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    Cantina Mexicana

    3.3 (158 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:45 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Alessandra R.

    Haven't been here in years, I remember this place having a pretty ambiance. Walked in on a Tuesday at 1:30pm and ordered 3 chicken tacos to go. It was very affordable. My order was ready in minutes. The salsa verde had a nice kick and the chicken was flavorful. I have no complaints.

    Beef fajitas
    Anatoli L.

    From the moment you enter, you are transported to festive Mexico - beautifully decorated restaurant, I really enjoyed the ambiance. We ordered a few margaritas for the dinner - I had Jalarita, spicy Margarita, made with lots of Jalapeños - quite tasty. We had guacamole and Botana Cantina for our appetizers - Botana Cantina had good variety of appetizers - fried chorizo was absolutely delicious, I would eat a bowlful. The entree was not so good though. I got beef fajitas, which looked very good. However, beef had no flavor whatsoever, and the dish was server not only with fried peppers and onions, but lots of crunchy zucchini, which absolutely doesn't belong in that dish in my opinion. Good service, prompt and attentive.

    Steak fajitas and enchiladas
    Wenzler B.

    I have to say I really enjoyed my time and my experience at Cantina. Service was good with great food. I ordered the steak and shrimp fajita, and the steak was seasoned just right along with the shrimp. My compadre ordered the enchiladas to boot. And you know what I extenuated the salsa as most Mexican restaurants salsa can be bland but it was pleasant enough for me to ask for more.. the seating is a little tight for my taste but we managed and the people seemed to enjoy eating there and once again so did I. The margaritas are great and that's a must to wind down on chill evening! So don't take my works for it head on over and tell them I sent ya!!

    Carne asada
    Xenia M.

    This place is probably great to stop by if you're in the mood to grab a drink. They have some great drink deals but the food itself kinda lacked. While I enjoyed my steak and it was cooked at the perfect temp, the beans lacked seasoning. The service was pretty quick though. Especially considering it was pretty crowded on a Saturday night.

    Mojarra frita + chuleta en salsa verde
    Stephen M.

    This is really solid option for Mexican food and drinks with solid prices in the Stamford area. The mojarra frita was fried perfectly and salted well. The fries and salad were fine. My guest had the chuleta with salsa verde and while the flavor was good, the pork chop was unfortunately very dry to the point were jokingly calling it jerky. The drinks are great too! Very friendly service to top it all off

    Renata R.

    Mixed opinion. I would definitely return and give other dishes a try. I had a burrito with steak and I was not pleased with the steak, it tasted like low grade cheap cut beef. My husband ordered steak tacos and his beef was of better quality. The plantain was delicious. That burrito sat on my stomach like a brick, and for that I took one star off. I recommend using better quality beef even if I had to pay extra dollar.

    Jennifer C.

    The food was authentic to Mexican culture. The service was fast and waiters and punctual. The ambiance is the way is supposed to be the music the gentleman's singing with there instruments.

    It was pretty good, but it was very crowded because of a family birthday party. The menu is reasonably priced except for the order of guacamole; a small container of just about three tablespoons costs us $4.50. Love the dessert combination.

    Shrimp
    Karla M.

    I have gone to Catina multiple times as it is one of my favorite restaurants. Every-time I go I am seated almost immediately. The longest wait time was between 5-8 minutes on a busy night. The food is always delicious and served quickly! Even went for my husbands birthday and the staff sang happy birthday and put a sombrero on him! This place is truly a fun experience, they play great music and sometimes even have mariachi bands come and play. If you are wanting great Mexican food, you must come to Cantina!

    Chicken Fajitas
    Mollie F.

    I can't recommend Cantina Mexicana more! I love everything I've ever gotten from there, including the tortilla soup, chicken flautas, nachos, tacos, burritos, and (my favorite) the fajitas. I prefer the mexican rice/refried bean combo, and the menu isn't always clear on if the meal comes with white rice/black beans, so just ask for what you want. Nice strong margaritas as well, and you can add a mini shot as a floater which is always fun! Their house salsa is clearly homemade and really fresh and delicious. They have a live Mariachi night which can be a pro or a con, depending on if you like live entertainment or prefer dinners to be a bit more quiet and private. Check the night of the week to make sure they're there (or not) before you go. Only issue is the prices are a bit steep for what you get, but that applies to almost everywhere in downtown Stamford. For a sit down Mexican place this is the best you'll find in the area.

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