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Cantina 1511 - Park Road Shopping Center

Name: Cantina 1511 - Park Road Shopping Center
Address: 4271 B Park Road, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28203
Telephone: (704) 331-9222
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

950 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Mexican

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Ever since 2004, Cantina 1511 has been serving consistently excellent Mexican fare to the people of Charlotte. A philosophy of only the freshest ingredients cooked from scratch to traditional recipes; guarantees an Authentic Mexican Celebration every time.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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Booked 7 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 331-9222
Website
http://www.cantina15eleven.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Scott Guynup
Catering
Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, a seminar, a luncheon, or a retirement party – we cater directly to your specific event. At Cantina 1511, we approach every event with absolute professionalism and passion. <br />Our clients have been raving over our authentic Mexican creations and Tex Mex- culinary dishes for years! Our event planners can transform a simple room into a delightful space that is detailed to perfection. We always create a unique experience for your guests and provide them with a lasting impression that leaves them wanting more.
Private party facilities
Cantina 1511 Park Rd. offers private dining accommodations for up to 85 guests. At both of our restaurants, there are several different rooms that can be configured into a variety of seating designs, based on your personal preference. We also have the capability of renting our entire restaurant.
Private party contact
Ashley Beaty: (980) 266-4272

Location
4271 B Park Road Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Cross street
Woodlawn Rd.
Parking details
lot parking available.
Public transit
Bus 19<br />Bus 30
Entertainment
We have several TV's behind the bar that show nightly sports games.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chips and Salsa$2.95
House made tortilla chips served with our signature red salsa. Ask about the salsa verde, or if you like things hot, the habanero salsa.
Five Cheese Queso Fundido$9.75
We carefully blend 3 classic cheeses, then add traditional Queso Blanco, caramelized white onions and Poblanos and finish with authentic Cotija cheese
S'western Nachos$8.95
Seasoned ground beef, smoked chicken or ancho chicken, rajas, black beans, queso and mixed cheese on fresh tortilla chips topped with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole
Prima Guacamole$10.95
Made tableside to your specification
Carne Asada Fries$11.95
Grilled skirt steak over crisp fries with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and queso
Chicken Empanadas$9.25
Four Empanadas stuffed with ancho chicken, cheese and fresh pico de gallo. Drizzled with Chipotle Ranch and served with a side of sour cream and guacamole

Sopa y Ensalada

Add A Protein: Achiote Marinated Salmon* $16, Margarita Grilled Chicken $14.50, Orange Ancho Shrimp $16

The 1511 Chopped Salad$9.95
We place the protein of your choice atop a freshly chopped salad of romaine, tomatoes, red onions, garbanzos, cucumber, corn and Cotija cheese
South West Cobb Salad$9.95
Chopped romaine, tossed with cucumbers, jalapeño bacon, chipotle ranch dressing and topped with a black bean and roasted corn salsa with tortilla strips, cotija cheese and avocado
Chicken Tostada Salad$15.95
Crispy tostada shell topped with romaine, marinated chicken breast, Cotija cheese, pico de gallo, jicama, red onion, cucumber, guacamole and garbanzo beans. Served with a side of black beans
Exceptional Tortilla Soup$5.25
Chicken in vegetable broth, topped with cheese, tortilla strips and fresh avocado

Comida Mexicana

Mexican Barbacoa$15.95
Slow-cooked and shredded pork. Served with Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheeses and lettuce with flour tortillas. Nuestro Favorito!
Carne Asada*$18.95
Marinated flank steak grilled to order and served with garlic lime papas bravas, avocado tomatillo salsa and grilled red onion confit
Al Pastor Marinated Salmon*$17.95
Fresh Chilean salmon seared and served over goat cheese papas bravas, citrus glazed spinach and red pepper coulis
Marinated Shrimp Skewers$18.95
Achiote marinated shrimp skewers served with fried sweet plantains, mixed vegetable rice, black beans, Cotija cheese, pico de gallo and habanero crema
Tamales$11.95
Housemade Tamales, filled with slow-roasted shredded beef in a masa harina dough steamed in corn husks served with our red rice, and black beans.

Tex-Mex & S'western

Quesadillas

Flour Tortillas layered with Mexican cheeses. Grilled - served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo and filled with your choice of

Ancho Chicken$13.95
Caramelized rajas
Grilled Wild Mushroom$14.25
Fresh spinach and goat cheese
Lump Crab & Avocado$14.95
Chopped jalapeño bacon, and avocado crema
Carne Asada Steak$14.95
Caramelized rajas
El Vaquero$13.95
Smoked chicken, jalapeño bacon, Yucatan onion and chipotle ranch

Cast Iron Fajitas

Roll your own, or share Fajita style vegetables (Sautéed onions and red and green peppers, with rajas, cilantro, cambray onion, mushrooms and calabasita squash) with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Ardientes! Smoking Hot! Your choice of:

Marinated Steak*$18.00
Al Pastor Chicken$17.00
Poblano Pesto Shrimp$20.00
Steak & Chicken*$18.00
Ardientes!

Burrito Platter

$13. (Burrito bowls available) Filled with charro beans, vegetable rice and your choice of protein. Topped with a choice of Ranchero sauce or queso sauce, served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce and tortilla slaw. +$1 for both sauces

Carne Asada Steak
Caramelized rajas
Chicken
Cilantro and chopped onions. Sazon!
Ground Beef
Caramelized onions and rajas with mixed Mexican cheeses
Barbacoa de Puerco
Slow cooked, braised and shredded pork

Chimichanga

Chimichanga$14.00
Crispy burrito filled with Ground Beef, Chicken or Steak, pico de gallo black beans, rice, and cheese. Topped with Ranchero and queso sauce. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce and tortilla slaw

Hamburguesas

'ham-burgue'sa. Spanish for hamburger. All hamburguesas and tortas are served with fries, seasoned with our signature blend of spices, fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese and our housemade chimichurri

The Gringo*$10.95
Classic burger topped with Colby-jack Cheese, with lettuce, tomato, and onion, on a toasted Bianco roll
Avocado Bacon*$13.25
Seared burger topped with mixed Mexican cheeses, jalapeño bacon, pico de gallo, guacamole, and Chipotle ranch
Black Bean*$11.25
Signature black bean burger patty on toasted artisan bread, topped with Bibb lettuce, pico de gallo and fresh slices of avocado and finished with chipotle ranch

Enchiladas

Unless noted all enchiladas are served with charro beans and Mexican white rice. All enchilada plates come with 3 enchiladas

Enchiladas de Diana$11.95
Shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, tossed in Chef Diana's homemade Mole rojo sauce, topped with shredded cabbage, Spanish onion, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and Mexican crema. Contains nuts
Enchiladas de Pollo$11.95
Roasted chicken, fresh spinach and white cheddar cheese enchiladas topped with chili con queso, finished with avocado crema and red pepper crema
Enchiladas Verde$10.95
Wild mushrooms, spinach, rajas, mixed Mexican cheese, topped with chili con queso finished with avocado crema and red pepper crema. Served with vegetable rice and black beans

Acompañamientos

Black Beans$3.00
Adobo Fries$4.00
Avocado$3.00
Street Corn$4.00
Side Taco$4.50
Charro Beans$3.00
Grilled Veggies$4.00
Vegetable Rice$3.00
Refried Beans$3.00
Sweet Plantains$4.00

Taqueria

Choice of white corn, flour, or crispy corn tortilla shells, or protein style served in bibb lettuce cups. Served with tortilla slaw and your choice of beans and Mexican Rice.All tacos garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge. Substitute grilled vegetables or chopped salad for the rice and beans for +$2. Mix and Match 2 Tacos - $12, 3 Tacos - $16

Pollo
Ancho chicken, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, lettuce and chipotle crema
Pescado Frito
Masa battered fish, shredded cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo, chipotle crema
Marco Polo
Shrimp, jalapeño bacon and rajas, with pico de gallo, melted cheese, shredded cabbage and cascabel aioli
Baja Fish Taco
Grilled fish, shredded cabbage, lime, Yucatan onions, and a sweet and spicy mango aji-Amarillo sauce
Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak shredded cabbage, roasted chipotle salsa and rajas
Ground Beef
Seasoned ground beef, romaine, pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and sour cream
1511 Barbacoa
Our signature barbacoa, whipped avocado, fresh onion and cilantro
Grilled Mushroom
Grilled Portobello mushrooms, shaved romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, and masa battered zucchini straws. Topped with Chipotle ranch
Zucchini and Cactus
Grilled zucchini, corn, tomato, and cactus, topped with avocado and green tomatillo salsa
Al Pastor
Roasted pork seasoned with Achiote, shredded cabbage, grilled pineapple and habanero crema
Thai Chile Shrimp
Grilled shrimp tossed in sweet Thai chili sauce, served with shaved cabbage, roasted peanut crema and cilantro salpicon

Postres

Cuatro Leches Cake$6.95
Homemade vanilla cake soaked in a blend of 4 milks and topped with toasted meringue. Garnished with fresh fruit and fresh mint
Churros$6.95
Cinnamon sugar churros served with our Raspberry Melba Sauce, and Rich Chocolate Sauce
Pastel de Chocolate$6.95
Colossal layer upon layer of dark moist chocolate cake, sandwiched with our silkiest smooth chocolate filling, piled high with chunks of cake and whipped cream
Nutella 1511$6.95
Smooth Nutella and peanut butter mousse on a graham cracker crust, and a side of plantains, drizzled with dulce de leche and chocolate and whipped cream

What 950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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PeterC
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Service was slow to intermittent t. Our server basically disappeared for prolonged periods. Though certainly not our servers fault, we order a pitcher of margaritas and I must say, they were the worst I ever had. Thought we were getting a pitcher of of orange juice. That would have tasted better. But the food was okay and we sat outside and caught up with a good friend. Don’t know that we’d come back though. Too many other options.
s
steves
Cincinnati
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
This was my first visit to this Cantina 1511 location and I was unimpressed. The menu has a great selection of food and beverages but soon discovered some items were not available. In addition, our server completely messed up one of our two orders and then didn't return to check on us until have of the dish was eaten. My visits to the other loction was superb food and service.
RN
RickNO
Charlotte
105 reviews
vip
4.0
105 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Our server seemed overwhelmed but food was decent. Too almost through the entire meal to get drinks from the bar.
M
Mikie
London
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
Hostesses were unprofessional and distracted. Server was friendly but not well-trained. An order of guacamole was to be prepared table-side as an appetizer. Our entrees were delivered (tepid, not hot) before our appetizer. The food runner’s attitude when we asked about the guacamole was glib, at best. Our guacamole finally arrived, not prepared table-side, as advertised, but indifferently prepared in the kitchen. The server comped the guacamole, but that hardly made up for our lost conversation time over guacamole and chips. I look forward to what will fill Cantina’s space next. It’s obvious that Cantina isn’t far from closing.
SS
SherylS
Charlotte
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here, especially enjoying the patio on a pretty day! The food is great an the service was really good, especially at a time when staffing was low.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food was dry and low quality. Service was good and the staff was very pleasant.
G
Guest
Charlotte
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our waitress seemed very disconnected. We had to ask for silverware. Our order was wrong. We waited forever to order drinks. Never knew where she was. She needed to be trained better.
EF
EdF1234
Charlotte
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Typical Mexican cantina decor. Mix of customers: teens, singles, families. Food was really good. We had fajitas, Mexican street corn, various tacos, plantains, and queso. Everything was served warm/hot and full of flavor. Not too spicy, not too bland. Great margaritas. Attentive but not obnoxious service. Fair price given quantity of food and drink.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Delicious dinner with my Daughter 👍
O
Ollie
Charlotte
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Erin was quick to greet us, and provided excellent service and follow up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Over priced!
r
rudymable
Charlotte
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistently good. Friendly staff, great location, good parking. Queso is so delicious.
AT
AmyT
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Our waitress was very slow in all respects. We would have understood if she was slammed or if they were short staffed but no one said anything. My order was wrong (didn't bother to send it back due to time), she was not very attentive if things needed refilling.
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Dave1966
Charlotte
31 reviews
vip
2.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
The service was slow. They brought out one meal but the other one lost the order. Server said chicken was always shredded and it was big chunks . Took a long time to get the bill. They appear to be very understaffed. Feels sort of dirty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
The flank steak lacked flavor and there was not enough sauce for the Carne Azteca. We never received our extra sauce requested. We were without drinks for some time and had to ask for our waters a second time. Otherwise, we had a good experience.
L
Lauren727
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Great food. Great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
It seemed understaffed because it took forever to get drinks and to order our food. When our food came we told the waiter that we needed napkins and silverware. We saw 8 setups on an adjacent, empty table and he said that we couldn’t use those because those diners would arriving soon (hello… we were just served our meals and had nothing to eat it with). So he went back to the kitchen and brought out 4 forks (only) and then gave us a stack of paper cocktail napkins. I won’t be going back.
A
Angi
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience1
We were seated beside a rowdy table of 5 kids under ahead of 6 + crying baby. That was pretty unpleasant. And.. waitress was having a bad day. Obviously new, overwhelmed and she spilled my cocktail all over the guacamole prep and my coat. Not the best experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food was meh- bland like it had not been salted, not much flavor even in the queso.
DW
DominiqueW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The waiter we had appeared to be new but overall the food and dinning experience was nice! Great authentic Mexican food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Not real Mexican food. Service was not great. Kids meal arrived after the adults were finished with their meals. Not great value either.
CM
Chris & Moniquec
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Good was nasty
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service was very attentive. Extra chips and salsa provided without asking and water refilled frequently. Mexican food was standard good fair. Recommend reservations to avoid waiting in line.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We haven’t seen each other in a while so we got to hangout and talk about college. Plus, I was introducing my boyfriend to my friends!
c
chriss
Charlotte
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Highly recommend & always a great meal w attentive service!!
JM
JimM
Charlotte
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good experience. Not as loud as it used to be and not as crowded. Service was slow but that’s typical for all restaurants these days. Food was good. We will go back,
ER
ElizabethR
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, stellar service and ambiance. Cantina never disappoints.
DA
DenaA
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was a bit busy so service was a little slow but overall experience and food were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, excellent drinks and good food. Our server was pleasant and attentive.
JF
JayneF
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
Dirty silverware
CG
ChristinaG
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful service on Christmas Eve! Thank you!
AB
AndrewB
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
They offer a deep menu of options yet their quality shines as you see the ingredients in each entree. Also, love their chips and salsa.
JJ
JorgeJen
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
great experience. will definitely be back on the next mexican cravings
MB
MeganB
Charlotte
35 reviews
vip
1.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall1food1service2ambience4
We have been going to Cantina for a very long time and have always liked it. Maybe this was just a really off night. The service took a very very long time with no acknowledgement or apology. After 40 minutes of waiting for salads, we finally asked for them to go so that we could make our movie. They were not close to their normal standard levels ... way over dressed and bland ... the salmon was cooked fine ... the manager did come over (after we asked for her) and gave us a discount on our bill. We'll probably go again since we've always liked them, but this was a big disappointment.
L
Lucero
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Birthday. It was great.
d
deeb
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pretty good. Food was hot. Queso is great! Would recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Management came over to ensure that we had everything we needed and that Everything was as great as it could be - that level of consideration for guests spoke volumes!
PE
PamE
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall2food1service5ambience4
I loved the place last year. Quality is down so much. Food was over sauced. Paid up for good tequila and margarita was not good at all. I’m disappointed used to be solid!!!
T
Tameka
Charlotte
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience4
The waitress was so focused on leaving for the night her service was lack luster. She was not attentive, she placed a new bowl of nachos on top of the old bowl, she knew nothing about the menu, and she asked us if we could pay because she was ready to leave.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience3
The queso dip, chips, and salsa were excellent. The tacos were just okay.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cantina 1511 - Park Road Shopping Center does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Cantina 1511 - Park Road Shopping Center also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 331-9222.

Cantina 1511 - Park Road Shopping Center is rated 3.9 stars by 950 OpenTable diners.

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