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 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.
Sehr freundliche Personal. Trotz unseres späten Erscheinens und der mangelnden französisch Kenntnisse waren sie sehr hilfsbereit und geduldig.
Dazu noch leckeres Essen und leckere Cocktails die den Abend abgerundet haben.
Oct 11, 2025
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We visited La Cantina this Friday for Happy Hour, which is supposed to run from 5pm - 10pm Monday to Friday according to their TABLE RESERVATION site, which people use to reserve tables. The only reason we chose this specific place was their Happy Hour which promised us $3 shots & $10 cocktails. When we got there, after ordering our drinks the waitress told us there's no Happy Hour because it ended at 7pm. We tried to tell her that we have different info from one of their websites to which we got a simple'it's not correct. the manager said so.' which is totally fine, but at least make the information the same across your platforms. Extremely disappointed in our night because of this situation, even though the tacos were amazing.
Great atmosphere, but this is not the pinnacle of great tacos.
The guacamole was flat, lacking salt & any lime. The salsa fresco tasted like it was made from canned San Marzano tomatoes, it tasted very reminiscent of uncooked marinara sauce.
The cocktails are quite well made & honestly beyond reproach!
We visited this restaurant on May 2nd.The restaurant was nicely decorated & we enjoyed the cocktails. When it came time to order, we decided on a cheese quesadilla & a chicken one. When the server came to our table with our order, she gave me the wrong dish & my son. I thought I had the correct plate, so I took at bite & realized I was eating my sons meal instead of mine. She mixed up the orders. I had to order a second meal again for my son. Not to mentioned we initially got 2 pieces of the cheese quesadilla, along with a small tiny piece with the order. The server was not attentive at all. Poor customer service. When we received our check. I was reviewing our order. I believed I saw a tip added to the total bill. but she corrected me & said it was taxes. I proceeded to finalize my bill & gave her a 18% tip. When our server walked away, she slammed the portable charger that I used to process the credit card against the register & walked away frustrated. I will not be visiting this place again. She needs to learn better customer service & listen carefully when a guest is placing an order. We didn't have such a great experience. Not to mentioned I had to buy a second meal due to her mixed up & was charged for it also.
Une première & super expérience ! La cuisine est délicieuse & une mention spéciale pour les cocktails qui étaient bien dosés ! Une serveuse vraiment gentille & à l'écoute. Le cadre est sympa, tout est réuni pour y passer une bonne soirée. Même le prix pour ce qu'on a mange était correct, j'ai rien à redire. Je reviendrai sans hésiter !
Oct 25, 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
Bonne nourriture, bonnes portions & service correct. J'ai trouvé les prix des cocktails un peu élevés pour ce qu'ils étaient. Bonne expérience en générale!
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!
