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Sanchez Cantina

3.5 (54 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Neil H.

When you arrive, the place looks like it needs work.... Don't let the exterior fool you! You best have a reservation because inside it will be full of locals that know a good thing! We were visiting town and looking for interesting local places. Now Whitehorse doesn't scream "Mexican!" but the place comes up on many favourite lists. Alright, we like Mexican, why not! Inside it has that Mexican look, rustic but comfortable with all kinds of bright shiny Mexican decorations. Very cheerful. So you can't have Mexican without a nice frozen Lime Margarita and Nachos. Margarita... pretty good, check! Nachos... well... where are they? All I can see is a pile of cheese! Okay, a little exaggeration, but these were probably some of the best Nachos I have had in years. Main course, Enchiladas. Many different options here. Wasn't exactly the way I was expecting but none the less, it was NOT a struggle getting through them! Very good! I did notice lots of different plates going by and based on what I saw, there was some tasty looking foods going by! Service was good, almost overly attentive, but rather that than ignored! Very positive vibe from everyone. Recommend the place highly. One of several places in Whitehorse that will be on my list when I visit!

Large appetizer plate of chips, salsa and guacamole.
Katy F.

Great food! Loved the guacamole and salsa appetizer. The pico was perfect at medium spicy. My dad got the halibut, it was $29 (market price) which seemed a little much for the small portion of fish but the flavor was there. My mom's chile relleno with beef was excellent, there was a lot of beef in the chile. I enjoyed my simple, but good chicken salad. The chicken was not over cooked and the added guacamole made the dish stand out from just an ordinary chicken salad. It was a little curious as to why it took 45 minutes to get our food after watching 3 other tables, who were seated after us, get their food before us. Therefore a star was taken away for service. There are hard workers at this restaurant but it was a little disappointing to watch our table go unnoticed for so long. Reservations recommended between 5-6:30.

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Ethan C.

This is the only real Mexican restaurant in the territory, or so the receipt claims. It's expensive for the amount of food you get, but there's no question that it's authentic. They've got the best salsa verde I've had in Canada, and are also the only Mexican joint I've seen up here serving Jumex (not to mention every flavour of Jarritos). Servers were friendly and social distancing measures are strictly followed: menus posted on the walls, staff wearing masks, etc. I'd come back for sure!

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John F.

Yes, winter is over the Cantina is open again! Had a delicious chorizo quesadilla. Beans very good. Great atmosphere, packed at lunch

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Pete M.

Yukon? Mexican food? Great cozy family run (apparently) restaurant near downtown Whitehorse. Busy place. Got a reservation for 8 pm on a Thursday evening. Good food: enchiladas, burrito. Nice presentation of salad, guacamole, rice. Chef- like dish. Not usual blob of frijoles and rice and obligatory fill your gut with chips before your order arrives stuff. Beer and wine. Attentive service. Entertainment - singer, too. Good choice near Coast High Country Hotel. Two & a half block walk.

Outdoor patio on a nice day.

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I loved the food it has amazing service and the chefs were so fast at making the food

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Authentic flavour in a great Mexican ambiance. Great food, excellent drinks, good service.

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La Cara

La Cara

4.5(11 reviews)
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June 8, 2025. My husband and I were visiting Whitehorse, in the Canadian Yukon, as part of a…read moreHolland America cruise-land package. We were on our own for dinner on this particular Sunday night. We walked around downtown, taking in the sights while deciding where to eat dinner. Some acquaintances from our tour recommended this restaurant, and especially their margaritas. So, we started with some margaritas which, as recommended, were tasty. I got a Devil's Margarita (3.5 oz, CAD$13.00), while my husband chose a classic peach margarita (2.5 oz, CAD$12.50). Both margaritas featured Cazadores Blanco, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave, and Tajin rim. Mine was topped with Cabernet-Sauvignon. For dinner, we chose to share Nachos (CAD$21), plus CAD$5 for an added protein (chicken). The nachos, which were on the Snack & Share Plates menu, consisted of Cold Snap corn tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green peppers, black beans, onions, and tajin spice. They were served with sour cream and one's choice of salsa. There were seven choices of gluten free and made fresh salsas, ranging on the heat scale from pico de gallo (heat=1) to arbol chili hot sauce (heat= 9.5). We went with the pico de gallo in order to get the fresh tomatoes. While sufficiently large enough for us to share as our dinner, we were a bit disappointed with the Nachos. The main issue was that all of the toppings, except maybe the cheeses, were very scant. Overall, we had a good experience, and recommend La Cara. Our ratings for our experience are as follows. Margarita: 4/5. Nachos: 3/5. Service: 5/5. Our server, Shanshan J, was amazing -- very attentive and friendly. Ambiance: 3.5/5. The restaurant is casual and popular. Most of the tables were full during our visit.

The service was very good and the waitress was extremely kind. The portion of nachos was huge and…read morethe tacos were also very delicious. The barbacoa tacos were very tender and fresh. I highly recommend if you're nearby and want to try new restaurants.

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Sanchez Cantina - mexican - Updated May 2026

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