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.
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.
Les mets étaient délicieux, coté ambiance moins. La musique techno jure avec le coté mexicain de l'endroit & du moment souper. J'invite l'équipe a revoir leur choix.
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
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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 :)
J'ai commandé des tacos cactus tempura & une soupe aztèque. Les tacos étaient parfaitement délicieux, le mélange des textures dans la bouche se marient très bien. Les saveurs aussi, le salé du tempura avec une mini touche sucré du jícama & un soupçon d'épicé avec la sauce. Même chose pour la soupe goûteuse avec un bon mélange de saveur & textures dans la bouche & juste assez épicée pour ne pas détruire le goût des autres aliments. Le service était rapide & efficace. Le resto a une belle décoration avec des chaises relativement confortables. Les prix sont chers, mais la saveur était au rdv. Par contre, il n'y avait pas d'horchata. Un restaurant méxicain sans horchata n'est pas un vrai restaurants méxicain & pour ce simple fait je ne mettrai pas 5 étoiles.
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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The food is quite good & they are definitely service-oriented. That said, they were rushing service so much, we also felt rushed to leave. Within 35 minutes, we had time to order, get 4 plates & pay. I think this experience could benefit lunch-time groups best, but not sure I would return as a couple. Food-wise, the quesadilla was really tasty & the guacamole too, but I was a bit disappointed by the duck confit taco & the soup. Overall l, it was a good experience at an affordable price. I would return with a large group knowing the service is fast, but would hesitate to return with a small party.
