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La Cantina, Montreal, QC

La Cantina

4.4
4.4
295 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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)

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking lots in front and beside the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Jimenez

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!"

    $3Tequila Shot Photo
  • $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

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

    17:00-19:00 Photo

What 295 people are saying

La Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cantina offers "amazing food" with standout margaritas and tacos. Guests love the "friendly staff" and authentic Mexican vibe. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "delicious" dishes and vibrant atmosphere make it a popular spot. It's "a must" for Mexican food lovers and perfect for a lively dining experience.

295 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, staff just perfect 👌 We were there on lunch time

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  2. Jean-pierre

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toujours une belle expérience. « The total package ». Merci à l’équipe de La Cantina

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  3. John VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect sized ment without a multitude of offerings. Food was delicious and served very quickly. My wife had a cheese quesadilla which she said was one of the best she’s ever had. I had haddock tacos (3) that were delicious as well. We also shared chips with homemade guacamole which was delicious. Delicious and very reasonably priced meal.

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  4. Oriana

    Montreal1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, service was good and quick Tables a bit too close together

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  5. Robin VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was busy, slow and confused service. The food a bit bland. The atmosphere was great tho, they had a dj for Valentines Day.

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  6. pierre

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellente nourriture et service avec gentillesse et amical. J y retournerai certainement !

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  7. lindsey

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Mexican food!! We did not expect to find such yummy Mexican food all the way up in Canada. However, this was as good if not better than the Mexican food we get in California!!

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  8. Stephen

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing cocktails and some of the best tacos that I have ever had. Well worth a visit.

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  9. curtis

    Vancouver21 reviews

    4.0

    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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  10. Krystal

    Montreal6 reviews

    4.0

    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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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 4.4 stars by 295 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for La Cantina

2022 Stanley St, Montreal, QC H3A 1R6

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking lots in front and beside the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Jimenez
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