Wow! Thanks Emily for your wonderful service! I booked the private room for 12 and it was great, the food was amazing - the prawn tacos were particularly delish, such well cooked food, nobody left hungry. Think its almost the best TexMex I've had in Melbourne.
The margarita's were great, so yup, we tried the Coconut Margarita, traditional Margarita, the Shipwreck cocktail and the Dusk to Dawn, along with the tempranillo wine, and we all went back for seconds.
And truly the staff were great, asking if we wanted the next course, or pauses between courses in the set menu as we were being served. This must be hard to handle for the kitchen, but it seemed no hassle. We always had drinks, and appreciated the relaxed atmosphere.
A big shout out to Emily from Acland St Cantina for truly making my friend and I truly enjoy the first experience of what will soon to be many at Acland St Cantina. Amazing service and the food was off the charts to die for. I've already recommended to many friends this place and I love the New York style setting that it has about it. A big kudos tho this place and I'm already thinking of planning my birthday here. The food is highly amazing as well as the kick ass cocktails infused with jalapeños. Yum, yum, bubblegum delicious. Thanks to all the staff for making not only the amazing food, but the outstanding service.
I’ve been to rural Mexico and had Mole made by locals. This is the best I have ever tasted outside of there. The menu is original and authentic. The flavors are fresh and delicious. Great value for money and lovely service. The cocktails are worth a try during happy hour. Unexpected delight
We had the cerviche, corn, nachos and tacos - everything was just soooooo good! Make sure you get the fish tacos. They had a deal for locals so flashing your id showing your postcode gave us a pretty decent savings.
A group of 12 of us went here last night for a birthday dinner. The service was great and the amount of food adequate for the Chef's Selection @$45 pp. One of our group was lactose intolerant and the staff were able to work around that. The drawback was that the Chef's Selection was served as plates for two so her partner had no choice on some dishes that were inseparable.
For example the desert was churros for two. They received mango sorbet for two. You would think that for the $800+ we spent they could make an extra churro for him.
Love the Mexican food here.
We have had the set chefs menu twice and always amazing... and always so much food!
The cocktails are so good especially the bold orange & jalapeño margarita 😍
Fish tacos are also a fav here!
Will be back again soon!
I love the ambiance of this restaurant, the low lighting and candles made a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the tacos and lamb enchilada, they were delicious. The Margaritas were great too and packed a punch! The only negative was my friend had the BBQ corn but said it was watery and tasteless. Other than that, everything was great and the staff were very helpful. Laura Bartholomeusz
My boyfriend and I have visited Cantina several times, two of those times being anniversaries.
The food (especially the lamb ribs) bursts with flavours. As do the cocktails (we are a little sad though that on our most recent visit, sangria was no longer on the list).
The seating it great for groups and couples. We always choose the side room, which is closed off from the main seating area.
The staff are wonderful! They always keep check on you, and are always up for a chat. They definitely make us feel at home, even though home is around 45 minutes away.
Had dinner here last night and the food was amazing! I had the tacos and enchilada, they were too good I couldn't event wait to take a photo. The cocktails were yum too! Will definitely be returning.
Hello 911 I can't stop eating. That chipotle chicken taco is life. Was also loving the lime rice in the chicken burrito (how you get that tortilla so fluffy?) and the three cheese in the lamb enchilada. They've got a serious drinks menu and make a mean margarita. It's difficult to find a park on a Saturday night but the atmosphere more than makes up for the struggle. I adored the space with its little hidden enclaves and being a little off the main streets means you can avoid the tourists. This is beautiful sophisticated polished food not that food court fast food rubbish you will find in a lot of other Mexican restaurants
Yeah not too bad. Pork belly taco and a tecate. Pretty sweet. Although wouldn't mind a bigger taco. Flavours were spot on pork belly was brilliant but the taco is only about 1.5 bites. Need something more substantial. Servers were sweet.
We were really happy to have chosen this place. Casual dining but down to earth and nice atmosphere. Light music and candles. The service is exceptional. Take you to your table, seat you, your jacket, refill your water, and no pressure. If you're not sure about what wine to choose they will give you a taste. The lamb enchiladas are fantastic. Spicy, but not too hot. Have the sweet potato salad - it's cool, tasty, and compliments the spiciness of the other food. Fish and chicken tacos are wonderful. If you want this for a main, have at least three or four (if you're really hungry). Highly recommended.
We love Mexican food and we were pretty excited when we found this place. We had soft tacos which were packed with flavour and had the perfect amount of spice.
The bar is pretty spectacular to look at and the bench seat/couch made the place feel really cosy.
Next time we're in St Kilda, we will be back for sure.
Visited before a show at the Prince Band room and really enjoyed the experience. Really good food (the fish and chicken tacos were standouts), and thoroughly decent classic margaritas. It isn't super authentic Mexican, but it is really tasty.
Positioned in a dark basement type of room in the heart of the Prince of Wales - great ambience. Good taco selection. $17 Margaritas which is a little overpriced or $35 by the jug (about 4 glasses to a jug) which is a bit of a no- brainer if there are a few of you.
This is one of my FAVOURITE MEXICANS. The food is just delicious 😋 cocktails are also awesome. Next time your in Melbourne this is a must for all Mexican lovers! 10/10
Excellent food but punchy prices, fish taco was excellent, and the blood orange jalapeño margarita were the highlights.
Must try their burger!!! Huge meal but one of the best I’ve ever had and I’ve ate at two burger restaurants by Gordon Ramsey! The meat the pickles the sauces on it are so delicious! Awesome little hole in the wall. Service was just okay as to why the 4 stars, could have refilled our water and asked us if we wanted more cocktails.
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