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El Cantarito

3.7 (58 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Beef Burrito
Megan D.

When we went in we were seated pretty quickly. The place looks like it could use some improvement (it's in an old Wendy's building) but they have done an okay job with what they have. If you don't mind loud locals (good for people watching/knowing all their business even if you don't want to) and not being able to hear whoever you came with it might be the place for you. We started off with chips, salsa, and a small side of queso. Chips were fresh! Salsa lacked flavor and was pretty watery. Queso somehow felt and tasted watered down too. We both ordered some form of taco salads. They were good. I felt they needed a little more seasoning and the portion was smaller than we both expected. We also ordered a beef burrito and a chicken tamale. The tamale never came and the beef burrito was bland and the beef inside was so salty. If we are in the area we might try again but order different things.

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Kile S.

Super quick service. Margaritas were good but the mix seemed off tonight. Steak burrito was great I could only finish half. The quest was also great.

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Wanda M.

We had spent a fun but very hot day with friends at their property at Cataract Falls and we were starving by the time we arrived for dinner. We were seated immediately at a booth and social distancing was being practiced with every other table/booth closed. Our server was prompt, answered menu questions, very polite and friendly. Everyone ordered drinks, chips and salsa was delivered and our queso arrived moments after we ordered. The queso was warm and creamy and our first and second basket of chips with salsa disappeared almost immediately. Each of us enjoyed our dinner of Steak Fajita Nachos, Shrimp Quesadillas, Steak Burrito and Enchildas stuffed with shrimp and crab. No one was disappointed and noted we'd be back. We will definitely return when we're in Cloverdale and craving Mexican food. The restaurant is located right off of I-70 with easy access.

Shrimp fajita nachos supposedly with lettuce. No flavor at All
Susie O.

I was completing a conference call when I pulled into the parking lot and three different employees came out if the back foot to stare at me. I was seated quickly ordered a beer and brought salsa and chips. The salsa was peppery but watery and tasted liked canned tomatoes. I ordered the shrimp fajita nachos minus beans add lettuce, guacamole and white cheese sauce. I got shrimp onions, bell peppers and a couple pieces of tomatoes very little cheese. Server checked back and asked how was it and I said not good. He said okay and walked away. I sipped a little of the beer and he came back asked if I was going to eat it and I said no. He took the plate and brought me a check. Absolutely horrendous. I rarely choose fast food over local when I travel but this time I spent $20 for three sips of Modelo and one shrimp. Never again!

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11 years ago

Stopped in at 3p and glad we did. First time I've used my Spanish in a while. Really good food!

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11 years ago

Great hot food and fast service. Never left unsatisfied. Love the queso!

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10 years ago

Gigantic draft beers, good salsa and excellent shrimp cocktail. This place is a new favorite for us.

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11 years ago

El cantarito is a Mexican grill. It has so many Mexican food it's so good and authentic. If you want authentic Mexican food come here.

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Showed up just 20 minutes before they closed. Great service and outstanding food. Large portion on XX for a very inexpensive price.

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Tlahcos - Quesa Birria

Tlahcos

4.3(146 reviews)
24.3 mi

I don't often come over to the west side of town, had to be over this way for work and we decided…read moreon Tlachos for lunch. It's a very beautiful set up, with art and different decorations, our server grace was awesome! Very on top of a large group order. Our food was great! Chips and tacos were fresh and tasty, and I enjoyed my pollo tacos with green sauce! Can't wait to go back!

Service was great. I cannot deny. The guacamole, although…read morefresh, definitely needed some work, first I had to finish mashing it myself as there was still some big chunks of avocado in it, second, it had absolutely no spice whatsoever it tasted just like avocado, squashed up and nothing else. A few sprinkled tomato pieces on top and that's it. Very disappointing. I say skip it. Not worth $12 The jalapeño margarita was good but small and pricey $15 and very disappointing they don't offer pitchers. The queso birrie was ok, I didn't see any cheese and it tasted like just beef and a deep fried taco, I opted to add some tomatoes on the side, extra $1.50, which helped but definitely lacked flavor. Husband ordered the Alambre, he enjoyed it and liked the fact that it had bacon, thought it was odd it didn't come with tortillas but the waitress brought us some after we asked , even at no charge. The menu could use some work maybe a few photos would go a long way, had to look on Yelp to see what everything looked like:( The free chips and salsa were ok but they need to bring 2 bowls as one is too small. And a lot of the chips were broken. We Asked for a new bowl, they were better second time. It's definitely more authentic Mexican food than I am not used to but I also prefer spice and bigger portions for my money. The place was beautiful and had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a parking garage next door.

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Tlahcos - Plenty of seating on Sunday afternoon but heard reservations may be in order on busy evenings

Plenty of seating on Sunday afternoon but heard reservations may be in order on busy evenings

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El Cantarito - mexican - Updated June 2026

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