Cantina Taco

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Welcome to Cantina Taco

Stop by our Rockford or Loves Park locations to grab your favorite Mexican flavors, made fresh for you.

Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Rockford and Loves Park, IL

Fresh Tacos, Bold Flavors & Local Vibes at Cantina Taco

Welcome to Cantina Taco, your go-to spot for Fresh-Mex in Downtown Rockford and Loves Park, IL. We serve homemade corn tortillas, perfectly seasoned meats, and an irresistible lineup of house-made salsas all crafted with the freshest ingredients. whether you’re stopping in for a meal, grabbing takeout, or finding us at a local event.

Explore Cantina Taco's Menu

Tacos, Burritos, Bowls & Cantina Classics Built for Big Cravings

Tacos

Tacos packed with bold flavors, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas.

Burritos

Big, satisfying burritos loaded with rice, protein, and signature sauces.

Quesadillas

Golden-grilled tortillas filled with melted cheese and savory fillings.

Bowls

Your favorites all layered in a hearty a bowl no tortilla needed.

Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese and fresh toppings

Desserts

Sweet treats to finish your meal on a delicious note.

Visit Our Locations in Illinois

Two Locations. One Fresh-Mex Favorite

Serving Downtown Rockford, Loves Park and surrounding cities with two locations plus our roaming food truck.

Main Street

ROCKFORD

Open during special events on weekends

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Mexican Catering in Illinois

Bring the Flavor to Your Event

om office lunches to private parties, Cantina Taco caters it all. Choose from our crowd-favorite tacos, bowls, and burritos—fresh, made to order, and delivered or ready for pickup—to make your event effortless and delicious.

Screw City Taco – Cantina Taco’s Signature Creation

Home of the Original Screw City Taco in Illinois

The Screw City Taco is our signature creation, originally crafted with Rockford and the surrounding communities at heart. It comes on a fried flour tortilla with your choice of protein, topped with white rice, homemade queso, corn, and sour cream, and served with a side of salsa.

We first created it for Bite Night in 2019, and it was such a hit at the event that we made it a permanent part of our menu.

The Screw City Taco has even been featured by Rockford Buzz and 97ZOK .

The Cantina Taco App

Order Ahead. Earn Rewards

Get your favorites faster with the Cantina Taco app. Browse the full menu, customize your tacos and nachos, and place your order in just a few taps.

Locally Owned Mexican Restaurant in Rocford and Loves Park, IL

From Market Tents to Main Street

Cantina Taco started as a small vendor tent over 15 years ago before opening our first brick-and-mortar in 2020. Family-owned and proudly local, we’re built on fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps our community coming back.

Gift Cards

From birthdays to last-minute cravings, a Cantina Taco gift card always hits the spot. Share the love with fresh tacos, bold flavors, and unforgettable meals.

Community Highlights

Recent 4 & 5 star Google reviews

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