Have you tried the Ceviche at La Cantina?

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At the end of June this year, La Cantina in Altos de Chavon, Casa de Campo underwent a simple remodelling and launched a new menu, following which not only have we been loving the new and improved clean look – but also the food. By simply changing a few details in the decor – the chairs for example – and making it all a little whiter and brighter, the ambience feels much more relaxing, while at the same time more elegant and certainly very inviting. Having opened in December 2011, La Cantina has not only become a permanent feature of Altos de Chavón, but also one we’ve come to enjoy increasingly more in the last few months. While not a new item on the menu, the Ceviche at La Cantina is delicious – so much so that everyone talks about it! So what is it that makes the Ceviche so good? Well to be honest I’m not really sure, it’s simple and exactly what it should be – fresh and tasty. And of course the reason all the ladies rave about it? It’s healthy! White fish, lime, peppers and lettuce, served witha handful of freshly fried plantain chips. Yummy indeed! So what else do we like on their menu? The Mofongo. Unbelievably La Cantina is one of the only restaurants in Casa de Campo that serves traditional Dominican dishes, so a visit for lunch or dinner is a must when you have visitors from overseas. Mofongo, fried and mashed plantain with pork rind, certainly does not fall into the healthy category, but it sure tastes good! And the offering at La Cantina gets a thumbs up from us!

Mofongo at La Cantina in Altos de Chavón

A dish new to their menu are the Mojito shrimp bites, which although sound a little odd, are excellent. Marinaded in mint and rum, they have a really good hearty flavour. As hosts of this months Cafe de la Leche gathering, Cecil DeHaas manager-owner at La Cantina has promised not only a delicious variety of drinks, but also the opportunity to taste bite-size replicas of their most popular, as well as new and exciting dishes. Congratulations La Cantina you’re going from strength to strength… and we look forward to seeing you all at the Café de la Leche this Friday September the 13th!

La Cantina’s new menu

On the new menu you’ll find a great selection of Mexican, Latin American and Dominican foods, such as Tequeños (RD$150), Mahi Mahi Steak (RD$450), Chilaquiles (RD$195), Tacos (from RD$295), Burgers (from RD$250), and much more… you can view the full menus by clicking on the images below. 

Café de la Leche at La Cantina

When: Friday September 13th, 5pm – 7pm Where: La Cantina, Altos de Chavón Contribution: dried/powdered milk, cereals or baby formula or RD$750 Info: (809) 523-8901, info@pbo.org.uk