I didn't even get a chance to experience the restaurant they said it closed at a later time. I got there and the place was closed not even a car in sight! Maybe next time. read more

I had been really looking forward to them opening at the new location and finally stopped by for Taco Tuesday. I arrived a little early and had no wait (other than me deciding what I wanted) to order. Food came out quickly and was piping hot. I thought both the Carne Asada and Fish tacos both tasted really good as well as the chips & salsa. However at the price point and lack of lunch or daily specials, sadly I don't plan to add this to my regular Taco Tuesday rotation. Had I not been on my lunch break and unable to try a margarita, that might have made a difference. I wish they at least still had some of the Agua Fresca options that were available when they first opened before could serve the Margaritas. Decor is a great refresh of the old Little London location and also very convenient to my office for lunch. Overall for me, especially when you add in the chips and salsa that you have to order that is normally gratis most everywhere else, the value is just not there. I'll drive a little bit farther for my taco fix on Tuesday. read more

Cantina Tortilla Grill - Carne Asada Taco Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A wonderful dinner for really good prices! You order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. We got our food fairly quickly and it was delicious. I ordered the nachitos, which was a perfect single serving. The inside is super cute too! I will definitely be back. read more

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Not very good at all, unfortunately. Decent wait time to order at the cash register, soggy truck fries, weak churrasco steak plate with mushy bed of rice and bland flavors. Steak was thin cut, oversalted flank steak (cheapest kind). The plating was not very appealing, in addition to the taste. Table next to us didn't approve of the soggy fries either. I won't be back. Unless this place steps up its game big time, it won't be open for long. The upside - tremendous opportunities to improve. read more

Cantina Tortilla Grill - Soggy fries - Tacos Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The food was delicious - I had the chicken tacos and the Al pastor taco. We also shared the delightful cheese dip that had chorizo in it. The service was quick and polite. The restaurant and restrooms were also very clean. read more

When you arrive at Cantina, you order at the front. When we went I only saw one man taking orders, serving food, and helping customers. He was extremely nice and they weren't overly busy but it was definitely more than a one person task. They were accommodating of me wanting to exchange my mashed potatoes for fries. The food took a while to come out which was expected since they were more than likely short staffed. I was unfortunately disappointed by the food. The salmon was very well cooked but there was no flavor. It was not seasoned. The garlic fries seemed like they were tossed into raw garlic. I love garlic but this was too raw for fries. My friend got the churrsaco steak and was not impressed. I thought the steak was very dry, but I don't have a previous experience to compare it to so maybe that was the way it should have been prepared. The pricing is reasonable in my opinion but the portions are not large at all. read more

Cantina Tortilla Grill - Churrasco Steak - Tacos Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My friend and I went for lunch today and we enjoyed it!! It's a counter service restaurant, but the young lady was nice enough to let us sit to figure out what we wanted. I ordered chips & salsa (yummmmmm), grilled chicken taco, as well as al pastor. They were amazing!!! Even the peach tea was great. My friend ordered truck fries and fish taco and she was very pleased!! We will be back. read more

I was happy to hear that Cantina opened back up a new brick and mortar location. I always enjoyed their location at pepper place and frequented the food truck. Finally made it to that side of town and was excited to have my favs - fish tacos and garlic fries, extra cilantro mayo on the side. Food was lackluster. Fries and soup were cold. My husband's steak sandwich and my fish for fish tacos were bit burnt/overcooked. Considering that side of town has many similar food options - Cantina will go to the bottom of the list. read more

The food was excellent! I ate it before I took pictures but we had shrimp tacos, cilantro chicken with saffron rice and the Cuban taco. The Cuban taco is a must try for sure, everything was delicious. The service was great, Amy helped us out and she was so friendly. The ambiance was so nice, good music, the bar looks outstanding; I'm sure it's popping at night, I can't wait to come back and hang out at the bar. They have a fantastic patio as well that I will definitely be back for once it's warm weather. I did snap some pictures of the restaurant before leaving. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Nice ambiance, but the food had small portions and was very expensive. My brother got the steak sandwich. It had one slice of steak and the sandwich was very small. Salsa and chips are $8 dollars. We had the chicken plate too, which had a thin chicken slice and an off tasting sauce. We were very excited about iCantina coming to West Homewood, so hoping it will improve! There was also a beard hair in my entree :( read more

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My husband and I dined inside on a Wednesday night at about 6:00. The inside aesthetics are so cute! You order at the register what you want and seat yourself with a number for your food to be brought out when ready. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We used to visit the Cantina food truck in the area a good deal when we lived in Lakeview area we were both very excited to hear about the restaurant opening a few months ago. My husband got the peach margarita with Cuban fries and I ordered the prickly peach margarita with steak nachos. We also ordered cheese dip and salsa. The margaritas were delicious and I really liked the food. I will say that the salsa did not taste like traditional salsa to me, but I did like it. My husband loved his Cuban fries. The steak on the steak nachos was seasoned well just like the Cantina food truck and I really enjoyed it. Was a little pricey (the margaritas were a little over $13.00 a piece), but other than that our experience was excellent. read more

Cantina Tortilla Grill - The steak nachos. - Tacos Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food is Excellent which also came with Great Service and atmosphere *****. Had the Tenderloin steak taco/ Cuban taco Both were amazing. Topped off with a jalapeño Margarita Excellent!!! read more

Great place to get together with friends and family. Visually, it's a lovely space for fun causal vibes. Nachitos are one of my favorites to order for myself or to share. Prices reflect quality of food and drinks. Come prepped- it's well worth splurging on a margarita or two! Your order up front then find a place to sit. Service is fast and personable ensuring all have an enjoyable time. read more

I used to work at Cantina when it was located in pepper place and have always loved the food. I finally got around to trying out their new location and I was pleasantly surprised. The quality of the food was on par if not better than my last visit. While some of the menu has changed, they kept a lot of the staple items that have kept me and others coming back. If you are looking for some of the best authentic Mexican cuisine in Birmingham, look no further. read more

Cantina Tortilla Grill - Fish Taco Cuban Taco Nachitos Prickly Pear Margarita Frijol de la Olla - Tacos Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We went thinking it was the original restaurant from the Southside. Boy, were we wrong. The first clue should have been the lack of patronage on a Saturday night. The prickly pear margarita was a sad remnant of the prior version. The garlic fries were soggy, the bear was flat, the chicken enchilada was cold and tasted weird. I tried to eat the food since we paid our money (BYW- you pay before you are seated- same as before). Unfortunately, I had to get the food off my stomach before leaving the restaurant. This used to be one of my favorite places to eat- so, I hope you can do better. Oh, I almost forgot the visible rat trap read more

The decorations and pastel color choices fit the vibe so well. The servers and bartender were super attentive and polite. The margaritas and spicy Paloma were absolutely delicious! read more

We are so glad Cantina is back!! And just like old times!! I had the chicken enchiladas, and my wife had a fish taco and a shrimp taco. We shared the guacamole, salsa and a cup of corn, and it is so good!! And the margaritas are awesome, as always!!! Everything was delicious! We really appreciate that they kept the recipes and that everything tastes just as it did before!! We will definitely be regulars as we are just 10-15 mins away! read more

The food was great. We got the peach margarita and it was delicious. I had the guac, salsa and chips as an appetizer. All good. Salsa was a little different, but good. I tried the shrimp taco and the carne asada taco. Tasty bites. Finished with the churros. Very nice. We sat outside and it was comfortable. We closed it down and the staff was very nice. read more

I love Cantina so much. Tonight was my first night eating here, but my food was so good!!!!!!! Some of the best Mexican I have ever had. Service was amazing, and the ambience is amazing!!! One of my favorite restaurants in Homewood hands down. read more

I so wanted to like this place. My friends and I have been looking forward to a fun Cantina in Homewood. We went on a Saturday night and the parking lot was empty. The restaurant was really cute inside, but we all felt it was odd that for such a sit down vibe, you ordered your food and drinks at the front. The food was okay, it lacked flavor and was VERY pricey. Chips and guac was $9, as well as the queso. The guac was like a paste. It tasted very store bought and for the price, it was a very small portion. The margs were all premade. I don't like very sweet margs so I asked one of the workers if they served a margarita with more of a fresh and tangy flavor. She told me they did not, only served sweeter margaritas, and that each margarita started with their premade base of the key lime margarita. I opted for the casa margarita, which was their top shelf. I was with 3 other friends, each of us getting a different margarita, and each of us thought the margaritas had very bad aftertaste, almost similar to bath water. The service was great, however my party and I wished the tv's were working so we could've watched football. We all really wanted to like this place and hope it improves in the future! read more

I'm a vegan and I absolutely love Cantina! The veggie tacos are delicious, and the guac and chips make the perfect side. I came for the tacos, and the tacos did not disappoint. Will go back soon! Also, kudos to the waiters and service team who were quick and accommodating! read more

I got the shrimp quesadilla last night and it was great! The place is super cute and relaxed at the same time. I will definitely be back for more good food and good vibes! read more

Great place to grab a quick dinner! Shrimp tacos were delicious, margaritas were yummy! Servers were attentive. Outside seating was lovely. Will absolutely visit again. read more

We ordered for takeout tonight, Natchitos, cheese quesadilla, cilantro chicken and the Cuban sandwich . Added quacamole and chips. It was all very fresh and we really enjoyed it! We will order again! read more

Food is delish (I am a fish taco person) and the prickly pear margarita is my favorite. The staff is attentive and friendly. Other reviewers mentioned prices but I find they are in line with the "new normal" thanks to inflation. Great neighborhood place! read more

Cuban sandwich was super, best I've ever had. Tacos, beef and shrimp, were excellent. Super service, friendly and fast.

Food was barely warm. Enchiladas were covered in shredded cabbage but it was supposed to be slaw? Queso was just ok and the chorizo on top left a grease slick. They need to up their game to stay open. Servers were nice. read more

Cuban tacos on the corn tortillas are a must!!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff! So happy to have Cantina back!!

Some of the best tacos in town. The Cuban sandwich is a most( from what my husband says)! Friendly wait staff, delicious food and drinks, fun atmosphere, fast service and kid friendly. read more

Great food! (Truck fries are a must!)! Service staff are friendly and attentive! Atmosphere is fun and will be a great spot to come and hang with friends/family at! read more

Over priced for the food and half of it was inedible. The waitress even acknowledged that other customers had complained about how bad the fries were. read more

Amazing flavor combinations really give this restaurant an edge over the competition in my book. Love the tacos and the vibe is laid back and classy at the same time. Service was constant and I felt wanted as a customer. Try it and you won't be disappointed! read more

First time I went there, the food was meh and the service was precarious. So I have tried again in a week day, for lunch. Waited for 10 minutes and no waiter came to say a word. Just forget it, is expensive, meh food, and the service is terrible. read more