I can't believe it's taken us this long to go to M Cantina! First the margaritas are TOP NOTCH! We were blown away on how balanced and smooth they were. The jalapeño cucumber margarita really tasted like I was eating a cucumber and then you get the back heat from the jalapeño. So creative! The corn and cheese was like sitting on a beach in Mexico. The chips were house made and the quad sides (pinto bean, pico de gallo, roasted tomato salsa and guacamole) were all homemade and so fresh tasting. In the winter , how did they get such fresh avocados? The guacamole was the best I've ever had! The Peking duck took me back to my trip to China. It was tender and moist and such a balanced flavor (I used the word balanced again because it really is a melody of different, unique flavors all working together). It's so different than duck breast so anyone that thinks they don't like duck really need to get the Peking duck when it's on special. The salmon was cooked a perfect med rare so it just flaked off. It was great to have such a different flag profile with the two tacos. What capped the evening was the chocolate cream brûlée. The chocolate is handmade by a family member in Mexico! How much more authentic can you get - without physically being in Mexico?! Just amazing and totally impressive. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Soup, Margarita Clasica, Regular, Churrasco, Regular, No Salsa, rice & beans My $75.00 Bill was too much for these items. read more

Very strict " policies" like no outside food/drink (I had to put my bottled water in my purse or take it back to the car, no substitutions, no photos or videos of the restaurant without owner permission). Food was good, be aware of smaller portions. read more

M Cantina - Crispy Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

I was really disappointed by my experience here. Had reservations at 4:45 Showed up and got seated quickly. They were following COVID protocol call really well. Our waitress showed us how to get the menu pulled up and gave us a minute. She then showed us where to get the drink menu. After looking at drinks, we were informed that most drinks weren't available. I don't remember the exact reason, but something about COVID. Well that was disappointing. I just ended up getting a grapefruit Jarritos and we ordered the Chips and Queso Quad. Our server then informs us that not all food items are available and that nothing can be customized and changed. I get it, but at the same time, I have a dairy intolerance and most of the food had crema on it so that really limited my options. I went with the Al Pastor tacos. Before I forget, there were 11 customers in the restaurant. The waitress informed us that she was the bartender, waitress, and had to make all desserts (which were also limited). Wow... Chips and dips come up. Salsa, pico, and guacamole were good. I didn't care for the bean one. Wasn't very flavorful. This chips appetizer was $16, which was ridiculous for the amount of chips. Tacos game and they were ok. They were supposed to be pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro. The first bite was great, got the flavor of the pork and pineapple. But as I continued, it lost flavor and was salty. I will say, the meat was tender and cooked well. That's what I have to say. I tried it and have no intention of going back. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the extensive menu! Literally options upon options!! I went on a date here on 12/13/2022. We got an appetizer: Fajita Bites! They were absolutely delicious and bursting with FLAVOR. We both got esquites. My date got the cheesy ones and I had the salt, lime and chili ones. My major critique here is that they would not allow me to add cotija cheese (they do print on the menu that substitutes aren't a thing). However, the interesting thing with the esquites is that they have hella add-ons for this side/appetizer but they did not let me add-on cheese. To me that was a little odd. Nonetheless, the equites were great (both varieties) and my date shared his! Now on to our tacos!!! I got the short rib tacos. They were sooooo damn good. Y'all, sooo good! My date got the fajita tacos. I didn't taste them but he enjoyed every bit. They give you an option of 3 or 4 tacos. They are definitely street tacos. I got 3, and he got 4. We also each got a 2 classic Margaritas. It was a party in my mouth!! Okaayyy! And that's the only picture I took. The alcohol! I'll be sure to get better with taking pics BEFORE I devour my meal! I give this place a 5/5 for food and ambiance. Service was fine. Nothing to write home about, but no complaints either. Definitely go there and try out their food. They require reservations and keep in mind it's not a large restaurant! Happy Eating! read more

M Cantina - Classic Margarita. YUMMY! - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

I didn't like it I loved it! My daughter Grace Maria recommended this place and when she says something is good. It's good. We didn't order a lot but everything we had was delicious and satisfying. If you are a connoisseur of amazing things this is a must do. Their tequila selection is second to none. This is not cali Mexican food. It isn't for the person who wants quantity over quality. This isn't that place. Not kid friendly either. It's fine by me:). read more

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Excellent food and atmosphere. Two thumbs Food was very tasty and unique. The smoky mezcal old fashioned was outstanding. Pricey but very good. Bartender G and Heidi were excellent host!!! read more

Amazing Mexican fusion. Very creative and delicious food and drink. And the staff are very friendly. Great service! Outstanding ambience as well with beautiful artwork inspired by mexican/central American culture. read more

M Cantina in Dearborn, MI is so good! Each dish is made with perfection and is so delicious. The tacos were amazing, but I think my favorite thing is all the sauces and dips! With your food, the server brings out about 15 different sauces (ranging from mild to wild) all made in house. It was so fun trying all of them! Service was great and the menu is killer. M Cantina offers an array of unique tacos, including fish/seafood, vegetarian and even grasshopper! You need these tacos! - Here's what we ordered: - Chips Trio (the black bean dip is insanely delicious)! - Classic Margarita - Mojito - Esquites - Taco de Papa (potato, rice, crispy, onion, chipotle aioli) - Salmon (slaw, corn, black mint sauce, crispy rice puffs) The potato taco was delicious and so was the salmon! I honestly don't think you can get a bad taco here. read more

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Could eat just their chips and amazing salsas! The black bean salsa in particular was a table favorite among four of us. Beautiful cocktails, delicious food all around, great ambuance, terrific service... my only small complaint is the prices, which will keep us from returning next week. For special occasions though! read more

Just trying to get a reservation was crazy because they have a no children policy, require a credit card to reserve, and REQUIRE reservations. There was nobody inside the restaurant except 3 people working. The chef could not answer our questions about what is in the food or what type of peppers were used for certain sauces. The overall customer service was not the best and felt awkward. The best thing were the chips and spicy salsas. The rest of the things we ordered were good but not great. Overall the space over hyped itself by making itself too inconvenient to even go. read more

I think this is a good restaurant, but I can't say I'll be back soon. We came on a somewhat slow day and yet they informed us that no kids are allowed in the restaurant, which I have never heard of before as it's not a bar... that turned us off, and honestly between that and not being able to make any adjustments to the food, I just don't think it's a really accommodating place, and I don't know that I'll be back. Our waitress was nice and the fish tacos were good, but not out of this world food to make up for the other parts. read more

M Cantina - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Food was great. Amazing cocktails. Delicious dessert tequila. Amazing staff and service. We were a party of 8 celebrating a birthday. Things couldn't have been better. We'll be back read more

Never really felt like coming back after the first time I went there. The owners have a really bad attitude and the prices are insane for what you get. None the less the decor was cool and the food was different from every other spot in dearborn. It's a nice change in scenerey and some of the items on the menu are pretty good. I'm muslim and I don't drink. They serve non alcoholic mocktails which my wife ordered. We had the same one about a month prior. She didn't finish the drink and got it to go. In the car she tells me the drink tastes different than last time. I smell it and taste it and feel like it definitely has alcohol in it. I turn the car around and go back to talk to the owners wife. I asked her if they accidentally put alcohol in the drink since she confirmed 3 times before we ordered. She smelled it and drank it to tell me 100% there's no alcohol, it's probably just a bad strawberry in the drink. Didn't offer to make a new one though. I told her I'm trusting you because we want to finish the drink. She reconfirms theres no alcohol. We leave and meet up some friends across the street and 5 of them tell me there's definitely alcohol in the drink. I go back to the restaurant with my friend and talk to the owner who made the drink. He tells me the same exact thing his wife does, theres no alcohol after smelling and tasting it. He offers to make me another drink though which smells completely different than the one we had. We ask why the two drinks smell and taste so different if there's no alcohol in both and the owners just start telling us to leave. They just keep telling us we don't know what we are talking about and we are no longer welcome. I leave and get the drink tested the next day at a drug testing facility. The drink came back positive of alcohol and the guy testing it even says I can just smell it without testing it. I would never go back to a restaurant that doesn't respect my beliefs and lies to my face in order to not be proven wrong. I only eat halal as well so now I'd question if they even serve halal. If they can lie to me about this, they can easily lie about their food being halal. read more

M Cantina - I tested the drink that was supposed to be non alcoholic for alcohol. - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Its unfortanate because the tacos may just be the best I have ever had. Was really looking forward to bringing friends of mine visiting from New Mexico. New Mexico being one of the best places for food on the planet. But we were turned away for having a 9 yr old child. Apparently children under 13 are prohibited which I find to be absolute insanity. Nevertheless I cannot in good conscience recommend to eat anywhere that is against the family even with food this good. It really ruined our entire day. But I understand each business has their own rules. The tacos here are amazing....but I would not go there again which breaks my heart. We drove down 1.5 hrs from Owosso. Its a darn shame. read more

Amazing dining experience and the best Mexican cuisine I have had outside of Mexico. A very pleasant surprise! Chef Junior Merino and his wife were gracious and friendly and even.gave us a tour of the restaurant describing their restoration and remolding experiences and the background of the beautiful artwork there. Our new favorite restaurant read more

Wow. I've had many many tacos in my life, and I have to say M Cantina was the best I've ever had. 10/10. We started with the Fajita Bites. They were so incredibly delicious that we couldn't even say a word - we just kept eating them. They were gone within seconds. We also got tacos al pastor and the carne asada torta, which were amazing. Super flavorful. The margaritas were top-notch and well-balanced. My husband and I literally spent the entire time talking about the food (especially those fajita bites), which says a lot. We're definitely going back - their menu is quite extensive and everything looks incredible. Wow. The restaurant's decoration is very colorful is elegant, which added to the vibe. And service was great! read more

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Great ambiance Nice place for a date but there is better options. I didn't know it was a fancier place when I walked in. I got crispy fish tacos - more mush than crisp or crunch but saved because decent flavor. $32 for 3 tacos and included 20% gratuity....just not worth it‍ read more

Ok so technically I've never been to the restaurant space, but their duck tacos they served at the Food and Wine festival at Belle Isle today were the life of the party! Im making a trip west to Dearborn to explore more! read more

As an honest food blogger, i just tell it how it is. I know that's not something a lot of foodies do, but i have to. My friends and I decided to visit Mcantina because of the hype, however, It did not live up to the hype after all. First, let's start off with the reservations. This restaurant only does reservations and no walk-ins. a $20 deposit per person will be charged if we cancel the reservation. We made a reservation for five people, but their tables only seat 4 people, and if we added a chair, it would be in the way because it was right by the door. So we were relocated to the garage, which was a pretty nice vibe. Typically at Mexican restaurants, there would be complimentary chips and salsa, but this is the first Mexican restaurant that I've been to that didn't offer that option. They said it was because they were an "upscale" restaurant, but it really wasn't an upscale restaurant. My friend wanted some hot water, with a slice of lime. When she got her bill, she was shocked that they charged her for tea because apparently hot water and a slice of lime were considered lime tea. So, she paid $2.50 for some hot water and a slice of lime. After we placed the order, the food took about an hour to arrive. We didn't realize that it would take an hour to make some tacos. We expressed our concerns about the wait and the waitress said, "here's a free appetizer since you guys were whining". Never in my life, have I been so rudely spoken to. Although the presentation was good, the food was lacking. I was told that the fried fish tacos were a fan favorite, however, it tasted like they pulled it out of the freezer and threw it in the fryer. And we let the waitress know that we didn't like it, all she said was that everyone else that ordered that loved it. The one other person that ordered it... We were really disappointed by the quality of the food. The cost for three tacos can cost anywhere between $15-$90, depending on the meat. I wish the food would have tasted as good as it looked. This was just the worst customer service that I've experienced at restaurants, and l needed speak out about it. I would honestly not recommend this place, but hopefully management fixes the issue. read more

What a gem! I hadn't been here in several years but had a friend from out of town and thought it would be a perfect spot for dinner. 1. This place is so gorgeous! Perfect for a date night or small group 2. The service is exquisite! Our server was accommodating and cheerful. We had several staff members check on us throughout our meal 3. The food and drinks are awesome! Everything feels special, thoughtful and creative. This is not your typical cheese-covered tex-mex with endless bowls of complimentary chips and salsa (which I also love!) This is a much more elegant dining experience over all. It is a bit pricey but the ingredients seem very high quality and the amount of love that goes into the dishes makes the price seem fair. For three of us we spent $160 total. That covered 3 cocktails, an appetizer order of chips and salsas (highly recommend!), three taco orders each and a side of rice and beans. read more

Fabulous little place in the heart of Dearborn. You have to have reservations for a table, but if you don't, you can sit at the bar (which is what we did). The decor is very nice and the place has a warm and festive vibe. The drink menu is very cool, with a lot of signature cocktails to choose from. The upstairs bar has a decent selection of bourbons and cognacs - one of the cognacs sells for $2500 a shot. Wow. No, I didn't have a shot, haha.. We started with the chips and salsa app - and I loved that they brought out a whole tray of different hot sauces to try, while the chips were served with small dishes of guacamole and salsa. Soooo.. I decided to be brave and try the chapuline tacos. Chapulines are aka grasshoppers, yes I did it, and they were actually very good if a little salty. The grasshoppers themselves reminded me of crispy pumpkin seeds (no, they don't taste like chicken). For dessert, we split a trio of ice cream scoops - avacado, blueberry cinnamon, and a decadent chocolate. They were all delicious, but I absolutely loved the avacado ice cream! I just love a restaurant with unique offerings, and this place delivered. Other taco choices were goat, salmon, Al-pastor, and even Wagyu beef ($90). Can't wait to return! read more

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Loved the ambience and the staff was very friendly. DELICIOUS food, though for gormet food you're gonna get gormet prices. We got tacos, which were so yummy, and tried a few of the 15 sauces they brought out - very flavourful. Great for a date night. read more

M Cantina - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

We have wanted to go to this restaurant since it opened. Last night we did & it was amazing!! My wife and I looked at each other and asked, what took us so long to experience M Cantina? Our wait person Gene was personable & really knew the menu & drinks. Creative cocktails & beautifully presented food. That was outstanding in flavor. This is not your ordinary Mexican food. Totally upscale almost white tablecloth dining. Largest selection of Tequila you will ever find. I asked Gene for a recommendation after dinner for a Tequila Digestivo . Spot on perfect way to end a really good food experience. The owner has a real gem of a restaurant! Best of luck, we look forward to our next visit. Steven & Faye- Steven Bernard Jewelers read more

This is a hard review to write as there are some very positive things about this establishment, but there are a few cons as well that are hard to overlook. As far as the positives, the menu is very comprehensive and has a lot to offer, everything from traditional Al Pastor to roasted grasshoppers. It offers a truly varied and inspired selection of tacos and other plates. They also have a tremendous selection of sauces that are made exclusively for them and which are delivered to your table arranged in order from their mildest sauce to their hottest. Those were all really good. Similarly, the cocktail menu is also extensive, very original and inventive. The locale itself is also well appointed and creatively decorated. So, if these were the only things to consider, I suppose this establishment would earn 4 or even maybe 5 stars. Being honest, however, the sheer snootiness and arrogance of the owners makes me not want to come back regardless of the food and cocktails. The insufferable pretension starts off with their reservation system. No walk-ins are allowed. You have to make an online reservation and pay a $20 deposit which you lose if you don't show up. I don't have a problem with that, that's the purpose of a deposit. But no walk-ins, ever? When we went it was on a Saturday morning and literally no one else was in the restaurant except staff. We were the only patrons. By the time we had left, about noon, only two other tables had been seated. Oddly enough, the reservation system showed limited availability even though the place was empty. We had made a reservation before going to the restaurant, so we didn't have an issue, but when we got there, the first words out of the owner's mouth, before even greeting us or welcoming us, were a terse "What's your reservation under?" Hello to you too. Given the very conspicuous lack of any other customers, I wish I could say that she was trying to be funny like in an ironic way, but she wasn't. She was dead serious. Anyway, I think they might do better if they consider walk-ins for people who don't visit their web site before going to the restaurant, especially when you are not busy, but whatever. Next, as they point out on their web site, you are warned to keep in mind that they do not "change, substitute or modify" any item on their menu. They are dead serious about this. We didn't have an issue because we didn't want to change anything, but one reviewer mentioned that they simply asked for the crema to be left off their tacos because of an intolerance to dairy. No one is asking for a substitution, just don't add the drizzle of crema at the end. Seems reasonable, right? Nope. You're getting the crema lactose intolerant or not. The owner, who was also our server, made sure to point this rule out to us before we ordered. And on the subject of ordering, and in spite of being the only customers at the time, we felt uncomfortably rushed to order. Remember the extensive menu I mentioned? The owner was hovering around our table as we looked at the menu and curtly asked if we were ready to order appetizers or not. I told her we were still looking at the menu (on-line using a QR code) and she pointed out that I had already passed the appetizer portion of the menu (she was looking at my phone over my shoulder). Yes, I had indeed looked over the appetizers on the menu and moved down to the entrees. Sometimes people want to figure out what they are going to have as a main before picking an appetizer. Apparently that does not exist in her world. They have other rules about cellular noise being limited to headphones (which I agree with), they say they have a business casual dress code, a "you break it, you buy it" policy regarding their decor, and they reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason including for being underage (you have to be at least 18) or for strong "skunky" odors (which I'm assuming means that you can't smell like weed too much). We later found out from the owner that she and her co-owner/chef husband came here from New York. That might explain it I suppose. We midwesterners are known for being nice, polite people. New Yorkers are not known to possess those qualities in any significant abundance. Maybe the way they treat people is just what they're used to and the way they are. Seriously, they remind me of the old Soup Nazi episodes on Seinfeld. At any rate, the food we had was all delicious and I would gladly recommend this establishment to anyone who wants to try an "upscale" version of tacos (although, if I'm being honest, there's a limit to how far you can glorify a taco, so manage your expectations), but the attitude, arrogance and, to some degree, the rudeness makes it sort of hard. Your dining experience shouldn't be stressful. If you happen to be a restaurant owner who serves good food yet patrons are hesitant to recommend your establishment because of the way they are treated, that's a problem. Enter at your own risk. read more

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Literally the worst. Experience ever. Snobby and hell. If I'm needing to remove cilantro because I'm allergic, they tell me to order something else.. "it's an experience " read more

I was a little nervous when we went on line to make the reservation and had to use a credit card to hold the reservation, I think it was 80$ if you canceled, only to find out that the reservation time we picked was pushed back to 845. Once we arrived, to an empty restaurant we filled out the covid tracing forms & all was right with me. What a beautiful restaurant & bar. We got a table by the kitchen with front row seats to the chefs preparing our meal. I noticed the prices were a little high so I figured the odds of me returning here anytime soon were slim to none, so I knew what I had to do, load up the table & keep the food coming. My daughter in law had seen the mixologist on line in some tik tok video & I told her I would take her, boy I'm glad I did. The drinks were very creative, and the liquid nitrogen never gets old, combined with ample amounts of alcohol this was a great way to start our evening. We wasted little time getting started with appetizers, I think we started with 4-5, my favorite being the chips & dip, the potatoes. To me they tasted like gourmet fiesta potatoes from taco bell, I know the chefs would probably kill me for saying this, lol. The Tlayunda , which was like a flour tortilla tostada/mexican pizza was delicious, would definitely order that again. After the apps we jumped right into tacos, that way we didn't have time to get full, because I was ordering desserts come hell or high waters. We opted for the 4th taco in each flight, so we could all have our own. We got the scallop tacos with a jicama & corn slaw , pork & bean carnitas, and my two favorite the braised short rib & the Peking duck carnitas which were the favorite of the table. Tons of tacos & Coronas later it was time for dessert, I will list the names but spare you the descriptions as no words could do these desserts justice, so please refer to the pictures below, and don't be afraid to hit like if you would order it too. The Mexican chocolate creme brûlée garnished raspberry, blueberry & my first taste of gooseberry. I'm embarrassed for not asking what 5, but the 5 tres leche was hands down my favorite. Another must when I go out was the fried churros with the avocado ice-cream, which reminded me of green tea ice cream sub avocado. All & all, service was outstanding, waitress was very helpful with navigating us through the online menu & answered all our questions, the bartender make some great drinks to help me forget how much this meal was gonna cost me, lol. Hats off to the chefs for executing some wonderfully photogenic & delicious tasting food we will talk about for years, we really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend anyone looking for a special occasion restaurant to check you guys out! read more

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Delicious tacos & great service. They have a large array of hot sauces that taste delicious. I do recommend having a reservation if you plan on going after 6 on the weekend. Great taco menu, delicious drinks & a fun atmosphere. They have an upstairs that I believe is good for groups, but I didn't make it up there. read more

M Cantina - Crispy fish tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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I read the "no substitutions" on the menu, but when my bartender ("my liquid chef" here, love it) included my request to skip salt on my margarita rim as a "substitution" I wasn't too sure about this place ... but I decided this "restaurant eccentricity" was CHARMING not odd, and it was my best call EVER. I still don't love salt on the rim in general, but THIS salt is special (rose hips?!) The best best yummy food was had was the chips and Mexican corn (in a bowl, over on the cob) - it might be my favorite food in the world now. We shared the duck tacos and they were absolutely delicious... No substitutions? No problem. M Cantina can choose all my foods from now on! read more

This is my 2nd time here, this time for a birthday party! Food is good here--tasty & different than your normal "Mexican" cuisine. They use spices and make things I've never seen in most Mexican restaurants--I love the variety of various options! The chips and all the sauces which come with it are delicious--the guacamole is DELICIOUS, even for non guacamole lovers! Strangely, the food in general was salty this time. We had 12 people and they handled it ok, considering. Some food came out real late-but all meals were remembered. The worst part of the experience was the service. The owner was our server (she was also our server last time) and she was just as rude this time as last time. I don't think she knows that she's rude or she's intentional about it, but she left a bad taste in "everyone's mouth" which is why I'm here writing about it. She's not a great look or representation of the restaurant. When she asked us to leave, she said "ok, I have other reservations besides you so would you please shoe..." and she directed her hands to the door. One person in our party was still eating (the one who got the food real late)! We were hosting this party, and we did everything we could to make it worth it for the servers, and our entire party was very patient and kind to each of the people helping...we even left additional tip for each of them on top of the 20%... She was pretty rude throughout the entire experience; everyone said they would not return even though they liked the food. This is our 2nd time experiencing her "attitude" and we certainly won't return either--until she's replaced with a server. read more

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I ordered the braised short rib tacos. This was my first time trying mole and they were phenomenal. The prices aren't cheap, but I will definitely be back!! read more

M Cantina - Braised Short Rib tacos are delicious!! - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Man I wish this place was a little closer to home. With gas prices the way they are, it's gonna be a bit more expensive coming here for some real Mexican food flare! We got our first glimpse of this place from a TikTok (thanks @chowdowndetroit). After an afternoon at the Eastern Market in Detroit, we made a quick reservation and stopped by for first visit. Holy frijoles, we were pleasantly surprised! This place was better than we could have imagined. They certainly follow the COVID precautions, and the place is very clean. The staff was super friendly and very helpful explaining the drink and food options. The four of us in our group all got different things. I can't remember them all, but after trying everything, I'm comfortable saying everything on the menu is delicious. Probably not one of my best reviews for a 5 star rating, but there's nothing I can say that the photos won't tell you. DEFINITELY COMING BACK!! read more

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Idk what to call this new age infused Mexican food but gaaaahhhhdammmmn it's good. If you're thinking about trying it, I highly suggest it as everything I ordered was finger licking goodness. Initially I was annoyed because you have to make reservations & apparently ya'lls greedy asses fill up those spots 48 hours in advance. SO word to the wise - if you have been eyeballing this place call RIGHT NOW and ask what their earliest availability is to save yourself some hunger heartache. Service: I do not know the amazing servers name we had but she not only kilt the customer service aspect of our dining but is REALLY passionate about the food & business. She didn't play any games with talking up the food which normally I would find annoying but home girl did NOT disappoint. Everything she recommended was spot on! Despite the bar being closed when we dined in and no desserts being available, she made us feel like we didn't miss a beat with our meal. Food: Bomb! It's hard for me to describe each of the apps we had but just know it was amazing. The Tlayuda - think bougie & delicious Mexican pizza with molé sauce. Big enough to share! Fajita bites - the meat is flavorful & really stands alone with all of the extras that are included. The flavors compliment each other very well! Chicken tinga empanada - I thought the chicken could have been a little juicer but it went well with the fried dough. The chipotle aioli really brought out the seasoning in the chicken so I should have ordered more! Chips & Salsa Quad - good but it's nothing epic here. Just a good table pleaser. That guac is a different story though. Esquites - GET IT! I don't even like corn like that and found myself going back for more bites. We got the cheesy one so I can't speak on the lime & salt but this shit right here was GOOD'T! Drinks: Bar was closed when we frequented the joint but they were offering shots and local beers! Heard they have some real iconic & creative drinks so we will definitely be back. read more

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Trendy, Fine dining Mexican restaurant.. and heaven of sauces.. have been here few time.. love the food.. with a slightly higher price tag. And you have to pay for the chips.. As a vegetarian I have few options.. My favorites are Grilled vegetable Tortas - They are huge. Love it, flavorful, crunchy, juicy.. obviously 20 other sauce option to choose from.. combine with agua chilled and tamarind.. Chills Rolleno - yum yum .... amazing too.. and there are several other vegetarian toco options to choose from.. Definitely try the plantain chips.. Parking gets little tricky at peak hours.. some in the back of the building too. read more

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Stopped by for dinner with friends on a weeknight. A stern woman welcomed us and I felt confident she'd take good care of us. Overall, Great tacos! A little pricey but good. I ordered the Al pastor and my friends ordered the short rib and the steak tlayuda (omg so freaking good). The only thing I didn't like was the store bought tortillas. If they considered making them from scratch I would give 5 stars. read more

M Cantina - Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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8 of us went for dinner tonight. It started off great we ordered chips and guacamole and corn in a bowl. As we were looking at the menu we noticed no modifications or substitutions. For example one member of the party is lactose intolerant so we asked if the tacos can be made without cream or aioli and the owner said no (not nicely a little gruff). I chose the veggie salad and she said she would take off the cheese. No problem how great that she was accommodating but when I ordered my salad with no cheese and dressing on the side she said she can't do both. It was one or the other. I explained that I wanted the salsa as dressing (as I pointed to the cup of salsa already on the table) and she said one or the other (Again a tad rude). I said I'm good I don't want the salad and she went to take the next person's order. Our party said we will leave and go someplace else and she didn't blink an eye. She gathered the menus quickly off the table and we got our bill. We had an event to go to so we quickly cashed out to go to a restaurant down the street. As we were talking about the bill we realized we were overcharged because gratuity is included. I called her back to figure out the bill (minutes after we left) and she was extremely rude. She ended up refunding the overcharge but needed to be reminded to include tax and 20% gratuity which was automatically applied. She texted me a copy of the receipt and that's when I noticed she charged .50 cents for a lime for the corn, No one asked for a lime it was served like that. Never again. She could have cared less when she gathered our menus. One round of drinks, 1 shot of tequila, 2 orders of chips and guacamole, and an order of corn came to $200. Take your business and money somewhere else. read more

Let's just start with the good. There is Plenty of rear parking off street lot. It's close quarters as it's not a huge establishment. The better is the staff was quite knowledgeable on the menu. They offered up great suggestions, food pairings, things to try. Very friendly which was soooo refreshing in the day and age of lackluster customer service. The best... the flavors!!!$ my GOSH!!!! This is not Taco Bell folks so don't expect your Americanized favorites. This is authentic Mexican food. It's inclusive of Fresh produce , kick butt spices and plated and served with great care. Everything we had was spot on. There are a slew of salsa combos on the table to accentuate your meal. The flavors stand so well alone you truly don't need the sauces. Try the Michigan cherry. It's the signature drink and it's worth every penny !! read more

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This is hands down the nicest Mexican food restaurant I have ever been to and that is a long list! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is really nice! I shared an Empanada with my husband and had the chicken fajita tacos and the chocolate crème brûlée which is to die for!!! Order it. Do not share it or you'll be sorry! The presentation of food and the choice of both wood planks and elegant bowls just made it a great experience. The chip salsa flight is really good. The service was top notch and I'd give them 6 stars if I could (Carolina was our waitress). You will not be disappointed. Hint - make reservations for certain. Also the fried grasshoppers taste like pistachios (but I'm not a fan). read more

We were in the area trying out Downey Brewing (which was great - give 'em a try!) and got hungry. A quick yelp check turned up M Cantina. Reviews noted its small and busy. Maybe 5:30pm on a Saturday wasn't the best time to check them out...but we were ready to risk it after looking at your yelp pics! I called to see about parking - one of my hang ups is worrying about parking (yep, I'm old). She told me to park behind the building as the entrance is in the back. A tip I'm passing along to you! Ok so we get there, and they have some availability. We sat at the bar (no booze btw) because we love chatting up the staff. Of course we ordered too much! It's hard not to do so when the whole menu looks great! A word to the newbies, tacos come three to an order and you CAN'T get different meat options within the 3. We found three tacos per person was plenty. Plenty. Which is just as well because tacos can be pricy (our scallop special tacos were over $20...but delicious). Everything we had was very good to delicious. Nothing even close to average. We had the Elote (off the cob), potato app, small chips and dip trio, scallop tacos, short rib tacos, horchata and a non-alcoholic kumquat mojito. (I told you we ordered too much, so hush) I can easily recommend both taco options, the chips (if for no other reason than to try out ALL the salsa squeeze bottles they bring to your table...for free) and any flavor mojito. Our waitress was great, fun and friendly, wonderful with recommendations (the mojito was all her). We will return! And fight the crowds. read more

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Years ago, I came here all the time and loved this place! They had an extensive non alcoholic drink menu and the food and vibe was great. Now the quality and customer service is horrible. They removed so many of their non alcoholic drinks for alcohol... you serve halal meats... what about your Muslim customers who have supported your business? But honestly the worst is the service. The staff is so so rude and they treat the place like an exclusive 5 star restaurant. I asked for extra napkins and was told "you have that one" referencing the cloth napkin I had on my lap from the silverware. I can go on and on about how staff treat customers but it would be a book. read more