Cinco de mayo Mexican Cantina is located on Meridian/State Road 135 across from Dairy Queen and Milto Dry Cleaners. They opened October of 2021 so most of the bugs appeared to be worked out. You'll find a private parking lot, even so, cars were parked in unmarked spaces since the lot was close to full. I thought it was those running in for carry-out orders. The turquoise building is colorful and easy to see from Meridian Street with a nice patio at the end of the building.
As soon as you enter, you'll see where to check in and pay for pick-up orders. The lobby/waiting area isn't large but has seating. The interior has many dark wood booths and 4-top tables with a bar area in the back of the restaurant. We were told the Margaritas, and food, is excellent only we had to have carry-out today. Margaritas will happen on the next visit.
We ordered off the very affordable lunch menu ranging from $8 - $12. My friend ordered the Mushroom Quesadilla stuffed with mushrooms, cheese, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers with rice and salad. She enjoyed the very stuffed Quesadilla with all the veggies and we both thought the rice was extremely good.
I ordered #26 Pollo Chipotle which is Marinated Chicken Strips cooked in their special Chipotle sauce and served with rice and beans. The chicken was tender, cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the Chipotle sauce. The sauce has a touch of heat and not an overpowering Chipotle flavor. We both were happy we tried this new, for us, restaurant.
The menu offers all the traditional Mexican items with Taco Salads, Burritos, Quesadilla, Enchiladas, Tacos, Chimichangas, Fajitas, Chicken, Steaks and Seafood options. The kids menu has 9 kid friendly chooses with Mexican or American options for $7 and includes a drink.
We decided after lunch we'd definitely return again since it was tasty plus conveniently located within 5 miles of my friends home. read more