The Cantina - Mill Valley Restaurant - Mill Valley, CA

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Address:
651 E Blithedale Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Neighborhood:
Mill Valley

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Cuisine:
Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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The Cantina - Mill Valley Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.thecantina.com
Email: joe@thecantina.com
Phone: (415) 381-1070
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 9:00pm Friday - 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday - 11:30am - 10:00pm Sunday - 11:00am - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Private Dining for 10-15 and for 25-30
Private Party Contact: Manager (415) 381-1070

Getting there

Cross Street: Camino Alto
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is also additional parking behind the restaurant

A word from The Cantina - Mill Valley

The Cantina is located in Mill Valley, California and is specialized in Mexican cuisine.

The Cantina - Mill Valley

3.7

32 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerKid Friendly
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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26 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

26 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(15)
kid-friendly(12)
good for groups(10)

great for lunch(10)
great for outdoor dining(10)
vibrant bar scene(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (26)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great Atmosphere, Great Service,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2003

Dined on 04/14/2012

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Atmosphere, Great Service, and Very Reasonably Priced. The food was good, but not great--lots of potential here and well worth checking out."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2003

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Happy hour is a good deal.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2002

Dined on 04/05/2012

2002

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Happy hour is a good deal. Salsa and chips were fine. Dinner, however, was not so great. The arroz con pollo had a goopy sauce that would have been at home in a Chinese restaurant served as sweet and sour."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2002

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not as enthused as before.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Not as enthused as before. Taco salad was too spicy -even tho it may have been jjust pepper. Maybe it was the beef? Also, beans that were supposed to be warm were cold when I got to the bottom of the taco with them. Margarita wasn't as good as usual. Service was ok and the atmosphere was fine."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Definitely kid friendly to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2012

2010

Dined on 01/26/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Definitely kid friendly to the point we had our dinner and conversation over-shadowed by a disruptive 4 yr. old at a nearby table. Not the restaurant's fault, just the parents. Would go back again and take our chances."

Dined on 01/26/2012

2010

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food...Servers not so great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/23/2012

2011

Dined on 01/23/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Have loved the Cantina for many years and keep coming back because of the great food. The service how ever is non-attentive and almost to the point that servers seem to ignore you. It seems that the Busing crew out ways the servers and this makes little to no sense. Maybe the servers would benefit by being trained how to manage their tables."

Dined on 01/23/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always the most reliable choice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/05/2012

2005

Dined on 01/05/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Always the most reliable choice for good food and good service when you're in the mood for Mexican food. So glad to have Cantina back in Mill Valley!"