Social Cantina is basically the Tap with a 200% increase in their Mexican cuisine selection and a -70% on American cuisine. Great place for friends or dates. P.S. get the fish tacos. Wowza. read more

Fun atmosphere with a great menu variety. The food is good and has a different flavor with spices, lime juice, and avocado. It's good! You can buy one taco and order a variety or choose from cantina bowls, quesadillas, salads. I had the cheese quesadilla and it was tasty. Their margaritas are amazing!!! read more

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In my opinion, I didn't find this place to be worth the hype it's been receiving nor is it worth the money you'll be dishing out (trust me, it's expensive for the little amount of food you receive). First off, we had the chips and salsa flight which ended up being the best thing we ate there, all thanks to the salsas. The chips were standard tortilla chips with light salt and a little spice. The salsas we chose were the mango habanero (wonderful taste, sweet but with a HUGE kick) and roasted red (a fair medium hot salsa). We tried their version of the birria tacos and they were incredibly underwhelming. They were fairly small, even smaller than most authentic street tacos. The beef was barely seasoned, tortillas were cold (which doesn't make sense considering authentic birria tortillas are generally crispy), and the cosome didn't have any flavor. We also tried a couple random tacos: carne asada and pork belly. Both also small, cold, and lacking any seasoning. Although I didn't have any alcohol during this trip, I did notice they have an extensive selection of tequila which I would imagine has just about any brand/type you could possibly want. When it comes to the service, our waiter was friendly but didn't check in on us at all, resulting in us never getting refills. To be clear, this was around 3pm on a Thursday...not exactly a busy time. Overall, just underwhelming not to mention very expensive compared to other similar restaurants in the area. Not worth visiting a second time unfortunately. read more

This place was so good!! My friend and I also got chips and salsa with the tequila queso to share and I can honestly say it was the best queso I've ever had read more

Social Cantina - Chicken tinga tacos & pineapple marg - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Stumbled along The Social Cantina for a late lunch. Still a decent amount of patrons, always a good sign. I ordered a cantina bowl which was very good, partner ordered 2 different tacos, cilantro rice and charro beans, also very good. BUT the classic margarita was amazing! We will pop back in just for another. They make their own mix and it's evident! Get one!! read more

The menu had amazing variety for both food and drinks! We got the tacos and the Pineapple Express Cantina Bowl and both were flavorful and delicious! The Americano and Carnitas Tacos were seriously mouthwatering- they were juicy, savory and full of tangy flavors! As far as drinks, the spicy margarita is also delicious and different from any other marg I have tried! Lastly their Tres Leches was so creamy and moist but most impressive because it has an amazing and subtle light, fruity filling! The service was quick and the owner and staff were all so friendly and helpful! The restaurant's atmosphere was very picturesque and trendy, we have so many cool photos from our dinner at Social Cantina! read more

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NOACHOSSSSSS!!! The social nachos with the my last meal! I'm obsessed with the cheesy queso and seasoning on the crunch chips. They have so many different seasonings. AND best of all it's gluten free yummy food for you tummy read more

I literally was floored to see the ratings so low. We went here about 2 months ago and they have by far the best tacos I have ever had...way better than Bakersfield (that is good as well) in Indy IMO. The spicy margarita was fire from the bar. Maybe I'm missing something?!? Going again to see if we get a consistent experience. read more

This is a decent stop for drinks and apps, but nothing worth waiting for. I stopped by with a group of 5 on a Friday and was told that the wait would be about 40 minutes (totally typical of Bloomington on a Friday). Gave the hosts my number and got drinks at the bar with my friends. The drinks were really good! I got a lavender honey sangria, and it was wonderful--definitely tasted like both lavender and honey! My friends who got margaritas were also very happy with their choices (they got raspberry + strawberry margaritas). We waited for about an hour and a half until I went and asked the hosts what was up--they said that I cancelled my seating request over text. I definitely didn't get a text, so I was a little annoyed, but we were seated right away and ordered some apps. The street corn was really good, as was the tequila queso! However, the tacos were very disappointing. I love in New Mexico over the summers and I am no stranger to street tacos--one of my favorite treats! I'm also vegetarian and have never had trouble finding filling, flavorful vegetarian tacos. I ordered the mushroom tacos and the fried avocado tacos--the mushrooms were plain, unseasoned mushrooms cut into tiny chunks, and the fried avocado was just that--no seasoning to be found. The flavor in these tacos came from the hot sauce and lime I put on it. My boyfriend got the tacos al pastor and had similar complaints, no seasoning to be found, and the pineapple tasted tinny (maybe canned)? This place has cute aesthetic and the staff was nice, but it absolutely was not worth $60 for bland food. The drinks are good, but to call this Mexican food is to shame the bright, spiced flavors of Mexico. read more

Social Cantina - Street corn on the cob - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Made the mistake of going there once. Too flashy (which can be okay if the food matches the flash)--sort of a Vegas kind of vibe that is completely out of place in Bloomington. Clearly designed to be Instagrammed and that's the crowd they're going for. But it's not a particularly enjoyable environment to have a meal. The food came out cold, not well seasoned, and the drinks were not particularly interesting. Service was mediocre at best. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Bloomington. I've had pretty much every taco and bowl on their menu and can say that this place never fails. The only thing is to be prepared for long waits Thurs/Fri/Sat. The mexican mule is THE BEST, a long with their other cocktails. HACK: the mexican street corn is so yum, but I get it off the cob because you get chips with it. Me and my friends try and go literally ever 2 weeks. One of the pricier restaurants but that doesn't stop anyone from going. read more

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Came in on New Year's Day when everyone else was closed. So happy we did. Very good tacos. We had pork belly, seared ahi, Baja fish and al pastor. All were surprisingly excellent, as being from California we are very picky. Great salsa, avocado and cojita cheese finish them off. Excellent beer selection Best part though was our server Liz. So accommodating, professional, quick and friendly. We loved her!! She made it well worth coming in. Don't miss an opportunity to experience this restaurant and sit in Liz's section read more

This alternate demension backrooms-esque mind fuck hell hole needs to be relabeled from 'Mexican' to 'Millennial'. Don't even get me wrong, man. The food ain't that bad! I mean it wasn't Mexican for sure (Red cabbage in my bowl, cinnamony tasting chips, and the salsa was basically marinara sauce. Also the chips and salsa aren't complimentary and I wouldn't tell my worst enemy to spend money on them) but it wasn't too bad. However, it was so fucking millennial I threw up in my mouth approximately 27 times and couldn't stop giggling because I couldn't believe it. The bathrooms send you into an alternate world between time and space, the waiters kinda don't know what they're doing but were nice. Probably wouldn't walk in here again without a man bun safely fastened to my scalp. Mid. read more

The food wasn't bad but the way it's marketed as Mexican food was misleading. I had the El Matador bowl and there was red cabbage in it. The chips and salsa are not complementary which I haven't seen at any other Mexican restaurant, and the salsa was more attune with marinara sauce than actual salsa. This restaurant would be a perfect place for you if you are looking for a lighter healthier dining option but not if you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

After reading some other reviews, I was worried that this place was going to be expensive with small portion sizes, but I was pleasantly surprised! We got a chips and salsa flight and the tray was huge. I actually wasn't a big fan of any of the salsas, mostly because they were a little too spicy for my tastes. I like that they season the tortilla chips, though, so they're still tasty even if you're not dipping them in salsa. I'm vegan, so it was also a concern of mine that they wouldn't have any options for me. They actually have a potato quinoa vegan taco that was pretty good, and a portabello taco that you can easily make vegan by just asking them to leave the cheese off. Our server said she was also vegan, and has had a couple of the cantina bowls before and just subbed the meat for beans and left the cheese off. The tacos are $3 or $4 each, but two of them was PLENTY of food for me along with the chips and salsa. I left super full. The prices for the cocktails aren't terrible -- they have $3 shots of house tequila and a few $6 cocktails to choose from. The cocktails are on the sweet side IMO. Altogether, my boyfriend I paid a little less than $40 (before tip) for our chips and salsa flight, 2 entrees, 2 shots of tequila, and 2 cocktails, and we left super full and pleasantly tipsy. Last but not least, the service was FAST. It probably helped that the restaurant wasn't very full when we got there, but we were seated immediately, and our appetizers and entrees probably got to us like 5-10 minutes after we ordered them. The food seemed to be lacking a tiny bit in flavor, which is the only reason I gave them four stars instead of 5. However, dishes with meat and cheese might be tastier than what I had, plus it's very possible that my taste buds were just shot from how spicy the salsa was. I just didn't love any of 4 salsas we got, and one of them -- a mango habanero -- was straight up inedible for me. Still, it seems like they've improved a lot since they first opened, so maybe they'll keep improving. I'll go here again as a special treat. read more

For this meal overall I thought it was good the server was nice friends answering our meal orders as you would feel comfortable but when I got my meal which was the ahi tuna plate with rice the rice was there bland as if I would order rice give me good flavor read more

The first thing you notice when walking in is that the place looks good. It does not look like a dive or chain restaurant but instead has character. I sat at the bar since I was by myself and ordered a beer while looking at the menu. Essentially, you order menus by the taco here and they are made street taco style. I think a lot of people here have already reviewed this place for what it is. Decent food, with terrible value. The size of the taco versus the price you pay just don't add up. Not for Bloomington anyway. If there was a high tourist destination, I could understand, but with so many good options nearby that are reasonably priced, this just sticks out like a sore thumb. I thought the taco were fine, nothing to write home about (The Al Pastor was my favorite) Decent beer selection and massive tequila selection. Unless people were in a serious mood for tacos, I'll likely not return here. read more

Down in Bloomington visiting friends and stopped in for dinner and drinks. Great location and cute restaurant, we were excited to give it a try. Impressive beer selection. Several margaritas, I went with the pineapple. It was flavorful and a nice drink. Friend went with a strawberry margarita and also found it good. Husband went with a local beer and enjoyed it too. We ordered some queso appetizers. While the chips were good and fresh, the queso was cold and disappointing. Queso fundido was just a blob of cheese. Didn't or taste very appetizing. For dinner we all orders tacos. The carne asada was flavorful, the fish taco was just a fish stick. Husband also tried the shrimp and found it good. While there was plenty of staff, service was slow and food cold when we received it. Perhaps coming in for only drinks or the college students would enjoy, but otherwise try another place. read more

We went on thier second day open because the restaurant we were planning to eat at was closed. We asked before getting a table if they had any vegan options. We were informed by a vegan staff member of a few as well as some dishes we could alter to be vegan! The ambiance was neat. They definitely put alot of time and effort into the decorating and layout of the restaurant. I was surprised how much more restaurant space there was compared to the small bar area. The staff was very nice. They were still learning the ropes and although our waiter couldn't pronounce any of the Mexican words, he was very nice and did a good job. The food... First of all I was really turned off by the room temperature water they serve! Not refreshing at all and I think it left me more thirsty. The chips and salsa was good but a small amount for a table of 3 to share and additional of either is an additional charge. We ended up getting the corn on the cob with out all the cheese and extras, it was good, but cost $4 for a corn on the cob! We also took the staff recommendation and got the fried avocado tacos, since they were completely vegan! We all received our tacos and what we got was small corn tortillas with 2 slices of fresh avocado and a few pieces of julienned radish!?! For $4 a taco! So I spent $8 on two corn tortillas, a 1/4 of an avocado and a radish! That was not impressive. The server thinks they didn't fry them because we were vegan, but we were told the batter was vegan and never said anything about being worried about the fryer oil. Even so, why not take half off if you only serve half the dish lol and you don't even fry the avocado? it's in the name of the taco! I'm not sure if I will go back. They had just opened, but the prices and portions did not impress me. If you do go make sure you request a glass of ice for your water!! read more

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We've been here with my bf twice already. Once we actually sat down for a dinner.y boyfriend got the mushroom quesadilla & I got the Tacos al pastor! We definitely recommend it & will be back for more! The second time we just wanted to have a quick drink at the bar & we loved the cocktails we got. The service was quick! read more

Social Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Social Cantina is actually a good idea for the square. The decor is very nice and the restaurant is very clean and appealing to the eyes. The food is great! I'm a vegan and the two tacos I tried were awesome. Small, but that's to be expected. They were on the pricier side at $4 for each taco. In Chicago, higher end taco joints are around $3-$3.50 max for each taco. So for Bloomington these prices are a bit unqualified. But still very good at any rate! Now the bad. The drinks. They were horrible. Their Sangria was a joke to all Sangrias. I honestly ordered without seeing the ingredients and after I received my glass of Sangria I spit it out and asked myself what the heck I just drank. I looked at the menu - they use Sprite. Come. On. No respectable food establishment would ever use Sprite in Sangria. This should be epically embarrassing to Social Cantina that whoever concocted this menu decided to put a soft drink in a Spanish drink. It's a disgrace. Next. The service. We came on a slow Tuesday night with more waitstaff than patrons. A table of 5, we each ordered 2 tacos. It took over an hour to get our food. The waitress was rude, had no personality, and got straight to the point without welcoming us or any attempt at a conversation or showed any excitement for the establishment she worked at. Very off putting. Also, when I kindly explained how Sangria should NEVER include a soft drink as an ingredient and that something like a Spanish Cava is a great substitute, she could have cared less and didn't even offer to take it off the bill. I think the concept is very premature, and I hope that with some refinement that this place can get on track. read more

Trendy decor. We did not eat but looked over the menu and clearly the street tacos are the feature. Outside table we sat at was wobbly. Tvs at the bar are too far apart. The staff was attentive, kinda felt like they were nervous. Nothing special about the tap beer lineup, all of which can be obtained just around the corner or a few blocks away. What stood out to me was the price of bottled beer. $4.00 Coronas and PBR?? This place has the feel of an overflow bar that people visit when the other places get packed. For $4.00 bottled beer I better be getting free chips and salsa or great live music. Neither of those are offered at this time. Good luck Social Cantina. I give you 16 months till closing without significant beer specials and freebies. read more

If you like tiny and overpriced tacos that you wait an hour for then this is your jam. Everyone else should go to literally any other restaurant or taco truck in town. Homeless at Seminary Park will make you a better taco at a fraction of the price! read more

I have been waiting for this place to open for months. My expectations were high, and I was looking forward to finally having a "Higher end" Tacos and marg restaurant in Bloomington. Unfortunately, i wasn't super impressed with social cantina. Went on a Friday around dinner time, and sat at the bar. First, they did a great job with the remodel. It's worth going in just to see what they were able to do with the old bakehouse, bringing it back to life. The staff was quick, friendly, and attentive. I orderer a spicy marg, and my friend ordered the mule. Neither were great. We ordered the chips and guacamole, which were pretty good, but a small portion in comparison to other higher end Mexican restaurants. For food, I ordered the avocado and al pastor tacos, and am sad to say that they were both pretty bland and underwhelming. Interested to see how the restaurant develops, may try again if i hear things have gotten better. read more

I knew this was a new spot so I waited awhile, especially after seeing a bunch of mediocre reviews on here. But I was pleasantly surprised! I do think it is a little bit pricey but it was good. I had the cubano torta which wasn't quite a traditional cubano but it was really good. It didn't have mustard or pickles like I'm used to but I really liked it. I also stole bites of my friends' nachos & chips & salsa. The girl at the bar was friendly & attentive too. I'll go back! read more

Social Cantina features the atmosphere of a classy bar and artfully pairs it with a unique menu of innovative Mexican food. We came in on a Monday, when they have a weekly special on $5 margaritas. I'm usually not a fan of tequila or sweet mixed drinks at all, but this was definitely the best margarita I've ever had. I ordered the Ahi Paradise cantina bowl, which was a variation on your typical bowl - a deconstructed burrito, sans tortilla. The dish was marvelous: a Japanese take on a 'typically Mexican' dish, impeccably executed. The ingredients were fresh, colorful, delicious, and artfully prepared. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The environment makes it perfect for families during the day, and works just as well for a fun night out. read more

Social Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Ordered a Bloody Mary (not Maria/ tequila) it was really good with a little spicy lime zing, the ceviche which was very wet and too lime-y with disappointingly small diced fish, split the chicken and steak tortas from the regular menu. The chicken torta was good but the chicken was a little dry. However, better than the steak torta. The steak was too flavorful, could have been dry or over seasoned but an extra side of the sauce really helped out. The only things I would get again are the Bloody Mary and chicken torta. Overall, a little disappointed but good for a late night meal. Great service though thanks Liz! read more

The pineapple and the house margaritas are both great. Their bowls are delicious, very unique. The only improvement needed would be the chips and salsa. read more

Drinks are pretty good, and the decor is hip and like something you would find in a bigger city. Food was fine, a bit overpriced. Wait staff is trying, but this place suffers from the B-town waitstaff shuffle- shuffle to the table, to the kitchen, to the bar.... We will return in a few months and see how they settle in as they hopefully hit their stride. I suspect this place will be packed with students-- it has that vibe. read more

So I'm finally 21 so I finally get to order cocktails yay!!! I like the socialite here because I am an Indianapolis socialite. I always order tequila queso because my bf loves queso and I like it but would love to try some salsas (I've heard they're bomb). I always get the fried avocado tacos and I love them!! I really want to try everything on the menu but I always stick to my order because it's so good and I can always count on it. The atmosphere is very fun and nice. A good date place so get ur honey to take you here xo read more

For the price, the portions were small. The tacos were ok, we've had better. Atmosphere was nice. Staff was friendly. Plenty of room to improve, food wise. read more

Highly suggest the chip flight and mezcal margarita. Staff was excellent as well! We sat outside where we got served promptly, and the food came out quickly. We ordered quesadillas for our entree and they were also delicious. read more

Social Cantina - Chips & Salsa Flight - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Good ambiance and food. Savings are generous and some of the dishes like nachos, the matador bowl are tasty.

Met a friend here on Labor Day Saturday and was able to get a table at 7:30 without a wait. Love the atmosphere of this restaurant, very fun and classy. It has such a good facelift that Bloomington needed, restaurant wise. I got the taco salad and it was delicious. My friend and I shared the eloté corn- both were super good! I highly suggest the corn as a starter or side dish. PS they said they can make all of their bowls as burritos! read more

Social Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

First, bartender was great. She was friendly and welcoming when I came in to have dinner by myself. Beer selection was great and I had 2 neat options that I cannot get at home. I had the chicken "La Verde" bowl for dinner. Was warned that it had some spice. But when it arrived I could not find the flavor under the veritable mountain of shredded red cabbage. The pickled onions kind of overpowered it (and, I love pickled onions). It was regrettable, and the hot sauce I added could not make it much better. Oh, and pumpkin margaritas??? Gross! read more

Great food! Visited Social Cantina on a Monday evening about 7:00pm. Party of two, seated immediately. It took over 20 minutes for a waiter to even acknowledge our table. The restaurant was far from busy. After the waiter took our order, it took another 45 minutes for the food to arrive. Overall, it took around 1.5hrs for a party of two to dine here. We both ordered the Steak Bowl. The food was a 10/10. All ingredients were up to par and very fresh. read more

Social Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Tacos a la carte and tequila is their specialty. Good flavor and selection. Didn't care for the table chairs as it felt like they kept me too forward and sliding out of my seat. Thanks to the county they have to play the mask game but won't provide them for you if you don't have one already. Overall - ehh. read more

Social Cantina - Main entrance - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Love the salad, salsa flight, drinks and staff. A Bloomington favorite. The salad is my favorite but my family has never been disappointed with a wide variety of orders since they opened. read more

Nice place for fast casual mexican food. Lively place in center of town. Favourite amongst students. read more

This was a good place. I had the pork tacos, not traditional Mexican style at all, however, they were delicious. My girlfriend had the shrimp and steak tacos and said those were also delicious. In terms of the apps, we had nachos, huge portion, they were okay, above average. Drinks were also good, my favorite was the socialite. read more