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    Cantina Mexican Grill

    3.3 (248 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Margaritas!!
    Sandy B.

    All of the above! Great staff, friendly, and excellent margarita! We get the famous wings for carry out every year for Halloween A Tasty tradition. Bartenders always so attentive and friendly.

    Start your meal off with some free beans and chips. The second basket is a fee.  I'm glad it a beautiful day. I'm enjoying the deck.
    Frances C.

    Great service from everyone at the Cantina Mexican Grill. It makes the best Chimichanga.

    Seafood enchiladas with extra green onions and a Cadillac Margarita!!
    Debra T.

    For Mexican in West Michigan this one is pretty good. I'm from Southern California where one lives on Mexican cuisine. To say it's authentic would be a stretch, however, best so far here. Get a double Cadillac Margarita for sure. Always a fave from SoCal days.

    Beef taco with cheese enchilada
    Elizabeth T.

    Just moved to the state so trying all these new places out and someone told us to give this place a try. Fist look the inside has a really cool vibe, rustic and cozy. The patio looks nice too but it was just too hot to sit at. Hubby and I both ordered off the lunch menu so we didn't try any of their " specials". Just went for basic becauee sometimes you can tell a lot about a place with their basics. I went with a beef taco and cheese enchilada hubby went with two tacos. Tacos were good, all the toppings were super fresh and they don't skimp which I liked. I loved the fact that the cheese was all the way melted in my enchilada.. yes I'm picky enough I don't like when it's not cooked in the middle. I was not a fan of the sauce.... At the start it looked good but definitely had a ketchup taste to it. Maybe just needed more spice? So I would maybe try the meat enchilada sauce if you decide to go that route. Salsa was decent.. and that's a compliment since I grew up in the west and salsa was a food group All in all if you are looking for a nice quiet lunch spot with great service, this is your place.

    Famous bean dip
    Katy C.

    Cantina Mexican Grill, or "The Can" as it's known to locals, is a great local Tex-Mex spot. They're known for their free bean dip, Mexican pizza, drive through, and massive portions! A group of friends met there recently for some dinner and drinks. Our server was incredible - she was taking care of lots of tables including our group of 9 people with ease. She knew the menu like the back of her hand and we were never waiting long for anything. One of our friend's orders came out wrong, but they replaced it quickly. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant which was super cozy and a bit kitschy, but cute and felt private, which was nice. The space is really huge and there's a separate downstairs area with more seating. I got a frozen strawberry margarita, which was delicious! It wasn't too sweet and had a nice kick of tequila. It was only $9 which I think is a bargain these days. We had plenty of chips, salsa, and of course, the famous bean dip. The chips were super crispy and fresh, and not too salty. For dinner, I got the ultimate burrito with steak and chicken. The burrito was massive and really tasty! It has peppers and onions in it, which I'm not used to but was a nice change. The peppers were a bit undercooked for my liking, but I liked getting at least some veggies in my meal. The steak and chicken blew my mind - they were big, juicy chunks of meat that were delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned. I honestly didn't have very high expectations for the food but was impressed! I took half home for leftovers. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food, and I would love to come back and try the Mexican pizza and maybe another margarita.

    Bri B.

    By far my favorite Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids. I love their bean dip that is free with the basket of chips. The enchiladas are my favorite. They have a great happy hour and make the margaritas strong. Service is quick and good. They even have a drive thru! Plenty of parking with their additional back lot.

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    22 days ago

    I love this place it's just as amazing today as it was when I was a kid. Especially the bean dip. Great service too

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    Really good Mexican. Bean dip is yummy. They even have a drive through if you are in a hurry.

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    7 months ago

    Awesome wet burrito. The tacos were the same.The service was excellent. I'm looking forward to going back, when I'm in the area.

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    1 year ago

    Great food.. the best bean dip and nice decor to boot... been coming here now for 15 years... and will be back again!!!

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    Margaritas are watery and taste like cheap tequila. Even the top shelf margs are off. Our food was just as blah.

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    Good food, strong drinks, cool atmosphere. Go to the basement, trust me. Jeff is awesome.

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    AMAZING good, STRONG drinks, GREAT staff!!! My friends and I LOVE coming here, and we will definitely be coming back again!!

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    Awesome food and super quick service. Love the nachos! Atmosphere is unique and fun. Will be back

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