
Refined Mexican fare in a glitzy space with outdoor patio, authentic curios & adjacent food market.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 495 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 761-7187
Website: http://www.cantinala20.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Reviews
The Tostadas de Atun were mentioned as a top seller and I can see why; flavorful, a great combination of textures, and outstandingly fresh. The Lobster Poblano Dip was rich, cheesy, and creamy, and my Brazino a la Talla was simultaneously crispy out the outside while staying flaky, juicy, and tender on the inside. The drinks were large, the service was outstandingly attentive (including some great conversations with Alvaro, the manager), and the atmosphere on the waterfront with the breeze blowing in was perfect for a relaxing night out.
We went for dinner a bit early (around 6PM) on a Wednesday, and the place was quite slow, so I doubt you would have a problem being seated immediately without a reservation (the weekend apparently gets crazy and goes until 1AM or later!)
Price wise, the place obviously isn’t cheap. It’s Miami, this was expected. What I will say is, regardless of the bill, we walked out stuffed, and that’s after choosing to stay away from some of the larger entrees. 20% is added to the bill automatically at the end (Leo deserved that and more, imo), which I could see irking some. However, nearly every dish and especially the drinks were generously proportioned, so this won’t be a case of spending a ton and walking out hungry, trust me.
I highly suggest trying this place out if you are in the area, we had a blast and it may turn out that a place entirely off of my radar winds up being the best of my trip.
On this occassion we were a party of 20+, and yet service was on point (great)! Food was served sharing style, as a (big back) heavy eater, even for me, its plenty of food, and its all delicious!
The ribeye tacos and gordita appetizer were my favorite.
The ambiance is beautiful, the proximity and view of the river is a welcome feature, great for pictures!
I rated ambiance low because it is just unbearably loud. We were a party of 20 but adjacent to us there was a party of about 40+ doing a gift exchance, they’re entitled to have their fun, but wow it was so loud.
Parking: valet is easy and fast, though pricey.
Service, however, was inconsistent. At the bar, attention was just okay, but we were ultimately charged for a vodka upgrade we did not request or approve. We ordered directly from the menu handed to us, which listed a clear price, made no vodka preference, and were not informed of any substitution or upcharge beforehand, which was disappointing. At the table, our waiter was a bit dry and transactional and moved through the order quickly without much interaction. We had what we needed, but didn’t feel the service matched the price point of the place.
Overall, there’s a lot of potential here; beautiful decor, strong drinks, and some great dishes, but the service issues held the experience back a bit.
Dinner was queso fundido with mushrooms which are brought in a hot skillet. Flavor is mild yet full-bodied. It resembles a provoleta. It comes with tortillas to be filled with it.
The Malbec glass amount was not memorable, as the adjacent table’s margarita seem to be.
It’s a pricey place but delivers quality and a fine experience.