Overall, reviews describe La Cantina as a vibrant Mexican spot with flavorful, authentic dishes, generous portions, and a lively atmosphere, where ceviche, guacamole, tacos, and margaritas receive many accolades while the staff are often friendly and attentive and service can be fast, though some visits note small portions, dishes that are overly salty or underseasoned, occasional slow service or billing mishaps, and price points that feel high unless visited during happy hour.
To be honest after reminiscing on this recent experience i felt compelled to write this review as it left just as bad an impression as taste in my mouth. I went to this restaurant a while ago & left a decent impression with a small group of friends. Upon returning with another to this restaurant I was left very disappointed in the way this restaurant went downhill in my opinion. First of all I found the server to be disengaged with the attentive service given to my table where the water was not given until the meal was almost finished & the limes i asked for when the meal arrived showed up shortly after the tacos were finished. I also found the avocado dip was bland & nachos were whatever & quite expensive for what it was at $19.00 additionally there were no complementary nacos & salsa given which from what I remembered were given the first time i went here. Then lastly the brisket tacos were soggy & tasted & smelled slightly off but didn't think too much about it. Until I woke with slight stomach pains in the middle of the night. Thankfully it passed, however I now link the oddly tasting tacos to the stomach pains & burps of that slightly odd tasting taco & meat. I found that for what this place is save your money & the risk of feeling or getting ill, it's overly priced & there are better quality taco spots around than this in Montréal.
Food was fantastic, I highly recommend the deep fried chicken tacos or the Al pastor. Both were phenomenally made & the portions are good size. I left feeling full & happy! The vibe is nothing to rave about. It's a fun looking bar but compared to other restaurants in Montreal, the atmosphere is nothing special. They also have great specials like happy hour & weekend tequila shots for only $3.
Our server was very kind & the food came out correct & warm! Check it out - it was worth the stop!
Apr 18, 2026
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Good food & a nice time! Visit on Fri/Sat evenings for their 3$ tequila shots. Highly recommend their cauliflower & chickpea tacos that are vegetarian & gluten-free.
The shredded chicken fried taco was also good.
Apr 11, 2026
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Me & my friends were on our visit to Montreal & wanted to grab food & drinks. Saw this place, looked nice but as soon as we came they saw us & just straight up said they can't serve us. I guess ppl working their judge people by looks or something?! The place literally had just couple of ppl dining there, it was dead. Instead of apologizing, the manager (i assume) just left is some snarky comment on our way out just cuz we said that it does look dead & not overbooked like they made it seem lol. Never seen such a bad customer service.
We visited for the 5 à 7 Happy Hour before a concert. Service was prompt, despite there only being one server & the restaurant being busy. The drinks were great, & the portions were decent for the prices.
Apr 3, 2026
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La Cantina was fantastic! From the moment we ordered, the service was impressively quick. Our food arrived so fast we could hardly believe it, & everything was hot, fresh, & full of flavor. The staff was friendly & attentive, making the whole experience even better. Perfect spot if you want delicious food without a long wait. Highly recommend!
Je viens tout juste de prendre à emporter à la Cantina une Quesadilla au Poulet annoncée à 16$ sur leur menu & ils m'ont arnaqué de 2$ de plus avant taxes (pour le principe c'est une honte) & le comble, il manque des ingrédients ! J'ai bien vu que ça les dérangeait quand je suis arrivée dans leur resto pour commander mais c'est ta job en fait donc si tu n'aimes pas ce que tu fais, faut changer ! Check la quesadilla comme ils se sont bien foutu de moi. Je n'irai plus jamais. C'est très cher pour ce que c'est !
The quality of the food was impressive. We tried the chicharon, sopa Azteca, tacos dorados & churros. The meat of every dish was great & juicy! The decoration is nice & the ambiance is good.
