I took my dining group to M Cantina as I always like to find new places to dine and see if they go onto my lobster of "Favorites". M Cantina made my list of favorites and I look forward to dining there again. I had the chicken wings appetizer,chips and assorted dips too.My entree was duck tacos and fingerling potato tacos.Both excellent.For dessert I had the apple crumble and ice cream. Everyone enjoyed there meal and all decided to dine here again. read more

We LOVE this place. Their food is a good quality and super tasty. I am Mexican and I am picky when it comes to Mexican food. This place for sure is delicious. I love the torras and tacos. Their papas bravas is a must try. Everything in the menu is wonderful read more

Excellent food that was well prepared and well presented. Very reasonable prices and portions. read more

You're paying for the ambiance here. I really wanted to like the food but it was ok. We had the ceviche with shrimp and pineapples that was amazing. And three different tacos: the shrimp, chicken tinga, and the braised short rib. I only liked the shrimp one. The tinga was just a texture I wasn't too fond of and the braised short rib was only alright. We had the dessert. The molted lava, cinco Leche, and the soufflé. All great presentations but I wouldn't do the dessert again. Maybe I'm a simple person but the flavors were too complex? I don't know. Like I said I really wanted to like this place but I just didn't. I will go back and give it another shot. read more

Best artisan Mexican food in metro Detroit with modern flair. The real deal. Try one of everything. The environment and service is excellent. read more

M Cantina - Avocado ice cream and churro dessert. - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Basing this review on the attitudes of the server/manager along with their rigid rules regarding removing items from the meals. A member of my group is allergic to avocados and apparently guacamole cannot be removed from ANY of the menu items. When I asked the manager, Heidi why, she said it has to do with the flavor profiles of the meals. You can order light guacamole though, which makes no sense. Also, Heidi was not very pleasant when asking about making any accommodations. She needs to work on her people skills. I'm sure the food is great but DO NOT COME HERE if you have any allergies. They will NOT accommodate. read more

PHENOMENAL!!!! I can't wait to go back. The chips, salsa and guacamole were Incredible. The elote was superb. I enjoyed I could pick my own toppings for it. I got mushroom and chimichurri tacos. So, so good. My friend had salmon & jicama slaw tacos that looked divine. Again, I can't wait to go back. Service was excellent too! read more

Wow! That about sums it up. Hands down the BEST tacos I've EVER had. Pricey but worth every penny.

We had shrimp tacos, Mexican street corn, flatbread pizza, and the wings I forgot the name of the sauce but they were delicious.

Food is great. Seating is a little tight and the portions are small. Be sure to order a side because meals don't come with one and they're rather too small to get full. It was an overall great experience. The owner is nice. He comes around and gets to know his customers and makes sure everyone is enjoying their meals. Good people and nice atmosphere. If you're in the area, I recommend you check this place out. Just don't come with a big crowd (4 people max) read more

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Holy cow this place is good, and I've driven by probably 100 times and never noticed it! Got the Chips and Salsa Trio, they give you so many chips, its practically a meal in itself. The best part is they give you a tray with about 20 different hot sauces all made in house so you can find one you want for sure. I also got the plantain chips, nice and crispy and great dipping sauce. For my tacos I did Chapulines (roasted grasshopper), I have had just about every kind of taco except that one. It was actually really good. Nice and crispy, fully loaded tacos, you get three and that is plenty after you split the chips and salsa. Great service to they were always around when we needed them. The place is very tiny so I imagine it can get very crowded, maybe go on off times. Loved it though I will be going back for sure. read more

Not a place for Veggie, a very few options and those are expensive. Charged me twice for Chips(Almost $10). Customer Service is not par and very slow, have to call the waiter(s) twice or thrice even for water. read more

Food is EXTREMELY overpriced and the staff is rude as well. Paid $8 each mini taco? Ridiculous.

Best carnitas tacos I've ever had. Also dig their selection of hot sauces and cocktails!

So this little place is not traditional Mexican but really tasty fair. Tacos, chips, salads all thumbs up and you have to try the street corn. Make the time to try this place. read more

2nd time here. Really great service, excellent food. We cant enough of the churrasco and the papas bravas are addicting. Would highly recommend! read more

The service here is always so incredible. I believe the restaurant is owned by a husband and wife who very obviously are passionate about creating unique and delicious dishes for their customers. The array of menu-featured items are all tasty, and I love that they keep updating their specials with unique offerings such as ostrich, buffalo, etc. the patatas bravas are as good as those I've had in Spain and they have a large assortment of house-made hot sauces and condiments. I brought my coworker here and she was floored - we will be going back for lunch soon! read more

Nice little place, rustic vibe and Decor. The food is a little pricy and some of the food had a metallic taste, good service though. Very nice people. read more

I love their collection of sauces - I usually order for the chips with guacamole, bean dip and salsa. The bean dip is phenomenally helpful when you burn your insides. I love the tacos, the street corn and salads! I think I added an additional star only for the sauces - I'm a regular at this restaurant but would highly recommend for someone who wants to experience Mexican street food. read more

Went in the afternoon with 2 girlfriends.. we were there by 1230pm.. and it was packed! On a Thursday!! We started off with some chips and trio dips.. and I have to say the bean dip was my favorite.. and I am not a huge refried bean person. The plantains were delicious as well! The Mexican corn comes in three styles.. you can also get in on the Cobb and off.. we got it off the Cobb.. it's easier to share... with the second option on the menu.. so delicious!!! We got the m salad which was good, it has a nice citrus dressing! We also decided on surf and turf tacos, the shrimp taco and one of the chicken tacos. All of them were delicious!! We are into sauces so I do have to suggest trying all of them!!! We used them on everything! They are SO GOOD!! I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant and will be back!!! read more

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The best Mexican food in Detroit area!!! Junior makes the best drinks and desserts. Tacos were great as well as the ceviche. Churros and avocado ice cream were out of this world!!! Must try! read more

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This place has some of the most creative Mexican food in the area. We started with the trio and I loved the bean dip. They serve hot chips to go with the salsa, guacamole and bean dip. We tried a variety of tacos including goat and duck. All were delicious. The arepas were also yummy. Also loved the street corn...they serve it off the cob. read more

The place was empty... Not a customer in the place, my arm in a cast (This is relevant as I need to elevate my arm.) my friend and I were waiting for a table, "No seating until the entire party arrives! That"s our policy, " the hostess said. Of course we had arrived at "senior time", 5 pm and there was no competition for seats. Her tone and demeanor were most condescending. We sort of begged for a table knowing the rest of the party was only five minutes away. Again, in a snarky tone...without even a sorry added on for good measure. "We can't seat you, company policy..." All companies have policies. But whatever happened to a model of service that makes a customer a guest. We left... Maybe the food is good... I"ll never know as the bitter left in my mouth by the very poor treatment would have taken any pleasure out of dining there. It is not my practice to Yelp. I believe in talking to the business owner directly, not going on a rant in social media. But that night, due to the poor people skills of the staff, a birthday celebration was wreaked! Shame on your staff! Shame on the owner, Brooklyn transplants, for not training and managing better. read more

Unbelievable you can not ask to remove an ingredient when ordering... ??? M Cantina you have lost my business for life, although the food is OK, it's not worth feeling insulted while you're being served . They would not let us sit on a low top because we were only 3 people... to many complaints to list... NEVER AGAIN read more

Drove in from Indiana today for Detroit-area business and got as far as Dearborn. We were in the mood for Mexican-ish and turned to (who else?) Yelp for help. Thank God we paid attention!!! M Cantina has a "normal" front door and a funky/ cool alleyway back entrance which we used. Inside the ambience is techno-industrial-modern with exposed brick, skinny black light fixtures, a granite bar and semi-open kitchen. As for the food: To. Die.For. Fresh, thoughtful, creative. We had the Crispy Goat tacos and the Surf & Turf tacos along with two excellent juices. I thought I would miss a margarita but I didn't. Eat here. Trust me. Awesome sauce!! (And all 16 salsas too!) read more

Food here is solid but takes considerable time to arrive, as it's made-to-order. Portion sizes are incredibly small for the price, even by tapas standards. This is exemplified by the complimentary chips and salsa, which offer two healthy handfuls of chips (thick, salty, and crunchy-s'good) for about 3 tablespoons of salsa. The salsa trio arrives with guacamole (tasty), black bean salsa (very tasty), and pico de gallo (par for the course) in commensurate rations; you'll get about half a Dixie cup of each. The fish tacos are great; crisp and satisfying- just make sure you eat a large sub beforehand. The Cecina, chicken tinga, and shrimp tacos were all pretty good. Although physically tight, the ambiance is fun and cozy- a modern, rustic twist on traditional Mexican decor. One sweet touch? The menu is halal! Overall you won't be blown away by this place, but you may feel a cool breeze ;) read more

The waiter was obnoxious and condescending. I was only there for ten minutes before I walked out. I guess I was walking too long to order because she laughed and mumbled something under her breath when I told her I needed a few minutes. It was a very strange and uncomfortable experience. read more

Never got to try the food, but the service was awful. We Walked in Sunday afternoon at 4, so not a busy fine in time. We asked for a table of TWO The lady gives us a table by the bathroom. We kindly asked her if we can move by one table or sit somewhere else and she was no everything is reserved. Just decided to walk out because really who wants to dine in sitting next to a bathroom door!! read more

I had the tinga tacos and those were decent. My husband had the fish tacos and after one bite he hated them. We asked if we could send them back and have them removed from the bill and just order what I had instead, our waitress said no it's against their policy. Most places offer to replace the item with something different on the menu, unfortunately this isn't something they do here. My husband doesn't typically complain so they were pretty bad. I wouldn't mind trying this place again but they have lost my husband's interest. Too bad they didn't try to win him over with something else. read more

Wow! This place is sooo good. My husband and I ordered way too much because it all looked so good. Beautifully plated, great service, delicious, and reasonably priced! read more

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Ok I just hate that they put bugs on the menu. That just grossed me out. Every time I think about going, I imagine bugs being accidentally put into my food and I just can't do it:( no more bugs!!! read more

Walked in and immediately walked out due to terrible customer service. As soon as I walked in I was treated very rudely and the language given to me was so pompous and arrogant. I did not feel comfortable at all. Did not feel wanted. And felt as if they were intentionally trying to get me out. As I was walking out, many of the workers were staring at me as though they were not disappointed that I took my service elsewhere. Do not recommend because of the terrible service and discomfort imposed by rude remarks. read more

I've been there a couple times. Fajita bites were the only thing I liked; the tacos are not all that. However, the last time I went... I couldn't enjoy my food because their were flies everywhere and it was pretty disgusting! Also, the customer service isn't all that. I wasn't a fan of it so I highly doubt I'd go again after that experience. read more

I am so happy that I found this restaurant. Who would have thought that Mexican food in Dearborn, known for Mediterranean food, could be so wonderful and inventive! It's street food at its finest. Not inexpensive but totally worth it. Bring yourself hungry. Thank you Heidi and Chef Merino! read more

Great tacos. I stopped in by accident and was so surprised by the shish taco it was great. I ordered the chicken and shish taco, preferred the shish taco read more

For those who have complained about M Cantina, as they expected this to be more like Taco Bell or Chipotle, we who actually enjoy culinary experiences with integrity and pride hope you never come back. I am SO happy we finally made the trek to try M Cantina. The restaurant and chef is proud of what is on the menu and takes the time to ask your likes and dislikes. Tell them! As they do not customize a meal to preserve the intended integrity of the dish, this personal step and communication is a very nice touch and helped make sure we ordered something we would be happy with. And boy were we beyond impressed. The chef took the time to explain the 20 salsas, and we delighted in experiencing their unique flavor profiles- like gooseberry or peanut or reaper or roasted habanero and pineapple. The menu features duck, goat, ahi, waygu, brisket, etc. Not your average street taco joint and we cannot wait to go back! read more

Tried this place after a friend told me about it and it wasn't the best but it was okay chips were hard and the fish tacos weren't that good the best park of the meal was corn read more

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0 stars if i could. Very rude staff. 1) We sat on a 6 person table, she said no you are 4 , move to the 4 person table. We told her a fifth person might come , she said you can sit there only if the fifth shows up. The fifth person came and we had to carry the cups and silver wear and move . 2) We were told no strollers inside, we sat in the patio area outside and asked for a highchair. "No highchairs outside" she said. So we got the stroller out and put the baby. She comes out after a while and say no strollers either OUTSIDE in the "Patio area" which is the ugly parking lot really. It seemed they didn't want to serve us because we are not the pork eating type. We left and will never be back, i will make sure to spread the word to all people I know. read more

This place blew my mind. Much better than I expected. The warm nachos with the 12 different salsas ranging from mild to extremely spicy was a great appetizer. I had the chicken tacos while my kids had thy duck tacos and filet mignon tacos. We also orders the house salad which all of the veggies were extremely fresh!! The service was great and I will definitely be coming back! Best restaurant in town in my opinion. read more

Quietly this is one of the best restaurants in Michigan. Their flavor profiles on every dish are expertly crafted and balanced. I've dined here on many occasions and have personally tried most of the menu, I speak from experience when I say that chef Junior Merino is almost without parallel in the detroit area. The drinks are both elegant and sophisticated with depth and richness as well. I'd definitely stop by if you are ever in their neighborhood! read more