Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar

TheDreamhouse2010

I ate here 3 times and meant to leave a review. I had a difficult time finding this place on Google tonight because I wanted to try them on the take out side, but they are closed, Monday. I am very surprised to find this restaurant rated below 4 stars - like 3.8 or something. They do attract a young crowd so it could be that those novice millennial pallets have no idea what good food or fresh ingredients taste like - and as a consequence, are leaving behind undeserved poor ratings. What a shame. McDonald's anyone? Here's the truth: The grilled fish tacos are amazing and so friggin' tasty. I usually prefer fried fish tacos, which I tried here as well, and they were also good. But the grilled fish tacos have now moved up the chow line to my favorite - or at least when I come here. They are using a real grill, which is becoming so rare with these cheap restaurant owners who fail us miserably by not investing in a traditional restaurant grill that can give us that authentic, banging charcoal flavor. Go Cantina! The fried sweet plantains were incredibly well made and properly aged each time I ate here. I am saying, this restaurant does the banana right. The plantains are aged, sweet, no hard spots, and fried well done where they come out with that delicious sticky, black crispy crunch along the edges. Just delicious and very hot - cooked to order I believe. I didn't drink alcohol but my friend did and said his margarita was okay. He may have complained about it not being strong enough - but I can't review it since we have different preferences and I did't drink while there. The alcohol levels may have been just fine for me. The avocado salsa with tortilla chips came out fresh, chilled, chunky, organic and delicious. I am a real foodie so I was happy to learn this restaurant is not cutting corners where the guac is concerned. Lately, I've been running into some liquified Guacamole around these parts. I won't turn your stomach and tell you why that is happening but I do suggest you Google "liquid or runny Guacamole" so you can learn that this is an actual thing in a few Mexican restaurants. Some owners or chefs are now trying to cut corners. They'll have you pay for Guac (avocados) but are really selling you an imitation version made from another Mexican product. I learned about this recently. Cantina Taqueria gives us the real deal served up in a heavy traditional Mexican pilon dish. It was really, really delicious. Every time I came through the food was delicious & satisfying - living up to my very high standards & expectations for food - so I give them an A+ for cook & consistency, which is so important for rating restaurants. I feel secure that any time I drop in I'll get what I'm craving - the same way every time! Keep up the good work. Vibe: Now if you're on a first date, just know it's loud inside, very loud and alive so you won't be able to engage in meaningful conversation unless you're willing to yell over the music and energetic voices - possibly spitting in your date's face. But maybe you can text one another? This might be a good place to bring a date if you just want to be around the person without blabbing off at the mouth too much. Ha ha. Enjoy! My waitresses have always been kind, positive and respectful - zero negative attitude.

L Smith

The service here was great but the food wasn’t it for me. It was that thing when it’s mad dry and has too much tortilla even tho there are more than enough ingredients? Loved the outside seating though!

D Miller

New place, probably still figuring out their style and taste, friendly staff and food is ok, super noisy inside but a lively crowd. Lacks a bit of homemade taste, I am from a border state so my expectations were high. Good location and boisterous crowd, hoping the menu evolves over time and that it develops a less off the shelf taste profile.

Katie Tucker

I never leave reviews, however I have to today. The food was so tastyyyyyyy (had me dancing in my seat) .💃🏽 The Jerk Chicken Tacos was DE-Lish-ous, and the Steak Quesadilla was to die for. The Host were Excellent, great customer service. I will definitely be back. I hear Happy Hour calling me to come back this week. 😋😃