We finally decided to try La Cantinita and all I can say is... what took us so long?! After being open for nearly two years, we finally stopped in on a Friday night, and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the live mariachi singer was absolutely fantastic, he really made the evening special. The service was outstanding from start to finish. The chips and salsa were fresh and delicious, and both of our meals were packed with flavor. I ordered the chicken fajitas, and my husband had the pollo asado. Both were excellent! We had such a wonderful experience. La Cantinita has definitely earned a spot in our regular restaurant rotation. If you're looking for great Mexican food, outstanding service, and a fun atmosphere, I highly recommend checking them out...especially on a Friday night when the mariachi singer is there. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time, so when my friend asked me to pick the location for our Sunday lunch date, I jumped at the chance to throw La Cantinita into the chat. My friend had eaten there before, so she suggested sitting at the bar due to experiencing really slow service during her last visit. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't too busy, with a handful of additional people at the bar and a few tables filled with guests. There are a ton of options on the cocktail menu, so after a long deliberation, I decided on the margarita flight. I must say, the presentation is 10/10. Some flavors I enjoyed more than others, and it's not something I would order every visit, but realistically, for the price, it's a good value. Service was indeed slow, even at the bar. I did have to repeat my order several times, so I do believe the staff may be a little new to food service in general. There were a lot of staff working in the main dining room for it to have been so slow. As for the food, I was significantly overwhelmed by all the options on the menu. I decided to go with the elotes off the cob and the empanada flight (steak, chicken and buffalo chicken). The empanada flight was so delicious! I could only finish two of the three, but I thoroughly enjoyed the third one today at work. They weren't only crispy, but the filling was flavorful, and the portion size was great. The elotes were yummy as well. I had enough to take home and finish with my last empanada. Definitely two items I would re-order on another visit. Overall, the service was friendly. We were asked to take a picture, and my friend and I agreed, laughing about possibly ending up on their IG page. Shortly after, the photographer brought us three framed versions of the photo for purchase, lol. Definitely a more Lauderdale/Miami/Atlanta-type lounge move, but funny nonetheless. We politely declined. read more

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Daaaaaalicious! Come with me to La Cantinita as we dig into: Mucho Machos Nachos -- flavor was there, but I wished for more heat: 8.0 Double Trouble Burrito (shrimp + steak + rice + beans + Monterey Jack) -- solid bite, could've used more cheese: 8.5 Quesabirria -- slow-cooked meat, juicy & cheesy, but cheese still needed a boost: 8.9 Fries -- crispy, golden, almost perfect: 9.5 Fried Ice Cream -- looks great, but shell was stale: 7.7 Want to see the full video ? Check us out on YouTube: J.D Ovalle, Instagram. J.D_Ovalle And TikTok: J.Dovalle1 read more

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Not the best start when we walked in and no one greeted us. We were asked if we had a reservation to a pretty empty room. Once we were seated someone brought out chips and salsa. She was very welcoming. Our server, a younger girl was just not with the vibe as she too didn't speak when she approached us just asked for our drink choices. Luckily the food and drinks made up for the service. The street corn was the highlight of the meal. As a table we shared chicken tacos, shrimp tacos and chicken flautas. read more

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Don't waste your time, food and service was horrible. Absolutely empty restaurant and drinks at the bar were way over priced.

Everything started off well, but the experience quickly went downhill once the food came out. Front ladies at desk was great and kind & the decor of the restaurant was beautiful I will add. BUT, My husband was very clear with the waitress about not wanting certain items on his order, but his request wasn't followed and we had to send the plate back. Unfortunately, this created an uncomfortable tension at the table. The food itself was just okay--not terrible, but definitely not worth the nearly $70 bill for two adult meals and one kids' meal. On top of that, we were surprised to see a 20% automatic gratuity added to both checks, especially considering there were only four adult meals and two kids' meals total. What made the visit particularly disappointing was the service. While we were still chatting with our friends, maybe 30 mins in, a staff member began cleaning the table right in front of us, blocking our view and repeatedly interrupting with questions like "Are you done with this plate?" It felt very rushed and unwelcoming. Moments later, our waitress returned asking, "Check?" and then "Dessert?"--but by then, we laughed because we thought "are we even allowed dessert?" we honestly felt like we weren't wanted there. I've never experienced such poor service in this way before. Sadly, the combination of average food, the unnecessary automatic tipping, and the rushed, unfriendly service means I won't be returning. Edit: it's now the morning after this experience and everyone who had the barria has upset stomachs. Our friend was up all night throwing up! read more

La Cantinita - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

The food and service is good however a huge mistake was made. I asked for a mild hot sauce (I'm great with mild and medium) but this was excessively hot to the point that it had no flavor just straight insane burn. My tongue and lips were literally numb. Couldn't find the server for a while and finally waved her down and she brought me a glass of milk with ice and said sorry multiple times. I could not enjoy my food after that. My husband LOVES very spicy hot sauces and even he couldn't do more than a pin size amount of whatever they gave. read more

La Cantinita - Kids chicken fingers - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

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Customer service from the manager was extremely disappointing. By the way I didn't get to order anything. So I'm not rating the food in this review. read more

When you walk in the decor is fantastic. Really loved the vibe and all the photo opportunities. The waitress was polite and attentive. The food was delicious. I personally ate the steak tacos and they were fabulous. My two complaints are 1. We were a party of 4 with a newborn and got charged a large party tip. We weren't even a party and would have tipped what she had put on the bill, but it's the fact that it was added for 4 people. My 2nd complaint is the amount of time it took for the food to come out. It took 1 hour and there were only two tables in the restaurant when we sat down. That is a concern if they are busy how much longer would the wait for food be? I will definitely be coming back though in the future. read more

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Had a really good experience here overall. The restaurant itself is spacious and has some beautiful artwork throughout, which gave the place a great vibe and made it comfortable for our large group. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the music -- it felt a little too loud and intense at times. We came with a party of 10+ people and ordered a little bit of everything, from guacamole and chips to enchiladas, burritos, platters, and other entrees. Honestly, everything we tried was really good. The portions were generous, the food was flavorful, and the drinks -- both alcoholic and non-alcoholic -- were well made. The service was good too. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good food, good drinks, and a fun spot to hang out with friends or family. read more

Great good and service! Ambiance is very fun and there's a live DJ with people dancing in the middle of the restaurant. Good spot for a celebration and big groups. There's also a nice bar. Food was good, came out within 10 minutes! Our waitress was friendly and helpful. I wouldn't say it's a spot for children because the music was extremely loud. Overall a place to party, eat, drink, and dance. read more

8/30/25- 2pm. Julian is a wonderful bartender! Warm and welcoming greetings! The shrimp quesadilla is huge and delicious! So many shrimp and cheese! Omg! I ate till I couldn't eat anymore and I took 3 huge pieces home! Definitely save room for dessert!!Their tres Leches is the best! I love this restaurant!!! Everything is delicious! Great wine! Great service and ambiance! read more

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My party had 9 and they will write up to 6 separate checks. For that reason alone I doubt we'll be back. It's loud so conversation is not so easy. The chair backs are round, the kind you can't hang anything on. 9 women carrying bags need somewhere to put them. Some in the group have food sensitivities to milk and cheese, wheat. There's 1 or 2 items without cheese. All have option for flour or corn tortillas but the person bringing food out doesn't know the difference between flour and corn and says there is only flour. They're not. At least 3 of us thought the food was very dry and don't want to go back. I even added a bowl of salsa to mine to no avail, still dry meat. The salsa has no heat whatsoever but the chips were good and crisp. 20% tip was automatically added to each of the 6 checks. Glad we looked and noticed. Waitstaff speaks little English. Took 3 requests for one of our people to get more water. I did not take any photos. read more

20% Service Charge, server never informed us and there was nothing posted, not even in the menu. Supposed owner hid from us.

Obsessed with this place! My co-workers and I are here every week for lunch (we are here so often that the staff know us now). The food is delicious and the service is exceptional. I haven't had a bad meal here. Everything is tasty and seasoned to perfection. The decor is super cute and decorative. They also have different themes/deals during the week. You won't be disappointed here. read more

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This was a good spot both my son & I liked it! The man that greeted us was very nice and the server was ok could have been more attentive. The birria tacos and chicken tacos were delicious I was so surprised how good it was. My next trip I will order the birria tacos. My son ordered it and I tasted a bit of it and it was delicious. I only gave a 4 due to service but I would have given 4.5 but that's not an option. Server was ok not bad though but could have been better. So, I need to update my review because 4 stars is not enough they deserve a 5. The serve was excellent she was very kind & patient. Not once I had to get her attention and made sure we were pleased with our food. This time I went with my spouse and we ordered the birria tacos which is my Favorite, he ordered the steak & chicken taco special just for $6.99 on Tues & the cheese dip with chips was delicious very fresh. I love this place for my taco Tuesday the food has been spot on and service improved. read more

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The place is beautiful and so was the ambience. Unfortunately the food wasn't as good as the appearance. The drinks were good and at a reasonable price. The promotion prices weren't in affect because of the day (cinco de mayo) which.. it did not say that on the ig... mind you I went because of the special. The service from our server was why I gave it a 3 star. I like how they offer tortillas for free which by the way was very stale . We mentioned it to waitress and all she said was that they were supposed to taste that way. Didn't bother to offer brining us another in replace . She disregarded our request and questions. I do have to say I will try the place again however at the bar. Maybe for appetizers and a drink. Not as a sit down dinner. read more

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The prices are ridiculous high. The food is poor quality. The service is as bad as Taco Bell. The outside appearance lures you in with the lights and music. But the experience is not worth it. So many other restaurants to go to. The music was so loud we tried to sit outside so we could talk. read more

OH YES!!! Ambiance: The restaurant was nice and stylish. Very colorful with street artwork on the wall. The restaurant is photo worthy with different quotes, swings and LED lights. There is plenty of room to move about. I can see this place having an amazing brunch with a DJ. Drinks: I had a coconut margarita and I wanted to stay and try every drink on the menu. They got creative with the drinks and the bartender mixed it well. Food: The food menu is very extensive from appetizers, to tacos, quesadillas and burgers. There seems to be something for everyone. I chose the surf and turf quesadilla. It did NOT upset. It was well seasoned and thick. Oddly, I loved how the cheese tasted. You maybe wondering about the Birria burrito... DELICIOUS! It was seasoned and well balanced flavors. Everything was fresh and amazing. Service: Everyone from the hostess to the server were very pleasant. And the food came out fast. They have daily specials and a DJ on Friday and Saturday. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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I give this place less than 1 year to close down First the good thing - the margarita. It was good but expected for a $25 margarita. The food - horrible. I ordered steak nachos and the steak was cold and tasted like it was cooked days ago. Gross. The shrimp quesadilla - also gross. The shrimp tasted like rubber and tasteless. I don't know how they prep the food but I have a feeling days in advance. I asked for hot sauce and they don't have it. Only rojo sauce and it's an up charge. The mariachi band - great concept but so loud we couldn't have a conversation at dinner. Then the mariachi band was letting the guests sing and it turned into a super loud karaoke fest. It was torture. read more

La Cantinita - The shrimp from the quesadilla. Tasted like rubber. - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

This is definitely not the restaurant it originally was. As a long time patron since they first opened, we will not be returning. It was difficult to order/comprehend what food I was asking to order- a meal I've purchased every time since this place originally opened! The capability of the staff left much to be desired. We were the only ones in the entire restaurant and it took excessively long to get food. They didn't honor the rewards email I was sent either. This place is a shell of its former self and I cannot in good faith recommend anyone goes there under these new owners. Avoid. I would give zero stars if that was an option. read more

Second time here, hasn't disappointed yet. Always leave full and with a doggy bag. Don't fear chips and salsa come complimentary, at least when you eat in, every item I have ordered has been fresh, flavorful, and satisfactory. Staff has been friendly and welcoming every trip here. The vibes are lit as well, perfect environment for social events and dancing if you're into that type of stuff. read more

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My husband and I stopped by with another couple for lunch. This was our very first time visiting since the placed opened. It looks great inside, very nicely decorated with wonderful music playing. We arrived and were seated right away. There were not many patrons dining in at the time. Our waiter stopped by and took our drink and appetizers orders a few minutes after we were sat down. He was very helpful when asked for recommendations and or to explain what certain dishes were. Our food came out within a reasonable time. We had great company and enjoyed ourselves very much. The food was decent, cooked to order but not as flavorful as we were hoping. read more

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. While the restaurant wasn't busy, the service was unusually slow, and it took a long time for everything to come out. We assumed they may have been short-staffed, but the delays were still noticeable. We also brought our own birthday cake. The staff took it to the back to cut, but the slices served at the table were extremely small. Later, the waiter mentioned there was only a small piece left to take home. Knowing I ordered a larger cake specifically to have leftovers, it was clear the amount remaining didn't match what had been served, which was disappointing. The drinks were good, but overall the quality of the food and service felt a bit off. With improvements, this place could be better, but this experience didn't fully meet expectations. read more

We had so much fun celebrating our friends birthday here. The food was great and there was a variety of Tex-mex style foods. We ordered the margarita flights and they put on such a fun show bringing the drinks out. On the weekends a Dj plays at 8pm. Service was great, the servers were attentive to our big table. Would come back again read more

La Cantinita - Chips and guac - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

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A fun spot to grab a drink or dinner. Their margaritas are absolutely delicious and the food is delicious. Hang at the cool bar or table inside and enjoy the ac with their DJ playing music. Either inside or outside the bar weekend mariachi band is always a fun experience. We enjoy a couple margaritas, free chips and salsa, and order a variety of their tacos for our local quick date night. read more

Great food, excellent service, super fun music. When you are ready to have a good time ... head to "LaCantinita" ... read more

La Cantinita - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Great food, great atmosphere, will definitely be back! Our server was very attentive as well read more

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Precios muy elevados para la poca calidad de productos. Margarítas eran solo hielo . La mesera muy amable y siempre fue buena .

Food was decent. I can't say they are the best tacos I've had. The waitress was on point and very attentive. The place is just a bit dark, they need a little more life in there. We will definitely be back, as I tried my wife's Barrie beef tacos and they were really good. Expect good Salsa and chips. Nothing to complain about them. read more

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La Cantinita in Royal Palm Beach has the aesthetic of a place that wants to be great. The wall art is vibrant, the music sets a lively tone, and walking in you genuinely expect a solid, flavorful experience. Unfortunately, the food and service did not live up to the promise of the atmosphere. My wife ordered a frozen strawberry margarita and it arrived on the rocks. Rather than send it back, she decided to just drink it, and that is where things started to unravel. What should have been a simple correction became the beginning of a series of disappointments. We started with the street corn. It was decent in flavor, but it inexplicably came topped with lettuce. Warm lettuce mixed into hot corn creates a strange, soggy texture that throws off the entire bite. It is a small detail, but one that signals a lack of thought in execution. It was Taco Tuesday, with a special of two tacos for 6.99. The waitress upsold us, warning that the tacos were very small. We agreed and ordered two plates. In the end, the size was not the issue. The problem was quality. The tacos were extremely overcooked and lacked any real flavor distinction. They were simply nothing special, and for a place that leans into Mexican street food vibes, that is a major miss. We also ordered a side of plantains, which arrived drenched in crema and cotija cheese. There was far more sour cream and cheese than plantains. Instead of complementing the sweetness, it completely overpowered it. Balance is everything in Latin cuisine, and this dish had none. The final frustration came with the bill. The specials board advertised margaritas at 5.99 with an additional dollar for flavor. However, we were charged 17 dollars for the margarita. When we questioned it, the waitress explained that it was due to house liquor. That should have been communicated upfront. Transparency matters, especially when pricing differs so drastically from what is advertised. In total, about 80 dollars for two taco plates, one margarita, street corn, and a side of plantains simply did not feel justified. The atmosphere was decent, but service missteps and subpar food quality ultimately killed the vibe. I say this honestly, and as someone who appreciates Hispanic cuisine deeply, I would not recommend La Cantinita. It looked promising, but the overall experience was underwhelming and not worth a return visit. read more

This place gets a 10/10 such great food I definitely recommend. Such great service too. The best Mexican restaurant! read more

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Randy came to the rescue- I have food allergies and no one else was trying to be helpful. He went back to the kitchen to check and make sure the food was safe! Very kind and helpful! read more

This place has fun decor and atmosphere. It is very loud so not the best place to enjoy dinner if you want to be able to talk with your family/friends. The service was not the best. The Birria tacos were extremely salty, I would not order again. Not impressed. read more

The jury is still out on La Cantinita. It's a great Mexican restaurant concept located in the Southern Palms Plaza that's a heavily trafficked area with such stores and fast casual locations as Costco, HomeGoods, Panera Bread, and Starbucks amongst others. They have a great bar area with decently made drinks -- the gin and tonics are dependable and I dig their tequila-based drinks. The ambiance is a combination of vibrant colors, neon lights, an Instagram ready setting with a swing and grassy backdrop by the front entrance. However, the food leaves a bit to be desired. Granted, they just recently opened so there may be some kinks to iron out but to have an item like the pork belly bites that were so overcooked to where they were hard as rocks. One of my friends thought she was going to crack her teeth. For a dish as alluring as pork belly, that's a big no-no to have it come out some unappetizing. While the carnitas tacos were better and had a nice savoriness to them, I didn't think they were anything to write home about. Additionally, it wasn't clear how to access the menus since there didn't seem to be any hard copies of them around, and you were basically expected to look on the website through your phone to review and place your order, which was weird, since this is not Taco Bell or Shake Shack. Hopefully, they can make the adjustments. I would love to come back and try them again since they are in a great location and I like the interior and the bar layout. Plus the bartenders were friendly. But the food has to improve. read more

The food is great. The experience is amazing as well, but I will say it is a little hard to understand the servers with music blasting and that they are not all fluent in English. read more

La Cantinita - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

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Nicest most competent staff. The food is boring unseasoned and uninspired. the final kicker is the intestinal discomfort Sad to say but avoid read more

I really hope this place can stand the test of time because I have to say the food was outstanding. This location has been a few different restaurants in the past and have shut down and so I want to see this place continue because I loved the food. My only complaint would be the salsa they bring to the table at the beginning. Good flavor but no heat. Fire that thing up!!! I say let your customers sweat a little and if people complain than they buy themselves a margarita. read more

This is my first time at this establishment with my boyfriend, the setting was nice at first. We got two burritos with a burger. We ordered the burger to be WELL DONE with no jalapeños on it, there was plenty of jalapeños and RAW ON THE INSIDE. Then we payed extra for topping, which was not given to us either! I will never come back here and I wish there were No stars as an option. My boyfriend talked to the manager about the order and he responded " People usually like the burgers like this" and "You're probably still just a kid" because we did not receive the the order CORRECT. The burger was still breathing!! I've never had a burger made and SERVED TO ME and then to respond like this, you should've tried to eat it your damn self. read more

La Cantinita - El Santo Burger - Mexican Near Me - Royal Palm Beach, Florida

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Went for our first time today and I must say the main food was so delicious. Not a huge fan of the salsa. It was good but too watery and not chunky enough for my liking. Also the street corn could use some improvement. But the staff was great to us and did all they could to make sure we were happy. What we truly were impressed with was the Birria tacos and Birria shrimp and steak burrito. The taste of those were by far the best we've had for sure. The tacos were crisped perfectly and the burrito was magnificent. I think you'd be hard pressed to find better. 5 stars for those dishes for sure. And because of that, we will be back again. read more

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