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    Cantina Contramar

    4.4 (100 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    CEVICHE CONTRAMAR
    Mark H.

    Really wanted to try this place but didn't have time when visiting CDMX, so feeling fortunate they opened one up here! Perks of living in Vegas. It's been difficult to get excited for upscale Mexican especially on the Strip as of late, but Contramar definitely does it well! Unlike other places, Contramar offered plenty of actually memorable and unique dishes. Ingredients were high quality and used with intention. Everything was so good, but in particular all the ceviches were standout, the queso fundido was a very good iteration of a classic, and their tacos de pescado al pastor were a unique twist on al pastor tacos. My favorite thing ended up being the camote a las brasas, which came with an unreal bone marrow salsa. This place was definitely worth the wait, and I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying their famous tuna tostada.

    Maria V.

    I've never been to MEX but have heard so much of this restaurant before it came to Vegas so I obviously have never been to the original but my visit just makes me think the food is nothing close to the original. None of the food was bad, but none of the food was great. Everything had fresh ingredients and the was cooked well as in right texture but dishes were just very bland. Mexican food is known for its robust flavors and spices/salsas and cantina got the Vegasified treatment. Ceviche was fresh and generous enough portions. It came with parsnips which IMO did not add anything to the taste. I feel like they added that to make the dish look more full because they are the same size and color as the snapper. I thought it was bland be cause you could barely taste citrus and it had zero spice to balance it out. There wasnt even jalapeno in it. Skip Wagyu tacos. Most value. The meat was cooked perfectly but just not as buttery/fatty flavor that good wagyu usually has. The accompanying verde sauce also was bland. Pulpos is good if you are a fan of octopus. Comes with 2 pieces of bread. Again cooked well like the other dishes but bland. Couldve used literally any spice to elevate it. For drinks I ordered the horchata espresso and I honestly dont know why. Did not taste any hint of coffee. I wish I got dessert instead because its the same price ($15) Service was fantastic. Very attentive hosts, bartenders, bussers. Was able to walkin in at 6pm on a weekday before a concert. First ones there but filled up fast. Dining room was already completely booked when we got there. Its a beautiful restaurant and you can see the tortillas being made and open kitchen. Overall I wasnt looking for "spicy" food but I think the restaurant caters to the American palate. I used bland way too many times but thats the best way to describe it. I didnt think to ask but if you ask for other salsas or sauces i feel like they would give or make you one lol. If you are not staying at the hotel I recommend Bajamar which is actually closeby for seafood and ceviche.

    Complimentary champagne
    Felicia K.

    Damien gave us top tier, high quality service the entire time we were there. I'd come back just to be taken care of by him. He's very attentive and personable. We were treated to complimentary champagne to start off with which was such a nice touch. The others were fresh and the ceviche was tasty. The soft shell crab appetizer initially didn't come with any sauce but Damien did bring out a spicy sauce that went well with it. We decided to do the whole grilled fish for our entree and it was presented very nicely. The sauces on the fish were great it's just that the fish itself could've been seasoned a lot better. Otherwise I really enjoyed my experience here a lot. The bathroom is unisex with it's on individual stalls, however the doors are so heavy!

    Enmoladas, rajas con queso, short rib with mash potatoes.
    Claudia G.

    As a Mexican, I can say the food is definitely authentic! They did an amazing job with some of our best dishes. The ambiance is beautiful and perfect for date night or dinner with the girls. We got the enmoladas, short ribs, and rajas con queso. The prices hurt a little when you grew up eating these dishes and know how inexpensive they are to make but that comes with any high end Mexican restaurant. Overall, the food was a 10/10. If you want an elevated Mexican dining experience, this is the place.

    Aalia S.

    I have been to the Mexico City location twice and was so excited when this opened. We ordered the fish that is their specialty. It was huge and fed three of us with fish to spare. We made tacos out of them and the salsas came with it really complimented it. Service was good, vibes were good. It was 10/10.

    Ceviche Contramar
    Gregg M.

    It was Date Night for the wife and me on a Thursday night and we decided to spend it on the Strip at Fontainebleau for a much-anticipated dinner at Cantina Contramar. We both love Mexican food and were excited about the opening of Cantina Contramar from renowned Mexican chef Gabriela Cámara' bringing her seafood-focused Mexican fare to Las Vegas. We had reservations for 5:30 and were seated immediately in the warmly-lit, high-ceilinged, open dining room. We started off with drinks while we looked over the menu. I had an interesting cocktail, the Madre Tierra, made with El Tesoro Blanco tequila, raicilla, tamarindo, agave, citrus, sage, and egg whites to kick off our meal. There were notes that I'm guessing were coming from the raicilla, an agave-based spirit, that I'm not terribly familiar with and the tamarand. My drink was balanced, bright, and unique in its flavor combination, which I found to be outstanding. For our food, we selected only items identified as "Cantina Contramar Classics" on the menu figuring that they're considered signature items for a reason. We shared an order of the Ceviche Contramar. We received an ample amount of high quality, fresh fish (sorry, I don't remember what type) balanced by the perfect amount of acidity. It was a great start to our meal. Next up, we shared the Tacos de Pescado Al Pastor. Given the vertical spit cooking method for traditional al pastor meats, I'm very curious on how the fish was prepared. Each of the three tacos were topped with good-sized chunks of fish (once again, I forgot to note what type of fish it was, but it most certainly wasn't Tilapia) was moist and flaky, and perfectly sauced served on wonderful fresh corn tortillas made in-house. It was my favorite fish taco that I've ever had preferring it far more to any fried fish version. The highlight of our amazing meal was the Pescado a La Talla Contramar, a whole, grilled Rockfish served family-style topped with both a red adobo sauce and a parsley rub. It came with a bowl of refried black beans and a more of the fresh made corn tortillas. The fish was grilled to perfection and both the red and green sauces, which were contrasts in styles, nicely complemented the fish without overpowering it. It was an excellent dish to both the eyes and the palate. We accompanied our food with a couple of glasses of wine. Cantina Contramar's list of wines by the glass included both a red and a white from Mexico for under $20 a glass, which I found to be very reasonable since you don't always find Mexican wines on restaurant wine lists by the bottle let alone by the glass in both red and white. We thought the red paired very nicely with the grilled fish with the green sauce and the white with the fish in the red adobo sauce. For me, Cantina Contramar lived up to the hype and my expectations. I'm certainly a novice in the wide range of Mexican cuisine, but I'm savvy enough to know what I like and I really enjoyed Cantina Contramar. Our overall experience from the food and drink to service and atmosphere was outstanding. Shout out to Joshua, our service lead, who was excellent. Cantina Contramar is definitely on my list for a return visit.

    Cesylea K.

    A must try when you are in Vegas! I love Mexico City cuisine and this place did not disappoint. Amazing cocktails, food and overall vibes! The tuna tostada is a must have, the fideo and prawns - OMG so good. Tamarindo cocktail- DELICIOUS! Highly recommend this place.

    Felipe G.

    Amazing time at Cocina Contramar. The food, the drinks, the ambiance and the service, all top tier. Our server John was incredible. Thank you for the amazing hospitality.

    Ceviche and Sopes
    Rachal R.

    I had the occasion to visit Contramar on the 8th day it was open. The service was amazing. Every detail was thought of. The plates, although small, left us full. We actually ordered one too many items. We started off with the ceviche and the sopes which were both amazing. We had the whole fish; the tuna tacos; the tortilla soup; the meat tacos and the guac. My favorite was the crab tacos. I would go back just for these. The restaurant was lively but not too loud. Decor was simple and elegant. A wonderful experience all around. Cannot wait to go back! Also has me wanting to go to Mexico City to visit it's sister restaruant. Well done!

    Crudo de camaron
    Liz M.

    I'm rounding everything up to a 4 this experience started off as a 1 and ended as a 4-5, so I'm rounding up. The biggest issue we had is that our 8:45 reservation simply wasn't honored, and we weren't seated until after 9:35. We walked up a few minutes late at 8:49 and were told it would be a wait which I understood somewhat, because we were late by about 4 minutes. 10 minutes, fine, nearly an hour, not fine. The hosts seemed possibly inexperienced or misdirected by management and kept pushing us to sit at the bar instead. Once we were finally seated, the staff did a great job trying to shift the tone of our experience. The FOH manager and our server were very kind and warm and did their best to make things right. The drinks were fine, food is definitely the highlight here. The crudo de camaron is excellent, as were the tuna toastadas. We also really enjoyed the Pescado a la Veracruzana. Skip the short rib, and the crab tostada is only ok. What we learned from this is to trust our server because the recommendations from him were the best parts of our meal. I really appreciate the efforts from the staff to make sure we had a great time after a frustrating start to our night. While I would give this place another shot, I wouldn't do so if I were bringing clients to a dinner (frequent Vegas activity for me) or if I were coordinating a large group of any kind. The manager seems great and I hope he can continue to work with the rest of the staff to make this experience a premium one, reflecting the price point.

    Amazing crudo
    Elisa G.

    Israel is our AWESOME waiter and this restaurant is INCREDIBLE! I am a huge fan of the excellent service which is so personalized and beyond! Each dish is better than the next and the ceviche is intricately prepared with the freshest fish and best sauce!! My octopus is so tender and the potato cubes are perfectly seasoned. Bf had carne asada and he loved every bite. Our tequila drinks are perfectly crafted and so creative! 5 stars for the perfect meal at the Fountainbleu in Las Vegas! Did I mention the beautiful decor reminiscent of Mexico City?!?

    Ceviche Wagyu tacos
    Victor A.

    The Mexico City exclusive arrives to Las Vegas! If you haven't eaten here then you're missing out! We had the ceviche, Wagyu tacos, short rib, and carne asada plate and every dish was perfectly crafted. Service was great! Seating is limited so I advise to make reservations well in advance! Ambiance was a nice dinner setting, dimly lit with tasteful music!

    Cosmo G.

    Our uber ride was delayed and we were so worried that we would miss our reservation. I called a few times letting them know we were coming. I'm glad I did, as we literally ran all the way to the restaurant. The service was amazing, the food was great, ambiance was on point. We had: Caesar Salad, Shrimp with Olive Oil and Garlic, Short rib (mine), Carne Asada, Waygu and Fish Tacos. Everything was amazing. My short rib was melt in your mouth good! For dessert, we had the Strawberry Shortcake and Churros Apple Dessert! Yum!!! I liked both, but I think the apple dessert was slightly more flavorful. We will be back!

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    delicious food and great atmosphere. Service was great. The food is delicious and flavoring was great.

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