I've been a Chef for 25+ years. And my absolute favorite food is Mexican, primarily "Taco's. REAL Tacos, not "American-ized Tacos". This very charming restaurant, with a first rate bar, comes through in a great way! Very clean, very friendly staff. Excellent menu. The umami "Shines" BIG TIME. Flavor, flavor flavor! I love steak Tacos! These were first rate! Excellent Salsa Verde and Rosa. Extremely authentic and obviously made fresh to order. Although they make authentic, they have the guts to put their own flare of flavors in their food. And, it works!!! I can't wait to go back! Highly recommend read more

Spicy cucumber margarita & Birria tacos are a must. Hands-down, the best Mexican spot on the island. read more

Mexican cantina - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Delicious food and even better drinks!! The margaritas were amazing and great price for happy hour!! The empanadas and nachos were delicious as well as the main course. Great ambiance and amazing staff, the owner was very nice and enjoyed talking to the customers. Staff was very attentive! Definitely will be going back read more

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The quesadilla made my stomach hurt...wanted to like this place but the food didn't sit well :(

The food was pretty good, however the temperature in the restaurant was astronomically hot. Now I know how the SHEIN workers feel when they pack my orders. Someone should call the Department of Health on this place. Fans everywhere and the temp was at 84 degrees but felt more like 105. I only gave 2 stars because the food was good but I could never come back due to temperature control. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Mexican cantina - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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LOVE THE AL PASTOR TACOS SO DELICIOUS. Had to stop myself from ordering every day they are so good

Great spot !!! Excellent food Right next to my favorite Greek spot Service is good ! read more

This has become my go to Friday night spot. Great service, excellent food and I must say one of the best margaritas on Staten Island. Price is right also. Only issue is it is alittle small inside so sometimes I have to wait a few minutes. Overall one of my favorites currently! In my opinion it's must try just don't go on Friday night so I don't have to wait any longer. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant on the island so far. I fell in love with this restaurant that I came in three weeks in a row because I was craving for it. The staff members that work here are super nice and when I talked to one of the workers, they said that they have live music every wednesdays. The food is slightly pricey especially the chips and guacamole that is going for $10. Other than that I recommend everyone to come and try it out. read more

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Absolutely great service and Seafood Molecajete ...the best! Festive music and a fun atmosphere. Come try it! Weekend specials drinks and food! read more

Food never came. Still in the phone and noon picks up. Have to call grub hub to figure out what's happening.

I went here on a Tuesday night for karaoke and it was a lot of fun. The restaurant was completely packed and the ambience was really great. Everybody gets involved in karaoke and it's so much fun. I ordered a coconut margarita and they put Chamoy around the rim, which I wasn't a big fan of the flavors didn't go together. I ended up just sticking to beers and shots. It was a great time. I didn't get to try the food but maybe next time. read more

Hubby and I live around the block from this place. We've done take out, liked the food. And ate there once. The food was packaged well for take out, except the fries which came home soggy. They need to poke holes in the little plastic lids. No biggie. When we ate there the service was friendly and unhurried. So, we felt welcome. We got the queso fundido (no meat) and I had the vegetarian tacos. Hubby got the milanesa sammy. Everything was tasty. They didn't have tres leches but they had what we (USSR folk) call sour cream cake. It was nummy. We will be ordering from here again and occasionally leaving our couch to eat there. read more

Amazing staff , amazing food & amazing drinks ! Chicken empanadas were huge & delish . Al pastor tacos were out of this world.

They were extremely friendly and attentive. I got a shrimp quesadilla my boyfriend got the shrimp fajita and we also got a order of guacamole and chips. What a please tell surprise! Everything was great! Made fresh the food came out piping hot. It was flavorful, and filling. They haven't gotten their liquor license as of yet which they tell you before you sit just in case you were looking to have drinks. I thought that was great. Or the bill was about $45 with the two meals and appetizer. Like I said before they were very attentive making sure we had everything we needed. I plan to go back and try a few more things like the tacos and tostadas. Definitely, a place I would bring family and friends. It is a must try! read more

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The customer service in this place is horrible so I ordered carnitas tacos which says on the menu that it is shredded pork and this is what they give me. It's not shredded. It looks like a chopped up burnt pork chop and when I ask about it, they tell me know that that's the Al Pastor that is shredded not the Carnitas and they would not fix it, or replace my mail of what I really ordered.but meanwhile the Al pastor says marinated chopped up pork then they bring the chef to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about but meanwhile it's on their menu that way so is the menu wrong or me idk read more

Mexican cantina - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Awesome place. Very friendly staff and the coconut mojitos are simply amazing.. food was ok we had wings which were pretty good. Guacamole and chips i didn't like as much i felt the guacamole had a bitter taste to it. El pastor tacos were good. My daughter loved the chicken tacos.. overall a nice place to hangout and have a few drinks with friends.. read more

Mexican cantina - Coconut Mojito - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

This is a fantastic neighborhood restaurant! The food is delicious and authentic! Everything cooked to perfection. The new owners have given us back our Cantina without the honkytonk atmosphere and brought a quiet elegance to the immaculate space. Service is awesome there are so many gluten free options including finally a corn quesadilla. They are currently without their liquor license so byob. Don't leave without having the flan- made in-house. Welcome back read more

A wonderful new find...authentic Mexican fair perfectly seasoned with the right amount of heat! Delicious nachos with plenty of chunks of jalapeños while my husband had soft tacos the likes he hadn't had since a trip to LA with fresh radishes and tomatillo sauce, make sure you try the onion habanera relish read more

I've ordered for delivery and pickup several times; each time the food was amazing and my orders were precise. I'd love to dine in soon since they offer the option now and they are very kind. Best Mexican food in Staten Island. I'm so happy I've finally found a great spot to eat Mexican food, especially tacos! I'm still making my way through the menu but I'd definitely recommend trying any of the delicious taco options and the Tinga tostadas. read more

This spot is one of the best Mexican restaurants that offers adequate space for dining. The food is delicious and the service is delightful. They have one of the friendliest and customer-oriented staff on Staten Island. They have gone above and beyond for me more than once. Not to mention that their prices on drinks are amazing! I would recommend to stop by and grab a meal with friends and family. You will not be disappointed! read more

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I really love this place the food is really good. I like the chips and salsa that they serve at the beginning. They have the best in the game I have tried so many things already and I am a regular here. The food is consisteresntly good. read more

Great place for dinner & drinks. Girls Friday night out. Shrimp & lobster tacos awesome. The Pork tacos great flavor & crispy pieces - delicious. Margaritas are on point. The staff are fabulous- friendly & professional. Flora is an awesome server & Danny too. One of the owners ( Luis ) is so welcoming. Great experience. I'll be back with my family next time . read more

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I enjoy the food and drinks but I wish they would bring back the red sangria and the different margarita options in Seamless. The delivery menu has changed when it comes to drink options and they're losing possible business (at least mine) when considering places. read more

Mexican cantina - Margarita and red sangria that they used to deliver via Seamless...sadly not an option there anymore :( - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I love the food here but sometimes when I order shrimp/fish items - they're not too fresh tasting. The food is always delivered on time and it comes packaged well. They now deliver Sangria and Margaritas too!!! read more

Mexican cantina - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Been working in Staten Island the past month. Before that, spent very little time in SI. To be honest, good food is hard to find, here. Unless your looking for bagels or pizza. I did however have the opportunity to eat at Cantina's. It's been by far the best food I've tried. (That includes Mezcals) Their mexican food was extremely authentic. Adrian the owner was pleasant enough to strike up a convo and tell me about their new restaurant. He's been working in the business for over 20yrs and knows his stuff. Unfortunately they dont have the liquor license yet. But the food is definitely worth coming for. I had three tacos - chicken fish and pastor. All super flavorful. He also let me try their 3 homemade hot sauces. Really good. Cantinas was an awesome find. These guys are gonna kill it. read more

Oh I just love this place, mostly for the Tostada di Pulpo, which is something I can't find at any other Mexican restaurant on Staten Island. For just $10 you get 3 nice sized tostadas that are piled with octopus, avocado, queso, beans, and pico. I also really enjoyed their fish tacos, made with fried basa filet, mango salsa and pickled onions. They serve them with chipotle mayo which may or not be your thing depending on whether you prefer a more authentic Mexican fish taco. They do serve some dishes in traditional mexican ways, including the quesedillas. You can't go wrong here, one of the few tex-mex/authentic hybrid restaurants on S.I. read more

I am so happy this restaurant opened in the neighborhood. We enjoyed our meals immensely. We started with the tortilla soup which was fresh, authentic, and really good. Recommend you get chips to crumble into it. Next I had chicken fajitas and that was really good. The chicken was not overly flavored, the onions and peppers were great, the refried beans and rice were also great, and the tortillas were hot! I really enjoyed it. My wife had the Cantina salad, which is a mix of a house salad with fruits like strawberries, cranberries, mango, and other fruits. She loved it. Looking forward to trying out something else next time. The menu isn't huge, but there is still a good selection. read more

Avoid this place at all cost. The waitress had no idea what liquor was in their mixed drink options. The enchilada was chunks of unseasoned grilled chicken rolled in a corn tortilla with some sauce on it and topped with hardest avocado slices I've ever eaten and no flavor whatsoever; I could've made this better at home. The shrimp cocktail was extremely tangy and sour. The queso was a bowl of melted cheese. The only positive part of this experience was that my beer tasted fine. read more

I was looking for an authentic Mexican food restaurant and found it here. Mexican Cantinas food is packed with flavor due to the quality of ingredients. The price for the quantity of food is a plus. The vibe is fun, and the staff are aces. Definitely the best Mexican food in Staten Island. I will recommend the shrimp empanadas which are excellent and packed with flavor don't forget to drizzle the chipotle mayo on top! Yummy. I also had the carnitas tacos which were the best I've had ever. Highly recommend this place it will not disappoint you. read more

My absolute favorite Mexican on the island!!!! I live pretty far from here but I will take the ride for their food & amazing service any day. Their employees are amazing, attentive, & fun! The atmosphere is awesome & they keep their restaurant so clean! My go to is the chicken tinga tostadas & their guac but everything is amazing!!!! If you are looking for incredible Mexican food look no further! Delicious margaritas as well! read more

Mexican cantina - a margarita with a slice of lemon on the rim - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I just love their tacos! I usually find the other tortilla thick but the tortilla at this place are thinner and definitely more delicious. We ordered the steak, carnitas and fish tacos. Place is clean. Staff are super nice and accommodating. Pls don't change! Can't wait to go back with my husband. read more

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only had the guac but it was really good! had it to go... prices are a bit high but so are other places that don't have good guac! read more

I can only give one star because that's what the app allows. But let me tell you. I understand we are in a pandemic, granted. The way this restaurant manager operates is disgraceful. I placed an order at 630. It is currently 840 and I have called twice to check on it. Every-time I call I get the run around. The first time I called. Granted I understand they are busy. If I ask for an update on my order I expect a proper response. Not a response that doesn't fulfill my needs as a customer. If you don't have drivers. Say so. If you cannot process my order say so. Don't keep me waiting hours later to them tell me you don't have drivers and my order hasn't even been cooked yet. Then when I ask to speak to a manager he says "I am the manager " and doesn't even apologize and just says "I cancel Your order " now it is 845 and I cannot order else where because it is too late at this hour . I am so upset. And I will never visit or order from this place again. read more

Best carnitas I've ever had in my entire life !! Wow everything was fresh and amazing ! I will be a regular customer from now on

The food was fresh and delicious. You can taste the difference from other Mexican restaurants on the island because here they use fresh ingredients, giving each dish it's s own distinct flavor. The guacamole was divine and we also had a chicken quesadilla, shrimp burrito, nachos, and steak fajitas. All the food came out hot and the chicken was nice and juicy, not dried out. Above the food we enjoyed the service from Adrian. He prides himself on great food and warm hospitality. We immediately felt at home. Right now they are waiting for their liquor license but don't let that stop you from enjoying this great gem on the Island. You can bring your alcohol until their liquor license is approved. Forget Ho'Brah, Maizal and Sophia's this is my new go to Mexican establishment!! Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Food was really good, super fresh ingredients as though it's homemade. Hands down the best guacamole! Some might think it's a tad bit too much lime juice but I personally loved it. Also had the fish tacos and tinga tostadas. Both were equally good. The only flaw to this order was that the tacos were a little soggy but that's the con of getting delivery. Will definitely come dine here soon! read more

Business's have gone down the tube. Do not rely on thirr take out. 2 hours waited then he said I canceled meanwhile it says delivered. 2 hours 5 minutes away. Service is gone. read more

Great authentic Mexican restaurant. Best soft tacos I've had since buying street tacos in Los Angeles. The onion habanero relish and a tomatillo sauce are exquisite. Definitely worth a trip. read more

This review is more about the service than the food. I placed an order for delivery and was told it would be about 1.5hrs. Fine, I can deal with that. After 2 hours went by I called to check the status and was told "Like we are really busy, we didn't even start your order yet" I had no choice but to cancel. If you can't handle that many orders you shouldn't be taking them. Won't be giving the cantina another chance. read more