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The Cantina


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4.5 of 5 stars 22 ratings
22 ratings
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#7 of 173 restaurants in Steamboat Springs
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Address: 818 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
  • Phone:  970-879-0826
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16 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I always enjoy visiting the Cantina. They have really good food and drinks. more

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4 of 5 stars
whitehouse station, NJ
21 Mar 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

All of the other reviews talked about the good drinks, so we were concerned that the good reviews were really good review for the drinks and not the food. This is not REAL Mexican food but good Americanized Mexican. Good flavor but not as exotic as I like but they have nice pepper sauces to add whatever zip you want.... more

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3 of 5 stars
hsv, AL
15 Mar 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We were there in Feb2009, the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't that good either. It was average at best, but at least the prices were reasonable -- especially for a ski area. I wouldn't go back based on my first visit. We had 7 in our group and everyone agreed it was only average. more

6 Mar 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I came into your restaurant last Thursday night and we just wanted to tell you how much fun we had. The staff is great and our bartender was really fun. At first she didn't talk to us much, but when looking around it was obvious that the restaurant was really busy and she was busy making drinks... more

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5 of 5 stars
Massachusetts
17 Feb 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

During our vacation in Steamboat, we ate at many restaurants. ....By far ...The Cantina was our favorite!!!! The atmosphere was perfect...Our group of 8 was of all ages.... 6-60+! We felt as if we stepped into Mexico - from the Margaritas to the unbelieveable Fajita presentation! The service, food, and atmosphere- made for a great night out! This restaurant has... more

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5 of 5 stars
Connecticut USA
16 Feb 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

One of the best (if not the best) Mexican Restaurants that I have had the delight to dine in. Food was excellent....great menu...great service. Was surprised to find such a terrific Mexican Restaurant in Colorado.....try the Margaritas...probably the best I have had this side of of Mexico. Highly recommend!!! We ate there several times during our stay .......a stay in... more

Management response from
SteamboatJeff, owner

The Cantina strives to serve traditional Mexican cuisine with a creative flair. You can always get a taco or a tamale here, but we really enjoy providing our customers with some menu options that they just can't get anywhere else. My favorite is the Baja Enchiladas - grilled shrimp, fresh spinach and mushrooms wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with...

29 Jan 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We went in the middle of the afternoon on a weekday and the place was not at all busy so we figured we would get great service and have a good time. Unfortunately that was not the case. We generally like to sit at the bar so we walked up and said hi to the bartender (she complelely ignored as... more

Management response from
krisjeffb, owner

I am extremely disappointed to hear that a customer was mistreated by one of my staff members. Thank you for bringing this instance of poor service to my attention. I have taken the appropriate action to insure that this will not happen again. Our grouper filet dishes are consitently some of our most requested dishes and on surveys are always...

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3 of 5 stars
Louisiana
25 Jan 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The food here was very bland, I had the fajitas and the chicken had no seasoning. Avoid the fish! more

12 Jan 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I loved this place!! I have owned a couple restauants in the past including one mexican, and I can tell you from experience that these owners know what they are doing. The tequila fired fajitas were something extrodinary...not your everyday fajitas. Also, I talked to a manager and found out that they fresh squeeze their margaritas everyday. Again something that... more

Excellent!
28 Dec 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We stumbled upon The Cantina while shopping during our visit to Steamboat Springs. We had an "excellent" experience at The Cantina! The margaritas were outstanding. We all loved everything we ordered to eat too! Great service as well and a perfect place to stop and eat while shopping. more

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The Cantina Address

818 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Tel: 970-879-0826
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.