Cantina Norte

Name: Cantina Norte
Address: 3246 Connaught Crescent #108 North, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7R 0A7
Telephone: (604) 670-8226
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (363)

CAN$30 and under

Latin American

3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Please call us or visit www.cantinanorte.com to make a reservation. Thank you.
Cantina Norte is an upper-middle range Mexican restaurant located in beautiful Edgemont Village, North Vancouver. Serving high-quality dishes from Mexico’s west coast, Cantina Norte is a modern interpretation of a former family restaurant – Vancouver’s most award-winning Mexican restaurant, Cafe Norte (1998-2009). We are a fully-licensed, food-primary establishment offering sit-in dining, take-away, catering, and event-hosting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 670-8226
Website
https://www.cantinanorte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Philip Mitchell
Catering
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

Location
3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7
Neighborhood
North Vancouver
Cross street
Crescentview Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tacos De Cochinita (GF)CA$22.00
Yucatán style slow-braised pork in achiote, vinegar and herbs. Topped with picked red onions, green onions, and cilantro. Served with salsa habanero.
Prawn Tempura TacoCA$24.00
Three jumbo beer-battered prawns. Topped with cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and chipotle aioli. Served with salsa piña.
Tacos Vegetarianos (V,GF)CA$20.00
Potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Garnished with arugula and served with spicy salsa macha.

SUMMER SIPPERS

MEXICAN SANGRIA GLASS/PITCHER (2oz/10oz)
BC red wine, cinnamon-infused brandy, grenadine, grapefruit, lime, ginger beer, and star anise.
Sayulita Spritz (2oz)CA$12.00
Aperol, Evolve Effervescence, prickly pear, balsamic, and soda.
Rosado (1.5oz)CA$13.00
Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, lime, and spiced hibiscus tea.
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (2oz)CA$14.00
Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, lime, agave, fresh jalapeño.
Cantina Norte Lager (16oz)CA$10.00
Lite Lager, crisp and cool.
Bricker's Sidra De Mayo Cider (16oz)CA$12.00
Notes of lime and jalapeños.

What 363 people are saying

Cantina Norte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver Suburbs
Gluten-free-friendly
Vancouver Suburbs
Healthy
Vancouver Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Vancouver Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cantina Norte is celebrated for its "authentic Mexican cuisine" with a menu offering "varied and excellent" choices. The "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere" make it a "neighbourhood gem." Patrons highlight the "amazing pork tacos" and "excellent service," while the "cozy ambience" and "fun vibe" enhance the dining experience.

363 Reviews

J
Joan VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally a great place for Mexican cuisine. The food is authentic, the staff are accommodating and we definitely will be back soon!!!
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Jason
Vancouver / British Columbia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location is great, the food is really good, prices won’t break the bank, and the service is friendly. The company though, my babe, is always the best part!
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Susan
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff. With the nice weather the retractable doors were open for fresh air. Lots of variety on the menu.
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Joan VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia34 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. The authenticity of the food was incredible. It was better than our recent trip to Mexico! We finally have found a great place to dine. We highly recommend Cantina Norte.
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Janice and David
Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
5 at the table no extra salsa for nachos. Same portions given to table of two. Kids ordered cheese quesadillas no salsa came with it. Chili rellenos was disappointing. I thought they had fajitas but didn’t see it on the menu. Apparently the chicken enchiladas were okay. Not sure I would return. Maybe it was just a bad day in the kitchen.
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Kim VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia55 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and beverages. As always, Cantina was great for the 3 of us.
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Lionel
Hawaii4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food choice was varied and excellent. The only complaint was the noise level was somewhat noisy at times.
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Betty VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cantina Norte is a neighbourhood gem ... fabulous place for Brunch, Lunch or Dinner. Our dinner tonight was delicious and the service was excellent. Always a pleasure!!
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Wendy
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I filled in the reservation requesting a booth and noting that both my friend and I were celebrating our birthdays. We were shoved in a busy, noisy spot, spoiling the intimacy of the dinner, and mostly ignored. No mention of birthdays. Food is fantastic. Ambience: unpleasantly noisy and busy. Service: flippant.
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lzbdoesfood
Vancouver / British Columbia18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love visiting Cantina Norte. We don’t live in North Vancouver but when we visit it is a must. Great restaurant!
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FAQs

Cantina Norte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 670-8226.

Cantina Norte is rated 4.6 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Crescentview Drive
Neighborhood
North Vancouver
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philip Mitchell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cantinanorte.com/
Phone number
(604) 670-8226
Catering
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

Cantina Norte

About this restaurant

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Shrimp & Papaya Quesadilla

Churros Mexicanos

Menu

TASTY TASTY TACOS

Tacos De Cochinita (GF)CA$22.00

Prawn Tempura TacoCA$24.00

Tacos Vegetarianos (V,GF)CA$20.00

SUMMER SIPPERS

MEXICAN SANGRIA GLASS/PITCHER (2oz/10oz)

Sayulita Spritz (2oz)CA$12.00

Rosado (1.5oz)CA$13.00

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (2oz)CA$14.00

Cantina Norte Lager (16oz)CA$10.00

Bricker's Sidra De Mayo Cider (16oz)CA$12.00

What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cantina Norte offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cantina Norte restaurant rated?

Not bookable

Dining areas

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