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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 5474 reviews

What Sarah Rathbun likes about Cantina del Centro:
To celebrate Family Day today we chose La Cantina. We arrived before noon and we were seated immediately, orders taken, applies arrived promptly. The server was friendly and efficient. We chose tacos, soup, burritos and Virgen margaritas- Big flavours and very filling. I I appreciated the music wasn’t too loud for us to talk comfortably. I highly recommend this restaurant and we will be returning before the summer sl... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 18 reviews
William
11.12.2017 - 09:12

The atmosphere and service here was greatWe started with the Ceviche, followed by Tacos (Barbacoa, Argentine, and Pescado) and a shared main salad.

Esther
11.12.2017 - 09:12

This is one of our go-to restaurants when we come to Nelson because the food is really great The nachos and tacos are fantastic.

Salgerður
11.12.2017 - 09:12

The staff were super friendly, and we loved both the margaritas and mocktailsTacos were also very unique with great blends of flavor.

Italo
11.12.2022 - 23:32

AMAZING! Vegan? Try their vegan nachos! Lots of veg options which is great. Small indoor seating but they have a patio on Baker St over summer months. Polite st...

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Dorina
11.12.2022 - 23:32

Tasty tacos and margaritas! Visited on a Taco Tuesday. The place was super busy, but we did not have to wait long for a spot on the patio. Service was slow, but...

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La Cantina is a lively and delicious spot for authentic Mexican cuisine, with friendly and efficient service. The restaurant offers a variety of tasty dishes, including tacos and burritos, along with refreshing margaritas. The atmosphere is comfortable and not too loud, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. Specials like Taco Tuesday and unique cocktails add to the fun experience. Vegans will also find plenty of options on the menu. Despite some minor issues with wait times and payment processing, La Cantina is highly recommended for anyone looking for a great dining experience.

Findmeglutenfree
5.0 ★ from 7 reviews
Celiacerin
15.08.2023 - 11:34

Yes, tacos! So good we ate there twice! You won’t be disappointed. It’s a busy place so either make a reservation or plan to wait a bit.

Henrique
15.08.2023 - 11:34

Had the tacos and they were aware of the difference between “gluten aware” with a shared fryer and “gluten free”. They said they had good policies to reduce ris...

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Salgerður
18.02.2023 - 15:26

The Tacos are amazing! Almost everything is GF and they have a separate frit. My husband and I went to lunch and dinner the same day. I can't praise enough

Илларион
18.02.2023 - 15:26

Yeah, Tacos! We ate it twice! They won't be disappointed. It is a busy place, so either make a reservation or plan to wait a bit.

Salgerður
18.02.2023 - 15:26

Had the Tacos and they were the difference between “improved conscious” with a common frit and “improved free”. They said they had a good policy to reduce the r...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 3120 reviews
Sarah
15.01.2024 - 08:52

To celebrate Family Day today we chose La Cantina. We arrived before noon and we were seated immediately, orders taken, applies arrived promptly. The server was...

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Gene
15.01.2024 - 08:52

Great cocktails, service and food. We just stopped in for a quick bite but we got lucky and got a patio table in the mid-October sun on a warm afternoon... perf...

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Jodi
15.01.2024 - 08:52

A super fun spot to visit if you are looking for great food and yummy drinks! The staff were really friendly and the food was delicious. The portions for the pr...

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Jeena
15.01.2024 - 08:52

The ultimate tacos in town. Obsessed with them, and the margaritas, nothing compares. SO SO good! The servers are so sweet, especially Erika, she's the best!

Googleusercontent
4.8 ★ from 4 reviews
Kevin
15.08.2023 - 11:34

The tacos are amazing! Almost everything is GF and they have a separate fryer. My husband and I went there for lunch and dinner in the same day. I can’t praise...

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Morgana
15.08.2023 - 11:34

Always love to stop at Cantina menu is labeled with GF and staff was knowledgeable and attentive!

EricDavidson
15.08.2023 - 11:34

Lots of knowledge about gluten contamination, the tacos are delicious! Most of the menu is gluten free.

Zula
15.08.2023 - 11:34

They have a separate deep fryer for gf

Facebook
4.1 ★ from 164 reviews
Foursquare
4.2 ★ from 30 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 1194 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 932 reviews
Opentable
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews

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