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.
Mar 3, 2026
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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.
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.
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!
It was okay.
I understand the effort into bring true ingredients to the table. With a tortilla that isn't.
For the pastor tacos I could name them differently so I couldn't get disappointed.
Oct 6, 2025
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Regarding the food, it was rather disappointing. The shrimp tacos tasted quite bland & one-dimensional; the sauce was the dominant flavor, yet it wasn't even particularly robust. I could also faintly detect a frozen, refrigerator-like taste from the shrimp. As for another appetizer, despite being deep-fried, it was somehow served cold & had an unpleasant fishy odor… How does that even happen? If I hadn't had the chance to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine elsewhere, I might have mistakenly believed that this is what Mexican food is supposed to taste like…
A really good lunch experience. The Ceviche was with fresh shrimps & the Tacos delicious. Service was generally friendly. Prices very reasonable. I can recommend the place. A good choice as well for people with gluten sensitivity.
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.
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.
Jul 5, 2025
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This is a truly Mexican Restaurant. We were a party of 7 & shared entrees of chips & guacamole, chips & Salsa & chips & bean cheese all three were excellent. I had the deep fried Brisket Tacos(4) covered with Cheese & slaw. I am sorry I did not take a photo of all the food as they all looked delicious & there was no complaints from anyone😀
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!
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!
