When arriving we were promptly greeted with a friendly welcome and told to seat ourselves anywhere…read morewe would like. We were given chips and salsa and asked for our drink order (they serve Coke products and other bottled drinks) and given the menu. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ordered dinner. New menu items were listed on a laminated card on the table. We ordered from that- La Esquina Special and the Jalisco special. Our food was delivered quickly and piping hot. It was delicious!! The cheese sauce is fantastic! The portions are fair for the price. The restaurant was clean and Latin pop music played over the house system. A really bright and colorful mural is along one wall, a Frida Kahlo quote on another and the restaurant name on the other. We plan to return and hope to try breakfast another time.

What a surprise! Buried in a random little piece of Jackson you'll find the most authentic and…read moredelicious Mexican food. The service was on point and the decor was casual and comfortable (we sat by the window). Our food was so good! Will definitely be coming back or ordering takeout from here again.

The Ambiance is amazing they really have built a cool atmosphere …read more The food was very tasty and came out great. The chips were ok... but the salsa was amazing. My server was very friendly as well

I ordered a shredded beef chimichanga. I must say ... it was excellent. Probably the best I've…read moreever eaten. The service was excellent. Cup was always full and she smiled at me with kindness. The atmosphere was bright and loud. A lot of laughter filled the air. My only complaint was ... I hear the"Happy Birthday song" 6 times or more during the hour it took me to finish my meal. But there again I remind myself of all the joy and laughter that surrounded me. .a place where families celebrate. If you're in the Jackson (Mi) area and are looking for some top notch Mexican restaurant. Give LaCantina bar N Grill try. You'll be glad you did.

Their food prices are a bit high for Mexican food, but it's always consistent, tasty, and with very…read moregood service.

The place is nice inside and out. The staff is friendly and the service was excellent. We got our…read morefood quick. They gave us chips and salsa first. The chips were slightly over cooked but the salsa was devine. My wife got the fajitas and the portion was huge and it was delish. I got the fish tacos. I was amazed at how much toppings were on it. They did not skimp. There was a lot of avocado slices on each taco. I was actually amazed and pleased. The tacos were yummy. I got the grilled fish tacos but next time I will get the battered because it was a little mushy. But still tasted good. It's just preference. My wife's margarita was really good. You really get your monies worth here. Our bill was not outrageous. No wonder the owner owns 2 other restaurants. We will definitely return.

I always love the staff there. They are so friendly. The food is authentic. The drinks are good…read more It's just a wonderful place to have a bite. It's also nice that it's not very far from where I live. It's not cramped. It's wide open great place to eat love it.

Delicious Food and great service. I highly recommend this restaurant for any meal. Truly amazing…read moreand authentic tasting dishes

Absolutely delicious we will definitely be returning!…read moreService was also awesome, Fernando is incredible young man & will take great care of you! Very clean & organized.

I drive through Portland all the time and we meet friends and family here as it's a good middle…read moreground. came here for a late lunch. Wow this food is incredible and the service was quick and super friendly. I won't lie I expected a typical mediocre Mexican style lunch this was elevated food at that price point. Everything tasted authentic and home made.

This is a tiny gem! You can over look it by accident. Food…read moreis delicious, portions were huge! Got the nacho Burito, Dave's special burrito (I think) and the first steak and egg thing on the menu. All was delicious, and our server was excellent too!

Yummy food and great service ! We will be back often ! Happy to support a local family owned…read morerestaurant!

This business makes some seriously good and authentic Mexican street taco's. My carne Asada…read more(Steak) and Al Pastor (pork) taco's were well made and ohhh sooo tasty. From the doubled up corn tortillas, to the tender well cooked meat, cilantro and their wonderful sautéed onions these Street style Taco's are as authentic as anything you would get in Mexico. The gratis house chips and Salsa were equally tasty and a nice complement to the Taco's all being washed down with a sugar cane based Mexican coke. The total bill came in at a very reasonable cost of $12 which is a great value in today's economy and a great deal by any standard. Relative to staff and facility, this appears to be a small family run business where the restaurant itself is located in a small strip mall at the corner of Franklin and Square Lake Rd with an equally small footprint for the restaurant. This is a very unpretentious business (think hole in a wall but in a nice way) with a limited number of dining tables and small staff. Having said that, I had no problem in getting seated and getting my order taken and food brought out in fairly quick order! I have been on a kick for a while now trying to find the best taco joint in the the northern Oakland county area and have to say this is as good as I have come across up to now and am a big fan of this business. If you are into well made authentic Mexican street taco's than this is a must visit for you. This was my first visit here and definately will not be my last where I will be combining this dining venue with my regular Bloomfield Hills Costco trips which is a Quarter mile from the restaurant.

My husband and I were craving authentic Mexican food. We looked this place up and tried it for the…read morevery first time. It did not disappoint! We seated ourselves and were greeted by a server. They had music playing in Spanish, which I loved. They brought out homemade chips and salsa that was absolutely delicious. We ordered the chicken fajitas and the chicken flautas for dinner. After about 15 minutes, we got the sizzling plates. The food was so good! The rice was cooked to perfection, the beans were seasoned well and topped with cheese, all the toppings were cut up in a way to eat them easily. Overall, everything was fresh and tasty. It's our new favorite Mexican food spot. We can't wait to go back!

Had my first bad experience here. Ordered the Quesabirra combo which is under the "Quesadilla"…read moresection of their menu. They then brought me the tacos. I asked what was up and the lady came over to explain I was incorrect and "Quesa" just means it has cheese on it and they actually did bring me the right order. She said if I spoke Spanish or if we were in Mexico it would make sense. I've probably ordered thousands of quesadillas for me and my kids in my years. Another lady came out and said let's just remake it but by then I was so completely proven wrong since I don't speak Spanish that I just kept the order. I didn't want to waste the food either. Pro Tip: If you want to order the quesadilla version you have to say "Barrira quesadillas" because ordering it under the quesadillas section will just get you tacos. "Barrira quesadillas" also wasn't listed on the menu but they make it. Maybe last couple times they asked what version I wanted... or it was on a specials board...idk. I suggested they move the combo under the taco section but I guess that wont make sense in Spanish since none of their taco have cheese but combo does?? This place is definitely a 5 star restaurant when the owner is there. This was the first time there when he wasnt.

I swung in, had two tacos, and like that.... I was gone…read more Corn tortillas were excellent and held together well. Hot sauce was complementary to my food. I had a chicken and fried pork. The pork was good, the chicken was a real treat though. Often, chicken can be bland, but this bad boy was quite flavorful.

We love it here Good quality food…read more Gluten free options Kid friendly Quick service Clean

Everything was average. Tacos were a little dry. Service was okay. The pickled jalapeños were…read morereally good and the queso appetizer was very good. Not sure I would go back. Ambiance was fun.

The food was delicious and service was great. It is a…read morelittle restaurant, but it was clean and unique. The people are friendly and welcoming, their customers,

Authentic Mexican is hard to find especially in a small town like Marshall. You'll definitely find…read morethat type of food here. Tacos favor was good just needed more meat as they were lacking that. The complimentary chips and salsa could be improved with using fresh tortillas as the chips were stale and definitely not homemade. Would comeback in the future for the tacos and vibes