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    Cantina Louie

    4.1 (388 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Jessica H.

    Attentive quick service. I noticed New updated menus forgot to grab pics. The food was flavorful. Enjoyed the new fiesta platter. It was taco Tuesday plenty of space for people with small and large groups to attend.

    Michelle D.

    I met up with a group for Taco Tuesday At Cantina Louie the Atlantic Beach location. Specials inside $2.99 tacos, drink specials and half price apps before 6:00 PM. We ordered a bunch of apps to share including queso and guac. I ordered a shrimp taco and chicken taco. Bus tacos were good. I enjoyed the guacamole as well! I also had a mango margarita. Our server had her hands full with our table of 12. So service was a little slow plus the restaurant was also busy. I would go back to this Cantina Louie location for Taco Tuesday.

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    Kristi C F.

    This was such a cozy and quick place to grab a bite of my favorite food... Mexican! Upon arrival I was told I could sit anywhere I want. The waitress was very quick, informative, and nice. She was definitely running around working hard. The place was a little slow tonight on people dining in but service was still great. The food was pretty good for the price. Not the best but not the worst by far. I would definitely come back. Since I had my dog-ter with me I didn't go in but it looked like they had a bar and nice decorations inside. I will come back here for sure.

    Stacy J.

    I just have to say I have eaten here for years and years and I have never gotten a bad meal! Let's just start with the salsa and chips! They are my favorite and all of jacksonville. It is the perfect amount of spice and salt in that salsa and I crave it continuously! Haha! The food tastes amazing and it's such generous portions that you have some to take home and enjoy later. You can't go wrong eating here!

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    Dennis L.

    Taco night on Tuesday is amazing for just $2.99 and $6.99 margaritas These are gourmet taco and NOT the typical chickens and beef tacos. For anyone that loves taco Tuesday this is the jam. Service is fast and the bartenders are very attentive with a good vibe. I had the blackened scallops and the grouper and each one was very delicious. ***one thing to.note is that Happy Hour is every day rom 2-6pm with $5.99 margaritas and 1/2 off appetizers.

    Haley R.

    One of my favorite Mexican spots around town. Love their chips and salsa but I especially enjoy their street corn shrimp quesadilla. It is by far my favorite item on the menu. I do also really enjoy the Buffalo shrimp taco. I have never had a bad experience at any cantina Louie! And don't forget to order your to go margaritas!

    Jim U.

    Service was a bit slow but food was good and no real complaints. Not even complaining about service. Just spent like 10 minutes idle after finishing food

    I ordered beef tacos and they were great.

    I absolutely love this place. The bar is full on a Monday and the bartender is fabulous. She communicates perfectly, even when in "the weeds".

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    Makenzie A.

    Another date night favorite! The food and drinks are always delicious, never disappoints! My go to order is the pomegranate margarita and the quesabirria tacos. The servers are kind and the food comes out fast!

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    Shamika D.

    Decided to stop here for a quick early lunch. Restaurant was clean and open showing the same consistency for the other locations in the area. Service was efficient and the servers were super friendly. They all worked as a team to get all patrons served super fast. Tacos were flavorful, chips were warm and fresh. The drinks weren't too strong at this location. Overall everything was nice and I would definitely return.

    Lori H.

    Always a consistent meal there. I like that they add and put new things on the menu and have specials. It definitely has evolved over the years. It's one of the best budget priced restaurants in the area also with good outdoor seating. Food comes out fast! My only one tiny thing is service to actually get someone to get your order or retrieve drinks from the bar can be patchy.

    Redner S.

    I had the opportunity to experience Cantina Louie for a work event and was pleasantly surprised by my experience. I loved the ambience and decor. It was very bright and festive but mostly what surprised me was the quality of their food and drinks. I got a spicy margarita which was amazing! It was super tasty and had a kick to it! I loved the drink! Their taco specials were also a steal. I tried their surf and turf taco and the veggie taco. They were absolutely stuffed and were super filling. I am always about a great deal, so this was definitely one of them. Definitely coming back with the fam!

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    Ask the Community - Cantina Louie

    Are there free chips & salsa?

    Yea there is and it's so good

    Any drink specials?

    $5 margs on Tuesdays!

    Any gluten free options for celiacs?

    For sure! Ask the server for details, Lots of meats and I like to opt for corn tortillas .

    How is parking?and what is the best time To be there for dinner Can you make reservations

    Huge parking lots serving several restaurants and a movie theater- never an issue with parking!

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