Great service, great drinks, great food and a live band serenading your hot date. WHAT more could you ask for? Chips and salsa are included and the margaritas are lit! (*'o'*) also ask for spicy! they have a home-made spice sauce (chipotle pepper i think) If you come and it's super busy, ask to sit at the bar if u can. IT IS WORTH DINING HERE while u in helen! (ō_ō) read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - La Cabaña Special, Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Was busy at around 6:40 nut walked right in and got a booth. Waitress was nice and food wasn't out that fast but that was fine with us. I enjoyed my food and all the staff would Go back again. read more

My boyfriend and I landed at La Cabana after not being able to get into any of the other nearby restaurants. Mexican was our last resort as we have it a lot, but it was convenient. The food was delicious but the service was very poor. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

It is Oktoberfest and we decided on a late lunch here. Food is delicious (we split chicken fajitas for one) and we are still taking some back to our condo. Service is excellent. This lace is great value! read more

Decided to grab a bite to eat after we checked out. There wasn't much going on so we sat at the bar. We had Frozen Texas Margaritas that were refreshing & kinda strong. I ordered the Fajita Mix lunch special and my Sweetie ordered the #5 lunch special. They were good lunch portions and hit spot. The bartender took good care of us. read more

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10/10 would recommend ! my wife & i vacation in Helen once a month & so far this is our absolutely favorite restaurant ! Hope was an absolutely amazing server , her mannerisms & hospitality were impeccable . you can definitely tell she was raised with respect & manners . we truly appreciate her service & humor ! read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - El Barco & Texas Fajitas . - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Best Mexican food in northeast Georgia Service is spot on Really cute decor Everything I've tried has been delicious Clean bathrooms. read more

Service and food was amazing! I Highly recommend! Husband got a burrito and I got a half order of the fajita nachos that was enough for 2 people! Extra clean& friendly staff! read more

Food was just barely acceptable. Service was slow. Lots of talking in the back. Interior was cheaply decorated. Would not go back!

Didn't think we would find a great Mexican restaurant in a German area. We had a taco salad that came out fast and to our liking. The only thing I didn't like was them adding a tip my bill. Don't decide for me how satisfied I am. A huge turn off for us read more

Note: take away order review only: The good: Our first nite in Helen, we got in after 7pm. Wanted something take away. Food was above average, I got the Chile Verde and my wife got the 1/2 fried chimichanga. Side of mex. chunky guacamole. The not so good: we also ordered 2 Mexican cokes and my order didn't come with the 3 tortillas that it was supposed to. Of course I didn't check this the moment I left. Note to all take away orders; double check your bag. read more

It was around 3:30 pm on a Sunday afternoon that my husband and I walked into this place. It is the only Mexican restaurant in the vicinity of Helen proper so we didn't have a choice. We were seated immediately as it wasn't busy at all. We were just craving for quesadillas so we made our orders as soon as we were seated. Service was pretty quick. But boy were the quesadillas such a disappointment The meats (I had chicken and my husband had the steak) were very salty...like they were marinated in the Dead Sea! The quesadillas were excessively greasy too...practically swimming in old used oil cause the chicken didn't taste like chicken and the steak didn't steak like steak either. Don't waste your time here. There's another Mexican restaurant 6 miles away in Cleveland. Take the drive there instead. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Greasy and very salty chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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Excellent Mexican food! Salsa is perfect! Good flavor without scorching your mouth. We eat here every time we come To Helen! Service is great and you can eat inside or outside! read more

Always a favorite of ours when visiting Helen! Friendly faces, quick service, & delicious food! Anna is a delight to have as a server & I've never had a plate I didn't enjoy here! read more

Came in to get some food after tubbing. The ambiance and service was already mids. My wife went to use the restroom and as she was using the bathroom I looked at the price. 17.50 for 3 tacos is outrageous. No sane person would pay that so we decided we would find somewhere else to eat. I did not try the food so I cannot rate that, but them talking trash as I left the restaurant put a bad taste in my mouth. I personally wouldn't eat here just because of the service and price. Food might be good, but usually bad service + high price= crappy food the overcharge tourists for. read more

You know when you have a server trying to show off that doesn't write down anyone's order...then comes back several times to clarify....then still gets it wrong? It won't happen with Amber as your server! She provided some of the best service I've ever had. It made our day on the River even better. Arrived for late lunch on a busy Saturday afternoon - the Dog Haus was taking too long to seat our big party. This place accommodated us all outside on the patio and despite being a party of 9, they were super attentive. Amber even split the bill for us! (Don't worry - we tipped her big!) Food was great - they have queso and guac comes in chunky or smooth consistency. Your choice. Arroz con pollo was delicious and the fajitas were perfect. Menu was big enough that everyone will be happy - from the meat eaters to the vegetarians. Margarita pitchers were available and these were the best option for our big party. Food came out quickly and we had plenty to take home. Amber even offered advice for where to go that night in Helen (Paul's Margarita Bar) and we ended up having a blast. This will be our go-to place after a day on the river. read more

1st time here. Had the fish taco platter. Everything was good, hot and fresh. Staff members were friendly and tentative.

avoid! Food here was blech and unacceptable. the mystery meat in fajitas was gross, they give 2cm x 2cm slivers of chicken and meat dont know how they are cutting but i think its to cover lack of taste. dog food. they didnt like coming outside to serve either, and most importantly, within an hour of eating here i was on toilet for hours with terrible stomach cramps and d. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - texas fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

It's your average Mexican restaurant located inside the German-town of Helen, GA. If you want a break from the weiners and sauerkraut, this place surely hits the spot. They have a great menu with a variety of Mexican favorites. Their Mexican soup is top notch and a good-sized portion. I also enjoyed the taco salad (rather light) and cheese dip and guac completed the chips and salsa. They open at 12, not 11. And they really didn't open until 12:20 for some reason. It's big inside and the prices are great. read more

Greasy. Salty. Over salty in fact. Over greasy too and not in a good way. Poorly decorated. Like most places in Helen, hanging on to past glory. Time for a complete revamp. read more

Only go for chips and dip. The salsa was great. The queso is also good, though our chunky guacamole could have been chopped a little more. I wouldn't recommend smooth. It was bitter on my platter's side salad. Then we had dinner. Erm. Not so great. The ground beef enchiladas were kinda yucky texture and very bland. I ordered garlic shrimp lite cuz I can't do rice and beans. The garlic was a little burnt which made it bitter. And there was like a quarter cup of the chopped garlic on the plate! Scraped it off my shrimp and asked for cocktail sauce as I saw they had a cocktail shrimp appetizer. The brought what I can only assume was tomato soup with horseradish flavor. Yuck. I dipped my shrimp in the salsa to save it. They would be better off serving it with that salsa and maybe a tablespoon of garlic - but never burn the garlic!! We saw the low reviews, but a different local place also had low reviews but we gave them a shot and they were good (Troll tavern). The mariachi band needs to tune their instruments and one singer shouldn't sing. Was a sad dinner overall :( read more

Food was ok. Service was slow. Food was slow. Thee was a lot of outside seating but the tables overlooked as parking lot.

A great alternative when you want to escape from the typical German fare in Helen. The food is 5 stars (and the options are fantastic!). They have all of the classic Mexican food options/combos, plus low carb options too! Service is good, some room for improvement (but it's a tourist town so you kind of expect that). Helen gets crazy busy during the summer and Oktoberfest, so be patient if visiting during those times. The ambiance is nice, and there is great outdoor seating. read more

I had a shrimp quesadilla with no peppers or onions. There was a pool of grease inside that I blotted with a napkin. I had rice and refried beans and the food was decent, I just got full quick as always. K liked his pork carnitas. JA thought the steak needed more seasoning in her fajitas but she ate it all. M had 2 ground beef quesadillas with rice & refried beans but he was too full to eat the second quesadilla because they were nice sized. JO had a steak quesadilla & queso on the side. We got a table quick and the service was good. read more

We came for lunch and sat at the picnic tables outside since it's an unseasonably warm day. The salsa, cheese dip, and tacos were good. The service was super fast, which is unusual in this time of low staff. The pricing was very reasonable (around $36 for lunch for 4 plus cheese dip). read more

The place was packed and we still got excellent service from Miguel . All the food was excellent and the margaritas were perfect read more

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Average place. We only had a couple margaritas here and didn't eat. Possibly they have amazing food, but we will never know. No music played while we ate. So the atmosphere was meh. But the staff and service is really attentive and great! The margaritas were ok. Just wasn't anything to write home about here. Maybe I'm too critical? But Mexican is my favorite! read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Most Mexican restaurants I've been to (outside of Mexico) all serve the same dishes, which makes for quick ordering and predictable food. The same is mostly true here, my combo fajitas were good but nothing special. Same with my daughter's bean burritos and rice. The one surprise we had here was a dish the waitress suggested to my husband that was off-menu and she said she couldn't pronounce the name. It was tilapia covered with steak and a spicy sauce. He was thrilled with the suggestion and the opportunity to try something that isn't available on every menu! What really bumped this place up to four stars, was our appreciation for their patience with our late arrival and with our menu suggestions. After a long day traveling with kids, it was greatly appreciated. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Off-menu, spicy fish & steak dish. - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Wow, expected better. Ordered take out. Waited about 20 minutes, it was hot. And salsa was tasty. Those are the positives. Opened bag to find chicken enchilada and beef burrito (ordered items) in individual containers. NO rice, No beans ans scant amount of sauce or cheese. The chicken nachos- lots of chicken. Little cheese. All food was very bland. Very. Come on people, you can do better read more

Like every restaurant in the area, they don't have enough staff and service was super slow. I expected that so I wasn't caught off guard by it. I ordered fajitas and cheese dip, both of which were OK. Certainly nothing special about it but it wasn't bad at all. The thing that made me leave were the flies. I didn't notice anything until they brought my food out and then suddenly I was swarmed by flies! I had as many as 5 crawling all over the place at the same time. I couldn't eat because I was trying to wave these flies away the entire time. I finally gave up and left. Gross. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Flies! Gross - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Awesome place and awesome Staff. I always visit the one underneath the Helendorf hotel and have great service. Cater to big parties and the food is fantastic. Defiantly try them out. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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They use American cheese as the cheese in the enchiladas. So gross. I asked for cheddar or any other cheese and they were like, we only use American in our food......which is amazing if I'm eating grilled cheese. I'm eating Mexican though, so assume it should be jack cheese or at the very least, cheddar. But no. It's American. read more

First I have to talk about the waitress omg. She has by far been my top waitress this year. She was friendly very upbeat. I believe her family owns the restaurant. She get ready to head off to college. Unbelievable young lady. The food here was fantastic and normally when eating at a Mexican restaurant they only have Mexican beers. But these guys had an local IPA. And didn't over charge you for it. Cariño, olvido tu nombre. Lo siento por eso. la razón por la que estábamos allí es porque un buen amigo mío murió. así que fuimos con Helen para alejarnos. usted fue la primera persona que vimos excepto el empleado del hotel. Hiciste las cosas mucho mejor gracias read more

We were visiting Helen, GA for Christmas and the restaurant we were planning on having dinner at was closed down, so walking back to our hotel we saw La Cabana and thought we would give it a try since it was on our walk back. So happy we did... the food and the service was wonderful. My husband had the Shrimp Diablo and I have the Combo #5 (beef, and cheese enchilada with rice and beans. Delicious... Don't hesitate to give it a try. read more

GREAT take out service and care during COVID-19. We called ahead, they were prompt, and they brought it out to the curbside for us with minimal contact. They wrote a personalized message in every container and threw in a free flan dessert as a token of gratitude. We were out of groceries and honestly were just were so tired of cooking at home and wanted a date night -- and are so grateful we could support their small biz. Great and delicious food -- if you are sheltering in place in the Helen area and are out of groceries and can't get them for a few days--a FABULOUS option. As long as they stay open and it's safe for everyone to be out--we will be back (and will definitely be back when this all blows over!!!) read more

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Great service and very good food quality. Wife and I enjoyed the service. Definitely recommend this place

Didn't intend to dine here but couldn't find parking at the place we wanted to try. Service was horrible from the time we sat down and until we attempted to check out and stood at the register for a long period of time before anyone decided to help us. Food was ok at best ... definitely not authentic! Salsa seemed to be missing cilantro and had very little flavor. I ordered the Mexicans quesadilla and it was pretty much shredded chicken and some cheese in a soft shell. Not very well grilled. My husband had some sort of beef enchilada and he described it was "just ok". read more

Cheap and good food service can be not the greatest but over all pretty good would go again

Waitress Maddie and Maria were both very nice and welcoming. We had two burritos, chips, Mexican guac and mild salsa. Food was very good. Place was clean and all employees wore masks. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Helen, Georgia

My wife and I stopped by for some Mexican food right after getting into town. The food, service and decor were great! I will definitely be back the next time I visit Hellen Georgia. read more