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    Taco Bell Cantina Cantina

    2.6 (122 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Alex O.

    I was really excited to try the cantina, as our area doesn't have one and this was close by to where we were staying. Walking in, I was underwhelmed. The restaurant looked a little messy. The service was friendly. I'm not sure if the amount they poured me was more than usual or if that is the normal pour, but the amount they added was too much for a small frozen Baja blast. Also, the liquor was room temperature so it made half of the freezy melt. Nachos were great.

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    DON C.

    This location is definitely a step up from the normal Taco Bell! Not wanting to spend a lot on dinner or visiting a fancy eatery I came across this Taco Bell. I must admit, every now and then I get a craving to " run to the border." At this location, you immediately notice that it is not your typical Taco Bell as soon as you step inside the place. It is clean and the service is fast and friendly. I tried a Disha Hot Taco (new item) and and bean burrito. Both were well prepared, fresh, hot and tasty. The sauce on the Disha Hot Taco was insatiable and satisfies those with spicy taste buds for sure. Everything was crunchy, crispy and fresh....down to the veggies on my tacos. I was quite impressed being that it has been a while since I have been to Taco Bell Not to mention, this is the first Taco Bell that I have visited that also has beer on tap and cocktails. No complaints here...lol. There is also eating inside and outside overlooking the sidewalk for you to people watch while you eat. The vibe and dining area is very clean as well....which is one my pet-peeves. My entire meal and beverage came to about $10.00.... And anyone that has been in the old town Alexandria area before for lunch or dinner...... you know this is a steal. More like decent eats, on the cheap or perfect for someone looking for something fast-casual and quick in this busy-touristy section of historic Alexandria, VA. All good in my book and I recommend this location....for a quick eating fix and libation. :)

    Brianne C.

    This was my 3rd visit to a Taco Bell Cantina but first to this location. It was the first time I ordered an alcoholic beverage - which is the main difference at a "Cantina." I ordered the frozen margarita with tequila - because you get a choice of alcohol after picking the frozen flavor. For the drink specifically the alcohol was all at the bottom and was difficult to mix. My first sip was like sipping from a shot of straight tequila. I also ordered some spicy potato soft tacos which came out fresh, warm, and tasted like normal. You order at the kiosk, get your drink at the register there (alcoholic or not), and get your food at a different counter. There was a decent amount of seating both inside and outside though at 9 pm on Sunday night a lot of the tables needed to be cleaned. Overall, a decent experience from a Taco Bell.

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    Michael N.

    DO NOT BE FOOLED BY ITS NEWNESS. This is not the place to go on an afternoon. Although the taco bell food was good, the service was terrible. The place was understaffed and probably untrained too since the workers looked lost. I ordered 2 tacos and it took at least 15 minutes...disappointing! There weren't much customers either. I ordered the food through the kiosk, which was convenient. However, I was hoping to get my soda cup soon since I was very thirsty. I tried to be patient, but after 10 minutes, I had to get up and ask them for a cup. Never again.

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    Caleb J.

    Glorious. This Taco Bell (it's a Taco Bell Cantina) never disappoints! It's clean, stuff is made super fresh, and they serve beer and some mixed/frozen drinks. Open late, polite staff, 5 stars all around. Need more of these.

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    Rikin S.

    This is a Taco Bell Cantina. It's a little confusing since all the ordering is down via the app or these giant iPad like kiosk screens. Even stranger you pick up your food on one end and then wait for your drink (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) and the register area. This causes a lot of confusion especially because someone is not usually at the register area and doesn't have the drink(s) ready. Lastly if you're ordering from the app DON'T select Drive Thru. There is no Drive Thru here and that will prevent your order from being made. The quality of the food is good typically well assembled. The staff is pretty decent depending on what time of the day you go. Lastly there's only street parking which is next to impossible in old town Alexandria on a busy day. However if you're going on a weekday night it's easy to park and run in to grab your order. I deducted one star because the Taco Bell app should not have the option for Drive Thru if there isn't one.

    Chicken nuggets

    You know Taco Bell. I think it's great. This one is solid. Quick. They usually don't mess up my order. (Sometimes they incorrectly add lettuce to fresco style items). The new chicken nuggets are actually kind of amazing. Best fast food nugs imo. Fresh, moist, nice hint of Mexican seasonings, good sauce selection. Oh yeah, they have alcohol so you can get sauced there yourself, if you so choose.

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    I ordered a burrito with beans, I checked the tag on the order to make sure it was made with beans and when I bit into it there was beef

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    3 years ago

    Best restaurant in all of Alexandria. Even the drinks taste better here. 10/10 recommend.

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