Cantina Norte

Name: Cantina Norte
Address: 3246 Connaught Crescent #108 North, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7R 0A7
Telephone: (604) 670-8226
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

338 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Cantina Norte is an upper-middle range Mexican restaurant located in beautiful Edgemont Village, North Vancouver. Serving high-quality dishes from Mexico’s west coast, Cantina Norte is a modern interpretation of a former family restaurant – Vancouver’s most award-winning Mexican restaurant, Cafe Norte (1998-2009). We are a fully-licensed, food-primary establishment offering sit-in dining, take-away, catering, and event-hosting.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 670-8226
Website
https://www.cantinanorte.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Philip Mitchell
Catering
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

Location
3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7
Neighbourhood
North Vancouver
Cross Street
Crescentview Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tacos De Cochinita (GF)$22.00
Yucatán style slow-braised pork in achiote, vinegar and herbs. Topped with picked red onions, green onions, and cilantro. Served with salsa habanero.
Prawn Tempura Taco$24.00
Three jumbo beer-battered prawns. Topped with cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and chipotle aioli. Served with salsa piña.
Tacos Vegetarianos (V,GF)$20.00
Potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Garnished with arugula and served with spicy salsa macha.

SUMMER SIPPERS

MEXICAN SANGRIA GLASS/PITCHER (2oz/10oz)
BC red wine, cinnamon-infused brandy, grenadine, grapefruit, lime, ginger beer, and star anise.
Sayulita Spritz (2oz)$12.00
Aperol, Evolve Effervescence, prickly pear, balsamic, and soda.
Rosado (1.5oz)$13.00
Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, lime, and spiced hibiscus tea.
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (2oz)$14.00
Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, lime, agave, fresh jalapeño.
Cantina Norte Lager (16oz)$10.00
Lite Lager, crisp and cool.
Bricker's Sidra De Mayo Cider (16oz)$12.00
Notes of lime and jalapeños.

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cantina Norte offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the flavorful Mexican-inspired dishes and delightful drinks. The ambiance is lively, though some find it "extremely loud." The charming patio is perfect for sunny days. Overall, it's a "very lovely spot" with attentive staff.

338 Reviews

H
Heather
Calgary
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived early but our table was ready. The service was exceptional and the food fresh and flavourful. The margaritas we gold and deliciousc
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Brenda
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cantina Norte is the continuation of the wonderful tradition of Cafe Norte from the old days in the Village when my husband and I were regular patrons. The new restaurant combines Mexican tradition and contemporary design. Margaritas were excellent, our favourite Chiles Relleno did not disappoint. Coming back from Toronto we enjoyed good service and loved buying great BC Pinot Noir at a reasonable price and being able to take the bottle with us. It was a lovely experience.
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Lauren
VIP
Vancouver
448 reviews
5.0
448 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shout out to Maddie behind the bar! Fab time at Cantina Norte
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Don
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very welcoming restaurant with terrific food! Our server was great and didn’t steer us wrong on her suggestions..
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Leila
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time at the restaurant. Great place. Very delicious food. Their salsa is really tasty. It was my friend’s birthday and we ordered Huevos Divorciados and we both liked it. Very nice service. We’ll definitely go back again. Highly recommend it.
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Barb
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Will be going back soon!
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Carmela
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing! She made our night even better. The food was good but I was expecting more authentic dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food always and great service.
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Robert
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice place, but not exactly cheap or authentic. Be better if they did some of the more typical plate meals seen in US Mexican restaurants with refried beans etc.
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Linda
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable meal and friendly service. Good food & drinks
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FAQs

Cantina Norte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 670-8226.

Cantina Norte is rated 4.7 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Crescentview Drive
Neighbourhood
North Vancouver
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Philip Mitchell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cantinanorte.com/
Phone number
(604) 670-8226
Catering
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

Cantina Norte

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Shrimp & Papaya Quesadilla

Churros Mexicanos

Menu

TASTY TASTY TACOS

Tacos De Cochinita (GF)$22.00

Prawn Tempura Taco$24.00

Tacos Vegetarianos (V,GF)$20.00

SUMMER SIPPERS

MEXICAN SANGRIA GLASS/PITCHER (2oz/10oz)

Sayulita Spritz (2oz)$12.00

Rosado (1.5oz)$13.00

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (2oz)$14.00

Cantina Norte Lager (16oz)$10.00

Bricker's Sidra De Mayo Cider (16oz)$12.00

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cantina Norte offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cantina Norte restaurant rated?

Is Cantina Norte currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information