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Cantina #1

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$

East Bloomington, Bloomington

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Cantina #1

4.9^/10

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"Swiss enchiladas."(3 Tips)
"Wow awesome fried ice cream"(2 Tips)
"The flautas are fair, but the tacos camarones are to die for!"(4 Tips)
"Chicken fajitas were fab!"(2 Tips)

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Sarah O'BannonApril 14, 2013
The flautas are fair, but the tacos camarones are to die for! Unfortunate that you have to pay for the chips and salsa to start with, but the salsa is very fresh tasting and worth the $2.45!
Tammy NehmzowJanuary 24, 2015
Delicious guacamole, spicy salsa, great beer, good company.
Sean MillerOctober 17, 2015
The swiss enchiladas were awesome! Finish off your meal with an order of fried ice cream!
Lawrence HFebruary 4, 2011
Swiss enchiladas are freakin yummy! Enrique is the best, most professional server I have ever seen, even at places that are twice as expensive. Courtesy of him we WILL be back.
Chris BackosMarch 22, 2016
Paying for chips and salsa is crazy! On top of that it was terrible!
Kory RomaineNovember 13, 2014
I have enjoyed my experience greatly, great service.
RobinFebruary 4, 2011
I love this place. Friendly service, great drinks and supe cool atomosphere. Music 5 nights a week too!
tramatic candyJanuary 6, 2013
Service can be hit or miss but I love the fish tacos
Darren JohnstonDecember 28, 2016
Avoid this place. The service time is horrible, and the staff will just make excuses. It took 40 min between order and serving a single chimichanga, which wasn't very good. Drinks are overpriced.
Tim NelsonFebruary 14, 2014
Chips and salsa only $2.45, free refill! Not bad. Food was great.
Angela SchreckFebruary 15, 2014
The food was good however the service was horrible like everyone says and the soda was flat.
NoelOctober 27, 2013
Good service, good food, nice location... But $$$... Enjoyed the food!
Katie SternerMarch 16, 2013
Try the taco sampler! Also the salsa here is surprisingly awesome!
Julie FriesenJuly 9, 2011
Service was excellent for lunch. Got table overlooking rides. Quiet break from the mall noise. Relaxing.
Dion GraceMay 22, 2013
The chile relleno is alright, but it may need more salt or spiciness to make it awesome.
Jennifer ValleySeptember 1, 2011
A Mexican restaurant that doesn't give you free chips and salsa? And their lunch specials don't include sides! Eat someplace else.
Leilani AndrewsJanuary 17, 2017
It was pretty good. Very pretty and presentable food. However, I would rather go to chipotle and only spend 1/6 of the price I paid for half the amount....
Larry TorrisJuly 17, 2013
So the reviews about bad service are wrong. Seated fast. Four drinks at the table before we opened the menu and nachos on the way!!
Mandy MacMay 31, 2013
Great Happy Hour Specials! Windows overlooking Camp Snoopy!
Jon RussellJune 1, 2014
It's a great place to 69
Jessica GarverMay 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the Avocado Salsa!
MelanieMarch 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Love the Tortilla Soup!
Airy collinsApril 22, 2011
Our server Karis was awesome! Went above and beyond....loved it!
Gabriel NicholasOctober 24, 2010
Get up and leave right now! You'll never have a worse experience!
Sara SchirerFebruary 2, 2014
Sure if u want sum wine or other Alchol drinks!!!!
Trish LeinApril 19, 2014
Not sure if they should call the drink I had a Mimosa. Lesson learned.
Zach BilesApril 12, 2012
Mega burrito is hard to eat but very very yummy
Nicole MickelsonApril 19, 2011
Good Bloody Mary - they use their own secret seasoning... :)
Rick LindsayNovember 1, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Here is a tip. Ask a manager why they charge for something or if your food is not right. How can a place make it right if you do not give them the chance to? Complain if they do not help.
Christina KhouryJanuary 15, 2011
Server was great and food was good! The bathrooms play Rosetta Stone!
Chris VelazcoJuly 9, 2011
Solid Mexican food, and top-notch service during lunch.
Amanda HornDecember 5, 2013
Amazing Food!!
Jeremy LebensOctober 16, 2013
No free chips and salsa. Lousy quesadillas. Decent queso. Over-priced.
Liza FaulknerJanuary 22, 2013
This is an awful place to eat. Horrible service. Rude and lazy staff. Never got part of our order. Would not recommend it to anyone.
Alaina MarthDecember 31, 2011
Really bad service. Eat someplace else unless you are willing to wait for an hour for the bill. No asking if we wanted additional refreshments .... just plain awful!
Nick ArensJuly 7, 2011
Karaoke on Tuesday nights. Come rock out.
Andrew LAugust 30, 2010
Try a coconut drink. It will get chopped in front of you.
Tim NelsonFebruary 14, 2014
No complimentary chips and salsa.
John V.June 25, 2011
Meh... Had better Mexican. Kinda feels like a tourist trap sort of restaurant.
Heather HeimFebruary 20, 2011
The Corona Cherry Limeade is delish!
Terese EvansNovember 4, 2013
Good service but horrible food... Rice wasn't even cooked, chimichangas small and hardly edible.
Joe PoegelMarch 29, 2012
Wow awesome fried ice cream
Dan StockwellApril 21, 2012
Exspensive place bring your wallet
Josh RennerDecember 14, 2011
Happy hour is not as promised on website
Tom JungrothMarch 18, 2011
Great mohitos as good as PR
LaurieMarch 6, 2011
Chicken fajitas were fab!
Niki Means ZuidemaAugust 16, 2013
Should have read the reviews before deciding to eat here:( food was bland and expensive. Will not be back.
Shauen PJanuary 19, 2012
Pass on the chorizo queso.
Andy KommerSeptember 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Drag show on Wednesdays host is annoying talks way too much makes you wanna leave
Eric hNovember 24, 2013
Learn Spanish in the bathroom.

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