fantastic food, even better service, and reasonable pricing. highly recommend for anyone who is looking for high quality Mexican food without being price gouged. read more

WOW! Where to start with place. It's become a go-to for us. Great selection of food (from fajitas to brunch) and the happy hour makes it all worth while! We have some favorite staff there including the always present and hardworking manager, Morse. Kaitlyn is also a fav of ours. Even when she's not our server she always comes over to say hi. We prefer sitting outside on the patio, tends to be less noisy. When there are large crowds inside, the echoing gets to be a bit much. They offer military discount and have a frequent eater program. read more

After leaving a movie nearby, we were in the mood for Mexican food and decided to stop by F&D Cantina. When we walked in, there was a party waiting for a table to be cleaned. The hostess, Tamia, was in the process of cleaning it but still took a moment to acknowledge us and let us know she would be right with us, which I appreciated. While we waited, more parties came in and the line quickly grew toward the door. There were other staff members nearby, but no one stepped in to help seat guests or manage the wait, which made things move slower than expected. Once we were seated, it took a while for our waiter to come to the table. The hostess actually came back to check on us and ask if we had been helped yet, which stood out. When our waiter did arrive, the first thing he mentioned was that last call would be soon since they close at 10. We had arrived around 9, so we went ahead and ordered both drinks and food at the same time. Service throughout the meal was slow. We ordered the trio for the table, and I got the puffy tacos, one beef and one chicken, with black beans and rice. My son ordered a chicken quesadilla, and another person in our party ordered street corn, birria tacos, and a passionfruit margarita. It took a while for the food to come out, and when it did, we didn't have any silverware. Our waiter didn't come back for a while, so we had to flag someone down just to be able to start eating. The trio was the highlight of the meal. The guacamole, salsa, and queso were all really good and definitely something I would order again. The rest of the food was just okay. The chicken taco lacked seasoning, while the beef taco was a bit over seasoned for my taste. The beans had an unusual flavor, and the rice tasted like it had been sitting for a while, which may have been due to the late hour. My son said the quesadilla was good. The birria tacos had a decent amount of meat, but the flavor was closer to roast beef than what you would expect from traditional birria. The passionfruit margarita was just okay and wasn't filled all the way to the top, which was noticeable. For the price, the overall experience didn't quite match the quality of the food and service. Between the slow service and inconsistent dishes, I would likely not return for a full meal. However, I would consider stopping by for takeout of the trio since that was the standout. Food: 2 out of 5 Drinks: 2 out of 5 Service: 2 out of 5 Atmosphere: 3 out of 5 Value: 2 out of 5 Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 stars read more

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Solid spot for tacos and drinks. Good mix of laid back vibe with great menu options. Chimichanga was amazing, definitely a standout Street corn was really good and packed with flavor Lobster quesadilla was surprisingly great, not something i expected them to have. Nice atmosphere, good for hanging out or a casual night out. Easy place to go with a group or just grab some tacos and a drink. read more

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I've been dying to try an F&D Cantina, and I finally got the chance to today. We called 30 minutes ahead for a party of 10 (this was an impromptu lunch), and they were able to set up a table for us just in time! My steak and sweet plantain quesadilla was fantastic! Sweet and savory in all the right places :) it definitely filled me up. Our table had a wide variety of food options and everything looked and smelled very appetizing. I loved that all of the food for our table came out at the same time. I loved the decor in here, although it was a small place. My only complaint was that the parking situation kind of sucked, but it's because it's such a busy little plaza. I would come back for sure. Especially for brunch because I saw a sign that said they have a $25 bottomless brunch! read more

F&D Cantina - Steak and Sweet Plantain Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

The decor and the service was great........the food, not so much. My group ordered several orders of guacamole and chips. The guacamole was pretty good - the chips, cold and stale. I ordered the Mexican Rice Bowl with Chicken. Let's just say, I'm pretty sure the chicken had been around for a good while, it was dry, tasteless and cold. The black beans had virtually no flavor, and again cold; the fajita vegetables were totally limp, with not a lot of flavor, and cold........it's definitely not a place I'd recommend for the food, although some seem to like it. read more

It was pretty mid, I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. Service was good no complaints there Ordered a passion fruit marg and didn't get any passion fruit but no biggie The trio dip was good! Queso could've been warmer but it was enjoyable Street corn was drowned in mayo... and I say this as a mayo lover, it was too much Entrees were just okay, nothing special but the rice was so dry - definitely lots of room for improvement read more

F&D Cantina - Street corn and trio dip - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

This is pretty basic Mexican-ish food. I like most every Mexican food item I come across, but most of this is pretty middle of the road and with a few spices and a grill you can make this all at home just as good. However, I don't like the service. At all. It's always been kinda snobby, don't-bother-me, super aloof to me. The last time we went there, we ended up leaving without even eating though. I think the issue really is the management. The hostess and servers were desperate for some guidance, and the manager was trying to go unseen sweeping here and there and bussing tables. He just looked over all of it. The whole experience left a bad taste in our mouth. We went right across the street to another Mexican restaurant and dropped $200 for dinner and were so happy we did. read more

I love a good cantina so tried this place the other night for dinner. They have a great happy hour menu and I highly recommend the grande house margarita for $8.50. It's huge and was pretty good. Tried the trio off the HH menu too but was bummed to hear they didn't have a verde salsa option. The mild salsa was flavorful and I liked the queso, even when it cooled off. Service was phenomenal. I had no shortage of water or food and was even offered some homemade hot sauce. Liked the habanero chipotle. The al pastor tacos were super salty though - couldn't finish them. The space itself is cool with great lighting. Was going to dine out on the patio but there was no one else out there. read more

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Food is always delicious!! I've been here dozens of times & all staff is super friendly. The atmosphere is great inside or outside. I love F&D Cantina read more

F&D Cantina is a nice casual place to have lunch or dinner in the Lake Mary area. This restaurant is located in a nice plaza among other shops and restaurants. Our company dined here under a reservation on a Thursday night. The service was quick and easy. Our server was very nice. We enjoyed the chips and dips for appetizers. Half the table ordered tacos, and the other half was a split between bowls and fajitas. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. For dessert, we tried the chocolate molten lava cake, which was not good. The cake itself was good but the jam and rum is not a good mix. Nobody at the table enjoyed it. The pricing is very affordable. All 7 of us were able to eat for under $150. We will return! read more

F&D Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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So good, service was very attentive and nice. Ambiance was really good, and pretty restaurant. No kids menu, probably wouldn't return with my children read more

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Cute little Mexican place. Smaller place but set up and decorated nice. Been here a few times and have enjoyed it every time. Really good margaritas and specials. Absolutely love their queso. The guacamole was good. I preferred the green salsa while my wife like the red better. The street corn was really good. It comes off the cob in a bowl all dressed. Lastly, tried three enchiladas. All three were really good. I really enjoyed this place all around. read more

F&D Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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We really enjoyed our first visit to F&D Cantina! We started with guacamole that was made in the kitchen and yet had the flavor of table made with crisp chips. Our fajita trios came out hot and very quick, particularly on a weeknight when they were busy. The flank steak was tender, the shrimp were big and the chicken breast was grilled to excellent flavor. Add in some tasty peppers and onions and it was a tasty combination. Outdoor seating on a breezy warm night added to a very good food experience.q read more

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We came for lunch and accidentally discovered the relatively new "bottomless brunch." It was amazing! Johnny cakes (fried chicken and dolce de leche versions) were my favorite. Taco bar was also great, particularly barbacoa. There's also a "boozy brunch" add-on that we'll do next time. read more

If you want a bit more upscale Mexican, this is your spot. We always enjoy fajitas and tacos here. The staff are great and service does take a bit more but it's fresh. read more

F&D Cantina has kind of a sports bar vibe, with TVs behind the bar. Service was good. The server was attentive and friendly. We started with the pork belly and street corn. The pork belly was ok, more like carnitas. The street corn was a hit. I had the enchilada trio. It was served in a hot plate and was good. I really liked the spice heat and flavor. Nothing crazy, just a bit of a kick. My sister-in-law had the shrimp and lobster quesadillas. She enjoyed it. My brother-in-law had a bowl with carnitas and also enjoyed it. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

An absolute new favorite of mine in Lake Mary - great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food! After my Saturday cycle, I was starving and went for Mexican and I could not have picked a better place. Paulina, my server, was an absolute sweetheart. My Prickly Pear Margherita was yummy and refreshing. The steak and sweet plantain quesadillas are a MUST if you come here - maybe the best I have ever had. As far as bar/restaurants where you can kick back and enjoy drink specials (with indoor and outdoor seating), well, I basically dare you to try and find anything better than F&D Cantina. 10/10! read more

F&D Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

The atmosphere is great. The music was solid. The decor was fun and cool. The service was very good. The food was very middle of the road and didn't seem to have a lot of flavor. Our group tried a little bit of everything, including the trio dip starter, and it was all just OK. The salsa was a low spot. The quac was passable. The queso was ok. The beans were nondescript. The meats were good, but didn't have any oomph. We had various tacos and enchiladas and they were all ok. Everything was cooked well and presented nicely. We're all fans of their Italian concepts, but I guess this just wasn't our thing. The restaurant itself and the staff were great. read more

This place was busy but the service was quick m, drinks were good and food was very tasty. I had the passion fruit and prickly pear marg. The prickly pear was better and had more flavor. We tried the dip trio with a green salsa side. Then me and my step daughter split the app combo it had empanadas, flautas, bacon jalapeños , and spin dip. All so good and hot the cilantro sauce to dip items in was so good like you could put it on a shoe and it would be good. My partner had the trio fajita and street corn. He loved the meats and the corn and all the sides. This place is legit and very tasty. We will def go back when in town next time. The area is great to walk around on also read more

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F&D Mexican Spot is sooo good! The fajitas are packed with flavor, and everything tastes super fresh. The vibe is chill, the service is friendly, and the portions won't leave you hungry. Definitely a go-to if you're craving real Mexican eats! read more

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Came here with my co-workers and it was a great time! Went in on a Friday night whim! Waited about 30 mins for seats which was fair considering we did not make reservations. Upon being seated, the server was lovely! She helped us with some indecisive choices which we appreciated. I got the steak and shrimp fajitas - could not resist and noticed a lot of other patrons ordering it too! I opted for a Cosmo and a Lemon Drop Martini! Both drinks were perfect, not too strong not too sweet. The vibe was nice inside, lots of fun decor that was eye catching! Located in Lake Mary and was within close proximity to other shops and bars. Nice area to walk around after having a nice dinner. Would stop by again! read more

F&D Cantina - Interior of the restaurant! Really pretty light fixture - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Love, love, love this restaurant. Great indoor and outdoor seating, and excellent food and drink menus full of winning flavors. Attentive service and great food, bonus points for strong drinks. Establishment is located in a town center with plenty parking in a variety of adjacent lots. read more

We were wanting to have Mexican and although I wasn't really hungry, the camaraderie had me go anyway. We were visiting from NY and CT and this restaurant was close to our hotel, in walking distance. Upon entering, I could smell the delicious sizzling of fajitas. The decor was modern and drew us in, very interesting exterior although nothing declaring Mexican as far as I could tell. We were acknowledged quickly by the server and a table prepared for us. Within minutes of sitting our waiter came to great us to take drink orders. We were quickly ready to place our order and had the salsa and chips trio. We wanted to try the doble shot for $5 that was advertised but were told there was fine print associated with it. I looked closely at the table advertisement and there was noting that spoke to that. False advertising, and we ended up paying $8 for the shots. That was not nice. I ordered the fajitas, steak and shrimp, my grandson has a burrito and my girlfriend had a chimichanga type which she thoroughly enjoyed. We all enjoyed the food, although my girlfriend did send her screwdriver back as it didn't taste like a screwdriver at all, and I confirmed. Overall the food was excellent but it's hard to unsee a special that is clearly advertised (see for yourself) that we were denied as the server said we had to take a survey to get it. No where did it say that. Also, as. Yepler, I checked in and qualified for a free salsa and chip appetizer but when I asked they said they'd have to speak to management and we never heard back. The whole discount/free appetizers scenario made it for a bad experience customer service wise, although our server was not seemingly to blame. For that reason I'd reconsider a return visit as the bait and switch is an old trick that is frowned upon. read more

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Good service. We ordered the steak tacos and the chicken bowl. Both were tasty and meat was tender. There are GF and vegan options. Nice ambiance. read more

F&D Cantina - Ceiling - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

This was our first and last visit. We stopped here as a family of six to eat while on a trip. The food is very bland, and it seems the chefs might be from up north because nothing was seasoned at all. Be prepared to pay extra for chips and salsa, but the portion of chips wasn't even enough to finish the salsa. The cheese and guacamole were decent, though. This place is definitely different. We ordered Mexican bowls, trio fajitas, and other items, but everything tasted the same due to the lack of seasoning. The beans had no flavor and were more like canned refried beans. We asked for extra queso and chips, and although the waitress said she would bring them, she never returned with them. The food is overpriced (one glass of tea costs $4). On a positive note, the restaurant is clean, has a nice and inviting environment, and our waitress was friendly. However, we would not visit again. Tourist trap! read more

F&D Cantina - CHICKEN MEXICAN BOWL- bland, REFRIED BEANS- disgusting and cold - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Good Food yummy in my tummy, food come fast to served. For the Mexican food taste not bad. They have nice Interior in Lake Mary location I was Ordered to go, and eat at my Office while I did my job. Good food. read more

F&D Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

We love this place!!! Morris, the manager, treats everyone like family and it rolls downhill. His staff, including out server today, Savanna, thinks the world of him. The food is always tasty and filling. I had the Fajita Salad was so much food and so refreshing on the hot day. We go there at least twice a month for the food and friendly, consistency of the servers. read more

F&D Cantina - Grande house margarita - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

This is a great spot before seeing a movie at AmStar. I ordered a Paloma to start and a quesadilla for dinner. Everything came out on time for our movie time. The quesadilla had large chunks of chicken inside with guac, lettuce, sour cream and pico in the side. I enjoy the F&D brand which is local to Orlando. The inside of this location is so pretty and reminds me of the Mexico pavilion in Epcot. It's a small location, but the staff do a great job even when the tables are packed. read more

F&D Cantina - Paloma - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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We went on a Sunday around 4:45 pm. and it was a couple weeks before Christmas. The bar was full and they weren't seating anyone at tables until 6:00. We were seeing a play in the area at 6:00 so we were just hoping a coupe bar seats would open up quickly because we really had a hankering for Mexican food. We waited about 10-15 minutes and had to start out sitting separately until the very nice bartender asked a single patron if they would mind switching so we could sit together. That was a positive. We ordered and it didn't take very long at all to get our order. We both got the chicken burritos. They either come with black beans or records beans on the inside of the burrito and we were told that was more delicious than the black beans. What we weren't told was that you get beans and rice on the outside of the burrito, too. Therefore, it was rice and refried beans galore. The sad part was that we hardly got any chicken at all. It was disappointing. In addition; the tortilla chips were pretty good, but the sauces were both just ok, as well. Overall, the value just wasn't there. read more

F&D Cantina - Chicken burrito with refried beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Food was really good and I'm picky about Mexican food. We had the trio dip with salsa verde, queso and guacamole. They accidentally brought the red salsa and both were 10/10. We ordered steak and shrimp fajitas and the shrimp were perfect, the steak was charred but tender, and the corn tortillas were soft pliable. 4 for an order which is awesome because you're always going back for extra tortillas. Prices were fair and service was great. Looking forward to going back! read more

This was my first time here, and it didn't disappoint! I'm currently doing a paleo diet for health reasons and finding good options is hard sometimes. This meal was paleo friendly and packed with flavor! Even the veggies were so tasty! We had a bigger group and the staff were great with keeping up with our needs, and it was a Friday so it was busy. The place inside is really cool too, and the bathrooms were nice. Give it a try! read more

F&D Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Brunch Time! This place is cute and convenient if you are in the Lake Mary area right across from Fishbones near i4. There is parking all around this building, as it's right on a middle corner of the strip and offers indoor and outdoor seating. I am from San Antonio (which is basically Mexico) and raised by a Mexican nanny, so my Mexican taste buds are a bit selective. That said, I would not call this authentic taste, but the food is still really good and the only Mexican restaurant I will eat at besides the only authentic place I found not too far from Mall of Millenia. The ambience here at F&D Cantina is lovely, and the customer service is exemplary. A nice gentleman who referred himself as a "Worker Bee" grabbed our plates and fixed a situation regarding some eggs that I didn't like. He apologized profusely and made me a dish that he makes for his team members that included this amazing andouille-looking sausage, eggs, broccoli, and cheese with a side of Chalula. It was so good. It hit the spot and totally needs to be on the official menu. I was so impressed! Lastly and certainly not least, I want to talk about these churro pancakes. Get them. they had this kind of sauce on it that was very buttery and made up for the fact that they did not have butter for pancakes lol and the white cream that came with. also paired complementary. I will return. read more

F&D Cantina - Chicken fajita bowl - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Came here for brunch - highly recommend getting the churro pancakes if sweets are your thing, they are fire! Steak and eggs were great as well, nicely cooked, and especially yummy with their house made spicy sauce. Don't forget to check in and get some chips and salsa! Very tasty and held us over as we waited for the food. Decoration is also amazing. I'm definitely stopping by again in October! read more

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The atmosphere here is wonderful and service was outstanding. Loved our server Jayleen was very friendly and food was great. will definitely return read more

I had some time before an appointment and decided to try this place. Pretty traditional decor. Latin music playing. No wait, greeted and seated right away. This review is specifically for the food quality and taste. The staff and waitress were very polite and attentive. We ordered the Guacamole and chips. Right away I was disappointed. It was topped off with too much Cojita Cheese and very salty. I prepared myself to expect more of a Tex/Mex cuisine experience because Guac should not have so much cheese in my opinion. We ordered the carne asada tacos. 3 tacos in each order with rice and beans additionally. Rice and beans were good and flavorful. Too bad the steak was not the same. Missing seasoning for my liking. I could not try any of their margaritas. They look good. I hope to give this place a second chance and try their margaritas. read more

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Great food and top notch service. My husband loved the chicken tortilla soup and my lobster/shrimp quesadilla was delicious. Love the decor and it had a great vibe. read more

Been a few times with the family...the food is always tasty although it's definitely more of Tex Mex than Mexican...the atmosphere is pleasant, the restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly read more

The drink menu here is amazing. They can fully customize any option you'd like. I got a mango jalapeño margarita and it was so refreshing with the right amount of heat. The queso is bomb and I've liked every entree I've tried so far. read more

F&D Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

1) First visit was kinda bleh. Server gave me wrong info. Taco didn't have cheese. Waiting a while for the cheese. Finished the tacos before the cheese came. I was annoyed BUT the Street Corn is AMAZING. 2) My second time in the area, I was craving the street corn so I thought I'd give it a go. I had the most amazing server in the world who proved to me that the point I made in #1 was just a fluke day. It was because of her that I realized that the first server gave me wrong info! Her name was Angelina and she was genuinely just a great human. Because of her AND the street corn, I'll be visiting again. Also. If she suggests a drink, DO IT. read more