Cantina Calafia

Mexican restaurant · Portland

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"Cantina Calafia on the West End is Portland’s attempt at a Baja California-style cantina, and we’re pleased to say they mostly succeed. The space is filled with terracotta and tiles, always bathing in pink lighting, and has plenty of rounded booths and high-top tables for friend catch-ups and family dinners alike. The menu is seafood-centric—broiled oysters, fluke aguachile, and classic Baja-style ceviche, served with packaged Mexican saltines—but we also love the large format duck. There’s plenty of seared breast, along with a rich confit duck tamal, ancho chile and pepita salsas, and tortillas that could feed at least four. Always finish the meal with some goat cheese flan or blue corn tres leches." - Alana Dao

Cantina Calafia - Review - West End - Portland, ME - The Infatuation

46 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102 Get directions

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