La Cantina garners mostly positive notes for its flavorful Mexican fare and well crafted cocktails, with many reviewers praising meatier options like beef fillet, arrachera and brisket tacos, as well as ceviche and chicharron, and margaritas described as excellent; the ambiance is frequently described as nice and the staff friendly and attentive, especially during slower visits. However, several opinions mention small portions and occasional bland or underseasoned dishes such as some tacos or bowls, and prices that feel high for the size. Service quality is described as variable, with times of slow service, billing mistakes or miscommunication about promotions, and occasional delays during busy periods. Some reviewers note gluten free friendliness and a generally authentic vibe, while others feel the kitchen could improve consistency and focus on fresh flavors. Overall, La Cantina offers a solid, authentic Mexican dining experience with strong drinks and many tasty dishes, but results vary and improving portion size, consistency, and value would enhance the overall impression.
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 !
Mar 5, 2026
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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.
Rather disappointed. We needed a quick stop before heading out of town. Ordered fish tacos, chicken quesadilla & a 330ml beer. Food positives: juicy chicken quesadilla. Food negatives: very small portions, bland tacos, minuscule fish (mostly batter). Value: prices are high for what it is (e.g. beer was $10). Ambiance: cute little place, but do not expect privacy. Service: slow, we were charged twice for one beer --- bill was voided & reissued after calling attention to the mistake, but not even an'I'm sorry.' Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.
La Cantina was so good. We went on a Monday, when not many restaurants are open, so it was a great find. The place was completely empty during our visit, which meant the service was all for us. The staff was incredibly kind & attentive, always refilling our water asking if we wanted anything else to drink etc. The food was delicious 🤤 honestly, nothing bad to say. Prices can be a bit on the higher side if you don't go during happy hour (we didn't), but everything was very filling & worth it. I would definitely go back, especially for happy hour. Margaritas were delicious
Feb 6, 2026
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Quand tu prend la descicion de faire un reservation, On s'attend à vivre une bonne expérience ; parfois, certaines choses nous plaisent moins, mais il existe aussi de très mauvaises expériences comme celle-ci a la cantina.
La nourriture est correcte, mais elle est froide, & le service est trop lent les jours de faible affluence.
Le service est tout simplement inadmissible,cela ne mérite même pas une étoile. La serveuse avait une compréhension déplorable du service client, qui est pourtant son métier. Lorsque on a demandé à le superviseur de la remplacer à cause de son attitude désagréable, Il a sourire ironiquement.. Nous avons constaté que ce n'était pas un cas isolé,nous avons observé la même situation à la table a côte- nous. ce qui laisse penser que c'est monnaie courante dans cet établissement.
Nous n'y retournerions jamais. Quel dommage pour le reste de l'équipe qui y travaille !
Délicieuse cuisine mexicaine! Nous avons été bien surpris par les tacos cactus tempura. Une savoureuse découverte. Nous avons commandé pour emporter & sommes passés récupérer notre commande. Simple & rapide.
Plenty of gluten free options & the staff was very knowledgeable ( I have celiac & they recommend things based of off how safe it was). Food was great.
Dec 28, 2025
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The food & cocktails were amazing but there was lots of drama & conflict amongst the staff. Our server was in tears for being overworked & the bar tender treated us like we're an inconvenience. Unfortunate experience overall.
As regular guests at La Cantina, we always appreciate the friendly staff & relaxed ambiance. The food is consistently good although the quesadilla dish is a bit meager - a small quesadilla with no sides, so you must order salsa or beans, etc. It would be amazing is they would add fried veggie tacos to the menu. Our server, Gigi, was absolutely fantastic. This is a solid neighborhood restaurant.
Visited a few times & will definitely be going back to ensure I try everything on the menu! Tacos are very spot on. Duck carnitas + steak de Arrachera is a must!
