Cantina Royal
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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great drinks and food at super reasonable prices. Apparently the same owners as la superior, but not only tacos here, much more traditional tapas and entrees. Super unique salsa which is amazing!
CristinaMay 29, 2016Really good service and food! I don't know why rating is normal. Should be higher. I ordered: elote, chicken soup (yum!) and baja fish tacos. Will be back! Keep it going 😊
Escape CardonaDecember 10, 2015The fish and shrimp tacos are great. The drinks pack a punch and set the mood for the awesome atmosphere that plays latin music. We enjoyed the margarita pitcher.
Elvis RodricksApril 1, 2015Not real Mexican BUT super fresh ingredients that leave you appreciating the nuances prepared here. Chicken mole was fab. Decor one of the best and unique in brooklyn.
laura laneSeptember 21, 2014The salsa sampler is so spicy and incredible and the owner/ chef Julio is an artist! The chocolate mole enchiladas are to die for. This place is wonderful.
Kimmie OhhJanuary 2, 2020Get the salsa sampler & the camarones a la Diabla. Make sure to get margaritas during happy hour!
spoiled NYCOctober 31, 2015Fresh vegetables and dishes spiced to perfection make this place a must-try for all Mexican food aficionados. Recommend the tostadas! Read more
Claudia FilthNovember 17, 2015Mexican pasta is one of the best things I've ever eaten. PS - black light surprises await you in the bathroom (in a good way).
Rich Wolf RubelAugust 4, 2013$6 normal sized flavored margaritas all the time and open until 2am Fri and Sat! I love the pineapple! Ask for hibiscus salt rim!
Lindsey HApril 20, 2013holy shit. took everyone's advice on the salsa sampler. proceed with caution and make sure you have plenty of water before digging in! having said that, it was delicious.
Everything is great but the salsas are a must and the Mexican pasta is delicious and unique
Christian GuerreroJuly 13, 2013Chicken soup is incredible. Just like my mother used to make. Love this place.
Great time, love the margaritas. Owner Julio does a great job taking care of guests.
Karla WSeptember 20, 2012Margarita is prob 99% tequila, 1% who knows!!! Try the salsa sampler, creamy one is the best and spiciest! - Go here now. Never a wait (why?!) awesome, cheap, delicious food and drinks!!!
Jason KaplerJune 24, 2012The prawns come wrapped in raw bacon. Still figuring out if that's intentional. Rethink this menu item if ordering it.
Grace CheungApril 14, 2013Great food. Especially liked the octopus pulpo and the churros for dessert.
Shrimp tacos like crack. Soups delicious. Tequilas always on floor.
Ms HeleneMarch 4, 2013Very strong cocktails available in 2 sizes. Performance space out the back too!
🌞 Steve IngkavetApril 7, 2012Salsa sampler: you get a random 4 from a selection of 23! Chef comes table side to explain them. Do it.
Best El Mescalero: house jalepeño and arbol chile infuses mezcal, Saint Germaine
Ben ZhukOctober 23, 2011Great salsa. Get the salsa sampler, but NOT the salsa trio (which is not actually salsa) (I know, right?)
Sebastián RojasFebruary 7, 2015The girl that works the bar brought me the wrong check twice and start arguing with no point and with bad manners about it. I used to like this place and now there's no way I'm coming back.
- Whitney MeersApril 15, 2013Bad service, plus we saw someone literally passed out at his table, which made us want to leave the moment we walked in.. But the staff made up for it with complimentary tequila shots!
Barkima LaneAugust 3, 2013The salsa was great. The service sucks tremendously. He could barely speak English and couldn't explain the dish at all. The margarita was weak! I believe the bartender was the chef!! Won't be back.
Brittany AMarch 22, 2012I walked in at 1:30 pm on a Thursday and there were still chairs stacked in the windows and no one working inside. No lunch here.
Alan MooimanMay 12, 2012Cash only. Food was too expensive for the lack of flavor complexity. Salsa too spicy to taste the flavors.
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- Mon–Sun
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
(347) 763-2938
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Full Bar
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"Tacos are really good and originals, decoration as well with local artists paintings (tables, walls)! Try the Baja tacos!"
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