You will find a typical Portuguese restaurant at O Cantinho.
You will travel to the Algave's hot beaches, Lisbon's cafés, you will enjoy the nostalgic sound of Fado and smell the flavors of spices as you will enjoy tasting the best Portos.
Cantinho Express receives mixed feedback across reviews, with many praising the chicken as flavorful, tender and juicy, the sauces appealing, and portions generous, especially for take-out or delivery when it arrives hot and fresh. Several diners call it one of the best grilled chicken options around and note reliable dining experience and helpful staff, though other comments describe indifferent or unfriendly service, occasional slowdowns, and issues with order accuracy such as missing potatoes, rice, or utensils. The ambiance is described as plain or dim, but the food itself is often highlighted as the standout, including strong sides and consistent quality on repeat visits. Some critics report inconsistency over time, noting changes in taste or style and instances of undercooked chicken or overly oily textures, which dampen the overall experience for those attempts. Overall, Cantinho Express is seen by many as a solid option with standout chicken and substantial portions, yet service and consistency can vary, so experiences differ by visit.
CET ENDROIT CANTINHO EXPRESS JE LE CONNAIS PAS PEUT-ÊTRE JE PASSAIS PRÈS DE LUI , JE SAIS PAS JE PEUX PAS VOUS DIRE PLUS D'IL MESDAMES & MESSIEURS MERCI BYEBYE.
You call in an order to be ready for pick up & once you get there you wait like as if you never ordered. Why bother taking an order of you're not going to do it & have it ready?
The food is amazing, I really liked the style of the place & the decor, the staff was polite, efficient & the gentleman that took our order & the rest of the staff offered great service, the chicken, rice & the potatoes were delicious & the portions are enormous & prices are reasonable. Totally worth it... I highly recommend it!!
I find myself in a bit of a dilemma while writing this review. After our go-to restaurant closed its doors, my boyfriend & I decided to give its second location a try. Unfortunately, our experience has been quite mixed. The old place set a high standard, though there was an odd situation with a waitress who insisted on dictating tips - that was annoyingly strange. Hopefully she won't be back when the restaurant relaunches. This location hasn't been consistent. On several occasions, we ordered the chicken plate only to find it undercooked in various places. Unlike the previous menu, they no longer offer boneless chicken breast, only boneless thighs, which, for a food enthusiast like me, makes a noticeable difference in taste. The piri piri sauce seems to lack the rich flavors it once had. Despite expecting more from their only remaining location, the overall experience was inconsistent, leaving us consistently disappointed. I am not sure if we'll be returning.
Nov 28, 2023
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Placed an order for family meal & added a full chorizo for take out. Got home with half of chorizo. When I called they said they gave me a whole one. They tried to convince me that that was a full sausage. Unfortunately the are trying to fool the wrong person because I'm Portuguese & I know it wasn't a full one. Tried to speak with manager they said someone will call me back & no one ever did. It's kinda disappointing.
Le poulet & la sauce vraiment bon & savoureux. La salade pourrait être mieux car apres avoir trouvé une feuille complete meme pas coupé & un coeur de salade entier dans ma salade ouf. Le staff a besoin de formation. Les frites sont bonne & le riz aussi. Boss former votre personnel. Jaimais beaucoup ce restaurant avant. Les cotes levees sont delicieuses.assiette portions genereuses
We ordered with a bunch of friends so we tried various items on the menu. The chicken poutine was very tasty & the chicken filled with flavor. However, we ordered extra cheese & there was barely any cheese at all. The 1/4 chicken plates we're honestly just ok, nothing exceptionnal. The last item we got was a chicken salad & that was completely dissapointing. It was drowned in oil. Bottom line, the chicken itself tastes great but the rest is so-so.
Sep 22, 2023
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