Cantina

2901 2nd Ave S, 35233-2900 - Birmingham
Mexican Southwestern
★★★★★ ★★★★★
78/100
456 recommendations

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78/100
Sluurpy Score
456 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
54 reviews
Google
3.8/5
402 reviews

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 205-323-6980
📍 Address: 2901 2nd Ave S, Birmingham

🕐 Opening Hours

Open now Closes at 09:00 PM
Monday1 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday2 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday3 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday4 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday5 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday6 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sunday7 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Google Reviews (8)

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Alana Bennett

5 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Yummy!!! The food was tasty and you could savor every bite. The music is a great mixture and it gives you that get up and dance atmosphere. The prices aren't great but the food is really filling. Plus they have outdoor seating that is super pet friendly.
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Kathleen

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I wanted a quick bite to eat, and this was perfect. I waited in line to order for about 2 minutes, ordered, and had my food 3-4 minutes later. I only ordered the chicken quesadilla, and it was absolutely delicious.
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Sheree Hall

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Gourmet Mexican food. Not just rice and beans. I ate there for lunch and chose two different kinds of tacos. Both were tasty.
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Mike Hiatt

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great food with a cool interior. The environment is also great. I had the Cuban taco and the fish taco. They were amazing.
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Christina Ferrari

3 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
If it was a little less expensive, I'd give it five stars, but twelve dollars for three tacos with no sides is a bit much. The other menu items seemed to be hovering in the same eleven to thirteen dollar range. Still, the food was awesome and very fast! It must have come out within five minutes of us placing our orders. I got the fish tacos, and they were made with surprisingly large chunks of fried fish. The ingredients seemed very fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend them. The atmosphere is also pretty great for a counter-service place.
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Zac Marsh

4 years ago
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staff, location, atmosphere, parking, cleanliness, speed are all great. However, after multiple visits, I think it's pricey for what you get, and the food is very hit-or-miss. Truck Fries ($12) only consist of fries, queso, pico, and meat, yet they often have so much salt and/or garlic that they're bad. We threw them out once. Tacos ($4) are tiny and require three to make a meal, but they're nothing special. You aren't getting out of here for less than $12+tax, even at lunch, and you don't know whether it'll be good. The staff is the best thing about this place. Great service, and they maintain positive, friendly attitudes, even when it's crowded.
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Gottfried Kibelka

6 years ago
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Nope, not for me. For starters the place feels fake and plastic but worse the value is just not there. I am not used paying $3.25 for chips/salsa, which might make me a cheapskate but I wouldn't mind if they would bring a little more salsa. The vegetarian taco ($3.15) was flavorful and fresh but you would need 4 or 5 to make it feel like a meal. The reason this place gets only 2 stars are the limp and over the top fatty fries. I never, ever left more than half the fries on my plate and this happened twice before I stopped ordering them at Cantina.
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Chelsea Olms

3 years ago
★★★☆☆ 3/5
The good and the bad...Adorable atmosphere and decent food. Food ordered off the menu is good but when altering items (to make vegetarian dishes) food is extremely bland. Margaritas are weak and pre-made. It is not a sit down restaurant as the prices would lead you to believe. Severely over priced for an “order at counter” restaurant and poor quality of food. We were however given two baskets of chips with our app order of salsa, pico, and ridiculously bland queso...the customer service was mostly friendly and understanding.
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