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Based on 203 opinions finded in 2 websites

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NĀŗ 268 in 545 in Cheltenham

NĀŗ 2 of 2 Mexican in Cheltenham

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Chilled atmosphere, friendly staff and great food. Lots of choice on the small plates and the dirty fries really are loaded!

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Mat Garrett (SEOUK) . 2024-04-08

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Highly recommend the chicken empenanda!

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Liv W . 2024-04-07

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We had the best evening here, it was our first visit and it just so happened it was Taco Tuesday (2 for 1 on tacos!). The service was excellent and the food was delicious!!! 5 star and canā€™t wait to return . Thank you

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Matt Neal . 2024-03-20

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Food was delicious, really really good. My complaint was we booked a table for 9pm, when we arrived at 8.55 we were told the kitchen closes at 9! So felt very very rushed, couldn't sit with a drink looking through the menu. So we were in and out in about 45 mins as the place was obviously ready to close, not the best experience, surprised we were able to book a table at 9 tbh. A real shame as the food was great and I would have loved more time. Girl serving us was lovely. I'm sure I'll go back, just earlier next time!

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Natalie carr . 2024-03-02

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This place was fantastic! The guacamole was really good as well as the flautas. Most of us had tacos for an entree and they were very flavorful! We had a couple of margaritas and old fashioneds as well. It was one of the best old fashioned drinks Iā€™ve had in a long time. Slightly smoky and full of flavor. If you are looking for delicious Mexican food in Cheltenham, you need to eat here!

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Steven Scott . 2024-03-01

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Excellent Mexican food, a genuine stand out in the field. Portion sizes were perfect and the produce super fresh. With some top quality cocktails and mocktails to top it off.

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Nicholas Oliver . 2024-01-25

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We came on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised to see that most items on the menu were either a lunch menu (ends at 2:30) or dinner menu (starts at 4), we arrived at 3, so had to choose from considerably less items on the menu (only tacos & sides available). This wasnā€™t particularly an issue for us as we all wanted tacos anyways, but I just find this quite a strange setup, as there are so many wonderful items on the menu but if you come at the wrong time you canā€™t have any of them, and 3pm on a Saturday seems like a time when the menu should be fully available. We ordered 2x taco deals + 2 separate tacos, and had some requests to remove items on one of the plates, the order came out wrong, when we flagged this issue it was sorted very quickly, but the additional taco came out with just the tortilla and meat, nothing else? It just felt like a lack of care and effort, not a nice feeling for customers visiting for the first time. We were given an extra taco, although by accident. I have to say that the food and drinks were lovely overall, it may have been that we came by on a bad day, the atmosphere, service, and effort were lacking in my opinion + lack of options reduce my rating to 3/5.

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Kira Khoroshilova . 2023-12-18

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šŸ˜‹šŸŒ®šŸø Great place for all. Individuals, couples or small groups casual dining...or a party! Been in a small group before, but this time with a larger party. Very well catered for. Sensational food and irresistible cocktails delivered without much wait and brought with a friendly smile. 5* all round thanks Cantina del Barrio! šŸ˜‹šŸŒ®šŸø

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richard irvine . 2023-12-16

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Jim was fantastic, best server we have ever had, amazing service, great smile, got the party going for my best friends hen do, whoop whooop, #givehimapayrise #hedeservesallthetips

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Maddie Sutton . 2023-11-18

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My third visit. Food and drinks are always a high standard I like the new pricing structure do you can mix and match My biggest gripe and shared by the rest of the party is the way the tacos are served: flat/open on a small plate. Impossible to fold as finger food yet to me tacos are not knife and fork food Please go back to serving in the stainless steel holders with the tacos folded. Talking to our server it seems we were not the only ones regretting this change Go back to the original way of serving and you get 5*

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Patrick Hill . 2023-11-08

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Great evening out, lovely atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, and great food! Will definitely be back again.

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Jo Durrant . 2023-11-06

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Visited this restaurant few weeks ago with friends. The food was amazing šŸ¤© we ordered different small plates to share and dessert. Nachos with pulled pork, beef empanads and dessert ā€œbana crĆØme caramelā€ stole my heart ā¤ļø Definitely back to try tacos

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Alena Isevich . 2023-11-04

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These guys are ace!! Weā€™ve just moved to the area and really wanted to give this place a try after hearing great things and seeing how busy it was and I didnā€™t disappoint. The team were amazing, even with someone missing, they smashed it! Service and food were both amazing and thereā€™s no doubt weā€™ll be back.

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Jamie Edwards . 2023-10-25

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Overall, service was decent, food came pretty quickly and for Cheltenham, we thought the price was very reasonable. We had a drink, between us we had 3 tacos (beef, chicken and shrimp) and an order of empanada's (beef), tortilla chips and salsa, we shared a small plate and ended with churro's covered in chocolate. The tacos were excellent. Plenty of filling and very tasty. Same goes for the empanada's. Unfortunately that's were the good stuff ends. Tortilla chips had an odd texture and were not what I was expecting and they also seemed stale, as if the packet had been open all day. They could have been from the previous day. The salsa/dips were tasteless and watery. The Chicharrones was very tasty but the pork was incredibly dry and tough. The churro's were rock hard. It could have been how busy they were and maybe some of the dishes were slightly overcooked. It's a pity because we were very excited to visit and if we do go in against we'd only have tacos or empanada's and skip everything else.

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Cynneth Bonanos . 2023-10-21

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Absolutely delicious food. We ordered from the express lunch menu and the food came super quick and tasted really good. Good portion and excellent value for money. The staff were really friendly and a pleasure to chat to. We went at lunch time but will definitely try an evening meal as this place looks like it lends itself to a loud evening out with friends over good food and margaritas!

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Karolina Kocon . 2023-10-20

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Went yesterday for the bottomless brunch (Ā£35) and wasn't disappointed, my friend and I shared the Enchiladas and Beef Birria Quesadilla, both were delicious. The selection of cocktails and Cava to accompany were also really good. I understand that the menu has recently been relaunched, will definately go back soon, as there are other dishes I would like to try!

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Tina Benson . 2023-10-15

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We had a birthday celebration here for my daughter. The staff were incredible and welcomed us with open arms. The food was fantastic. The tacos and barrio bowls were a highlight. Dessert was brilliant. Tres Leches Cake was just perfect. Would we go again? You bet. Weā€™ll definitely be back. Thanks šŸ˜Š

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Paul Ellis . 2023-10-09

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A fab place to eat authentic Mexican food on Bath Road, Cheltenham. Whenever we have been the food, atmosphere and service have been spot on! Looking forward to going again next week for a friend's leaving do. Highly recommended. šŸ™Œ

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Nathalie Dawson . 2023-10-07

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I recently visited this Mexican restaurant after they brought in a new chef and revamped the menu. What a delightful surprise! The dirty fries were outstanding, and the empanaditas are not to be missed. But what truly stole my heart were the carnitas birria and prawn tacos. Plus, the selection of spicy sauces is spot-on for those of us who love a bit of heat. I'll definitely be back!

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Edwin Paredes . 2023-10-06

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Lovely food - i need the Elote (sweetcorn ) recipe! me and the wife could eat this all day!

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Will Coates . 2023-10-06

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Fourth visit which tells you all you need to know....So have done Lunch, Supper and Brunch.....! Very authentic and the staff were great....drinks absolutely fabulous.

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Ben Wood . 2023-10-06

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Great Mexican food and drink with vibe and decor to matchā€¦. we had an amazing evening here and would highly recommend.

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Jon Hudson . 2023-10-05

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Relaxed atmosphere, nice food and good drink. Just a pleasant eve in a nice location.

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Thomas James . 2023-10-05

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Very cool decor, love the huge dia de muertos skull mural. Awesome cocktails (love the little pegs!) especially the paloma & delicious food. Thanks so much, would return when back in Cheltenham šŸ˜

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Carly Predgen . 2023-10-05

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Fantastic Taco restaurant on Bath Road, the Carne Asada tacos were spectacular as were the frozen Margs.

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mark gourdie . 2023-10-05

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Highly recommend - the food is brilliant, super tasty Mexican! The staff are super friendly and know lots about the dishes they serve. The atmosphere is relaxed and you feel welcome. To top it off thereā€™s a fabulous choice of cocktails made beautifully.

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Jennifer Bloxsome . 2023-10-05

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Visited here first on date night with my partner, I had been recommended by a close friend. Jolly glad we went! Cheltenham was a bit devoid of new choices so Cantina was a real draw. The atmosphere is terrific and informal. The service was spot on. We enjoyed it so much we have been back again. In an age of high cost of living Cantina offers amazing quality and great value far above its rivals.

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Tony Pearson . 2023-10-04

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Spot on. Great drinks, really tasty food - like the vibe

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Everton Vasquez . 2023-10-04

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Having been a few times now, I can highly recommend Cantina del Barrio. Great food, good cocktails and the staff are always friendly. So nice to see another independent restaurant smashing it. Well worth a visit.

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Victoria Staff . 2023-10-04

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Popped in for lunch and had the super tasty beef tacos - really good flavours and nice and filling! Will definitely be going back in the evening so I can try the Paloma Cocktail šŸ˜

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Sophie Caley . 2023-10-04

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Authentic Mexican restaurant in the heart of Cheltenham. Fantastic drinks range and highly recommended

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The Great Alvini . 2023-10-04

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Visited last week and enjoyed a great meal. The food was superb and cocktails were delicious. Great addition to Bath Road and Cheltenham šŸ˜€

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Paul . 2023-10-04

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Great Mexican restaurant. Top notch food / cocktails in a cool venue. The Tacos are amazing!!!! We went as part of a large group for a birthday celebration and all our party had a fantastic time. Thank you. šŸ˜Š

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Andrew Predgen . 2023-10-04

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner! The updates to the menu are great and the flavours remind me of the mexican restaurants I love back in the states! Also nice that you can order single tacos to mix and match different dishes - highly recommend the empanadas, prawn tacos, and salsa verde! Definitiely will be back!

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Sarah Hughes . 2023-10-03

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First time visiting today, and the food was unbelievable. Wonderful authentic food with subtle twists in flavour. Staff were friendly, fun, and fast. There are plenty of offers and options for everyone, will definitely be heading back as soon as I can!

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Christopher ā€œKitā€ Boyle . 2023-10-03

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We had such a lush evening here! The new menu was lush & the margarita was great! Thank you so much we can't wait to be back next time we're in the area.X

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AimƩe Garcia-Marshall . 2023-10-02

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I came across this restaurant recently and booked a table for the new menu launch last week. The tacos were some of the best I have ever had followed by also some of the best empanadas too! I even had to go tell the kitchen staff how good it was. Margaritaā€™s on point. Great selection of Tequila I would highly recommend

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Adrian Garcia-Marshall . 2023-10-02

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If you enjoy food flavour and spice, this is literally one of the best places to eat in Cheltenham. Itā€™s literally one of my personal food highlights when Im in Cheltenham.

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Araminta Barnor . 2023-09-09

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Best bottomless brunch in Cheltenham! I had a fab Saturday at Cantina Del Barrio! Their bottomless brunch is an absolute must-try in Cheltenham. I had the Jackfruit Tacos, with spicy seasoned fries.. But what stole the show were the unlimited cocktails. The Guava Spritz was a personal fave, with a refreshing tropical twist. Don't miss out on trying the Cava either! An Instagram code gave me an extra 30 minutes so we got 2 hours in the end. The staff and vibe was perfect. Cantina Del Barrio has raised the brunch game in Cheltenham!

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Abbey Wallis . 2023-09-05

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Visited for Bottomless Brunch with a large group of friends on Saturday & had an amazing time! Lovely, well cooked food & great value for money! The drinks kept coming, totally unlimited like some other brunches. Would totally recommend :D

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Megan Gailey . 2023-09-05

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Iā€™ve been to Cantina a few times now, both with large groups & as a couple. Itā€™s the perfect location for all occasions. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, efficient service, beautiful decor, and delicious food. The Mexican authenticity is unique to Cheltenham and is a highlight of our Bath Road. Definitely recommend!

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Mia Raymond . 2023-09-05

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Me and my boyfriend were served by Ella last weekend.She was a wonderful waitress and could easily recommend different dishes to us. The drinks, food and service were all wonderful! We will definitely be coming to the restaurant again! Thank you!

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ella haines . 2023-09-04

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I sat at the bar for a couple of drinks and the bar maid, Ella was wonderful she chatted and made me feel comfortable as I was on my own. She looked after my drink whilst I went to the toilet and overall just excellent service.

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Maddy Chambers . 2023-09-04

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Food portions were very small, pretty expensive for small fries and small tacos with not much meat in. I love tacos, maybe we came on a bad day but was abit disappointed by the food quality too, it was abit tasteless unfortunately and the meat felt reheated rather than completely fresh pork joint / brisket or whatever.

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Lou . 2023-09-02

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I really wanted to love this place as Mexican food is one of the main things I miss from the US, but itā€™s just not good. The ā€œbottomlessā€ chips they give you with the salsa is about 5 chips per salsa and waving them down to get more to eat the salsa with is difficult to say the least. I wasnā€™t expecting American portion sizes as Iā€™ve lived here for three years, but five chips for four people to eat salsa with feels like a bad joke. The margaritas tasted like lemonade and maybe had trace amounts of liquor somewhere in them. The tacos were just average at best and the whole menu is so expensive for the quality you get. With four of us, we spent around Ā£100 for bland Mexican food. Blows my mind. If youā€™ve ever had actual Mexican food or Tex-Mex, youā€™ll be sorely disappointed in this restaurant.

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Mary Taunton . 2023-08-23

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Just had a take away from here, what a treat. Definitely the best Mexican restaurant for miles around. Everything was delicious!

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Nicholas Smith . 2023-08-18

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Kids eat free was a nice surprise. Worth a try during summer holidays. Good service šŸ‘

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Mithra Fernando . 2023-08-12

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We had a great time last Saturday

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Trev Dent . 2023-08-10

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I went to this restaurant last week and it was very disappointing. They have reduced their menu to about a third of the original which means they now only largely offer a few nibbles and tacos (few different flavours). No burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas etc. Drinks fairly overpriced too. Chicken taco had chicken that had been overcooked so it was all chewy and not great. Needless to say, I won't be going back. Such a shame as the food was nice when they first opened but clearly gone downhill.

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R Dwivedi . 2023-08-01

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Went for bottomless brunch and everything was great. We were served by Ryan who was super friendly and quick to get us another drink when needed. Exactly what you want at a bottomless brunch The food was brilliant. So much better than when we went when they first opened. Drinks were gorgeous! The frozen margaritas are an absolute win!

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Jenni Hughes . 2023-07-23

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Great bar and restaurant. Ella on the bar was so lovely both nights we were in. Great service and advised us on best things to order. Atmosphere great and cocktails were flowing. Food was delicious and lots of variety. Locals now so will be in again!

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Claire-Louise Day . 2023-07-22

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Lovely place. Sadly let down by the food (but we are vegetarian). Had Jackfruit tacos. Ugghh....never again. Who eats jackfruit? For meat free items why not use paneer, potatoes, cheese, beans, etc. ? Service was haphazard. Waiter was a little spaced out.

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Sukhvinder Panesar . 2023-07-22

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Great food, Great atmosphere would recommend.

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Marc Antony . 2023-07-22

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Great tacos and amazing ambience with friendly, quick service. A real asset to the Cheltenham food scene

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J CM . 2023-07-20

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Unfortunately, the tacos al pastor featured pork that was fatty and gristley. Wouldn't recommend. Frijoles refritos were ok, salsa Maya, appropriately spicy.

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Gerry King . 2023-07-14

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Great place for the family. Dirty fries were delicious. The waitress was great but wife has been before and service was not as good but summer holidays starting and maybe new staff being trained? All in all definitely worth a try. Car park over the road free after 6.

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Paul Shardlow . 2023-07-08

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Really lovely food, good customer service, lovely atmosphere. Will definitely go back, probably very soon as excellent on gluten free.

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Gill Paterson . 2023-07-05

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Both my friend and I agreed, this was the best meal weā€™d had in a long time. The atmosphere was laid back, staff we clearly having fun and the food was absolutely delicious. It was like we were on holiday and the generous margaritas helped create that feeling. Thank you. We will most definitely be back.

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Laura Duhig . 2023-07-02

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Delicious food and friendly staff. Excellent selection and great so have something new in bath road!

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Finlay Stanley . 2023-06-30

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Family friendly, great tasting food and good deals (we went for taco tuesdays but have been on other occasions). Margaritas are a must!

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Phillip FH . 2023-06-28

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Stopped for a Saturday lunch, food and service were great. Fantastic tequila selection and pleasant atmosphere; super colourful interior and the facilities were super clean. Will be back- thumbs up šŸ‘šŸ»

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Carolin Corduan . 2023-06-17

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Beautiful little place with friendly staff and delicious food. Small menu but food done really well, it was extremely hard to choose! Excellent drinks selection with authentic tequilas. I was instantly transported back to Mexico! Will definitely be going back.

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Anna Blakemore . 2023-06-10

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Service was good for midweek and the tacos nice. The shrimp especially, the beef seemed a bit rare but tasted good.

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Craig Somerville . 2023-06-07

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We really loved this place. Friendly and efficient staff coupled with delicious food. The Prawn Tacos are amazing and the dirty fries are sooo good! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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Lyn Bradfield . 2023-06-02

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Iā€™m writing this review in the hope that others will not be fooled by the high ratings. We were looking forward to trying this place as we both love Mexican food, and there was definitely a gap in the market in Cheltenham. It started off well, the staff were lovely and the drinks were nice. We had some tortilla chips and salsa to start which were tasty, however when the tacos arrived they were stone cold, incredibly bland, tasteless and dry. Despite ordering completely different fillings (one mushroom, one steak), they looked identical. Besides being half full of dry cabbage, there was no sauce in them, just chipotle mayo on the side, which appeared to come with almost every dish giving the menu a complete lack of variety. The tortillas were dry and tough, and nothing felt particularly fresh. I also found it strange how hard it was to come by guacamole on the menu. Iā€™ve never had to do this before, but the cold, dry tacos were practically inedible, so we ended up sending them back and cutting our meal short. Canā€™t fault the staff, but the menu and quality of ingredients needs to be seriously looked at.

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Fay . 2023-05-23

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Cheltenham hasn't had a good Mexican restaurant for a long time so I was pretty excited to try Cantina del Barrio. It didn't disappoint. The beef birria quesadillas were the highlight but all the food (tacos, tostadas, poutine fries) was excellent and we had some great cocktails too. Service was friendly and attentive and I'd give a particular shout out to Ryan who was really great. A place we'll return to soon.

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Simon Pike . 2023-05-15

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Our family of five (inc 3 kids age 11y, 9y and 8months) had a wonderful Friday evening, celebrating our son finishing his SATS. We are local and have wanted to visit for ages so this was my sonā€™s first choice. It did not disappoint. Everything was perfect, from the warm, friendly and attentive staff; to the delicious food (and frozen margaritas!); and the vibrant atmosphere with music that made me want to dance - such a fun night and good value for money. Thank you to the warm and accommodating staff who made our night so special

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Laura Shotton . 2023-05-13

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Great food, great service and a great atmosphere. Even though it was a busy Friday evening the staff were attentive and made our experience one to remember. The food was very tasty, the beef quesadilla was something special. I will definitely be back.

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Huw Jones . 2023-05-05

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Great Mexican restaurant, shame there isn't more in Cheltenham as its one of my favourite types of food. Nice margaritas too.

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imdabarse . 2023-05-03

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Started off strong with being seated quickly and welcoming service from our waitress. Once the food started coming it went downhill! We ordered two sides, three plates of tacos and two Colas. Our waitress helped us to get our sides first as a starter and Tacos second which made it more manageable. However we were overall pretty disappointed with the food, only really enjoying the Chicharrones. Crab & Guac tostada heavily under seasoned, very bland. We ordered the Al pastor tacos, pork was very dry. Carne Asada tacos had under (if any) seasoned beef, The fried Chicken tacos were OK. For Ā£60 I expected a little more for my money.

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Leo . 2023-05-02

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Great cocktails. But didn't rate the food. Very small , very basic and expensive. Wouldnt go again to eat.

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Faye Crough . 2023-05-01

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Was excited to try this place so ordered off deliveroo. Some stuff was decent such as your sauces! Although ultimately everything lacked flavour and where is the spice? You have chicharrones on your menu which are supposed to be fried bits or pork belly so I believe - what arrived to me was soft pork belly, not what I expected but maybe this is your take. Birria quesadilla also a let down - dry, flavourless and poor quality, didnā€™t present itself as meat that had been slow stewed. Overall I feel your dishes lack freshness, I understand in kitchens the trouble of having fresh produce but that extra care and time in doing so would really make you guys stand out. Maybe itā€™s because it was takeaway, who knows! Glad I tried but wonā€™t be jumping to order again.

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Persia Lee . 2023-04-25

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We had a great night here - delicious food and excellent cocktails, all in a relaxed and fun environment. Would definitely come back - go!

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Sophie Wardell . 2023-04-25

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Fun mexican food well made. My favourite the home made lemonade šŸ‹.

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Susann Ropella . 2023-04-22

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Fantastic Mexican neighborhood restaurant. Great food and cocktails, friendly service. Good for brunch, lunch and dinner.

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james dawson . 2023-04-21

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All I can say is amazing šŸ¤© Excellent food , excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Frozen margaritas a must šŸ‘ Just what Cheltenham needs, something different ā¤ļø

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Linda Barton . 2023-04-07

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Spectacular faultless food & service. Fantastic staff & atmosphere. The frozen margaritas are a must. If we could give 10 out of 5 we would. Thoroughly recommend! Canā€™t wait to go back!

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Stephen Barton . 2023-04-06

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I have been to the restaurant multiple times and itā€™s been amazing. The food and staff have been lovely. The food and drinks have been delicious and would recommend this restaurant to everyone

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Evie Raymond . 2023-03-29

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Awful experience. I have been trying to come to this restaurant for the past 2 months. However, it seems to be always full during the weekends and they do not do take away. Well I was very disappointed and do not recommend this restaurant to anyone with toddlers. Here are my reasons: 1. No high chairs available 2. It took 40+ mins to get our toddlerā€™s food which we asked to get before anything. We ordered cheese guacamole quesadilla and it was horrible. The guacamole must be from a containerā€¦ because there was nothing fresh about it. 3. After our toddlers food got deliveredā€¦ Our food took so long that we had to ask for take away and ended up not even having the entire order when we arrived home. We order the tacos, the menu said corn tortillas and 24hr marinated meat. However, we had flour tortillas and a very dry meat with no flavor at all. I am not sure if this was an off thing in the kitchen. However, I think the staff could have been more transparent about their issues and not made us wait with a toddler for what was a very disappointing and challenging experience. We kept having to called them over to ask about our food.

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Marioly DĆ­az . 2023-03-28

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Amazing staff and lovely atmosphere. My wife and I have visited several times and are both vegan, there are great options for us. The foods range in spice so there is something for everyone depending on what you like. Cocktails are amazing and they are great at pairing a tequila/mescal with your food. 100% would recommend!

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Marcus Raymond . 2023-03-28

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Had a fantastic meal at Cantina with my family at the weekend. Service was absolutely spot-on and the food has a great Mexican authenticity about it. I have to say that the tequila cocktails were some of the best Iā€™ve ever tasted, especially the spicy ones.

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Chris Raymond . 2023-03-28

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My wife and I had high expectations for this place, we loooove Mexican food, being latino, we know how important seasoning and mix of deep flavors are to the cuisine. Well, it was disappointing, maybe its a Taco Tuesday problem as I saw similar reviews for this day of the week. Service was ok( hence, 2 stars), the challenge was in the kitchen: 1. Kids quesadilla took 40 minutes, which should really take 5-10 mins. The restaurant was not full. 2. The Guac tasted as if it came from a box, I only appreciate freshly made guac, the easiest recipe ever! Not sure if it was a mistake or Tuesday Tacos ? 3. The al pastor and carne asada tacos were horrible, sorry, but there was no 24 hour marinate. The pork was super over cooked and mega under seasoned same goes for the steak. The overall taco flavor profile was not there, felt bland and mix with the Guac ( which I did not appreciate) ruined the dish for me. 4. Finally, we got refried beans and cilantro rice. The beans were not good, felt like they had been sitting for a long time and the rice had 0 flavor no salt whatsoever. Very disappointing. Sorry for the long review, but consistency is everything in a restaurant and seems that there is a problem in that front. There are many good reviews here, which tells me there is potential. Hope, more seasoning and fresh ingredients are brought to the table, I truly would go every weekā€¦.. thanks and Viva Mejico!

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Ivan Torres . 2023-03-28

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Food and drinks extremely overpriced, and did not taste good at all. Very plain and bland - no flavour and do not expect spice at all. Almost 15 quid for a tiny burrito gone in 3 bites that tasted like cardboard. Then they have the audacity to add a 10% gratuity on top of an already extremely disappointing meal. Would recommend you do not ever give this place your business.

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rocky . 2023-03-27

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1 star would give less if I could. Bland, overcooked and overpriced weird take on Mexican food. Don't listen to the raving reviews about this place, they clearly don't know what seasoning is.

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Jim . 2023-03-27

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Visited today as well as multiple days and I canā€™t fault it every time. Pleasant place to be. Server and bartender Ryan us just brilliant

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Greg Brooks . 2023-03-25

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Full house from me, great food, beer and vibe. My only crit would be we waited 40 mins for the food but in their defense there was a large party in the restaurant so will give them the benefit of the doubt

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Tom Freer . 2023-03-22

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Fab food and good portions, lovely young staff that seem very happy to serve not pushy.only thing is the added service charge hope the staff get it as I would rather tip for the excellent service

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Chris Morton . 2023-03-20

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Comida mexicana adaptada a los gustos ingleses lo que hace que sea poco mexicana. Frustrante el postre de tres leches quƩ es un simple bizcocho. Un tres leches es otra cosa. Mexican good adapted to the british, so it lost a great part of the Mexican essence. Frustrated with the dessert "tres leches" that it's only a biscuit. A tres leches is another thing.

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Jose Lombardia . 2023-03-18

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A disappointment, our food came out at very weird times, including a main coming out with the starters. Service was very slow and the food wasn't that good, mine in particular was quite bland. The people who work there are very friendly and it's got a good atmosphere.

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Alex Doherty . 2023-03-05

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Great local Mexican restaurant, feels intimate yet not cramped at all. Service was friendly and relaxed, nobody was too pushy and genuinely seemed happy to help!

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John Smith . 2023-02-25

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Enjoyable family meal and we all found something delicious on the menu even the children.

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Theresa Batchelor . 2023-02-25

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The serving staff were very nice and cannot be faulted. However this was really disappointing. Perhaps we caught this restaurant on a bad evening but canā€™t help but think the 5-star reviews are peopleā€™s first experiences of Mexican food. The salsas genuinely tasted like they were watered down. I had mole and mushroom tacos but there was no mole, and the server didnā€™t know what mole was. A Mexican restaurant without mole? Tortillas were not fresh and fell apart as soon as a taco was picked up. The jackfruit in the jackfruit tacos wasnā€™t cooked through. A serious lack of flavour throughout 6 separate dishes. Food was colourful and presentable and I left will a full stomach. Staff service levels brings this up a full star, pay rises all round. However, I wonā€™t go back, thereā€™s definitely still room for a quality Mexican restaurant in Cheltenham

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Reece Philpot . 2023-02-24

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Discovered this little gem last weekend for date night and I couldn't be happier about it. Cheltenham has been screaming for a Mexican style restaurant and this is it! I had crab to start followed by prawn, pomegranate and mango tacos for my main, the portions are generous and it was a speedy, freindly service so we weren't left waiting for ages between courses. Highly recommend and we will 100% be going back! Love this place!

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Holly Davis . 2023-02-22

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Thought menu very limited. Dishes were not as spicy as expected. Tres leche cake particularly disappointing.

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Susan Potter . 2023-02-16

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Worth the 45 minute journey and so happy we found an authentic and independent Mexican restaurant. Food and cocktails were delicious and really authentic, service was great and atmosphere perfect. Will definitely be back again! Perfect date night and or dinner with friends and family!

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Scott Patterson . 2023-02-14

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Popped in to see what all the fuss was about and it was well worth it. Some delicious dishes with unusual flavours including mushrooms and nut dip. Hard to choose a favourite dish as everything was delicious and we canā€™t wait to come back. Iā€™m glad we pushed ourselves to get dessert, it was both light and full of flavour. Fab and quick service, reasonable prices and great drinks to pair with the food.

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Jenni Clutten . 2023-02-07

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A lovely personalised place to eat. Worth supporting as the enthusiasm of the staff deserves it to be a great success.

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Carole Knight . 2023-02-05

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Excellent, as usual! Strong and tasty cocktails, plenty of variety in the food, and great desserts. Service was good. The place was a bit noisy, with lots of groups.

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Frank McDermott . 2023-01-30

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Nice welcome at this local restaurant followed by friendly and knowledgeable service. Food for the most part good but we all thought the starters were better than the mains. The stand out dishes were the crab & guacamole tostada & the pork belly bites. And the ā€˜friedā€™ ice cream which had a clever coating of cornflakes ! Definitely worth a visit if in the Bath Road

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mark bennett . 2023-01-26

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We booked a 9pm table for a birthday dinner. However, upon arrival we were told we had to order immediately as the kitchen closes at 9pm. We felt quite rushed to order all our food and drinks at the same time. Maybe the final table bookings should be at 8:30 to prevent this? The food was delicious. We ordered the quesadilla to start and tried the tacos with a side of fries which were great! Puddings were ok, nothing special. We also had the margaritas and tried two different tequilas which was fun. There is a service charge of 9.5% which we chose to have removed as the service was nothing special.

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Fern Jenkins . 2023-01-22

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