The restaurant is very dark inside. We had to eat upstairs, and the black-painted steps and garland on rails made it difficult to hold onto the rail, so walking down we used one of the table lamps to light our way down. The restaurant is not very ADA compliant. Had to change one of our orders since they did not have any plablonos. Overall, the waitress was awesome and very attentive, food was great tasting, and so much, and great margaritas, which was $8 for 6 oz. Rate it 4 🌟 $$ for food, $$$ for cocktails. Again, the waitress made it a great birthday evening.
D “Zea”
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November 21, 2025
I am writing to share my feedback on a recent dining experience at your establishment.
Atmosphere and Service: Exceptional
The overall experience in terms of atmosphere and service was truly outstanding:
Atmosphere: I would rate the atmosphere a perfect 10/10. The beautiful paintings and the presence of live music created a truly lovely setting.
Staff: The people working there were super nice and accommodating.
Service: The service was also a perfect 10/10—super nice and kind.
The Food: Needs Improvement
When charging the prices you do, the expectation is for the food to be great. Unfortunately, I encountered a few specific issues:
My steak was burnt.
The chicken was dry.
The corn tortillas were notably poor
Mojitos were okay are they worth 15 dollars I don't know.
Conclusion
While the ambiance and hospitality were top-tier, the quality of the main dishes did not meet the standard expected for the price point.
I am willing to give your restaurant a second chance in the future, but as for now, this is my honest review.
Nya
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May 30, 2025
Cantina is such a cutesy restaurant. My friend and I went on a Thursday and they had a promotion that included 3 tacos and a margarita for $15. Our server was a woman named Kristina— she was so sweet and personable .
I got the birria, Al pastor and shrimp tacos. All three were full of flavor and they did not skimp on the meat. The shrimp one was my favorite.
I ordered the blueberry margarita and my friend got a spicy prickly pear margarita. Both were tasty. Overall I enjoyed my experience and loved the ambiance of the place.
Amy
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August 20, 2025
Christina was FABULOUS!! It was the best service I have had in so long, anywhere. So was so friendly and knowledgeable. The food and margaritas were AMAZING! And the specials are a STEAL!! We can’t wait to go back, see you soon Christina and THANK YOU for a wonderful lunch!!🫶
Kyana Schrack
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September 09, 2025
The kindest and warmest staff!! We were doing a photoshoot and the staff kindly let us into the restaurant to escape the heat! They were incredibly kind and warm!! I can't wait to go back! :) The aesthetic was so amazing too!! :)
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The restaurant is very dark inside. We had to eat upstairs, and the black-painted steps and garland on rails made it difficult to hold onto the rail, so walking down we used one of the table lamps to light our way down. The restaurant is not very ADA compliant. Had to change one of our orders since they did not have any plablonos. Overall, the waitress was awesome and very attentive, food was great tasting, and so much, and great margaritas, which was $8 for 6 oz. Rate it 4 🌟 $$ for food, $$$ for cocktails. Again, the waitress made it a great birthday evening.
I am writing to share my feedback on a recent dining experience at your establishment. Atmosphere and Service: Exceptional The overall experience in terms of atmosphere and service was truly outstanding: Atmosphere: I would rate the atmosphere a perfect 10/10. The beautiful paintings and the presence of live music created a truly lovely setting. Staff: The people working there were super nice and accommodating. Service: The service was also a perfect 10/10—super nice and kind. The Food: Needs Improvement When charging the prices you do, the expectation is for the food to be great. Unfortunately, I encountered a few specific issues: My steak was burnt. The chicken was dry. The corn tortillas were notably poor Mojitos were okay are they worth 15 dollars I don't know. Conclusion While the ambiance and hospitality were top-tier, the quality of the main dishes did not meet the standard expected for the price point. I am willing to give your restaurant a second chance in the future, but as for now, this is my honest review.
Cantina is such a cutesy restaurant. My friend and I went on a Thursday and they had a promotion that included 3 tacos and a margarita for $15. Our server was a woman named Kristina— she was so sweet and personable . I got the birria, Al pastor and shrimp tacos. All three were full of flavor and they did not skimp on the meat. The shrimp one was my favorite. I ordered the blueberry margarita and my friend got a spicy prickly pear margarita. Both were tasty. Overall I enjoyed my experience and loved the ambiance of the place.
Christina was FABULOUS!! It was the best service I have had in so long, anywhere. So was so friendly and knowledgeable. The food and margaritas were AMAZING! And the specials are a STEAL!! We can’t wait to go back, see you soon Christina and THANK YOU for a wonderful lunch!!🫶
The kindest and warmest staff!! We were doing a photoshoot and the staff kindly let us into the restaurant to escape the heat! They were incredibly kind and warm!! I can't wait to go back! :) The aesthetic was so amazing too!! :)