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    1942 Cantina

    3.2 (33 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    London C.

    Very nice service, quick, "squid" is terrible and hard and weirdly fatty. i think it's an octopus. wifi doesn't work, very pretty in here! rice is crunchy and steak tastes like dollar general. not coming again but maybe for cutesy pics. nice bathrooms

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    Yolanda P.

    One thing restaurant have to do is stop paying Instagram for advertising and stop paying brand influencers for advertisement when they aren't meeting their own advertisement. It's all over social media. They do not have the 99 or the $.99 taco specials. They do not have those anymore except if you're going for taco Tuesday do not expect the .99 tacos. Most of their drink specials do take place during the day once that afternoon evening post work Rush starts to come in. The specials are no longer existent. I got there around 7 PM with my boyfriend thinking we could at least catch the end of a special that is a no go. They also have oysters on their menu price at 11.99 do not order them. A dozen Rockefeller oysters was market price at 69.99 and the Rockway issues with market Price at 39.99 --I'm so glad my boyfriend verified the pricing on the oysters; I personally would've been pissed This restaurant is located on Aunt Boulevard at the top end not too far from the 75 exit . I'm almost positive Saturday and probably Friday nights it gets active. The energy is different during the weekday when I went;, it was more family oriented. Let's be honest ...they have Hookah. That should give you an idea of the environment. The decor is very pretty it gives Cantina or "Mexican" style restaurant . My boyfriend ordered the Birria tacos. And I ordered their specialty pineapple fajita. His birria OK it was literally so -so. The dip/soup didn't really have flavor. The specialty fajita in the pineapple bowl was really good. It comes with shrimp chicken, fried fish, beef It was so good. Realistically, my boyfriend and I could've shared that pineapple because I had enough to eat a full dinner the next day. . As I mentioned came on Tuesday afternoon, they were not packed, so Service went there quickly. The waitress was very helpful and checked on us consistently. Automatically gratuity on those checks. It was just two of us. They did tax gratuity. I will have to try more options for the food to actually give it a good rating, but my food was good . Overall for a bar or hang out this is something different to do on Tara Boulevard

    Debbi B.

    The octopus fajitas were phenomenal. Portion size is huge and the drinks were strong. We were celebrating my husband's birthday. Came back a few days later and had the shrimp and steak fajitas. Quite tasty. I always come home with a to-go box.

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    Skylar M.

    Craving an authentic Mexican cuisine experience? Look no further than 1942 Cantina, the hottest new spot in Jonesboro, Georgia! This vibrant haven offers an explosion of flavors and a unique twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. Nestled at 6429 Tara Blvd, they boast daily specials and mouthwatering dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. #1942Cantina #Jonesboro From sizzling fajitas to tableside guacamole, 1942 Cantina elevates your Mexican dining experience to a whole new level. Imagine savoring fresh, homemade tortillas, bursting with flavor and texture. Or indulge in their signature cocktails, expertly crafted to complement every dish. Don't miss out on their fresh seafood and steak/turf options, perfect for those craving a more protein-packed meal. Whether you're a seafood lover, a meat enthusiast, or a plant-based aficionado, 1942 Cantina has something to satisfy your cravings, 1942 Cantina has something to satisfy your cravings. After dinner, relax in the Buchon Lounge and enjoy a handcrafted cocktail. You might be pleasantly surprised. Friendly attentive service. Have you had the chance to experience the magic of 1942 Cantina yet? If so, what's your favorite dish or cocktail? If not, what are you most excited to try?

    What we got...a fruit cocktail frozen mess

    The place was empty so on a Saturday evening, so that should have been our clue to go elsewhere. However, we were seated quickly and that was the end of our luck. Server came over and I asked for a drink menu. We were then told they don't have alcohol at the moment so he presented a menu with wine based drinks, on a Sangria style. I'm annoyed now cause I wanted a margarita, but 1 drink was order. I'll add the menu and pic of the drink because WTF! We ordered a strawberry Breeze and got a frozen drink with a cup of fruit cocktail dumped on top. Asked the server and he said "oh yeah sometimes they run out of stuff and just make up stuff ". I told him to take that off our bill because, NO! The food was ok I guess but I was so annoyed that I couldn't really enjoy it and it wasn't really hot, but the plate was super hot. We definitely won't be back.

    Best Mexican spot on the southside! If you're looking for delicious food, amazing service, strong drinks, hookah, good music, & a great vibe that's open late night, this is the spot ! Ask for GiGi as your server!

    Ray C.

    GREAT DRINKS, GREAT FOOD, even better service. The entire place gives you the feeling of a great time and great food. The music, the decor, and the staff. The food is very authentic and there are plenty of options from a variety of food groups. I had the Asada quesadilla, Asada Tacos the table side guacamole. Two thumbs up for 1942 Cantina!

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    Stephane F.

    I have been here twice, each time receipt was not itemized, over priced, cheese dip was only hard cheese melted with chorizo. But they where gracious enough to receive us after hours, but I will never come back.... The the chime change was not fried really a wet burrito.... they are over charging the customers and not itemizing the charges. Us blks done know the disvalue they give us! Customer service is okay! . The ambiance was nice, they did spend some finance to create this place but I can not spend $130.00 each time I come and it is in the heart of the get to too!

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    Service is always great, never disappointed when we go. Food is amazing always hot and plenty of it. Ambiance is good nice vibe.

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    The Best Mexican food in ATL . Would highly recommend , service is excellent as well . Music is great too , a very good vibe .

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    Great food and great service. The food was well seasoned. I had the 1942 dip and the Birria Tacos were on point!

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    We walked out at 10:30 however we drove home at 1:00am...Best French fries and drinks in the A.....

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service! Every time we go, it's always been outstanding. This is my go to spot!

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    The food service is poor. The wait times are always long. The alcoholic beverages seem as it only had sweet-and-sour mix in it.

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    The food is pretty decent if you dine in, we ate outside on the patio because it was a nice day. We…read morehad to track down the manager to pay. Every time we've ordered takeout, something's missing, like the extra taco we paid for, extra salsa, where we only got a cup with 3 tablespoons & a half bag of chips. We called the manager & he said he would add us to the list for the next time we dine there. We don't want to go back for food because it was so bland & think about it, they have a list for screwed up orders. I'll let you know if they honor the food that was missing, if we go back to watch a game (which is nice because of all the big screens) & have drinks

    I was out shopping and needed something to eat so my granddaughter recommended yet another spot …read more We stopped in on a Saturday it wasn't that busy yet but there was a crowd with a few parties. We were seated and an older gentleman became our server. Drinks- I ordered a Mango daiquiri which was really good. Food- I ordered a combination plate with chicken burrito and chicken enchilada, we also ordered the Queso dip which was really good. My burrito and enchilada had so much chicken inside of it I wasn't able to eat it all there so I took it home for leftovers. The enchilada and burrito were very cheesy and delicious . The inside was very spacious we sat in a booth, there are plenty of tables on the inside they also have outside seating too. Did I mention there are tvs to watch the game?

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