Reviews - Cantera

My husband and I enjoyed dinner at this restaurant last night to celebrate his birthday. The owner seated us in one of their lovely round booths, and we were wa... read more My husband and I enjoyed dinner at this restaurant last night to celebrate his birthday. The owner seated us in one of their lovely round booths, and we were warmly welcomed by our friendly server, Lindsey. She was well-informed about the menu and provided excellent service; her approach felt more like ensuring we had a great time rather than just trying to upsell us. The margaritas were fantastic and arrived quickly. The support staff was very attentive, promptly bringing us chips and salsa. One highlight was the unique way they served the guacamole—a woman came by with a cart and prepared it fresh right in front of us. Our meals were outstanding; I was particularly impressed with the carnitas, rice, and homemade tortillas. To top off the evening, they surprised us with fried ice cream complete with a sparkler candle for my husband's birthday—a really fun presentation! We wrapped up the night chatting with the owner. It was a perfect evening. I can’t say enough great things about the food, the ambiance, and the wonderful staff. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you, Beto!

Best Mexican cuisine in Durango! The menu is creative and sophisticated, offering excellent dishes at very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is beautiful as wel... read more Best Mexican cuisine in Durango! The menu is creative and sophisticated, offering excellent dishes at very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is beautiful as well. Cantera has certainly made it to my list of favorite restaurants for date night!

We had a wonderful experience eating lunch at Cantera this afternoon. We especially enjoyed the queso with mushrooms and tacos with corn and jicama tortillas. T... read more We had a wonderful experience eating lunch at Cantera this afternoon. We especially enjoyed the queso with mushrooms and tacos with corn and jicama tortillas. The service was great as well, attentive and accommodating. Reminded us of our favorite Mexican restaurant in Dallas. We'll definitely be back!

The food, cocktails, and friendly staff are all exceptional. I'm excited to make Cantera one of my favorite go-to places! read more The food, cocktails, and friendly staff are all exceptional. I'm excited to make Cantera one of my favorite go-to places!

Great food fun atmosphere. Really recommend it. Went there with the family I will definitely be back read more Great food fun atmosphere. Really recommend it. Went there with the family I will definitely be back

This restaurant is fantastic! The food is top-notch, and the cocktails are exceptional. The atmosphere is perfect for a fine dining experience. I ordered the se... read more This restaurant is fantastic! The food is top-notch, and the cocktails are exceptional. The atmosphere is perfect for a fine dining experience. I ordered the seastorm, which is a type of ceviche. For just $17, I received a generous portion filled with more shrimp than I could finish. Don't miss out on this new gem!

Beautiful interior! The fish tacos and green sauce were excellent. I had the tamarind margarita with mezcal instead of tequila, and it was delicious. I’ll defin... read more Beautiful interior! The fish tacos and green sauce were excellent. I had the tamarind margarita with mezcal instead of tequila, and it was delicious. I’ll definitely be back!

Very cool atmosphere, great staff, the managers or owners were walking around on the phone and talking to each other a lot, it seems from previous reviews and t... read more Very cool atmosphere, great staff, the managers or owners were walking around on the phone and talking to each other a lot, it seems from previous reviews and the training we saw going on that there had been a recent change in management. The first time, we got delicious food, absolutely incredible. I got the taco platter, my husband got a steak. It was so good that instead of trying another restaurant, we would eat there again. The second night was not as good. Chicken covered in a weird sauce. No parking on the street, the first night we parked at CVS and walked a few blocks, the second night we walked from our hotel. It took about 20 minutes.

Beautiful room. Excellent, authentic Mexican food. Big selection of tequilas, and a mean house margarita! read more Beautiful room. Excellent, authentic Mexican food. Big selection of tequilas, and a mean house margarita!

Excellent service! The food portions were just right, and the drinks are among the best in the area. However, what truly distinguishes this restaurant is its st... read more Excellent service! The food portions were just right, and the drinks are among the best in the area. However, what truly distinguishes this restaurant is its stunning decor throughout the space. Without a doubt, it's an upscale spot perfect for a date!