Cantina chain serving classic Tex-Mex dishes in a modest setting with a casual vibe & a bar. Based on 929 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1406 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 354-5800
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Taylor
We waited 15+ min with an empty restaurant to be greeted.
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Ashly Stark
Wow! Dinner AND a show! Waited 10 min at a place that was NOT busy, at all. Tons of dirty tables, no pre-busing. Watched the host chase after guests out the door who had gotten tired of waiting. She started yelling after them when they were leaving, followed them outside with their meals in her hands, and continued yelling at them as they were getting into their car! Then she came back inside, and continued to stand at the front of the restaurant, yelling at anther server, asking “what else was i supposed to do?!” We waited 20 min for pre-made margs as our server kept forgetting them. Had to wait for silverware, and was only brought forks, so i had to ask for knives also. Watched other guests wait for 25 min to be seated at a table that was clean, open, and avail since before they even arrived. No, they were not waiting for anyone else to join them. Will definitely not be back. Lunch should have been 40 min max, was an hr & 20 min
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Karley
No wait for a booth for two. Greeted immediately with Chips and salsa. Tuesday is $2 “mugoritas” upbeat modern atmosphere with text Mexican. Gluten free and vegetarian
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Stacey Frank
Great visit for the 1st time. I ordered birria street taco and they didn’t disappoint. Tuesday is 1/2 off the kids menu and that was awesome. Guac was 1/2 off due to happy hour. The Papa O’Kellys side was good! The host (blonde guy) was super nice and even checked on us after we were seated. Our waiter was good too. Will definitely be back.
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Michael Burkart
Service was bad starting with incorrect drink orders and meals served so slowly that first served were cold when last served. One plate was totally forgotten until we were almost completely finished eating. Portions were generally smaller than those at more authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Very bland flavors to all dishes. Margaritas were sweet, and lacked even hint of tequila taste.
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Eugene Keitzer
Absolutely delicious, terrific food. Wife and I were blown away at how good their Chimichanga’s were and service was great! Brought us double chips and salsa by mistake which was very nice! Only negatives were some of the chips were oily and not crispy. Portion size on sides was kind of small. Overall excellent though. Can’t wait to go back!
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Mary Elizabeth
Beautiful inside, staff is good a little slow for not being busy but good and friendly. Food tasted really good.
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marianne satinsky
Haven’t been to this location before, loved the decorations, and chandeliers made of tequila bottles. Good service and food, love the nachos with chips on side, so soggy chips and you control what goes on top!
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Marcus Tan
I loved the salsa that came with the chips, it has a very nice texture to it, and the chips also has a unique peppery flavor that you don’t get often from most restaurants! I ordered a Chimichanga Dinner with Pulled Chicken, Cilantro-Lime Rice and Papas O’Kelly’s for my entree, and I absolutely loved it, especially the Papa’s! I also got myself a $5 Jumbo Margarita that was awesome! The one thing that was a little bit of a let down was the fried ice cream, I didn’t really enjoy it as I didn’t like the texture of it and I’ve had way better ones.
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Cheryl W
Things I liked – the wait staff – Kai and Carl were wonderful. The salsa – both red and green – are made in house and were outstanding. The black beans as a side – I could have eaten a whole bowl of them!
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