Our first time at La Cabanita and we were impressed! We ordered the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo and the Al Pastor street tacos, and both were absolutely delicious. The food came out quickly, the service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything was yummy and the servings were large. Highly recommend! read more

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Came by looking for a nearby spot for good Mexican food and this place mostly delivered. Nice greeting and friendly service. Instead of free chips and salsa, they gave me TOSTADAS with salsa and refried beans. Would have preferred CHIPS but hey, it was free and I liked the house salsa. Ordered horchata to drink and it was too watery. Ordered the shrimp enchiladas and really liked it! Turns out this is a local chain with at least a few restaurants in the area. Reasonably priced and enjoyed the meal. read more

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The food was authentic and delicious! The restaurant was nothing fancy but quaint. The service was great! read more

5 stars for the food. 3 stars for the service. We have been coming here regularly for the past 4 years, and will make the drive even after moving farther away. The food is always good. In fact, we have taken others here and now they come here often because it's very good. The staff is nice and food comes out reasonably quick, but 9 times out of 10, we finish eating and are waiting a really long time for to-go boxes and/or our bill, even during times when it's not that busy. read more

I'm from Los Angeles and have lived in Oaxaca and Michoacán and this was as close as it comes to being in Mexico. Food was awesome, portions were large and the prices were very reasonable. If you are in need of a Mexican Food fix this is the place. read more

I just returned from San Diego/Chula Vista/National City area and this Mexican food was so so good!! Price and food quality was on point and my daughter and son live close to here and will definitely be back with friends. Great ambience and love the bar area as well. Service was exceptional!! read more

Wow! This place is super yummy:) I just eat way too much food here. The service was also excellent, our waitress was super attentive and polite. Plus the salsa is bomb! Also very clean, I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - Camarones a La Crema and Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Friends recommended La Cabanita to us, so we came here on a Saturday at lunch time. Happily, it was not crowded. We sat at a corner table and were served by a pleasant male waiter. My wife ordered a chile rellano and an enchilda. I ordered camarones diabla, one of my favorite dishes. My wife had a coke and I had water. My wife really enjoyed her food, and there was plenty of it, as she brought some home. In my dish, the shrimp were nice and plump, which was great, and the sauce was flavorful, though not as good as at another place I frequent. There were small pieces of mushroom, but there were also a lot of strips of onion, which I'm not a fan of. Just my personal taste. They charge $3.50 for a soda, and for that price, my wife asked for a refill to go. She thought our server was perhaps a bit displeased that she made this request, but we feel that it is reasonable, given the price tag for soda that comes from a machine. All in all, we enjoyed our experience at La Cabanita, and will return, we happen to be in the area (we live in Star). read more

This is truly one of my favorite Mexican restaurants! The food is delicious and generous and the people are so great. Today, I ordered to go and got the shrimp fajitas. No kidding the best value EVER! This meal could easily feed 2 people and with a tip was $25. Located in a nondescript strip mall, but inside is cozy and the staff makes you feel like family. Daily specials, great margaritas, full bar. read more

Very good food well prepared,excellent service. I ordered an assortment of street tacos they were delicious I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Food is good. Staff are friendly. Even when busy very attentive and prompt. Ambience is nice.

Great kitchen and bar. Plenty of parking. Friendly and engaged staff. Nice mellow Mexican music in the background allows for conversation at the table. Friday carnitas plate special. Perfectly prepared carnitas served with really tasty beans and rice. A nice scoop of guacamole along with what is known as salsa cruda (Pico de Gallo for all Gringos). Choice of flour or corn tortillas. Very filling. The tostada is a massive one. Lots of fresh ingredients and you can add a selection of meats. Big selection of draft Mexican beers which are on discount during the afternoon Happy Hour. Spend a late afternoon lunch with them and see if you agree. read more

It's hard to find good Mexican food restaurants in the Treasure Valley, however La Cabanita has changed that for us! The margaritas are very good and every dish my wife and I have had has been excellent! The food is fresh and served piping hot , the chips and salsa never taste greasy or stale. The Chile Relleno is my favorite, and the rice and beans taste homemade! Service is also prompt and friendly! read more

Great food, excellent and friendly service, reasonable prices, and large portions. I had the Carnitas plate. Barely finished my plate (and I'm a big eater). My wife had the 2 Chiles Rellenos combo. She said that her meal was excellent. We're from California and have been lamenting not having a go to spot for Mexican food. Not anymore. We both agreed that we've found a new favorite. read more

Our takeout order today was completely incorrect. Ordered whole beans, received none. Ordered extra cheese, received none. Ordered chicken on quesadilla, received only cheese quesadilla. Such a disappointment, cuz we always LOVE La Cabinita so very much! read more

Entering the restaurant, it was clean, tidy and welcoming. I was greeted, sat and waited on. My order came out quickly and was just what I was wanting. The food was great. The service was great and I'd like the atmosphere very much. I highly recommend for yourself or your family. read more

Decent little lunch spot - I got the tamales, my husband the special of crispy tacos. Food was decent and good, nothing too spectacular and exciting. The horchata was really good though. read more

We've been searching for good Mexican food in Meridian for a long time - we found it finally! We will be regulars! Everything tasted great (incl great salsa!) and service was fantastic! read more

Chicken and steak Fajitas were great, both in flavor and quality. Only knock is that there could have been mire chicken and steak in thre platter. Was heavy on green bell peppers Service was outstanding! read more

I had high hopes for this place considering the reviews online. We walked in and were not greeted even though there were 2 servers. We assumed we had to seat ourselves, so we picked a table close to the bar. After about 4 minutes, a server came to our table and handed up sticky menus that had an odd odor to them. We decided to go with the Thursday Super Green Chili Pork Burrito and the Super Ground Beef Burrito. I loved the obviously homemade refried beans with cheese, though they were not very warm. The salsa was very good as well, though I would have loved a basket of chips instead of break-your-own tortillas. Even though it was Happy Hour, we opted for the Cadillac Margarita which was not on the HH menu - $11.90 for a pour-your-own tequila in a large plastic cup; I found the price a little high for what you get though I appreciated the opportunity to tequila it up as much as I wanted. We had a side water, which tasted like liquid chemicals. Husband loved the ground beef burrito and red sauce, thought it was very fresh tasting and the red sauce was scrumptous. Where things really turned was the pork burritos. I will say that it's obvious that the chilis inside and pork were fresh and well cooked, though the burrito lacked flavor and the chilis were large and clunky (a fine dice would have been preferred). Both my daughter and I were not interested in eating that much of it. In fact, she refused to take it home for leftovers (which she never does). I insisted on taking home leftovers regardless, so we grabbed boxes ourselves since our server wasn't around much (and the place was almost empty). Another server noticed that we were helping ourselves often so they brought our check after 10+ minutes of just sitting there. Unfortunately the leftovers weren't that great (we were hoping that the flavors would meld more overnight) so we had to toss. Would have given 2 stars, but the salsa and my husband's love of the ground beef burrito bumped this up a notch. read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - Super Green Chili Pork Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

The food was good. We were unable to stay and eat because they were under staffed but they took our order and got our take out order quickly. The Mole was delicious. read more

I finally got to check out this wonderful restaurant here in Meridian. It just happened to be close by where I was shopping so I decided to pop in. The only downside to this location is the parking is very limited, even though it is a strip mall area. The front door is not obvious. It's situated right next to the front door of another restaurant so it doesn't look obvious. It's the door to the right when you find it. Upon entering, I see that there are about 20 to 25 tables at least and they're packed. There is bar seating with about 8 to 10 stools and there's overflow seating in another room, also to be used for other events with large groups. The staff was rushing around very organized and no wasted steps. They were friendly and told me to have a seat. I initially was just going to order some food to go, but I wanted to experience The restaurant itself so I decided to stay at the bar. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and it was immaculate. The restaurant as a whole was very clean. It's quaintly decorated in Mexican theme with a large screen TV playing some sporting activity behind the bar. I was served immediately with a diet drink and I ordered a Carnitas burrito dry. Even though the crowds were large, I received my food in about eight minutes or so. I think it would've gotten there sooner, even though I was a single diner and they could've served it up quickly, but I think others might've gotten upset if I walked in the door and stepped up to the counter and get my food within three minutes. Burritos are relatively easy to make so I think they probably hesitated just to pace the crowd and keep expectations managed. They immediately served me chips and salsa, as is the custom at most Mexican restaurants, and the tortillas came in full round 8 inch shells. I had to break them up into smaller chip size to dip them into the salsa and refried beans provided. They were both good. Not too salty, just enough flavor. The burrito arrived solo on the plate with some guacamole on the side. There was ample meat and no wasted fillers like rice or anything. It was very tasty. It's not the best Carnitas I've had but they were really good. I can tell that the meat was roasted and fried, as carnitas should be. These could've had a little more flavor to them, but they were still very enjoyable. The staff checked in periodically and we're very friendly. Everyone there seem to be enjoying their food. Lots of big families and workers on their lunch break. My meal was about $14 or so which is reasonably priced for an authentic Mexican meal, drinks included. I would definitely recommend this and I'll be taking my family there to enjoy their food in the future. read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - My Carnitas burrito with plenty of meat. - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Nice place to go eat Honduras food taste good it takes me back to my childhood really good restaurant clean and good service

This food was excellent!! Very attentive service as well. The meat for all of our meals was so good, cooked to perfection. The mushrooms were SO good. We were highly impressed. It is a smaller restaurant but plenty of seating. read more

We have tried this place several times and the food and service are always exceptional. Even on a busy Saturday their service and quality don't suffer. Do yourself a favor and drop by for delicious food and friendly service. Big shoutout to Jorge for the phenomenal customer service!! read more

We were in Meridian and decided to find a restaurant we had not ever eaten at. We Yelped and selected La Cabañita. What a great choice. They have an extensive menu and the prices were reasonable in today's inflated market. I ordered the chili verde burrito. The waiter asked large or small? I thought a second and decided on small. Boy, was I glad I did, I ended taking half home. The chili verde sauce was amazing! It was wonderfully spicy but not too spicy. My wife had a combination plate of enchiladas and a taco. The food here was excellent, as was the service. We will be back and can't wait to try other menu items. read more

This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. Food always excellent, service as well. Love their CARNITAS plate, always take half home. FAJITAS another favorite, generous portions. read more

Even though they were short handed and very busy they were very attentive . Food was awesome. Would recommend to everyone. Will definitely be going back. read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - Enchilada, Taco and Chili Relleno combination. - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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Placed order with one server, another brought the drinks and a third brought the food. Never asked if we wanted dessert, which we did, ....just brought us the check. Food and tortilla chips were good. Salsa was ok. Disappointed they did not have sangria. read more

Great service and food! My dad shared that the carnitas were the best he had in a very long time. Family operated, everyone is so nice and attentive. Great customer service! We will for sure be going back and telling our whole family about it. read more

The food here is delish. The service was very friendly. My dad enjoyed practicing his basic Spanish with our waiter, and the waiter was a really good sport. It was super busy cause of their taco Tuesday deal, I think. We sat in a section closest to the windows and it was pretty warm in there. No fans in that area, so if you run hot like I do, pick a different spot. Heed the warning of the hot plate. I burned a finger The food is worth it though read more

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For Cinco de Mayo, and at the recommendation of Dwight Nielsen, I checked La Cabañita Mex 4 in Meridian. La Cabañita opened in 2009 in Ketchum. There are also locations in Bellevue and Hailey. In December 2020, Senator Jim Risch recognized la Cabañita in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate for it's contribution to the community, by naming it Idaho Small Business of the Month. In 2022, La Cabañita in the Wood River Valley won 3 awards: Best "Cheap Eats," Best Salsa, and Best Mexican Restaurant. I arrived close to 1 PM, and the place was packed. I was lucky to find a table. My server quickly brought me a menu, water, and complementary fried corn tortillas, salsa, and refried beans. The fried corn tortillas, salsa, and refried beans were excellent! The salsa was so good that I was tempted to ask if I could purchase some. I was a bit overwhelmed by how many menu options there were, so for the first time in decades, I ordered a combination plate. I ordered #20, which is an Enchilada and a Chile Relleno, served with a side of rice and beans ($11.99). I don't normally order enchiladas, and was trying to decide between ground beef and shredded beef. My server recommended the shredded beef. I also ordered a Fish Taco on the side ($2.75). I loved the Chile Relleno! It was very cheesy and a bit spicy. I didn't care for the shredded beef enchilada because the beef wasn't seasoned, but according to reviews, this is one of the most popular menu items. I didn't love the fish taco, which was a bit bland for my taste. I later realized it was supposed to have been served with some green salsa, which my server forgot. Also, I'm partial to Baja style fish tacos. Even though there were a couple of items I didn't care for, there was a lot I did like about this restaurant. Also, the service was excellent! I look forward to returning and trying some other menu items. La Cabañita is one of the few restaurants in the Treasure Valley that serves crisp shelled tacos. My favorite crisp shelled tacos of all time were at Art's Casa in Nampa. Art served Sonoran style Mexican food. I've never found any quite like his, but El Rinconcito in Nampa was a close second. Sadly, it too has closed. I can't wait to try La Cabañita's crisp tacos! * There is a 4% convenience fee when paying with a card. If you don't want to pay it, bring cash. read more

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Had a beef Tamale, Chicken enchilada and shredded beef taco all were good. The salsa had good flavor not very spicy but good. Tostada shells with refied beans and cheese in lieu of chips and salsa different but ok. Busy place but the service was good and the staff was very nice. read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - Tostada shells with refried beans and cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

The food was amazing. They had a good variety and I was happy because they also have street tacos that my niece has been asking me for. Great restaurant, great service. I highly recommend. read more

I ordered the house chimichanga. Shrimp and crab. The shrimp were the little tiny salad shrimp l don't even know if there was any crab in it. I couldn't taste any. Maybe it was because it was 90 percent cheese. Thats all I could taste. Basically it was a cheese chimichanga. Don't drink the water. read more

Been here about 4 times and it is always delicious. Had street tacos today, el pastor and carne asada and flautist, they were huge. Both so good. Tender meat and wonderful salsa. Margarita was wonderful. Did not taste like the gross mix lots of restaurants use. I will definitely become a regular. Happy hour ends at 5pm, good to know. Burrito are Massive! Holy cow! Good Mexican beer on draft. Not a fancy restaurant but who cares! It's all about the food. It feels family owned and operated and I like it that way! read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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I ordered the super burrito and was completely disappointed. The presentation was unappetizing, and after just a few bites, I realized it tasted just as bad as it looked, both inside and out. read more

Terrible this last time, gave me a "chimichanga" that was soggy and never even fried. Didn't have burn marks so I'm pretty sure it was just a big fail. The whole point of chimichanga is to fry the tortilla so this was terrible. They also left my chille relleno out so that was disappointing, my husband had to drive all the way back but the first two times they were great. Will try again tonight and update the review :-) UPDATE: now moved to one star, I'll never get this place again. Idk what happened if they got new cooks or what but their food is absolutely terrible. I'm so upset right now with my whole dinner ruined. First of all, DO NOT, order their flautas. They're the same as their terrible "chimichangas" barely even warmer tortillas wrapped over cheese and meat" please see the pics I had to fry them myself and they were horrifying still. My super burrito was basically a rice burrito. One half had some meet and the other half was just rice. My chili toriados which are my fave with all the yummy seasonings did not even have salt. Wth?!? How are you guys going to do that? I'm so pissed off right now. Thanks for the waste of a $60 dinner. read more

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I really like this place. The service is always the best and the food never disappoints. I don't really try a lot of the different dishes because I'm fixated on the fish plate. But this place is definitely one of my favorites. read more

La Cabanita Mex 4 - Fish plate with tomatillo/cilantro rice. And a side salad - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Service was wonderful and the staff was super friendly and kind. I didn't like the OG margarita that I ordered and I feel like the food could have had more flavor but it was decent. I don't know if I will come back just because I have had better Mexican food in other places read more