Not sure if this place changed ownership.. I had lunch today. The waitress was very nice and suggested the pork tacos as well as the fish. My friend had a shrimp burrito. The chips and salsa were good. The tacos were very authentic. I actually will be back they were excellent. I did not care for the atmosphere. It was very cold and lacked any dining experience. So take out is what I'd do. read more

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. read more

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I have had 2 pizzas from here that weren't on there menu pepperoni and honey and hamburger mac & cheese they both were amazing. The new owners are great. My Pizza came really messed by the delivery ,so the owner personally brought it to me personaly to avoid it happening again read more

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. read more

La Cantina Bar and Grill - The "AFTER" shot. It was so delicious I couldn't wait - Pizza Near Me - Plainfield, Connecticut

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!! read more

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I first attempted to eat at this restaurant on a Thursday evening. There was no available parking on site which, I deemed as a potential positive as it was so popular. On entering the establishment I was informed there were no tables available due to "trivia night". The restaurant was packed with an older crowd that wasn't eating but having wine etc. Nothing to suggest trivia night was lucrative for ordering food from he restaurant. The following Sunday I ordered takeout. Both pizzas were alright but excessively salty. The grinder was on stale bread. The fish and chips tasted like they were cooked in old oil and tasted of other fried food. No tartare sauce or coleslaw but generous amount of unseasoned fries. Sadly after hearing so many positives about this restaurant it will not be somewhere I return to. read more

So as you can tell by the pictures that is kind of how their food comes very messy way more messy than even in the picture and it's sloppy food taste is 50/50 so I guess if it's your last resort it's okay but bring a lot of napkins. read more

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

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. read more

La Cantina Bar and Grill - This is the lobster taco - Pizza Near Me - Plainfield, Connecticut

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. read more

La Cantina Bar and Grill - Delicious Shrimp Fajitas - Pizza Near Me - Plainfield, Connecticut

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.

Worst Mexican food I have ever had. The enchiladas were dry and way over cooked. Despite the plate being hot out of the oven, the refried beans were cold, and the shredded cheese not melted. There didn't seem to be any sauce on the enchiladas at all. Husband's tacos were a bit of a train wreck, they just fell apart and were unmanageable. The barbacoa was good, so he just ate that with a fork and called it good. The menu has a wide variety of choices such as pizza, sandwiches and American dinners, maybe those are better options but stay away from the Mexican. Service was very slow for not being busy, but waitress was very nice. read more

This was my first time eating here. We ordered take out.Portions were large with the exception of the Guacamole side.My husband and I split a barbacoa burrito with sides of rice and beans. Authentic Mexican fare at a great price. Definitely will eat here again. read more

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.

My husband and I found this place while traveling and it was delicious. The atmosphere was low key but the food was really great! I got the fish tacos and they were some of the best I've had. read more

This places def suffers from identity crisis. When we came here we came to the right side from the bar and were the only people in here. The left side appears to be more of a bar/lounge area and the right side could've been a more family friendly restaurant but the fluorescent lighting made it difficult to be comfortable in that area. We got the taco specials and they were actually really good. My son enjoyed them as well. I got the taco salad which was huge but good and my sons father got the quesadilla's. They weren't bad but a little bland definitely! But the menu was striking- they had so many different types of food, Italian, American, etc. But overall the food was quite good! Just suffers a bit of an identity crisis. Our waitress was very friendly as well! It wouldn't be my first choice for Mexican food but considering that it's located in the middle of nowhere with very few restaurants nearby I would definitely eat here again! read more

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

What a shock! Great food, great service and great specials! They run something different every night of the week. Drove by here a million times and never stopped in, we will be back for the Wednesday fish night taco night! Fantastic margaritas! read more

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.

Favorite happy hour restaurant in Plainfield. Big meaty wings with many varieties. Inexpensive margaritas and 1/2 price appetizers Monday-Friday 2-6. It's become a tradition already. Excellent restaurant food as well. read more

La Cantina Bar and Grill - Wings and pizza. So yummy! - Pizza Near Me - Plainfield, Connecticut

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

Placed an order the other night. Ordered a child taco salad and chicken tenders and fries. Taco salad was $7 fries and tenders were $13. Bill came to $30. My husband came home with the order and was surprised it was so expensive. I called and spoke To the rudest manager I have ever dealt with. He told me I hadn't ordered a child's salad but an adult one. I finally had to hang up on him he was so nasty. On top of that the food was lousy. I ended up throwing the taco salad in the garbage. What a waste of money and time read more

A solid four awesome staff and food just Im not the type that goes for kids on bar sides I do understand the time were in but just I dont believe in kids being on or in bar rooms. read more

Every single time I order form here the food is good don't get me wrong but they always forget items on delivery. The girl at the front had the whole order correct but once again items were forgotten at delivery. CHECK YOUE ORDER BEFORE THEY LEAVE!!! read more

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

I'm torn over this rating. I want to give this place two or three different ratings, not just one or an average. First, my drinks - margarita with Cabo, were awesome. I'd rate them a 6. Fresh, light, no bottled mixer, just perfection in a glass. Second - service - a solid 5. My waiter (who also mixed the drinks) was friendly, not overly intrusive, and it didn't hurt that she was 'easy on the eyes'. Third - sadly - the food. My fish tacos were somewhere below 'mediocre'. The fish was in the form of 'fish nuggets', and tasteless. Fillings etc. boring. Came with no sides. (Would a scoop of tasty rice and beans break the bank here?) Any home cook could best this dish. When I'm in the area again, I'll stop back, order a drink, and try something else off the menu. Hopefully they do something Mexican very well. read more

I give three stars because I've had them twice with two different experiences. The first was great, I had a chicken burrito and pulled pork nachos and enjoyed everything. The second time I had chickens tacos and couldn't even eat more than 2 bites. The chicken was absolutely flavorless and dry and there were more raw onions than anything else. I ended up throwing away everything. read more

Online on the menus on everything says they're open till 10 o'clock well maybe they need to verify that only the bars open till 10 o'clock. Poor communication. Some food is good some food is to dry. The girls never get the order right "oh I'm sorry" every single time! Or something is forgotten. Plus they never give you a total. I will not be returning after this. There's way better food out there and way less bull crap!!!! read more

Don't be thrown off by the name and description! This place does have Mexican food on the menu but also lots of American food too! The dishes here are modern, delicious and fairly priced. The two times we came here, we LOVED it! The food is great, the drinks are made well, ambience is a plus and the girls on staff are all sweethearts. A new gem!! Definitely give this place a try. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Great food and friendly staff. We were up birding and fishing on the Moosup river when we stopped in for really good tacos and homemade chili. Came back a few days later for the fried fish and clam special, complete with chowder, all very good and quite inexpensive. Looks like a good place to drink beer too! read more

The other night I had a wonderful plate of chicken parm at Plainfield's local MEXICAN restaurant. I was very confused but the food was delicious so no complaints here! $8 pasta nights on Thursday nights. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti, my fiancé the same but with ziti. Portion was huge and the chicken was nice and crispy like it should be! Very affordable, bunch of craft beer on tap. Waitress was very friendly and accommodating with a good sense of humor. Fiancé and I will be back! Maybe I'll try the Mexican next time. read more

I ordered the enchiladas for takeout and they were disgusting I didn't even eat it all I threw it away will never order that again!!! they should take Mexican off their menu because they didn't taste Mexican at all!!! read more

We stopped on a road trip and OMG so delicious. We had the chips and guacamole with fajitas and chicken Parmesan and it was all so good. Along with friendly staff I give this 5 stars!!! Yum! read more

We tried the food for the first time tonight, ordered carry-out. It was absolutely delish and the vibe inside looked cool. Can't wait to sit in next time! read more

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

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

My husband and I eat here almost every week. The tacos are amazing as is everything else we have ever ordered such as the pizza, salads, and fajitas. One of the best restaurants in this area. The bartenders, especially Danielle and Ashley, are awesome. They make great drinks and are always friendly. The owner always makes a point to come out and wave hello. Highly, highly recommend this place read more

Great find in Plainfield, CT. I've taken family and friends here 3 times now and no one has been disappointed. The one reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the menu can be a tad pricey but since we are from West Hartford it doesn't make a difference for us. Pizza is AS GOOD as New York Pizza, and today I was blown away by the La Cantina wrap which had salmon, guac and lettuce. Delicious. read more

We decided to try La Cantina (it's located where New York pizza used to be) during lunch today (Wednesday) needless to say it wasn't very busy,anyways, I ordered the chicken tacos and my s/o also got something off of the Mexican section of the menu. His food was okay, but definitely nothing special. Our food came out rather quickly, however when I bit into my taco I felt that there was a bone, I took it out and went for another bite... Another bone (both of these were small) then thought I'd give one of my other tacos a try, bad idea. This time I bit into a rather large (bigger than a quarter sized) bone! Seriously? I was extremely disappointed with our experience and I think it's rather safe to say we won't be returning or recommending this business to our friends. read more

La Cantina Bar and Grill - Picture of all the bones that were in my chicken... - Pizza Near Me - Plainfield, Connecticut

My husband and I stopped here kind of randomly on a trip to Eastern Connecticut based on the reviews. It was excellent! Low-key vibe, the service was really good, and the food was excellent! They start off with a complementary tray of salsa and chips which are excellent really good--fresh salsa! Not too hot, just right. We had an app of calamari: not Rhode Island good but still good. For lunch I ordered a trio of fish tacos and my husband had the beef and chorizo tacos. The tacos are served in small, soft tortillas, which is my preference. My husband had a meal so his came with a little side salad of fresh cucumbers and he really enjoyed the tacos. I had the fish tacos which were delicately fried slices of cod with shredded lettuce and a sauce. I couldn't eat more than one. We also each had a house margarita with salt, and neither of us finished them! Our entire bill was only about $35, and we left $10 for the excellent server. Would def go back! read more

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