I finally planned a dinner here with a friend. I started out with a margarita which was pretty good. Since we were there during happy hour we chose the mini tuna ceviche tacos which were smaller than I expected but boy were they flavorful. I highly recommend them. Since we were not really hungry we had the Aguachile de atun (another service dish served with chips. It too was good. We were seated in the back room away from the bar which is away from the entrance noise and easier to talk. The tables were quite close to each other though. Our server was pleasant and very helpful when we established that the beer served was not what they thought it was. I'm not a pumpkin spice fan and it was a far cry from a hazy IPA! read more

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Very good and fresh! Fun beautiful restaurant right in the heart of town. The guacamole trio was delicious. Fun to try new spins on a classic. The shrimp tacos were fresh and very flavorful. read more

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The dining room is LOUD! So we immediately switched our seats to the bar. It was a great move. We had a great time and could actually hear each other. We had the trio guacamole which included the bacon guacamole, corn guacamole and seafood guacamole. The corn was hands down the best. We then split the trio enchiladas, which included beef, seafood and chicken. Nice tequila selection. Recommend this place, but can only voucher for the bar. read more

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Love love love this Mexican restaurant right on the main street of Ambler! The staff are all so friendly and helpful! They have great happy hour deals at the bar and their food is delish. The decor is bright and modern! Perfect summer spot! My favs have to be the frozen pink margarita (ask for it spicy!) and the chick feliz tacos. I also tried the nachos for the first time and they were delish! Can't wait to come back and try more things on their menu. read more

Cantina Feliz - Mexican Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

We'd been in Dresher visiting the Rose Bridge Farm and were looking for a place to have dinner. We decided to go to Ambler, which was about 10 minutes away. We had looked online and found a restaurant that featured burgers. We were walking to it when we passed Cantina Feliz. It was busy (which I interpreted to be a good sign) and looked very inviting. We decided to change plans and try this Mexican restaurant instead! Of course I always start a meal at a Mexican restaurant with the guacamole. Our server recommended the Esquites Guacamole, which has grilled corn, lime aioli and a sprinkling of queso fresco (traditional Mexican cheese). It was one of the tastiest guacamole dishes I've ever had!! The grilled corn added such dimension and flavor - and the chips were warm - I think that was the first time I had warm chips - it made it extra special! For our entrees, we ordered the Grilled Shrimp Tacos and the Steak Fajita Tacos. The Grilled Shrimp tacos were excellent - large tender shrimp, with a corn salsa, avocado, peppers and a chipotle sauce on the side. I added a little of the Esquites Guacamole and enhanced the flavor even more! Next up, the Steak Fajitas. As soon as I had my first bite, I was disappointed....the steak was so tough and rubbery, there were pieces I couldn't swallow. We told the server and he said he would speak to the manager. They agreed to take the fajitas back and remove them from our bill. Our server was great. While it was unfortunate the steak fajitas were not good, it didn't diminish the fact we thoroughly enjoyed the other two dishes. We will definitely return to Cantina Feliz - however, we'll pass on the Steak Fajitas. read more

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Cantina Feliz exceeded our expectations! We came around 5 PM on a Saturday with a reservation and were in and out in an hour! Every staff member we encountered were very professional and kind. The guacamole was delicious and large enough for 4 adults to share. The chicken enchiladas were a huge hit and one of the best dishes- we will be back specifically for them! We also got the steak tacos, ask for sour cream on the side and top off with the lime and they are to die for. We loved the vibe and atmosphere of the restaurant, a great representation of a modern style restaurant. We can't wait to visit again! read more

Had lunch with some friends last week. Service was very good and we were all pleased with our food. I had cheese enchiladas, which were quite cheesy, just the way I like, and an order of refied beans. The beans were perfect but the order was large, so I had enough to top some nachos the next day. One friend had the chicken enchiladas and she was pleased. The other had chicken Tinga bowl and he gobbled it down. We opted to share a budino for dessert, and that was a nice ending for the meal. read more

We got the suckling pig dinner to go and the meat was tender and flavorful with bits of crispy skin served carved and accompanied by a variety of sides and 2 salsas. The elote loco was definitely the outstanding side - essentially corn on a cob with seasoned queso. The only issue we had is that the refried beans were missing from our order but the food we did receive was quite solid and the pig especially well done. It's $60/person for the pig dinner with a minimum of 4. If you dine in, they will actually bring out the whole pig and carve it table side. Worth a visit! read more

We've loved Cantina for years - have eaten in and taken out consistently across both locations. The past couple times we have taken out, we've been very disappointed. A few weeks ago, they forgot an item and gave us fried fish tacos when we had specified grilled. We sucked it up - we know mistakes happen. Tonight we ordered a few things, including the shrimp tacos, plantains, birria quesadilla and blackened mahi tacos (which we get all the time). The fish was incredibly fishy smelling and soapy tasting - it was genuinely not edible. The birria quesadilla was thrown into a container in a way that it sat in a significant amount oil and was incredibly soggy. I showed up 5 minutes before pick up time and came right home. It's not sitting that was the issue. It's the preparation. For the record, the shrimp tacos and plantains - were delicious. Feeling disappointed that we really didn't feel we could eat half of our dinner (which was $37 of our $60 bill), I called - which made me feel uncomfortable. I told the woman we were frequent customers and that I felt I needed to call about the food we received. I explained what I wrote above, reiterating we love the place and come all the time. She said I'm sorry to hear you felt this that about the food, thanks for letting us know, and quickly hung up. No - is there something we do to make it right, such as offer to remake it for pick up. I was genuinely floored by the lack of response. While I recognize the quality via takeout can never match what you get in store - these items were not edible and absolutely not worth the $37 we paid. I'm disappointed by the lack of care and it will dissaude us from returning or recommending. read more

Cantina Feliz - Birria quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

Have been to the Philly location a few times and love it, but this was my first time at their Ambler location. The minute we walked in I was surprised by how spacious it was but also, I won't lie, it didn't smell great. Bathrooms are right by the host stand/bar area, so when we were brought to a table on the other side of the restaurant it was a relief but definitely would've needed to move tables if we were sat close to the bathroom. I get it likely isn't like this ALL the time, but something to consider when being seated. Our server was excellent, quick and attentive. The guac sampler was great, with the favorite of the 3 being the tuna guac. The elote variety was pretty good also, with the bacon fig coming in last but still interesting to try. I had the steak tacos - steak wasn't overcooked or fatty, great flavor, perfect amount of simple toppings. My friends had a variety of different tacos, including chicken, shrimp, and steak, all of which they enjoyed. The sangria (also pictured) was delicious and not overly sweet. Seeing as I live closer to the Philly location I'd likely continue to frequent there over Ambler, but this was nice to visit overall! read more

Cantina Feliz - steak fajita tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

Service and attitudes. Many tables came in after us and they got served and finished before we got food, close to 2 hours.

We came here for happy hour and really enjoyed our time! The bartender was nice and we enjoyed our drinks and food. The nachos were some of the best I've had and the frozen margarita was delicious and strong! The tuna ceviche tacos were a bit too fishy for my taste, but the carnitas tacos were amazing. Can't wait to come back! read more

Cantina Feliz, which made its debut in Fort Washington early in 2011, recently relocated to Ambler and is now snugly ensconced on town's main drag. Evidently owner Brian Sirhal, who also purchased the building where Cantina now resides, is more than pleased with the move. According to Michael Klein's article in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the new location provides higher visibility, more private dining space, and a bar twice the size of the one at the Fort Washington location. "Just having foot traffic and being in a downtown setting is going to make a difference, I think," Mr. Sirhal noted. Perhaps - from the owner's perspective. But take a moment to consider it from your (the diner's) point of view... The restaurant's current location is certainly in the center of things and appears to be more accessible than was the Fort Washington outpost. That sounds good, but is only partially true, as everything has a price. In this case, it's parking. Fort Washington had parking on the premises. At the Ambler location, it's metered street parking. And since the Ambler Theater is directly across the way, and there are several other restaurants in the immediate vicinity, as you can well imagine, there's plenty of competition for those primo parking spaces. Meanwhile... Crossing the threshold, I knew immediately that I much preferred the décor at the old location... Interesting rooms, quirky colors, cozy bar, imposing mural in the entranceway, a character all its own. On the other hand, the current abode is pedestrian at best. We were seated in a rather large, bright nondescript room with a view of both the bustling bar and the semi-open kitchen. The adjacent dining area exudes about as much charm as a high school cafeteria. It's not that ambience is all... but it does help. And here, it helps not at all. In its present domicile, Cantina strikes me as the very antithesis of its former self - especially since its younger sibling, La Calaca Feliz on Philly's Fairmount Avenue, emanates such a beguilingly rustic warmth. Parking issues and uninspiring environs notwithstanding, the relocated Cantina Feliz still has a good deal going for it. First of all, for a restaurant that had been open less than a week, and was basically filled to capacity on the day of our visit, the service was as smooth as a Japanese railroad. Since many eateries presently seem to be having great difficulty finding adequate help, this was certainly no mean feat. Then there are those simply marvelous margaritas. Of course, there are several variations on the theme - plus, a number of interesting specialty cocktails - but the house version, Feliz Margarita, which is a few dollars less than the souped-up renditions, will do just fine. But the big draw here is the food: a vibrantly fresh, delightfully understated au courant take on traditional Mexican cuisine. I have dined at the restaurant's former location in Fort Washington on numerous occasions... ditto its Fairmount outpost... and now its current domicile in Ambler... and I have yet to be disappointed. And the only way to begin here is with the Guacamole Traditional. Mashed to order with a blending of onion and jalapeño in a lava rock molcajete, the result is rich and creamy with a touch of heat, yet with just enough old-fashioned lumps and bumps to maintain that rustic south-of-the-border made-from-scratch integrity. The accompanying chips are incomparably crisp, and the downright sensual salsa is lethal enough to set fire to your unsuspecting nether regions. Don't say I didn't warn you. Forget the Entradas (entrées), as they are incredibly limited (3 to be precise). Instead, stick with the Tacos, which are really the name of the game. My dining partner headed straight for the Baja Fish Tacos while I zeroed in on the Buffalo Cauliflower. The perfectly roasted florets were companioned by zippy Valentina buffalo sauce, chipotle ranch slaw, avocado, and blue cheese crema. The taste buds definitely stood up and took notice. Fabulous. Equally recommendable, I should add, are the Chicken Tinga Tacos, a delicious combo of chipotle pulled chicken, pickled red cabbage, queso fresco (white cheese), and crema. Unfortunately, as of this writing, to be found only at the Fairmount location. However, should you find yourself dining there, or should they suddenly put in a guest appearance on the Ambler menu, don't be at all shy about placing your order. Wine and beer options are quite limited. On the other hand, the impressive list of tequilas - including several tequila flights - should keep you happy. read more

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Hard pass. No real Mexican flavor in this food. I had chicken enchiladas and the sauce was a sweet tomato purée. Ditto for the shrimp ceviche, sweet sickly marinade. Even the guacamole was not good, very little flavor. The grilled corn was mushy. No highlights here. Quite possibly the most fake Mexican food I've ever had. Shame. read more

Lily I believe was our waitress and she was great! Super attentive and helpful. We ordered a little of everything and it was very good. My favorites were the quesadilla and the roasted brussels sprouts. Plenty of searing and very clean! read more

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We had a great meal here, and this placed was PACKED on a Friday night at 6 pm! The servers said it's usually the case at various hours, so clearly they have a loyal following, and well-deserved. We got three different types of tacos - salmon, shrimp and mushroom - and all were delicious. Great drink list, including cocktails, beer and wine, at reasonable prices. Friendly, efficient service. Had been to the downtown location years ago, but not at this new Ambler location. Right across from the movie theater and with ample parking in the nearby lot - will be back! I haven't had the best luck finding restaurants in Ambler that aren't too pricey and have good food. This one rocks. read more

They have very nice bartenders and their Happy hour is great. Their margaritas are excellent. I highly recommend this place for the bar and food , which I took home with me. Very tasty!!! Oh and the inside decor is very inviting read more

After my two and a half year hiatus from Cantina Feliz my gf and I decided to give it another chance last night. I went with the Enchilada Mixtos - which is a sampling of vegetable, chicken, and brisket enchiladas. What I enjoyed about this dish is that each enchilada has a distinct flavor and sauce accompaniment. The brisket enchilada had a quality ranchero sauce with deliciously moist brisket. The chicken enchilada also tasted very fresh and had a large portion size of chicken in it. The vegetable enchilada, eh, I could have done without it but there is usually always one dud in a sampling. Gf went with the mushroom tacos. Very interesting as there were fried straw onions in it with a variety of mushrooms and onions. Certainly had a distinct flavor but this would not be one of my recommended items to get unless you are madly in love with mushrooms and cannot live without them. She also ordered the fish tacos, where you have the option of having one grilled and one fried, that is the option we selected. Fish tacos were not bad and I guess this was the healthiest item we ordered so if you add a lot of the dipping sauce on it it's okay. Not a ringing endorsement but your body and brain will thank you for eating versus downing a tub of nachos : ) We orddered a side order of Elotes Loco, very small portion size, this was corn off the cob already and prepared with some delicious Cotija cheese. Other side order we went with was the Yuka Potato Fries. Honestly, the fries which I have had before from scratch from a Brazilian friend of mine were not great. They were not hot by the time I opened them up and ate them with the take out order but I would pass on these in the future as well. If you have gluten allergies everything except one item on their menu can be made gluten free. I enjoyed last nights meal but do not see myself coming here that often. Sometimes the journey to find a good, budget friendly, Mexican restaurant can be fun, and I see myself keeping my eyes open to continue the search. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Went on Cinco De Mayo. Great atmosphere. Good food, food margaritas. Service was good too

Waitress was lovely. Guacamole sampler was good but the quesadilla was weirdly fried and bland and the ceviche was strange sweet and creamy sauce something I could not even recognize, the restaurant kindly refunded my ceviche but they should take it off menu, salt and pepper should be offered. Restaurant needs to research Mexican food both traditional and American style tex mex read more

Visited cantina feliz for the second time. Had sea bass. Service was prompt and ambiance was good read more

Cantina Feliz - Sea Black Bass - Mexican Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

Good grub. I always go with the carne asada, washed dien by sokething Mexican like Dos Equis or the tequila flight, and the waitresses/bartenderesses are fantastic. read more

Cantina Feliz is one of our two go-to Mexican restaurants in our area. We often come for Sunday Brunch. Their Shrimp Fundido is to die for. We also tend to go for their Shrimp Tacos, though they have other things on the menu. The host remembers us from earlier visits. We sat in an enclosed balcony with windows to the parking lot. The sunshine is still nice! We'll be back! read more

very delicious but pricey Amazing service and large spacious interior, great atmosphere inside. Would happily return and try the other items read more

Cantina Feliz - a bowl of guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

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I had been to the Fort Washington location a few times before they moved but ever since they came to Ambler I have become obsessed with this place. The food is so good, drinks are amazing, and the staff is always friendly and fun to interact with! The place looks great inside and out and you can tell they really care about making your experience the best it can be. For newcomers I recommend starting with their delicious guac and a frozen pink margarita and then for entree the chick feliz tacos are to die for...the pickle avocado relish is *chefs kiss* Special shout out to Lena and Jess who always take great care of me! read more

Welcome what an incredible experience from the friendly staff to pretty cool, decor to wide, ranging menu, food, and beverage to the great presentations and flavorful food. I was server, Lina, was fabulous took very good care of us make sure everything was as ordered and always with a smile. We started off with a Feliz margarita, and eventually to Santana margaritas. For dinner we decided we would go with the range of different tastings so we got a full flavor of the restaurant so when we come back next . We have the chorizo fundido, to Carnitas tacos, black beans, and rice, as well as grilled shrimp tacos. Pleading presentations were fabulous and the food was incredible . Be sure to see your food pics read more

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Since the pandemic started, we've ordered from here a handful of times, and the food has continued to be great, even as takeout. They would do curbside pickup earlier on, and that was quite convenient, and everything was packaged nicely. Recently, my wife ordered a small feast centered around a roasted suckling pig. There was plenty of meat to go around, and we enjoyed it for weeks afterward, which was nice. The sides were delicious as well, including Mexican street corn, asparagus, and plantains (one of my favorites)! Everything was tasty, especially the plantains, and it was packaged well as always. I'm sure we'll be back again! read more

Stunningly loud. Like, what in the world is going on here loud. Like, can't have a conversation so everyone is shouting which is creating a tornado of noise loud. Like, after eating dinner and leaving my ears felt like I just attended a rock concert in the front row loud. Was the food good? Honestly, I can't remember because the whole experience was kind of disorienting. It was fine? No one in our party complained about anything, or maybe they did and I just couldn't hear them. One of our entrees came out wrong, and I seriously think it's because the waitress couldn't hear us when ordering, they had to remake it, it wasn't just the wrong order grabbed by the server. Been to their old home in Ft Washington and it was a totally different vibe, so this caught us all off guard. Will definitely avoid coming back on a weekend night, for sure. Put some soft materials on your walls and ceilings to take the edge off the acoustics, and maybe don't be so greedy and reduce the table count by 10%. But what do I know, it was packed so they must be doing something right. read more

Hi...went on a Friday night and the vibe was very good. Not too loud or dark. Lots of people but not overly crowded. Great place for a date or even large group of friends/family, casual place. Service was very good. The and chips was delicious. Best chips I've ever had. The shrimp tacos were very good better than the Baha fish ones in my opinion. Would definitely go back + recommend. Loved the margarita drink. Reasonably priced. Fun place. read more

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Wow I found my new favorite restaurant. The drinks were superb. Food was tasty. Service wonderful. I got 2 margaritas, tropical and the standard. They were wonderful, strong, tasty. Husband and I slit nashos for an app and wow they were great. Towered but there weren't baked chips. The taste of the nachos was wonderful and fresh. I got the Brussels sprout nachos (LOVE the veggie options) and they were wonderful. Not too heavy on sauce). Server had good quality recs, food runners were friendly and kind. Location was beautiful. Can't wait to come back. read more

Bartender was busy flirting with what seemed to be a ex-employee. I ordered some apps at the bar and clearly asked if they will move them to the table (I would have no problem doing it) - I asked for extra jalapenos (there were hardly any... this will continue later in this story. Couldn't really tell the bartender cause she was too busy trying to get with the ding dong sitting at the bar... I got seated and waited a few minutes and a couple was sitting over my apps and having a full blown discussion about it. I told the server and she gladly had a new app made and when I asked again about the extra jalapenos she says "it comes with jalapenos" Food sucked - service was crappy - Felt like a racist crappy establishment. Can't believe the reviews. read more

Extremely noisy. Cannot hear others at our table. Wish it weren't the case. Otherwise, we would return.

If I could do zero stars I would. Food was horrible and staff was very rude. Go somewhere else!!

Food was great. The vibe was nice. The service could have been a bit better. Reserved a table however they booked for some other day.

Fabulous food, margaritas and ambience. Love the new decor in the Ambler location. If they have the crab guacamole be sure to order it!

Worst Mexican restaurant I've ever been to anywhere. $6 margarita happy hour specials...in a rocks glass. And it wasn't good. Smallest margarita ever. No complimentary chips and salsa. Ordered the seafood enchiladas and refried beans. Couldn't find a discernible piece of seafood anywhere near the plate. These were basically unseasoned vegetable enchiladas. Everything lacked flavor, and I mean absolutely everything. Maybe it's a Philly thing? I haven't had decent Mexican food in Philly in the past 25 years. Shockingly bad. read more

My husband and I came here on a Thursday night. We called ahead around 5pm to make a reservation and 7pm was the earliest they could seat up (so make sure you call for a reservation!) The food was so flavorful. We had the mushroom tacos, brussel sprouts and guacamole! Our server was very friendly as well. Definitely will be back! read more

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Cantina Feliz is away great. Food and drinks are amazing. I would highly recommend going.

Fun atmosphere. Tasty creative food, presented with flair and flavor! Plenty of tequila options along with Mexican beer on tap. read more

We were traveling through and wanted Mexican food so we took a chance on La Cantina Feliz in Fort Washington. After a wonderful meal, we were so glad we did! The ambiance is vibrant and welcoming, perfect for a night out with friends or family. The food for everyone in our party of eight was consistently delicious, and the margaritas were top-notch. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. Highly recommend! read more