Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
Mexican Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Dive Bar$$$$
Central Harlem, New York
"Especially great happy hour and brunch specials."(12 Tips)
"$4 margs & $2 tacos!! Service is always really good."(24 Tips)
"And the margaritas worked very well...Nice rustic ambiance"(12 Tips)
"The best Mexican restaurant in Harlem."(2 Tips)
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Roger ToppinJuly 14, 2015The pulled pork and pineapple tacos were really good. The staff was friendly as well. I recommend this place as a great spot to meet up with friends.
- Cantina Taqueria & Tequila BarApril 8, 2015The best Mexican restaurant in Harlem. M-F Happy hr 4-7pm starring $2 tacos and $4 margaritas. Ladies Night every Wednesday 4pm-close. Brunch specials Sat/Sun including bottomless margaritas, mimosas.
SUPER cute new neighborhood bar! Good prices. The fish and pulled pork tacos ($7/2) + guac ($4) were *amazing*. Drinks ($9) were good but tell them what kind of tequila. The house stuff was harsh.
Megan BakerOctober 18, 2014The taco sampler is the best deal here - $25 for 8 tacos / 4 varieties. Guacamole is expensive, and the space is cramped and loud, but the lobster, siracha shrimp, and tofu&mushroom tacos are worth it- Especially great happy hour and brunch specials. Great atmosphere and staff is awesome, and welcoming. Great normal restaurant in Harlem.
June HOctober 22, 2014I came here on 'Turn up Tuesdays' with DJ Chaka spinning . Great music! The guacamole was fantastic - they made it fresh with no tomatoes to accommodate my sister's allergy. I'll definitely be back!
Harlem AmbassadorAugust 26, 2013Now a bonafide destination, hidden below street level is a new 60's style bungalow meets the hood, with a hand carved tequila bar & margarita menu to boot. Calling it a tacqueria is an injustice. Wow!
Alexandra MaesenDecember 18, 2013I can't comment on the atmosphere, but I ordered from them through Seamless when they just opened, and my tacos were really good! Especially the ones with tuna. Mmm. I keep ordering! :)
Erika NonkenApril 12, 2014I can't rave enough: fantastic 'rita's and tacos, super cheap happy hour, fun crowd of mixed races and ages, friendly staff, great music. Very crowded and loud, but in a fun way.
Leek MuzikMay 4, 2015Great Experience! Try the egg scramble bowls! Any meat choice. Brunch is a must!
bethanneNovember 23, 2013Living across the street, trust that I can say this is a godsend. The happy hour (4-7) is solid & the service is excellent, even when the hood rushes them at 6:53pm. Get the fish tacos; all of them!
Great menu choices ... can't go wrong here and if something is wrong, they're attentive enough to change it. The tortilla bowl is my personal favorite. With chicken.
DeDe SullivanJuly 7, 2021One of my favorite places in the nabe, and they just opened on FDB. The place is banging. The drinks and food are amazing!- Happy Hour is amazing! $4 margs & $2 tacos!! Service is always really good. Friendly & inviting place!
Fabio TolbarMarch 3, 2016Nice vibe, gentle staff and very good options at the happy hour for a very nice price. Successful
The salsa with the free chips was bangin', and the chicken burrito was tasty and filling.
Jens AndresenJuly 11, 2018Good and tasty food. Portions not too big. Nice atmosphere and kind waiters- Patrick DureSeptember 15, 2013Lobster tacos here were amazing! And the margaritas worked very well...Nice rustic ambiance
Great tacos and drinks but there's been a change in staff so the service isn't that great anymore.
Ruggero MassettiOctober 5, 2013Service is friendly, tacos are okay and it seem a bit expensive for the neighborhoods great vibe and music
Sarah ZaidAugust 30, 2017Nice vibe, good happy hour prices but weird music (rock) being played in the evening...not really the right sound for a Mexican spot...the food was just meh...honestly was not impressed.
BasJuly 25, 2018Really disappointing seating service. Host says 30 minute waiting time. After 20 minutes - waitlist.me -shows next up. 70 min later still no table for party of 4. Couples of 2 serviced just fine 👎🏽
Gianna SantelliAugust 2, 2015Cheap happy hour but the margs are just alright and the tacos are fine but nothing to write home about.
I tried the fish, pork and chicken tacos. Fish and pork were the best. The chicken had some weird tomato paste. meh...The margaritas needed some fine tuning also, hope they're better next time
Kristi DuarteJune 7, 2014Food is not that good. A 4 out of 10. But ambience is cool. A good place for a drink.
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 3:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(646) 755-8864
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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Live Music
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Yes
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Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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