Cantina Mexicana

My husband and I were so excited to try this place out. We called and placed a delivery order, but about 10 minutes later they called us back and said the delivery guy left. Because we saw all the great reviews, we decided to order anyways and pick it up. I asked if they had charged my card and they said NO. I called back to add something onto the order and was then told they had already charged the card and would have to do a separate transaction…
We ordered the skirt steak plate, chicken with chipotle plate, chicken flautas, a strawberry margarita, and a coke.
When we got there, we found out they only had mango margaritas so I decided to give it a try. Once we got home, I realized we had been charged for the coke but it wasn’t in the bag.
As for the food itself, we were truly disappointed. I had asked for the guacamole to be put separate from the steak so it wouldn’t get hot, only to open the box and find it right on top of the steak. Instead, they put the beans separate.
The steak was just ok– cooked well and very tender, but also very bland. The rice with the steak was severely undercooked or dried out. It was crunchy and kept getting stuck in our teeth. The chicken with chipotle was swimming in sauce and the rice was mushy as if it had been soaking in the sauce all day. The only enjoyable part of the meal were the flautas and the margarita. But $ 10 for a NON-​alcoholic margarita? Ugh.
I wanted to love this place after reading so many positive reviews, but overall it was just such a disappointing experience that I doubt we will ever give them another chance… my husband is on the phone to order takeout from another restaurant right now because the food was simply inedible.

It’s was found on Unilocal,hard to find in person. You can’t miss the colors of pink & blue with white all over they’re curb appeal to grab your attention. Dressed to make you feel like your in Mexico, the food we orders was the service that was provide was excellent! Although t was a bit cozy. The please themed and set up was made to fit the most guest. We enjoy our tacos. Burritos. And the sizzling beef fajitas! The nachos on the table kept coming and their house Margarita was perfect!

I have to say, I was really not a fan of this place. I see all the wonderful reviews but I have to say the food was terrible there this evening. My mother and I barely finished our food. The hamburger toco was so bad I am getting sick thinking about it. The rice was uncooked and tasteless as well as the guacamole. I am only giving it two stars because the Margarita was delicious. Other then that I will never step foot in that place again.

The best Mexican food on the island– drinks food and service are second to none. Pomegranate margarita is amazing! Try this place it’s gonna keep you coming back for more! Never disappoints

This was my second visit to this wonderful restaurant. I was so happy I took my friend for a celebration. We were stuffed! The portions are enormous! It was so good that I took the steak, beans and rice home to my husband. He always said he didn’t like Mexican food, but he sure liked this food!
I explained to him that what people usually get for Mexican food is Tex-​Mex. The food at this restaurant is authentic — like you’d have in Mexico, not in a border town.
The service was fast and efficient and the waitress checked with us to be sure everything was to our satisfaction throughout the meal.
I will definitely go back!

This place is delicious!
Its a small cozy authentic Mexican restaurant that does not fall short of the portion size ratio to the price. The burrito was so big I had to save some for dinner and breakfast. After ordering two appetizers I regretted ordering an entrée, the portions are huge!
The drinks are delicious and the mango margarita I order had fresh mangos aside from a simple syrup. I’m not from Staten Island but I thoroughly enjoyed this place.
I will be returning!

Borracho BBQ burrito is really good. I also highly recommend Queso del Mar appetizer — tasty and unusual dish.
I only gave it four star because promised 25 minutes wait time for pickup ended up close to 70 minutes

Since their rebranding the food has gone from great to amazing. The fresh mango margaritas and the enchiladas suizas were delicious. The place was jumping for Cinco de Mayo but our service was still good. Love this place!

Noisy and small. Tables too close to the bar. Shrimp in spanish sauce was mediocre. Shrimp had shells on and were difficult to eat. Service was excellent and friendly. Took too long to get appertizer so as usual ate too many chips.

The food is fantastic! We knew it was going to be good when the salsa was spicy! The chicken in the fajitas was so flavorful and tender. We also got a quesadilla special that had seafood: octopus, calamari, shrimp, and crab… It was unreal. Finished off with some homemade mezcal, holy crap was it smooth! Can’t wait to come back!

Best Mexican restaurant on Staten Island. Good was flavorful and authentic. Their pomegranate margaritas were amazing. The ambiance was on point and so was the service.

Excellent place !! Food was delicious and service was great. Past this place so many times so glad me and my wife decided to go in. Definitely going back to this restaurant. Next time going to bring some people with us.

Love this place. Awesome wings, awesome service, awesome drinks! The owner is very friendly and every time we go in there he gives us a free round of drinks. I have gotten the fajitas which were awesome and the skirt steak which was awesome. Gotta come here for happy hour, as the specials are great! We will be back soon!

Very cute place to have diner! Prices are affordable and environment is clean. The waitress lady was very sweet. Margarita was tasty! Waited an average time for food, and when it came out I was not disappointed. One of the best salads I have had in a while. Deff coming back soon!