Café des Amis

Authentic Mexican Dining in the Heart of Canterbury 🌮🇲🇽 Café des Amis was a very interesting visit in the heart of Canterbury. First of all, it was fully booked, which was a great sign—and the food definitely did not disappoint. We started with the sharing platter of appetizers, which had a fantastic selection: duck tacos, confit, ceviche, guacamole, meatballs, salsa, and more. Every bite was fresh and flavorful. For the main course, we went with the duck, which was served beautifully—slightly pink, paired with mole sauce. I had never tried mole before, only seen it in videos, and I must say, it had a very unique taste. This was a completely new experience—authentic Mexican cuisine, not just Taco Bell or random street food tacos. If you’re looking for real Mexican flavors, this is the place to go. Highly recommend booking in advance to secure a spot! 🌮🔥

We visited Café des Amis on a Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious, the atmosphere and general buzz of the place was great, as was the decor and Mexican music which helped to make the whole experience seem more authentic. The service was also very good, as the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff, fun decor and delicious food. First time visiting and am new to Mexican foods so the staff helped me understand the menu items better to make my choice. Went for the spinach leek and cheese tacos and they were so good and paired wonderfully with the beans and guac. Excited to return and try more!

We came for lunch time at 2pm on a Saturday and it has such a buzz already, so a good start! Starter - shared nachos with spicey pork. Best nachos we’ve ever had! Main - shared duck fajitas. Was recommended these and we can see why. Also, thank you for the extra sour cream! Drinks - beer & a frozen pina colada which was strongggggg! I could only finish half 🙈 We came on a friend recommending and can see why. We’ll definitely now be recommending and can’t wait to come back.

Wow. The duck is just fantastic. The server asked me how I wanted to duck, which was the first time I’ve ever been asked that. He explained to me that the duck tastes better and has a nicer texture if it id a bit pink. And he was right. The duck was the highlight of my entire trip to Canterbury! There’s also a student discount, which is really nice. This place is very popular, so be sure to make a reservation. Luckily they were able to fit us in without needing to make one.

Great food, quick and friendly service with a cosy ambience. The Lamb Stew that I had was delicious and the accompanying salsa was fresh with the right amount of spice. Left feeling full and Happy!

This is the best meal I’ve had in Canterbury and I understand why this restaurant has lasted so long. It’s one of the busiest restaurants too so you do have to book (it was packed even on a dreary February weekday ). The decor is colourful and wonderfully eccentric. Every member of the staff was warm and friendly despite the fact that they were very busy. I ordered a chicken fajita which came with generous, fresh portions of everything and deliciously cooked chicken. It’s worth noting that although the menu shows fajita for two that can also do single portions on request (I nearly didn’t have one at all because I don’t know this). Other members in the party all complemented the food. Overall it was excellent and I strongly recommend it.

Over expectations! Nice taco mix and perfectly cooked meat. Recommend the Lamb Shoulder to share