinking age | 21+ with a valid ID; drinks stay on-site |
| Flagship | Las Vegas Strip, two stories, wedding chapel |
| Las Vegas wedding | $777 package |
| Famous beach Cantina | Pacifica State Beach, California |
What Is a Taco Bell Cantina?
Taco Bell opened its first Cantina in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood on September 22, 2015. More Cantinas followed in cities like San Francisco, Atlanta and New York. The idea was a Taco Bell built for walk-in city crowds instead of drive-thru traffic.
Most Cantinas share these features:
- Alcohol: beer, wine and Twisted Freezes, which you must drink on-site.
- No drive-thru: you order inside, often at a digital kiosk.
- Open kitchen: you can watch your food being made.
- Local design: artwork and decor tied to the neighborhood.
- Shareable plates: some Cantinas add tapas-style items, such as nachos and rolled tacos.
Taco Bell Cantina vs. a Regular Taco Bell
| Feature | Taco Bell Cantina | Regular Taco Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Yes, at most Cantinas | No |
| Drive-thru | Usually no | Usually yes |
| Kitchen | Open, in view of guests | Behind the counter |
| Menu | Regular menu plus Twisted Freezes and some shareables | Regular menu |
| Where | Busy city neighborhoods, the Las Vegas Strip, Pacifica beach | Everywhere |
Taco Bell Cantina Alcohol Menu
The signature Cantina drink is the Twisted Freeze: a Taco Bell Freeze with a shot of rum, tequila or vodka. Flavors have included Mountain Dew Baja Blast.
| Drink | 2015 launch price |
|---|---|
| Beer | $4.00 |
| Wine | $4.00 |
| Sangria | $4.50 |
| Twisted Freeze | $6.19 to $7.19 |
Those were the launch prices at the first Chicago Cantina. Each Cantina sets its own drinks list and prices, so check the store’s menu. Three rules apply:
- You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to order alcohol.
- Each Twisted Freeze gets one serving of liquor.
- You have to finish your drink on-site.
Taco Bell Cantina Las Vegas
Taco Bell’s flagship Cantina sits on the Las Vegas Strip at 3717 S. Las Vegas Blvd., across from CityCenter and The Cosmopolitan. Taco Bell announced it in 2016 and opened it that fall.
What makes the Las Vegas Cantina different:
- 24-hour service, from breakfast to late-night food.
- Two stories, with an upstairs bar.
- Alcohol service, including Twisted Freezes made with vodka, tequila or rum.
- A wedding chapel on the second floor.
Getting Married at the Las Vegas Taco Bell
Yes, you can really get married at Taco Bell. The Las Vegas Cantina’s chapel offers a $777 wedding package with an Elvis officiant and a bouquet made from Taco Bell sauce packets. When Taco Bell first offered weddings there in 2017, the package cost $600. You book through the Cantina, so check the current details and guest limits before you plan.
Taco Bell has also said it plans a Live Más Café in Las Vegas that will serve a boozy Mountain Dew Baja Blast.
Taco Bell Cantina Pacifica
Fans often call the Taco Bell on Pacifica State Beach the “most beautiful Taco Bell in the world.” It sits just south of San Francisco and has served beachgoers for decades. In July 2019, it reopened as Taco Bell’s first free-standing Cantina after a full remodel.
The Pacifica Cantina is known for:
- An ocean-view patio by the sand
- An indoor-outdoor fireplace
- A walk-up window, so surfers can order without going inside
- Alcohol, including Twisted Freezes
When it reopened in 2019, it was one of the first Cantinas with recycling and compost bins. A 2025 remodel added an indoor and outdoor bar and a bigger patio.
Where Are Taco Bell Cantina Locations?
Taco Bell Cantinas are in cities across the U.S., including Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Las Vegas and Pacifica. Some sit near college campuses.
To find one near you:
- Open the Taco Bell app or the restaurant locator on Taco Bell’s website.
- Search your city and check each store’s details to see if it’s a Cantina.
- Check the store page for hours and whether that location serves alcohol.
Not every Cantina serves the same drinks, and some serve only beer and wine, so confirm before you go.
Cantina vs. Cantina Chicken: Not the Same Thing
Many people searching for “Taco Bell Cantina” actually mean the Cantina Chicken menu. That’s a line of slow-roasted chicken items, like the Cantina Chicken Bowl and Cantina Chicken Burrito, sold at regular Taco Bell restaurants. It has nothing to do with Cantina restaurants or alcohol. You’ll find those items with prices and calories on our full Taco Bell menu.
