La Cantina

4.2

287 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Charming
Great for happy hour
Good for groups

Lunch Specials (Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) - $24.50, includes a soup or salad, tacos or quesadillas, and churros.
Local Beers: Dieu du Ciel at $7 (Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Happy Hour: (Monday to Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m.) Cocktails from our menu at $10 and the mezcal ones are $15!
Tequila Shots $3 (Friday and Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).

La Cantina’s menu is centred around upscale twists on many classics: tostadas (deep-fried tortillas topped with vegetables, meat, and other goods), hard and soft shell tacos of course. There is guac, quesadillas, churros and more!

La Cantina is also serving a range of innovative cocktails. There are awesome margarita and mezcal cocktails of course.

We are located in downtown Montreal, beside undergrown malls (cour mont-royal et centre eaton), in between Concordia and McGill universities, 2 blocks from the bell center (go habs!)

Front room (fits about 30 ppl) Back room (fits 50-60 ppl)

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(514) 357-2173
Website
https://www.lacantinamtl.com/en-ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Jimenez
Catering
We have done big take out orders for up to 100 people. <br />We also have catering equipement- Call to inquire<br />
Private party facilities
We have a back room that has been booked for weddings, office parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, etc. It fits up to 50 people (sitting down). Clients have brought their own pinatas, djs, photobooths etc. We have made personalized events as well. Call to inquire!

Location
2022 Stanley St, Montreal, QC H3A 1R6
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Maisonneuve
Parking details
Underground parking lots in front and beside the restaurant
Public transit
Peel MetroSherbrooke bus 24
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Offers

$3Tequila Shot
Multiple dates available
Fri - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Spice up your weekend! $3 shots de tequila chaque vendredi et samedi, de 17h à 23h! See you Friday or Saturday night :) ¡Salud a los buenos tiempos!"
$7 local beer Dieu du Ciel 11:30-15:00
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
IPA Blonde Red Ale White Hibiscus
17:00-19:00
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rejoignez-nous pour l'Happy Hour et dégustez tous vos cocktails préférés pour seulement 10 $ ! Que vous ayez envie d'une margarita classique, d'un mojito rafraîchissant ou d'une touche d'originalité, nous avons tout ce qu'il vous faut. Ne manquez pas des boissons imbattables et une ambiance conviviale à un prix incroyable ! $15 les cocktails mezcal ou faits avec de la tequila premium maintenant aussi disponibles :) ENGLISH: Join us for Happy Hour and sip on all your favorite cocktails for just $10! Whether you're craving a classic margarita, a refreshing mojito, or something adventurous, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on unbeatable drinks and good vibes at an unbeatable price! $15 mezcal and premium tequila margaritas now available!

Chicharrones-Chips de Couenne de PorcCA$4.00
Pork rind chips
Chapulines (Sauterelles) Grillés au Chipotle
Toasted chapulines (grasshoppers) with chipotle
- P/SCA$5.00
- G/LCA$10.00
QuesadillaCA$12.00
conteint du gluten [contains gluten]; tortilla à la farine, fromage Oaxaca et chorizo espagnol (style charcuterie) [flour tortilla with Oaxaca cheese and Spanish chorizo (charcuterie style)]
Esquites de MaïsCA$9.00
Maïs, fromage féta et de la mayonnaise au chipotle [Esquites (corn kernels) with feta cheese and chipotle mayonnaise]
Trempette Aux HaricotCA$10.00
Bean dip vegan
Trempette aux haricotsCA$12.00
Haricots, bacon, fromage feta, crème sure, fromage avec chips tortilla [Bean dip, bacon, feta cheese, sour cream, with tortilla chips]
Chips Avec Guacamole (Avocats, Tomates Et Oignions)
Guacamole with tortilla chips
- P/SCA$8.00
- G/LCA$14.00
Ceviche Aux Crevettes AguachileCA$16.00
Pas Disponible pour Le Lunch [Not Available During Lunch]; Avec habanero, sauce tomate brûlée, oignons rouges, poivrons rouges, radis, jicama et coriandre accompagnés de chips tortilla [Shrimp Aguachile with habanero, burnt tomato sauce, red onion, red pepper, jicama radish and cilantro accompanied with nachos]

Soupes / Soups

Soupe Aztèque
Bouillon de tomate, juliana de tortilla, fromage Oaxaca et crème sure [Aztec soup, tomato broth, tortilla juliana, Oaxaca and cheese and cream]
- P/SCA$6.00
- G/LCA$9.00
Crème de Haricots
crème sure, fromage féta, oignons, coriandre et chips de couenne de porc [Bean cream, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, cilantro and pork rind chips]
Consome de Borrego
Boullion agneau et tomate, pois chiches, oignons, coriandre [Lamb stew, tomatoe, chickpeas, onions, coriander]

Salade

Pas disponible pour le lunch [Not available during lunch]

Salade de Jicama
avec épinards, suprême d'orange, chia, radis marinés, graines de citrouilles et noix de Grenoble (vinaigrette aux agrumes) [Jicama salad with spinach, orange supreme, chia, marinated radish, pumpkin seeds and walnuts (citrus vinaigrette)]
- P/SCA$5.00
- G/LCA$11.00

Tostadas (1)

Pas disponible pour le lunch [Not available during lunch]

Avocat
Avocat, haricots, pico de gallo, laitue, chipotle mayo vegan [Avocado, beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, vegan chipotle mayo]
PouletCA$8.00
Poulet rôti au guajillo, purée de haricots, laitue, crème, fromage et avocat [Shredded chicken tostada with guajillo, mashed beans, lettuce, cream, cheese and avocado]
Ceviche aux CrevettesCA$7.00
Crevettes, mayo chipotle, pico de gallo, avocat [Shrimp ceviche, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, avocado]

Tacos (3)

Tacos al pastorCA$14.00
Porc al pastor, melange de ananas carottes et oignons caramelise, oignon, coriandre [Al pastor pork, pinneaple carrots and caramelized onion mix, coriander]
Cactus TempuraCA$15.00
Pas disponible pour le lunch [Not available during lunch]; Cactus tempura, jicama, choux rouge, pico de gallo, mayo vegan au chipotle [Cactus tempura, jicama, red cabbage, pico de gallo, veganchipotle mayo]
CrevettesCA$15.00
à la sauce à l'ail fromage Oaxaca, mayonnaise au chipotle et laitue fraîche [Shrimp in garlic sauce, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayonnaise and fresh lettuce]
Poisson FritCA$16.00
Pas disponible pour le lunch [Not available during lunch]; mayonnaise au chipotle, avocat, chou rouge et carotte [Deep fried hadock, chipotle mayonnaise, avocado, red cabbage and carrot]
Brisket (Style Suadero)CA$17.00
Brisket de bouef, oignons, coriandre [Beef brisket, onions, coriander]
Carnitas au CanardCA$17.00
confit, coriandre, oignons et avocat [Duck confit, cilantro, onions and avocado]
Pieuvre et BaconCA$18.00
purée d'haricots, mayonnaise au chipotle et pico de gallo au jus d'orange [Octopus with bacon, mashed beans, chipotle mayonnaise and pico de gallo with orange juice]
Rib Eye FiletCA$21.00
avec fromage Oaxaca, oignons sautés, tortilla à la farine et guacamole [Rib eye with Oaxaca cheese, sautéed onion, guacamole and flour tortilla]

Tacos Dorés (4) / Deep Fried Tacos

Servis avec du fromage feta, crème sure, laitue, oignons rouges marinés et coriandre [All served with feta cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pickled red onions and cilantro]

FromageCA$15.00
Panela fromage [Panela cheese]
Poulet EffilochéCA$16.00
Shredded chicken
Bœuf (Brisket)CA$18.00
Beef tacos (brisket)

Extra / Sides

GuacamoleCA$3.00
Fromage FetaCA$2.00
Feta cheese
Framage OaxacaCA$3.00
cheese Oaxaca
Crème SureCA$2.00
sour cream
HaricotCA$2.00
beans
Pico de GalloCA$2.00

Desserts

ChurrosCA$5.00
option caramel ou chocolat [option chocolate ou caramel]
Crème Glacée au MaïsCA$6.00
Corn ice cream
Crème Glacée au Coco-ChocolatCA$6.00
Chocolate-coconut ice cream

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montreal / Quebec
Gluten-free-friendly
Montreal
Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cantina offers "absolutely delicious food and drinks" with authentic Mexican flavors. The "charming staff" create a warm atmosphere, though service can be slow during busy times. It's a "great atmosphere overall," perfect for quick meals or celebrating special occasions. Portions may be small, but flavors are "very flavorful."

287 Reviews

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curtis
Vancouver
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Second time back here, overall a good meal once again. Service was marginal at best, but food was very good.
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Krystal
Montreal
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Table was waiting for us … this was great! Not a fan of no menus (have to scan a QR code) and that each time we wanted something, we had to call over the server. Hitting the resto during « happy hour » was also a plus (drinks were $10 instead of $17)! Food was good but don’t expect large portions. Their salsa (with feta on top) was very flavorful. Yum!
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Lucy
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I was on the back and only 2 servers with a packed floor were not enough, a lot of mistakes in the order, not all at the same time (we were 4), missing attention to details (no salt, chili, napkins at the table and we were waiting) the good good could not compensate the overall experience, nor the price.
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Tracy
Montreal
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had not been to La Cantina in a while (I no longer live in Montreal), and the food was just as good as I remember! We had a great lunch - the lunch special is excellent value. All 5 of us in our group really enjoyed our meals.
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Maria
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was average. The first cocktail was fine, the second cocktail (same order) was completely different. The restaurant itself is tired and they seemed to want us to leave even though it was only 9:30pm. Disappointing experience
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Linda
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Chicken quesadilla was very bland Service good. Ambience ok
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Paula
Montreal
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice birthday lunch at this place. Food was very good and it had a nice ambience.
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Jerome
VIP
Toronto
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We are regulars and usually has amazing thing to say, this time the food was way off, despite us ordering our usuals. We frequently order several rounds of tacos and tostados, for some reason during this visit the brisket was bland and dry, as was ghe Steak. We were so disappointed we left after one round of ordering , and didn’t even wait for the happy hour specials.
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Jeff
Toronto
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. I bit on the pricey end for tacos and drinks, but it will not disappoint
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France
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vert good service and food!! Will go back for sure!
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FAQs

La Cantina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Cantina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 357-2173.

La Cantina is rated 4.2 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

2022 Stanley St, Montreal, QC H3A 1R6

Additional information

Cross street
Maisonneuve
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Underground parking lots in front and beside the restaurant
Public transit
Peel MetroSherbrooke bus 24
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Jimenez
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.lacantinamtl.com/en-ca/
Phone number
(514) 357-2173
Catering
We have done big take out orders for up to 100 people. <br />We also have catering equipement- Call to inquire<br />
Private party facilities
We have a back room that has been booked for weddings, office parties, baby showers, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, etc. It fits up to 50 people (sitting down). Clients have brought their own pinatas, djs, photobooths etc. We have made personalized events as well. Call to inquire!

La Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$3Tequila Shot

$7 local beer Dieu du Ciel 11:30-15:00

17:00-19:00

Entrées / Appetizers

Chicharrones-Chips de Couenne de PorcCA$4.00

Chapulines (Sauterelles) Grillés au Chipotle

QuesadillaCA$12.00

Esquites de MaïsCA$9.00

Trempette Aux HaricotCA$10.00

Trempette aux haricotsCA$12.00

Chips Avec Guacamole (Avocats, Tomates Et Oignions)

Ceviche Aux Crevettes AguachileCA$16.00

Soupes / Soups

Soupe Aztèque

Crème de Haricots

Consome de Borrego

Salade

Salade de Jicama

Tostadas (1)

Avocat

PouletCA$8.00

Ceviche aux CrevettesCA$7.00

Tacos (3)

Tacos al pastorCA$14.00

Cactus TempuraCA$15.00

CrevettesCA$15.00

Poisson FritCA$16.00

Brisket (Style Suadero)CA$17.00

Carnitas au CanardCA$17.00

Pieuvre et BaconCA$18.00

Rib Eye FiletCA$21.00

Tacos Dorés (4) / Deep Fried Tacos

FromageCA$15.00

Poulet EffilochéCA$16.00

Bœuf (Brisket)CA$18.00

Extra / Sides

GuacamoleCA$3.00

Fromage FetaCA$2.00

Framage OaxacaCA$3.00

Crème SureCA$2.00

HaricotCA$2.00

Pico de GalloCA$2.00

Desserts

ChurrosCA$5.00

Crème Glacée au MaïsCA$6.00

Crème Glacée au Coco-ChocolatCA$6.00

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FAQs

Does La Cantina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is La Cantina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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