MC feels like a hole in the wall sort of place, with a lot of character and great vibe. It is a but snug inside because there isn't too many seating options. We did see that there is an outdoor seating upstairs but with how cold it's been, don't think it's open just yet. Parking is available in the back, as well as their main entrance). I missed it the first time, but they do have a stand with a big M. They have a pretty good selection of liquor and pretty $$$. In order to see the prices of each item, you gotta scan the qr code which is on the top right corner of the menu. The food was pretty good but on the pricer end. Which I totally get, with how the service is! We got an appetizer, a few dishes to split and a dessert. By the time we finished the main dishes, the waitress took all the plates and brought us new silverware for the delicious churro and ice cream. I absolutely love that they have many different kinds of salsa and oh my goodness, the chips (although a bit oily) was pretty good! You can definitely tell they make their chips in house. read more

M Cantina - Churros with avocado ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

This is an updated review. The first time I went was for dinner. I gave this spot a 5/5. I was excited to take my cousin for lunch. She's also an elite reviewer and I wanted to show off my newly beloved hidden gem. However, maybe lunch is just not a good time to go. When we walked in my cousin was told she's not allowed to take pictures inside the restaurant so you can't see the ambiance. This was the first time I was ever told that. But, later we asked if we could take pictures of the food and we were told yes. So not the biggest deal but something to note for other reviewers. So, the tortillas from the chicken tacos were cold. The waitress kept coming back and lingering to take our order, and rush us out. She even made the comment "you guys are slow eaters." It felt very uncomfortable. We usually like to go to lunch we order appetizers (ceviche and soup), then an entree (tacos). Usually we get dessert and drinks but due to the waitress we decided to skip on these and just leave. We were sat upstairs so I guess she didn't like to keep going up and down. However no one else was dining in at the time so I'm not sure what the rush was. The waitress even made the comment that she was the owners sister in law. She came up to me and asked me if I was his neighbor and stated my last name and asked if I was related to another restaurant owner. She took my phone number at the beginning, I'm not sure why there was no wait. So I am unsure if that's how she got my name because I didn't give it to her. Which was just uneasy to me. Again I loved the dinner the other night. So I don't want to say never go. These are just my thoughts so yall can know what you are getting into. read more

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This is a cool place. Food was good and they had a ton of sauces. I felt the prices were a bit high in my opinion for both the food and drinks so for that reason I probably will not return but food was good. Service was alright but overall not very friendly and wasn't wowed by my visit. The menu stated NO CHANGES, NO MODIFICATIONS, NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO ALTERATIONS so keep that in mind if you plan to visit. read more

M Cantina - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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M Cantina has a really creative Mexican menu. The chef has wonderful vision and the food was very good. The service was excellent, attentive, and very efficient. The decor was vibrant and lively. The cocktail menu is impressive and our drinks were great. We had the duck tacos, the surf and turf tacos, the chips and salsa quad, esquite, the passion fruit and coconut ceviche, which had shrimp and scallops in it, & the cinco leches cake. We were told that it's jalapeño season in Mexico and there did seem to be a little extra kick in some of the dishes. Overall, this was a wonderful experience and we can't wait to go back. read more

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Great Service, the salsa/Sauce selection when your food is brought out makes this stand out from any Mexican dining experience I've ever had. The Ambiance was amazing overall would recommend you bring 3 or more people with you so you can all try as many tacos as you can. Everything on the menu was A+ !! read more

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I've been to M Cantina many times since they first opened. I never had anything less than an excellent dining experience on any of those occasions. From the courteous staff, the excellent food and the beautifully intimate atmosphere, there is nothing to dislike about this restaurant. Some people may complain about the prices, but I can say with certainty that if you want Tex Mex or cheap Mexican takeout this is not your place. The owners use only the best quality ingredients to create unique items that borrow heavily from authentic Mexican cuisine. Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Dearborn, if not in Michigan read more

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Service from Heidi was outstanding she made recommendations and answered all our questions and was very pleasant. Food was good had four types of tacos - filet, duck, chicken and pork. We also got the fajitas appetizer. I really like the beef the best and pork was 18 hour cooked. They have additional sauces that you can add to all the dishes. I would come back to get more tacos and try more dishes. read more

M Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Where is the button for six stars?? M Cantina is PHENOMENAL!! The Mixology is next level and the way they combine ingredients for your food is just unmatched. If you want delicious experience from start to finish, visit M Cantina! Our waiter was excellent and everything came out quickly. We ate upstairs this time and it had a really nice ambience and lots of natural light. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants of all time. read more

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Awesome!! A little tricky to find but worth the hunt. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Open for Thanksgiving. Thanks to the staff for being here Amazing drink list. The South of Rio is delicious. The tortilla soup was outstanding. Highly recommended. Chicken tinga tacos are loaded. Churrasco tacos are flavorful. And all the sauces. Dessert is phenomenal!! read more

M Cantina - Tortilla soup. Yummy - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Amazing place - great service , knowledgeable servers , authentic and delicious - this is a special place Great environment and decorations read more

M Cantina - Lime margarita - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

A great spot for high end Mexican cuisine. What really makes this place stand out is their impressive lineup of 20+ house made spicy sauces each one crafted with care. read more

M Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

M Cantina is a great spot for gourmet Mexican food. My friends and I split the chips and salsa quad which is a great shareable. I ordered the soup as well that really hit the spot! We also had several orders of tacos that everyone enjoyed. Service was a bit slower that day but understandable. Ambiance here is great! read more

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Today we had lunch with 2 of our friends at M Cantina in Dearborn. We had dined here before and we were really looking forward to a wonderful experience. The female waitress had an attitude and was very arrogant before we even sat down. We asked to sit outside and she said no, the cushions might be wet from the day before rain. Truth is, they did not want to set the table outside on a beautiful day. Our friend is gluten and dairy free. We ordered the fajita bites as a starter. They came with 8 pieces, enough for each of us to have 2. However, they all had cheese on them. We asked if we could have 2 without cheese and she said no! That's the way they come and we don't make exceptions. Then we asked to have more sauce for the chips we ordered and she said no, that is all you get unless you want to purchase a larger bowl. A glass of Chalk Hill Chardonnay was $20 for a 6 oz pour. I thought I was getting the house wine. The prices are not listed on the menu and you have to use the QR code to see prices on your phone. A 20% gratuity was added automatically becasue we had a party of 4. The food and drinks are way overpriced. $30 for 3 tacos that were ok, not outstanding. We will not be returning anytime soon. read more

Good ambience. The food was fresh and delicious. Service was awesome. They had good vegetarian options.

Very attractive restaurant. Enjoyed speaking with the owner/chef and his wife. Excellent presentation of food/tacos on wooden planks. Homemade sauces. The three of us each had 3 tacos: potatoes, chicken, and shrimp. They were all superb! We shared one serving of rice and beans. Everyone went home happy and satisfied! read more

M Cantina - Grilled Shrimp Tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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the best thing here is the food - YUM. I felt like I was sitting in Polanco in Mexico City with this level of gourmet food. the salsas/guac included with the chips were insanely good, I would have been happy if that were my only part of my meal. strawberry lemonade was DELICIOUS! topped with strawberry chunks and a lemon slice. the tlayuda was also very delicious. not pictured, but the chocolate lava cake we got at the end was to die for. I'm drooling just thinking about it. the cecina tacos were slightly underwhelming after the delicious apps. but I can't wait to come back and try many of their other yummy sounding food items! read more

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Oh I love this place but wow they have changed their "vibes". Everything is still the same but I don't remember needing reservations or paying sooo much for the food. I would probably not come here next time I visit bc it's too expensive for what it is/the experience. read more

1 star - This felt like an intentional scam This place is deeply deceptive, and I would warn anyone to be extremely careful dining here. The menu has no prices listed anywhere. There is a small QR code, but the waiter never told us that's where the prices were hidden. We were never informed what anything cost. Given that this is Mexican food in Dearborn, we reasonably did not expect anything outrageous. The original bill was already around $200, which was shocking on its own. Then, without explanation or warning, gratuity was already included, and the total ended up being close to $400. Let me be very clear: this did NOT include drinks -- we didn't order any. $400 for food alone, with hidden pricing, is absurd. The food itself was also unacceptable. The tacos tasted burnt and inedible. When we asked to swap them out, management refused and alluded to the idea that customers purposely return food, which was insulting and dismissive. Instead of addressing a legitimate quality issue, they implied we were acting in bad faith. Between the hidden prices, the surprise mandatory gratuity, the shockingly inflated bill, and management that treats customers like scammers, this experience felt intentionally predatory. This isn't upscale dining -- it's a setup designed to take as much money as possible while offering zero accountability. Bad food. Worse service. Shady management practices. Avoid this place unless you enjoy being blindsided by your bill and disrespected when you speak up. read more

Do you like tequila? Do you want upscale Mexican food that tastes great? Then get on over to M Cantina. The craft cocktails mixed by nationally renowned mixologist, Junior Moreno, is also a bonus. This place could easily be a five star restaurant. The only thing that makes it less is that they insist that you must have a reservation and makes you put up a card to make one. And the way they try to enforce it, especially when the restaurant is empty on slow days is very off putting. But... and this is a serious but, the food and drinks will make you forget any bad taste that's left in your mouth from the host stand experience. The decor is culturally themed and gives the place a really authentic feel. There is dining room seating with a nice view of the kitchen, a bar, an outdoor patio, and an upstairs with room for larger groups. They have the largest tequila collection around and they will split a pour in two to share which makes for a nice date night tasting experience. The food is simply amazing! Hands down the best tacos I've ever had. Enough said. Trust me. Go here. You will love it. read more

M Cantina - Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Wow! Food was incredible. Service was perfect. I can't believe this was my first time. Amazing flavor. Best duck taco I ever had! Scallop taco was amazing! Desert was great. Group had Flan and tiramisu. little pricey but quality! read more

I was stunned by the pricing here. Had lunch by myself on a weekday. Three small steak tacos were $30, and a single iced tea effectively cost over $11 after tax and their mandatory 20% service fee. My total for 3 tacos and one iced tea was $47.88. The food was fine but absolutely not worth luxury-pricing levels, especially with forced tipping baked in. You don't expect to walk in for tacos and walk out feeling financially mugged. Transparency is badly needed -- diners deserve to know what they're paying before ordering. read more

If you read the reviews with low ratings, it is easy to see the reviews are not based on the food or drinks. This place was truly amazing. This smaller venue on Michigan Ave between Schaefer and I-94 is two floors and has an unbelievably selection of tequilas, bourbons and scotches; like next level bottles! 50 year old scotch? Hundreds of unicorn bottles of bourbon? One of, if not the, largest selection of agave spirits in the country. The craft cocktails were some of the best I had ever had. (By far the best Manhattan I have ever had.) John was a waiter and he was absolutely amazing. We started our meal with chips and salsa which actually came with salsa, pico, guacamole and bean dip with a side of the Mexican street corn. This was also served with a hot sauce try of 18 different hot sauces from Peanut to El Diablo! For our meal, we split Peking Duck Tacos and Braised Short Rub Tacos. The Peking Duck was the best taco I have ever tasted in my life! We ended our meal with the Cinco Leches cake which was light and delightful. Truly an amazing meal and experience albeit extremely expensive. Our bill averaged just over $100 per person. read more

Amazing food! This place really does live up to the hype. We got the chips and salsa, Peking duck tacos, and the Barbacoa tacos and finished with the ice cream trio. Everything was well executed. Flavors were clean and complex without being too much. The ice cream was quite sweet but that's just a personal preference. Our server was friendly and helpful maybe a bit too attentive if anything. We also got the Coming Up Roses and the Mexican Bramble. Both were phenomenal. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The tacos were the best we've ever had (8 of us had the same sentiment), and the service couldn't have been better. There are some funky "rules" here, an example being no modifications on anything, but they are all designed around a truly authentic Mexican food experience. The service was outstanding, and Heidi took incredible care of us the entire way through. read more

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This is my second time visiting this place and I will be back again. It's not close to my home but worth the drive. Outstanding atmosphere, they have an upstairs and downstairs both with full bar access. The entire staff were amazing! I wish I remembered our waiter's name to list it here- he was phenomenal! Attentive and advised a drink called the Cubico and we subbed for Mezcal tequila (not pictured) that was out of this world! The presentation of the drink was very fragrant in the best way! All of the tacos we've tried are awesome and all offering a different flavor palate, however I think the passion fruit coconut ceviche is my favorite thing on the menu so far! Hope this review helps :) Highly recommended read more

M Cantina - Passionfruit Passion Fruit & Coconut Ceviche Autumn Breeze - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Food was alright. Service was O.K. Could have been 100000x better. I walked in there for my lunch break, expected to pay a decently high price for some good food. I walked out, get charged $60 for eating 3 tacos and having a drink. This place may look quite nice, but they are scamming you for your money. Waitresses don't even bother to let you know anything about the pricing. $60 for a meal by myself is utterly ridiculous!!!!!!!!!! Your food isn't even that good. You should get a one star from me. read more

The restaurant is very cozy. The wait staff is very personable and knowledgeable about the food and drinks. The margarita I had was and the tacos were perfect!!!! read more

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Such a cool place! Please be aware that reservations are required. I was able to make one on the spot, and was seated upstairs. An extremely helpful server explained the specials and gave some of her recommendations. I went with some chips and salsa to start with. These aren't complimentary, but they are so good, that I didn't mind. They were freshly fried, still warm, and properly salted. The chips come with guacamole, a black bean dip, pico, and a salsa. I really like the guacamole, though it was spicy! The black bean dip was also delicious. The salsa seemed superfluous as I was presented with a tray of 20 different salsas, ranging from mild peanut to super hot (don't remember the name). I really liked the aioli flavored salsa, but it was hot! I ordered the short rib tacos, and they were good. I wish the mole bbq sauce tasted more of mole, and less of like bbq, but that's just because I'm not a huge bbq sauce fan. The tacos were delicious with a combination of the avocado salsa and serrano salsa (suggested by my server). I would order these again, but there's lots of other things I'd like to try first. read more

It's been a long time coming. This restaurant has been in my bookmarks for the longest time. Now that we here, let's do this. Let's jump right into the food food shall we. Chips: one of the appetizers that come in. Served with 4 different condiments. Salsa, Pico, Bean and Guac which was really nice so you can stack a chip however you like it. Chapulines: I seen it in travel shows and always2q been wanting to try it. Omg, it's so good. Top a few of these on a nacho chip, a little pico, drizzle some bean salsa and down the hatch. Or you can smash em as is. Extreme yummy mode breh! Chicatanas: These were interesting,, they're pretty good. Top a nacho chip with em or as is as well. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the crickets better. Main Event Mode Tacos of the Day: They were serving Peking Duck tacos that day. Since I'm partial to duck, I was totally about it. Sauce, meat, fixing, and over all flavor. Tick, tick, tick and tick! Just watch the sodium,, este tacos un poco demasiado salado. Slow Roasted Pork Tacos: Esta comeda para mi marido. I traded him one of my duck for his pork. It's definitely super good. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Dessert Cinco Leches Cake: If you've heard of tres leches,, say hello to the cinco leches. Because 3 is not enough you gotta do 5 types of milk. This one's super dope. I loved it and would totally eat this dessert again. This place is really dope. I like the fact that they're unapologetic with their cuisine. This definitely gets major points in my score card. Service was also super amazing, we were taken cared of in the best way possible. Amazing staff. Plus the atmosphere is really awesome. The drinks were superb as well. ¡Muchos gracias y hasta pronto! Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!! read more

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BE WARNED!!! Hands down, one of the worst experiences I have ever had at a restaurant. The worst part, aside from the overpriced & underwhelming food and margaritas, was how incredibly rude and disrespectful the manager was to us. I've never been treated so badly by anyone working in a restaurant. Frankly, our jaws were on the floor after she walked away, with no attempt to resolve our issue. The server was nice, and we had good rapport with her, but she was pretty pushy in trying to get us to order "extras" that come with upcharges. We started with a margarita (no salt) and guacamole. The margarita came with a lot of salt and spice so we sent it back and she brought the correct order. No problem there. Before the guac came, we ordered two taco dinners-- steak fajita tacos and the special scallop tacos. I will preface this by saying that nothing we ordered indicated having jalapeños it. I always double check because I have a sensitivity to spice and told the server that when she tried to upsell me on a jalapeño margarita. Then the guacamole came. Man, it was really spicy! I asked the server about it and we were told that their guac has jalapeños in it and sometimes it comes out spicier than other times. Ok... I didn't complain, just only ate a little bit and worked around the chunks. Then our tacos came. We noticed right away that the steak fajita tacos didn't have much actual steak in them, but started to eat. I took one bite and my mouth was on fire! I couldn't eat those tacos at all. When I asked the server if they could remake them without spice, she basically said, no, that's how they come and sometimes the onions and peppers are spicy. But if I put some garlic sauce on it that will help. What?? Made no sense. I pressed about it and said I can't eat them and could they please remake them without whatever spicy thing was added. She basically gave me a bunch of excuses and said she could box them up and maybe someone else would want them and I could order something else. I was like, uh no thanks, can I speak to the manager? Little did I know I was in for a nasty surprise. While waiting for her to arrive, I tried the scallop tacos. The scallops were undercooked. Gross. This is where it got really bad. First of all, the manager had an attitude as soon as she approached the table. When I told her the tacos were way too spicy for me to eat, she said that the fajita tacos come with guac and pico de gallo and both of those have jalapeños. I kindly said, right, but it's not clear that they are made with jalapeños and had I known, I wouldn't have ordered that. She continues to school me on how pico de gallo is always made with jalapeños, and proceeded to show me the menu and say, "you saw the menu and it says they have guacamole and pico", I said again that I eat guacamole and pico at Mexican restaurants all the time and they are never this spicy. She then said I was trying to tell her how they should make their food. I most certainly was not, and suggested that perhaps they should denote items that are spicy on the menu so guests know and don't order it if they are sensitive to spice. She basically said she is Mexican so she should know and I should have known when I ordered the tacos because the ingredients were listed. I again said that the menu doesn't indicate jalepenos.. and around again we went. She was relentless in scolding me. I asked her why she was being so rude and she finally said, is there anything else I can help you with? I said, well you're not willing to fix the issue so I guess not. We never even had a chance to mention the undercooked scallops. We looked at eachother in complete shock that this is how they run their business. I was excited to go to M Cantina, but after the extreme rudeness, and the $170 price tag for a shitty dinner, I promise we will never be back. P.s. I have had bad restaurant experiences before but was never motivated to write a review because I try to give the benefit of the doubt, but felt inclined to share this to save others from choosing M Cantina read more

We came here as a group of 8 people as team Christmas luncheon and we were very happy for picking this one up. All the servers gave us great suggestions and we absolutely loved all the items we ordered. The duck taco is exceptionally nice and also their famous chicken tinga. We would definitely come here again for a happy hour or so. read more

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I stumbled across M Cantina and was pleasantly surprised at how high quality this restaurant was. Came for the margaritas left with a forever date night spot. The corn was spectacular it wasn't your classic cotija and mayo either. The quad chips and salsa dip was amazing as well, I'm in love with the black bean queso. Our margaritas were beautiful especially mine with the real roses included. I was excited for the ceviche which was terrible but a bit too sweet for me, next time I'll request more jalapeño, the shrimp and scallop portions were good. The bar itself was insane, according to our host it's the biggest tequila bar in the country with their most expensive bottle being a Patron that $2500 a shot. Can wait to revisit and try the entree menu. read more

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I live for experiences and this is exactly what I got at M Cantina. Amazing!!! You can find parking behind the restaurant and enter from the back or front. Once we parked, we were greeted by a friendly employee that let us know our table would be available soon. While we waited, we were able to sit at the bar. We were provided an iPad with the list of drinks made by the liquid chef. Note: noting can be substituted or modify; but don't let the ingredients scare you because you will we soooo happy with the experience. I was! I tried three drinks - South of the Rim, Cubico, and Fresco Picante. They were sooo amazing! The liquid chef aka bartender makes very unique drinks. I can't wait to go back to try more. Time for the food. Amazing!!! We started off with the esquites with cheese and grasshoppers. I'm a big fan of trying new things and this did not disappoint. If you think it's weird, the grasshoppers tasted like seeds. Who doesn't like cheese and corn? Pair this combo with all the amazing sauces, you will sure be happy. For dinner, we got the smoked brisket tacos and the chicken fajita tacos. Sooo delicious! Service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful when it came to figuring out what to eat. Seriously, every single person we interacted with was so kind! Thank you!! Will I go back?! Absolutely! Reservations are a must! It's a small place and with Covid, they do space people in the restaurant. Without reservations, dinner isn't an option. read more

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This place is great! A little off the beaten path in Dearborn - you have to go in through the back door and there is a small parking lot. The décor is really cool - lots of lit up skulls and such - a very nicely lit bar. I also love that you can see the kitchen - it's my favorite part about going out to dinner here. They were very busy - reservations only, I believe, on a Friday night. But we had excellent service the whole time, and didn't wait too long to get food. I started with one of their alcohol free drinks - it was lovely, and there are lots of NA options, which I really appreciate. Drinks made with fresh fruit and herbs and served in nice glassware. Perfect! As for food, we had a chicken flatbread that was really delicious and savory and we split an order of fajitas with extra tortillas. Those were the best fajitas I've had in awhile and I was very impressed with the array of homemade sauces. So many things looked good on the menu, and they even had some unusual street food like crickets. I think it would be great to go with a group and try a bunch of things. Love this place and can't wait to return! read more

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Woah. The guacamole/house made chips were so tasty and the duck taco was extremely flavorful. Out of bounds! The staff was friendly and food was fresh. I sampled their tacos and guacamole from their tent at the USA Wine and Food Fest so I haven't visited the location just yet but their restaurant is located Dearborn. I will update my review soon once I check it out! read more

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It's small & quaint and for some possibly a bit pricey but the service and the food were amazing. Our server was so thorough and kind, he explained the menu and cocktail menu fluently. We actually chose 2 of his recommendations that we enjoyed. The salsa de frijol was DELICIOUS and the roasted tomato salsa too. I ordered the Chiles Rellenos Tacos that were Amazing, the flavor was definitely there. I will lost certainly be back for more read more

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Very strict " policies" like no outside food/drink (I had to put my bottled water in my purse or take it back to the car, no substitutions, no photos or videos of the restaurant without owner permission). Food was good, be aware of smaller portions. read more

M Cantina - Crispy Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Amazing Mexican fusion. Very creative and delicious food and drink. And the staff are very friendly. Great service! Outstanding ambience as well with beautiful artwork inspired by mexican/central American culture. read more

M Cantina is a delicious upscale fusion restaurant you must try! It is tucked away on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, but has downtown Detroit feels with it's artistic flare and mash of flavors and textures! We started with chips, salsa, guacamole, and corn queso, which was amazing. I grabbed a ginger mojito to wash it down. It was so flavorful- just what I needed for the meal to come. I ordered the fish tacos, panko breaded cod served over guacamole and pico, topped with toasted brussel sprout leaves, which was super delicious. The elote was made to perfection, with just the right amount of mayo and cojita cheese. I added a side of sweet plantains, to cleanse my palate between bites. We cannot wait to come back to this cantina! There are so many things on the menu I wanted to try, it was difficult for me to choose! read more

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Could eat just their chips and amazing salsas! The black bean salsa in particular was a table favorite among four of us. Beautiful cocktails, delicious food all around, great ambuance, terrific service... my only small complaint is the prices, which will keep us from returning next week. For special occasions though! read more