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La Cantina, Montreal, QC

La Cantina

4.5
4.5
235 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican
lunch specials (monday to friday)

$23, which includes a soupe or salade, tacos and churros
$5 pinot grigio and noir during lunch

happy hour from 5-6 (monday to friday):
buy one and get the second at half price (Cocktails)

La Cantina’s menu, headed up by chef Jonathan Jimenez, is centerd around upscale twists on many classics: tostadas (deep-fried tortillas topped with vegetables, meat, and other goods), hard and soft shell tacos of course, 13 kinds to be exact. Among other noteworthy dishes, Rivera is excited to be serving tacos with octopus and bacon, brisket tacos, and pork shank.

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!)

Private room (fits 50-60 ppl)

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:45 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 357-2173
  • 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. Call to inquire
  • 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). Everything has been customed made and imported from Mexico: chairs, tables, table runners, lamps, wall paper, benches, tiles, stone, bricks etc. Clients have brought their own pinatas, djs, photobooths etc. We have made special packages and gotten some of our clients specific wines they want for their event. I am sure we can make your dream event come true.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Wine

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Montreal

    Vegetarian-friendly

235 Reviews
  1. Astronaut

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My waiter was a young lady, no smile, bad attitude, contemptuous, when ordering she acted like I couldn't afford the food, I have never seen such a rude waiter!

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  2. Rodman4

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My colleagues and I ate there this week. It wasn’t very busy, thankfully, because the service was incredibly slow. We ordered canned beers and chips and salsa to start- I t took almost ten minutes to get the beer. When we asked about the chips and salsa, the waitress said our order was given to another table (she didn’t follow up with “but I’m bringing out your order soon”) we had to ask if we were still getting it. For $12 you get a huge bowl of tomatillo salsa (we assumed it was tomato based salsa) covered in a layer of lettuce with a few chips. We had to order more chips at an additional $2.50. The entrees were not bad when our check finally arrived, it had two margaritas that we didn’t order (and they’re $20 each). I won’t go back.

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  3. vero

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Bonne nourriture, bon service, manque d’ambiance et de fini dans le design.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The deep fried tacos are so delicious. The reg tacos are quite small, cocktails are $13+. Maybe ask your waiter about the portion size before you decide what to order:) so delish though and ambiance was so nice.

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  5. Momo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is really good and the restaurant isn't too big so it feels calm inside.

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  6. DenisS

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very, very good and food portions were well sized. Drinks were very expensive for what you got. My tiny Marguerita was 2/3 ice and very little drink for $15. Fun and lively but very very loud we ended up having to leave right after dinner to find somewhere that we could relax and talk as we couldn't hear each other talking over all the noise.

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  7. CBeans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and fairly priced. The service was excellent as well. I highly recommend it.

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  8. ErnieR

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for lunch. The tacos were very good. And the Marg was outstanding.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    La bouffe est excellente, une belle découverte mexicaine!

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  10. JiEffL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100$ (pourboire inclus) pour un lunch du midi! (Entrée chips-guacamole, 2 bières, 2 repas de tacos dont un spécial-midi avec soupe et dessert) C'est cher un peu! Mais c'était très bon!

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  11. Lorraine

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really good fish tacos and margarita! Waitress was alone and could've used a backup.

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  12. IsabelleD

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Le seul point négatif est que nous ayons reçu nos plats bien avant nos cocktails! La nourriture est excellente. Il y a plusieurs plats sans gluten. Ce n’était pas ma première visite et j’y retournerais. Vraiment un souper abordable avec des plats de qualité.

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  13. SarikaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very delicious. Would recommend. I had the tomato soup and shrimp taco.

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  14. CharleW

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered chicken tacos , I received chicken taquitos but was told that they are tacos. so I ordered Al pastro tacos & gave them back 3.5 of the 4 chicken tacos. They do not provide courtesy chips & salsa nor do they serve their entrees with rice & refried beans as is customary in the US & Mexico. Finally I only had one margarita that was just but they billed me for two and did not offer an adjustment of charge when I only ate 1/2 half of 1 of the 4 chicken tacos. The establishment is small and the server was a young girl therefore I did not even request an adjustment when the server was fully aware that I was dissatisfied and again with the over billing of 2nd margarita that she challenged me of having two then after verification knew it was an error on their part and offered no apology. Therefore the customer service leaves a lot to be desired and I will never return or recommend the Catina to another. With

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  15. Allison

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat in the front but the back sounded really noisy if that is a concern for you. Nice food, the salsa verde was the star of the evening, we put it in everything because the tacos were not as flavourful as we expected. Margaritas were delicious!!!!!

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  16. JulieM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Le service nous a pas offert les desserts, les serveur semblait presser. On se fait retirer nos verres a moitié plein. La serveuse c’est trompé dans ma commande et m’a fait sentir comme si c'était de ma faute. La guacamole était bonne cependant, mais le reste ni plus ni moins.

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  17. JohnM

    Ottawa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great good and service. Perfect location before an event at the Bell Centre.

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  18. HerveG

    Hungary

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellente cuisine, cadre typique, je recommande chaudement.

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  19. Dean

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite Mexican in Downtown Montreal. Best food, location, service, and drinks!

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  20. NatalyaI

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. Definitely will go back.

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  21. Rocky

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, pretty place. Recommended!

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  22. Leew

    London

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Expensive, small plates in that you leave hungry, very little choice of sides, service slow and poor and was overall expensive for what you had…guacamole was lovely though!

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  23. Yedda

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food and drink. Will return next time in Montréal!

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  24. TimG

    Charleston

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had cactus and fish tacos, guacamole, and jamica salad. All good. Good prices.

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  25. Marjo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nous nous sommes délecté. Service rapide. Au centre-ville, rapport qualité-prix incomparable. Je le recommande.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner on the terrace. Server was friendly and attentive. Food was tasty. Price/value was very good. Portions are a bit on the small side but perfect for sharing and tasting multiple items. Cocktail prices were a bit on the higher side however.

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  27. Guywhoeatsinmontreal

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent evening at La Cantina lastnight. Great service generally and very fat food arrival even with the place being full. Great margaritas as always, the best guac and killer tacos, topped with perfect churros. And seriously amazing value for a Downtown resto.

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  28. Andy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good authentic Mexican food. Very tasty. Drinks excellent.

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  29. AmyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food for a good price. Guac and chips came with so much guacamole!

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  30. Kerry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Excellent and personal service. Would absolutely go back!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Le service était bon et relativement rapide. La nourriture était à la hauteur de nos attente.

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  32. BryonyR

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, spicy cocktails. We had a great time!

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  33. MaidaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and definitely going back! Drinks were on the pricey side but good!

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  34. ShawneeDiner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    La Cantina's menu looked intriguing so our party of four went for dinner. Although the food was quite tasty, two orders were incorrect, and none of the orders come with sides such as rice, beans, etc. The server was gracious and offered a dessert to one of our party.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10. A MUST eat place in Montreal. Amazing food, drinks and dessert. Very friendly staff. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Staff spoke English, French and Spanish. Can’t recommended enough!

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  36. london

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food … poor service … many mistakes on orders with several tables around us … took an hour to take our dinner order

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  37. RamonV

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and atmosphere. Service was a bit slow, but the wait was worth it. Will be coming back soon.

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  38. DanielD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i highly recommend the restaurant, good food, relaxed atmosphere

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  39. andym

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Great service! We will be back!! Close to our hotel on Peel.

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  40. ChristelG

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The tacos of fish fried was really good ! Good decorations

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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 4.5 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cantina

2022 Stanley St, Montreal, QC H3A 1R6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Maisonneuve
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:45 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • 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, Wine
  • Phone number
    (514) 357-2173
  • Catering
    We have done big take out orders for up to 100 people. Call to inquire
  • 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). Everything has been customed made and imported from Mexico: chairs, tables, table runners, lamps, wall paper, benches, tiles, stone, bricks etc. Clients have brought their own pinatas, djs, photobooths etc. We have made special packages and gotten some of our clients specific wines they want for their event. I am sure we can make your dream event come true.
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