I met here with a friend for lunch. We were seated right away. Tables are quite apart from each other, which I loved. Drinks arrived with chips and salsa, that was nice. I ordered street tacos and the steak was perfectly seasoned! It was well paired with Mexican rice. Everything was just delicious. I'm glad I chose Cantina Louie for lunch. Will definitely return with my family. Please consider opening one in Clay County. read more

I'm all set with never coming back to this location ever again. Our waitress came and got our drink order, came back with the drinks, and my wife asked for another minute as she was still deciding. The waitress wandered off and didn't come back until at least 10 minutes later. We ordered our daughter a kids cheese quesadilla with a side of beans instead of french fries. She sent it in as a cheese quesadilla WITH black beans on it, so we had to send it back when it came out. After everyones food finally came out, she came out to ask us if the food came out OK, and as soon as we said yes she started walking away. I had to call her back to ask for refills because everyones cups were empty and she didn't bother to offer a refill or anything. After she came back with our refills she never came back again. I made eye contact with her 4 times in a row where should would look back at me and then immediately turn to go ask another table how they were doing. I was getting so frustrated we were about to call the manager over and walk out before she finally came back to our table. When we asked for the bill she whipped out the little handheld card reader, read us back our order but didn't tell us the price or show us the actual bill at all. Just, "Tap here". We had to demand seeing the actual bill before we paid. I also witnessed multiple tables start to get up to leave and the busser would rush over and start clearing before everyone had gotten up from the table. The restaurant was at least half empty so there was no reason at all to not give people another 30 seconds to leave the table. The sad part is the food was actually good. The kitchen staff was busting their butts only to have the front of the house tank our experience. The food is the only reason I went as high as 2 stars. read more

The main thing holding me back from giving a better review is the lighting in this place. It's so bright it looks like when a restaurant turns on all the lights that's about to close. The strands of lights across the ceiling are overdone. Love the food, the staff is great, but man this place would be such a better vibe if they took out half of the string lights on the ceiling. Every time we walk in, the lighting just throws water on the flame. read more

Cantina Louie - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Cantina Louie: Consistency, Speed, and a Splash of Fiesta. Introduction Cantina Louie has been one of our favorite local spots since moving to Florida. It is the restaurant we always recommend when friends ask for somewhere fun and reliable. On our most recent visit, we tried some of the new menu additions and left as impressed as ever. Ambiance & Décor (8/10) Walking into Cantina Louie always makes us smile. The décor is bright and bold, filled with colorful murals and lively details that create a sense of celebration. The restaurant feels both spacious and inviting, with plenty of booth seating and a bustling bar area that adds to the energy. It is casual and festive, which makes it ideal for both family dinners and nights out with friends. Menu & Drinks (8/10) The menu is impressively broad without feeling overwhelming. From tacos to enchiladas and everything in between, each dish feels carefully thought out. The margarita selection stands out, offering plenty of options for those who enjoy a drink with dinner. Each one we have tried has been balanced and refreshing, never overly sweet or heavy. It is clear that the bar team takes pride in getting it right. Food Quality (9/10) We started with the scallop taco, which was seared perfectly and packed with flavor. The shrimp and corn taco had a hint of sweetness that paired beautifully with the light spice of the sauce, and the steak taco provided the savory contrast we wanted to round out the trio. Each taco had its own distinct profile, which made the experience interesting and delicious from start to finish. The fajitas were another highlight. Served sizzling and aromatic, they filled the air with the smell of grilled meat and vegetables. The portion was generous, easily enough for two, and every bite reminded us why Cantina Louie remains one of our top local picks for Mexican food. Service (9/10) The service at Cantina Louie is fast, coordinated, and consistent. Orders are taken promptly, drinks are refilled without delay, and food arrives hot and perfectly timed. The team-based approach to service works exceptionally well, ensuring no guest is left waiting. Even on busy nights, the staff keeps the energy positive and the experience smooth. Value (Pricing) (9/10) Cantina Louie offers incredible value for the quality and portion size you receive. The pricing feels fair and honest, and the specials, especially Taco Tuesday, make it even more appealing. You can enjoy a full, flavorful meal without spending much, which is one of the reasons we find ourselves coming back again and again. Overall Experience (8/10) Cantina Louie is one of those rare restaurants that gets it right every time. The atmosphere is vibrant, the food is delicious, and the service is efficient. It manages to feel both casual and special, making it the perfect spot for a quick weekday meal or a weekend get-together. It is easy to see why it has built such a loyal following. "It is the kind of restaurant that turns an ordinary Tuesday into a celebration." Scoring Summary Category Score Ambiance & Décor 8/10 Menu & Drinks 8/10 Food Quality 9/10 Service 9/10 Value (Pricing) 9/10 Overall Experience 8/10 Total Score: 51/60 Final Rating: Reviewer Notes: We always enjoy dining at Cantina Louie. The food is flavorful and consistent, the staff is friendly, and the restaurant has a fun, lively vibe that never fails to lift our spirits. It is proof that great food and great energy can go hand in hand. Written by Peter and Susan Martin -- The Culinary Duo Savoring Life, Love, and Cuisine Together read more

Cantina Louie - Susan and Peter - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

It is so boring all Mexican food is the same the staff is rude and mean they never clean or organize!

2nd time we've door dashed from this location and theirs been hair in our food. Both times long blond hairs... the drivers were men bald or dark hair.... Bag sealed. So it's not the drivers PLEASE MAKE YOUR WORKERS WEAR A HAIR NET. Spending any money on DoorDash is always a lot more... but I'm injured post accident and sometimes it's just what it is. We won't order from here again. Money down the drain and still need to eat. read more

I love Cantina Louie and this location was no different. Stopped in for lunch and service was great, food was quick, chips were endless and our party left happy! I tried the surf and Turf quesadilla and it was delicious. read more

Cantina Louie - Surf n Turf quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Great Place for Taco Tuesday! My roommates and I go around and try different restaurants for taco Tuesday. Here are our ratings for Cantina Louie. Reece: Tacos - 8.4/ Chips & Salsa: 7.1 (Marg:6.9) Carter: Tacos - 8.6/ Chips & Salsa: 7.4 (Marg:8.3) Aiden: Tacos - 8.5/ Chips & Salsa: 7.5 (Marg:8.6) Honorable Mention: Churros - 8.4 Food Score - 8.5 Drink - 7.9 Atmosphere - 8.3 (10/10 service) Price/Affordability - 9.4 Overall score - 8.5 Would definitely come here again! read more

Cantina Louie - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Went there for Taco Tuesday, great food and service. Will return, even if it's not Taco Tuesday.

Came here on a whim on a school night to check out their taco Tuesday specials. When we arrived we were promptly greeted, and then shown to a table. We looked at the special's board and noticed that all tacos were $2.99 AND speciality margaritas were $5.99. I wasn't going to have a drink on a school night, but I like their skinny margarita....so they twisted my arm. Our server grabbed us some chips and salsa and took our drink orders. Our chips came out piping hot and the drinks came out quickly. I will say if you like your skinny margarita a bit less sweet, order a side of club soda, that way you can add what you want to even the flavor out. When it came time to order our tacos, I ordered two tacos, a chimi chimi bang bang and an Americana hangover style (your taco comes in a hard taco, then the hard taco shell is wrapped up on queso and a soft taco shell). Both were good and service was on par. read more

Cantina Louie: fan favorite. Queso is delicious. Service is usually top notch. Their shrimp and steak quesadilla is my go too!

I walked in for a casual dinner last night and was greeted immediately by the hostess. We were seated in a cozy booth and stated off with some chips and salsa, the salsa was delicious. For my entree, I had the street corn and shrimp quesadilla and I really enjoyed the seasoning on the shrimp and the red and green sauces! read more

Cantina Louie - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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We went back again and ate in the restaurant at lunch time. Ordered the mahi taco lunch special and it was EXCELLENT. The chips were fresh, the food was hot and delicious. Our server was very on top of our order and quick to respond. Updating my review to 5 stars. read more

I can believe I have not written a review for Cantina Louie, Ponte Vedra. Hands down an amazing food joint for locals. I'm a stickler for good service and cantina never disappoints, they are always very accommodating and their service it's top notch. The food is fantastic, I love taco Tuesdays, any taco for 2.99. Tacos can be ordered in corn tortillas, lettuce wrap or as salad for an additional 99 cents. I also love their salads, they are enormous. They also have amazing margaritas! Great variety and flavors. Definitely the best Mexican food in my area and will continue to visit! read more

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First time here, it is 5 de Mayo, so we figured to try it, the place is awesome, festive, fun, decorated with a Mexican theme. The service is great, the food is very good, I discovered that "carnitas" means pork . I got a mojito soooo very well done, with coconut taste, a recommendation of our waitress Theresa. She was funny too, I appreciate people with good humor. My husband got shrimp siracha, I did Carnitas, my daughter ordered the chicken fajita and the size can feed an army. The manager Zack introduced himself to us, that is a touch of class to me, it makes you feel special no matter what. Kudos to that Zack! One little thing I will dare to humbly suggest, that is to pick up the plates, clear the table for dessert, plates are huge so it is impossible to add one more plate at the table. read more

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Always no matter which Louis you are visiting they have excellent food, service and value! Shout out to Jeison he did an amazing job serving our table! I had the grouper fish taco. Don't like fish that much but tried anyways. Won't get it again. But I think people who like grouper would love it. Not deep fried enough for me. The other two tacos were type of steak street tacos. Always delicious! Wife had the Veggie taco! Big and delicious! Black beans good too! 3 dollar taco Tuesday so we got out cheap!!!! Food comes out very fast too! We love the chips, salsa and their habanera salsa! The ambiance is very traditional Mexican too like Mexico City! Love it! Thank you Louis for the awesome dinning experience!!!! We will be back over and over again!!! read more

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Food was great but Avery was the best! Best service hands down. The world needs more Avery's. We read more

Ordered online and apparently their kitchen staff can't read well. I ordered a taco salad with beef and got chicken. Not even close! Also ordered two kids meals with fries and got rice and beans. I guess they don't require a high school education because it wasn't even close. I will NEVER order from this crap hole again! read more

Came here for a quick bite to eat at the bar. This place was fairly busy but the bartender tended to me right away. Ordered the top shelf margarita since they have an $8.99 special every Saturday and Sunday. That drink was STRONG! Then ordered the loaded nachos with grilled chicken. At the first the presentation was underwhelming. I've seen bigger and better looking nachos in my life. Pair it up with the house made habanero sauce and it is definitely on the higher end of nachos I've had in a while. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. They even give you warm tortilla chips and salsa to start. Will be back to try more read more

Cantina Louie - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Great prices, good food, great service. Ambiance is very day of the dead style. The artist who painted the walls did an amazing job. We came in on Tuesday 6/13 for taco tuesdat all tacos were $2.99 (AMAZINGGG) let me tell you why. The tortillas are big and the tacos are stuffed! So you really get a Bang for your Buck! We also ordered a Queso that was interesting super melted cheese provolone ? Maybe since it was white. It was good. All margaritas were also $5.99 . There were 7 in our group and total for everything was $83. Awesome!! read more

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Amber was amazing! Super tentative to whatever we needed! Food and atmosphere also great!

We love this location. Staff is friendly & great. We always bring family here when they're in town, & it's frequently my daughter's pick for a dinner out. Fun spot for a birthday, too! read more

Queso was runny as if watered down. Wife and I both ordered tacos, 2 steak and 3 blackened shrimp. All of the tacos were cold (not warm) so we sent them back. 30 seconds later they bring out the same tacos on hot trays but the meets were still cold so we left. Staff was nice and did not charge us for the queso. Maybe we caught them on a bad day.... read more

The service is consistent, complimentary chips and salsa are fresh and flavorful. Queso cheese dip is a large serving and has the right amount of spice. On a previous visit, I ordered the steak burrito and it was very good, on this trip I ordered the burrito supreme, and shared it with my spouse. The refried beans slightly overpowered the meat, and there was very little rice inside. It tasted good but I would have preferred a little more meat and other ingredients. Our service was excellent, very fast and friendly. read more

Cantina Louie - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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This is off the beaten path in a tiny strip about 4 miles from my house in the imaginary town of St Johns. About 20 met for the retirement of one of our coworkers. I had chicken tamales which I loved since living in Austin and LA. Wrapped in corn husks they were fabulous and I had another for breakfast. They lined up a series of tables and each had chips and salsa when we sat down. Great experience and they were very professional splitting all those checks. read more

The atmosphere is very festive at this local Mexican restaurant. I had the taco salad and it did not disappoint. The server also brings you a large bowl of chips and salsa with your order. Very reasonably priced as well. read more

Loved their taco Tuesdays, all tacos were $3 plus drink specials, you can't beat it. The service was great & the place wasn't overly crowded like it is on weekends. Love the atmosphere here with the crazy paintings etc on the walls. This is our go to Mexican restaurant in the area! But be aware that Fridays & Saturday's are crazy here. read more

This was a regular lunch spot for a while. Take a son paddling or fishing over by Micklers or the GTM NERR or a fishing hole in Ponte Vedra or Nocatee, then when the afternoon thunderstorms threaten, stop by here on the way home. Surprising there aren't better choices closer to the beach. I really like the ala carte taco options. Shrimp, mahi, grouper. They have lettuce wrap options now, too. Ceviche for me. Taquitos for the young'n. I'm probably never here during prime lunch rush. So maybe not a fair comparison. But I enjoy this spot more than the St. Augustine location. Because it's not nearly as crowded and my experience with the service has been better. read more

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I always adore the ambiance here, unique and inviting. I have been to the other location in town but my 1st time here at this new location. My party arrived around 5:30pm on a Friday, it place was already packed, my wait was just under 20 minutes and they texted me when the table is ready, convenient! My favorite items are from the mexican street foods menu. I really like that we could order them singularly, so I could try all different ones. The Tacos de Carnitas is great but the Chimi Chimi Bang Bang is definitely the star of the night, juicy and well seasoned from top to bottom. I Can't wait to come back for more tacos read more

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This place was hopping on a Friday night 90 minutes before closing at 10:00. They definitely have a sweet location between St. Johns and Nocatee well surrounded by suburbia. Bright decor with decorative hanging light fixtures throughout and "Dia de los Muertos" themed painted walls. We called from the parking lot about a wait as there were people standing outside the front door. We were told no wait, walked in, then told it would be a 15 minute wait. #ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmm Naturally we went to the bar and before the bartender finished mixing our drinks, our table was ready #Fishy Anyway, overall service was fast and friendly and food was solid. My quesadilla was large and I took half of it home. It would make a great appetizer for a party of 4 for sure. It's a decent place to dine in and we are happy they are in the area. read more

Cantina Louie - Cantina Louie quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Went in with two other people for a quick lunch. Service was phenomenal. They even made my guacamole special to order without tomatoes very grateful and thankful that they put out such a high quality of food at an amazing price. read more

Cantina Louie - Front of building - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Everything, for the most part, was delicious. I had the TacoTijuana and grouper and it they both were delicious but the Taco Tijuana was may fav of the two. My husband got the shrimp sriracha and surfer girl chick. The shrimp taco was really good. I didn't try the surfer chick taco but my husband said it was good. For drinks, I got the mango patron margarita and it was good. Sweet but good. Could have been a little less sweet but had good flavor in general. We finished the night off with the churros which were cooked perfect, fresh and filled with wonderful goodness. The only thin I didn't like were the table chips. They weren't salted well and the chip was pretty thick and almost stale tasting. Not that they were stale but maybe overcooked and too thick. Overall we will be back. I will definitely get the Taco Tijuana again and those churros... yum! read more

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5 stars for service and ambiance... 3 stars for food. Came in on a Saturday afternoon, looking for a quick bite to eat. We wanted a casual place, with a fun atmosphere and that offered some light bites, to not spoil our appetite for our dinner plans. As is usual when traveling, we used our Yelp app and found Cantina Louie. We both love Mexican food, and a cold margarita did not sound bad at all in the hot Florida weather. I spotted the place before we entered the parking lot. Typical sugar skull, in purple, advertised the location. I was liking it so far. Inside was very colorful, with more sugar skull painting on the wall, including some faces like John Lennon. They also liked the star lights making the place look like a "dia de los muertos" festival. There were some tables open but seeing there were a couple of spots at the bar we opted for that. It's usually quicker service, plus NBA playoffs had just started and they have TVs to watch it. Taking advantage of their Happy Hour, which runs every day from 2pm - 6pm, we ordered the house margarita for $3.99. They also offer $4.99 well drinks, $2.99 beers and wine, and some other daily specials. Drinks were brought out fast and our bartender allowed us some time to decide on food. While we did that, we got complementary chips and salsa. The chips were crispy and salty, just as they should be but the salsa, even though it had a nice kick to it, it tasted a bit too much like ketchup. To eat we ordered: Taco fries - this is like nachos but instead of tortilla chips, they put fries on the bottom. This was good and filling, and, I think the best thing we had. Taco Ranchero - I really appreciated the size of this taco. Some places give you like a sample size, this one was big and filled to the top with rice, refried beans, carnitas and pico de gallo. Also, liked that the tortilla tasted fresh. Only problem is the meat was dry. Street Corn, which they only do on the weekends, looked better than what it really was. While we ate, the bartender came over several times to check on us, offer us more drinks, and clean our area as soon as he saw we were done with some dishes. Even though food was just ok, I really liked the atmosphere here and service, and would recommend it as a good option when in the area. read more

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Cold food, slow service, canned chicken in taquitos app. There are so many wonderful Mexican restaurants around. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Fantastic restaurant great service great food! Went with my wife for lunch about two in the afternoon. They had happy hour and half-price appetizers. Try the mango margarita! read more

Loved this place. Great fish tacos. Had mahi mahi and grouper. Flan was delicious. Great service. read more

Cantina Louie - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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I hate to even write this review since this has been a long time favorite restaurant of mine. The quality since they first opened has gone downhill. I ordered a 1862 margarita with the guava on the side. To my surprise, they served some liquid flavoring that doesn't even come close to guava. I can't understand with so many different options to make great margaritas, you chose to use this artificial crap. Use some guava purée or something fresh. This is literal crap!! read more

Cantina Louie - 1862 margarita - Mexican Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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OMG... My favorite Mexican restaurant. Outstanding service. Great food and drinks. Happy atmosphere that makes every visit worthwhile. read more

We went on a Tuesday evening and was seated right away. Our server, Kelly was very professional and quick to check on us. The kids got a beef soft taco and a cheese quesadilla. My husband got the West Coast Burrito with a side of Habanero Salsa & I got the two specialty tacos. While our server was on point, my daughters taco came out as chicken instead of beef at first. In fairness she didn't bring our food, a food runner did...so I'm not sure where the miscommunication came from. I also got my husbands habanero salsa on my plate and took a big ole bite thinking it was tomatillo salsa. Not a fun time haha Great experience overall with a few hiccups, but will definitely go back to try some more delish entrees. read more

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I loved everything about this spot - from the location to the decor to the service to the food - out of the park! I'm praying that it all stays this good. Their prices were reasonable, great selections and the portions were huge. I ordered Nachos as my main and I'm so glad I did. They have really great chips, thin and crispy. The nachos were piled high with "stuff". It had sections of different proteins - pork, ground beef and pulled chicken. All seasoned perfectly and delicious. They used fresh jalapeño instead of pickled, great touch! I really really liked the bright and colorful decor. I will be back!! read more

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