My recent visit here was marred by subpar drinks and blatant gender bias exhibited by the staff.Despite both my friend and I being served, the quality of the drinks left much to be desired. The pitcher of margaritas we ordered was notably watered-down, failing to meet even basic standards of taste and satisfaction.However, what truly soured our experience was the unwarranted interference from the waiter regarding our drinking habits. We were shocked when the waiter began to question and dictate the amount of drinks we were allowed to have, suggesting that it was too much for "us women." He began to bring up our commutes home. This blatant gender bias and assumption about our drinking capabilities were both offensive and unacceptable.Furthermore, when we attempted to address these concerns with management, we were met with resistance and refusal to share management's contact information. This lack of transparency only added to our frustration and highlighted the disregard for customer satisfaction.It is worth noting that we were both able to provide identification, with my passport readily available in PDF format. Any insinuations about our ability to prove our age were unfounded and insulting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Natalia Angel
This place is cozy and great atmosphere.Staff is friendly ,food is delicious. I love their green sauce. When you visit Cantinero they always make you feel like right home . I love this place ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hali Riley
I love it here! I went to NYU and came here a lot 2017/2018. I recently moved to the neighborhood and got to come back. The margaritas are wonderful! (Really, you only need one but you should have more ?) The downstairs is chill with spanish music and the upstairs is fun for dancing and happy hour specials. This place is a must visit. Consistently good? ??☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Single Taco Enchilada or Burrito with Rice and Beans
Nena Angel’s
The best Tex-Mex food restaurantThe delicious food, the super delicious margaritas my favorite is the passion frizada with tajin the atmosphere is familiar I recommend them to come with family or with friends excellent service ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sopa de Camarones El Cantinero, Alitas de Pollo, Enchiladas Suizas 2
Gareth Bush
Very friendly and generous staff! Would happily come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Pilates Structure
I've been going here for over 10 yeand the.Food is always good. I tried various dishes. It's always good. That atmosphere is good. They have music upstairs. I've been up there twice maybe. And it's nice, but it gets a little crowded. But mostly I go to Ian and have the margaritas which are also very good. The staff is very helpful and efficient. I love the place. I have shed with friends and family and they still go there.
The place is nice the foodnis good had a nice day with my friend on Saturday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joseph Pedicino
Nice place . Easy to get to on university . Nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Blanca Rodriguez
Good place, good service and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tinatin Golobyani
Very nice bar-restaurant, nicely decorated. Service is outstanding, the food is super tasty. Best margaritas in the city ??We ended up here by chance and were super
I should have walked out when I had to cope with the corny Mexican music piped in right above me. I ordered the chips with salsa : tasteless, guacamole: totally tasteless and lacking any character whatsoever, black bean soup: never served, and the taco and enchilada combo tasteless as well. The service was slow, considering the place was not busy . If you delete the music, the atmosphere was moderately relaxing, although it did have a dark and depressing feel. I would have considered the other Mexican place about 100 feet away down the street, but it was busy, and should you face a similar dilemma, I would wait it out at the other place. Anyway, live and learn. At least I'm not vomiting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Refried Beans, Guacamole and Chips, Taco
Leslie M.
Food, service, and atmosphere was all incredible. Great place to stop for a well priced meal in the city!
Tara M.
If I could give a zero I would . Horrible staff Changes prices When I brought it to management attention they denied, stated they can change the happy hr price. When we showed them the hand written signs of happy hour all night he sent his personnel to take the signs down but continued to charge more than $7. Charged $12
Lakiah Stewart
The food is so good and fresh! Love the upstairs happy hour at the bar. Hubby and I come here often! Great lil gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bee Best
Reliable and friendly Mexican and Margs on University.
My recent visit here was marred by subpar drinks and blatant gender bias exhibited by the staff.Despite both my friend and I being served, the quality of the drinks left much to be desired. The pitcher of margaritas we ordered was notably watered-down, failing to meet even basic standards of taste and satisfaction.However, what truly soured our experience was the unwarranted interference from the waiter regarding our drinking habits. We were shocked when the waiter began to question and dictate the amount of drinks we were allowed to have, suggesting that it was too much for "us women." He began to bring up our commutes home. This blatant gender bias and assumption about our drinking capabilities were both offensive and unacceptable.Furthermore, when we attempted to address these concerns with management, we were met with resistance and refusal to share management's contact information. This lack of transparency only added to our frustration and highlighted the disregard for customer satisfaction.It is worth noting that we were both able to provide identification, with my passport readily available in PDF format. Any insinuations about our ability to prove our age were unfounded and insulting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is cozy and great atmosphere.Staff is friendly ,food is delicious. I love their green sauce. When you visit Cantinero they always make you feel like right home . I love this place ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love it here! I went to NYU and came here a lot 2017/2018. I recently moved to the neighborhood and got to come back. The margaritas are wonderful! (Really, you only need one but you should have more ?) The downstairs is chill with spanish music and the upstairs is fun for dancing and happy hour specials. This place is a must visit. Consistently good? ??☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Single Taco Enchilada or Burrito with Rice and Beans
The best Tex-Mex food restaurantThe delicious food, the super delicious margaritas my favorite is the passion frizada with tajin the atmosphere is familiar I recommend them to come with family or with friends excellent service ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sopa de Camarones El Cantinero, Alitas de Pollo, Enchiladas Suizas 2
Very friendly and generous staff! Would happily come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
I've been going here for over 10 yeand the.Food is always good. I tried various dishes. It's always good. That atmosphere is good. They have music upstairs. I've been up there twice maybe. And it's nice, but it gets a little crowded. But mostly I go to Ian and have the margaritas which are also very good. The staff is very helpful and efficient. I love the place. I have shed with friends and family and they still go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Refried Beans, Steak Fajitas, Chimichanga, Combination Fajitas, Burrito, Guacamole and Chips, Steak, Burrito Supreme 1, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Nachos
The place is nice the foodnis good had a nice day with my friend on Saturday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice place . Easy to get to on university . Nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good place, good service and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice bar-restaurant, nicely decorated. Service is outstanding, the food is super tasty. Best margaritas in the city ??We ended up here by chance and were super
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I should have walked out when I had to cope with the corny Mexican music piped in right above me. I ordered the chips with salsa : tasteless, guacamole: totally tasteless and lacking any character whatsoever, black bean soup: never served, and the taco and enchilada combo tasteless as well. The service was slow, considering the place was not busy . If you delete the music, the atmosphere was moderately relaxing, although it did have a dark and depressing feel. I would have considered the other Mexican place about 100 feet away down the street, but it was busy, and should you face a similar dilemma, I would wait it out at the other place. Anyway, live and learn. At least I'm not vomiting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Refried Beans, Guacamole and Chips, Taco
Food, service, and atmosphere was all incredible. Great place to stop for a well priced meal in the city!
If I could give a zero I would . Horrible staff Changes prices When I brought it to management attention they denied, stated they can change the happy hr price. When we showed them the hand written signs of happy hour all night he sent his personnel to take the signs down but continued to charge more than $7. Charged $12
The food is so good and fresh! Love the upstairs happy hour at the bar. Hubby and I come here often! Great lil gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reliable and friendly Mexican and Margs on University.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4