We finally found a cute/delicious Mexican spot. Close to Cocoa beach but the prices are very reasonable. The interior and exterior decoration is amazing. We loved the ambiance and character. There is plenty of seating and three huge bars. The service here is amazing. While the restaurant is very busy the servers are working very hard to keep things moving. You can see them all walking at high speed and even carrying 5 plates at a time. Very impressive. The salsa was really good with the fresh warm chips. For our entrees we had the Taco Tuesday deal. Three tacos for $9!!! I got carnitas and my husband got beef. They are a good size. Our kids got the chicken tenders and fries. Glad they had something different for kids that don't understand how amazing Mexican food is. For our drinks we got the traditional margaritas and the mix was so good. To finish things off we had to try the fried Icecream and it was enough for 4 people. Our kids tapped out because they were full. Really simple but yummy. Overall with the service, food and ambiance the restaurant is 10/10 for us. We can't wait to return. read more

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La Cantina in Cape Canaveral was highly recommended by a friend. 4 of us went on a Tuesday. Well it's a dive and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I just love good food. The service was really good. We ordered and the food came pretty fast. Unfortunately the server asked if we wanted sour cream and guacamole. We said yes. She did not say there would be a charge for these items. I don't mind paying but I would like to know. I ordered the chicken fajitas. It was odd that the chicken was in chunks and not slices. My sizzling plater was so hot that some of the food was black and charred. Other than that that the flavor was good. One of my friends ordered the fish of the day, which was so overcooked it was unpleasant. By far not gourmet, They had a good crowd of regular locals at the bar, where they seemed to be having a great time. read more

La Cantina - Fajitas, fish of the day and tostadas - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

Taco Bell waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better!!!!!!!!! 50 cent pool table was descent tho! and they green bay fans

They have very good freshly cooked Mexican food of a very high-quality. The waitresses and bartenders are courteous and friendly. read more

This place is pretty run down and dingy. It kind of shocks the senses when you first walk in ...but the relaxed atmosphere eventually takes over and you will have a good time. Especially if you hang out on the front patio. It appears that many of the hard core locals gather there and are very welcoming. It's all about drinking a beer, telling stories and laughter. Many people swear that the food is excellent but after two visits I still haven't ventured that far. They serve the beer and hard seltzer cold and at affordable prices. read more

La Cantina - Outdoor patio - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

After my parents tried to convince me this place had changed over and the food was "sooooo good" I went in with "high" expectations. I have never been more disgusted by food than at this place. There were 5 people in our party and every item that we had made me ill to even look at. The oil that the food was fried in appeared to have not been changed since the original opening of this place. Absolutely filthy. The food was the worst I've ever experienced. The beer selection is trash. The food was trash. I hate to be so negative...so my positives were...the server and the food runner were super nice and efficient. read more

Not Mexican at all. This place does not have any resemblance to a Mexican restaurant on the inside. No hard liquor. No authentic Mexican food at all. Not even TEX MEX. This is just another beer bar. Definitely Not a Mexican restaurant.. read more

Service was great server was on top of everything. Refills were good attitude was great. Food was OK. The dollar bills on the wall is the best part read more

One person said it was great and another said it was not good. I go with not good. It was pretty greasy and not authentic at all. Not my kind of Mexican food, for sure. read more

This place is full of character, with its walls lined with dollar bills. Our waitress, although very busy, took great care of us. There was 4 of us and all got different things and they were all good. I don't know that I would classify it as authentic Mexican, but we definitely liked it. read more

Went to "La Cantina" twice while out in Florida. Right outside Peacock Beach area. Overall, a yummy and quick bite to eat with pretty flavorful food. Our waitresses both times were extremely nice to us, definitely more accommodating when it was a larger party though. This definitely is not authentic Mexican food, however, the food was well seasoned and served on hot plates. The queso was phenomenal and served with free hot chips/cold salsa. Downside is they do not have margaritas, the homemade Sangria was pretty tasty though and they do have cold beers. Definitely worth stopping in if your in the area and want some quick with flavor. My recommendation is the chicken fajitas or the chicken enchiladas. If you are looking for authentic Mexican, keep on driving. If your looking for a relaxing bar with cold beer and decent food, worth the stop. read more

Great lunch ! Friendly service. Cold beer. Super good and prices !! Taco salad was awesome. Burgers are to die for. read more

La Cantina - Great sign!! Absolutely the opposite of the truth - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

actually pretty good. came here and it was fast service,food was amazing. entire family loved the food and the service. food was cheap, we had a party of six and it was roughly $75 for six meals and an app plus two alcoholic drinks and some soda and tea. now it is a bar so it does have that bar feelings to it but it was clean and decent. we signed a dollar and added to the wall. read more

NO BUENO. we have regularly been coming to this restaurant since 2003. it is not unusual for us to eat there several times a week. the food is marginal, but the dive atmosphere and cold draft beer is what makes this place. however, this evening we were treated very poorly by the owner himself and left without ordering any food. we were told we would have a wait for a table (we went late, since it was taco Tuesday). we asked to be placed on the list for a table because eating at the shallow bar is very uncomfortable, particularly for my 90 year old mother. we asked twice to be placed on the waiting list, the second time, we asked the owner who was busy washing silverware directly in front of us. We were not placed on any list. However, two 4 tops that are usually set apart became free and no one was waiting for a table. I asked the owner if we could move there and he said no, it was a six top, we would have to eat at the bar. this may not seem egregious, but the owner was not gracious or friendly in any way. but rather, he acted as if we were putting him out by asking to eat there. this particularly upset my mom, who like me, is from a generation in which people are kind to each other. net - we, nor our guests, will be back. moreover, I will spread the word in Villages of Seaport. enough is enough with people being rude and dismissive, particularly to their customers. read more

Please do not support this business. Not only did the food taste like it was from a can the restaurant was dirty and unwelcoming. I wish that I had not Prepaid because the confederate flag on the wall as I exited said all I needed to know. How can you racist people serve Mexican food???!!! read more

I stop here every time I'm in town it reminds me of the peninsula pub in door county Wisconsin. I always say treat people like you want to be treated and they do a great job , I would suggest you stopping by to say hello read more

This little neighborhood cantina is a real gem. The food was fantastic. We had four different meals and they were all the we have had. Jenifer is a hoot. She made our meal extremely enjoyable with her banter and good sense of humor. read more

Apparently NASCAR is more important than customer satisfaction... turned juke box off after I just played 10 songs that got cancelled... for NASCAR race no one is watching... college football, music and beer... several folks just picked up and left. It is a shame place is usually top notch... hope this doesn't happen again... Jeff turn the juke box back on!!! read more

Thought it would overcome the bad reviews but this review is truly well deserved. I walked in with my husband and stood by the bar waiting to be acknowledged for 5 minutes. Two ladies at the bar and neither of them greeted us, the just walked to the back. This is not a mexican cantina this is an American bar, by the way it looks and smells I would rather go to Taco Bell. But really try The Catrina down the road!!!! read more

I love this little place. Quaint old building with wonderful staff! Debbie took great care of us. Football was on their multiple TVs and we even got in a game of pool. The food was delicious and the beer was ice cold. It's a great place for locals and tourists! It's a judgement-free zone! read more

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Admittedly this places a little run-down from the outside, but the service was excellent, food was fresh (chips made fresh for each basket!), and the atmosphere was fun. Pleasantly surprised! Oh, and they stay open late, so that's a plus ! The fajita meat was juicy and tender and the house habanero hot sauce was fire! read more

Staff never understands what you are asking for. Also if you don't mind the roaches at the table with you. My order never came out correct. It' decorated like most Mexican restaurant. They just need to work on speaking English or at least understanding what you ask for. read more

Uhhhh. I took ONE bite and it was gross...we got tacos and a burrito and it was dried, bland as hell taco "meat". I make better tacos at home. The server/bartender was a bad vibe and didn't even want to serve. The place felt like a bad, dark, eery aura about it. I wish that wasn't the first place I went to on a Saturday. I also regret spending $40 dollars there. Dont, just don't. read more

Food is good and the beer is cold. Make sure you are up to date with all your shots because this place is really gross. If there's a category below dive bar, that would be LA Cantina. read more

This place has been here forever and you can tell. 20+ years ago when my girlfriend and I were underage this is one of the places we could go and get served beer. Definitely a bar that serves "Mexican" food and not a Mexican restaurant with a bar. Not even a liquor bar at that. Food was subpar, but not unreasonably priced. Cold AC and friendly, attentive service makes it a two star establishment for me. But if you're into draft beer and one legged women this is the place for you! read more

Y'all need to relax. Don't know what you were expecting but, this is a good friendly beer bar. Basic at its best. Ice cold beer on tap ... Bud, Bud Light or Amber Bock. That's it. A few bottle choices as well. While the *ahem* "Mexican Food" is tasty - it is far from authentic. My go-to is the burger which you will find is pretty darn good and, given a discussion I heard from the kitchen is fresh beef from a local butcher. The fish sandwich is as good as any in the area and I understand is sourced locally too. (No I am not a shill for the management) So, if you intend to hold this this place to an unreasonable standard please stay away - nobody needs that kind of negativity. If you want good basic food, a friendly atmosphere, and approach it all with a good sense of humor this is the place for you. Who knows maybe I'll buy you a beer. read more

It's no secret I have publicly stated on more than one review that I am an aficionado of mom-and-pops and "greasy spoon" establishments. Though there are some appealing attributes to the chains (such as consistency and overall appealing decor) in my mind something is simply missing. What might that be? I think I can sum it up in one word: Character. And this place, La Cantina, has definitely got some character. From the street, the restaurant really isn't much to look at, and for that matter, it's not much to look at from the inside. But what it lacks in beauty and curb appeal, it makes up wholly on, yes, you got it - character. Though a bar definitely predominates over the inside of the locale, there is plenty of seating for the restaurant portion of this place - plenty. And if given a chance, you'd be amazed at how good (and cheap - in a good way) the food really is. My wife had their chimichanga special whereas I had their Juanita Plate (one chicken taco, one beef burritto, and one chicken enchilada). Everything was absolutely delicious, plentiful, and hot (as in it was just cooked an brought to the table immediately.) I really didn't expect this quality and service - it was quite a surprise. Speaking of the service - it was exactly how I like it, friendly, chatty, and super efficient. I wish I could remember her name, but we're planning on going back anyway, so maybe we'll cross paths again. Now, back to the character - what makes this a "different" place is that they will "let" you tape up a dollar bill with a message written on it - anything (and I do mean anything from what I read taped up to the wall.) So one dollar poorer, the wife and I left our dollar bill for posterity. All I can say is that the place was good, the food was good, and we had some fun... read more

Okay, folks, don't come to La Cantina expecting a culinary trip to gourmet Mexico. You'll be disappointed like the Yelpers who hold places like this to ridiculously high standards. Look, this place is a neighborhood dive bar at its finest. I went there last night with another couple and we had a good experience. Not an off-the-hook great experience, but we were expecting good and that's exactly what the folks at La Cantina delivered. For that, I give four stars. Our server, Courtney, appeared to be solo on a Wednesday evening, but she held tough and gave us prompt, attentive and cheerful service throughout our meal. As is the custom, we wrote our names on dollar bills and taped them to the ceiling. My wife and I got out of there for $29.00 before tip for two entrees, an extra side, and 6 beers. The entire bill was less than the tip I left the night before for dinner at the Fat Snook. Awesome! If you're a douche bag who thinks every dining experience should be a trip to The Ritz, stay away. By the way, the locally made hot sauce is nothing short of fantastic and the bathrooms were clean so beware of elitist Yelpers, lol! read more

Ok...no margaritas. Beer wine only. Ordered steak got a combo. Must have run out. Lower the price and would rate better. Needed margarita as I wait because they don't take orders over the phone. read more

I'm not really sure how to rate La Cantina....if you're looking for a dive bar with cheap American beer and sticky bathrooms then I guess you'll be happy here. However, from the looks of the place outside and their big, festive La Cantina sign, I was expecting a lot more! I was getting excited for some good down home Mexican cooking and maybe a margarita. However, we walked in and my brain spun a bit and I almost walked out to check again that I didn't just enter a time warp. No craft beer only 'Merican labels here, no food that night, they don't make margaritas because they don't have a liquor license....a Mexican place that doesn't make margaritas...huh?! The bartender was so friendly and we had a good chat with a few of the locals but sadly, if you're visiting from out of town, I'd say skip it. read more

La Cantina - Amber Bocks 2 for $3! - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

I'm sure they've got some decent meals but don't expect more than you would at your local townie bar, especially the ones in smaller towns. Don't eat the "queso." You're stomach will thank me tomorrow. If you prefer Nascar driving sports bars, this is your place. If you're craving halfway decent Mexican food - this is not. read more

This was an amazing find near the hotel. The food was amazing and the price was more then reasonable. The wait staff was pleasant and attentive. The bonus was we went at dinner and so did an entire flock of peacocks! read more

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been driving past this place for years and finally went in. the food was surprisingly good. Don't get me wrong, it's super basic, but sometimes that's what you want and it's a bonus when the simple, familiar dishes are well prepared. They take a while, but the menu does warn you about the timing upfront. The bar takes up a majority of the space (as it should be by god) and there are plenty of TVs to watch the games. They even have pool and darts (score) in the back. They have domestic drafts and mostly domestic bottles (with a few token Mexican beers). The most important tip I can give is: it's a Packers bar. Plan accordingly... read more

Don't let the exterior scare you away. This place had the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. Very decent portions at better than reasonable prices. There were eight people in our party and the bill was only $106!!!!! You can't beat that with a stick. If you're a Cheese Head, this place is a must stop. #Greenbaypackers read more

A local dive at its best. Do not expect authentic mexican cusine but the food is good and reasonably priced. The homemade hotsauce was unique. Jalapeño peppers vinegar and spices. I would rate it 4 to 5 out of 10, but considering I enjoy ghost peppers let the initiated beware. Pepper heads no sweat. The enchilada soup was fantastic with a little bite. A great place for a beer and decent food. Mexican gourmands don't come here if your picky. This place has gotten bad reviews from some who expected too much. It is a local dive at its best. read more

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While the food and bar staff are good the owner seems to think that it's ok to call and do whatever he wants. Everyone came here to watch football and listen to music. The owner called and demanded that all channels be changed to the race that no one cared about and that the music be shut off. Nice way to loose business. read more

Had a fun lunch and afternoon in this local hang out. The beer is as cold as their street sign claims ("beer as cold as your ex" ) not making it up - it's that kind of place. Service is the kind that makes me miss the Midwest, where the bartender gets your drink ready when they see you pull up. No wonder, the owner is from WI. Pack fans delight! My nachos were delicious and so was my husband's chimichanga. Touch Tunes style juke box and local flavor, kept us entertained for quite awhile. Can't wait to return! Thanks Deb and Dave - ya'll are the BEST! read more

The absolute worst "Mexican" food I've ever had. They do not serve margaritas and the queso was melted velveeta cheese with some salsa mixed in. The poor waitress was trying her best but really needed someone helping her. She had never heard of tacos carne asada which is one of the most basic Mexican tacos you can get. The chips were good but that was just about it. read more

La Cantina - Horrible "queso" dip that was basically just velveeta cheese melted with some salsa. - American Near Me - Cape Canaveral, Florida

I would give this place a 5 based on the employees bc they're awesome. we went in to watch footbal, drink beer, and eat. it was going great until the owner called and told the bartenders to turn off the jukebox and change all of the tvs to the nascar race. we almost mutinied. we cashed out and left. if the owner's not there it's an awesome bar to hang out. read more

Disgusting! What a dump! Local drunks and trash. "Mexican" food? That's a joke. We walked in and we all wanted to leave but decided to give it a shot. We should have left. They only serve beer and wine. The whole place was disgusting. Carpet was filthy. Avoid at alllll costs! read more