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Cantina 109, Fort Myers, FL

Cantina 109

4.1
4.1
41 Reviews
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
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Cantina 109 is locally owned family run restaurant that has been serving FRESH, HOUSEMADE Tex-Mex for almost 10 years! Our executive Chef, Adam Sheldt, and our owner, Michel Kemna, have created the perfect mix between good family fun, and an upscale dining experience. We look forward to serving you!

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 314-8226
  • Website
    http://www.Cantina109.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sheldt
  • Location
    9908 Gulf Coast Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33913
  • Neighborhood
    San Carlos Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Kid-friendly

  • Southwest Florida

    Good for groups

  • Bonita Springs

    Good for groups

  • Bonita Springs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bonita Springs

    Lively

41 Reviews

  1. Richy

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the fact that chips & salsa were provided complimentary shortly after we sat down. Food and service were excellent. Place has a nice casual yet elegant looks into it. We plan on going back when we visit the area again.

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  2. JamesY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A group of four at dinner. Had an excellent meal.

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  3. CAROLYNM

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our Server was awesome! Her name was Veronica! She was patient, kind, friendly and very informative about the menu when we had questions. Food was good and drinks were good! lots of space we had 9 ladies!

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  4. Linda

    Naples

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food - great fun atmosphere, good for families or for just a fun evening for two.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Meh … average, mediocre… forgettable. Not enough to bring someone back these days.

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  6. FranciscoF

    Denver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The restaurant environment is very nice. Doors to the outside were open which allowed flies to come inside and pester us. The waiter was excellent and attentive, despite a very large (30 plus) party that he was also serving. Some of our food was not warm, and the taste was average. It's ok, but not superb. Probably will not return.

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  7. StacyS

    Naples

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were seated for 20 minutes and never got service. We left.

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  8. BeckyH

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, great food, great service, love, loved!

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  9. Nanci

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and so was our waitress. Would definitely recommend to a friend and eat here again!

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  10. RobS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was very slow and simple requests such as extra napkins had to be made several times. Food was okay, not great.

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  11. SamanthaR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The service was not very good. The waitress made multiple mistakes. Everyone’s food was cold and not very flavorful. Definitely would not recommend this place for a family dinner. Perhaps it is more of a late night drinking venue.

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  12. ElaineS

    Naples

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great! There were two couples on a date night, we each had something different, and everything was delicious, we even tried the tableside guacamole, which was fantastic.

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  13. SusanA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    Drinks were very pricey and not what I would consider jumbo.

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  14. FancyTravel

    Calgary

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal here. The service was fantastic and the food was really delicious. They brought complimentary chips and salsa to get us started, a nice touch. Try the margarita!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Food was okay-sat outside and it was filthy- food on floor, tables were not really clean. Will not go back

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was fantastic, first time dining there and we can’t wait to return !!!

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  17. ReneeM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a restaurant that our family has returned to time and again. There are many restaurants in Ft Myers but this is one of my definite go to places. The staff is super friendly, the food is amazing, the drinks are perfect and the service is wonderful. Mike the Owner typically stop by your table to check in on your service and the meal. He remembers his customers and this place just has a very personal touch to it. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food with gluten free options! The manager and the wait staff could not be more hospitable!

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  19. SamanthaW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chase is a great waiter! Restaurant is wonderful!

    Cantina 109Responded on March 23, 2023

    Thank you Sam for the great review! Chase Rocks!

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  20. KellyC

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food and service! Taco Tuesday is a keeper!!!

    Cantina 109Responded on March 23, 2023

    Thank you Kelly!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Food was fresh and delicious. Just missing seasoning in the mixed veggies. Kudos for the table side guacamole prep.

    Cantina 109Responded on March 23, 2023

    Thank you for the feedback! We look forward to serving you again!

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  22. Time

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice atmosphere, tasty food and overall good value.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant is cute with a good vibe. Table side guacamole was excellent and service was friendly and prompt. I also loved the chicken tortilla soup. It was full of chicken and delicious making it hearty enough to be a meal by itself. All in all, a fun night out with great tasting food.

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  24. JohnM

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Disappointed in the service. It was slow and when the meals came out half the food did not match our orders. We then waited another 15 or 20 minutes to have the right meals served. While half the table waited for the other half to be served their meals went cold. Overall the experience was less than expected

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  25. WineLover

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Food was not great. Ending up sending my meal back, as I could not eat it. Only thing that was decent was the salsa.

    Cantina 109Responded on February 16, 2023

    WineLover, we are sorry to hear your meal did not meet expectations! We would be happy to provide an offer for you to come back and try us again! Please email me at Mike@cantina109com

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  26. DaleB

    Naples

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good food and service. Prices very reasonable. Smoked pork in burrita very tasty. Excellent choice of margaritas.

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  27. PaulR

    Naples

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Loud music , and shrieking kids . Out of certain beers . Slow service . Food was ok but won’t be back .

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  28. Zadsnotes

    Naples

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We were seated at the time of our reservation. Server greeted us - taking our drink order (unaware of beers on tap) - later correcting order. Appetizer ordered and served quickly. We waited for our meals for approx 45-60 mins. Server did take another drink order. The server did apologize for the delay - thanking us for our patience. The manager stopped by the table shortly after our arrival to welcome us.

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  29. Heather

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My parents, my daughter and I all enjoyed a delicious dinner. The table side guacamole was fresh and tasty. The fish tacos had a large amount of grouper cooked to perfection. The Tex-Mex tacos had great flavor. The waitress was friendly and the manager stop by to make sure everything was up to our satisfaction. We will come back again.

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  30. SJGBOC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    We had a party of 9 and the service was ok but the food was terrible. Probably the worst Mexican food I’ve ever had.

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  31. LindaD

    Des Moines

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was friendly and attentive. Chicken tortilla soup and quesadillas were very good. No complaints. Looking forward to my next visit

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  32. BobM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Food less than average, salsa too sweet, 3 of 4 of us served, 1 order not placed, no offer to compensate some.

    Cantina 109Responded on January 17, 2023

    Bob, we are sorry to hear that your most recent visit did not live up to expectations. It is not our policy to charge for items that were delivered incorrectly. I would love to make it up to you! Please email me at the email found on our website so that I may send you an offer to come back.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will definitely be back here again! 1

    Cantina 109Responded on January 17, 2023

    Thank you for the feedback! We look forward to seeing you again!

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  34. KellyB

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was fun, food was great and service was great. Prices were a little high, but that is the case at many restaurants these days.

    Cantina 109Responded on January 17, 2023

    Thank you for the feedback Kelly!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered the perfect margarita was absolutely delicious! One of the best margaritas I ever had, wife loved hers also! Had the nachos (get small if you are ordering entrees) they were awesome, fajitas were perfect, service was great!! Definitely will be back

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  36. Jm87

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Nice place. Good service. Food was just ok. Queso Fundido was bland. Pastor tacos were little off and cold. Someone needs to monitor preparation and quality of food coming out of the kitchen. We will give it a another chance.

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  37. ChristinaT

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Celebrating my birthday with my family. Server was very nice to my two grandchildren. The table guacamole was delicious.

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  38. PamP

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our food was delicious and Riley was an excellent server. She was friendly and attentive without being intrusive.

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  39. PamelaB

    Charlotte

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I chose the restaurant for its location. The table side guacamole was fantastic, but the entrees lacked. The meat in the tacos and burrito was a bit dry. Alas, we made the best of it with the sauces and guacamole. Gathering with friends that we rarely see was our priority.

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  40. MoniqueM

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We ordered margaritas and 3 entrees. The el Diablo margaritas were not spicy at all; all I could taste was the generic sour mix. The Grouper tacos smelled as if the fish had been in the sun for 4 days and then cooked. Manager took it back and brought a different meal. Taco salad was fine however they forgot to bring the dressing. The chicken and shrimp fajitas were not sizzling when they came out and tasted like they were sitting under a heat lamp for a period of time. Everything about our visit was mediocre at best. For the amount paid and the quality of the service and food, we will not be returning.

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FAQs

Cantina 109 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 314-8226.

Cantina 109 is rated 4.1 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cantina 109

9908 Gulf Coast Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Carlos Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sheldt
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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