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    La Cantina Bar and Grill

    3.5 (55 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Mexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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    Menu, back, 13Jan2026
    Nicholas H.

    Fairly basic looking restaurant with seating for about 10 parties of 4 it looks like. Unfortunately plays country music. The service is very friendly and attentive, but not too in your meal. I liked to see that the menu was pretty concentrated, not trying to be too many things. I got some wings, a barbacoa burrito, and a singular fish taco. For the wings I got them naked with ginger orange sauce. They were hot, crispy, and you could get the orange flavor. Not so much on the ginger, but you could see the ginger in the sauce on the plate. The fish taco, I was told, is one of their most popular dishes, and I can taste why. The vegetables and squirt of lemon went a long way in having this taste fresh and vibrant, while the sauce and fish were not heavy and allowed for an easy eating taco. The burrito, what a burrito it was. Since the tortilla reminded me of a crispy pizza crust, and they serve pizzas here, I imagine this got finished off in the pizza oven. The filling was all balanced, between the meat, rice, and cheese, while the crisp tortilla gave it a crunch. I was also really impressed with the prices here, super reasonable and that's before the military discount. I'll definitely be trying this place again.

    The "AFTER" shot. It was so delicious I couldn't wait
    David E.

    Fantastic find! Thank you Interweb Goddess of Eats for leading me to this spot! Was craving Mexican while on road doing school assemblies in CT. Their menu is very good. WINGS. Ordered 6 as a guilty appetizer. Came exactly as hoped for with extra crunch. Buffalo Garlic very nicely proportionate and zingy. Fresh celery/carrots too. The Birrira Taxo special as good as I've had. Generous and flavorful portion of meat, tacos were fresh homemade. Served was extra warm, cheerful and helpful. Extra shout out to her serving "the moon" booth. Don't pass this gem up.

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    Matthew S.

    Overall fine experience but I need to average it out at 3 due to the highs and lows. For starters let's be clear, it is not solely a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a bar and grill that specializes in Mexican. They also have burgers, pizza, and pasta for the non Mexican food eaters. I have mixed feelings on the food. The chimichanga was one of the best I've ever had. It was so unique and flavorful. I loved it. Unfortunately the sides were all just average. The rice and beans were bland and the chips tasted average. The margaritas were below average. They were very sour and not strong at all. The presentation however was very nice. I loved the cute little mugs!! The service time was average but the people were super sweet!! They were all very nice and accommodating. The ambiance was also average. The restaurant side was very bland with minimal artwork or anything. The bar side, however, had nice art and twinkle lights that were very pretty. Their biggest pro was the price. They were super inexpensive and you get a lot for the price. I loved that! Overall I would come back, but would probably try some other places first. They have a lot of potential!!

    Delicious Shrimp Fajitas
    Linda M.

    We were looking for a place to stop on our trip home and saw a review of this little place online. Definitely a neighborhood type place - bar was quite full. Everything down to the side of mexican rice was delicious. Shrimp were jumbo size and cooked perfectly in my husband's fajita. Enjoyed the chicken enchilada which was GF. Daughter enjoyed the pastor taco. Will definitely come again if we are in the area.

    This is the lobster taco
    Angela F.

    Last night my daughter took me here for my birthday. It started off great, waitress was nice, we ordered our food and one of the specials was crunchy lobster taco. You get two for $16 . Thought I would try it. Well I get my plate and it's almost like nothing just the two tacos and the lobster meat was deep fried to make it crunchy 4 small burnt looking pieces and tasted like burnt grease. I said something to the waitress and she had the manager come over. He came over with a huge attitude. Maybe insulted someone didn't like something I don't know. He was rude I explained this was my first time here and it's my bday dinner and that this was almost nothing for the price. He didn't seem happy and did nothing . It's not like everything else was not good because it was. My daughter's food was good I ended up eating some of that. But soon as we made the complaint even the waitress didn't come back as much all 3 of us sat there with empty cups for a while. Finally got another drink and this time it was made with less things in it then the last time. I work right near here as an emt and I definitely would buy lunch or dinner from there while working but the managers attitude towards me definitely made me think twice before ever giving him my money again.

    Wings and pizza. So yummy!

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    25 days ago

    Only went there once big menu but honestly me and my fiancé were both underwhelmed can't say I would recommend this place

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    Stopped in for Cinco de mayo and it was great. Good drinks and great food. Everything was reasonably priced

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    3 years ago

    Drinks cost to much not enough booze but foods ok lower your prices on drinks or add more booze

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    3 years ago

    Food was good, small and cozy, friendly staff. I'm not big on that kind of food and I thought it was delicious. Fish tacos were my favorite.

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    4 years ago

    Great tacos and margaritas went here for lunch got 8 tacos and a margarita and it was under 40 bucks you can't beat it.

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    4 years ago

    I've been there twice and I'll go back again. the food is good & drinks strong. It's a good lunch spot.

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    4 years ago

    Pastrami Ruben. Meat was dried up. Ate half of it before I realized the meat was off. Spent the next day sick as a dog. Never again.

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    4 years ago

    Food is consistently delicious!! Steak and chorizo tacos and the fish tacos are always fantastic!

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    5 years ago

    Food was awesome, service was wonderful, super chill! Didn't have to wait too long, and there were chips and salsa to occupy us.

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    8 years ago

    Quaint little place. Good portions at a good price. Always attentive service with a smile..

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    7 years ago

    Staff was friendly. Enchiladas were disgusting. Chimichanga left a lot to be desired. Refried beans were definitely from a can.

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