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La Cantina

Downtown
4.2$$
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La Cantina Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for La Cantina

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on Google4.2 (1000+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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3$ tequila on Fridays & Saturdays is awesome for downtown. Great food with authentic flavours

Mar 2, 2026
on Google

A good spot for Mexican food downtown! The dishes are flavorful & authentic, & the service is friendly. I'd love to see more dessert options like tres leches or flan, & it would be great if they added traditional drinks like jamaica or horchata to their menu. All in all, this is a decent spot for anyone craving Mexican cuisine downtown. With just a couple of tweaks, it could be even better!

Jun 20, 2025
on Google

We like this restaurant, good Mexican food in downtown Montreal. Atmosphere is authentic!

Dec 7, 2024
on Google

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!

Oct 5, 2024
on Google

Decent Mexican restaurant. A little Americanized but good for downtown. The portion of tacos dorado is good but the normal tacos are very small for the price.

Jun 8, 2024
on Google

Visited here on a whim after my friends & I were just wandering downtown looking for a place to eat. I really enjoyed it! Their deep fried tacos were a new discovery to me. Very crunchy & flavourful. I also got a large order of guacamole to share & it was good! Prices are also on the midrange side. Fast service, friendly, the restaurant is quite big & there's lots of seating but it isn't too loud so you can talk in your group .

May 11, 2024
on Google

Amazing, fresh & delicious mexican food at La Cantina, Montreal. The location is perfect in downtown montreal, especially if you are staying in an Airbnb or hotel nearby. I made reservations about 2 weeks before during the holiday season on a weekend & got it easily on OpenTable. I would recommend making a reservation in advance as it is a popular restaurant! Upon entry, we were politely greeted & shown our seats right away, there were coat hangers as well. Lighting could be a little bit brighter near the seats/table at the entrance. We started with chips & guacamole which was really fresh & creamy! Then we had shrimp tacos, cactus tacos, & fish tacos - all of which were absolutely delicious!! The cactus was a first for us, & surprisingly our favourite. You get 3 tacos each in an order, we were a group of 5 so we ordered 4 orders of tacos (12 in total) which was enough to be shared with all of us. The service was very polite & friendly & I'd recommend this establishment to everyone! Vegetarian options & gluten free (corn tortillas) are available !

Dec 17, 2023
on Google

Best Tacos, arrachera Tacos it is so authentic you will feel that you are in Mexico & they also have amazing drinks. If you are in downtown Montreal it should be a must.

Dec 11, 2023
on Google

Quaint downtown place with amazing food! Excellent selection of unique cocktail!

Sep 12, 2023
on Google