Xander was an amazing server and made my first experience great. Very friendly and informed us about the menu when we asked questions. I ended up ordering the birria pizza and it was insane and so good. My girlfriend had the chicken burrito and she enjoyed that as well! Definitely menu items we would order when we visit again soon! read more

They have Halloween decorations up so it's super cute to hangout with large parties! Didn't take any photos because it was dark when we ate but the tacos and queso are so so yummy. Lots of flavor and the drinks are delicious too. Our server was super friendly & quick to bring out food and drinks. read more

This place definitely has a lot of potential. The food is very reasonably priced, the portions are generous, and overall you get a lot for your money. I've been here at least 3 times, though, and the biggest issue has consistently been the service. I'm not sure if the wait staff is stretched too thin or if the kitchen is the bottleneck, but getting anything additional after your food arrives can take a surprisingly long time. My advice: when you place your order, ask for everything you think you'll need upfront. I recommend the shrimp or Chicken fajitas--the portions are very generous--but they are extremely bland and definitely need more seasoning. If you like your fajitas with some flavor, you may want to bring your own seasoning or ask for extra seasoning when you order. Also, they only give you three small tortillas with the fajitas, which isn't nearly enough for the amount of meat and vegetables you get. Order extra tortillas when you place your initial order. I made the mistake of asking for more after the food arrived, and it took another 10-15 minutes to get them. By then, the fajitas were getting cold. Overall, there's a lot to like here: good value, generous portions, and food that can be very good with a little extra seasoning. If they can tighten up the service and improve the seasoning, this could be a really solid restaurant. read more

Nueva Cantina - Palm Harbor - Chicken and shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

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My family wanted to try out a new Mexican place, so we decided to come here. The initial vibes walking in were great, the decor is pretty & colorful & modern, & we loved the wall that was painted to look like a margarita (very cute touch). The outside seating is covered by a faux leaf wall which blocks the direct sun, which I thought was considerate. Our server was very nice, knowledgeable, & personable. He was also attentive & communicated well when we had questions or needed substitutions. We got a skinny margarita pitcher to share for $52, & it was huge & really good. Sometimes skinny margaritas can taste off, but this one didn't at all. The way the pitcher came decorated was cute. We ordered Chips & Guac & added Salsa, & it also came with three bottles of different flavors/spice levels of salsa, & it was nice to have that variety to split amongst everyone. I ordered the Taco Salad with beef barbacoa for $15, but was informed that they didn't have any more of the taco salad shells. While it wasn't exactly the same, our server tried his best to rectify the situation by bringing out an extra plate of chips to go along with my bowl, which was appreciated. The actual bowl tasted delicious, all the flavors meshed together perfectly & the beef barbacoa was great. As someone who often goes to Mexican restaurants, I liked how guacamole was included in the cost of the bowl already, since lots of places only offer it as a premium add-on. My family got bowls & fajitas, & were very happy with the portion sizes & tastes. At the end, I signed up for their loyalty program, which instantly gives you 100 points that you can use towards a free Nueva Margarita or Mocktail. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience & will definitely be returning in the future!! read more

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This location has been a number of restaurants. Chinese, Tex mex, and now Mexican. This iteration is the best. Our meals were very good. A harried server apologized for our wait then proceeded to make up for it with excellent service. The tacos are very tasty. They aren't cheap. A 3 taco order can run north of $15. I think it's worth the money. The interior shows the old floor layout. But the new decor is beautiful. Fake greenery hangs from basket lamps placed overhead. It looks like a rain forest. We will be back to sample other menu items. read more

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Heard about this place when it was in Saint Pete. This is a new location in Palm Harbor. I came in a little before 5 PM and the place was not crowded. There were only two other people here before me. I decided to go with the Nueva sampler which is chips with guacamole with queso and salsa. Here it is. It is bigger than I imagined. All the sauces and sauces are mild. I added the habanero to the salsa to give it more of a bit of kick. The taste of all 3 was not bad. I ordered a Lemon Drop Ducktini. Not bad not bad at all. I might get a second one. I decided to go with the shrimp burrito and I'm going to get a side of the Spanish rice and black beans. Didn't get a picture because I dived right in and devoured it. Just great. Now the only thing of a shortfall was the service. They are slow but nice. I give them 4.5 stars. read more

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Wow very impressed with their Mexican food! And their prices seem too good to be true? The queso was delicious and what you would expect from a Mexican place. I got the bowlrito and their barbacoa meat was juicy and flavorful! I also like the aioli it comes with. Sign up for their rewards and you get a free margarita on your first visit!! It's decorated nicely inside too but seems more like a quick service kind of place not fancy restaurant as everything is served in plastic and metal trays. Definitely recommend. read more

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It was some of the okayest Mexican we've had. They tried pretty hard with the decor theme throughout, and did well there. We liked the vibe of the place. The server was kind and efficient. We found it odd that they gave us complimentary chips, but no salsa. We had to order that (4$) additionally. That being said, we weren't sure they normally give a basket of chips anyway, which is odd for a Mexican restaurant either way. We had a chicken burrito. It was heavy on the rice, and the chicken, while flavorful, was pretty dry. We ordered a side of queso. It was different than you find in most spots. It was more like a tailgate queso than a Mexican restaurant queso, which is not a bad thing-- just different. All in all, we probably wouldn't go back. There are just too many solid options around here to waste time with anything mediocre. read more

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My girls and I came out to Nueva Cantina for Cinco de Mayo. When we arrived, the line was extremely long! It was even hard to make it to the front to check in to our reservation. About 40-45 minutes later, we were seated in the indoor patio. Our server was pleasant and attentive, despite how crazy busy it was. We all ordered tacos and margaritas. I thought my tacos were well seasoned and the first margarita which was mango flavored was okay. The second margarita I had was strawberry flavored and much better! We also shared churros for dessert and absolutely delicious! read more

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My friend said this place was popping up all over her instagram and we had to try! What a gem! We will be back for sure. The inside is so fresh, inviting, fun and everything was super clean! We got spicy margs, chips with queso, guac, and salsa, street corn, and then various tacos. Everything came out fast, fresh, and hot. Our server Haley was wonderful. Even though we went on a busy Friday night, there was not long wait times. Great job, guys!! read more

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We came here on a Friday night and it was fairly crowded, but we were able to get seated outside right away. Although it was hot out, the outside patio has a covering it wasn't too bad. The service was pretty quick and our server was super sweet. The decorations inside and outside are really cute and everything seems very clean. We started with chips and salsa, and the chips were nicely crunchy and the salsa had a nice flavor. The tacos are served à la carte, which is nice because you can mix and match. I got a veggie taco and an al pastor taco and both were loaded with fillings and super tasty! I loved that the al pastor taco included a big pineapple spear, it really added to the flavor! The prices here are not bad either, I'd definitely come back and try more taco flavors! read more

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Service was good. Place has some charm with decorations but food was just ok. Both me and my friend had horrible indigestion that evening after dining. read more

There are not a lot of restaurants that stand out. This one does. The drinks were made wrong. They replaced them, but they were still wrong. They were never fixed. The food took forever. It didn't come out together and when it came out, it was cold and the condiments were expired. The waitress did not come back to check on us. I don't know if they had a manager on duty. If they don't change, I suspect that this will be closed soon. read more

100% this is our new taco spot !! Saw it on yelp decided to try it out you will not be disappointed , It was packed in a good way ! We walked in with reservations and the hostess was already contacting us . We were promptly sat at our table Our servers were prompt with service for somewhere that's been open only a month they have a great team . Tanner was so attentive knowledgeable awesome dude . I would have thought they had been working together for years . Multiple servers checked on us through our dinner . We had the pitcher of margarita maybe we over estimated our 40+ bellies because it was a lot of margarita super adorable presentation lights and ducks gives it a fun flair . Kids had Mexican coke. Guac was flavorful right amount of spice . The Elote was authentic my son loved it ! We got a variety of tacos for the table fish, Barbacoa, pork, carne asada and chorizo Out little one got chicken nuggets and waffle fries . Tacos were double shelled !The fish was Smokey and spicy mahi mahi . The Barbacoa was my favorite my husband absolutely loved the chorizo it was ground up pork . The tacos were packed . No way I could more than two . Kids loved the waffle fries we ended up ordering some after he ate both his carne asada tacos because he tried his sisters . The best deal is 13 tacos for 50 if we had a big group it would have been perfect. Their point with toast app dollar for dollar make sure you sign up you get a free margarita I would love for this place to succeed it's a great place for families ! We had a great family dinner out read more

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I went here right before the school year started because they were offering free lunch and dinner to educators. It was such a nice thing to do. The food was great and the staff was very accommodating due to the high number of patrons in the restaurant. It was decorated nicely and was clean. I can't wait to go back again. read more

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Nueva Cantina was delicious! Service was great, food was great, drinks were fun and yummy! Wonderful way to spend an evening! read more

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Food was great. I only got a quesadilla with chicken, delicious. The salsa is probably one of my favorites so far. Emma was my waitress her service is on point she was busy running around, but still managed to read my mind when I needed something. It's my first time coming to this location and it is well put together! Good music, everyone's dressed up for the holidays it's definitely an experience. read more

My stepson and I went here for the first time this week based on the mini good reviews that it has and we were very impressed. The food was clean and delicious. We loved the ambience and the service was solid (but not exceptional). The price is a reasonable, but it is very crowded so definitely encourage you to make a reservation in advance. We will be coming back to try more food, but the queso and nachos was definitely worth it. The Beria tacos were over the top too. Would strongly recommend the Mezcal margarita read more

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Night ass atmosphere of the food is awesome. Also the desserts clean friendly staff.... read more

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Lovely modern take on Mexican restaurant and seems very successful but I think it needs a little boost. Margaritas are good but $$$ for a small drink. Food is ok, tortillas are way too small for fajitas. Our server was excellent. The noise level is really loud. If the formula works, fine, but it won't be our go to Mexican place. read more

It's average. Not impressed. Never tell a customer you can sit but only for an hour. Also what Mexican restaurant runs out of Margaritas or Paloma ! Plaza Mexico still wins hands down I give it 6 months and it will be gone read more

Awesome atmosphere, great service, the best margaritas and the foods top notch!! We love this place read more

Nueva Cantina - Palm Harbor - Mexican Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

We used to drive to St Pete to visit Nueva Cantina. So glad it's down the block from my house now!!! We've already been twice since it opened. The birria tacos are really good. We've tried just about everything and have zero complaints. I got the nachos last time and couldn't even finish I was so full. We love the themes that tie to the holidays and seasons. Always looking forward to what creative drinks are on the menu. Also they did a great job with the decor and the wait staff were very friendly. read more

Had the Birriadilla and the queso and chips. So delicious and fresh. Looking forward to trying more delicious items! read more

Nueva Cantina - Palm Harbor - Mexican Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

My husband & I had dinner at Nueva Cantina located at 35903 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor. The interior of the restaurant is festive and our server was kind. She "warned" us that the food is true authentic Mexican street food and for whatever reason she said it to us a few times. My husband ordered a burrito, I ordered two fish tacos & one grilled chicken taco, side of black beans for us to share. I'm expecting authentic Mexican food with savory, spicy flavors. Unfortunately that was NOT the case. I took one bite of my grilled chicken taco & it did NOT taste like chicken at all. It was mushy, bland & tasteless like canned chicken. The menu is deceiving because there was zero gilled chicken in my taco. The mahi mahi fish tacos were just as gross tasting, just a funky unappealing look & taste to it. The side of black beans were straight out of a can with a starchy metallic canned after taste and zero flavor! My husband said his burrito was filled with a lot of rice as a filler and flavorless. I'm serious when I say my husband & I were hoping we don't get food poisoning or any digestive disruptions because their food is a 100% insult to authentic Mexican cuisine. The only thing I can think of as to why they are busy is the servers upsell the alcohol & when people are under the influence & hungry they will eat anything. I noticed all their 5 star Google reviews with each review having at least 3-4 colorful bright pictures and that is guaranteed bought & paid for reviews and the owner must be a real master manipulator. The servers uniforms were similar to HOOTERS only all black, they upsell the alcohol, serve cheap quality junk food in exchange for your hard earned money. Awhile back, I gave two Mexican restaurants 5 star reviews, Cantina Viajero in Trinity & Papasitos in Tarpon Springs because they deserved it. Nueva Cantina was a HUGE disappointment, the paper menu was cheap & deceptive, poor cheap quality food, loud TV's everywhere, just a total turn off. Don't be fooled by this place and drink the kool aid, I highly suggest spending your hard earned money elsewhere, even Taco Bell will excite your palate better than this place! :) read more

Restaurant is basic drinks and tacos. One of the tacos I ordered the meat was dry, my tray came without lined paper while my husband's tray had paper liner. read more

Just had a great experience at Nueva Cantina. Despite being a Friday night, our table for 11 was ready to go at the reserved time of 6:45 and Saavedra flawlessly handled our group. The drinks were strong but not overwhelming, the tacos tasty, and the homemade salsas packed with flavor. This second visit lived up to the hype. read more

The food, service and ambiance is wonderful!! Very clean and spacious. I had the barbacoa tacos which were authentic in flavor. Go there hungry! read more

Ughhhh I'm so sad to have to write a negative review on something I was hoping so much for! I have been to the Tampa location a few times & always liked their food and appreciated their well crafted drinks. We came and immediately were greeted. We ordered 2 standard margarita, I asked for patron instead of their tequila.... The drinks came 40ish minutes later (well after our apps) and the Patron was brought as a separate shot, which was completely not what I asked for. Mistake, no biggie. Let's talk about the apps. The queso fundido was burnt onto the skillet, unable to dip it, complete flop. We got regular queso... that one went back twice bc the kitchen could no figure out how to melt it, it was like cheese wiz consistency. The waiter apologized profusely and said "I don't under what's going on with this queso" as if it was a foreign concept Our entrees came out right around the time our drinks came out, which was crazy. The food itself was good, we had the Quesabirria & it was tasty. I mean the drinks were good too, just very delayed. I feel bad for the server because he must've been very embarrassed. Overall, it was a terrible experience, maybe I'll chunk it up to being because they're brand new and they're getting themselves together, but I'm not sure if it's gonna be a repeat visit for us . read more

Great food and a great experience! Kate was an amazing server--friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. The Mexican food was delicious, and I'll definitely be back! read more

We decided to try this recently social media hyped place and see what the buzz was all about: we are still waiting. The place was Ok. The food was OK. That's it. No more than that. I ordered 2 asada tacos and 2 birria tacos. The asada steak was bland. It was tender enough but had no seasoning or marinade or flavor. The birria tacos were better but not outstanding. But here is an odd thing. They charge you $3 for the consommé. What ? That's should be standard for birria tacos. They charge you $4 for chips and salsa. Also complimentary is standard for MOST Mexican restaurants. Bottom line: Been there, done that and no interest in coming back when there are so many other choices. read more

Service was ok. Food was good but there were a lot of flies flying all around so much so that I couldn't not wait to leave . They kept landing on our food and drinks. Dissapointing read more

Excellent service from Taylor, great food and margaritas as always. Fun place to bring the whole family or stop in for an afternoon treat

Came in for lunch with my family and had really good experience. Food was delicious and came out fast, service was great and the whole atmosphere is just great. If you're in Palm Harbor area you should definitely check this place out! read more

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Oh boy! They are not going to last long. Food is mediocre and overpriced, portions are tiny. Nothing is seasoned. Service was great, so I will give them that. read more

Enjoyed a delicious lunch. Word is out about Nuevo Cantina in Palm Harbor. The restaurant was busy! Staff were friendly and service was good. Food was hot & delicious. read more

Nueva Cantina - Palm Harbor - Strawberry Horchata, Shrimp Taco and a side of Plantains. - Mexican Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Small tacos , hardly anything on them. Had the chicken taco and it was dried and over spiced ! Strawberry, mango margaritas was awful too. No chips in the tables. No meals that come with anything. All a- la- cart. Small menus but several different ones on line that they don't have. Just tacos. Dry disappointed. It looked so cute inside. Service was slow and our guest with us was served later and all she had was a cheese taco. Never again. Should be 0 stars read more

Not sure what the hype is, they definitely paid influencers to review this spot. HARDLY ANY AIR CONDITIONING, the outside patio had better ventilation than the inside. Service was subpar, the food super mediocre only thing worth while was the guacamole. Never refilled out chips or drinks. For a Mexican spot the tequila choices were so generic and basic. Steak fajitas were super tough and chewy. Steak quesadillas was basic and the tacos around the world were bland and boring. Not impressed and wont recommend at all! Better off at chilis. read more

Best Mexican in Palm harbor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great tropical ambience, vibe, and aesthetic going on

Not your typical Mexican restaurant. Nueva Cantina steps up its presentation with very clean, modern decor and a simple yet excellent basic Mexican menu of traditional tacos, burritos, and a few other choices, along with a small dessert selection. A creative cocktail menu and food items are perfectly prepared and served promptly by a courteous, attentive wait staff. Guests will enjoy just a hint of Cuban influence, making the fusion of Cuban and Mexican cuisine a perfect choice for a special occasion or simply an impromptu lunch or dining experience. Harvey S. read more