NAME CHANGE--Xochimex Cantina Grill 2 in on a Monday at 5PM. First time here. VERY small place in a long strip of stores. Parking could be a problem. VERY limited seating. Metal chairs at tables. Must do a lot of takeout. No printed menu. Offerings listed overhead. They really need one with pictures. Kind of cafeteria style ordering. Ladies behind a counter with an assortment of ingredients take your order and make it. ORDERED: Steak Burrito (includes chips). $11.99 $1.59 xtra for Guacamole. Good but not great. Fountain drink $1.99 Served on a tray wrapped in alum. foil in a metal pan covered with paper. Only plastic knife and fork. It would be easier to eat on a regular plate not wrapped in foil. Steak Nachos with whatever you want on them. $11.99 $1.59 xtra. for Guacamole. Good. Fountain drink $1.99 Presented in a takeout box. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - STEAK BURRITO $11.99 8/12/2024 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

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The food is good. But the 2 ladies who attended me and my little brother are horrible. We were there around 4:50pm. Attitude and atmosphere was horrible. Empty, I wonder why. read more

I love the queso here! But my favorite thing is the rice bowl with chicken, it's so filling. I usually can only eat half because there's so much food!! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - a bowl of salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

I've been to this location so many times and I always have my doubts about it because the employees seem to be confuse at times when we order. But they don't disappoint. My girlfriend and I always get the Chicken nachos and pretty much everything on it. To make it better, I highly recommend getting double chicken with the raspberry chipotle sauce on top. Refried beans is the best way to go as well. This is a gem in Hialeah. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Chicken Nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

I had had this place bookmarked for awhile, and well, on Tuesday night prior to seeing Beauty and the Beast, my roommate and I decided to skip Chipotle, be adventurous, and try out Cantina Grill; our question now is - why didn't we try this place out sooner? The ingredients here are varied and vast. Similar to Chipotle in its execution, you go down the line and choose what you want in your burrito, bowl, etc. Note that the meats are stored away and already portioned and they cook them in front of you. The same can be said if you opt for a tortilla: both flour and whole wheat available. In terms of toppings, there are definitely more than Chipotle. I was surprised to see spinach for example. Moreover, they also have a bunch of sauces like raspberry, habanero, and the like. Something to know as well is that they have desserts. It's cookie central here. All in all, the portions are huge, fresh, and healthy, but somehow my heart still belongs to Chipotle. I just don't find the food filling and that's saying something, too. I would go back if in the area for sure, but admittedly this being a few blocks down from Chipotle doesn't help me. Maybe I'm just not used to eating stuff that doesn't make me want to go to the bathroom immediately afterwards. Oh, and shout out to the staff for being attentive, friendly, and helpful. It made this a wonderful experience. read more

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The latest casual Mexican chain has a some important improvements over its more established competition, and that's why it gets 4 stars from me. For one, they prepared the tortilla fresh with a bread machine when I ordered my flour one. Secondly, the chicken isn't just sitting until you order. They grill the just-seasoned chicken also when I asked for it. I ordered the combo meal, which is just chips (soda is extra). However, their chunky red sauce had a good kick to it. I noticed from someone else's order they also serve cranberry sauce so that'd be an interesting fusion. Besides free refills on the freestyle soda machine, they have some boozy concoctions. I also want to try their cheesecake. The cashier was nominally pleasant and the aesthetic is a fusion of faux rustic and street. Not a bad place to grab some tacos! read more

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For the price, speed, and portions... can't really ask for too much more. It's my go to spot for burritos because it's around the corner from me. read more

Update : No frees guacamole offer from here guys .... it's false promo ... but their food is still pretty good ... ----- Pretty dang good ~~~. Clean ~~ decor on point and artistic and vibrant ~~. Food was pretty fresh and made to order right In front of u ~. Very well organized ~~ staff was super duper friendly etc etc. I'll be back!:). Only thing bad was too much juice leaking out burrito ... burrito fell apart a bit towards the end but hey~~ can't be perfect right lo read more

This place is SO good. I highly recommend the food definitely 10/10. Everything tastes so fresh & yummy! I live all the way in Pembroke Pines and I will drive all the way here because it's that good! Awesome vegetarian options too. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

Providing a similar Wynwood environment like Coyo, Cantina located in Hialeah stands on it's own as a new stylistic entry for Tex-Mex food. I ordered a chicken burrito with veggies and a side of tortilla chips. If I am being honest, they did overkill it with too much rice to fill out the body of the burrito but that's to be expected everywhere. However, the chicken tasted great and the overall flavor was well prepared and enjoyable. My meal cost under $12 with tip. Definitely pass by if you don't want Chipotle and want to try something new. They also have tacos and quesadillas. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Chicken Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

This place is nice, the food is fresh and they make their own fresh burrito tortillas (check out the video I posted)! The decor is too busy for such a small dinning area (seats 34). And I think they would sell more if you could see all the hot items, like the meats, rices and beans. They keep them covered and you have to keep asking to get a look at them, like what we're used to at chipotle. You can choose from various meats or choose to go meatless. The prices range from $6.99 to $9.99, you choose to either make tacos, nachos, salad, rice bowl, quesadilla, or a burrito. You then choose your meat, or beans, rice and then your pick of as many of their veggies as your heart desires. If you go with a meat, like the chicken, you should know that they cook it as you order it, my husband requested the chicken and had them add peppers and onions to it while it was on the grill, it gave it more flavor. After you have built your items, you get to choose as many of their sauces as you want, they have about 8 of them, from the sweet chipotle one (which isn't spicy at all, and is their only vegan sauce) to their avocado ranch or jalapeño sauces to mention a few. You're not done yet, they add chips to every meal and then you get to use their salsa bar (see pics). Lots of options here, a salsa verde, Pico de gallo, corn and black bean salsa to mention a few. Oh and before I forget... CHECK IN ON YELP and get either a FREE side of GUAC or QUESO DIP!!!! The guac doesn't look that good, it looks too runny, it's not at all like chipotle's. Sorry I keep bringing them up. =P As far as drinks go, you can get either bottled Mexican sodas and juices or a fountain drink. read more

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I REALLY liked this place. Same set up as Chipotle but a lot more toppings and sauce options. They have the option of black beans and pinto beans which I like because you don't get that in many places believe it or not. I went at 1pm on a Saturday and it wasn't packed at all. I'll be returning for sure. read more

Elizabeth Ballester has been taking care of me for about four years now, and anytime I come here I get treated like family. Me and my friends love coming here and eating their burritos and bowls and they are always as fresh and as flavorful as the first time.. I like to call this my favorite restaurant... their variety of sauces is amazing. I really love this place and it's employees! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - The best employee! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

There's not much to say. I'm digging the new trend in the hood. It's about damn time Hialeah started to give itself a makeover and get back on the map. This spot is one of the best add-ons to 49th since Krispy Kreme down the way. Food is fresh, ambiance is dope and its my new go-to Mexican fix. Chipotle you've got competition, so jodate' with yo expensive ahh guac. read more

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Found this place on Yelp-- always frequent 49th street bit it's a little hard to spot. Their store sign is plastic and dark and can't be seen. Anyway, Looked at their reviews and photos and was VERY curious to try out. Husband and I arrived, the decor is very cool! Love the whole industrial, urban feel the place has-- good layout as well. The menu is similar to that of Chipotle's. One thing that bothered me was the fact that the employees fail to ask if it's your first time and/or if you need assistance. Menu could be difficult to understand, doesn't explain much. Thankfully, I knew what I wanted from the Yelp pics. We weren't the only ones that failed to understand how the place worked, two people after us mentioned it was their first time there and staff failed to explain the basics. Staff were nice, just missed that. I opted for the rice bowl w/ chicken, added and 'queso blanco', and a ton of fresh toppings. LOVE their sauces! They have raspeberry chipotle, garlic cilantro, avocado ranch to name a few. Bowl is served with fresh corn chips. Overall, SUPER tasty! One thing I loved was that you are able to add cilantro alone, as a topping. Love me some cilantro! My husband opted for the steak nachos-- HOLY NACHOS!! Their portion is HUGE and amazing for the price. I'm sure 2-4 people could easily eat from them and we loved that they're very generous with how much toppings and sauce they add. Not like Chipotle-- where you basically have to beg to get a little more sour cream. We will definitely be returning, the quality and quantity you get for the price is great! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Rice bowl w/ chicken, southwest chipotle and garlic cilantro sauce!! Super fresh toppings! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

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This is like a chipotle on steroids in my opinion. You have the option of burritos, tacos, bowl, or quesadillas, and with all the amazing toppings to choose from to add to your base. Each order comes with a side of tortilla chips. Everytime I come here I always top my drink with an orange jarrito, and I'm not really much of a soda drinker but I love those! I love Mexican food, and I can say that this place never disappoints read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Chicken tacos topped with corn, jalapeños, cheese, lettuce and some chipotle sauce - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

It's Friday and I was craving anything with guac! I was in the area and remembered this place. They are not the best Mexican food in town, but a pretty solid place to get your fix. I had a salad bowl with chicken (spring mix, black olives, corn, pico de gallo, guac). You can opt for the meal which means that you get a nice portion of tortilla chips on the side. I noticed that they never ask if you want to make it a meal so if you don't want to pay the extra $2.49 just make sure to mention it beforehand. They have good salsa options at the bar for your chips or to add to your meal. The decor is urban rustic. Reminds me a bit of Salsa Fiesta's decor. The staff here is always polite and attentive. Side note: I have to mention the salad options because most places usually only offer boring lettuce for their salads. I'm always happy when I see spring mix or spinach!! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Muy Fresh - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

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This place is so awesome! They make everything so fresh including your tortilla. Better than chipotle 100%. The staff was super nice and everything tasted amazing. The garlic cilantro sauce was the best I've ever had. The melted cheese for the chips was so, but sooo good. I mean, this is truly one of those hidden gems that i wish i had known about when I'm in the mood for chipotle style food. And the prices are great. Everything under $10. Plus i loved the decor in here. Great lunch spot and you're in and out super quick! read more

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I must say... I'm pretty excited to see a Mexican restaurant show up in this neighborhood. The taste was good. The portions are very large unless you're getting the 3 taco special which is plentiful. The menu is set up as Chipotle where you choose the style, and meat followed by your toppings. They do have a lot more toppings than Chipotle. As far as taste, I love authentic Mexican food and eat it quiet often. So needless to say I have higher expectations than the norm. For taste, I give them 3 stars but for ambiance I'm adding an extra star which is the reason for the 4 star rating. They are def good enough to come back and I have a feeling I may become a bit of a regular just to dodge the local Chilis and On the Border. read more

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Beware beware beware!!!! Seriously be extremely careful if you decided to eat in this place!!!! I ended up in the hospital diagnosed with e-coli food poisoning from this place. Undoubtedly it was here since I don't usually eat frequently out, honestly the worst two days of my life vomiting and with bloody in my stool, never again!!!! read more

Today it's my first time trying this place , looks very clean,everything is fresh, the staff is friendly and very well trained, in my opinion it's better that chipotle.. totally recommend if you want some Mexican food like , tacos , nachos, quesadillas, burritos and rice bowls... read more

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Got the Fish Nachos. I like the quantity of food and 3 pieces of fish for the price. It was $10 and some change. Was under the impression that it was 8.29 or 8.49? But the lady made it with queso and didn't tell me it was extra $. It tasted fine. Want to come back and try the burrito and quesadilla since there prices are ok. One thing I didn't care for was one of the ladies is mopping the floors with strong chemicals as I'm eating and cleans all around me. I enjoy a clean place, but it was 11:30am and the place was spotless. Must of been bored idk. So I picked up my things and left because it was so strong. At least it is clean ! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

I ordered from this place through Postmates and it was disgusting! The chips and taco shells were stale so I tried eating the meat out of the taco, also disgusting! About two hours later I started throwing up. The worst of it was I had it delivered to work so I spent the afternoon running back and forth to the bathroom sick. Once I finally got it all out I was fine but I spent 20$ to have bad food and even worse afternoon! If I could give negitive stars I would read more

I think I have officially became a traitor to Chiptole, my first trip here was beyond comparison. The tortilla were made fresh to order, to me it look like a giant roti ready to be filled with some goodness. The servers were very helpful and extremely patient with me and the room mate since it was our first time trying it out. Me being the odd one out didn't go for the burrito even though they looked like a stuff sub ready to go to war with your stomach of flavor explosion of freshly prepared food. Instead I went for the Nachos, I do like me some nachos, and yes if I see them on the menu that will be the first thing I go for. I got the chicken nachos with extra cheese and hobanero sauce, this will be a warning/recommendation for the spicy food hater/lovers out there, it has a kick you wouldn't believe or be ready for. They gave me a mountain of chips, cheese, and chicken that seems to never end no matter how many I would eat, or where I would attack it from. I was literally in a losing battle with arguably some of the best nachos I've ever had. Sadly to say I did lose the battle, if this were Man Vs. Food, food won that night, but I did win the war. The next day I finished them off and they were still as good and as fresh as I got them. My room mate went for the burrito and to watch them make it from start to finish I dear say was a true art form. From the freshly made tortilla they make in front of you, to meat that they prepare for you on their cook top, to me it look like the Swan Lake of burrito making. They have a pretty wide selection of toppings you can add onto the burrito: lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pico, fajita veggies, and a ton more options, and not to mention the sauces you can get with it. The food there was so fresh and healthy that I could actually make it to the movies afterward and not feel like I need to take a nap from after eating. I just needed a nap after the day I had, but that is neither here nor there, and back to the more important reason for this review, Cantina. I will say I will gladly come here again and again due to the wonderful staff and the mind blowing food and the near endless combination of things you can try there. read more

Came here for a bite to eat really quick on a Sunday night. The prices seemed reasonable and good Mexican food is rare in Miami so why not give it a try? The decor inside is really cute and Wynwood-esque, and the presentation of the food is photo-worthy, but pretty much everything else about this place is "meh." I wish the reviews on here hadn't misled me into thinking it was worth the trip. Don't get me wrong, I know that good Mexican food options in Hialeah are slim, but if we look past our lowered standards and stop grading this place on a curve, we'll see it's mediocre and over-priced. You can choose between tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls, and nachos. There is a decent variety of topping and protein options, which is reasonable considering what you're being charged. I ordered the fish tacos, which come with a complimentary side of chips. The food is pretty well seasoned and edible, sure, but forgettable and just not worth the price tag and trip. If you work hard for your money (as most of us do), then you won't appreciate getting ripped off. The service also isn't terrible, but not stellar either. The ladies that work here will be nice to you if you're Hispanic, but American people (like my boyfriend) get the cold shoulder. Unprofessional. I'm scratching this one off my list of places to try for good Mexican food and not looking back. For what you're paying, you could get 4 burrito bowls that taste yummier somewhere else. Nicely put, this is a wannabe Chipotle ripoff that's twice as expensive, but serves half the food. Super forgettable, I probably won't remember I ate here in a few weeks. read more

Prices were reasonable, and the fish amazing. The nachos were huge and you can everything on anything but don't! The service is friendly and the place is clean. Every Monday is Mexican Monday $6.99 Nachos with a drink. It's a struggle between here and another Tex Mex places. read more

All very good here. Fresh made tortilla upon my order. I watched. Pretty cool, though I have watched prior. Food quality here is real good. Very similar to a Chipotle Grill but better I think. MX Coke here also. I like it better. I'm having a very good chicken burrito. Would sure return. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - the interior of a restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

I like this place, because it is located on the main road in Hialeah. The view of the mall from the window is beautiful. The cook grilled the meat right in front of me. It was fresh. I liked it and it hit the spot. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Cooool - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

Was starving in Hialeah and about to hit up Chipotle but checked yelp and decided to eat here. The reviews looked good so I was ready for a great experience and food I ordered my food and when I'm about to ring up I show the lady my complimentary coupon for guac with a yelp check in. She said I couldn't use it. I was so confused and tried to explain to her what yelp was because I honestly didn't think she had a clue. Thankfully someone from the kitchen came out and did understand and got me the guac. The guac was free but I didn't want free guac for bad quality. I could tell it had been sitting for awhile. I was watery and wasn't very flavorful. The Chips needed some more salt as well and my brown rice was very dry. The beans were very flavorful. I honestly won't be back tho. read more

I've been to plenty of Catinas around Miami but this location specifically is the worst I've ever been to. The chicken in my quesadilla was undercooked, the people sitting at the table next to me was complaining her tortilla was cold, I asked her for all 3 hot sauces and she gave me 2 of the same sauce. When 3 people who don't know each other bond over how bad the food is, that's how you know there's a problem. read more

Love, love, love the ground beef nachos. I've been ordering the same exact thing since they have been open, almost four years ago!

I love their huge variety of veggies. I can make a huge bowl with all their fixings . Chipotle is probably their competition, the only thing i do NOT like about cantina is their meats are not fresh and their guacamole is not as flavorful. read more

Make sure to come on a empty stomach! The portions are huge, but the food is really good! Also, the garlic cilantro sauce and the garlic aioli sauce were amazing. It's a really nice Mexican restaurant and the staff is nice and helpful. I will definitely come back again! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

Calling all Hialeah hipsters ! Time to round up and settle in to this new place. Creative and rustic this place appeals to those artsy types in Hialeah that are searching for a taste of what the design district offers without driving there. Much like when Starbucks first arrived to Hialeah,this place stands out in ambience. It has a similar concept to the line and buffet style toppings of chipotle with a trendier appeal. I ordered 3 hard shell tacos with pork, fish and ground beef. I recommend the pork. It's juicy and well seasoned , the fish was moist but battered so don't bother thinking about your waistline. For the area, this restaurant is fun, cool with great music , good service and decent food. There is free parking and the employees will most likely greet you in Spanish. My favorite part was the lemon white chocolate cookie. Enjoy! read more

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So yummy! Portions are very generous! The queso and guac are amazing :) the nachos are big enough to share!

I like this Cantina but for some reason I prefer the Kendall location better. Maybe it's because that's where I was introduced to Cantina in the first place or maybe it's because this one is on 49th street. Lord knows I'm not a fan of 49th street. Luckily when I went there was actually parking (gasp). The decor here is awesome and they are extremely friendly behind the counter. Their menu is extremely simple and you get a free side of guacamole with check in. My chicken salad was fresh and I agree with what many of you have said, try the mango salsa! read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Simple menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

Ok let me first say, where have you been all my life? Or at least for the last six months...I use Yelp often while at work to attempt to find healthy, AND delicious food in the area. For six months, I've searched and suddenly Cantina Mexican Grill pops up! I have nothing against Chipotle but Cantina offers fish! They also have a small salsa bar and they have this FIRE habanero sauce that's to die for! So I ordered the Veggie Burrito with a wheat tortilla, brown rice (that wasn't crunchy btw ) and the vegetable options are a bit better than Chipotle, but who's comparing . Another thing...I ordered a burrito, chips, salsa, guacamole and drink and paid $10 plus. That's easily $16 at Chipotle! No but seriously, I don't want to put the competition down but I think Cantina has won me over for numerous reasons and the main reason would be, my food tasted better. Yum!! I'm still a Chipotle fan but not when I'm in Hialeah during lunch break. read more

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Amazing! We had the tacos and burrito! The chicken tacos with REFRIED BEANS (which you don't usually see in other restaurants) was just great! The burrito was HUGE. This burrito was so big that it stood up on its own... The chips and variety of salsas were good, but the pico de Gallo looked as if it had been sitting there for a while. That's the only thing I wish it would have been fresher. The parking was good and the restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. read more

Cantina Fresh Mex Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Hialeah, Florida

It's too bad a "zero" star review is not available. This place is awful. First time here and employees were not welcoming. Service was horrible. Food - without taste. I will not be coming back here. read more

Not worth the trip, cam in and tried this place for the first time due to the Yelp reviews. The items are a la carte, so you make it with the Ingredients you want.. There are no recipes.. I made the chicken burrito hoping the meat was seasoned enough to make a difference and make this burrito stand out.. But no. Bland taste. On the plus side they giveots of chips and burrito was huge.. So definately quantity not quality.. Chips were run of the mill and sauces looked like they had been put out all day.. Really nothing to write home about. read more