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Los Cantaritos

4.2 (68 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Delicious steak fajitas
Mark K.

The food is fresh, authentic and delicious! Servers are friendly, yes, somewhat difficult to communicate with because of language barriers, but who cares. The tacos are delicious, and the fajitas, omg, outstanding. Give this new restaurant a try!

Chicken Fajita Salad
Caron C.

We used to love this place, big portions and reasonable but wait! Did they change ownership? Portions we smalll and prices were waaaay up! So sad...

Taco dinner
NiNi F.

Quite surprised in Sat night it wasn't crowded. It was only my party and 2 other parties. The place was clean and service was quick. I got the text dinner, grilled chicken and barbacoa. I was not a fan of either. The chicken was grilled perfectly but no taste to it. The barbacoa was a bit fatty. My daughter had steak and it was good. I should've got that. Margarita was good.

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Rachel H.

Stopped by for the second time and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant was clean. Immediately greeted by staff to be seated. Started off with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered the stuffed tilapia with seafood and it was amazing! The flavors complimented well together. The portion was big and I had the rest for dinner the same day. My bf ordered the steak torta and a steak taco which he said were really good. This place has become one of our favorites in the Geneva area. Highly recommend!

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Bob S.

Stopped by here on the way back from a weekend in Chicago after finding the strong recommendations for Los Cantaritos here on Yelp. It's a nondescript spot from the outside in a strip mall (with plenty of parking). The inside is bright and well decorated and the whole staff was very friendly. I have a theory about finding great inexpensive places for lunch by watching where the guys with the hard hats go, and I was glad to see plenty of reflective safety vests clad people among the customers. The salsa was good and the chips were freshly fried. We ordered the Flautas de Pollo, a Taco Salad, Sopes, and Carnitas Tacos. Portions were big and everything we ordered tasted great - super happy we found this spot!

Vegetarian burrito and cheese quesadilla
Kendall N.

This was a great new spot! It is tucked away and feels like a hidden gem in this strip mall. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was great. A lot of places in the area don't have great chips/salsa or margaritas, but both were stellar! The ambiance is simple but clean too. We ordered 2 margaritas and they were perfectly strong and didn't taste like they just came from a mix. Also ordered 2 different dinners and the quality was fabulous. We will return!

Chicken burrito with everything
Eli T.

The first time I was here I loved this place, but on my return visit I was extremely disappointed. The Al pastor used to be my favorite in the area but now it's my least. The meat was bland, full of gristle, and price was high. I got a canatitos drink but it had almost no alcohol and for 10 dollars that seemed unreasonable. I used to recommend this place but it has gone way down from what it was before.

Pina and mango margaritas
Alicia W.

I had the enchiladas and my husband had flautas and they were both delicious! The steak nachos had a ton of tender delicious steak on them. The margaritas were great and come in adorable pottery cups! We will definitely be back! We also had great service! Thank you!

Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Style side of rice & beans
W W.

Tried Los Cantaritos for the first time on a Sunday afternoon and it was delicious! Had the Carne Asada Steak Torta, definitely one of the better steak tortas I've enjoyed. The steak was tender and had a great flavor. The torta bread was fresh something that other restaurants struggle with. My spouse had the Chicken Enchiladas Suiza Style with rice & beans and it was tasty. Ambience is basic. Wide open space with a lot of seating. Service was good but time between table visits was lengthy. Server was very pleasant. Overall, great 1st visit and looking forward to returning to try other menu offerings.

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3 years ago

Great little place with awesome food! I had the enchiladas and my husband had a burrito. The food was delicious!

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2 years ago

Love this place. Authentic and excellent Mexican food. Good value also, I usually go there at least weekly.

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4 years ago

Nice and clean. New restaurant with bar. We were very pleased with the food and will be back.

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A standout margarita, guacamole/salsa & chips. The cheese enchiladas were ok. i'd good back and try something else.

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4 years ago

The food was delicious! The ambience was fresh, clean, and open. Definitely plan to come back.

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3 years ago

Food was incredibly good and served in a big portion !!!! Service was excellent!! 10/10 would recommend!!

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Seemly same Mexican fare as found throughout the area. Not much atmosphere but was clean and well lighted.

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4 years ago

Incredible food, amazing service and really nice people. I hope that this business does well!

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4 years ago

Clean, attentive staff, and great food. I ordered the steak tacos and a side of guacamole. 100% satisfied!

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Fun guac bowl

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El Molcajete - Foreground - Tampiqueña with a side of Esquites   Back Right - Bistec Con Queso Tacos

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El Molcajete - Indoor Dining

Indoor Dining

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View of their red patio umbrellas from the road

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Hacienda Real - Bar area

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Alleyway to the back of the restaurant

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