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.
Very good food & ambiance, the employees seemed a bit shy but nothing to complain about. If you are looking for good real mexicain food, this is the place. We were three & we got 2 appetizer, 3 main dish, 1 shared dessert & 1 drink, all for 124$ including tax & tip. It is really fairly priced when comparing to other restaurant in the same area. Definitely recommend.
Jan 21, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
Oct 28, 2024
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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!!!
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 !
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
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!
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.
