Definitely would not come back to this overpriced wanna be Chipotle. The food was drenched in chili powder. Chips were chips, queso can you say Velveeta with pico. The Asada was under seasoned and over cooked, the rice tasted like Uncle Ben's Spanish rice box with extra chili powder for the color. Staff was not very helpful and any customization to your order will not be granted or it will be left off on accident. Save your self a walk up those three flights of stairs and go somewhere in the village. read more

Ehhhh not much of a fan. The food was not very tasty and didn't look very appetizing, the service was off as well. Staff wasn't welcoming. This place has a grungy feel and it's outward appearance doesn't give you the idea that kitchen is very hygienic. Not my cup of tea but perhaps your experience will be better. read more

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Damn son. That food was good like Ernesto's in Sacramento. Decent prices, amazing quality, and I honestly ate their twice in one day. It's nice to find bad ass Mexican food in Vail Village. That is what is up. read more

Not good. I ordered the macho burrito and my husband ordered the california burrito. We both agreed the burritos had the most gristly meat of any burrito we'd ever eaten. Flavor was less than par. Free chips were barely mediocre. Service was nothing special at all. You order at the register and are required to tip when ordering...a pet peeve of mine. Margaritas tasted pretty good but had very low alcohol content. Atmosphere was very casual and basically outside the vail locker room. Chipotle is better. Heck, Taco Bell is better. Take dental floss. We won't return. read more

If you're like us and didn't make a reservation on a saturday night to any dinner restaurant in Vail, GO HERE! The burritos are sooooo good and the queso is amazing!! The service is so fast too, food came out in less than 5 minutes. read more

This place was amazing!! First though, do not be turned off by its location. It's sorta wedged in between floors of the parking garage and the Vail Information Center. It almost feels like it's in a subway station. There's a couple of stairways coming and going and there's a lot of foot traffic with people not dining at La Cantina. But don't worry about any of that. I had bites of my son's beef taco, my wife's spicy burrito and all of my fish tacos and it was all awesome. There were five salsas available of varying heat and they were all great. And as you would expect, they can mix up a good margarita. If you're strolling the Ford Park or the east end of Vail Village and looking for some fantastic, not to mention affordable, Mexican food, La Cantina is the place. read more

This, is a fantastic local spot that is truly a hidden gem. No frills, low prices, and great food. I recommend taking this to go and enjoying outside in the summer! Great place to eat! read more

Major local gem, this place rocks! Fresh food, good sized portions and very reasonably priced. We had chicken nachos to share and margaritas and beers. Everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked amazing. Lots of locals dining there, this is out new apre ski hangout! read more

We ate here twice on our week-long trip. Great central (though a little hidden) spot to grab a cheapish lunch in a town that's notoriously known for being expensive when it comes to food. Salsa bar was a winner as well! Tried several items including burritos, tacos, enchiladas and chilaquiles. All were very tasty and as for the 'service' it's just order at the counter - they'll bring your food out and clean up after you - don't really know how that could be substandard. Also hilarious that this is a 'dive' by Vail standards. I'm suprised by the negative reviews here and glad that we ended up here on the recommendation of some locals because based on the Yelpers only I would have skipped it. read more

Watch out for the crooks here. I ordered a wrap and of 4 items in the wrap (abt 8$), they were out of 3. Well that happens, and the cashier helpfully offered to substitute beans instead which made the wrap into a bean and cheese burrito (about 6$). The cashier swipes my card, but suddenly the price seems to have jumped up to close to 10$. Turns out she has started with the wrap, added extra to it, and never mentioned it hoping to peddle the junk for a premium. Only after being discovered did she admit to charging extra. Some of my colleagues were hungry so they bore the humiliation of being ripped off, and i can assure everyone the food is very solidly taco bell standard. But hey, as a bonus you can get ripped off if you don't watch carefully. Don't waste your time here like my poor friends did, just walk downstairs to yeti or bol or any of the million other places nearby. read more

absolutely horrible customer service as usual. The lady with bright hair gets my order wrong and says it's my fault and won't make the what I ordered. (only thing different I ask for is no pico.) I get a whole different burrito then I order and apparently its on me. you don't expect much when eating a 9$ burrito in a bus station but the bare minimum of custom service should still be met. read more

I got a bean burrito over here and was in a bit of a rush because I needed to get on a bus. I did not mind waiting for my burrito but the lady behind the counter was not friendly and told me to move while I was waiting for my food. When she first told me to move I did not understand and she was like don't stand where the line forms. I was reading the menu and debating on getting some more food for my wife. The place was completely empty and no one was behind me or ahead of me. Any way I waited about 19 minutes for my burrito. Again not a big deal and I should have probably asked how long it was going to take. The burrito was nothing special. It was good but nothing unique or memorable about it. The burrito also did not have cheese on or in it but it did have guacamole. The burrito was a good size and I let my wife have a couple bites. It was a bit expensive for a burrito but everything in Vail is expensive. I would come back here if was not in a rush and really wanted some Mexican food. read more

Awesome and legit best margaritas in town!! Awesome margaritas and food. Easy to find in the Vail parking lot garage. read more

La Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Whole staff is amazing but especially the bartender Collin, he was so fast and kept the bar clean and in order.

I give the food four stars, but the staff and specifically the woman of whom calls herself the manager With curly brown hair and a lot of make up, treats people poorly...she gets the 1. We spend every weekend at our condo in the village and patronize your restaurant at least once a weekend and every single time she flies around the room barking orders at patrons. What kind of an owner would allow this night after night. read more

This restaurant is in the parking structure at Vail. It's so convenient to eat, the food tastes good, the portions are huge, it's cheap, it's a casual spot, and it has an unlimited salsa bar! What more could I ask for! Finding anything decently priced at Vail is already difficult enough but this place has everything I need. We always come to ski at Vail with a big group so we have tried almost everything on the menu. My favorites are the nachos, the crunchy beef tacos, and burritos. This place is not a fancy sit in restaurant so if you're visiting Vail and trying to explore the town, I would probably skip out on this place. But if you are like me and coming to enjoy a day on the slopes and don't want to spend too much time and money for a quick bite, this place would be perfect for you. I enjoy eating here every time I'm in town to ski and will continue to be a repeat customer. read more

This place was just ok. We stopped here on our way to Denver for lunch. Had the chips and guacamole, chicken taco, pork taco and fish taco with 2 sodas. $29 for decent essentially fast food Tex mex. Salsa was pretty bland (tasted like marinara). Also, we parked in the Solaris garage which apparently is the only one that charges for parking, so find a free garage to park to save some $$$ read more

The best burrito in vail. Spicy carnitas. Its cheap, quick, and sooooo good. I work across the street at Sundae and anytime i get a craving i just run up the steps and order a burrito (free chips and homemade salsa). They have a huge menu and im excited to try other options. Everything is made in house and is just quality and tasty. read more

Owner was verbally abusive to us and used foul language. Very angry lady. I won't be back!

A hidden find in a transit station. Our friend recommended this place and it was spot on! We had the spicy fish tacos, a couple of crispy tacos and the California burrito. Really satisfying after a day on the slopes! And the margarita was strong! read more

La Cantina - Crispy tacos, spicy fish tacos and a California burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Worst experience I've ever had with a waitress/cashier. This woman should not be working in a customer facing job. She was rude when I walked up, and placed my order. Then she literally cursed me out loudly and clearly to the gentlemen sitting at the bar because she knew I wasn't going to leave a tip after her rudeness and not even having the food yet. I then smiled and gave her $20 tip on an $19 bill thinking I would brighten her day, and she cursed me out even more. She was rude the last time I was there as well. Too bad, been coming here and recommending it for 20 years....no more. read more

Great choice and best value in vail. Burritos and tacos are great and so are the burgers. Must try this place.

Great prices, food, and drinks. If you're looking for a no-frills spot in Vail, don't think twice. Usually a good after ski crowd that sticks around into the evening. The bar is a great spot to sit to watch whatever sports are on that night, or call it in and grab takeout! read more

Best cheapish eats in Vail. Great margs. Don't let the bus station location keep you away, it's a pretty good atmosphere as well. I recommend the spicy carnitas burrito. read more

First time coming here. I don't know they are saying the food is good when it isn't. Everything we ordered it wasn't authentic. Everything we tasted it tasted from the can. The house margarita wasn't good as well. Also to top it off we were rudely asked to pick up our plates. Never coming here again. read more

Over the last ten days I've been around the Valley trying to find the best breakfast burrito by the time the Chair lifts starts. Between Beautiful Beaver Creek and Vail. La Cantina is the most authentic breakfast burritos. Reminds me when growing up and my cousin Grandma would make them with love. Many to choose from under $10.00 real good price for around here. OPEN BY 8am. Also you can request things that are not on the menu just need to ask. read more

Meh. What drew my husband and I here was the low-key vibe as compared to other swanky establishments in town. We definitely felt more like we belonged here and were happy with the reasonable prices. However, the salsa bar is nothing to rave about and the food feels a little too Casa Bonita for my taste. I probably wouldn't come back. If you don't mind heading 10 minutes up I70 to Avon, see my reviews for Ticino and Vin48 instead! read more

This is a great, quick spot to grab lunch. The Mexican food was really good. Michael the bartender waiter runs circles around most servers I have seen. read more

La Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vail, Colorado

So amazing. First time in I ate 3 tacos and a chile relleno because it was just too good to stop. Made sure to come back again before leaving town, and had a beef taco, a chicken taco, and a shrimp quesadilla. All of it was incredible. Fresh ingredients, greasy tacos, strong margarita. Couldn't ask for more! Also, way cheaper than anywhere in the village, and way worth it. Thank you La Cantina, I will be back! read more

La Cantina - Shrimp quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Just what I was looking for in Vail. My family and I were just passing through and didn't really want to sit down in a super pricey restaurant. It was quick, pretty tasty and definitely a ton of food. The restaurant also helped customize my order as well. Super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend for a quick to-go option. read more

Great value and tasty, best value in Vail! Had carne burrito good size and fresh, server was very friendly!

Dirty. Horrible service. The guy at the register acted like a jerk. They forgot to give us our chips and were annoyed when I asked. Did I mention dirty? Gross. read more

This place is conveniently located near the Vail Transportation Center. Their menu isn't huge so it makes ordering easy. There is a free salsa bar inside. Service was average. I ordered a beer and the 2 crispy taco meal. I tried the chicken and beef tacos and it came with rice and refried beans. The food came out after about 10 minutes. The entire meal was nothing special. It's one of the cheapest places to eat in Vail but I'd probably pay a few more dollars for something tastier. read more

This is my go-to place to grab a bite to eat when I'm in Vail. Great food, strong drinks, and local atmosphere at a price point that locals and families traveling on a budget can afford! Love the made-to-order guac and salsa bar :) this is also the best place to stop in for an incredible breakfast burrito before hitting the slopes in the winter! read more

After a good morning of riding, the crew was hungry and looking for something quick, filling, and reasonably priced. Walkable from gondola one/Vail Village, this place nailed it. I had the California. A good-sized burrito with french fries in it was precisely the fuel my body required to finish the day strong. Don't get me wrong, this place is not going to be the best or most authentic Mexican food you will ever eat but reasonably priced and pretty tasty in Vail is worth seeking out. It's a bit hard to find at first in the lower level of the Vail Transit Center but there's a bar. read more

Great food! Very flavorful enchilada and tacos. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. They served it up super quick, which is great when you have hungry kids and are just stopping in on a road trip. read more

This is a decent place on a budget, but not a great find. The carnitas burrito had really tough meat and the chile relleno was overly cheesy. I didn't love the mall food court/white tile ambiance. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

Always have the best margaritas and chips with salsa! The guacamole is almost as good as my mommas! The California burrito was a little intriguing. Bought it. Tried it. And loved it! It has French fried inside! Always my go-to for drinks and dinner with friends! read more

An affordable Mexican joint in Vail? What the fuck? This place is amazing. Taquitos and Margs were great. My boss was 4 hours late so I decided to get drunk here. It was the best decision I made all week. If you are ever in Vail please consume alcohol because everyone here is a complete asshole. Okay. Don't listen to your GPS! This place is on the 3rd floor of the transportation center near Vail village. I wish I had known about this place when I moved here! read more

Three cheers for being seriously affordable in Vail! I had the Carnita and Mahi Mahi Tacos. The CARNITA is delicious! WOW. Five stars. Get that one for sure. The Mahi Mahi was also good but not as great as the pork. Gotta give it up to the pig. Tacos come with guac, lettuce, and pico which is great. All of their tacos can be made gluten free. Hubs had the relleno and enchilada combo which he enjoyed- but methinks he was rather jealous of my carnita. Chips and salsa are free and there is a salsa bar for your endless trips. The medium salsa in the biggest container is not good. It has oregano in it so resembles a pasta sauce in taste. The Tomatillo is very good and the Arbol chile salsa is also good but pretty darn hot. It's tough to find and it is in a bus station but hey, maybe that's why the rent is cheap and they don't have to charge an arm and a leg for tacos. The house marg is only ok- they use silver tequila. Sundays they can be found at the Farmers Market with their pork on a rotisserie looking mighty tasty...perhaps that is why it is so good! read more