Great tacos! Amazing portion size as you can see in the photo, they didn't skimp on the asada. Loved it, will be going again soon! read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Been here a few times and I love this place. In my humble opinion, it's the best Mexican food in Fremont. The inside is decorated really nicely and the seats are never sticky! Service is amazing. My friend came and asked for a Oaxaca Old Fashion, which the bar tender didn't know how to make but he showed such patience trying to get it perfect for my friend. Can't say enough good things about service We got the Mexican Fries, Enchilada Plate, Guac and chips, and Tostadas. We way over-ordered because their portions are huge. Oh and we got flan for dessert! Everything tastes fresh and authentic. The World Cup was on while we were there so the place got busy and everyone was having a great time! What I particularly love seeing is that the staff seem to be in good moods and enjoy being there Will definitely continue coming back read more

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This is your local Mexican restaurant that offers a little bit of everything for everyone. Whether you're looking for "traditional" or "safe" options, Cantaritos offers it all. Came for a family birthday dinner so there was about 12 of us. Service was great, drinks and food came out fairly quick and everyone was happy with what they ordered. I tried three tacos; carnitas, al pastor, and chicharon. Out of the three, I'd come back for the chicharon! The other two meats were mid. My wife had the camarones a la diabla which had a really good kick; not sure what chiles they use but it was my first time tasting that dish with those flavor profiles, which weren't typical to the other local mexican restaurants in Newark/Fremont/Union City area. Some dishes included tortillas, when I opened up the holder that was given to my wife, there were only 3 in there lol I'm sure if we wanted more, we just had to ask but I thought that was odd. The bar area looked like a fun atmosphere where a lot of people seem to know each other and drinks were flowing! read more

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I stopped by here because I had some time to spare waiting for a haircut, so I was a little hungry...felt like a tostada. I don't know if it just what I think I should get or if that is how tostadas are made here. I just wanted refried beans on a tortilla w/cheese and tomatoes. Add a little hot sauce and voila! Too much lettuce.... It was ok, nothing special...but the service was good. It was quick and I appreciate the service. I didn't take any pictures tho. read more

The place is festive. There are vegetarian options, we went with the chile relleno but there was a ball of hair when we cut into the pepper . The waiter apologized and remade the dish. It was okay-- more cheesy than flavorful. Prices are inexpensive. Would rather eat elsewhere in Fremont. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Very nice redact and the food was good. Some of the dishes were a bit spicy and salty though. The super burrito shrimp and steak was excellent. Tacos a bit spiced but still delicious. Four stars because we had to get our own water refills. read more

I was scouting this restaurant to see if I would like my social group to have event here. I was so disappointed. I came in and two servers just ignored me and helped guest around me. I had to ask for help twice and finally a young man came out to help me. The tacos didn't even have lime to squeeze on the tacos. I had to ask for that too. Food was ok. The service was a turn off since I felt ignored. I was disappointed since I wanted my social group to have event here. They need to improve on their service treat all customers equally and not just pass the buck. Sad this Mexican restaurant did not deliver. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Grilled chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Cantaritos has good Mexican food at prices that seem exorbitant until you see the portion sizes. Their $20 guacamole, which I didn't order, probably is made from 5 avocados or something. I came here for dinner on a Friday and split an order of nachos with carne asada, then ordered a fish taco and a shrimp taco for myself. And some of their "fried jalapenos" which sounded good. And their extra-cost habanero salsa. So the nachos come, and my companion and I are both shocked because this is not an order of nachos for 2, this is for 8 people. In most restaurants this would be considered a party platter. We maybe ate 1/3 of it. It was good, not amazing, but just hilariously too much food. Then my tacos come, each on their own plate because each is basically the size of a plate. I vastly underestimated the size of their tacos, they were probably the biggest tacos I've ever seen. I ate about half of each. My companion had a burrito which was literally, not figuratively, the length of his entire forearm. He ate about 2/3 of it. I would not call either of us light eaters, but Cantaritos portion sizes defeated both of us. The habanero extra-cost salsa was nice and spicy, but skip the fried jalapenos. These are literally just jalapenos that were tossed in a deep frier, so that clear membrane on the skin separates from the flesh and they are a bit greasy. I wasn't a fan. I don't live nearby so I doubt I'd come back, but if you're in the area and have a big hungry group this is a good spot. They take credit cards and have a reasonably big parking lot. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - $20 for guacamole?!?!? - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

I would definitely go back to this spot for the chimichanga. It was full of flavor was a big serving. Our service was great and everyone there was so kind, often checking on us. I definitely would recommend their hennchata and I can't wait to go back for more! read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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Whenever I see mole on a menu, I always *want* to order it but hesitate. I've had many decent mole sauces where overcooked chicken takes down the whole dish. I decided to take a chance at Cantaritos and I'm so glad I did. Their mole is absolutely delicious! Rich without being heavy, spicy without blowing out your palate, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. 10/10 read more

Great little spot with traditional plates. It was a full house on a Tuesday. So that was a good sign. My wife had the mole plate and I had enchiladas suizas. We loved it! Highly recommend if you're looking for those relief fun Cantina that make great margaritas and lively vibes. Our waiter was super attentive. read more

This place is soooo good! Came with the kids on the weekend. He waited was the nicest, kindest and most patient. The food was great! Huge portions and very reasonably priced. There was no single flaw. Even the bathrooms were clean! 12/10! read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Churros (after 3 were already eaten!) - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Came on a Tuesday late afternoon/early dinner around 4pm. Cute restaurant with colorful decor. It wasn't too crowded when we got there, but it did start to pick up quickly. There were only 2 people at the time and one server seemed to be doing everything, I mean from waiting 4 different tables, helping with takeout orders, AND bartending. It did take a while for the food to come out but I mean if you saw what the server was doing, you can't help but understand! The food was really good and the portions are great! Despite the slower service, I definitely still recommend. (I'm guessing they were probably just short staff for the awkward hour.) read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Don't get me wrong, I like this place, and have been coming here for a while now. I would consider myself a regular. It's better than some other places I've been to. However, I gave it 4 stars based on things I've noticed that have changed. For example, they used to give chips with your to go order, now they don't. They also charge for a to go bag. It used to be like .15, now it's .25. Also, same thing with steak. Just keep that in mind. I just hope they don't keep slowly increasing the price for some things and hoping people don't notice. On to the positive: Food is good though, as well are portions. Nice staff, and food comes out pretty quickly usually if not too busy. read more

My friends and I came here on New Years Eve for lunch, great that they were open! Super chill atmosphere, plenty of parking available, no issues there. They brought chips and salsa! We split the carne asada nachos which were delightful and delicious. Great crunch and very flavorful. I had the chicken burrito which was delicious, didn't finish it and had to take leftovers home. Their portions are pretty generous here! Service was good as well, they were very attentive, I would definitely come back. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Carne asada nachos - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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We stopped in for an early dinner. Sat outside since we had my doggie. Mikey served us with a smile and very efficient in his service. The nachos spilled across the plate with the toppings layered unevenly over the chips. Grilled chicken sprinkled all over but the taste was a little on the bland side. Could use more spice. The taco was crispy not soggy. It was surrounded with lettuce and tomato. One taco was enough for one person with nachos. Good visit. Try it out read more

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We usually order through Door Dash but finally made it out to the restaurant. It is vibrant and lively, the service was phenomenal. I almost always order the mole enchiladas because they are SO good! However, you can't really go wrong with anything on their menu! Their guac is delicious. Regular enchiladas are fantastic, soups are wholesome, seafood is delicious! This is likely to only authentic Mexican restaurant in Fremont! read more

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My dad and I came here on a weekday night to have the lunch special, which runs M-F until 3 pm. I highly recommend it if you're on a lower budget but still want to enjoy a nice sit-down meal at a restaurant. Cantaritos has a cozy, welcoming ambiance that has a bar and plenty of tables. It seems like it's a good restaurant for small or large parties. I ordered the plate with 2 carnitas enchiladas with beans and rice. The meat was really tender, and there was just the right amount of sauce. Even though it was lunch, the portions were still huge, and I had half of it to bring home. We also loved the complimentary chips and salsa. The waiter was friendly and checked in on us during our meal. Overall, the food was good, nothing mindblowing, but for the price and portion size, it's worth a visit if you find yourself craving Mexican food. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Good food and great vibe inside. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Was invited here and definitely now that I've tried it a place for me to come back to. I heard their Margaritas are great. read more

We came on a Saturday at 11am and it was pretty empty but started to fill up after noon. The place is well decorated, well-lit, and spacious. Our server was very friendly. I got the wet burrito w/green sauce and my husband got a super burrito. Honestly I think the green sauce saved my burrito. It was tangy and had a lot of flavor! The al pastor was good but nothing special (wish it had more char). The prices were also very fair. But our family got plates that were like $5-$10 more with less food haha. So I feel like the way to go is a burrito here lol. Overall, cute place with good vibes and reasonable prices for burritos (just not amazing meat). read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Wet Burrito (w/ Al Pastor & Green Sauce) - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

The good: huge portions. More than enough for dinner and a hefty lunch the next day. I liked the crunchy chimichanga tortilla that wasn't overly greasy. Also the nice char on the grilled shrimp chavella. The bad: their carnitas although well flavored don't have those crispy edges they get when fried a little on the pork fat. You can tell they just stewed the pork then threw it in the tortilla which is fine but that last step separates ok carnitas from good carnitas. Also strange was the chilie verde enchiladas which came with red sauce on top. The server explained that they put the chilie verde in the enchilada but they don't have green enchilada sauce which seemed odd because there are other pics on here which have green sauce. Lastly our drinks came out after the meal they said it was because they had to grill the shrimp which I guess is good because it was freshly cooked but anywhere else I've been the drinks come first. About $100 total with taxes and tip for two dinners and two drinks which seems crazy to me but I guess that's pretty much standard everywhere you go these days. I'd recommend it overall. read more

The food was so good! I had a taco and the taquitos, and everything was delicious. But the salsa was seriously the BEST salsa I've ever had! I could have eaten the salsa by itself Definitely will be coming back! read more

The soups are a hidden gem here. The menu is pretty good, but I did not expect the soup to be that filling and complex and delicious. Absolutely try it if you are in the mood. read more

Came for taco Tuesday and was pretty pleased! It's like a clean family restaurant, organized and well decorated and staffed. It took like ten mins for getting seated and another ten for getting our order taken, and yet another ten for the food to arrive. But the tacos were pretty tasty, not too much fat on the steak. You can't replace with flour. There was a misunderstanding with my friends order but the correct food came out (so total ten-fifteen minutes) but our server (blue headphone things around his neck) was very nice, gave us theee baskets of chips and salsa, and offered us water to take home. Guac was very fresh, a little better than chipotle's but not crazy good like another review here says. There was a tall guy who misled us for seating at the beginning and apparently he doesn't give chips/salsa refills so avoid him. read more

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This guacamole is seriously addicting. It was devoured in minutes that more needed to be added. The steak plate lunch edition was perfect for two. The enchilada was enough for lunch and dinner. The place is definitely a Latin environment and the place has warm, Latino vibes. Our server did okay and misinformed us on charges. Overall, everything else is okay. read more

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Monday special - burrito $9.99 Tuesday special - 2 for $10.50 margaritas & $2.50 tacos Lots of great choices to choose from, not like a typical taqueria and lots of good drinks for good value. My favorite to get is the henchata (Hennessy and horchata). They also have a secret special not on the menu (molcajetes). Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Staff was very friendly and day our group without a reservation. We quickly got our drinks and not to long after got our food as well. I got a burrito bowl with carnitas and a cantarito. Flavor was very good and carnitas were not to greasy. It was a big bowl I even had some left over for another meal. Prices were reasonable for meal size. Will be back when in the area. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Cantarito - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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We were looking for lunch options and looked through photos on Yelp at Cantaritos and was tempted by a sampler platter of appetizers and that was it. It was decided. My hubby called in and said he wanted the Cantaritos platter, we were asked flour or corn tortillas and said flour. They said 10 minutes and he went to go pick it up. I didn't get to see the place but he sent me a photo as he said it's cute inside. And I agree it does look quite cute inside. Apparently it's in the same small plaza on Washington Blvd with the Mission Pizza & Pub. Not a huge area with parking from what I recall. Alas, unfortunately we were misheard in terms of what we ordered and instead of the Cantaritos platter we got a carnitas platter. The hostess was quite apologetic but we weren't too sad about it. We were happy with any food to try out and we like carnitas, so he ended up just taking it. It was a sizeable portion and so much meat! It was quite delicious and flavorful, but I wish they had more tortillas (you get 3) or even some chips to go with it as I felt I was just eating just meat at the end. I did appreciate the guacamole and sour cream as well as the limey salsa. Overall, delicious! I'm glad we discovered this place and looking forward to try out the actual plate we wanted to get as well as explore more of their menu! read more

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Unfortunately I don't have a positive review based on my experience here today. The service was below par, I got more help from the busser than I did from the front of the house or my server. Asked for a table for 2, I was informed that it would be a 10 min wait, no issue there. Party behind me requested the same and were told the same as myself. They chose a bigger table to be seated quicker, shortly after they were seated a table opened up for 2. Their server proceeds to move them over, as for myself I have to wait a longer time after being told I was getting seated there. After I got sat down, my server took a while to get to me, noticed it had died down for a brief moment. I did notice aswell that she was standing at the bar just talking to coworkers, while other parties were waiting to get their order for drinks taken. She was not attentive what so ever. The busser did more than my server. Thank you to that guy. Overall, I don't recommend this place. Waste of time and money. Plenty of other options to take your family out in Fremont. read more

Had Chile Verde it was very good and flavorful, I make my own at home and I noticed this version was different because it had bay leaf! Not sure my recipes have it but I'll be adding to my next batch....fluffy tortillas , rice and beans were good! Service is always on point here, no rushed feel... and I believe it's a family owned business which I always try to support. Lunch crows is always happy and I enjoy coming here when working in the area.... read more

I tried for 2 days to make reservations. They don't answer the phone. Service was terrible through no fault of our lovely waitress. She was spread so thin that we never got water, our drinks were never refilled and the food took forever. Eight elderly women were seated directly in front of an industrial fan so no chance of conversation. Food was not as good as the hype I'd heard. I was so disappointed!!! read more

kaycee was my server and i had a really good experience with her and super friendly! and i made sure to give her a tip

I ordered the Meat Fries from Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar through DoorDash, and it was a pretty solid experience. The dish had a decent amount of meat and cheese, with flavors that were satisfying. Nothing mind-blowing, but it definitely hit the spot for what I was craving. If you're looking for comfort food that gets the job done, Cantaritos delivers. I'll probably explore more of their menu in the future to see what else they've got to offer. read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Meat Fries - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Waited 20 mins without even getting water. Then the 3 waiters who were clearly drinking stared at my wife from behind the bar, never approaching. Terrible service and staff. I would avoid. We left and came to a place down the street. read more

Came to this place to have lunch with a friend the food was good but nothing to amazing it was honestly just basic. The service was wonderful the man who took our order was very nice and welcoming and the girl who gave us the check made recommendations for our next visit. Restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived but I can see it getting more bus during the weekend. Over all this spot is good just not one I'd frequent. read more

Friday 12/19 we made a reservation for 10 people to celebrate my besties bday, we made the reservation at 7:00 pm me and my friend Jess arrived 10 minutes early we arrived and entered the restaurant there was only 3 tables then I don't want to assume it wasn't busy but we were never greeted at all, no acknowledgement, no I'll be right with you, no smile. At this point it's 7:15 pm and the rest of out party starts arriving still waiting in the front not being greeted a total of 9 of us and still no greeting at all. It's suppose to be a family restaurant when I hear family it means friendly, welcoming, warm. It was not at all. Finally someone came and said I'll be cleaning a table soon mind you I was in shock because there was Mendy empty tables but maybe because it was so many of us. We finally sat down chips and salsa came in and super yummy, I order a micheldada and it was delicious. I ordered the aguachile plate which took over 30 minutes, my friends had their food and began to eat and still no plate for me I was the last one, I give the aguachiles a 3/10 I wish they had more flavor, I wish it was spicy, and tostadas were a bit stale. Also got the bistec ranchero cake with " corn tortillas" store bought not hand made" and 3 if you wanted more tortillas now there's an extra charge I just wanted 1 more. Food was ok, service was very slow we had our food and no utensils for a few minutes until we flagged waiter down same when they tab came WE had to flag waiter down never checked on us. I'm very dissatisfied and disappointed and will not be returning!!!! read more

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My boyfriend and I were craving Mexican food and wanted to try somewhere new. I remembered some coworkers had recommended Cantaritos, so we decided to step out of our usual routine and make the drive to Fremont. We're so glad we did, Cantaritos more than satisfied our cravings! From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly and welcoming. When my honey insisted on capturing the experience, they kindly offered to take our photo and even brought out fun props to make it more memorable. I really appreciated the two kinds of salsas included with the complimentary chips, red and green. Honestly, every restaurant should follow their lead! My non-alcoholic drink was delicious, shoutout to the bartender, who clearly knows his craft! My boyfriend's horchata was just as tasty and refreshing. For dinner, I went with the owner's recommendation: camarones al tequila, and I absolutely loved them *chef's kiss*. My boyfriend opted for his all time favorite, enchiladas. Just two bites in, he shouted, "10 out of 10!" and he meant it. As the cherry on top, we shared churros for dessert. I'm usually not a sweets person, but these were incredible, especially with the whipped cream and chocolate drizzle for dipping. I highly recommend Cantaritos, great food, attentive service, and an amazing atmosphere! read more

Cantaritos Restaurant & Bar - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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The decor is decent. Service is good. Seems pretty clean. The food was really good. Complimentary chips and salsa - great Two steak tacos lunch plate - fresh and tastes great Tortilla soup - decent amount of avocados and cheese - pretty good read more

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I didn't eat here. I am basing my review on my experience visiting here. We were going to be a group of seven but only two of us showed up to the restaurant so we were going to be waiting for our other friends to come. We asked for a table of seven and they said we would have to wait for the rest of the group to come. It wasn't busy at all for Saturday and the time we were there. My friend and I waited a good half an hour, and no one checked on us or offered us anything. There was one big table that still hadn't been cleared the whole time we were waiting. So, we asked another worker there if at all possible we could sit while we wait for our friends and he said he would get the table ready. We waited a good 10 more minutes and the table still hasn't been cleared. I know we could've just sat the two of us and not worried about our friends, but I was shocked that we weren't offered to be seated anyways, and at least we could order some drinks and have chips. We ended up leaving and we told our friends that we were going somewhere else because we were starving and couldn't wait any longer. Kind of disappointing. The food and drinks looked decent, but I don't know if I would come here again especially with a big group. read more

I placed a pickup order for a carne asada super burrito today. That plus a bottle of coke and 10% tip came to $27. The vibe in there was definitely dated but not necessarily in a bad way, plus it was kept super clean. The guy who took my order and the woman who rang me up were both super friendly! The burrito was huge, but didn't come with chips, and it was just ok which was a bummer. It was bland and flavorless. Everything needed more salt, except for the rice (that was delicious!). Overall I wouldn't return. read more