Beautiful restaurant with a great, varied menu. Chips were light and crisp with a lovely dusting of spices served with a salsa sampler, all delicious. We started with a chorizo queso that I devoured. M is fussy about chewy bits so (lucky for me) didn't eat his share. Then he ordered a carne asada with potatoes and beans - both regular and an interesting green! Cooked to perfection. Again, he is fussy about chewy bits but loved the flavor. I had a dish I've never seen on any menu before. A duck mole and rice tower. It was fabulous!! We loved everything. And. Guess what?!?! Free ice cream cones!! What a great place!!!! read more

Cantina Del Sol - Chops and salsa sampler and a ... what else?! - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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I will start by saying I'm not a huge Mexican food lover, but I can find a burrito fixed my way in most. But, I will say, Cantina Del Sol was a really huge surprise while passing through Tupelo. They have a lunch buffet to rival any buffet anywhere. They have it all, from quesadillas to all kinds of meats, salads, fruits, deserts and much more. It was amazing, and I know those who know me are just as shocked I'm saying that. It's big, open, clean, and a very cool setup. And the waiters and waitresses keep your drinks filled up. Stop in it's worth it! read more

Cantina Del Sol - Entry way - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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Over an hour drive from Columbus MS but food and experience was worth it. Love the chip salsas in individual plates, guacamole loaded was a little hot but ask for no/light jalapeno and you will want more. Very light and clean inside - not like most places that pack you in. read more

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While traveling on a recent work trip we decided to stop for a late lunch. Craving some Mexican food and this option had the best reviews. For good reasons it turned out. Even though it was towards the end of the lunch rush the dining area was surprisingly clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful answering our questions. My dish had the best poblano sauce I've ever tasted. Portion size was plentiful and reasonably priced. read more

Cantina Del Sol - ENCHILADAS POBLANAS: shredded chicken enchiladas smothered in our homemade poblano sauce, mexican rice, salad - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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The service was very good! I ordered the steak street tacos, delicious! Lots of choice to choose from even a keto menu. You want be disappointed! read more

Waiter was awesome. Food was really good and drinks were great. I'd give it 10 stars if I could, and it was right next to our hotel. read more

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This place defines a 10 restaurant for value. The taste is majestically top notch!!! I don't understand how a buffet can be $15 and you get $40 worth of the best tasting Mexican food I had ever tasted!! I am soooo happy we came in to this place. The building looks very expensive and is well maintained, and the food again is the best!!! Just driving through for a work trip, and I'm upset this place isn't in Florida!! If I am at least 20 miles from this restaurant in the future, I will go out of my way to eat here again!! read more

Excellent food. Ordered a mushroom quesadilla but received a shrimp fajita quesadilla. LOL. It was very tasty despite being wrong item. Salsa tray was excellent. Service just ok but food was very good. Would return. read more

Delicious! Highly recommend the rice bowl! Great service too! One of our favorite spots to visit.

The guacamole, brisket cheese dip.i stumbled up on this restaurant since i love ve Mexican cuisine. The service was excellent the food fresh and delicious. It is truly worth the drive. read more

We were passing through Tupelo and saw the reviews on Yelp, so we decided to stop for the lunch buffet for $14.99 per person. It was excellent! We had every kind of dish imaginable, with pork carnitas, steak, chicken, fajitas, amazing rice/beans, pork taquitos, enchiladas, quesadillas, chili rellenos, fresh chips, guacamole, various salsas including mango, sour cream, fresh churros, fresh fruits, hard Blue Bell ice cream and so much more! What a great experience and such a nice surprise. Great service, nice ambiance and clean bathrooms. It was a bit of work to get to from I-22 but GPS is accurate. We will definitely return on our next visit! read more

Our first time here was in January of this year while we were visiting family. We came back for a birthday this weekend (October 17-19). We dined in on Friday night and came back for the buffet on Saturday. MARVELOUS both times. Servers at night are attentive and never let the tea glasses get below half. On Saturday the buffet was full and extremely inviting. We definitely make this a first stop when visiting. We came from Southeast Arkansas. 5 STARS straight across the board!! read more

The food was delicious and Amazing. The service was okay could have been better but I think it was Because of it being St Patrick day. The Ambience was Outstanding I Absolutely loved the wall art And the Mosaic sofa read more

Decent enough. In line with most of the Mexican establishments in the area. Very clean, very fresh. I would return.

Great food and ambiance. Happy we tried it. I got the shrimp tacos which were great. My sister got the street tacos and she enjoyed those as well. read more

Fun atmosphere with lots of open space and tables! Keto tacos were delicious! Service was amazing! Gabriel took care of us, checked in and made great recommendations! When he says the goodbye margarita is as big as a basketball he is not exaggerating! If I could give 10 stars I would. read more

Cantina Del Sol - Keto tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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Most Mexican restaurants are about the same but this one is a step above the others. The restaurant itself is very clean and well maintained. They have a small bar, but many tables around for guests. 5-6 beers on draft at a great price. The food was spectacular, everything came out quickly and the vegetables were fresh. The chicken was well seasoned and the food portions were large. I thought that everything was priced fair for the quality and amounts of food you get. Service was great as well. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for Mexican cuisine. read more

In a word - FABULOUS!!! Their food is so spot on delicious and authentic! Not only are the items you order off the menu spot on, but wow can they rock a buffet!!! Cantina Del Sol is our go to place in Tupelo! This is by no means your typical Tex-Mex joint!!! The restaurant is clean and so beautifully decorated. Staff greets you the moment you walk in and are super friendly and quick. We've been there several times (only now remembering to do my review). You simply can't go wrong ordering any of their street tacos with fresh onion, cilantro, cheese and salsas on the side (boyfriends fav). He recommends the barbacoa, el pasture and chorizo. My favorite - the carnitas. Everything is so full of flavor and the carnitas are so moist! Love the seasoned chips and assorted salsas. I'm not sure what they put in their refried beans but they are delightful! Do yourself a favor and go for the lunch buffet to get a good sampling of what they have to offer, then go back for dinner and zero in on your favorites!!! read more

Service is excellent. Great menu selection that you are not able to get at other mexican restaurants. One of if not the best mexican restaurant I've been to i would definitely recommend it!. read more

I have friends who live in Oaxaca, in Mexico. Cantina Del Sol is EXACTLY like a restaurant in Oaxaca, Guanajuato, San Miguel De Allende or Mexico City. The restaurant, staff, food etc is superb! This is NOT Tex-Mex! This is excellent TRUE Mexican cuisine! Everything is absolutely perfect! Please do yourself a huge favor & discover what true Mexican food & hospitality really is! It's NOT what we are most familiar with in Mississippi! It's Cantina Del Sol's experience! Bravo!!!!! read more

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Bad Attitudes make everything bad. Doesn't matter about food or cleanliness. Management and staff need to be schooled on customer service 1star was being nice . Sad when greed and malice are what they worry about instead of understanding and customer loyalty. read more

Really great Mexican food. We had all of the dips and they were all very good. The guacamole was very fresh and extra thick. I would definitely get this again. The queso con carne was also very good. We all had different variations on the street tacos which every enjoyed. The barbacoa tacos were fantastic. The staff was attentive and the food came out quick. They also have a self serve ice cream and churro bar for dessert. Definitely a great spot to grab some authentic Mexican food. read more

Cantina Del Sol - All of the dips - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

We are very selective when it comes to choosing Mexican food, as the greater majority of Mexican food restaurants cater to Americans with no taste buds and a penchant for Bud light. This place will WOW you! The food is authentic, tasty, and well presented. The pricing is VERY FAIR. The potions are generous, and the staff is very friendly. No 'speedy gonzales' on the menu . In fact, the menu is just the right size. And the choices are unique and cooked masterfully. The atmosphere is beautifully decorated and unique. It is truely an experience from the moment you walk through the door. If we lived in Tupelo, this would be our go to place! read more

Cantina Del Sol - Carne Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Delicious! Highly recommend. Great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. Free chips and salsa when you sit down and a menu full of great options. Ask about the Goodbye Margarita read more

Cantina Del Sol - Margarita sampler - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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Delicious food and friendly staff! Cool ambiance as well!! Came in from Memphis, will be back! read more

Cantina Del Sol - Chicken quesdilla - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Food was awesome! Street tacos best I've found in Tupelo area! Had a Mojito and it was delicious! ( way too expensive for the drink though 10.99! With food can't afford more than one! Very stingy with the salsa and chips! Waitress was very nice and food was delivered pretty quickly! Will go back for food, but as much as I enjoyed the Mojito it may be out if my price range with a meal! read more

The food was fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was clean and beautiful. The staff members were very friendly. Our kids loved it there and asked if we could go back! read more

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Fresh food! Great guacamole! I had the tequila chicken! It's my new favorite dish! My husband had the steak fajitas (cooked medium) and he said they were very good! Nice staff too! read more

The chips came to the table with a trio of salsa!! The sweet tea was spot on! The linen napkin was a nice touch! I didn't want to get it dirty! The mahi-mahi with mango salsa was moist yet flaky. The fresh vegetables were firm, (firm enough to withstand being reheated when I eat the leftovers later). The salad was simply iceberg lettuce with a few toppings and certainly wasn't the highlight of the meal, but it added variety on the plate. There was white rice under the fish, plus a cup of seasoned rice beside that. My server was helpful and informative, and was always there exactly when I needed him. I had a delightful experience! read more

Cantina Del Sol - Mahi-mahi with mango salsa, vegetables, salad and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Food was hands down AMAZING!! We came in late, not from the area but looking for good Mexican grub. We had just left a tournament and heading back home after a 2 hour drive with another 1.5 hours left to go. They waiters seated us quickly and the 5 of us got down to business. The food was too notch. This is a modern, bit more upscale but affordable Mexicans restaurant. The decor was so cute and the staff were quick and attentive. We all got different meals. The quest and salsas variety were top notch. The fajitas were hands down some of the best. Authentic Mexican food and affordable. If we are ever back in the area, we will absolutely be stopping back in!! You can't go wrong here!!! We give this place a 20 out of 20!! Thank you guys!! I hope this place stays busy and successful! Don't walk, run here for gr at food and service. Ambiance was excellent!! read more

Cantina Del Sol is the best Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in over 20 years. The food and service are top notch and this restaurant is the secret crown jewel of Tupelo, MS. You absolutely must eat here. Everything is authentic Mexican made from scratch cooking. Every bite is delicious. Every dish is prepared with the highest quality ingredients. The only restaurant that even comes close to Cantina Del Sol in food quality is Joe T. Garcias in Ft Worth, Texas. And if you know about Joe T's, Cantina Del Sol is literally THAT good. read more

I came again for the first time in a few months last night, and I was thoroughly disappointed. It was a steady Thursday night where the crowd was moving out by the time my friend and I came in. Our server was not great by any means necessary. It took her a bit to fully get us situated with chips, salsa, queso, and our drinks. After we got our food (which was disappointing in of itself) she checked up on us once and said she would get me a refill before disappearing for half an hour. The restaurant was cleared out, she didn't have any customers besides my table in her area, yet she was nowhere to be seen. Definitely the worst experience I've had at this place, and it'll take me a while to be back. read more

This is our "go to" Mexican restaurant. Atmosphere is great and so is the service. It's always delicious!

We ate here this evening after traveling all day. Excellent food and service and the place is immaculate. The servers are helpful and very nice. The food is presented beautifully. I would definitely eat here again. read more

We took our exuberant tot here for lunch. It's a good sign when it's packed at 1130 on a random Tuesday. I'm usually anti buffet, but this one was fantastic, frequently restocked, and quite delicious. Tons of options. Next time all three of us will just get the buffet. The chiles rellenos were my fave from the buffet. We will be back next time we visit Tupelo. read more

I'll admit - I'm having difficulty with reviewing this restaurant. I think I've become a snob with cheap Mexican food, that Cantina Del Sol was just too fancy for me. Here we go. Clean, colorful and modern - we immediately loved the vibe when we were arrived. We were greeted and quickly seated by friendly staff. Cantina wins major points with their complimentary seasoned tortilla chips and a trio of salsas (each person gets their own) that were delicious. My husband ordered the barbacoa tacos that looked delicious with fresh onion, cilantro, cheese and salsas on the side - he just said the beef needed more seasoning. I had the chicken chimichanga. The refried beans were a bit different, but ok. Rice was fine but could have used more flavor. And the chicken in my chimichanga definitely could have used more flavor. Am I too used to our local $7 Mexican that's deliciously flavorful and served before you have a chance to finish a handful of chips? Maybe so. Ha! read more

Fantastic food and fantastic service. The street tacos were amazing. Cantina had some of the best chips I've ever had.

This was my first time here and it was Cinco de Mayo! Our waiter hand made our guacamole and it was delicious! He also recommended drinks and even saved us a few bucks on happy hour choice! The chicken fajitas were seasoned well and the street tacos were amazing! Definitely a place to return to! read more

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Wonderful place. The table service was perfect, our waiter Luis made the meal even better. Having moved here from the left side of the country, we've had a hard time finding excellent Mexican cuisine. This place cured that problem. Starting with the SEASONED chips and THREE different styles of salsa they serve when you are seated to the hot, fresh and tasty food offered, you can't go wrong here. They do offer an all you can eat lunchtime buffet until 2:00PM, it's better than okay and worth the money but, again, the table served food is superior. Bring your family or a date, they'll impress everyone. read more

Absolutely delicious! I love the salsa trio you get as soon as you sit down, and everything I've tried so far has been amazing! I usually take pictures, but we were so caught up in the fun atmosphere and smell of the food that I forgot to! I highly recommend the taco appetizer and the duck mole entree. read more