Be careful if you have allergies we went there tonight to celebrate my birthday to which it was completely ruined and we ended up leaving with my sister having been sick in the toilet due to being served dairy! We arrived for our booking of 4 and got asked if we had any allergies to which we stated yes there are 2 dairy allergies and got handed the green dairy free menus When it came to ordering me and my sister (both with the dairy allergy) ordered off of the dairy free menu and both got the pan fried chicken burrito, and stated clearly no feta on both of them to which the waitress replied "yes they won't come with any anyway due to it being dairy free orders" (we stated no feta as on the dairy free menu is still says feta but as *feta so we clearly stated we didn't want it as we can't have that due to it having milk in When we received our food the waitress put both mine and my sisters down first before our friends and said the dairy free pan fried chicken burritos and placed in front of us We noticed about half way through that there were small broken bits of feta hidden inside our burritos so I got the waitress and they then went to check with the kitchen...the manger (I assume they were the manager) came back and said to us what happened was even though clearly on the order ticket to the kitchen it said dairy allergy's the chef who was preparing our meals thought that and I quote "feta didn't have milk in" which is totally unacceptable, there should be more training and that chef shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the kitchen. They did ask at the restaurant if it was a serious allergy after finding out we had eaten the cheese to which I stated we have piriton but at the time of them asking it was straight after we had eaten and the reaction hadn't taken full affect yet I get sickness and diarrhoea but it takes time to go through my system but starts with stomach cramps to which I was having but my sister is anaphylactic and by the time we got home was reacting so badly she could hardly breathe and was being violently sick, there was no way of us knowing at the time of being asked how server her reaction was going to be as we haven't been exposed to this type of cheese before one with goats and sheep's milk. They did take my contact details so we will see if they get in touch. I feel I should to take this further by contacting the food standards agency at Canterbury council because people can die from allergies and they need to be taken more seriously this should not be happening this day and age, you are lucky that no one died from this instance but you might not get as lucky next time!!! read more

If in Canterbury, and you find yourself craving some type of Mexican-Spanish food (e.g., a burrito, or fajitas) this is the place to go! I have heard some interesting tales about other places in Canterbury... but definitely recommend Cafe Des Amis. Firstly, if you are a student, you get a discount!! 25% last time my friend and I (who is also a student) went. So between our shared Fajitas plate and dessert plate, it was pretty affordable for a nice dinner out in town. Plus the waitstaff is super kind! Do be warned, depending on what you order (such as the Fajitas with a lot of smoke) you will go home smelling like your meal. But that's not the worst thing in the world. read more

Cafe Des Amis - Pan Fried Chicken Breast (Fajitas) that are marinated in garlic, line and oregano. - Mexican Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

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I wanted to like this place so so badly... The servers are so friendly and this place is super popular with locals, but the food is so horrible. It is so overly salty and sour... The two stars are only because the service was nice read more

Cafe Des Amis - duck picadillo tacos, pork belly taco (i think), ceviche, antojitos for two - Mexican Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

Excellent casual Mexican restaurant, friendly interior, food and sauces hit a sweet spot. Fajitas, Burritos, Salads, Huevos... not a Burrito fan personally because they tend to become such massive mushes, but even those might work out here. Fish Tacos, and generally more Taco options would be lovely additions.. :) but happy as-is! read more

Not great but substantial, service was ok, food was ok, ambiance was ok. I really wish the ac worked in the heat but nice car on the way in

There have been a lot of nachos, tacos and burritos in my life. The three best nachos I have had were on UCI campus (12 yrs ago), a phenomenal Mexican place in Barcelona and now here at Cafe Des Amis. We had the nachos with beef. We also ordered guacamole and chipotle salsa. It was all.... unbelievable. For main dish I ordered the Des Amis salad with bacon - also great and super fresh. My husband ordered three tacos followed by the mango cheesecake. The price point, quality of service, freshness of the food and authentic decorations make this restaurant in Canterbury a must place to stop. read more

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This place is such a great find in Canterbury! I wouldn't have thought that there would've been such a good Mexican restaurant here, but I was wrong! Upon entering, we were asked if we had a reservation, because the place was packed! When we said no, the nice server found a two top table for us by the window. We ordered drinks right away, and my raspberry daquari was heavenly. I'd never had a raspberry one before-it was so good! (Strong too!) We ordered the large nachos as an appetizer, because for the price difference, why not? They were good, and had all the expected toppings. My meal was my favorite part though. I ordered three tacos, because I knew two wouldn't be enough. The first one was the salmon taco with goat cheese and aioli. It was pretty good. The goat cheese wasn't too strong, which I liked. My second one was the pulled pork with the gauc and sauce. That one was really good! There was a big piece of pork on my taco. All the flavors worked really well together, and the meat wasn't dry or anything. But my favorite, favorite one, was the last one, the crab and prawn taco with aioli. It was soooo good. So much fish was packed in on that taco shell. I couldn't eaten several of those. You definitely need to stop here to have a drink and some good food! :) read more

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I would recommend making a reservation during the summer. The place has great atmosphere with the decor. The food was delicious and perfect portion for the cost. We had three course meal and my favorite would be the starter which was the goat cheese tostada. This is vegetarian friendly with an English twist to Mexican food (compared to American). The mojito was really good and service was friendly. read more

Cafe Des Amis - Nice Guac! - Mexican Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

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We've lost track of how many times we've gone here - it's the best. We were first drawn because we were looking for authentic Mexican food, and boy did we hit the jackpot! The paella, burritos, tacos, mussels, beers, margaritas, and nachos are all incredible. We cannot say enough about this place. Be sure to stop by during the happy hour for discounted drinks (great to have outside with some nachos on a good day!). The staff is always friendly and helpful. Without question, our favorite in Canterbury. read more

When I was moving to England from Colorado (US) I was told from people who had lived here that good Mexican was hard to find, if any at all. I was pleasantly surprised by my lunch today as it blew this theory out of the water. My meal today was in the top five of all Mexican food I've ever eaten. I opted for the set menu lunch (£13.95 for two courses). You have a choice of nachos as a starter, a variety of choices for main and then two desserts. I ordered the Pollo Verde and Tropical Fruit Sorbet. My husband order the Yucatan pork belly burrito with pineapple habanero salsa. The Pollo Verde was nicely cooked chicken with a jalapeno cream sauce and homemade salsa served along side nicely flavored rice and a salad. The Tropical fruit sorbet was mango with three little cookies and a strawberry garnish. It was a wonderful way to end the meal. I did have a taste of the burrito and it packed quite the punch with the habanero salsa but it was more so an after-note than really hot up front. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The decor is fun and colorful and if you are so inclined the wall hangings are available for purchase. We arrived at around 12:30 on Wednesday and there was plenty of tables available. However, with the size of the restaurant and the yumminess of the food I'm guessing that if you are coming for dinner you might want to pre-book, which you can do quite easily on their website. They do not have their own parking lot however, there is one directly across the street (North Land lot) or right around the corner at the Pound Lane lot. read more

Have been going for years. Disappointed by the most recent menu, but the ambience has always made it a fun place to eat.

Delicious! I want the fajitas recipe. The chicken was so tasty and cooked to perfection. Loved the taste of lime in each bite. Definitely recommend. read more