Monday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 10 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 11 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

Closed

About

La Cantina delivers an authentic exploration of Mexican culinary traditions through a diverse menu focused on bold flavors and traditional techniques. Guests encounter a variety of street-style tacos featuring marinated meats, slow-cooked carnitas, and fresh corn tortillas prepared daily. The kitchen emphasizes high-quality ingredients, incorporating vibrant salsas, tangy lime, and authentic spices into every dish. Beyond standard offerings, the menu showcases regional Latin American staples designed to satisfy cravings for hearty, spice-forward profiles. The atmosphere maintains a focus on casual efficiency, prioritizing the delivery of consistent, flavorful meals in a straightforward setting. This establishment serves as a reliable destination for those seeking a direct, no-nonsense approach to classic regional cuisine that avoids unnecessary embellishments while maintaining strict adherence to traditional preparation methods and authentic flavor balances across the entire selection.

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La Cantina is widely regarded as a vibrant downtown destination for Mexican cuisine, frequently praised for its delicious tacos, ceviche, and impressive variety of cocktails. While many diners highlight the friendly staff, fast service, and authentic atmosphere as reasons for their repeated visits, some experiences are contrasted by reports of inconsistent service, confusion regarding pricing and happy hour promotions, or dishes that lacked flavor or freshness. Despite mixed feedback concerning portion sizes and occasional lapses in service quality, the restaurant remains a popular choice for both casual lunches and group outings, with many guests particularly enjoying the churros and the lively, well-decorated environment.

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Valentina

5.0

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!!!

Oct 25, 2024

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Sarah

5.0

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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Tia

3.0

We were excited to try here after reading online reviews, but out of the group of 5 of us who had dinner, 3 of our dishes were burnt & the chicken was extremely dry. We also found the serving staff almost seemed annoyed at us for being there... it may have just been an off night though, so don't mean to paint it as an overall bad place. We were just a bit disappointed

Oct 12, 2024

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Shannon

5.0

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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Michel

4.0

Nous y étions en groupe pour une rencontre d'affaire, le midi. Menu midi très intéressant & bon. Service impeccable & plats servis rapidement & chaud. Au coeur de Montréal, prêt d'une station de métro. Ambiance festive & staff de première qualité.

Oct 4, 2024

on Google

3.0

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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Andre

3.0

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$ !

Oct 2, 2024

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Hibiscus

3.0

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.

Oct 1, 2024

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Candace

4.0

Guac is bomb & loved the brisket tacos

Sep 21, 2024

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Ahmad

5.0

Loved the food & the atmosphere. I went with a large group & the staff was efficient & friendly.

Sep 18, 2024

on Google

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Authentic Mexican soul finds its home in the vibrant heart of downtown Montreal.

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