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Border Cantina
21420 Novi Rd
Novi, MI 48375-4712
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 #8 of 72 restaurants in Novi
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Address: 21420 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48375-4712
  • Phone:  (248) 347-7827
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“Bland Food and Forgettable Service”
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3 of 5 stars
PSG1
Detroit
23 Jun 2009

First I need to preface this review with the following information. I travel extensively and have sampled the best in Mexican cuisine in many cities including ones that are in Mexico. The best and most authentic restaurant I’ve been to is the Frontera Grill in downtown Chicago (they grow their own chilies because they cannot be found in this country).... more

“New item on menu ... fish taco is absolutely terrible !”
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3 of 5 stars
Grandma20Michigan
Michigan
4 Jun 2009

We have always liked the Cantina's food and service, although one sits on top of one's neighbor. But our trip there tonight was such a disappointment ! I had the new fish taco and P.U. ! Too much spice in sauce. Too little fish, and what was there was fried beyond recognition. Could have done better at Del Taco !... more

“My favorite mexican restaurant in Novi, Michigan”
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5 of 5 stars
TravelingTrisha
Broomfield, Colorado
17 Jan 2009

Border Cantina is one of my favorite mexican restaurants in the Detroit area. Everytime I come back to visit friends and family it's a restaurant I have to visit! The food, drinks and service have always been terrrific and I recommend the restaurant to anyone who is in the area. more

“Great atmosphere”
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5 of 5 stars
dsnyrs
Novi
25 Jul 2008

Food excellent, Service was great and the Hostess was very pleasant. Look forward to dining again. more

“Great Food”
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5 of 5 stars
FHDavidr
Farmington Hills
24 Jun 2008

Nice atmosphere, friendly waitstaff, reasonable prices. Try the Fajitas and Margaritas... they're excellent more

“Very good, relatively...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
3 Feb 2008

Very good, relatively inexpensive mexican food. Have some healthy choices too more

“its ok...its not waaw ,i...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
8 Dec 2007

its ok...its not waaw ,i went there once and am not planing to go there again more

“Love it, best soup...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
3 Dec 2007

Love it, best soup & chips and salsa! I could go there right now! more

“Best Mexican North of the Border”
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5 of 5 stars
ealive
Detroit
28 Jan 2007

Border Cantina is the best Mexican food in the entire state of Michigan. We are locals and this is our favorite restaurant in town. The fajitas are amazing and the fajita salad is fantastic as well. Just be careful not to fill up on chips and salsa before your dinner comes, because they are great as well. The service is... more

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Border Cantina Address

21420 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48375-4712
Tel: (248) 347-7827
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.