La Cantina Grill
Pauly G · 267 Google reviewsLa Cantina Grill — a mexican spot in South Loop. It gets busy, and that's part of the appeal. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. Vegetarian-friendly. Epic Chicago: "The guacamole is made fresh to order, perfectly creamy with just the right amount of lime and spice" [$$]
What 2,672 diners keep saying
What 2,672 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Danny was great. Handled the table like a pro and even explained some things to make sure we were happy with food order.”
“The steak in the the chimichunga. Was so delish. Poole is great.”
“Cantina Grill was so very accommodating with our large party. The food, drinks, and ambiance were exceptional! Special thank you to our excellent server José, you made us feel right at home!”
“Put some respect on their name! Food & drinks were so good and high quality. Great atmosphere with excellent music. Nice price for what you get.”
“Food was great, excellent mole. Server was wonderful too. Had a great time.”
“Very chill vibe with beautiful food & beautiful people…true authentic Mexican food reminds me of being in Cabo!! Love the food and drinks thanks guys…it’s amazing place after working all day with g.d. decorating & sons & tom from junk-lovers. Thanks La Cantina for making our whole crew feel welcomed”
“Fun and cozy feel, authentic food and drinks. Loving the vibe! Definitely hitting this place up again.”
“This spot is a go-to for tasty Mexican food in a casual setting. The menu has a great variety, from tacos and fajitas to hearty entrees, all full of flavor and served fresh. The margaritas are a nice bonus, and the atmosphere is lively without feeling overwhelming. It’s a solid choice for a relaxed meal with friends or family.”
“The people were friendly and the service was on point. The enchilada was drowning in sauce and the tacos were covered in lettuce and tomato, taking away from the overall flavor of the main dish.”
“Hole in the wall type restaurant with solid good food. Nachos were excellent. Chicken enchiladas Verdes were nice but nothing special. Free chips were not refilled although we ate every one of them waiting for our food. We requested salsa Verdes for our chips. Red salsa was the winner. Green salsa was not very good.”
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