"Out in the West Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a Mexican girl Nighttime would find me in Rosa's cantina Music would play and Felina would whirl" (Marty Robbins) When visiting the Lake George area, you'll discover so many restaurant choices along Bolton, New York's Lakeshore Drive. But it's hard to imagine anyone having a better experience than we had at Cantina 32. This five-star experience starts off with the staff. The hostess that greeted us and our server (Kimberley) were about as engaging, friendly, helpful, and charming as anyone we've dealt with. They were so nice that after our dinner we had a long conversation with both in front of the restaurant at the hostess stand. After we made our U-Turn to get back to our hotel, they both waved goodbye as we passed their stand. We chose an outdoor table because the weather was so nice. My wife ordered the Cantina Chicken Quesadilla ($17) that was served with tortilla chips and cantina sauce, sort of a mild chipotle crema. She passed on the otherwise included rice. The dish was four big slices that were generously stuffed with chicken, onions, peppers and cheese. I went with a Cantina Salad with Chicken ($15.45). It was a colorful beauty of a dish with a shredded lettuce base topped with corn, onions, olives, green peppers, tomatoes, and chicken cubes. It was served with the same Cantina sauce. The food was great, we both loved our dishes. We also noticed a bit of a regional difference between the Lake George version of the quesadillas and the version we're used to. At home they are traditionally served with sour cream and salsa, but not here. I asked for salsa for my salad, and what came out wasexcellent -- clearly homemade and full of flavor. Our meal ran under $35 before tip, and that included some leftovers on the quesadilla. If you're ever vacationing in Lake George, trust me... you will LOVE Cantina 32. read more

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On a visit this week, I ordered shrimp tacos at the recommendation of the server as their top meal. I also had chips and a mango drink. The shrimp in the tacos did not have any seasoning in them, which really surprised me. It's the foundation of the dish. read more

We stopped for lunch today; mine was shrimp over a salad and the other was pork tacos, both delicious!! The serving sizes were more than enough, the pork was tender, and the shrimp was seasoned perfectly! Staff is friendly and sitting outside on the porch is fun in the summer! I highly recommend! read more

Cantina 32 - Shrimp over salad - Tacos Near Me - Bolton, New York

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Excellent place ! tacos, tacos, and more tacos carne esada, shrimp, beef one better than the next. (Did I mention they serve tacos ?) service was good place has a great vibe. read more

i went in person once it was good!- i got to go food and it was bad. cheese wasn't melted, guacamole tasted like water- so i guess it's hit or miss. read more

Wanted this to be better a spot than it was. We were able to sit as soon as we walked in and the drinks were decent (margaritas were a little watered down), the main course was very good flavor (delicious tacos and quesadillas), but the chips, guacamole and salsa was very disappointing. For the price you only got about 2 tablespoons of guac. The salsa (maybe 2 tablespoons as well) was not tasty at all. We actually didn't eat it after trying it and they charged us an extra $2 for it. We also got charged $2 for a tablespoon of sour cream as well, but the waitress swapped out the sauce that normally came with the tacos for the up charged sour cream. With that system they shouldn't up charged. The rice was also over cooked, but half the table liked it that way, the other half didnt. Bus boy was very friendly and helpful. The indoor space was decorated well and clean. read more

Cantina 32 - Guac, salsa and chips. Very small portion for the appetizer - Tacos Near Me - Bolton, New York

(This restaurant does not take reservations) I must say, the staff at this restaurant were amazing. However, there are some major areas where improvement need to be made. Firstly, it would have been even better if they offered complimentary chips and salsa to kickstart the meal (every great Mexican restaurant I have gone to does this). Secondly, I felt that the prices were extremely high compared to the overall food quality. Moreover, the drinks seemed a bit lacking in alcohol content, which might be something to consider for those looking for a good cocktails. These setbacks unfortunately are the reason for this rating. If significant adjustments are made, this restaurant could truly shine and become a favorite among diners. read more

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Omg! This is the light Bolton has needed! Nice, lively, full bar, incredible Mexican. Great music to capture the vibe of the night and super friendly and young staff! Every detail was well thought out and they capture an authentic and colorful theme. They work hard to please and we had a great time and great food!!! Yummy delicious and a fun time!!! read more

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It's a far cry from authentic-- their "carne asada" tacos are actually barbacoa. Lol. But for a small town Mexican joint, the food ticks all of the boxes. Our service was good and the food came out quickly. Though we didn't come during peak hours, which may or may not have had an impact on our service. Overall, the food was good. The quesadilla was our favorite and we'd order that again for sure. The "carne asada" tacos were just so-so; a bit too sweet for my taste. The guacamole was sour and off putting. Definitely not worth the up-charge. But the Cantina sauce was pretty tasty. The frozen mango margarita was fantastic! Overall, it's a good option for families in Bolton Landing. Everything is pricey in town, but their prices aren't as outrageous as some other spots in town. read more

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Food had no taste. Brought appitizer out with meal. Poppers and burger over cooke & fries undercooked. Warm beer

Super fun atmosphere and the staff support to each other was noticeable! I got the Fajita Plate w/ steak and my cousin got the Quesadillas w/ chicken. Both were flavorful, fresh, and portioned well. We got two meals from it! I didn't have a margarita, but they looked scrumptious! We ended w/ the Tres Leches Cake! Perfect compliment to the amazing meal, it was DELISH! We will be back! read more

you can tell a lot about a Mexican place by their queso and guac and they are both amazing! Love the different margaritas as well. I've also tried a couple of the and they are all great also. Great Mexican decor And on a nice day I like the option of outside seating. read more

We're visiting lake George and gave this place a try for a late lunch. Food was good, we had quesadillas and tacos. We also had margaritas, which were very expensive because we upgraded to a better quality tequila ($14 + $4). That's okay but they were so weak, I had 2 and was sober. Expensive for what it was. Sagamore prices but watered down drinks. read more

Nice place great service food was good they have outside seating. (FYI amazing tacos don't have lettuce should add a fish taco to menu ) . Margaritas were good. read more

If you want a solid meal and are craving Tex-Mex (non-authentic Mexican food), Cantina 32 does a good job at providing yummy food with great service. There's not really many other Mexican restaurants in the immediate area. I stopped in with 2 friends after it started pouring rain last week and we really enjoyed our meal. The tacos I got were yummy and the beans & rice were well prepared. The nachos were okay but I wasn't expecting the best nachos in the world. Our waitress was attentive and she was funny, cracking jokes about the rain. We loved her! And the restaurant itself is nice, with red lighting and a child-friendly vibe and a few outdoor tables. Pricing was slightly high but was reasonable enough for the pricy area. Overall, a good experience & I'd definitely come back! Would recommend for sure. read more

Cantina 32 - Our table & the restaurant atmosphere. (Faces of the other diners covered out of respect) - Tacos Near Me - Bolton, New York

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Stopped here today October 4th, 2024 for a late lunch...it was really busy but Amy who is a bar tender and isn't typically a sever was amazing! She handled a full porch as well as inside without missing a beat! She asked how everything was...I joked with her and said spectacular but should I tell people in my review that you aren't used to serving tables and apologized to me 3 times for stepping on my foot....she said if that's the worst part of the review I'll take it. Really nice place and wonderful bartender/server! read more

They have a menu item called Gringos. It's a ground beef taco like what you see in those Taco Bell ads. This should tell you the kind of Mexican this place is. Chips + salsa + queso: They tasted like what you get on sale for the super bowl to put out for the day. Store brand chips, "why is the salsa sweet" salsa, and from-a-jar queso. It's fine but ... Tacos: I ordered the Birria tacos and to their credit, it was pretty decent. Far from authentic but with the pickled onion and cojita, you could certainly feel as though you've gotten your money's worth. However why was the birria drowning in cinnamon? Decor: it's like when kids go to Mexico for the first time and get gifts from the "you forgot something" gift shop in the airport, then tell everyone they're "authentic because I got it in Mexico" decor. Service: they're doing a good job here. Treat them right. I don't know, I'm just annoyed by the fact they're trying to pitch this spot as some kind of Mexican restaurant when there's no mole on the menu? Just call it a Taco Shop or something and set the expectations a bit differently? I like the bar atmosphere and I like the drink menu. But the prices on the food don't match the quality of the food, and that's why I can't give more stars in this review. read more

One of the nicest spots in Bolton. Owners are always there and take great pride in it. Excellent food and ambience. I highly recommend!!

It had just opened. The owners Mark and Jenny were very friendly. They're expanding their menu. This was only the second day they were open. We'll be back read more

So delicious!! The pineapple jalapeño margarita is sooo good!! So smooth and not too spicy! Chicken nachos are just what you want in nachos...gooey cheese! Yum!! I also had the shrimp tacos and they were great as well. It is dangerous that we are so close to this restaurant because I will want to be here often!! Management and staff are very attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

The Cantina sauce is excellent- I had the shrimp tacos and they were amazing. Service was great and expedient. I would go there again and would love the recipe for the cantina sauce! PS: I ate alone and found the atmosphere to be welcoming and fun. The margaritas looked delicious . read more

I'm picky, and I actually liked the food. The food was great and the margaritas were awesome! Thank you! read more

Cantina 32 - Chicken tacos and margaritas! - Tacos Near Me - Bolton, New York

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Stoped in for a margarita not many people in the bar but that should change the bartender was great a made a great spicy margarita I'll be back to try the food read more

Cantina 32 - a margarita in a glass with a lime slice - Tacos Near Me - Bolton, New York

Love the atmosphere. Relaxed and fun. Our server was Aaron. Service was fast and friendly. Baja Chicken Tacos are great.

Here's a good joke. Party of 5 walks into a bar.... Ok it's a restaurant.... They ask for a table for 5. The hostess tells them she can't seat a party of five. Yet there's a table for 8, 4, 2, 2, 2. So the party offers to break up into a group of 2 and 3. Hostess looks around at the tables and tells them she can't sit 2 and 3 either. ummm table for 4 can sit 3 duh and table for 2 can sit 2 duh. Apparently she can't do the math so is only capable of sitting even numbers. Young staff was clueless, rude and and needs training. But according to them the owner would have done the same thing. Me thinks not. Well I certainly hope not. Can't review the food cause I'm never going there again. Lots of nice restaurants in Bolton Landing that appreciate your business. So no need to go here. read more

We stopped at Cantina 32 during our Lake George trip. We love the area with their little shops and restaurants. The food was amazing! Best Mexican food I have had in this area, by far! The chips and queso were great. The photo here shows the baja chicken tacos with just the cheese and chicken (picky eater in our group). The chicken quesadilla was also amazing, we loved the chicken. read more

Cantina 32 - Baha chicken tacos with only chicken and cheese - Tacos Near Me - Bolton, New York

The food was great , the only thing I didn't like was the salsa I thought that was poor. Great environment though.

Really really good tacos,food was cheap , great service and came out crazy fast,very very kid friendly and lots of fun definitely recommend for a family with kids read more

Great tacos. Had just gotten into the area late saturday afternoon and needed something quick and easy to eat.. these hit the spot!! Would def recommend and i'd get again if in the area. read more

Overall alright. The service was great!!! Our server was extremely nice and efficient. The bartender was also great! The food was average, we probably wouldn't return on the food alone but the service was great and quick! read more

Weirdest wait system ever: stand here for 30 minutes. Why not take my cell phone and let us wander a bit? And then no burritos? At a Mexican place? The food was good, but the server was so disinterested and at times rude that I don't think we'll be back. read more

Allergy friendly! Amust go! Serious complements to the chef! Real home and heart style cooking. it is some of the best food on the strip.

Had lunch and the food was great! Even was soy free which is hard to find. Excellent favors!

This is a great addition to the Bolton Landing food scene. Mexican done right! Don't miss the Guacamole and the chicken fajitas. Service by Nick was professional and prompt. The setting is casual Mexicano. Give it a try. Enjoy! read more

We walked into Cantina 32 as a party of 15 and they were able to seat us on the spot! They were so attentive and kind, and told us to please be patient as the kitchen staff might take a while with our order since we were such a big party. But the food came out so quickly and was great! Drinks great, food great, staff great....highly recommend! read more

I would absolutely love to give this place a five star rating and would if they wouldn't keep turning us away ! We have attempted now to go here 3 TIMES this summer ,mostly during the afternoon between 1and 4 o'clock and were told that they could not take our order for take out , despite having a half full or empty restaurant stating they were too busy and we would need to try again " later". read more

Cantina responded and is returning my lost item. Thank you. I tried to remove the prior post but was unable

We stopped in on Friday night after Labor Day and got the enchilada and burrito specials. Incredible and came with Refried beans over rice on the side, wow. Adam the chef outdid himself and Nick the bartender made the most delicious Paloma and Margarita. Excellent service. A breath of fresh air to the Bolton Landing culinary scene. read more

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We ate here yesterday and to say it was anything other than disappointing would be lying. We sat down (no one else in the place) and were immediately greeted (good start). We said we want margaritas and she said we have peach, mango, watermelon.... and I said do you have platinum and she said, no not yet. So I ordered watermelon and my husband a regular one. Two watermelons came and we were fine and they tasted good but we couldn't taste the tequila at all (oh well, disappointing, but okay). Then they brought the regular he had ordered and it tasted weird and was completely clear (which is odd for a margarita). We ordered queso fundido and it came out quickly (good again), but it was queso with no more than maybe at most a teaspoon of chorizo in the center (okay, they just opened and are new owners so we will let this go). The chips that came with it were very very good. We each ordered a quesadilla which were okay (sloppy to eat though). We paid the bill and left. In the car, we immediately said "those had to be virgin margaritas". It hit us they are new owners and probably don't have a liquor license, but shame for not telling your customers. We would never waste money on a virgin margarita or the calories (we would have water instead). Sadly this felt like a bit of a betrayal and will not return. I am not saying don't give them a chance, but they have kinks to work out. read more

Four stars for service, but only 1-2 stars for the food. Servers/hostess were polite and very accommodating. Service was very quick and sitting outside on the patio on a nice night and watching the action on the street was entertaining . The food, however, was very disappointing. The chicken "fajitas" consisted of diced up rotisserie chicken (no sizzling platter) with some stale tortillas. The guac was good, but the black beans had literally been dumped out of a can without being cooked or seasoned. Guac was the only thing that was actually decent. Save your money and go elsewhere! read more