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Neighborhood taco & tequila bar featuring your favorite Mexican cuisine dishes, amazing margaritas and authentic tacos. Now with limited indoor & outdoor seating. Dine-in, take-out and delivery. We feature over 90 varieties of tequila and mezcal alongside our full-bar. Locally owned & operated since 2014.
Casual Mexican joint serving up tacos & burritos alongside margaritas & beers from the bar.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 329 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (646) 368-9641
Website: https://www.cantinaonlenox.com/
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Reviews
Lulu Addai
The mango jerk wings – you’re welcome. They’ve become my latest fixation food lol the drinks are delicious & other menu items I’ve tried haven’t missed yet. Love this spot for a quick bite!
… moreShelove Sainfleur
Cantina — Unprofessional Management & Poor Handling of Customer Issues
I’m writing to document a deeply unprofessional and upsetting series of experiences at this restaurant.
I have visited Cantina multiple times. While the food itself can be decent, the management and service issues have been consistently unprofessional.
First incident:
On a prior visit, I was injured by a broken wooden chair. While adjusting the chair, the top collapsed and crushed my finger, causing immediate bruising and discoloration (blue/purple). The manager appeared unsure how to handle the situation and offered minimal assistance. Other patrons commented that I should not have been charged due to the injury. The response from management was disorganized, dismissive, and lacked basic concern.
Second incident:
On a later visit, I ordered nachos with specific ingredients removed — an order I have placed successfully before, including via takeout. The food was prepared incorrectly. I informed staff and briefly stepped away to allow time for it to be corrected. When I returned, I was met with attitude and conflicting information about whether the food had already been remade. No clear communication or timeline was provided.
When I attempted to address the issue with the manager, I was told, “It’s always something wrong with you,” which was extremely inappropriate and unprofessional. Only after I began recording did the tone shift. I was then asked to show proof of payment from my bank account, which was unnecessary and embarrassing, particularly in front of other customers.
The owner later became involved but did not de-escalate the situation. Instead, the interaction felt defensive and accusatory. The owner stated that they “did not have to serve me,” despite the fact that I had already paid for my order. He initially appeared unaware that payment had been made and seemed surprised when this was confirmed.
Rather than correcting the order or resolving the issue professionally, I was explicitly told that my order would not be fixed and that I would not be served. Although I had already paid and waited over an hour, my payment was refunded and service was refused. As a result, I was made to leave hungry and without my food.
I don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, but repeated failures in basic customer service — particularly involving injury, incorrect orders, dismissive language, and refusal of service after payment — make it impossible to recommend this establishment.
There are nearby restaurants that handle customer concerns professionally and respectfully. Unfortunately, Cantina has not shown that level of consistency or care.
… moreI’m writing to document a deeply unprofessional and upsetting series of experiences at this restaurant.
I have visited Cantina multiple times. While the food itself can be decent, the management and service issues have been consistently unprofessional.
First incident:
On a prior visit, I was injured by a broken wooden chair. While adjusting the chair, the top collapsed and crushed my finger, causing immediate bruising and discoloration (blue/purple). The manager appeared unsure how to handle the situation and offered minimal assistance. Other patrons commented that I should not have been charged due to the injury. The response from management was disorganized, dismissive, and lacked basic concern.
Second incident:
On a later visit, I ordered nachos with specific ingredients removed — an order I have placed successfully before, including via takeout. The food was prepared incorrectly. I informed staff and briefly stepped away to allow time for it to be corrected. When I returned, I was met with attitude and conflicting information about whether the food had already been remade. No clear communication or timeline was provided.
When I attempted to address the issue with the manager, I was told, “It’s always something wrong with you,” which was extremely inappropriate and unprofessional. Only after I began recording did the tone shift. I was then asked to show proof of payment from my bank account, which was unnecessary and embarrassing, particularly in front of other customers.
The owner later became involved but did not de-escalate the situation. Instead, the interaction felt defensive and accusatory. The owner stated that they “did not have to serve me,” despite the fact that I had already paid for my order. He initially appeared unaware that payment had been made and seemed surprised when this was confirmed.
Rather than correcting the order or resolving the issue professionally, I was explicitly told that my order would not be fixed and that I would not be served. Although I had already paid and waited over an hour, my payment was refunded and service was refused. As a result, I was made to leave hungry and without my food.
I don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, but repeated failures in basic customer service — particularly involving injury, incorrect orders, dismissive language, and refusal of service after payment — make it impossible to recommend this establishment.
There are nearby restaurants that handle customer concerns professionally and respectfully. Unfortunately, Cantina has not shown that level of consistency or care.
RaNGeR KT3
All nationality colors goes here. Food good, customers friendly. Parking some times hard to find! Lot of different jobs Company workers have their private party here! Food not always hot! It’s location next to 2 different bars! So if you don’t like that bar you have to other bars to choose from. Plus there 4 other bars right across the street if your not happy with the bar your in.
… moreLeoBK
The service was a bit slow and the food and drinks weren’t really to our taste. Tastes like something I could’ve done at home in my air fryer. Our server was good and made the experience more enjoyable.
… moreSteven Serrato
My friend and I were looking for a place open for lunch and we just said ok let’s try it. We were not disappointed!!
Amazing service! (I’m in the service industry) and the food was delicious so flavorful so fresh! The music the drinks the everything was just on point!
… moreAmazing service! (I’m in the service industry) and the food was delicious so flavorful so fresh! The music the drinks the everything was just on point!
Aniya
Literally just come for the food now. The energy changed tremendously. I been in this neighborhood over 30 yrs. The new hire behind the bar white with black bob cut and blonde patch. Yeaaaa is sooooo rude, nasty attitude. I stick to happy hour with the guy or the girl whose always there in the daytime. As a server/bartender for ova 17 yrs…..respectfully that energy is gona continue to bring Cantinas down.
… moreRodney Byke
I will say it was just a Quick visit because I was passing by, but it’s a great place to meet nice people of the area, food was Good, the drinks was very nice especially the house margaritas and the Sangria which I posted, I nibbled on a friends Taco which I liked , I have to go back and try more of their food menu but…it’s a vibe, your able to have a great conversation listen to music and even hang at the bar if there’s room because Cantina gets Packed pretty fast. Bathrooms are towards the back very clean when I was there. Nice tables in the back as well. Great vibe will definitely go back.
… moreDashiel Florez
I’m new to the area. First i have to start with my server Bruno. Amazing. He was fun and energetic. Truly made us feel welcomed. The food is yummy. The drinks are also great. I will be there again. I think i found my spot locally
… moreJFLORESx97
They include a tip because the service is bad. You have to wait 5 minutes sitting for your
menu and it wasn’t busy, the girl who served me took my order and disappeared. I wanted to order some chips but I couldn’t stand up to look for the waitress. The tables do not have salt, pepper and the tacos do not come with any spicy sauce to accompany them. but the beers were pretty good.
… moremenu and it wasn’t busy, the girl who served me took my order and disappeared. I wanted to order some chips but I couldn’t stand up to look for the waitress. The tables do not have salt, pepper and the tacos do not come with any spicy sauce to accompany them. but the beers were pretty good.
Wendell Beach
Had lunch wife, was recommended by her coworker. We both had the lunch specials steak bowl, it was good. The drinks A1 yes order 2x the drinks the same great. We also order shrimp and pork tacos which was good. Will be back
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