Where to start?
The service was very poor as we waited 10 minutes for someone to come to the table (there was only one other patron eating at the time) & I had to go to the bar & ask the bartender if anyone was working the dining room.
Once ‘Brenda’ brought us water and about 5-10 later took our order…we got the complimentary chips & salsa AFTER I asked for it.
To her credit, at one point Brenda brought a carafe of iced tea as she had seen I was running low.
As to the food…the chimichanga was very disappointing as it was mainly filled with LOTS of yellow rice, a few slices of onion, red, yellow & green bell peppers and minimal pulled chicken breast…which was not seasoned at all. Truly the only flavor came from the red ranchero sauce & queso on top of it.
My wife’s ground beef enchiladas were flavored mainly by the ranchero sauce & cheese on top as the ground beef also had no seasoning!
All in all there is no reason we could find to give anything a positive rating!
Alex V
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March 31, 2026
So, about this place. I’m not thrilled but I think they can do better. The place was not busy at all however it was a Tuesday around 2:30 in the afternoon. The food could use more love from the chef. I ordered the Birria tacos. The braised beef was good but could have had more flavor. The consommé was very bland, in that I had to season it myself with more salt. Chips were nice and warm but the salsa. Bland. Also ordered the Mexican corn for an appetizer. Yeah, let’s not ruin elotes. I would go back but it would not be my first or second choice. 3.7 for a score. Drink was good though. (Moscow mule)
Alan and Tam Gockley
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May 02, 2026
Kinda classy & kinda laid back vibe all in one.
Delicious food. We had the Taco Salad and for my drink, I got the Ranch Water and it was very refreshing!
Our server was a bit inattentive that evening.
Carla M. Miro Realtor
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January 15, 2026
Cantina Mex has a cool atmosphere and fun vibe. Service was a little slow during my visit, and the food was just okay — nothing bad, just average with the exception of the Nachos which were very good; it's a nice spot if you’re looking for a casual hangout. The All You Can Eat Tacos were only served 2 at a time, so our group was only served a total of 4 each and 2 more to take home (and they could definitely eat more than 4 tacos) I ordered the enchilada and while the server was very clear to tell/warn me that the dish came with marinara sauce instead of salsa, I ordered it anyway, but I couldn't finish it because the enchilada w/marinara didn't taste that great for me. For dessert we had the tres leches and it was quite dry but ok to eat.
Thompson Joseph
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February 09, 2026
The vibe here is solid. The service was good. The Mexican pizza was not the best. We waited for a while then were told that our pizza had a hole in it coming out of the oven. When we finally got our order it was so long I got it to go. But before leaving we tried a slice. The crust was sooo thin it was falling apart. The flavor was alright but couldn’t enjoy it because I couldn’t hold it.
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Where to start? The service was very poor as we waited 10 minutes for someone to come to the table (there was only one other patron eating at the time) & I had to go to the bar & ask the bartender if anyone was working the dining room. Once ‘Brenda’ brought us water and about 5-10 later took our order…we got the complimentary chips & salsa AFTER I asked for it. To her credit, at one point Brenda brought a carafe of iced tea as she had seen I was running low. As to the food…the chimichanga was very disappointing as it was mainly filled with LOTS of yellow rice, a few slices of onion, red, yellow & green bell peppers and minimal pulled chicken breast…which was not seasoned at all. Truly the only flavor came from the red ranchero sauce & queso on top of it. My wife’s ground beef enchiladas were flavored mainly by the ranchero sauce & cheese on top as the ground beef also had no seasoning! All in all there is no reason we could find to give anything a positive rating!
So, about this place. I’m not thrilled but I think they can do better. The place was not busy at all however it was a Tuesday around 2:30 in the afternoon. The food could use more love from the chef. I ordered the Birria tacos. The braised beef was good but could have had more flavor. The consommé was very bland, in that I had to season it myself with more salt. Chips were nice and warm but the salsa. Bland. Also ordered the Mexican corn for an appetizer. Yeah, let’s not ruin elotes. I would go back but it would not be my first or second choice. 3.7 for a score. Drink was good though. (Moscow mule)
Kinda classy & kinda laid back vibe all in one. Delicious food. We had the Taco Salad and for my drink, I got the Ranch Water and it was very refreshing! Our server was a bit inattentive that evening.
Cantina Mex has a cool atmosphere and fun vibe. Service was a little slow during my visit, and the food was just okay — nothing bad, just average with the exception of the Nachos which were very good; it's a nice spot if you’re looking for a casual hangout. The All You Can Eat Tacos were only served 2 at a time, so our group was only served a total of 4 each and 2 more to take home (and they could definitely eat more than 4 tacos) I ordered the enchilada and while the server was very clear to tell/warn me that the dish came with marinara sauce instead of salsa, I ordered it anyway, but I couldn't finish it because the enchilada w/marinara didn't taste that great for me. For dessert we had the tres leches and it was quite dry but ok to eat.
The vibe here is solid. The service was good. The Mexican pizza was not the best. We waited for a while then were told that our pizza had a hole in it coming out of the oven. When we finally got our order it was so long I got it to go. But before leaving we tried a slice. The crust was sooo thin it was falling apart. The flavor was alright but couldn’t enjoy it because I couldn’t hold it.