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.
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.
Went for dinner, we had a nice time, the atmosphere was good, the sound levels were good so talking was easy, but the service was slow & underwhelming. I had to ask for plates, no extra napkins were given with messy food, when our drinks were empty there was no ask if we wanted more or something else, I had to catch her attention, the fish tacos & brisket were both okay but lacking depth.. that being said the margaritas, beef taco, ceviche, Huitlacoche quesadilla & Aztek soup were delicious & can't go wrong with churros, overall delicious food & nice atmosphere but service was lacking.
Jul 26, 2025
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Checked out this place for lunch & it was great! Ordered the beef fillet taco lunch special, which comes with a soup & churros. Good portions, tacos are flavourful & churros were great! If you're in the area, definitely check them out!
Food is simple ingredients & authentic mexican flavour. The lunch special comes with Azteque soup, tacos & churros. Recommend the beef brisket tacos, really nice.
Lovely hidden gem right in the heart of downtown. If you love tacos this is an amazing spot!! They have a great lunch menu during the week you can get a soup or salad, your choice of 3 tacos & churros for dessert. The food was amazing & I would totally recommend the fresh guacamole & chips. Prices are reasonable for the downtown area & the decor is super cute! You have to try this place, trust me you won't be disappointed!
i think my friend just saw god. saw this place while walking around looking for a lunch place & had the best tacos of my life. i got the lunch combo (churros, tacos & soup for $24, a really fair price) with the duck tacos & almost ascended. the aztec soup was insanely good & the churros were amazing. the ambiance of the restaurant was so comfortable & well-designed as well; even the washroom was gorgeous. fast service & kind bartender :)
I'm not religious but I think I saw God today. My friend & I were passing by & went in on a whim because the place looked good from the outside, but we ended up having the best meal of our lives. We spent the whole meal staring at each other in shock. My neurons have rearranged themselves. I tend to be picky with my flavours but this place nailed the perfect mix of spiced yet flavoured. The fish tacos were the best I've ever had. I had to pause my meal to write this review. Even the water is better than other places. Idk if they filter it or SMT but bro 😩 Even the bathrooms are gorgeous I haven't tried the churros yet but I can smell SMT sweet from here & I'm excited, & from the reviews I'm assuming they're just as good.
Aug 30, 2024
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Not my first time here & food is always amazing & quite authentic! The tacos dorados & churros are a chefs kiss 💫 bonus points for the cocktail choices
I went there on the weekend for lunch. We paid $24 in which we had an option of soup or salad, tacos (4 pieces) or quesadillas & churros (chocolate or caramel).
Jan 3, 2024
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Amazing place with lots of exciting options. We got the deep fried chicken tacos & they were delicious! The chips & guacamole could have some more chips but still very good! Churros were good too
Had an early dinner reservation for 3 people. Visiting from Ontario & we love this place. Was nice to see our server, Valentina, again! Husband loves the private selection of tequila. Always fun to try a new one. The guacamole was freshhhhh! Duck confit tacos were excellent. My chicken quesadilla was fantastic. House made hot sauces were good. We tried the churros to share for dessert. Can't believe we have never tried them before. I recommend the Don Fashion cocktail. Place is small, but comfortable. We will be back!
We went to eat tonight & unfortunately we didn’t have the best experience. The food was good & we received it faster than we thought. However, the server was rude. She technically throw the churros on the table without saying anything & left. Also, we asked for the bill & she didn’t ask how we wanted the bills (if separate & together). As a result, she bring the bills charging me more & we told her about the behavior that she was having towards us & she didn’t felt sorry about it. Again, good food but the customer service was disappointing.
