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.
Cilantro haters rejoice! I asked for no cilantro & was delighted to receive tacos with no cilantro, no questions asked. Any cilantro-hating food lover knows that sadly such excellence can't be achieved everywhere. Service was fast, food was amazing, & the prices are reasonable. It's worth your time.
Absolutely awful. Confused this place with escondite & paid the price. Service was incredibly slow & rude. Tacos absolutely devoid of flavor. Would not return
love this place. amazing tacos, the Al Pastor are my favourite by far. so delicious & my favourite place to take visitors (friends, family, etc). the restaurant is also beautiful, although a little dark its very good for a date night!
Food is simple ingredients & authentic mexican flavour. The lunch special comes with Azteque soup, tacos & churros. Recommend the beef brisket tacos, really nice.
Nov 5, 2024
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Staff is nice, well priced, interior is cool & the place has a good amount of space. Very well located too. I got the deep fried brisket tacos & they were alright. A bit dry but good.
Came in late after a game with 6 other girls & we were just really hungry & they were closing the kitchen soon, but the staff was lovely & kind enough to let us order since we already knew what we wanted. Ordered guacamole & chips, & tacos al pastor & it was extremely delicious!!! A must try, amazing food, amazing staff, amazing ambiance. Thank you again so much for being so great & patient!!!
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!
10-2024 : un peu décevant comme nourriture. Pris un quesadilla au poulet, très peu de poulet, fromage grillé limite brulé, crème sure & mayo comme accompagnement. Tacos dorés sont ordinaires. Prix un peu cher pour ces assiettes.
Oct 2, 2024
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J'ai mangé 4 tacos dorés au brisket: assez ordinaire, la viande goûtait rien, il fallait mettre de la sauce dessus (déjà sur la table) pour avoir du goût ! En plus, ce ne sont pas des tacos mais des eggrols (pas en forme de tacos) & le fromage râpé dessus n'étais pas fondu car pas assez chaud ! & j'oubliais, une bouteille de bière ben ordinaire 10.00$ !
La nourriture était bonne, mais sans plus. Mes tacos de poisson étaient vides & très sec. Pour le prix il n'y avait pas de sauce ni de trempette pour les accompagnés. Le goût était là par contre. Je recommande les chips avec la guacamole & les drinks. Les deux sont vraiment top. Beaucoup d'options végétariennes.
meats on the tacos were dry, the 9$ chicharron is store bought pig fat chips, no meat on it. its not very celiac friendly since they use the same fryer for everything.
