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Blanco Cantina – Calgary 17th, Calgary, AB

Blanco Cantina – Calgary 17th

4.5
4.5
790 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Discover Blanco Cantina on 17th Avenue, Calgary's hotspot for Happy Hour and late-night fun! Our vibrant restaurant is your go-to destination for Mexican cuisine, featuring mouthwatering tacos and refreshing margaritas. Enjoy half-price tequilas during our daily Happy Hour or savour our unique margarita flavours while you soak in the lively atmosphere. Whether you're here for tacos, tequila, or a fiesta with friends, Blanco promises a memorable experience with top-notch service. Join us on 17th Avenue and let our restaurant turn your day into a celebration of flavour and fun!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (403) 228-1854
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We will bring the tacos to you! Please email to discuss having Blanco Cantina at your next function. 17th@blancocantina.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Group reservations are available for parties of 15-20 people, seven days a week. Restaurant buy-outs and patio parties are also available. Please visit the website to submit your event request!
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    Between College Lane and 7th Street
  • Parking details
    Paid parking lot behind the restaurant and at the adjacent high school.<br />Street parking on 17th Ave SW, 7th Street SW & Royal Avenue SW.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blanco Cantina on Calgary's 17th Ave is a vibrant spot known for its "amazing food" and "fantastic atmosphere." Guests love the "great tacos" and "variety of drinks," particularly the margaritas. The staff is generally "accommodating," though service can be inconsistent. Perfect for celebrations or a fun evening out.

790 Reviews
  1. Ayel

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender cole i believe is amazing!! Very funny, very attentive and quick!! Will forsure come back to this location!! Didn’t take any pictures of our food. The Quesabirria was amazing and flavorful and the steak fajita was pretty good and spicy.

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  2. Lisa

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience, as expected from reviews. Recommend for a chill evening

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  3. Sheri

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food.

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  4. Martin

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good! I really liked the tacos and the variety of drinks. The service was decent.

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  5. Kim

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    THRILLED with the care the staff took to accommodate the 2 Celiacs in our group. Having Celiac-safe options AND having multiple staff check on us was above and beyond -- we are grateful to know this restaurant is fully safe for our family members who can't have gluten. The ONLY complaint is that it was VERY VERY loud in the "patio" area (the windows were closed since it's getting chilly at night). Just turning the music down one tiny notch might help, we had trouble hearing each other speak over the pumping music. Next time, we'll ask to sit inside -- so it's not a huge deal. Overall, a tremendous experience. Thank you!

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  6. Peter

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Our server, Hannah, was great and very personable. Have been going to Blanco Cantina for a while now and it has been a great experience.

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  7. Vanessa

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, celiac safe and as always amazing service

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  8. Hannah

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jess was amazing. Dealt with celiac allergy accordingly and was attentive and caring throughout our whole visit. We’ll definitely be back again !

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  9. Sebastiano

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and a really great atmosphere.

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  10. Asif

    VIP

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had reservations at 700pm. After sitting down, visibly in front of the check in counter, waited 10 minutes with no greeting, no service, no water and no order taking. During this time 4 servers walked past our table. We decided to give another few minutes to see if anyone would serve us. Sadly; not a word. We got up and left. Won’t be back - as service was horrendously terrible.

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FAQs

Blanco Cantina – Calgary 17th offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Blanco Cantina – Calgary 17th also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 228-1854.

Blanco Cantina – Calgary 17th is rated 4.5 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blanco Cantina – Calgary 17th

723 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between College Lane and 7th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking lot behind the restaurant and at the adjacent high school.<br />Street parking on 17th Ave SW, 7th Street SW & Royal Avenue SW.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 228-1854
  • Catering
    We will bring the tacos to you! Please email to discuss having Blanco Cantina at your next function. 17th@blancocantina.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Group reservations are available for parties of 15-20 people, seven days a week. Restaurant buy-outs and patio parties are also available. Please visit the website to submit your event request!
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