Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Cool Mexican restaurant located on Harlems restaurant row. They were formerly housed on a location on 7th Avenue and glad they moved in our street level because those stairs walking down to the prior establishment for deadly....lolA we popped in for happy hour and were pleasantly surprised with great drinks and an array of happy hour food options.We had a couple of tacos some beers a margarita and some shots. Definitely try the fish , shrimp, and jerked tacos.

We had a good time, the food was good, and drinks were on point. It was the first time I was at this Cantinas. We went there for Taco Tuesday. 🌮 were $3 and the frozen Rum Punch hitting that 🍸 spot. Music was giving a good vibe. Our host JL was great. She made sure that our time there was a good one. JL was the 💣.com

Awesome local spot serving up a nice taco menu. My wife took me to the seafood Sunday for dinner . Great value and delicious. Definitely will be coming back

I will say right off that serving tacos on cold tortillas is a mortal sin. No sure what this is about. Maybe because i asked for everything (brussel sprouts with chorizo) be served together and the tacos had to wait on a cold surface for the brussels to cook? I will excuse this because the food here is obviously good. The brussel sprouts are sauteed abd served in a mini black iron skillet. Delicious! The sauteed shrimp tacos are delicious. They have a slight spicey afterburn that is perfect. The chicken lime tacos were good from the pictures alone. Perfect for the person who hates spicey food. The pulled pork is goid. It tastes as it should! The classic margarita is perfect. Tacos here are served with lettuce. Not a fan of lettuce. I think it is flavorless and distracts from the meat (focal point). On a Wednesday night at 8:30pm this place was pretty much packed.

Very limited menu. I tasted the cheese sauce for chips and dip abs it was very grainy. Im glad I didnt get the nachos since Im sure they use the same sauce. I got a chicken quesadilla. It was ok. But it was just cheese and chicken no other vegetables like onion or anything. The red sangria was tasty.I dont like places that are so loud and crowded like a club and thats the vibe of this place. Also the tables were all sticky and we were the first ones in the place so they should have been clean.

The food here is GARBAGE! They don’t give any chips or salsa or anything to start. The frozen rum punch tastes like tomato juice, and the details on the menu are NOT what they give when the food comes. Came here for 5 de Mayo there were no specials or anything to highlight the holiday. I wouldn’t recommend or return

We went on one Juneteenth so all the places were crowded, so they were quite busy. I have to say, we waited about 30 to get a drink at the bar. I had the pineapple margarita which was good and my cousin had a glass of white wine. We also order the calamari which was average. Its a good places for cocktail and a little nosh. It served its purpose that evening. I would visit again now I know what to expect. I would like to try the tacos next time.

Came here during covid shutdown and got a cup of the frozen rum punch to go. Delicious. Slightly different flavor from the rum punch at the other Cantina location, but just as good. And cheaper too!

What’s shown in pictures is not what comes with the order. You have to pay for every side.. imagine ordering a quesadilla and having to pay for pick nd sour cream that’s shown in the picture! You call them and they say yes it’s free then u place the order and they change the price after! But little do they know I get my money back every time! Just freaking greedy! Crooks!

Tasha and Ricky: Cantina Everythings Taco Tuesday and Friday MVPsTasha and Ricky are the absolute heart and soul of Cantina Everything on Taco Tuesdays and Fridays! Their incredible bartending skills and infectious personalities make them the main reason to visit.These two rockstars consistently whip up delicious drinks with a smile, creating a fun and lively atmosphere. They know how to keep the energy high and the drinks flowing. Whether youre a regular or a first-time visitor, Tasha and Ricky will make you feel like family.If youre looking for a fantastic night out, head to Cantina Everything and ask for Tasha or Ricky. You wont be disappointed!

Great wings and tacos. Excellent vibe and friendly staff.The happy hour deals on food and drinks are very good value for money.

Came here with a friend on a trip to NYC, and the entire experience was pretty awesome. Wasnt too crowded for a Friday night, so we could talk without shouting too much. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and offered great suggestions for those unfamiliar with their menu. The food itself was great, and I especially recommend their mango habanero wings. My major gripe would be the fact that theres only one bathroom, shared by all patrons, so that tends to result in lines. Other than that, its a great experience for groups of all sizes.

Prince is the best manager ever! At the bar we have Shy who is amazing! Thanks for always taking care of us when we go. Service is impeccable and food is to die for !

House Margaritas are excellent! Flavorful, fresh and strong! Great value for money at $7 during HH. Tried their queso, guacamole and house salsa- all delicious- and the queso was especially flavorful and delightful. Their special “Al Pastor” pork taco was really tasty too. Great menu with lots of variety for every taste on the food and an incredibly complete bar menu given the cozy location. Staff was on point and friendly- will definitely be back!

The service was good but the tacos are not authentic. I also tried the jerk mango taco . Really not a good choice to put with cilantro. My partner bought a quesadilla but it was very bland. Really over priced for super average food.

I never leave reviews, however I have to today. The food was so tastyyyyyyy (had me dancing in my seat) .💃🏽 The Jerk Chicken Tacos was DE-Lish-ous, and the Steak Quesadilla was to die for. The Host were Excellent, great customer service. I will definitely be back. I hear Happy Hour calling me to come back this week. 😋😃

The food had great flavor. Enjoyed the ambiance and the crowd.

Great place for a quick taco fix. The staff is friendly and efficient. The food is just what you want when going for tacos

The drinks are delicious and affordable the food is also good 😋👍🏾

OMG that burrito 🌯 was everything so delicious typically, I dont drink modelo negra, but it was so cold and so good 😋 I definitely coming back

They didnt come around the table enough to see if I needed anything, and a bum from outside kept coming in asking people for money.

The young lady handling us was great…. Now, cut my leg on a Raggedy stool. They said they open at 3… NOT… it was 4.Asked for a take out order of tacos. He brought them to the table, ready to eat. I Expressed they are to go… He decided to mix them up…ugh. Lastly, we had a nice size group (25) @ 3-4pm. There was another part of the group that trickled in after the 4-5 pm hour. So, at 6:30 the male waitstaff asked them to leave… It was only a few, basically what was left (8). To leave I need this space… So never will I go back…

Great place with an awesome atmosphere! Good deal during happy hour for drinks! Definitely recommend to visit when you are in Harlem!

The tacos and guacamole are delish!Service is subpar.Atmosphere is really loud.DJ, plays good music.

The tacos here are unreal , and the drinks are hefty but the value/money is outrageous if you look into their daily specials. Definitely ask for the homemade salsas on the side , but be aware that in the evenings it is almost to loud inside to hear yourself think. We only sit outside when we visit for this reason.

Absolutely Best Tacos & Margaritas in NYC. Great happy hour & weekend brunch too.

Food was great. You could tell the chips were fresh made. I got the fish tacos and they were delicious!

Sunday Brunch !!! Such A Chill Vibe Affordable and FUN

Small area where the bottomless mimosas were very good. Brunch time on Sunday was nice.

The atmosphere is lively and the place draws a nice crowd. The servers are friendly and engaging. Their food does not quite meet my expectations and the drinks dont have much of a kick. Not likely to revisit...

The tacos where amazing and so are the flavor margaritas specially the passion fruit. If you come here to celebrate a birthday do not expect a cake because they dont have one. The decor and ambience was conformable and the music was loud enough to have a conversation with someone. The bathroom decor was nice and it also seemed to be disabled friendly, however, there are stairs before you enter the place with no ramp. Overall my experience at cantina was great and I will come again.

The fish tacos are amazing, the homemade pico-de-gallo complimented them perfectly with just the right amount of citrus from the fresh limes. The fresh homemade guacamole was delicious and definitely a reason to come back.

The tacos here were delicious. Service was quick and friendly too.

I normally LOVE coming here, but today I was so turned off. 1st, I tried calling my order in due to lack of parking but no one answered the phone. So they have a special 3 taco + 1 side for $16. I wanted 4 tacos though. Was told they dont do single tacos, so I had to buy 4 tacos and add the side which came to $28+ which means I spent $12 extra bucks for 1 taco. Then asked for a tip. The next day I went to 116th St and paid $20 bucks for the same amount of food. I enjoyed it even more. Ill be back here only when they start To Go drinks otherwise no thanks. I feel RIPPED OFF.

Fun place, but the guacamole needed salt, and the chips were those homemade kind that are too thick and hard. And they needed salt.The tacos were pretty good. I had one jerk chicken, one al pastor, one Baja fish. They were solid and Id go back for those.The margarita (classic, rocks, yes salt) was fine.

I came in for Happy Hour and I must say the vibe was amazing! The snacks were great and our bartender Dujon was exceptional, he was servicing the entire place and still got all of our drinks and food on time! The margaritas were so good and strong, I will definitely stop by after work for happy hour some more!

Stopped in for a drink and a taco and was really surprised! Heavy pour and grea service + fire tacos 🌮 😋 🔥 (mange jerk was decenttt)

One of the most affordable and tasty happy hours in Harlem! The $3 tacos on taco Tuesday are also a great deal, try the chili lime chicken ones. Good service and a chill atmosphere outside with a more lively one inside.

Went here with a group of friends. The wait was long because the place is not equipped for a large party and they dont take reservations, so make sure you plan accordingly. The food is definitely worth it. Even the salad was tasty. Had the fish taco, very good. Everyone else had different tacos and they all enjoyed it. Definitely recommend this place. Blood orange margarita is the way to go.

The settings was amazing along with the food. The restaurant gives you a chill vibe, as the city does. However it was the moment I witness a Karen moment. This place is filled with food and great music, inside and out. Two people came in with dog and wanted the outside music off, killing all good vibes. Then they later changed there minds when the people started complaining.

Cantina has had their ups and downs in the neighborhood especially during the pandemic. Ate there recently and good with good service. Hopefully you’re back Cantina! Fun place!

Went here over the weekend to get a drink at the bar. I had the rum punch and it was really good. Will go back to try the food.

The Worst Cantina restaurant in Harlem!! I order take out to find out that theyre ate out of utensils to eat my food!! They didnt even have the decency to let me know before I ordered my meal!! I guess I was supposed to eat with my hands!! I ordered, then paid & they passed me my meal in a shopping bag!! I happened to look in the bag before I left & there was the meal without utensils or napkins or anything!! Just my meal in a plastic bowl! We that was my last time ever going there & Im going to tell all my friends & family to never go there either!!

Best place for tacos!! Drinks are great as well. Very friendly staff and nice environment

12/29/22 - I got food poisoning from Cantina. I’d like to share that we had Rio as our server and she was very kind, the service there was great. But, my friend Ishar and I had one Baja / Crispy Fish taco each and both of us were terribly ill for 2-3 days.

Came for happy hour and taco Tuesday. The margaritas tasted like they were mostly sugary marg mix.Tacos were ok; the al pastor ones were a bit sweet but otherwise flavorful enough.Also unfortunately the guacamole they gave us was on its way out -- definitely had that fermented bubbly texture to it and we had to send it back.Kudos to the waitress who was patient with us while we tried to sort out the guac situation; the chips were tasty and she brought out some sauces to make up for the bad guac.

The atmosphere was nice. The drinks were good. But the food actually made me sick. $0.99 for chips and salsa that should have been free, maybe simply band altogether. The wings were covered in a yellow goop that was supposed to be a mango habanero sauce but seemed more like bland glue. And while the tacos were tasty, there simply wasnt enough of it to justify the price. There are so many Mexican-inspired and taco spots around. Dont waste your time on this one. Food actually made me sick.

The food is not authentic and its kinda nasty and bland. The waitress was nice, too bad the food didnt match. The place is small and a bit uncomfortable. The pandemic is still going on so I didnt like that I was seated so close to the other tables. Didnt get to try the Drinks but I did overhear the bartender telling customers that he couldnt serve frozen drinks due to a machine malfunction so he was telling people to get on the rocks.

The staff was very friendly, the falafel taco was real good, the pork taco was real good, and the jalapeno poppers were real good too. My wife and were very satisfied after leaving.They also have wireless charging built into the bar. That was convenient too. I would definitely go back.

Omg, the food here is so good. I am devistated i left mine after paying a $60 tab. Id go back just get the food. The drinks are great too. The servers and bartenders are all nice and friendly. They have drink specials and to engage with the customer so I think that is good. Also, the serving sizes for the price is great. I will come back for sure.

Wanted some good Mexican food and was told to try Cantina. They werent especially busy but I saw them working. Waited 10 minutes inside at the bar and was glanced at by the employees, no one ever said anything. I finally walked over to the service station and said Id like to sit outside. I was told, Okay, Ill be with you soon. Grabbed a menu and sat outside, waited 5 more minutes. Then another server finally came out to tell me their patio was closing... it was 7:30 pm.

Really tasty good chicken and biscuits. 1 is a snack. 2 are a meal. Dont think you know what its going to taste like if all youve had is Popeyes.

While visiting NYC my friend and I heard rave reviews about this little hole in the wall. The food was excellent. The margaritas were on point. Fun atmosphere! We enjoyed our time and will make the walk again when we next visit the city.

I loved itt there the food was amazing and the service was great 😌, this was the chicken quesadilla

Best tacos Ive had hands down, they were so good I forgot to take a picture of what I ordered. They also have a happy hour menu for drinks and food! Decor was cute and staff friendly but a little slow. Very easy to get to using the subway.

I listed an apartment for rent and sale in the neighborhood and decided to dine and explore and found this hidden treasure. I tell myself two tacos is my maximum, but in the end, I order on or about 5 or 6, and I have to have a margarita to satisfy my taste buds. I walk out super happy and find myself squeezing into my pants the following day. I sit at the bar and have a friendly chat with the locals, the staff is attentive, friendly, excellent service. Thank you Cantina for making my day!.

Drinks are delicious and strong.Food is phenomenal. The mango-jerk chicken tacos are my favorite and the queso dip is amazing.Small space but it makes the experience more intimate with a small group of friends or loved ones.

3 peeps is a large party according to them... we had no food, just drinks, and 20% tip was added to the bar tab automatically...

Cozy little sub street level place in Harlem. The menu is not extensive but has a good selection of Mexican standards. The tacos are individually priced which allows one to mix and match. I especially liked the Sriracha Shrimp. The nachos were meaty with tasty Manchego cheese and black olives. Accompanying were margaritas that were generous in size. I liked it, and Ill be back.

Arrived at 8p and was not greeted by server until 8:20p. And once we were greeted (after asking the host AND server about service) the waiter flung us the menu. Right before, he’d told my friend that he wasn’t serving anyone else. We left. So disrespectful and unprofessional. Rude to say the least. First time potential customer and will not return.

The vibe of this downstairs spot in lower Harlem is the star of the show. Clientele seems cool, staff seem cool... you even seem cool. Great place for after work drinks where the atmosphere is casual and lively. In all honesty the food is only ok. Most everything is fine and a couple of items are good. But you dont need to go to Cantina to find the best Mexican food in Harlem... thats not the gig. Cantina is a great place to hang out and have some fun with locals and nosh if you get a bit hungry.

I used to love this place, but it seems to have really gone downhill. Went in this evening with a group of four and put our name in with two waitresses. We waited almost an hour and a half for a table and watched four groups who came in after us get seated first. Finally we flagged down a third host who asked us if we were waiting because we had been standing around for so long. He then realized no one had actually written our name down. Instead of being apologetic, he acted like he was doing us a favor when he tried to get us seated. When we finally were seated it took thirty minutes for our drinks to be delivered, over an hour for our food, and incorrect orders were brought to the table. Not once did anyone apologize for the poor service. Im so disappointed to have been treated so poorly at a place that I used to go to regularly.

Opens at 3. Walked in at 245. Was told not open, made us wait outside till 3. Wanted the booths ,wouldnt allow two people to sit in a booth only three people. Even though we were the only 2 people in the whole restuarant. Menus were dirty. Waitress did notice and replace. Ordered chips and salsa. Chips had to be baked for 5 min first. Ordered off the happy hr menu. Wasnt impressed. Was just typical over priced tacos.

Arrived in NYC at 9pm on a Friday and was staying at an Airbnb around the corner from Cantina. My 22 yr old daughter and I walked over for a bite to eat and a drink. What a great little spot. Cool atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and awesome margaritas!.

TERRRIBLE BAR!!!! DO NOT GO HERE MY BABY SISTER GOT JUMPED BY 5 GIRLS FOR NO REASON, THE BARTENDER DIDNT EVEN CALL THE COPS!!! MY SISTER SUFFERED CONCUSSION WITH SEVERE SYMPTOMS, THESE PEOPLE NEED TO BE FIRED, THESE PEOPLE WILL PAY FOR SITTING BACK WATCHING MY SISTER GET TORTURED!! THIS BAR HAS SOME TYPE OF GANG VIOLENCE SURROUNDING IT, I WOULD SUGGEST YOU FIND ANOTHER BAR TO GO TO

Cool atmosphere, delicious margarita, top notch tacos. Great local spot.

Great tacos. Cute little place. Fun music.

1. Malcom X location (4 stars): Good neighborhood place to go for a quick bite or a little fun. Great energy. Drinks good. Food good too. Try the Al Carbon, Brisket, Fish, or Shrimp tacos. Never a miss.2. Frederick Douglas location (2 stars): very mediocre tacos. Fish tacos ok. Al Pastor and Lime Chicken tacos terrible. Dry and grissley. Almost no meat 9n fish and chicken tacos. Asked waiter, he said this is how they are served. Nice people but not good food. Maybe will try again but not sure.

I came here after hearing good reviews and thought it would be a nice place to celebrate with my girlfriends on being hired at new jobs and other career opportunities. To start, we were disappointed that they did not have nachos as an appetizer. Instead we ordered a small guacamole and chips for the table. They brought the smallest size guac we have ever seen. We barely could split it.We each chose different variations of 3 tacos and a side. We each felt that there were some good, like the chili-lime chicken taco, and others that they definitely need to work on. Out of the 3 tacos from my order, I would say that the brisket one was the best. The crab and shrimp one was just mediocre at best and definitely not worth the additional charge to the order because it has seafood in it. One of my girlfriends ordered the corn on the cob as a side but barely touched it due to it leaving a nasty after taste. One girlfriend also ordered steak quesadilla. She said that this dish was the one redeeming quality of her entire order. We thought it was strange that sour cream was not included with the meals, so we asked the waiter for it. After reviewing our bill, we saw that we were charged 50¢ for 1 small container of sour cream. We have been to several restaurants over the years and this is the first time weve ever experienced being charged for a condiment​.While the food was ok, I will say that Ive had better. Like another reviewer said, the only factor in this place staying open is because the restaurant is located in a high traffic area. After spending close to $120.00 for average food, I do not plan on visiting this place again.

I was celebrating my birthday. My family and I had a wonderful time. Our server was the sweet, attentive, and was always available if we needed something. I understand she is working for tips, but she made us feel comfortable. It is a small place, but I prefer this. The drinks were superb. I had the Blood Orange magarita with salted rim. My uncle had the Passion Fruit margarita. My uncle had a half salted rim to try. He never had a Margarita before. You can ask for a sugar rim if you dont like salt. We ordered mango-jerk chicken, Grilled Lime chicken, Al Pastor, fish, and Tijuana steak tacos. We also had chimichanga, mexican corn, and churros. Ill be back.

Great low-key vibe compared the to 125th & Lenox location. Good music, service and the food was on point. Enjoyed happy hour and the us open on the TV at the bar. Will definitely add it to my rotation of spots to go out.

We went to the Lennox location and were amazed at how Mexican food could turn out so bland. The service was pleasant, but not perfect. The food came out quickly, and the ambiance had a nice lively party vibe, but the food was AWFUL and gave my husband food poisoning.

For the first time I had a bad experienced here. Very upsetting to have had to wait over 1 hour to get seated for a party of 6 while there were people sitting at the tables not ordering just talking and the owner allows this. Was looking forward to having a good time for my nieces 21st Birthday

The place could use am upscale over haul over all.

The service here was great but the food wasn’t it for me. It was that thing when it’s mad dry and has too much tortilla even tho there are more than enough ingredients?Loved the outside seating though!

Ive been to this place a couple times but the drinks has been very bad. Your cocktail are drowned in sugar and barely alcohol. Infact, it might not be the alcohol thats in the description of the drink.

Great location right above the park. Great outdoor seating. Food is very average. Ordered 6 tacos and their chimichanga - all eh. Chips were good and marg good so possibly a go to for some happy hour drinks

Cantina is cute and quaint but if you are looking for any kind of frozen drinks dont go early they are NEVER ready! Which is also known as false advertising you should always be ready for your customers I have gone 3 times for brunch looking for a FROZEN MARGARITAS and all t 3 times I have heard its not frozen yet....bad business ....food is mediocre

The food and drinks were Great. Service was excellent

Walked in and within minutes I KNEW...when I have to chase YOU to spend my money, its time to go...research customer service and learn something.

The food was great, I love the ordering system. One of the cocktails tasted like cleaning products, it wasn’t at all enjoyable. I hope it was a fluke bc that cocktail must have been conjured up in a experimental death lab.

We here and ordered the steak nacho and my friend found a shrimp in it...now I have allergies to shrimp and thank goodness she found it and not me cause I would be on my way to the er...the main problem is that someone from the back came and in stead of asking what happen was very dismissive about the fact that there was a shrimp in the food and she found it...that if I found it I would be going through a reaction...the concern and apology in the matter is not there...the front staff was nice but the mangers attitude was nasty and very dismissive. You could tell that he didnt care that someone could have been very sick on his watch...they dont get another visit ever...

Had tacos during happy hour. All of them were spicy from the 5 I tried minus the negra modelo fish and slow roasted brisket.The other three were chili lime chicken, pulled pineapple pork, mango jerk chicken.To me, they all taste good. My favorite was the fish.

Always have a good time. In the neighborhood, good food & good drinks

Dont come here to relax. Loudest place imaginable; no one apparently grasps the concept of inside voices so if youre ok with roadhouse-level noise, youll love it. I just couldnt stand it. However, the happy hour is decently priced. The brisket taco was rich, flavorful, tender, and the guacamole was good, but not the best. My favorite part was the house made tortillas which are my new carb addiction. Best Ive had outside of Mexico.

Thoroughly disappointed. After reading the reviews here, I figured I wouldnt have anything to lose. I didnt know it was possible to mess up a taco. We got the taco sampler that gives you 8 tacos (choose 4 types and you get 2 of each). The shrimp tacos were way too salty. The construction of the other tacos was weird; most places use pulled chicken in their chicken tacos and shred their cheese. Not here. Good location though =/

The moment you arrive you get complimentary nachos with salsa. Food Amazing, portions were huge. I didnt have drinks. We got seated in less than a minute and the restaurant was packed.

As a fan of tacos the pulled Pork and Fish tacos were two of the best that I have had thus far. Ordered takeout and part of my order was missing, but the restaurant called apologized and had it there in ten minutes. Great customer service.

I go for Happy Hour, great flavored margaritas, and their mango jersey chicken tacos are the best 🤤

Cantina is a pretty kool spot to chat it up with both friends and strangers alike. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the waitresses and waiters are all good in my book. The seared Tijuana steak bowl is my favorite but the mango jerk and Sriracha shrimp is on point 👌 also. The frozen drink are awesome I love the passion fruit flavor margarita. No complaints here.

This place is truly a gem. The waitress was AMAZING, I just wish I could remember her name. The happy hour menu is pretty decent. The margaritas were very good. The menu has a decent amount of options but not too much. Will definitely be coming back

Cantina ??? This place has a long way to go.. You can get better Tacos from Chipotle!! Really this place cant represent HARLEM we have too much flavor to let this place compete with our Veteran restaurant. If your going to wast money on the small tasty bar drinks then its worth it talong with the ambiance. Truthfully, they need to learn seasoning to bring flavor to Harlem. There too bland tasteless.

Food on the bland side. Service could use a bit more attentiveness.. it was just ok. Cantina in white plains is better, more flavorful.

I wasnt disappointed food was fast and very delicious.Had a passion fruit Margarita also very good. Excellent service Definitely will be back!

Cute place, great happy hour!

I had a great time at cantina, I had Shrimp steak & jerk chicken tacos they were amazing! Great music & my server angel was wonderful!! I will Be back

Amazing food, try the octopus taco! Taco Tuesdays were on when we visited so a few options for $3. Frozen margarita was better than a straight marg.

The overall experience was great.....Jl held it down and us. She made we was good all the time. Fishe Tacos, wi gs, fries were very tasty. The best night was seeing my lil job sis of 30+ years. Music was the vibe...

LENOX LOCATION….Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! experience on June 2nd, 2015. The service was poor and SLOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I walked in and seated myself and waited over 30 minutes just for guacamole and chips. Really it take 30 minutes to make GUAC!! In addition to the horrible service, the WAITRESS MIA LOST MY BANK CARD. (The girl at the table next to me saw her give it to two guys). So irresponsible!! I spoke the the manager at the time Prince. I left my phone # with Prince, and he stated the Mark the owner would call me to accommodate my experience. I had to pay to have a new bank card sent to me. I wasnt even offered money to get home, as this establishment lost my bank card. My weekend was ruined by this experience. I have not heard anything from the owner or management.

Came in after reading all the raving reviews, it’s Saturday Afternoon and they literally do not have half of the menu available. What Mexican place tells you they are out of chips and chorizo? Probably never coming back if I can’t choose anything I actually want from the menu because nothing is available.

Nice casual atmosphere, delicious food and good service.

I order from this restaurant all the time! I’ve had great service before, but today?! I’m beyond floored!!!1st I notice the driver (Ubereats) was just sitting in the same area for about 5-10 minutes, the the app notified me that he was on his way, no other stops! So I’m confused to why it was taking so long.When I received my food, it look like it was tampered with!!! The entire tray of food was damn near empty! Little to no steak, rice, corn, lettuce and beans! I’m too scared to eat it! Had to throw it out! I’m so angry, frustrated and hungry right now!Have a better system in place when it comes to food being delivered. Staple the bag closed so customers will know if it’s been tampered with. The delivery guys know your restaurant doesn’t seal the bags.Very disappointed.

Worst tacos I ever had, service was horrible and super slow, tacos looks and taste disgusting, bland and no flavor at all, my 2 years old son can make a better tasting taco.I would NEVER EVER go back again to this fake so called Mexican Restaurant which by the way I dont think its own by a Mexican.REPLY TO THE OWNER: Im not beings racist if that what u r trying to insinuate ( FYI: IM A 100% PROUD MEXICAN) I just got disappointed when I go to fake fast food restaurant like yours and not even get an imitation of the Mexican food you advertised.P.S. Instead of replying to bad comments you should concentrate in improving your service and most importantly you food.The location I had the nightmare was the one in Adam Clayton Power Jr. In Harlem

Nice place for some after work drinks and good. No Mexicans seen at this establishment, being its a cantina an all. Mostly indians and africans serving. Food chips and guacamole excellent. Salsa yuck!!!! Happy hour ok, but becareful as they will tell you to leave your table if after you have eaten and paid your bill.

Excellent margaritas !Best ever! The whole staff was very cordial and inviting. Ask for Jesus when you go. He is the best. We had a great time and will go back very soon.

Great food good atmosphere

Food was amazing, the waitress was so attentive and awesome as well!

This place has a nice atmosphere with great drinks and good prices. The food is authentic Mexican and very good. With its relaxing voice and great music this is a spot worth returning to.

Happy hour drinks and food were great! The service- not so much. There is no one to greet you at the front when you walk in so we were confused and didnt know who to ask for a table. When we finally got someone, there was a wait which was fine. An hour later our table was ready and it took another 45 min for a server to come and take our orders. Just be prepared for a long wait. Happy hour time is 4-7p and it gets really crowded!

Food and drinks were delicious! Happy hour deals were wonderful! The servers were helpful. Definitely a place to go back to.

A great go-to spot for tasty tacos and even better margaritas. Awesome happy hour. Great atmosphere. Good music. Very laid-back vibe.

Great drinks but food was just ok. Seemed pretty rushed IMO. Long wait times and not enough help. Just go for drinks if you have to

One of my favorite spots for tacos Tuesday! Drinks are strong and the tacos are great especially during hour which starts at 4pm and ends by 7pm! #Cheers

It used to be really good when they opened but now everything taste prefabricated. The rice taste as if it came from a box, the protein was limited, and the margaritas are premade.

Very unprofessional place told us we would have a table in 10 mins and stood for almost over an hour while other groups of two and more came in and were seated. I overheard the food was very bad as well. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone who is looking for anything professional.

Food is good, drinks also. Love their margaritas. They are the closest thing to sexy taco since they shut down.

Had a bug BUG in my food today during happy hour, the chicken lime tacos! Do not eat here

A cute little ground-floor spot serving up delicious tacos and margaritas on a beautiful street of brownstones. Late-night bites mean I can come once the restaurant closes and I’m done in the kitchen, so, check!

Good place, great waiters, they are nice but the food took forever to come out. Work on that and we are at 4 stars.PS, the quesadillas are tasteless here.

This is a go-to for happy hour at the end of the work week. Extremely affordable and the tacos are great. Try the brisket, the pulled pork, and the fish tacos during happy hour!

I got there a little before happy hour was ending. I sat down for about 10-15mins before someone took my order. The waiter wasn’t very attentive at all. 5 mins into meal no napkins no nothing. I had to request napkins no water nothing. And the food was Terrible along with the service.

Fast and friendly staff. The happy hour was as advertised. The margaritas were strong and the tacos were tasty

Stumbled into this spot randomly. I had the fish, steak and jerk chicken taco. The food was incredible. Great music and great vibes. Also great margaritas.

Nice cozy spot a few steps from Central Park. Beer prices was very reasonable compared to other spots in the area. I recommend this place to anyone visiting or looking for a new hang out.

Love the Marguerites here. Happy hour before 7. Very strong drinks. Just as we like it.

Loved this place the food and the drinks were GREAT!! If u like alcohol try the Blue Patron Margarita!! FANTASTIC!

The quesadillas where amazing

The vibe was hot while playing American music then the manager switched to non English music with a predominantly afro American crowd. I would never done here again just cause

Awesome tacos and burritos. Love the chips and fresh guacamole. Good prices in a fun atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Awesome! Food is amazing, and the drinks are amazing as well... this is definitely a good place to bring a date or just go with family or whatever

There are 2 locations of Cantina in Harlem. I prefer the low key lounge on Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. The staff are friendly and the food is great. If you are ever in the neighborhood - definitely stop by.

Great Tacos! They have so many different options compared to the standard restaurants. The drink will also have you lit!

Omg I just found out about this place I loved it so much..and Laura was AMAZING she made my visit so special to the point THAT Im coming back on Tuesday...

I love to keep things positive. The waiter,, Jasmine was wonderful. The music @DJmisSaigon was awesome. I has better tacos, even tho it was tacos tuesday.⁰ The margaritas was weak.

New place, probably still figuring out their style and taste, friendly staff and food is ok, super noisy inside but a lively crowd. Lacks a bit of homemade taste, I am from a border state so my expectations were high. Good location and boisterous crowd, hoping the menu evolves over time and that it develops a less off the shelf taste profile.

First time walking in and the person we encountered was completely rude. He clearly did not want our business because after asking simple question he gave us attitude and a bad look.

Best tacos, fajitas and margaritas Ive ever had at a great price. Employees are very nice and friendly.

The Margarita is better frozen.Best tacos in the neighborhood.Thank you Jon Lim for posting the menu. #jonlimforpresident

Margaritas and tacos were worthwhile. The taco platter of 8 gave us great variety and leftovers to take home.

I love this place. The manager is great, he is very helpful and accessible. The bartender is the best. She is super nice attentive.

Great place for Mexican. And lets just say the margaritas are *proper*.

I love this place for good drinks , some food and music. The bartenders energy is amazing.

What a great little quaint place with a great happy hour and taco Tuesday.

Cool vibes, Great drinks and service

I really like the goat cheese and spinach saladMy bf loved the mango jerk chicken tacos and chicken lime rice bowl

Its now Harlem Biscuit Company. I tried the Langston sandwich and took home the biscuits with gravy. DELISH

Amazing food and super nice location! Highly recommend the chimichangas and the nachos sampler!

This is a very small place so if you dont mind people bumping into you and reaching over you then you should visit. The food and drinks was. Cool

Had brunch here today with amazing people. Great atmosphere! Food and drinks are on point!

Best Mexican food in the greater area by a significant margin. Food is great, drinks are good, service is great, and everything is reasonably priced.

Always a pleasure to visit. Service is great. Customers are mostly locals and friendly. Food and cocktails are reasonably priced and on point. I definitely recommend.

The odds of you catching Pumkin Escobar at this local Harlem watering hole are high. You know why? Because they serve the BEST Maggies in NYC! Frozen it on the rocks, Cantinas Margarita game is not to be trifled with children. Burritos? Great. Chimichangas? LOVE em! Tacos! Loaded up nachos! Cheesy, gooey quesadillas!

Good tasting food.Drinks, tasty but eeeehhhh 🤷🏾‍♀️. Change the consistency of the slush its too syrupy...

I only go for happy hour. Fish taco is good. Margaritas.. eehh ive had better

Nice happy hour great fish tacos. Nice spot small but nice and cozy great place to mingle.

I never saw the place before I went there recently. Such a nice place. Good vibes and awesome people. Service was great!

Bartender was rude she totally ignored me and few other people who was waiting to order drinks, the manager is very friendly but unfortunately he dont know how to run a Buisness, I think wound go back there again.

Went for brunch, was sorely disappointed. The hash was burnt, and the ingredients in all the dishes were of very low quality.

Friendly staff, great frozen drinks, delicious tacos st a reasonable price.

The guacamole and chips was delish. Love the Mason jar tequilla drinks

Wow Im was very surprised about the tacos not good nothing to them.i barely taste any steak or fish.never again😜

This place is hip, popular during happy hours. Has an outstanding strong margarita!

No good quesadilla. Full of cheese, couple almost invisible pieces of chicken and crustless. It was really delicious before.

Great tacos, loved jerk chicken and grilled shrimp. Awesome drinks 😁😁

So I was there for the Harlem Biscuit Company that operates in the Morning. Amazing Biscuit with delicious sandwich. You wont be disappointed in the BREAKFAST selection......

Always a nice place to stop, enjoy a burger, and check out a car show throughout the year. Friendly staff.

Great Taco Tuesday Spot, but very tight when busy. Try the jerk tacos

Best tacos in NYC hands down, drinks are on point and very comfy environment!!

Love the food drink vibe and staff. Love the potato tarts. YUMMY!!!

Good food made even Better by the bar maid Genet taking great care of us.

Happy hour prices are great but gets crowded fast

A hip taqueria and tequila bar. One of the best happy hour tacos and margaritas in Harlem/UWS.

Loved the food and margaritas. Great bartender and personable staff

Very fun environment, good customer service and the drinks are amazing.

Food was good. Service was great

Just okay. The food was good, but the staff is inattentive, and I have visited twice.

The frozen drinks are very good. It was a really nice atmosphere. The food that I tasted was good. Ill definitely go there again.

Great food and drinks. The ambiance is great too

When does this place open? Men says 11am, google says 12pm, either way it is after 1pm and it is still not open. I imagine they lose a lot of business with inconsistent weekend hours.Why does it never open at the same time?

How are you open for business and the frozen margaritas are not ready yet.....terrible never will I return

Great food great atmosphere, a little small bit excellent service

Mega was my waiter. Love love love the attention to detail, enthusiasm for his job, and his swiftness while taking care of his tables! I would highly recommend!!!

The food is ok...but they drinks will knock you off your feet

Yummy food and the service was efficient on our last visit lets hope it stays this way

Favorite local go-to! Great margaritas and friendly staff!

The wait was terrible & my margarita was so salty I couldn’t drink it but the shrimp tacos are amazing.

Happy hour from 4-7. 2.50 tacos and 4 dollars marg.

They should do a better job with the quality of food/service... not a lost cause though

Best chips and quest I’ve EVER had. The service, vibes, and tacos were all incredible!

The tacos was very,very ,very good and tasty flavor,perfect location! At 1838 7 th Avenue🌮

Great food good prices and awesome chill spot!

I really want to give them 4 stars. I really do enjoy this place. I’ve gone here 2 times and the food was good and the music was good. However the last time I was there the crowd that was there was not my cup of tea. Extremely immature!!

Food was delicious excellent service beautiful atmosphere!

Music and general atmosphere very loud for conversation. Good bar for a few drinks after work. Tacos not that memorable, muted flavours most memorable was actually the truffle vegan taco. Strong rum punch.

Great food and atmosphere, not expensive. Fun.

Finger foods & drinks great music ( Dj plays the latest and old school hits) gets crowded tho!!

Their tacos are pricey. Try going on taco Tuesdays much cheaper.

Conveniently priced drinks and great $1 chips and salsa.

Excellent food and service. I suggest trying the mango pork tacos.