La Cantina Grill

Name: La Cantina Grill
Address: 1911 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60616
Telephone: (312) 842-1911
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (18)

$30 and under

Mexican

1911 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Charming

La Cantina Grill is one of Chicago's Favorite Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar. We have received numerious Best in Chicago Awards For 2010, 103.5 KISSFM Listners...Best Tequila & Margarita Bars.

Our Los Famosos Culinary Team, from Mexico, only prepares top quality dishes using only the freshest (delivered daily) ingredients for our guests. Our bar is always stocked with over 150 tequilas from Mexico and around the world to serve up our famous margaritas, sangrias & mojitos. We welcome you and all of our guests from Chicago & around the world to dine with us, at La Cantina Grill.We are La Cantina Grill, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Chicago’s South Loop. We are located near Soldier Field and McCormick Place at 1911 S. Michigan Avenue. We have a full-service restaurant, bar, outdoor patio, and offer carryout, delivery, and catering.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 842-1911
Website
http://www.lacantinagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
No catered liquor & no catering servers. Strictly drop-off catering.

Location
1911 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
E 18th
Parking details
Street parking always available.
Public transit
Chicago CTA stop at the corner & the Red-Line elevated train stop to Cermak Rd.
Entertainment
Acustico Live-Spanish & Mexican Pop Fridays 7pm-11pm
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 18 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mexican
Chicago
Lively
Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cantina Grill offers "great food and service" with a "welcoming atmosphere" and "fresh, authentic flavors." It's a fantastic neighborhood spot with "amazing vegan options" and "delicious margaritas." Despite occasional noise, the lively vibe and "awesome staff" make each visit enjoyable. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

18 Reviews

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Laura
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a pleasant surprise with great food and service at a reasonable price. I would definitely go again!
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Carol VIP
Rhode Island56 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. A loud bustling restaurant. Highly recommend.
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Philip VIP
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Prompt friendly service Nice pirtiin of Mole All portions were a good suze and tasty
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Patt
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service were great. Try it. You will not be disappointed.
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Sonal
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been coming to La Cantina for 15 years and it's been amazing every time.
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Lesley
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing - my husband said the best fajitas he has ever had. The steak timga was seasoned so well. Great neighborhood place to visit during our trip to Chicago
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Abby
Minneapolis - St. Paul13 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was fantastic and the food came out quickly. I wish there was more Mexican flavors and heat. Great daily specials.
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Ygern
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good margaritas & great food! Nice Vibe, but noise level can get out of hand!
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Jill
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was good. There was a variety of menu and drink items. Food was prepared well.
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Elizabeth
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic vegan options!! We've been coming here for year and the food is always consistently excellent. Thank you!!
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FAQs

La Cantina Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 842-1911.

La Cantina Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

1911 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Additional information

Cross street
E 18th
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking always available.
Public transit
Chicago CTA stop at the corner & the Red-Line elevated train stop to Cermak Rd.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Acustico Live-Spanish & Mexican Pop Fridays 7pm-11pm
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacantinagrill.com/
Phone number
(312) 842-1911
Catering
No catered liquor & no catering servers. Strictly drop-off catering.

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