Social Cantina I don't know if you call it authentic Mexican food or not I don't know. I'm pretty sure it's pretty authentic Mexican but I'm pretty positive. It's the best Mexican food in town. I would argue with people how great their food is. It is so good. And far as I know, I'm pretty authentic. It's just amazing amazing tacos. Everything do is amazing Food. read more

Very disappointing experience and terrible service! We chose to try this restaurant while visiting Indiana after reading the reviews, and unfortunately, this was by far one of the worst customer service experiences we've had at a restaurant. It started off fine--we were seated, given menus, and our drinks and appetizers were ordered. But after that, the service was extremely frustrating. Our appetizers arrived, but we had no plates or utensils. We had to ask multiple times while our food was literally sitting there getting cold. Then came the napkins--we had to ask three separate times, and it took over 20 minutes before we finally received them. When the rest of our food finally arrived, some of it was dry and overcooked, while other items were cold. At that point, the entire experience had become incredibly disappointing. What's frustrating is that we were patient and understanding throughout the meal. Despite the poor service, we still tipped our server well because we understand that restaurant staff can be dealing with circumstances beyond their control. But as customers, we shouldn't have to repeatedly ask for basic necessities like plates, utensils, and napkins--or wait 20+ minutes for them when there were plenty of staff inside. We came in excited to try this place based on the reviews and left feeling completely disappointed. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back. read more

Hubs really wanted tacos and so he got the monthly special and a few others. He was very pleased and scarfed them down nom nom. The waiter was polite and the food came out quickly. My Korean chicken bowl was also delicious. read more

Social Cantina - Korean chicken bowl - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

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The service was top tier. Our waitress was nice and management stopped by our table (not because we complained) but because we were "1st timers". The menu was confusing, a lot of ingredients listed were unfamiliar to me. ‍ Our food was mediocre. Chips and Salsa were a paid appetizer. Portion of chips was not generous. read more

Social Cantina - Chips & Salsa - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

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Just my wife and I. Hostess apparently never told anyone that we were sat. Only two servers on-site. After 15 minutes, server took our drink and food order. 10 more minutes went by, still only water on the table and the water tasted straight out of a bathroom tap. Cancelled the food and drink orders and went down the street. Server apologized but it was too late at that point. read more

Lyla was very attentive and helpful! Amazing personality had us crying laughing!! Emily was also amazing and very helpful! Amazing team!

It must be us....we went to Social Cantina for dinner last night and was seated with menus. That was it. Nobody ever came back to take our drink order, our food order or even tell us to get out. After at least 15 closer to 20 minutes we finally got up and walked over to Doc Pierce's where we had a great dinner with great service. The same thing happened to us last week at another restaurant. I think it is the work ethic of the youth these days. Then you get the bill "if you ever get food" and they expect a ridiculous tip. I'm deleting my app for them to get discounts because $10 off nothing is no savings at all. read more

Great service. Great food. All around great experience, at the Social Cantina, in the heart of Mishawaka!

It was just average for me. The lunch specials are nice in this day and age but the food felt like it was trying too hard to be different and just a lot of the flavors did not mix well for me. I got the Carnitas rice bowl and it just did not work for me. The amount of food was ok for price. Some of the items were higher than expected coming from CA. read more

$3 taco Tuesdays go HARD. Great deal, and a fantastic selection of well-balanced tacos that just blow Jesús out of the water. On Christmas Eve Eve, we were spoiled with free samples and an all-day happy hour. Service is always great and the ambiance is hip and inviting. Would be five stars, but my only gripes: 1. The social nachos came out cold and had hardly any cheese! What cheese it did have was so runny it sank and sat at the bottom in the middle of the tray. More like chips with toppings really, but still great flavor and you can't beat the price. 2. My friend got the same tacos I got but he got his on corn instead of flour. His were like half the size of mine, the corn tortillas being a bit smaller, but he really got stiffed on the toppings comparatively. So get em on flour, or your tacos will be smaller! 3. Music is way too loud sometimes. The dubstep tracks can be really annoying when you're trying to taco bout things, but that's more of a personal preference. Otherwise, Social is exactly what SB/Mish needed! Keep up the great vibes :) read more

Chrissy did an amazing job serving and the food was amazing Service was amazing. I would definitely come back here and eat again. read more

Social Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

Not impressed from hello till the check. Water was gross. We told the waitress and she talked to her manager who replied that they've been getting that complaint all day. But did nothing to fix the issue or offer anything different. Pineapple Margarita was on point to drink since water was unavailable! Food was subpar. Our fault before we came because we thought it was real Mexican food and not a fancified version of things. One server helping the entire floor and outside is also super ridiculous. She needed more help so we weren't there for 3 hours. read more

Social Cantina - Carne Asada Salad - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

Slow service. Elote dip horrible . Will not come back. Took forever to get my drink . Chips weren't fresh

The food isn't terrible. Pretty decent Tex mex modern fusion. Newer contemporary dishes than traditional authentic Mexican cuisine, but not bad at all. I appreciate there are vegetarian options, the crispy fried portobello mushrooms are really good actually. What's awful is the service. Been here twice and they are so slow and inattentive. One time I caught the manager chatting it up with a bunch of servers in the front hostess stand. It's like they were so busy giggling they couldn't bother to tending to patrons, like we were inconveniences to them. I've enjoyed their veggie tacos (fried avocado & fried mushroom) and verduras bowl. Don't dine in unless you're not in a hurry and have several hours to spare. read more

Had the tacos and quesadillas, and the food was hot and fast. Kate was the waitress and she was phenomenal! Great service! read more

Went in Saturday between lunch and dinner. Had the nachos with chicken. They were phenomenal. You get a lot. Two ladies could only finish half the nachos together. So I would say 4 people can share as a meal! Chloe was our server, she was nice & we got our food and drinks fast. read more

Social Cantina - Nachos and Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

We live above the cantina We have been a couple times before and decided to give it one last try before calling the quits Food came to the table cold and order was wrong Service was poor, we had to ask for help finding our waitress Natalie a few times She never addressed my husband who is black Never offered refills Walked passed our tables twice without acknowledging us or seeing g if needs were met Drinks were good but we got salt instead Of sugar on the margarita glass rim read more

My boyfriend and I go out for dinner weekly. While still seated at the table, my boyfriend said "this is one of the top 5 worst dining experiences I've ever had." I would have to agree with him. I think a mexican restaurant that you have to pay for the chips and salsa should be your first red flag. The water was soapy from unclean dishes, the food was not great, and the service was so rude that I was uncomfortable. read more

We read the reviews and were cautiously optimistic. Many reviews complained about slow service, our server was attentive to our group of 4. Good drink and food choices. Our meals were good, maybe not exceptional but good. We ordered the burritos, gringo salad and the shrimp bowl. The burritos were okay, the salad skimped on lettuce and the shrimp bowl was very tasty. I'd go back, but not one of my top choices. read more

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I have heard alot about Social Cantina from people I know and the reviews i just read and I can assure you this place ROCKS NOW ! Im guessing that management has changed because food is GREAT ! There is fast and friendly service and prices are definitely worth it. If you want a tasty meal and great atmosphere with terrific service try Social Cantina for the first time or just again. It's our go to place now and we will keep going along as it stays just the way it is. read more

Social Cantina seriously delivered! Our server was amazing--fun, helpful, and super attentive the entire time. She gave great recommendations, like the pineapple margarita (so good!) and the salsa flight, which was clutch for helping us pick a favorite. The speedy bowls lived up to the name--came out fast and packed with flavor. Plus, the playlist was actually so good, it added to the whole vibe. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! read more

Social Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

The food is awful, the drinks are garbage, and they don't even offer chips and salsa. The place is at least clean and the service is ok, but man does the food suck. It's either all super hot or just average. read more

This is the third time I've gone and I wish I could give 3.5 stars. We went on a Saturday night and the wait was only 20 minutes, so that was awesome! However, service was still subpar. My drink came out quickly but the server forgot about my friend's flight and it sat on the bar for about 20 minutes before he came and checked on my empty drink and I told him she had never gotten her drinks. Someone should have noticed the drinks were sitting on the bar for over 10 minutes and tried to figure out which table they went to, as it was a different server who had brought my drink anyway. The rest of the food and experience was good, but on all occasions at least one item we've tried to order was unavailable. I am looking forward to eating on the patio once the weather gets nicer since they have a large outdoor seating area! I just hope they have the staff and supplies to maintain the increased demand. read more

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Coming from a border town, it's tough to compete with our Mexican food so we proceed with caution and don't set our expectations too high. The service was quite slow considering it was a Monday night. We ordered a beer and a Lemon lavender sangria. I imagined a craft cocktail with a sprig of lavender peeking out of nice glass. Lavender grows freely near these parts and readily available to uplift a specialty drink. My shrimp bowl was at the level of Chipotle. The cilantro rice and beans had some tasty spices. The tortilla chips had some very spicy seasonings so proceed with caution. I loved the interior and decor, it was hip and vibrant. read more

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The reviews surprise me. Always have good tasting food and service is on point. Enjoy the music that is great and the space. I do agree with the water comments in other posts. This could be a city or building issue. A filter could possibly correct. read more

Our server was fantastic super friendly, one of the best I have had an over in five years he made the dining experience that much better! The food was absolutely fantastic. This is definitely a must to try when you're in the area. read more

Social Cantina - Fajita Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

NEEDS NEW MANAGEMENT! Food was decent. Drinks were $15 a pop for margs. We've been here 2.5 hrs and still haven't left. Super slow service with no care. Also had to get up and get my own refill. Cant stress how disappointing this was. read more

Service was super. A little breezy on the patio, but it was 80, so no problem. We had visited a couple of months ago, and they had a lot of pleasant waitstaff. Beer was super cold, and fajitas were super hot! Sizzling platter. We'd go back , and soon. read more

Social Cantina - Steak fajitas. Enough for two! Excellent. - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

This place is my new favorite! The food was amazing I took my mom to celebrate a new job I got. The decor is so beautiful. The location is great right by the river walk and it has a big patio for nice days! Our server was perfect she made great recommendations and was very friendly and professional! I will be back for sure! read more

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I did like the ambiance of the place as we walked in. A cool vibe with the decor. We waited 10 minutes for a table to open up and we're seated. As we had out Grandaughter with us , they provided a carriage that hold the baby cradle. She is 4.5 months old. We were seated and the server brought us 2 flask's of water but no glasses. ????? We figured that he was going to get the glasses and be right back, 10 minutes later we had to ask him for glasses. We ordered an appetizer, is was brought out but no plates. There were 4 of us. We figured he would bring out the plates, again we waited????????? Had to ask again , this time for plates. The server was not as attentive as he should have been. If they had a limited number of wait staff I could see that he was busy. But they had plenty of wait staff working. The service was slow and not very attentive. We got the attitude from out server, he really didn't care. Too bad . The food was good. The chips were freshly made , warm as they came out and spicy seasoned. I had enchiladas and substituted the chili beans for black beans. My meal was good . No one complained about the food in our group. In fact everyone was happy with it. Located on the river walk area. Fun place to go lots of things to do in this area. Large parking lot , but I can see on busy times the spaces would be taken up. Overall I would return to this Cantina. BTY : no one had Tacos . 3 stars is because of the service . Location 5 stars , Food 4 stars. Overall 3 stars. The service and attitude really left a sour taste in my mouth. read more

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Okay, bear with me this is gonna be a long one. I had zero expectations for this place, especially because it's hard to find any real decent food in south bend/mishawaka. We were pleasantly surprised. The vibe inside is cool, and the outdoor patio was probably the biggest in this area. The service was just okay. Not bad, not good. A little slow maybe. And it's a bit on the pricier side. But now for the food. Holy crap! I had the chicken tinga enchiladas. They were so flavorful, the rice was very well seasoned, and the beans were good as well. My husband had the birria tacos and it's definitely the best consommé in town. We also had the chip flight and the queso was amazing. The salsa verde was good, but mild and the smoky salsa was fine as well. I'm very picky about guacamole, mostly because most places just smash avocados without any seasoning and call it guac. This guac was amazing! The socialite drink tasted as if you were on a beach in Florida! So good! Definitely check this place out!! read more

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Meh - salsa/chip flight and house marg about the only thing to recommend- the Birria tacos were horrible - just grease and salt - I was able to pick the meat out but if I didn't have tacos, I'm sure I would've been sicker than a dog - just a bunch. As a general rule, anything that had meat in it seem to be lacking to meet where is the meat? Isn't that the whole point of Birria similarly the bowls with the pork was missing the meat as a general rule. The rice and beans were pretty blah - I like everything else they lacked salt. Honestly don't think I'll be back and now I have no reason to try the Indianapolis location - by the way, Cantina, when people reach out on social media asking where your location is, you should probably respond. Give it a 2.5 only because I would go back for drinks and the chip flight - in retro the Virtua tacos were gross - and where was the meat??? read more

I love cute Instagramable places, and this place is one of 'em! Zach was the best server as he was so pleasant and gave great drink recs. The sauces with the appetizer, Social Fries, are to die for! read more

Social Cantina - Social Fries - Tacos Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

way better experience the second time around ' had a great little waitress she was sweet & fast and made us laugh. we will be back to see Brandy for happy hour next friday! we promised! we had so much fun! read more

Not impressed for the price of this place. We had a large party tonight and we had tacos wrong but didn't say anything. We got there at 6pm didn't see our server till 6:20pm. Drinks took forever. Food wasn't even that good. Server got lippy because we brought drinks before other drinks which was so obviously server forget to ring it up. Would for sure pass on this place read more

The only good food was the chips and salsa. Taco fillings were obviously breaded frozen fillings from a bag. I ordered the fried portobello mushroom and the fried avocado, two foods that have distinctive flavors. They tasted exactly the same, bland and flavorless. The margarita was small, pricy, and had no hint of tequila in it. The restaurant was not full but service was extremely slow. $70 before tip for two people and food that was obviously dumped from a bag into a deep fryer. read more

Too bad it doesn't let you rank by category. 3.5-drinks 2-food 4-ambiance If you want to have good food, this is not the place. The quesadillas are great, though. Drinks, average. If yo don't care for good food, average drinks and a great place to hang out with friends, this is the perfect place for your next friends gathering. read more

Delicious food made with fresh ingredients. Their chips, avocado ranch and guacamole are the best I've had anywhere!

Pretty great! The ambiance is really cool and trendy. Staff was attentive. Food was above average. Great spot in the heart of Mishawka. This area is hip and trendy! read more

Going out on a limb with a four star based on potential since this has only been opened a few weeks. Food was solid, they like to spice it up. Nice looking place, good location. Service was rough, but you can expect that early on. Music choice was wild, 90-00's rap and techno music, played really loud. Looking around, the crowd was not even remotely close to the market the music would appeal to. Will try again in a couple months to see if they improve. read more