Visited Cantina Laredo one night because we wanted to have a good time, great food and do a little bit of karaoke. It was a Friday night, early around 8pm when we arrived, a party of 7. We had made reservations, which typically you need b/c they are very busy. We ordered drinks which took a little time to get to us, actually it took a lot of time to get to us. We were almost on the verge of leaving but then we noticed it was only one bartender, a young man, working it so we cut some slack. My drink was pretty over priced if you ask me and it didn't taste that great. We didn't order any food so I can't comment on that. Karaoke never happened because there was some kind of miscommunication, so that really sucked. It was our main reason for going so we soon left after that. I want to add the restaurant's decor is very beautiful, very modern, very chic, very demure. And the outside seating on a nice summer night would be nice to sit and eat or have a drink under their lights. I would recommend checking this place out for yourself. Make sure you make a reservation incase it's a busy night. They do accommodate large parties. read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Service The waiter was horrible!! Never came back to see if we were ok Ask for manager...never came out! B read more

Overall, we had a nice time at Cantina Laredo; however, there were a couple of hiccups. When we made a reservation for lunch, we asked if the restaurant was dog-friendly and made the reservation after confirming that it was dog-friendly. When I arrived before the other folks in our lunch party. I reminded the hostess that a dog would join us. At first, I thought it was weird that she took me through the restaurant to the outdoor seating area. Right before sitting, I asked the hostess if she was sure that the restaurant was dog-friendly. I asked this because we walked through the restaurant and most restaurants do not allow animales inside. I was quite annoyed when the person with the dog arrived and called us because the restaurant wouldn't them in. Luckily, the three tables in the front of the restaurant were available, so we moved there. When I asked the hostess about it why she sat us in a place that was not accessible to dogs after I told her that a dog was joining us AND right before sitting, she claimed that she did not hear me. C'mon, we literally had TWO exchanges about a dog joining us within a couple of minutes. Second hiccup: The waitress that initially served us was kind of rushing us to order. I felt like we hardly had any time to review the menu. Ok, it might have taken a bit longer to review the menu because I was catching up with a friend. That said, it is possible that she was rushing us because her shift was ending soon. However, the waitress that replaced her was absolutely amazing. Hiccups aside, the restaurant has a very modern vibe that fits in with "downtown" Va Beach. I thought the food and drinks were quite wonderful. I went with the shrimp and strawberry salad, which was packed with a good amount of shrimp. I'll admit that I was not a fan of the dressing because it was a bit too sweet for me. Since the two hiccups did not drastically affect our food and cocktails, I would be more than happy to give the place another shot. read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This wasn't it. At all. I went with a friend on Taco Tuesday and was very disappointed. I had heard so many great things, but it did not reach the height of the reviews for me. From being told that a deal presented on their website was not valid to the underwhelming taste of my meal, I was not impressed. Some pluses...Our server was nice. The restaurant is very beautiful and in a great location. I know the view on the balcony of a summer sunset is probably a must-see. The parking wasn't too bad, with the option of street parking or garage parking. If based on the meal I had though...it's a no. read more

Cantina Laredo - Passion Fruit Piña Colada - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Food tasted great. Fresh tasting, great flavors! The margarita flight was good as well! This is a little more on the pricier side for the food and drinks. But, the service was great and our waiter was nice. Sitting outside was nice as well! read more

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Food was good but it was definitely on the pricier side. The service was good too but I think the place is slowly becoming run down with seats looking beat up. So, it's not as "nice" as you'd think. read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I recently visited Cantina Laredo for the second time, and unfortunately this visit was very disappointing compared to my first experience. About a week ago, I attended a special event there that featured a four-course curated dinner with four drink pairings, and it was excellent. The food was delicious, the drinks were thoughtfully paired, and the entire experience felt very intimate and well planned. Because that event was so good, it actually motivated me to come back again as a regular customer. This time, I planned to go for Taco Tuesday with a friend. Before going, I looked at the restaurant's menu on their website. The menu clearly stated there were two happy hours: one from 3 PM to 6 PM and another late happy hour from 8 PM to closing, with Casa Ritas listed at $6.50 during happy hour. The website also advertised Taco Tuesday with tacos starting at $2. Because of that late happy hour, I invited friends to meet there around 8 PM. When we arrived at 8 PM, we were seated immediately since it wasn't very busy. However, when we looked at the menu on the table, it only listed happy hour from 3-6 PM at the bar and did not mention the 8 PM late happy hour that was listed on the website. When our server came over, we asked about it. He mentioned that he had just started working there and wasn't sure, and that he only knew about the earlier happy hour. I showed him the menu directly from their website. He asked if maybe it was an old menu, and I responded that I didn't know if it was old, but it is the menu currently on their website. He went to check with someone and came back to tell us that they do not have a late happy hour. That was frustrating because the late happy hour was the main reason we chose to meet there at that time. If the information on the website is incorrect, it really should be updated or clarified, since customers are relying on it when making plans. We even debated leaving because that was the main reason we came. Since we had already driven from different areas to meet there, we decided to stay and order tacos and drinks anyway. We both ordered the passion fruit piña colada, which the menu listed at $12.75. For food, I ordered four tacos: two carne and two pollo asado. My friend ordered four tacos as well: two carne, one pollo asado, and one pescado (fish). Most of the tacos were $3 each, with the fish taco being $4. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. Each taco only had about three strips of meat, and the flavor just wasn't there. I ended up mostly picking the meat out and leaving the tortillas, and my friend had a similar experience. Our plates were mostly full because we simply didn't enjoy the tacos. The drinks were also underwhelming. We both ordered the passion fruit piña colada, but it didn't really taste like passion fruit and barely tasted like a piña colada either. It was very bland. Because we didn't enjoy the food or drinks, we were only there for about 30 minutes before asking for the check. When the bill came, we noticed that the drinks were listed on the menu at $12.75, but on the bill they appeared to be around $13. At that point we were already ready to leave and didn't feel like debating it, so we simply paid and left. Overall, this visit was disappointing from start to finish. The inaccurate happy hour information on the website is what brought us there in the first place, and it wasn't honored or explained. The tacos and drinks also didn't meet expectations, especially compared to the excellent experience I had at the curated dinner the week before. I know the restaurant is capable of great food based on that event, which made this experience as a regular customer even more surprising. read more

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I celebrated a special occasion at this restaurant and made a reservation a few days before. The person I spoke to over the phone was very nice. On the day of celebration, the staff was super accommodating and we had plenty of space. The food was good, I had tacos and table side guacamole. I would have appreciated being able to see the guacamole being prepared but something on the cart was blocking the view. Not a big deal. The drinks were slow coming out but everyone enjoyed their drinks. I will return as I appreciated the good customer service and the open space. The food was also delicious. read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Went for a ladies brunch in which the management was notified a few weeks in advance and reminded before us ladies headed out. We arrived 15 of us. Waited at least 20 minutes for chips salsa and order. My food arrived and was cold as many of the other ladies. The Bloody Mary drink was nothing I've ever had it was SWEET. The food itself flavor was good. The waitress worked ever hard. A huge miss for us. read more

Cantina Laredo - Cold cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Finally trying Cantina Laredo after seeing it above my Pottery Barn store for years! Restaurant Week 2025 is what brought us in the door - but we ended up not ordering from that menu bc what we wanted was much cheaper. The inside is very nice and open and spacious - very generous spacing between tables to the point that the very large 20+ person birthday table near us with our baby wasn't even an issue. The patio is also nice and is a wrap-around patio though it was winter so not open when we were dining. The menu is large and has a ton of items on it and their featured entrees have some inventive options to try like their steak wrapped and shrimp stuffed poblano pepper served on a bed of fried corn. YUM. Didn't try it - but it sure does sound yummy! My husband went with a standard steak burrito, we tried a small side of guacamole which was very good, their complimentary salsa and white sauce with chips was yummy, really liked the salsa. I ordered enchiladas and they have several kinds of those with white sauce, mole sauce, tomato sauce, etc. I really wanted to try some dessert so first we went with the Mango Tres Leches cake. I HATED it. Something about it did not sit right with me. One bite and I was out hard. So we swapped that for the brownie and the presentation of that was wonderful - it comes out in pieces with a hot plate and the brownie is put onto that with sizzling bourbon butter poured on top and topped with a generous portion of ice cream. The brownie looks delish and is thick (like 5 inches thick) but it didn't really taste like brownie - more like cake. They were both kind'of disappointing. Everything was really good and the service was spectacular. We'll be back for sure. read more

Cantina Laredo - Mango Tres Leches - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We met for dinner at Cantina Laredo after part of our group attended a symphony at the Sandler Center. The restaurant was chosen because of its promising reviews and its convenient location near the venue. The ambiance was clean, modern, and fresh. It felt appropriate for a family gathering, a celebration, or even a romantic date. The hostess was pleasant and welcoming, and the bar looked like it could be a popular spot on the weekend. Unfortunately, the daily drink special, mango mimosa, was the first disappointment of the evening. The juice was thick and heavy, with a chemical taste, as if it had been sitting all day at the bottom of the container. The queso; however, was fantastic. Perfectly balanced flavor with just the right amount of heat. Chef's kiss! Other members of our party had less luck with their meals. A burrito arrived topped with what looked like a layer of dried Velveeta-like cheese. The fajitas were completely lacking in flavor, and the carnitas were extremely dry, so rubbery they were difficult to cut. They weren't tender and falling apart as expected; they were flaking apart. The highlight of the evening was the exceptional service from our waitress, Brielle (sp?). She was professional, personable, and incredibly attentive. We overheard that a nearby table was trying to make it to a show, and we watched her work tirelessly to get them served quickly, without neglecting any of her other tables, and always with a smile. She truly made the experience more enjoyable and she was a delight. read more

I read the reviews and still decided to try it out. I should have went with my gut and went somewhere else. The atmosphere was nice and the drinks were OK but the food was tasteless and the service was very slow. The waiter informed us of incorrect gluten free symbols on the menu and there was cross contamination with mangos and my order which I'm very allergic to. We paid and went to the ER. The waiter knew of this and no manager came while we anxiously waited for the check and booked it out. Needless to say, we won't be back. read more

I will NOT be returning after my experience here last night! Went here Saturday night around 8/8:30 pm for dinner. When we arrived, we were told we couldn't sit outside on the terrace because all of the seats were taken so we said it was fine we'll sit inside. 5 mins later we were told that a table opened up on the terrace so all in all, everything was going fine up to this point. Once we were seated, though, we literally sat and never were serviced by a waiter for 25-30 mins! Let's make note though, that the inside of the restaurant was basically empty! There weren't many people inside dining at all. So, after this whole time of waiting like 30 mins, a table of people came and sat behind us on the terrace and were immediately served chips and salsa and water once they sat down. Like, are you serious!? It wasn't until then a waitress came over, FINALLY, just to ask us "have you all be served?" We informed her we hadn't yet and in response, she disappeared for another 10 mins. We then went ahead and decided to just go ahead and leave because there was absolutely NO WAY I was going to trust eating their food now or even paying for anything after such treatment. Of course though right when we got up to leave, the waitress came back over to ask what we wanted. This was absolutely ridiculous, a waste of time, and not cool at all. I won't be returning, it's not worth it and I'm writing this review to let others know of the weird behavior you might also possibly experience if you go to this restaurant. read more

We visited with a large group (~30 people) on Taco Tuesday. While we understand large parties can be challenging, there were multiple service breakdowns throughout the evening. One guest in our group waited over 2.5 hours for her entrée and ultimately had to request it to go after everyone else had finished eating. Just at our table, 3 of the 4 guests initially received incorrect meals. After sending them back, we received only part of the correct orders and never received the remainder. I spoke with the manager for clarity and to ensure the servers were fairly compensated and was told we would receive a discount. While I wasn't expecting one, being told this and then not receiving it -- along with the lack of any apology -- was disappointing. The servers themselves were kind and clearly trying, but the overall coordination between the kitchen, service, and management response fell short. While the Taco Tuesday deal was good and the food we did receive tasted great, the number of errors and lack of accountability will prevent us from returning. read more

We were not pleased with our experience at this restaurant. My daughter ordered chicken fajitas. The beans, rice and tortillas were brought to the table when my husband's, my other daughter's and my meal were served. Our daughter insisted we go ahead and eat our dinners. The sautéed chicken, onions and peppers were served after the rest of us had finished our meals and the rest of her items had gone cold. My husband wanted to complain to the manager, but our daughter didn't want to make a fuss. The server was friendly and knew we needed to get to a concert nearby, but she was not very attentive. I had to chase her down to ask for a glass of water. The food was mediocre. read more

I reserved the private dining room for 12 executives from our company two weeks in advance. The reservation was confirmed verbally and again by text on the day of the event, so I expected everything to be ready when we arrived. Instead, I was greeted by an aggressive and rude manager who demanded a $250 charge for the room -- something that was never mentioned during booking or in any communication I received. It was an uncomfortable and embarrassing start to what was supposed to be a professional dinner. After a tense back-and-forth, we were finally seated, but only after the staff rearranged the space to actually fit our group. The restaurant was less than half full, yet service was painfully slow -- it took ages just to get drinks. The food was mediocre and definitely overpriced for the quality and experience. The only positive note was our server, who was kind, attentive, and did her best to smooth things over. Unfortunately, the poor management and lack of organization completely overshadowed the evening. I won't be returning and will make sure our company chooses a different venue in the future. read more

From San Diego this is the only place in Va beach that has authentic tasting Mexican food and the mole is amazing. Pricey? I paid 19-21$ easily in San Diego, so it tracks. Also ask for tameka she is the BEST waitress and really made our meal better please give her a raise immediately! read more

Cantina Laredo - Vegan fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Visited Cantina Laredo with my brother during happy hour. We sat by the bar, which was not too busy, despite the price friendly happy hour appetizers, and the relaxing yet upbeat atmosphere. The bartender was attentive and provided helpful information and suggestions as we asked questions about the menu and as I asked questions about ingredients and my wheat/gluten allergy. The guacamole had great texture and, im my opinion, had a the correct proportion of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime. It was lacking a little salt, so I tried to make up for that with the tortilla chips. The chile con queso was well spiced and very tasty! I asked for the queso fresco on the side. It was a nice addition when I wanted to add it to my chip. The ceviche was extremely delicious! You have to really like citrus flavors and green olives as it is heavy on this taste profile. We also tasted the pescado tacos which were a big hit! I ordered a classic margarita which was a little on the sweet side for me. read more

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Omg asked for a lemon. Bartender looks good god forgot his brain's. Put sour mix in my drink Never has my problem partner waited 15 minutes for an espresso martini that tasted like chicken milk . Drinks and gone Bye read more

As soon as you enter you will be greeted with smiles and a positive attitude by your hostesses whom will do their best to find you the best table for your party so that you can relax and enjoy your time here. With indoor seating, patio seating, private room seating, balcony seating with a view of the center of Town-center and its well known fountain, and of course plenty of Bar seating !!! My favorite seating area (BAR) to began your adventure. Freshly made Guacamole, Vegan friendly, and many delicious food choices for your pleasure for Appetizers, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, or just endless Chips and Salsa while you enjoy your drinks. Always a great time here at Cantina Laredo, with some amazing bartenders such as Givanna, Marisela, Kera, Ellis, to name a few, but you can not forget their amazing servers whom are always working hard and working together to give you the best possible service. With various beers on tap such as Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Dos XX Amber, and others which change from time to time so do ask your bartender or server. Other imported beers are Tecate, Heineken, Heineken 00, Pacifico, Dos XX Lager, Corona Extra, Corona Premier, Corona Light, Modelo Negra, and various Hard Seltzers. And of course the many drinks to be made with the many choices of TEQUILAS !!!! But if Tequila is not your choice, their is still more liquor options as well as Wine (Vino). With Happy Hour specials daily and now with more activities and events being planned for their customers you are most definitely going to have a great time !!!! read more

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I've wanted to try Cantina Laredo since they opened so while celebrating my birthday last month, I decided to stop in and treat myself to lunch on a Friday around 1pm. Since the restaurant was pretty empty, I was able to be seated right away which I was happy about because I was starving. The restaurant was very modern and chic, I loved the vibes. The chips and salsa were brought out by the server right away and I ordered a Strawberry Margarita and the Chicken Enchiladas. I actually enjoyed the chips and salsa. One was mild and the other was spicy, the spicy was my favorite. The food actually came out very quickly and let me tell you, the chicken enchiladas were a 10/10! Absolutely delicious! The rice and beans were just as good and the drink was very enjoyable. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out. The drinks were very good and the enchiladas were some of the best I'd had in a very long time. I will be returning ASAP! read more

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I feel like it's gone downhill since the last time I was here. I was there on a Tuesday night and our server was not friendly at all. Never smiled. Did the bare minimum. Did not engage. My friends got there before I did and ordered the tuna tacos and they are still good. I would go for those again. I ordered the nachos and my friends got the fajitas. My nachos were not your typical nachos. If you want "traditional" nachos then these are not it. They were all individual chips with everything on every chip. 8 chips to be exact. It definitely was not outstanding flavor. I ate the steak off each one and left the rest. The meat on the fajitas was good and it was tender but the amount of onions that came with the dish was A LOT! Over priced, okay food....probably would not recommend and wouldn't go back. read more

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Upon driving around my family found this place out of so many others in VB Town Center. When we got to the hosts stand we were seated in the bar area, where the host said that we would love the view and it did not disappoint. As soon as you are sat you receive chips and salsa. Drinks were really good and strong. The menu was large and had a lot of options. read more

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Came here to eat with friends after just arriving in town. Located in the Town Center of Virginia Beach on the second floor it is perched above the shoppers and area stores providing a nice view from the windows. The food was pretty good for east coast Mexican food but the server didn't have good sense. Our chips and salsa and guacamole were delivered to the table and the chips looked like they'd been placed in a bag and stepped on until there was nary a chip over the size of a nickel. We had to ask for full sized chips on her next visit to the table and were treated to an incredulous look of wow...! These people are needy. In any case the food was decent as were the drinks. We didn't stay long as we hardly ever saw our server which is the main reason for the reduced stars and why we left to grab more drinks elsewhere. read more

Cantina Laredo - Carne Asada* - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I have visited Cantina Laredo several times within the past 3 years. I never had any negative feedback until yesterday. The place itself is always clean and inviting , yesterday was an off day it wasn't busy but the service was slow and some mistakes were made. The waitress was very friendly but was kind of off , we place our drink orders and I don't drink alcohol so I asked if there was any way to make a virgin coconut mojito she did go check came back and said yes, we were ready to place our appetizer order and she was just walking back and forth finally took the appetizer order. We ordered the queso and Guacamole combo and after waiting for a bit she only bought out the queso we had to remind her and even the guacamole took a while , then I saw the bartender looking for her and I overheard her saying there was no coconut for the mojito mind you it was almost 10-15 minutes after the fact. The waitress was right by my table instead of brining it to my attention she walked back to the other end of the restaurant and maybe five minutes later returned to let me know. At that moment I was offered a mango mojito which I must say was absolutely delicious 10/10. We placed out order my grandson ordered the steak burrito and they should have named it the bean burrito because it was a few pieces of steak and over powered by the beans 3/10, his dorm roommate ordered the steak fajitas and it was very bland 5/10, I ordered the three combo fajitas bacon wrapped shrimp you could not taste the shrimp at all it was overpowered by the shrimp , the. Chicken and Steak had absolutely no flavor at all bland 100%. 3/10, I must say the highlight of the night was the queso it was amazing 10/10, Mind you it really must of been a off day or a change with the chef because we never had this issue with this establishment ever. Will I be back I think I will since this was my first negative experience in a few years. read more

This is one of the only Mexican restaurants that has Mexican apple pie in the desert menu. It's fantastic and a must eat! The tacos are tasty and they are really generous with their beans and rice. Wonderful service too. read more

Cantina Laredo - Traditional three taco dinner - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My friends and I came here for some late night eats (well desserts). We had already had full meal elsewhere but was looking to have some sweets and continue the conversation and company. First off, the service is 10 x 5-stars! It wasn't really too close to closing time, but we were probably within one hour and they greeted us and seated us with a welcoming manner. Our server was absolutely fantastic, and wish I remembered her name, but she was nice, kind, funny and just a "good people" vibe all around! I love that Cantina Laredo is located on the second floor and gives you that elevated vibe overlooking the streets of Town Center below. Decor is chic with natural tones. The bar is beautiful and love those geometric tiles! We were seated on the outdoor patio, by choice and it was a really nice temp out and it was really pleasant out there. It's not a gib My other friend had arrived later to our feast at the previous place, so she ordered chicken fajitas. The sizzle of the hot pan always gets the tastes buds worked up! It looked great and she enjoyed it. Took most of it home though since fajitas is always a big portion anywhere you go! Upon our server's recommendation, we got the Mexican Apple Pie and Tres Chocolate Brownie. They come to the table and are served on hot pans like the fajitas. They pour the sauce on the hot pan at the table so you see all the sizzling action and bubblies. It's definitely a great idea to serve them this way, as people definitely eat with their eyes, I know I do! However, I think the quality of the desserts were just ok, but I enjoyed the experience and show! I'll have to come in for an actual meal next time. I definitely love the vibe and service is top notch! She didn't make us feel rushed for coming in later in the night. Stay safe, Friends! read more

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Sat at a high top in bar area and service was pretty good. The chips and salsa were okay, but not the kind where you finish it and want more. The chicken enchiladas was pretty bland and chicken didn't seem very seasoned. I liked that they add tortilla strips on top. The prickly pear mojito was very tasty. The overall ambiance of the restaurant is nice and has a good vibe. Maybe I didn't get the right dish, but wasn't so impressed with the food. read more

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Best food and drink experience I've ever had at this restaurant. Service was quick and our server was very knowledgeable/kind. 4/5 - Guac was huge - this could feed 3-4 people. I would recommend more lime juice and onion. 5/5 - Passionfruit Piña colada was HANDS DOWN the best mixed drink I've had. I have my fair share of beverages... this one takes the cake. I dream about this creamy stupendously concocted blend of juices and rum. Seriously, WOW! 3/5 - Tuna tacos are tiny and fresh... so fresh they were great. I don't want these crispy shells to be laid on top of guac? It made the shells weird and soggy... no thank you. From and texture and taste perspective the shells were not it. Great small plate if not placed in guac though... wish there was even some small thing added to the tuna to make it just not only tuna and a shell on guac. We will be back especially for the guac and passion fruit piña!!!! Plenty of other things to try on the menu. We also loved sitting outside looking at town center, great ambiance! read more

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We were really suprised tonight that tortillas and salsa are not free. Most places are. The waitress never said anything about them and bought our drinks. We later stopped her and said we would like some. She forgot and we had to remind her. She didn't get them out until after our food arrived. We finished our meal and she came by and took away our chips and Salsa without asking and then charged us for them. The waitress should have asked if we wanted that when she took our drink order and let us know they are extra. Most people expect they are free and come with the drinks .Would have been nice to have them while we were taking and waiting for our meal. But ultimately with the price of the food, they should come free. read more

This place is terrible, and let me explain. We've been to other locations in other states and it was way better. Maybe the entire chain has gone downhill? But the VB location...yikes. Not worth the 80 bucks for 2 adults and 1 kiddo. I asked if they had a GF menu and they handed me the plant- based menu. Then I asked the server if anything could be offered GF, and she was brand new and didn't know what GF was. Fine. We ordered, she brought out the adult quesadilla for my kid instead of the kids. Then we asked where the fries were that came with the quesadilla, and she tried to take the the meal back after he was already eating it to bring out the "kids" meal. No. My husband and I ordered fajitas and i ordered chicken tacos. This chain tries to front an "upscale" feel and it is absolutely not. The chicken in both meals was exactly the same with "grill marks" yet it wasn't even grilled. This food probably all came out of a box or bag that they just had to heat up. I suggest going to chipotle or Jose tequilas where they actually make your food. The table next to us was having issues as well. read more

My mother and I decided to try Cantina Laredo for lunch on a whim and took a seat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and had a great personality. The restaurant's decor had a modern and contemporary feel with some Mexican accents. While the menu had the standard offerings you'd expect at an upscale Mexican restaurant, it lacked any unique or stand-out options that you might find at smaller local places. Overall, our experience was decent, but nothing particularly special that would make me want to return. What we ordered: Chicken Quesadilla / Carne Asada Burrito Chicken Quesadilla = Tasty and flavorful. Carne Asada Burrito = The cheese was a bit too overpowering. read more

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Sat at bar high tables where the live music was so loud you could barely talk to the person next to you. Shared tapas and a marg flight. Veggie quesadillas were the best out of all the tapas we tried. Never had a quesadilla with asparagus pieces but it added a pleasant crunch to the dish. The ceviche was ok ... very strong green olive and roasted red pepper flavor that took away from a classic lime and salt ceviche. The ahi tuna tacos were cutely plated but bland to taste so make sure you add the pickled onion garnish to them! Apple pie was the highlight when they came to the table and poured a sauce that made it sizzle and smoke at table side. Service was good. Was told 40 min wait when it was really 15 min. Overall good food but I'd rather get twice the amount of food at a dive Mexican joint for the price we paid here. read more

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I was honestly surprised about my experience here. We previously surveyed the menu before we came a few weeks prior (so we knew kind of what to expect) The pictures look better than the actual meal. We both ordered margarita flights 2/3 were good, and the last margarita was not even drinkable. App: Top Shelf Guacamole (prepared to your liking, table side) This wasn't entirely true; no one came to your table side to make guacamole (I was excited about that option and was a little sad that they just came out of the back with guacamole on a plate which was also flavorless) (You shouldn't advertise something if you don't do it) Main Course: (2) 3 Taco Dinners with rice and beans. I am a bit of a taco connoisseur, and these were not it. There was no flavor in the tacos, rice, AND beans. I ate 1 taco and small bites of the rice and beans (when we received our check and our waitress took the plates back, I was surprised that she didn't even attempt to ask why my entire plate was still filled with food) I think she was new. Overall, I won't be back, but the view is nice. read more

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Pretty Plate, Buttdoosie Mahi, and Beans That Gave Up on Life I dined at Cantina Laredo in Virginia Beach Town Center, where I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos. They arrived looking pretty enough to be on a magazine cover--but the second they hit the table, the smell hit harder than the presentation ever could. And not in a good way. I'm talking straight Buttdoosie™--the kind of foul fish funk that makes you question if the ocean is mad at you. The side of beans? Honestly, I'm not even sure they were cooked. They tasted like someone pulled them out of the dirt, tossed them in a pot of water, and said, "Good enough." No spices. No salt. No soul. I've had more flavor in a boiled napkin. My friend ordered the salmon salad with no cheese, and it came completely smothered in cheese like we'd ordered it from a dairy farm. I spent so long waiting for the waiter to come back so I could tell them about the biologically suspicious fish tacos, that I just gave up and ate George's salad instead. This place charges like it's elevated cuisine, but what I got was a bougie buttdoosie plate with beans that had no business being on a menu. If you're going to serve fish, don't let it marinate in sadness first. Ordered: Mahi-Mahi Tacos Smell: Straight Buttdoosie--like the fish was mad at me Beans: Undercooked. Unseasoned. Unapologetic. Friend's Salmon Salad: Asked for no cheese. Got a dairy explosion. Waiter: Vanished like seasoning in those beans. Final Move: Gave up and ate George's salad. Verdict: Pretty plating doesn't mean edible food. If your tacos smell like they're plotting revenge, send them back. Tiny Rachel has spoken. read more

Mexican bar on the second floor with a really pretty view of downtown. They have a large bar with large windows and lots of light coming through. We just sat at the bar for a drink. You get free chips and salsa even if you are just getting drinks. We didn't get any food but the food looked good. I would come back to try! read more

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Wonderful food and drinks.. Kera was great! No pictures bc we devoured our food. Thanks again! Our fav margarita spot in town center!

A group of 8 of us went for a birthday lunch. It was raining hard outside so it wasn't a pleasant experience to get to the restaurant. But once inside, it was lovely. Our server was great. He even brought us extra plates and forks for the cake that we brought. My food was delicious. My cocktail was fantastic. I have no complaints. read more

Cantina Laredo - Passion Fruit Piña Colada - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Overall had a really nice first experience at CL! Our server, Jessica, was awesome. Chips & salsa came out fast and she was right on top of drinks. Hubs & I both got the same thing; the combo fajitas. The flavor of the steak was on point; the chicken was a little disappointing. Plenty of food, though. My husband had some kind of frozen sangria which was also quite tasty. I will say the interior has zero to do with any kind of Hispanic flair. It looks like the inside of a ski chalet. Not really sure what they are going for in there! I would return again! read more

The food was fresh and delicious, service was fast and proper, the ambiance was chill and welcoming. read more

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