Cantina 18
$ • Southern, Tex-Mex, Mexican
Hours:
433 Daniels St, Raleigh
(919) 835-9911
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Cantina 18 Reviews
Meh — at best.First time customer.I had heard of this restaurant for years and I finally visited with a friend.We went on a weeknight. Many tables were filled, but there was not a wait; we were seated immediately. Our server was rather indifferent — not rude, but certainly not friendly. We felt rushed throughout the visit. Felt belittled upon asking questions about the menu. She didn’t make it feel like an inviting time.My friend ordered the seared pork belly taco and...read full review
I’m don’t love Mexican food, but decided to try this with my wife as a step up from a Moe’s or Chipotle for a Sunday dinner.Found out that it was exactly that. A Chipotle with table service, although the food was a little worse.The service was not bad. Nothing to rave about, but nothing bad to say.Ordered some white queso, which again, nothing bad to say, but comparable to any other queso in any other Mexican style fast food. For the entree we ordered a couple of burritos....read full review
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Hours
Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
I just relocated back to NC and Cantina 18 was on the top of my list of the places I wanted to eat.18 years later and Raleigh doesn’t disappoint. Neither does chef Jason Smith. I have been a fan of his menus since the 18 Seaboard days(almost 20yrs ago).I had the Fried Green Tomatoes for lunch. I’ve tried them many times at other places throughout the country & always a soggy disappointment. These were so crispy and delicious. I can’t wait to come back again.It’s good...read full review