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Cantina is Cincinnati’s hidden gem for modern Mexican cuisine, inspired by the eight regions of Mexico. A 100% gluten-free kitchen, we specialize in nixtamalization—grinding fresh masa daily to craft our own tortillas. Our agave-focused cocktail program highlights mezcal and tequila as liquid art, pairing beautifully with bold, regional flavors. From dinner to weekend brunch, every dish celebrates authenticity and adventure. With a chic, airy atmosphere, lively energy, and inviting outdoor seating, Cantina offers the perfect backdrop for date nights, gatherings, and unforgettable evenings filled with flavor, fun, and a taste of something special!
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Address: 1200 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 345-6783
Website: http://www.crowncantina.com/
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Reviews
Emma Ly
A friend and I went in on a Friday night and were able to get a table without having a reservation! The service was fast and great! I had the Pork Al Pastor and thought it was good. I’ve had better Mexican food in Cincinnati but it was still delicious. My only real complaint was that our table was extremely close to those on either side of us and the restaurant was very loud. This was a disappointment for me because it did hinder the experience as a whole.
… more‘Chele Hobbs
Great experience. Make sure you have reservations on the weekend. If you’re looking for a great spot during the week, Cantina should be on your list.
… moreHi Hi
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cantina, the vibrant new Mexican restaurant that just opened its doors in downtown Cincinnati, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a warm, contemporary atmosphere that perfectly blends rustic Mexican charm with a modern, upscale twist. The décor is sophisticated yet inviting, with colorful tile accents, elegant lighting, and comfortable seating that makes you want to settle in and stay a while.
The menu is an absolute standout—creative, authentic, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was bursting with fresh, bold flavors. The street tacos were perfectly seasoned, and the house-made guacamole was incredibly fresh.
Service was exceptional as well. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and making sure every detail was just right.
Whether you’re out for date night, celebrating with friends, or just craving outstanding Mexican cuisine, Cantina is a must-try addition to Cincinnati’s downtown dining scene. Highly recommended!
… moreThe moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a warm, contemporary atmosphere that perfectly blends rustic Mexican charm with a modern, upscale twist. The décor is sophisticated yet inviting, with colorful tile accents, elegant lighting, and comfortable seating that makes you want to settle in and stay a while.
The menu is an absolute standout—creative, authentic, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was bursting with fresh, bold flavors. The street tacos were perfectly seasoned, and the house-made guacamole was incredibly fresh.
Service was exceptional as well. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and making sure every detail was just right.
Whether you’re out for date night, celebrating with friends, or just craving outstanding Mexican cuisine, Cantina is a must-try addition to Cincinnati’s downtown dining scene. Highly recommended!
Josie
All I can say-WOW! This place was absolutely delicious. The ingredients were so so fresh and well paired together.
We got the guacamole, the wedge salad, and we split the lamb and Baja fish tacos. Each dish had layers of unique flavors and textures.
The pickled red onions and candied bacon on the wedge salad were superb. The guacamole was really elevated—it had a red sauce on top with different types of cooked down onions, corn, peppers, and cheese. The tacos were juicy and fresh. Even the rice and beans side was perfectly seasoned.
Drinks were good.
Our waitress was extremely kind as well. Overall so so pleasant. We sat outside and it was beautiful.
… moreWe got the guacamole, the wedge salad, and we split the lamb and Baja fish tacos. Each dish had layers of unique flavors and textures.
The pickled red onions and candied bacon on the wedge salad were superb. The guacamole was really elevated—it had a red sauce on top with different types of cooked down onions, corn, peppers, and cheese. The tacos were juicy and fresh. Even the rice and beans side was perfectly seasoned.
Drinks were good.
Our waitress was extremely kind as well. Overall so so pleasant. We sat outside and it was beautiful.
Kay
Great restaurant in a really cute area of Cincinnati. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. The patio outback is so cute and perfect for a date night. The service was excellent, the drinks were delicious and the food was fantastic. We really enjoyed the queso fundido. Highly recommend!
… moreKathy Fessler
Food is incredible. We’ve always loved Cantina and it’s atmosphere. It’s translated well to the new location. However, the seating situation inside is unfortunate. There’s one small room that has 5 tables and on a Thursday night, we were all crammed in. It was uncomfortable as we had to adjust our seat a few times to let other tables sit. Additionally, my partner’s seat was directly over the AC vent from the ground. He was freezing. We’ll be back but will sit at the bar.
… moreGillian Wigley
In town from Minnesota on a mini vaca with my mom. Initially came to the area for a different restaurant, but they were closed for an private event. Not wanting to hunt down something else, and/or do more driving than we already had, we stopped here, as the food smelt really good. Didn’t even know this place was 100% gluten free, that just happened to be a major bonus (my body sadly prefers when I don’t eat gluten)! Food was phenomenal, we both loved the homemade tortillas & tostadas, and the flan was heavenly!! Everything we ate was reasonably priced too, and the service was great! If we lived in the area, or even in the state, we would definitely be back often.
… moreI
It’s a nice place, we have been here many times. The food is unique, server was excellent, although the margaritas are too small for the price. The only reason I’m giving it a low review is because of the front of house upon arrival. I assume this is a policy of the Crown restaurants because it has happened to us at Crown Republic as well as Cantina. If you show up without a reservation they pretend there are no tables then ‘oops, we do have one open’, or they say there are no tables available. We literally check Open Table minutes before coming in and there are reservations available every 15 minutes. We are busy people, frequently dine out, and don’t always know what our plans are until the last minute. They also require a credit card to hold a reservation, which we aren’t willing to do for a mid priced restaurant. Fine dining in a major city, sure, but not here. This is not a good business plan. This is not NY, or even Chicago, you need to be accessible to people and not falsely snobbish. We have dined at most every nice restaurant in Cincinnati, they are the only restaurants we’ve to that pretend not to have openings because you don’t have a reservation. It’s on Open Table lol. There are many choices of good restaurants here that are easier to deal with. I worked in the industry for many years in fine dining, no restaurants did this.
… moreSpencer
I went here for my girlfriend’s birthday and it was great! They have really unique cocktails and the food was delicious. I got the Chicken Mole and it was really good!
I didn’t get the tacos but the other people at our table did. They looked great and I’ll be coming back to try them next time.
… moreI didn’t get the tacos but the other people at our table did. They looked great and I’ll be coming back to try them next time.
David Snyder
We love many of the Crown restaurants, but this one is our favorite. We had gone many times to their old location, so we were not sure how things would turn out with the new space. However, this only enhanced the experience and this space thas more character and more room. But, it is still smaller, so reservations are highly recommended.
But, the food is still the shining star. Everything we get is always very good. However, we do have some favorites that are both delicious and very unique. Our favorite appetizer is toss up between the sweet potato (asado) and the tostadas and salsa (but the guacamole and fundito and ceviche are also amazing). The Carne Asada is an incredible main dish, but all are very good. Their desserts do rotate a bit, but the flan is super creamy and delicious and the duce de leche is a great option as well.
Also, the entire restaurant is gluten free. This is not an issue for us, but it is great for any even when the most extreme allergies. Despite this “limitation”, the flavors of the food are top tier. This is definitely one of the top two in terms of flavor for all restaurants in the Cincinnati area.
Service is always amazing and super friendly as well.
… moreBut, the food is still the shining star. Everything we get is always very good. However, we do have some favorites that are both delicious and very unique. Our favorite appetizer is toss up between the sweet potato (asado) and the tostadas and salsa (but the guacamole and fundito and ceviche are also amazing). The Carne Asada is an incredible main dish, but all are very good. Their desserts do rotate a bit, but the flan is super creamy and delicious and the duce de leche is a great option as well.
Also, the entire restaurant is gluten free. This is not an issue for us, but it is great for any even when the most extreme allergies. Despite this “limitation”, the flavors of the food are top tier. This is definitely one of the top two in terms of flavor for all restaurants in the Cincinnati area.
Service is always amazing and super friendly as well.