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    Cantina

    3.3 (108 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Taquitos
    Minna A.

    The taquitos tasted like frozen Costco food with additional toppings on top, but I'm not complaining because they still taste good and you get what you pay for on taco Tuesday. The tacos were pretty average; definitely not bad. The Baja shrimp tacos were probably the best tacos there.

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    Davontae F.

    So Cantina is a staple go to for students at the University of Michigan! So I'm currently disabled and they have a service elevator which made my experience even better! I came here for taco Tuesday of course! The tacos here are delicious and the drinks hit the spot. A must try is the infused tequila margarita! If you're ever interested in grabbing tacos with friends + karaoke then this is your place to go!

    fish / chicken tacos & margs
    Diana H.

    My friends and I had a blast last night for their Tuesday night $2 tacos, $5 margaritas, and karaoke. Food was stellar, drinks were good, and music was beyond entertaining. Personally, I went for Love Story by Taylor Swift with a friend. Catch me here next week!!!

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    This store took my friends card and proceeded to act like they didn't know they had his card then kicked us out when they found his card. This is an awful establishment and doesn't deserve YOURE money. They are awful people and workers. Do not test them!

    Cindy D.

    Went for taco Tuesday deals with my bff and I can say that we were thoroughly satisfied! Wait for food took longer than expected considering there weren't a lot of people. Drinks were good! I highly recommend the raspberry peach $3.50 frozen margaritas! Tacos were good too (I got the shredded chicken and chorizo and my friend got the fish and carnitas) but I wouldn't get them outside the deal. Overall atmosphere was good and you should definitely take advantage of the deals to maximize the experience.

    fried fish, shredded chicken, and brisket tacos
    Michelle T.

    I came here for Taco Tuesday when all tacos are $2.50! Their website still says they only serve tacos until 10PM but they're trying to extend taco sales past 10PM for the first time. It was hard to miss this place, especially since they have a giant banner hanging outside advertising their award-winning tacos. I was expecting some mind-blowing tacos but they honestly fell kind of short. I tried every taco on the menu except for the black bean and the potato, which they ran out of. I liked that they gave a lot of filling for each double wrapped taco but I felt that some of the meats were too dry or tasteless. I surprisingly really liked the shredded chicken taco, it had a great tinga sauce that complimented the chicken really well. I also really liked the fried fish taco, but I could be biased because all fish tacos taste great to me. If you're looking for a super good taco, La Torre has this place beat in terms of both price and taste. Torre's tacos have better meats and more authentic tortillas at a price cheaper than the Cantina taco Tuesday price. I wouldn't come to Cantina for tacos at the regular price. However, if you're looking to get drunk and eat tacos at the same time, Cantina is a great place to do just that. Their 48 oz shipwrecks are comparable to the fishbowls at Charleys downstairs - they're huge and delicious. I tried the purple rose and the blue wave. The latter is better tasting than the first and the bright blue color made it more aesthetically appealing. We happened to be here as Cantina was transitioning to being a "night spot" so the DJ was already playing, the tables were starting to be moved, and an employee came around to stamp our hands mid meal.

    Smoked pork belly and chorizo tacos
    Allison O.

    I've been to Cantina once at a time where they charged cover to drink mediocre frozen margs and watch college kids act a fool. We came in to try the food, because who doesn't like tacos. Place wasn't busy so we were seated quickly and our waiter was very nice. I ordered the Cuba Libre cocktail (white rum, crushed lime and Mexican coke) and I loved it. Sister and her fiance though the frozen margs were decent this time. We all ordered two tacos a piece; myself the smoked pork belly and chorizo. Waiter came by apologizing for the wait because it took forever to get them, saying the kitchen didn't think they'd be busy tonight so they have two guys back there. Um...ok. I've had better tacos at Taco Bell. The tortilla for the smoked pork belly taco was hard, and it shouldn't be. Couldn't detect a hint of smoke and it was served with cold sauteed onions and rock hard canned pineapple piece. The chorizo was more likely a poorly seasoned ground beef, but I do have to say the onion straws were good. Also, the chips they give you complimentary are crazy salty and they don't give you salsa, you have to go get it yourself. Odd. Oh, and everything was cold. They're lucky the waiter was nice and the drink was good; otherwise this was 1 star worthy.

    Preview of some of the drinks I ordered. Strawberry margarita gets a 10/10

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    Very tasty & fast. Parking is tough, but that is true for everything in this area.

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    14 years ago

    Great cheap food. Awesome vegan burrito and you definitely get your money's worth. Always stop here during AA trips

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    15 years ago

    Really delicious burrito and real sugar Fanta in glass bottles. I'll be coming back here for sure.

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    11 years ago

    Late night menu is the worst idea ever. I should be able to order whatever I want no matter what. Cantina sucks bring back the old BTB

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    15 years ago

    BTB Cantina is off the charts! Staff is super nice and you can't beat the food with a drink on the side. A must for any wolverine!

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    Ask the Community - Cantina

    Are they 18+ or 21+?

    18+ on some nights but most late nights are 21+. During the day for food they are not age restricted.

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