Yesterday was my first time at this restaurant. It was very nice. Excellent customer service. The food was delicious. The ambience they have a salsa bar you can choose which salsa you want. The margaritas were delicious. We had a cocoa margarita and a Texas margarita we were there from out of town. We will definitely be back. read more

Cantina Locale - Steak with grilled jumbo shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Amazing tacos with a large selection of them! Loved the atmosphere. Large outdoor seating areas as well as live music. Staff was attentive. Most importantly... it was OPEN on a Sunday evening in Augusta which was hard to find. read more

Cantina Locale - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Went to dinner with some friends while I was in from out of town. Got there early on a Friday so it was definitely before the crowd and sat in their little pseudo-outside area that is closed in but still chilly and had portable heaters. The whole place has the coolest vibe and great decor. Server was attentive & friendly. Chips and salsa were amazing. Chips are super fresh and the salsa just had a little bit of cake that kept you wanting more, so of course we had to get a refill. I took a chance and tried the spicy pineapple. Margarita and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overly sweet or citrusy, it was really good. I got a flying brisket taco which didn't wow me, the meat wasn't as tender as I was expecting. But the mojo pork taco was amazing! Seems weird to throw into a review such a good, hip restaurant,, but sometimes it is really important to mention the status of a bathroom! This was like the cleanest bathroom and best smelling that I have been to in a long time. And it was a private single bathroom to boot! read more

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I tried this place I heard a lot about. I wasn't disappointed the variety of tacos. The salsa was delicious it had such a different taste. The waitress was waitress was sweet and recommended the dishes we tried. I will definitely be going back. read more

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We stopped by Taco Tuesday for lunch and was not disappointed. The service is great. The Tuesday specials are yummy. We will definitely come back to try other flavors. Great margaritas choices!! read more

Cantina Locale - Taco Tuesday specials - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Melissa is absolutely wonderful, patient, kind, and attentive. The food is delicious, and the drinks are fantastic. Be sure to try the passion fruit margarita, and whatever you do, don't leave without ordering the sopapilla! read more

Stayed away from the tacos this time and had the tin can nachos. Shared them with the wife and were pretty good I would say. Reason for sharing was so we could get dessert. Had the Smokey pineapple slices with ice cream. Ice cream was one of the best I've tasted but I bet the chef hasn't tried these because all you can taste is smoke. Just like you put your head in a bonfire, no pineapple taste at all. Lose the smoke and just grill the pineapple. Service was attentive and pleasant. Would I go back, maybe in another 3 years as the food is still nothing to write home about. read more

Cantina Locale - Smokey pineapple slices - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Forever a favorite! This spot has such a swanky outside seating area with frequent nights with live music! The margaritas are *chefs kiss* greatness! I truly love a good margarita so when one lives up to the hype I have to mention it. The corn ribs for an appetizer were so yummy! Now the tacos were delicious. I had the asada and a bang bang chicken one and the bang bang brought the heat! Truthfully I am disappointed I had never been here until April because it's such a gem! Can't wait to go back! read more

I was impressed with my first visit here, a Thursday evening. I enjoyed the decor they have in their space. We had a party of 7 and we were seated immediately. The chips and salsa were delicious, we also got some queso. I ordered the dynamite shrimp taco, carne asada taco, and belly taco. I was a bit disappointed with the carne asada taco. The dynamite shrimp taco had a good little kick (spiciness). My favorite of the three was definitely the belly taco, which was surprising to me. I will be back to try more of their food! read more

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The owner of this restaurant is nasty to her staff and she does not value the people who run her business. She shows up only to drink at the bar and to get drunk and complains to her staff about everything. read more

I've always enjoyed Cantina Locale, but their service after Hurricane Helene was unreal. So grateful to the management and staff that were able to make it there to serve the community, and it was great to hear that management was working around employee schedules in the midst of an unanticipated natural disaster. The food & drinks were great, the music was awesome, the wifi was so helpful and appreciated, and the overall experience with their team was nothing but 5-star! Not to mention their pricing was the same as a normal day, no price gouging to be seen. Honest people and delicious refreshments! read more

Cantina Locale - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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I think this place is a fun spot to eat, but definitely a little on the average side- their tacos are pricy, but they do taste good! I've been here a few times, and the quality has fluctuated each time, so I'm a bit unsure how to rate them. I do personally think that I really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna taco, the balance of wasabi and fish was great, and I thought that it was consistently the same quality. I think the chips and salsa are also average, but the drinks are great- I personally liked the margarita! The staff is really nice and they took some fun photos of us, so we have no complaints on that end. read more

Cantina Locale - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Cantina Locale, I have missed out for so long. I've been told by my daughter, we'd love it there. Finally, her mother and I made it there, and boy, she was right! The vibe was chill, but very on the go. The service was amazing. Our server rocked at her job, and she knew it. The drinks were amazing! Skinny Girl Vodkarittas with blueberry puré OMG! so delicious and their signature cocktail the Coco, WOW! The decore is so everything all in one. Let's not forget the food. Their Queso, hands down, have every Mexican restaurant in Augusta beat and should be feeling proud of it. The daily specials are amazing, the only reason you should ever be eating the same thing more than once when in a time of a week that you may go it's only because it's your favorite. Here are some pictures of the decor and the drinks and food my wife and I have enjoyed. Cantina locale is our new Tuesday place. read more

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Came for happy hour and early dinner with friends. I think they have a patio but we sat in a booth inside. Happy hour I think is until 5pm and it includes $5 house marg and sangria. We munched on chips and salsa with our margs while we ordered and waited for our food. The Baja bowl was tasty and a large portion. Our server recommended adding queso to it and it's a definitely a good choice. My friends hubby got some tacos. He enjoyed the pork belly one more than the mahi....prices were a bit expensive for each taco at $4 to $5. read more

Cantina Locale - Baja shrimp bowl with queso and mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Tonight was a great night to sit outside and celebrate my cousins birthday!!! The weather was lovely and they had live music. We were with a large party, easily 20 people, so it took a while for drinks and food. The staff seemed a little overwhelmed because there was another large party almost equal in size as us outside as well. We were seated a little before 6:30 and food orders were taken around 6:50 but the food didn't start coming out to the table until after 8 pm. We sampled the chorizo dip, fried avocado, and the street corn bites, all three were delicious! The shrimp bowl, and mahi taco were okay but the kids quesadilla quiet cheesy and yummy. The kids menu only contains the entrée so any side items are sold a la carte. The drink special for the night was a Cucumber Vodka'Rita and it was very refreshing. The CoCo Rita which is made with rum instead of tequila was delicious as well. The restaurant is lovely and the vibe of the atmosphere very hip. For me, I wouldn't necessarily go again for a meal, but I'd go for a drink or two and to listen to the live music. read more

Cantina Locale - Shrimp bowl - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Tried this spot for lunch for the first time. As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly and with professionalism. She seated us immediately and the waitress came to the table to take our drink orders. There was a taco Tuesday special. Our food came out quickly and I would recommend the beef tacos because it's seasoned well. The salsa is a little on the sweet side and queso was pretty good. The decor was nice and the restaurant was very clean. I would definitely recommend this spot. read more

Had one of the worst waitresses I have ever encountered. The food and atmosphere were great as usual, but she unfortunately ruined the experience. She would not speak, would just stare at the table like a deer in headlights and would stand 10 foot away and just stare. The most odd and off putting behavior I have ever experienced. I had to ask for silverware probably 6 times and she brought a single fork for the entire table, had to be reminded of things multiple times, never provided sauces, never offered refills, never verbally responded to any request. Hopefully it was just an off night, but she needs extensive training before serving alone again. read more

Definitely a hidden spot for fantastic tacos! Only one taco for each but you can order as many tacos as you want. Prices are legit with the all the flavor that comes with each bite. Birria Taco comes with two. Ambiance was very quiet but we were the first ones for lunch. Definitely a home vibe feeling. Service was wonderful as the waiter asked constantly if anything else we wanted. Definitely check this place out if you looking for authentic taco with some great seasoning of the protein. read more

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I always try to give a business a second chance. Bad idea on my part. Service was bad. We practically had to beg for flatware, we never got the additional napkins we asked for. Not wanting to make another Truffalo mistake I ordered a taco bowl. The best part was the deep fried shell. Enough said read more

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The atmosphere is lovely and location is great. The food, meh.... Guacamole appeared to be pre packaged and was tasteless. We ordered hot honey shrimp tacos. Three small shrimp and some jalapeños. Most of the flour Tia was empty. The chips and salsa were also tasteless. Wait staff was friendly and attentive Wish the food was better. Much. read more

Yum! Stopped in after a grueling mid day tennis match and was not disappointed. Fun ambiance, great service, and fantastic food. The food came out quickly. The bowl came together perfectly with added salsa and candied jalapeños. I also got the pinto beans. They were pretty good too. Next time I'll come back to try some of their crafted cocktails. read more

Cantina Locale - The Original Taco Bowl with grilled shrimp. - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

This is probably one of my favorite places to get tacos in Augusta. They just have so many options for their tacos and have many non-traditional variations. I got their hot honey, pork belly, and steak tacos. They were delicious and are my go-to's. I also split the ghost pepper nachos with friends. They were just okay to me, didn't really taste the ghost pepper. It was a nice dish to share, but I definitely was already full after eating my 3 tacos. Also the complimentary chips and salsa are super fresh and delicious as well! read more

Cantina Locale - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Overall good tacos would recommend that lime and sour cream are brought out by default. The taco specials for the steak and Al Pastore are a little expensive per taco but if you are looking for a decent lunch, I recommend. the decorations are very unique so I would factor that Into your dining experience. Maybe a go to if you don't want to bar hop downtown. Are the tacos and explosion of flavors and the best that you've ever had? No but again it's a good option if you are in the mood. My server was attentive and explained what was available. Quick delivery of the order. Overall smooth exp. My only pitfall is that I received a diet Coke instead of a Coke zero, and for those that are into fitness understand why that's a problem. read more

Cantina Locale - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Ate lunch here today food was great drinks were good and staff was very friendly! Thanks again! read more

Cantina Locale - Passion fruit margarita - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Just wanted to try something new... when I tell you no disappointment, None! I was really skeptical about the tomatoes but I tried them soooo good. My daughter said her bowl was very good. I enjoyed this experience so much that I made a TikTok! We also loved the patio ambiance read more

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I didn't finish either my taco or my corn. They were both very bland. This seems like the place where you're better off ordering "American-Esque" Mexican food like the fried chicken tacos. Hopefully I'll be able to go back and try out something else. On the bright side, their chips and margs were great ! read more

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Great nachos. I got the gringo nachos with Ground beef. They were Perfect. I loved the presentation. I would definitely order these again. read more

The Cantina Local has so much potential. It's in a cozy spot in Augusta. The interior is very modern, has a great look with amazing theme and decor. Their indoor patio area I didn't get to see but it looks very spacious and put together. The ambiance and vibes are a 10, the booths have nicely cushioned bench style seats. The bar blows my mind with the amount of amazing quality tequila's they offer at a decent price. The Cantina's menu is not authentic mexican but it offers Mexican dishes with an American twist. The Shrimp tacos, grilled, seduce the palate with layers of flavors, the Barbacoa taco is mediocre and their libations are very creative and definitely inviting. Nobody not even the owner had a mask visible, and most of society is following CDC's guidelines so the Cantina may want to jump on CDC guidelines sooner than later. The only thing that didn't impress me was the staff. It was definitely not busy, but hanging around the bar and continuing in conversation about how Kayla got kicked out of her place and when someone got arrested! That is not something a customer wants to even pick up on. Or hearing employees and a manager talking about how weird it is that a man comes in everyday and askes the same questions, orders the same thing and doesn't tip and hearing the employees opinions on that matter, isn't professional or even courteous to the Cantina, and at least should be talked about on break and not in front of guests. Ashley the bartender took great care of me. But when I tried to get the owners attention who was sitting at the bar 3 seats away from me, she acted like she didn't hear me and I was loud, and the only one besides 2 other people around, that Ashley couldn't even say anything to vouch for how rude that was. Overall, the standards of expectations for who ever is running this place needs to be addressed to the employees PERIOD while on the dining room floor. I'm only saying this because the Cantina has GREAT potential to be more then what I experienced yesterday. I will be back, maybe in 9 months to see if they ironed out some of the kinks of being a new restaurant because Cantina Local is FABULOUS from the looks of it, they just need to tighten the employees productivity up while on the clock and not just stand around engaging in conversation when it's not busy. "If you got time to lean, you got time to clean or at least look busy!" read more

Cantina Locale - The amazing bar design, set up and quality tequila selection in Cantina Local. - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Okay here's the deal, walk with me into the land of stupid gooood! I'm out and about minding my own business. I'm thinking "I'm in the mood for a good taco. I'm embarrassed to admit but in a pinch, we automatically think Taco Bell I mean if you are willing to accept the "meat like substance", it could work but, I wanted an authentic taco that I could be proud of. I was in a bind, ok so there's Salsas I've heard that they now offer drive thru, not bad their decent but I've had them before, mental reset, ran through the option's etc all acceptable but I don't know I just couldn't settle on anything that I was excited about and then I glanced up, and as if the sky parted I spotted it Cantina Locale, what's this about, I've never heard of them. Here's the deal, I had the cranky crew with me, and they offered Margaritas, I'm in!!! Glancing at the sparse menu I choose the Carne Asda and shrimp tacos a taco is a taco right, WRONG!!! Where do we begin, I was blown away!!! Large buttery shrimp Delicately seasoned and bursting with amazing flavors. This was my favorite.?That was until I tried the Carne Asda taco OMG, how is it possible to obtain the perfect char on the surface yet manage to prepare the most tender, hot, flavorful, juicy deliciousness? No, No, there back there preparing made to order with pickled onions, lettuce, Coctija Cheese, tomatoes and a melody of sauces that you could serve on a shoe!! to Not to shun the crisp snap of the shrimp taco that managed to hold its own in the face of such greatness. Please don't ask me what they had the audacity to sprinkle over the fresh hot tortillas chips with awesome fresh salsa. Was it necessary to offer street corn bites that begged for a sombrero hat? No, but they tried it and succeeded all exceptions. Okay, fine bring on the watered down passion fruit & watermelon margaritas. Not the case, blended with perfection that I would challenge any barista to duplicate. Don't judge me I returned a few days later (Strictly for research purposes only) During happy hour 2-5 and enjoyed it all over again. Save yourself some time and ask for a fork you'll need it to get all the meat and luscious ingredients back into your mouth, I mean tacos. Please take a moment to view the mouth watering above photos that demonstrates the level of detail and perfection, Your welcome!! Strictly a side note, don't miss the opportunity to provide captions with your photos especially the photos that only read "From the business owner" your missing a great marketing opportunity!!! read more

It's a cute place for a big group of people! They have pitchers for margs and the food is decent. We were served pretty quickly but it did take a while to get our checks. read more

Cantina Locale - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I was super excited to try this spot! Me and my BF went on their opening night. There was a great turnout. The vibe and ambience are great for hanging with friends or even something more intimate. The drinks were great. The seating arrangements were interesting and I was not a fan. We sat on the outdoor patio. There are large family sized tables out on the patio and they were seating parties together with which I didn't like considering COVID. Me and my boyfriend were seated at a table with another family with only 1 seat separating us from them... during a pandemic. It was also very crowded and little social distancing was enforced. We waited about 45 minutes between giving our order and receiving our food. They threw in a free round of drinks to make up for the wait. The food felt rushed and was just okay. (We ordered the tacos) 3 top things to consider: 1. It was their opening night. 2. It was their opening night in the middle of a pandemic. 3. Didn't seem like they were prepared for the great turnout that they had. I would definitely give this restaurant another try in the future. read more

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First time here and most likely will not be coming back. Couple of good things first: place was really cute and clean. Made a reservation and the table was ready when we got there. The guacamole was tasty. Pretty much down hill from there. The service was dismal, the food was cold, and the beer was warm. The worst part? Automatic 20% gratuity because we had 6 six people (two in our party were children)? I guess it does not really matter how well you perform if you know you will be getting 20%. read more

So we finally tried this restaurant and I will say the ambience is nice & we sat on the porch. Our server Mary Francis was great. So we did have a really good drink with the ghost pepper margarita. I did enjoy that. We ordered queso & I asked for chorizo on the side as my husband doesn't eat meat. We ordered the guacamole and had chips and salsa. The queso was pretty tasty & the chips are nice thin Cantina chips. Entrée wise I was slightly disappointed. I ordered 2 tacos, the honey garlic steak, the jalapeño shrimp & the belly (pork belly). The flour tortillas had grill marks but were cold. My Tacos were slightly warm not piping hot as I thought they should be. The meat was good but I would have enjoyed it hot...in a way I expected a little more with the tacos. The shrimp was grilled nice but lacked any in your face flavor. The pork belly one I did not enjoy. It was also barely warm and I had tried meat out of all my Tacos when they arrived. Overall they have a nice concept but I would love if they picked it up some with the tacos. My husband ordered ahi tuna tacos and said they were decent. He also ordered the grilled pineapple which was not grilled all the way through. I maybe expected the cinnamon sugar to be grilled into the pineapple but it was just sprinkles ontop. More cinnamon than expected which for taste wasn't great. I didn't realize they would charge for every little request of sauce or cheese (ghost pepper) on the side. Nice place good dinner but hopefully it will be better next time. read more

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Food has no flavor. Drinks have no alcohol are overpriced. Have been like 4-5 times and always try something different, and I'm always disappointed. Not good at all read more

Great food, excellent service, and the music isn't too loud which is good. I asked my waiter what the special burrito was like and he said he didn't have it but that many people have ordered it and it looked good and there were no complaints. Good queso. Smoky salsa. Beans mid. read more

My god, this place is terrible. I thought Nacho Mama's was the worst, blandest, fake Mexican food in the area. Nope. This place takes the prize. Completely flavorless and cheap quality. Well, the bill wasn't cheap it was 30 bucks for 4 tacos and 2 sodas. I've seen better tacos at a school cafeteria. These people should be embarrassed to serve this slop. I guess they have a large liquor selection so customers are too drunk to remember the food. The one thing they have going for them is that they probably don't have roaches or rats because they wouldn't eat this garbage either. read more

When it comes to supporting local I have a few personal rules. One is that no matter the reviews and overall rating, I will give a business one chance before making a decision on whether or not to patronize more. I share this preface because more times than not, I find my experience to be a positive one. I attribute this to businesses still working out procedures when first opening and/or accurately identifying their key customer base. Catina Locale was no exception. I have been admiring this place from afar and found the menu and outdoor space quite appealing. Finally, as a fitting way to end 2021, I went for lunch to support local, try something new, and bring in the new year with a good margarita (or two). And if you follow them on any platform, you know CL is known for their margaritas (choices of flavor and size-glass, pitcher, or flight). A close second is their tacos. Ranging from brisket to hot honey to fried chicken, the challenge is which one to order first. So that's where I focused my attention. The interior space ambience is calming yet classy, definitely a perfect spot for a date or end of a long day. The exterior space has a number of murals, all of which include a burnt orange sure to catch the eye. Out there you can grab a table (two person-regular height or high top or group-seats 8) or enjoy the more relaxed seating in the center (padded patio furniture-includes sofas and a rug underneath). I do want to state the team here were personable, quick, and checked up on me frequently. Per usual, I began with a house margarita. I firmly believe that if you can't get that right, anything else is going to be a disappointment. I also ordered a bowl of queso and street corn taco bites, to accompany the complimentary chips and salsa. I lined up two tacos for my landing. The timing of drinks and plates, along with the flavors and proper textures, were seamless in their complimentary presentation. Careful in my consumption this first time I did not sample the desserts. But that's okay, for I will be back. So overall, what should you expect? A Southern take on Mexican food, but not an authentic offering. And that's okay. If you know that upon arrival, you will have an amazing experience. As for me, I look forward to enjoying more of the menu (especially the margaritas) and will also keep in mind when their Happy Hour is occurring. On my visit, red sangria and house margaritas were $5 and two beers on tap were $3. read more

Did not like this place at all. Don't understand why yt people try to open Mexican (Tex-mex) restaurants. It's cute though. Aesthetic with no flavor. read more

Food and service are not that bad, but the tortillas for the tacos, I wish they would at least warm them up, they were cold as F#*^. For that reason alone they get one star from me. ambiance is also a bit depressing specially with their Britney Spears and N'sync songs; thumbs down for that; it's suppose to be sort of a Mexican restaurant! Come on guy, put some better songs I don't think I would recommend it or ever go back here read more

Hair in my food. It was not a good experience and when I went to the other restaurant owned by the same person, hair in my food there as well. read more