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    Cantina 138

    4.9 (24 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Beef Burrito with a bit of sour cream
    Tom S.

    So good, I can't say enough about this place. This place had such a lively atmosphere at 7pm on Saturday night, we luckily were able to get a spot outside on a warm spring evening. If you're near Williamsburg, you must stop and try this Authentic Mexican place. Everything was so tasty and delicious. They have dishes that you simply can't get at most other places. (thinking Huitlacoche and Flor de Calabaza tacos) We started with a round of drinks and some Guac and chips. My wife and daughter had the Cucumber Mezcalita (which was fantastic), I had a pint of Monopolio Negra, my first time with this great Mexican lager (served nice and cold). The chips were warm and the Guacamole was so fresh and tasty. For dinner my wife had the Huitlacoche and Carnita tacos, my daughter had the Chorizo taco. I had a beef burrito. All were so delicious. As an added bonus, we were able to try an additional taco, the Flor de Calabaza taco. (so good) Carlos who took care of us was the best. He spent a lot of time talking with us about the restaurant and the specific dishes. This was such a great experience I can't wait to go back again.

    Burrito bowl - with Soyrizo so good!
    Elizabeth P.

    Walked in to this place to meet a friend for a drink and catch up on a Sunday night. We were the only sitting guests at that time but really enjoyed our time there and the attention from Carlos, who provided great service. It was pretty chill, low lights and low music... Carlos knew that I didn't eat meat and he suggested their Mexican soy chorizo and it was really good. I had the burrito bowl - white rice, black beans, pico de gallo, side salad and the soyrizo! My drink was also amazing- it was a mezcal cucumber flavored - sweet and smoky. I'll def come back here soon.

    Tepachita
    Alan L.

    Special cocktails and delicious food This small neighborhood restaurant is very comfortable. The Tepachita cocktail is memorable. The Tacos and Fajitas are delicious. The service is attentive.

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    L. V.

    Happy hour drinks were good!! Had one too many if you ask me lol. It wasn't busy at all, we practically had the place to ourselves. Such a cute spot I wonder why it wasn't busier. Carlos was the only one there and he took good care of us. Thx!!! Food was good from what I could remember.... They did have a couple of vegan options for me. My coworkers really liked their tacos!! They wanna go back just for the food lol The place, decore, cleanliness & bathrooms were all up to par. Thanks again Cantina!!

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    Andrenkia B.

    This has officially become one of my favorite brunch spots! From the food to the drinks! The staff! Everything is beyond a 10! It's small but mighty lol! I love everything about this place! Brunch is a must!

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    Adam M.

    Very nice little spot with great service. Solid Happy Hour drink specials. The food is good. I think the nachos were perfect. The tacos were good. My carne asada one was very chewy unfortunately. But, their vegetarian taco option is a squash flower. Very unique and very tasty.

    Guacamole
    Grace P.

    Really great spot. Service was friendly and fast, and the food was super fresh and flavorful. You can tell they care about quality. Definitely looking forward to coming back ‍

    Enchiladas de pollo, super yummy & not as spicy as your regular enchilada so it's good for everyone!
    Nachelle P.

    I love this place, came here once and it's been my go-to spot ever since. Faithyy guy lot here 2-3x a week now

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    Warm and inviting staff. Awesome service the house guacamole is delicious and the rum punch was exceptional! I'll be back!

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    amazing food, amazing staff, beautiful space. We loved our food and dining here. so special to have squash blossoms.

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    Chela Park Slope

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    4.5(779 reviews)
    3.2 miPark Slope
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    Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

    Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

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    Xixa - Charred Edamame

    Xixa

    4.4(720 reviews)
    0.1 miWilliamsburg - South Side
    $$$

    4.4 and rounded up. Ambiance 4 stars…read more Food 5 stars. Service 4.3 stars. AMBIANCE: Walking to the restaurant from the subway, it's located on an unassuming block at the corner of 4th St and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, front of store doesn't particularly stand out. Walking in they've decorated with creative, crafty (in a good way) touches--the multitude of ropes draped from the ceiling add dimension to the ceiling and the bar back wall is composed of wood pieces forming a multi-colored herringbone pattern. Textured glass pendant lights hanging from the ceiling throw mini geometric patterns across the dark walls, and vibrant canvas artworks add pictorial interest along the walls. FOOD: YUM. I can see why this place was jam packed on a Saturday night, and reservations are needed. Strong recommendation for their tasting menu at $58 pp, what a delightful meal! 8 sharing dishes and 3 desserts were perfect for a party of five, and drinks are separate though you can add a cocktail pairing for $47. For each main they provide a serving per person, and the desserts are shared. I came hungry and was so full by the end of the meal--everything was delicious! - grapefruit guacamole w/house-made chips: the grapefruit chunks were "meaty" and surprisingly went really well with the guac, it added a different citrus element than the usual lime. Comes with a small bowl of maybe 6-7 chips and we asked for two chips refills since the chips to guac and salsa ratio was low. - spicy faroe islands' salmon tartar: tasty and I liked the latin flavors and corn, snow peas, a touch of wasabi. Flavors of the sesame-soy-truffle-lemon vin and crema got a little muddled. Relatively more "generic" dish of the evening though I was here for it! Any dish with fresh tender salmon, I can't complain. - blue crab and carrot tostada, generous shredded crab salad on top of freshly crisp blue corn tortilla. Topped with pumpkin seeds, dill, cilantro, and saffron-orange aioli. - three cheese & artichoke 'queso fundido': served in a very hot ceramic pot and super melty and delicious, eaten with the fluffy grilled pita and green apple slices + salsa. One of the top picks of the evening. - roasted bone marrow and chorizo, served as tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, and added a sprinkle of pickled onions--does that sound amazing? Bc it was AAHMAZING. - spicy chipotle-guajillo shimp 'diablo' (not spicy): served with pumpkin tortillas and three accompaniments on the side--mushroom chile crisp, horseradish crema, celery 'salsa macha". Part 2 to make your own tacos was another hit! Our entire table agreed if they sold the sauce for the shrimp we'd all buy it. - heritage pork osso bucco 'carnitas' with Fall-spiced black mole, sour cherry mostardo, calabrian chile pesto: cue drooling now. This part 3 of the tacos was served on pumpkin tortillas; the meat was practically falling off the bone, tender, juicy and flavorful. - buffalo-style com 'elote: sooo good too! A little messier to eat since it comes drizzled with spicy hot sauce butter, feta, lime aioli, cilantro, though totally worth it! - Desserts: --green tea matcha churros: comes with two little pots of spiced mexican chocolate & passion fruit sauce. Warm, sugary and crisp without being too sweet. --pumpkin spiced-vanilla flan: topped with sour cherries, cocoa nibs & toasted seed 'trail mix", if you love flan you'll love this, so smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch and tang from the cherries. --pistachio tres leches cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry, using an olive oil cake: we all agreed this was probably the best tres leches we've ever had. The pistachio nuttiness and the creaminess from the milks paired well. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive service though it was very loud in the restaurant and they had to really shout. There was a delay in the middle of our meal I think bc kitchen was slammed, after the entree we waited about 35 min for our desserts. Considering they limited the seating to 2 hours and about half of our party arrived 20 min late, and accounting for the long wait pre-dessert, they did us solid by extending our table time by about an hour in total. Also great that they brought the first dessert out with a candle for my friend's birthday.

    A trendy spot for modern Mexican eats! Everything was baseline yummy, standouts include Blue Crab…read moreTostada, Shrimp and Scallop Tacos and Tiramisu Tres Leches. Vegetarian options were super great too, and decent selection. We ordered à la carte, but there's a chef's tasting menu for $63 which feels well worth.

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