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    4.2 (76 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Three extra sauces to choose from
    Dwight M.

    This location has been open for 6 months. Inside and outside seating. Parking can be found at a distance. Sat at a table near the restroom and there always seemed to be a line of people waiting. Seats were wore out with insides exposed. Food was just ok. Fajitas had no flavor so you had to sauce it up.

    Marina M.

    Tonight was my 2nd time at Nueva Cantina in Brandon, and the experience was completely different ~ in the best way. Our server, Angel, took amazing care of us, and the manager, Manuel, was also very attentive and welcoming. We went with a variety of tacos from the taco tour, plus a burrito and a taco salad ~ everything was delicious. We also tried the classic margaritas; they were strong but not overwhelming, just right. The noise level was moderate this time, so we were able to chat and hear each other with no issues, which made the experience even better. We will definitely be coming back again and again!

    Margarita flight
    Kapi P.

    Stopped in to try the Birria pizza and had a margarita flight the food was amazing everything came out pretty fast nice and hot. The waitress was kind and suggested the flight and her favorites. The ambiance was not too noisy as the decor was Easter themed with the season very cute. I highly recommend stopping by during happy hour and if the weather permits enjoy the outside dining.

    Dj L.

    A great time at Nueva Cantina last weekend! We came on a Friday and it was VERY busy. This is a new location so there is a lot of buzz around it! Also the whole place is decked out for Christmas and they have a bunch of fun Christmas drinks! The wait for outside patio was 50 minutes and the wait for inside was 1:45 min. Crazy long! We did find a spot at the bar and sat. It was quite loud in there since it was so busy. The bartender was slammed the whole night but he was still doing his best at service to make sure we were taken care of. Great work! Did the sampler appetizer which was queso salsa and guacamole. All great! The chips were Christmas colors too! Did the tacos and rice and refried beans side. Food came quick. All very good and nice flavor! We had the Christmas margarita flight and it was delicious!! Each marg was flavored different and they all tasted great, my fav was the mistletoe margarita! They went all out with the theming. I will love to come back and try more food and drinks!

    Walking inside - cute outside dining area
    Janet M.

    This is located in the Plaza off of 60 and Falkenburg. It was a Cherrys, never been to the restaurant before. Met a friend at this Mexican spot and immediately thought it was super cute. They had Christmas decorations and was blaring loud Christmas Spanish music. There was art murals and fun decorations. As soon as you entered the dining room the aroma of Mexican food filled the air and you just wanted everything before seeing the menu. We ordered a chicken burrito bowl and steak faijitas and it was amazing. The faijitas came to the table sizzlin with all the toppings. You can choose between ciliantro rice or Spanish rice - refried beans or black beans. I got cilantro rice with the black beans and soooo good! For dessert we had the Christmas taco and it was different - it was graham crackers taco shaped with cheesecake inside and sprinkled with confetti sprinkles. It wasn't the greatest but it was different and tasty just a bit grainy and dry, in my opinion. We told the waitress to perhaps serve it with a scoop of ice cream on top to perhaps dress it up or make it not as dry. The food was plentiful, delicious and the environment was fun and inviting. I would definitely come again and next time not during lunch, as I would love to try a drink

    The bar area - decorative chairs for the holidays (on 11/4)
    Joe S.

    This place was good for tacos, but was a little overpriced considering the area. It was in walking distance from the hotel down the road, so it was convenient as I didn't want to deal with traffic anymore. I had a Mezcal Margarita and it was super small, but it was good. The prices were more on par with upper-scale... not a laminated menu place. Two sips and it was gone. Bummer! I went to a place next door to have a few more drinks after I was done. The tacos were good but the chicken was super duper dry AF. Maybe it would have been better fresh. I couldn't add enough sauce to make it good! On the other hand, the Chorizo was great as was the Al Pastor. Finally, the Shrimp in the Shrimp Taco got lost in all of the toppings. I like more shrimpiness! I had great service from Jai with water refills and bringing out the sauces and explaining the menu and such. Overall, it was OK. I'd go back for tacos but wouldn't make it a regular stop for unwinding.

    Birra Taco-
    Addessa J.

    Vibe and music along am ambiance was really nice . Service was great. However , the portions was explain in correctly. All taco almost $5 Birra Taco- Mini Taco ..very small almost $6 and your have buy the dipping sauce that would cost $10.Favor was good. No specials for Taco Tuesday No free salad and chips .. Cheaper to buy the pitcher $40.. of margaritas Fajitas was a large portion .

    The decorate for Halloween
    Charlesea S.

    Tacos 8/10 Drinks 5/10 (i don't like sugary sweet drinks) I love that more non-fast food/crazy huge franchises are coming to the brandon/riverview area. This is in a shopping center, parking is pretty decent. Space inside I feel is crunched. The bar seats are literally shoulder to shoulder. There is patio seating, booths, and high top seats. I tried theme fall drink, pumpkin margarita. The one given to me initially was dangerously sweet and syrupy. Mistakenly, two bartenders made my cocktail, so the second one was given to me for free and it was a lot better and balance and fall in marg form. There were more themed drinks. My friend got the flight and all were pretty sweet, she said the lesser sweet and betters were the traditional marg and one others. Tacos: I have no real complaints. They were delicious and filling. The price on the menu is for like taco. I had two and it was filling. The toppings on the different tacos aren't very different, the protein is basically what changes per taco. The have tvs for the games and an early HH. They have marg flights and cute pitchers.

    Birria "pizza"
    Delaina B.

    First off this place decorates so well for the holidays and the food is delicious! We came here for the Valentine's popup bar. They decorated it so cute and the drinks were so fun. No where else is really doing this so they've got a great thing going. We

    I'm thinking good times happen often here. October 2025
    Jennifer B.

    Who knew there was a vacation portal right behind Hooters and Mickey D's in Brandon? It's inside the old Cherry's Bar and Grille... with a major glow up. Every bit of this place is photo ready/worthy. It has undercurrents of Cancun/Cozumel-with fun seasonal drink options, a friendly/welcoming attitude and plenty of parking/seating. The patio is laid-back and pretty... the dining room, with booths, tables and high tops, is comfy and chill... and the bar is sort of sexy. But the best part of our visit was the service! What a great staff! They're chosen and trained well. Attentive, warm, efficient, professional, fun-they made our visit on a Friday afternoon so special. The menu was accessed via QR codes on the table (not my fave, but ok) isn't large, but it is inventive. I knew I wanted tacos, which are sold separately and you can pair them with sides, like cilantro rice. Since we shared the chips and queso, I opted for just the veggie taco... which was excellent with roasted poblano. I'll get two of those next time, with that rice. Since it was October, we ordered the Halloween margarita flight. There was an apple cinnamon variety, a caramel apple, a berry flavored option and the house marg (which I loved!) They were all so different and detailed, fun and festive (including a sunken eyeball!) It was $33 for the flight. I think they're planning a Christmas flight, too. We'll have to check that out-and more of the food. It was a good first visit. I'll be sure to check it out again and report back.

    Debbie F.

    Upon observing the prominent huge pinkish party balloons, I immediately knew the fun potential of this establishment. The themed ambiance consistently improved as I entered. The decor, from the exterior to the patio and interior, was charming and detailed. The menu, encompassing heart shape tacos and various adult themed beverages, was thoughtfully thoughtout for the Valentine's holiday. While I anticipated average cuisine, I was pleasantly mistaken. The salsa was above my standards, the asada taco salad shell was exceptionally flavorful, and the fruity salad dressing was exquisite. Service exceeded expectations; the staff hustled and efficiently managed customer seating and timely service. Our entire experience was memorable, and I intend to revisit this establishment in the near future for more of the tasty cuisine.

    Cupid drinks!
    Grace J.

    My best friend and I went for Galentine's and it was a great experience. Our server Sam was very kind and patient with us as we struggled to decide on the food. He came around check on us and make sure we were taken care of even if it eas really busy. The food came out quickly and was delicious! The decorations were beautiful and we took many pictures with it. Music was fun and not too loud. We had a great time!

    Valentine drink special: "The four play margarita" flight
    Stefanie L.

    Came here right after a flight into Tampa. We were immediately greeted by the friendly staff right upon walking in. We came around 3pm on a weekday and the place wasn't too busy. The first thing I noticed was how cute it was set up! Valentine decor and valentine themed specials. Our server (Dani?) greeted us and he was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered two different margaritas, the specialty margarita flight and a horchata to drink. The drinks were not only cute looking but great tasting. We got the Nueva Sampler which is chips with three dips (queso, salsa and guacamole). The chips were fresh and warm and the queso was the best I've ever tried. We got a few tacos: shrimp (my fave), carnitas, barbacoa, chicken, and chorizo. They were all delicious. I would definitely go back for the drinks and stay for the food.

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