La Cantina

Yes, La Cantina can be a great casual date-night spot, especially if you want lively cocktails and a cozy, colorful atmosphere. Guests often praise the margaritas and inventive cocktails, and the small, intimate dining rooms make it easy to chat. Note that service can be hit-or-miss on some nights, and portions skew taco-sized, so plan for shared plates or a follow-up stop if you want a larger meal. Consider a reservation or an early seating for a quieter evening.

Portions at La Cantina tend to be on the smaller side, expect taco-sized servings and tapas-style plates. Multiple guests noted dishes can feel small (some left hungry after a meal), while others found certain items perfectly sized (three-taco plates, quesadillas). If you’re sharing, order a few tacos, a starter like guac, and maybe a churro to round out the meal. The lunch special bundles soup or salad, tacos or quesadillas, and churros for a fuller option.

La Cantina is open most days with lunch and dinner hours. Current hours listed by the restaurant: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:45 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–10:45 p.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m. (No hours shown for Sunday in the provided info.) For holidays or special-event hours it’s best to call ahead or check the restaurant’s website.

Family-friendly: yes, guests commonly dine with families, celebrate birthdays, and bring teens, so the atmosphere is welcoming for kids and groups. Accessible seating: there’s no clear public information about wheelchair access or step-free entry in the listings or reviews. If accessibility is essential, call ahead to confirm doorways, table spacing, and restroom access so the team can accommodate your needs.

It depends on what you want: for happy-hour cocktails and a lively vibe, visit Monday–Friday during Happy Hour (cocktails from $10; mezcal cocktails $15). If you prefer a quieter experience, try weekday lunch or earlier weekday dinners. Weekend evenings and event nights (they’ve had DJs and busy Valentine’s nights) are busier and more energetic. If you want deals, the weekday lunch special is a good value.

La Cantina has two main dining areas: a front room that fits about 30 people and a back room that fits roughly 50–60. The space is described as small and cozy with tables fairly close together, and the venue can host private parties in those rooms. If you have a seating preference (window, quieter table, or private room), calling ahead is a good idea.

La Cantina offers a fun, colorful, and cozy atmosphere with upbeat Mexican-inspired décor. Guests often highlight a lively vibe, sometimes with a DJ for special nights, and friendly, smiling staff. The venue is compact, so tables can feel close together; nights with events or game crowds are energetic, while weekday lunches feel quieter. Overall it’s a casual, festive spot good for drinks and tacos.

The restaurant lists a business-casual dress code, so neat casual attire is appropriate. Given the relaxed, colorful vibe many guests wear casual but tidy clothes, think smart jeans, blouses, or collared shirts. If you’re attending a private event in one of the larger rooms, you may want to dress a bit sharper, but everyday visits are comfortably casual.

Yes, the restaurant accepts private parties and has two rooms, so they can often accommodate seating requests, birthday needs, or small pre-arranged details. Specific policies (dietary accommodations, large-group menus, accessibility) aren’t detailed publicly, so call ahead to confirm your request. Bonus: guests report fun promotions (e.g., free tequila shots for Habs jersey wearers), so ask the staff about any current specials when booking.

Yes, families do dine here regularly and guests often celebrate birthdays with children. The menu focuses on tacos, quesadillas, guac, and churros, which are kid-friendly options, though there’s no specific kids’ menu noted. For younger children, an early seating or booking a quieter table (or a private room for a party) is recommended to keep things comfortable.

Busiest: weekend evenings, event nights (they’re two blocks from the Bell Centre), and special occasions, guests report DJs and busy Valentine’s nights. Quietest: weekday lunches and early weekday evenings tend to be calmer, and some guests expressly noticed very quiet, slow service during off-peak times. If you want a lively night, pick weekends or game nights; for a relaxed meal, aim for weekday lunch or an early dinner.

It depends on your goal: for a lively night with cocktails and energy, Friday or Saturday is ideal (also when tequila shots and late-night service are emphasized). For a quieter, value-oriented visit try a weekday, lunch specials Mon–Fri offer good value and calmer dining. If you want both atmosphere and deals, early weekday evenings during happy hour are a sweet spot.

Yes, La Cantina offers private-party options and has two rooms that can be used for events: a front room (about 30 people) and a back room (about 50–60 people). While they accept private parties, the restaurant notes they don’t accept very large parties, so contact the team to discuss your guest count, menu choices, and any AV or décor requests.

La Cantina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Cantina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 357-2173.

La Cantina is rated 4 stars by 314 OpenTable diners.

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