Service was friendly and attentive. We went mid day after lunch in the winter... so likely not the best time for a festive Mexican place... Tortilla soup was fairly priced at $6.50. I'm not sure if there was supposed to be chicken in it, didn't find any. It was corn, beans, tomatoes and a thin stock. Soup was lukewarm, not hot. Dressing on top looked attractive. Chips were the best part. I got the drunken shrimp tacos which I expected more from. Three small tacos and a small lukewarm serving of rice. Platter could have been filled out with beans, chips and a heavier serving of condiments on the tacos instead of the barren looking plate for $16.50 We also got the Queso Fresco Chicken Tacos... bland overcooked chicken. The salsas were good. Small side of rice. $15.50 There are a lot of Mexican places to compare to and it is very easy to fill out a plate with inexpensive ingredients like rice, beans, cheese, salsa, limes and fresh herbs... these platters had very little of that. Just underwhelming for a $48 quick lunch (40 + tip) that left us unimpressed with quantity and quality. I'll try this place again some busy summer day when the margaritas are flowing and the kitchen is busy. Perhaps this was just because we went on a slow winter day, but I expected more. It looks like a fun bar on a crowded day. Plenty of room and festive decorations. read more

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We had a fun happy hour gathering at Gina's this afternoon. They have some great happy hour deals. I ordered the house margaritas (very tasty) and the half order of nachos from the HH menu (only $7.00 for a huge serving of nachos). Two friends ordered the blackened mahi bites (which I tasted) and they raved about those. Frank, the owner, was very pleasant and the servers took good care of us. It is a a really cute place, and we had a great time. read more

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Went to Gina's last night. We missed the turn because we only saw the motel sign. Gina's is in the middle of two motels. Gina's have outdoor seating for the warmer months. It was crowded last night because there was a private party. We went to Gina's for the live music. Yesterday was a member of Loose Ties. We ordered the chips and salsa which was delicious. Our server, Jen said the chips and salsa are homemade. We also ordered the house margaritas, Tijuana shrimp tacos, and buffalo chicken salad. Both the shrimp taco and buffalo chicken salad were delicious. This place may be divey but the food is great. We also had wonderful service from Jen. She was a great server! read more

Gina's Cantina - Tijuana shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

Continuing 3 zip codes past my home is Millersville 21108. Went here once on a date in December 2022. We went for Sunday brunch. I remembered she was a fan of French toast or something like it that she got. I think I got tacos. Food was decent, nothing to write home about. Service was a bit slow. My biggest issue was it was pretty noisy in there being a small place with a musician in there on this Sunday midday. read more

First time at Gina's. Out server Jessica was friendly and energetic. Very little waiting for anything. Food reasonable and tasty. Great 5-piece band called Mike's Basement. We'll definitely be back! read more

The food is always good! Had the Walking Tacos with pork. Delicious! Our server was friendly and prompt. I like the relaxed feel of Gina's. Definitely a fave when visiting! read more

Gina's Cantina - Walking Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

First time here since the new owners. The service was outstanding and on point. Has the local appeal with good music and friendly folks. The Tijuana Tenders were ok, just a little tough. The Drunken Shrimp Tacos were excellent. We will definitely be back. read more

Honestly you're better off going to Taco bell will probably taste better & for a better price! No flavor, bad service.

Gina's is a great place! Excellent stop for cold beer, decent food, and if you at the bar the bartenders and regulars are always welcoming.

3.5 Nice dive bar next to a motel (I think, lol). Came highly recommended by a friend. Not a lot of light entering the building which lends to the divey vibe, in a good way. Lots of food options on the menu. I went with the burger (no cheese, add bacon) and asked that the accompanying fries not have Old Bay seasoning on them (that's what was described on the menu). The burger and fries looked pretty good when they came out, however as I sat putting condiments on and positioning my tomatoes and onions (and discarding the depressing looking lettuce), I noticed there was no bacon. It wasn't worth mentioning, so I proceeded to dig into my food. The burger was ok, but the patty wasn't seasoned. And the fries definitely had no Old Bay, but they also had no seasoning on them at all. By the time the fries got to me, they weren't hot enough for the salt I had to add to them to stick. Oh well, I just dipped them in a ton of BBQ sauce. Oh, and the pickle wasn't good. That said, service was great and the pricing was right. They offer the seltzer-type drinks I like, which is convenient. When I return I'll check out other menu options that will suit me better. read more

Service was quick and friendly but the food grossed me out. I barely ate my lunch. I had the chicken taco platter which came with beans and rice. They put the beans on top of the rice which I don't get. I feel like not everyone likes beans so why would they do that? The chicken in the tacos didn't seem the freshest. I ate one taco and a bite of a second before I stopped. The quality of tacos was not what a restaurant should be serving. Almost seemed like fast food to me. The thought of lunch nauseated me the rest of the day. I was not a fan and won't be returning. read more

Gina's Cantina - the front of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

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What a gem. Great bar service and awesome live music. Fun intimate vibe with friendly regulars.

Gina's Cantina stinks, literally. After not having visited for several years, since its former location, I and my friends were utterly disappointed. There was a noticeable stench upon entering the establishment, not from food but obviously embedded in the place. We wondered immediately if we should leave but against our better judgement we stayed, hoping the cuisine would counter our initial impression. Unfortunately, as with the odiferous atmosphere, the food stunk too. Don't order the salmon or tuna bites, as both bite. The guac was obviously not fresh given the very cold temp, clearly pulled from the refrigerator and not fresh. The service was fine, that's the best I have to say about the experience... other than the funny cheap thrill we got from the bikini babe serving coffee from a truck in the parking lot. read more

I was at Gina's last night for trivia. I have been going there off and on for years now. Originally, the turn out for Monday night trivia was decent for a Monday night. Due to the poor quality of food (no one I have even been there with was wowed by anything they ate), a few teams decided to go elsewhere. Even though the food is over priced and awful, I still would go for trivia. I was surprised last night when the usual trivia host (male) was not there, only to find out that the owners (looking at you Frank or Collin) emailed CCE to complain that the host was the reason for the decline in trivia attendance. I have spoken to many other teams and it is the high food and drink prices and trash food. There was no complaints ever, at all about the trivia host. My roommate got food poisioning and had to take 3 days off of work after getting a burger at Ginas. The drinks are overpriced and they have Bold Rock on the menu but never have it. Apparently the owners think its seasonal...I can go to other restaurants in Millersville that have Bold Rock year round. I once found plastic cling wrap in my appetizer - the slop bucket which pretty much describes the food at Gina's. Due to the horrible decisions of the owners to remove the trivia host, the high price trash vomit inducing food, my team will not be returning. It is not hard to make good food, lower prices, practice safe sanitation procedures, and add Bold Rock to your alcohol order. The outside needs to be cleaned up, i have found numerous screws, nails and other items in the parking lot which will puncture your car tires. Finally, this place is not good for those who have limited mobility, are in wheel chairs or using a cane/crutches etc as you cannot access the womens bathroom without going up 2 steps. read more

Do not eat here. Severely understaffed- one waiter serving so the "chef" is trying to cook and serve to help out. The food is questionable, too rushed to even deliver water, smells inside and outside you're eaten by mosquitoes. Chips are days old and guacamole is from the supermarket read more

Came here for dinner, food was NOT GOOD. We ordered takeout. 1. EVERY establishment that does nachos to-go packages items separately especially post covid. It was just chips with some cold melted cheese. PASS. Definitely not worth $10. 2. I ordered enchiladas and it was soooo bland we took 2 bites and tossed it. It was dry and had little to no sauce. Just cheese, it should've been a corn tortilla quesadilla. 3. The shrimp tacos I ordered were pretty good, but I wouldn't return just because the menu has one item. Ohh and the lime rice was CRUNCHY. Yeppp, you heard me correctly, crunchy rice. Unfortunately I can't return, Taco Bell would be better! read more

Great atmosphere, good service. I liked the vibe. bBut the drinks are weaaaak. And this is coming from someone who goes out maybe 10 times a year at most. read more

Gina's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

I give Gina's a 3 today because the bartender was completely self-absorbed..checking cell phone and texting meanwhile never, and I mean never, looking up for 5 minutes to see if anyone at the bar needs service. I'm leaving her a tip from a $20 only because I don't want to have to wait for change. I get we have to check emails and text from family, but to ignore a whole bar for 5 minutes is Denny's level on a good day.... read more

Holy heck!!!! DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER. I seriously think I found the best tacos in Maryland. That is a bold statement, but holy cow this place was fantastic. Came here with a super large group of teachers for happy hour and was blown away by the service and quality of food! They start you with a triple dip and chips. Bean dip, Guac and the classic salsa. Incredibly tasty. I ordered the magi tacos and man were they LOADED! Awesome flavor, cooked to perfection, tasty and the price was right. I will absolutely come back here read more

Gina's Cantina - Mahi taco - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

Yum yum yummy! First time here with the BFF before our spa appointment and enjoyed myself. I just ordered veggie fajitas and I liked the flavor. Also, the margaritas were amazing! I'll be sure to return the next time I'm in the area to give other options a try. BTW I loved loved loved the sign in the restroom...ha! read more

Gina's Cantina - Sign in their women's restroom - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

Don't judge a book by its cover. It resides next to a little run down motel but it's bigger than it looks and the food is great!! The service is always top - notch They make you feel like family. The chili queso is a nice treat - but make sure to try the Tijuana Chicken Quesadilla - it's got chicken tinga in it and a cilantro cream on top. Delish. There is a ton of art and cool graffiti on the wall to check out. For the hot sauce lover - you will not be disappointed - there are over 40 sauces to choose from. Live music is hit or miss - but it adds to the coolness of this eclectic gem. I would recommend and will come back again and again. read more

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I cannot believe this place does not have five solid stars. Food is amazing! Service is impeccable. Meals get brought out quickly regardless, if it is packed. Nothing short of a five-star experience. I have eaten here now four times and each meal is better than the last. The atmosphere here is awesome. Like when a dive bar meets a gourmet Mexican restaurant! I would highly suggest coming to Ginas Cantina for their amazing dining experience. Gas strictly, there are no better Mexican restaurants anywhere nearby. Jada was nothing short of amazing and met all of our needs immediately. read more

This is my review for the new Ginas Cantina. About 100 feet away from the old Gina's. Food- Excellent. I had the mushroom tacoo special and it was so flavorful and good. My mom had shrimp tacos which weree also great. We got a cool desssert it was brown sugar fried tortilla? I wish it came with ice cream instead of whipped cream. The salsa served with chips here is AMAZING. Salsa is expensive though $5 My negative here is that I was still hungry after finishing my tacos. I would hope to be full after $12 meal. Service- Panda was great and attentive. Atmosphere- It's a bigger location but same interior style. I enjoy it and there's a lot to look at inside. Hopefully they make the outside area cute too. I do miss the dive quality of the old place read more

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If you are looking for a prim and proper chain restaurant experience, this is not for you. However, if want to visit a great local bar with good food and friendly servers, this is the place. Live music was great too. read more

Gina's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

Everything we've had on their menu is Fantastic! Gina is the real deal, and Lynn is a great server! Dogs are not only welcome, but encouraged to come, and made to feel welcomed with treats and their own personal bowl of water! We especially love the margaritas, trio dip appetizer, and all of the tacos! Don't wait another second, check this place out, and take your fur babies with! Thank you Gina, and Lynn, keep up the great work and know it's appreciated!! read more

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Honestly I was quite surprised, we weren't sure what to expect when we got there but we went in anyways, me and my dad just stopped by to get something to eat while on the way to the airport, the food was great (definitely start off with their cheese dip) and the service was amazing too I forgot her name but she said she's only there when not in school read more

Gina's Cantina - Quick selfie before we left - Mexican Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

This place smells weird, random types of seats everywhere which are very uncomfortable, sticky and dirty menus, the hostess on her phone and just terrible overall. We didn't even order food or drinks because it had such a bad vibe. They may have good food and drinks but we weren't going to be uncomfortable to find out. read more

Gina's is a great place to go for a decent Tex-Mex meal. Although they do have other items on the menu and specialty items like corned beef during March to celebrate St Paddy's Day. A lot of locals tend to frequent this establishment and it's often hard to find a seat at the bar. My favorite time to go to Gina's is when they have live music. read more

Hadn't been here in a long time, since before the restaurant switched locations, but the salsa and corn and bean dip were as tasty as I remembered. I love that the salsa has little bits of mandarin orange in it, yet is still savory. It's very unlike other Mexican restaurant salsas, but I love it. The drunken salmon tacos were good and came with a slightly sweet and delicious bourbon sauce, and you can also order them as a shrimp version. My husband said his Tijuana shrimp tacos were very good, as were his side beef hard tacos. The only thing that underwhelmed me was the cilantro rice - it was pretty flavorless and the texture was off - kinda hard and crispy. There were multiple picnic tables out front for outdoor seating, and the inside area is pretty large and nicely spaced out. We will be back. read more

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It truly breaks my heart to write this review but I feel like it's necessary. We have always loved Gina's and enjoyed their original location as well as the new location. The last time we visited was before Covid in January and we had a great time. We came last night to celebrate and sat in the dining room. The ceiling above our table looked like it was bowing down and had spots of black mold on it. Our server, Michael, was fantastic. Super sweet and fast. He was the only good thing about our visit. We both had margaritas and my husband asked for his with a floater of Grand Marnier. Both of ours tasted identical with not a hint of Grand Marnier. They both were incredibly heavy on the sour mix and had the tiniest bit of fine salt on the rim. We ordered the crab dip as an appetizer which was just a crab flavored paste topped with a ton of shredded cheese. There were no chunks of crab. We ordered two plates of tacos to share - the ahi tuna tacos and chicken soft tacos. I get the ahi tuna is meant to be served rare but the first bite my husband had was inedible. The chicken tacos tasted like cat food and both were incredibly bland. I doused the tacos with hot sauce and that made them better. The side of black beans were inedible. We ordered two coronas which came out quickly and were nice and cold. We ended up going to another restaurant after this because we had had such a bad experience. We ran into a friend and he told us that management had changed during Covid at Gina's. Not sure if that is true or not but it would explain some things. Again, our server Michael was great. I feel bad leaving this review because we truly do love Gina's... But this was awful. read more

The food is fine. But the atmosphere is great especially in the summer or warm months to sit outside. It's a great family friendly spot and close to home, which sometimes is more important ! read more

I really like the triple dip, the Tijuana chicken quesadilla and the avocado boat.enjoy

Don't know what happened to Gina's but the food and the service really took a dive. This added to their over inflated prices will be the last time we go. read more

After running several early errands this Saturday morning it was getting close to lunch time and I was hungry ... but I wanted something different. After going through my list of lunch favorites I decided to try Gina's Cantina. Several friends swear by Gina's and this establishment was near ... so off I went. I stepped across the threshold just a few minutes shy of high noon. Outside was sunny and hot while inside was cool, lightly lit and inviting. Gina's is a small bar/grill with seating for about 55+ with another 12 at the bar. The floor is painted sky blue and the walls are decorated with various eclectic nicknacks. As I entered I was immediately welcomed by the bar staff and invited to chose my own seating. There were three people at the bar and a family of six at one table. I chose my table and the waitress arrived within minutes. She explained the specials, gave a few favorite choices from the menu. I asked for an Angry Orchard cider as it was on tap. Everything on the menu was appealing and it was hard narrowing down my lunch decision. For starters I chose the Tijuana Tenders, aka Chicken tenders in a mild-pepper sauce. About 10 minutes after I ordered the Tijuana Tenders I flagged down the waitress and ordered the Tijuana Quesadilla. It was a shredded chicken with a black bean corn salsa. With so few patrons I figured the Tijuana Tenders would take about 9-10 minutes to cook and bring out so I had spaced out my orders so they would not arrive at the same time. I had finished my first drink and the Tijuana Tenders hadn't come out. I flagged down the waitress to order another drink and to ask about the Tijuana Tenders. By this time there was about eight people at the bar and six or seven tables were now occupied. Well, my order method flopped as both the Tijuana Tenders and the Tijuana Quesadilla arrived at the same time. I wasn't thrilled with this as now I had to decide what to eat hot and what to eat cold; the Tijuana Quesadilla's won first choice. The food here is EXCELLENT! I loved the flavors of the black bean corn salsa and the pulled chicken had just the right amount of Mexican bbq sauce and special seasonings. The Tijuana Tenders were huge. Much larger that the standard tenders you'd find in most restaurants. The Tijuana sauce was also very good. Just the right amount of spice and heat. It was almost 1:30PM when I left and the place was about 2/3 full. Everyone looked to be having a good time and were enjoying their food. This was a great visit and I will be back to visit this quaint jewel in Anne Arundel County. read more

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This is my go to place. The food is amazing, I get the avocado boats every time. My girlfriend gets the salads, all good. This place is a hidden gem. Small and quaint. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable and the specials are good. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before - we've been here 3 times in 5 years (whenever we come to MD, we make a point of it!) The restaurant is casual, with both bar, table, and outdoor seating. There's a surprisingly interesting menu and some great specials e.g. raw tuna tacos is not typical Mexican restaurant fare, but well worth ordering. The tortilla chips are warm, homemade, and the stuff dreams are made of (they aren't complementary but totally worth it) Food is terrific, as is the service. On this trip, there was a singer/guitarist and he was also terrific. Drinks are note-worthy (read: strong). Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Banging tacos & great atmosphere. From the bar to the restrooms, it's got a lot of character. Most of the patrons & all of the staff are very nice and friendly. Mindy was awesome :) read more

We are camping at the nearby KOA. Great cantina feel. Food was great. Unique plays on standard Mexican food. Left stuffed and happy. Staff and patrons were following COVID guidelines. ps - was looking for the ceiling problem and did not see anything - glad I went past that review. read more

I am not one to use Yelp but I had a horrible meal last night at Gina's. My daughter ordered chicken quesadillas and the chicken was mushy and all dark meat..I had a bite and had to spit it out. My son ordered a beef and cheese burrito and couldn't eat it. I tasted it as well. The beef was really mushy and extremely salty. I ordered a pork quesadilla and again it was overly salty. I ate half of it because I was starving. I told the waitress about it and didn't even offer to take anything off the check..no manager to be found. Plus they are ridiculously expensive $95 with tip. The service was actually pretty good oh yeh..I have been on the toilet all morning. Please stay away from this place! They have gone way downhill! read more

I went here for the first time yesterday even though I've driven by here several times. Our server, Michelle, was amazing! She gave us complimentary chips and salsa, plus a small container of guacamole, and their corn salsa all because she knew we were first timers and she wanted us to try some of their food. She was very attentive and very friendly; she may have even said "thank you" more than I did! I ordered the veggie quesadilla and it was very filling and yummy. My friend had one of the shrimp tacos (don't remember what it was called) and he said it was really good. This place has a dive-y vibe, but it's cute and seems to be more of a local bar where everyone knows everyone type of thing. They also have an outdoor area which we didn't see. They had a good amount of vegetarian options, which you never know with places like this, so I was very pleased, and would definitely come here again! read more