CT Cantina & Taqueria

I’ll bet this spot is great on a Friday evening. They have a gorgeous bar with a lot of bottles. It’s very inviting. The people are very friendly and welcoming. The place is modern and clean. Very pretty inside. My server was great and helped me order 4 tacos. Chicken taco 3⭐️, steak taco, 3 ⭐️, chorizo taco 4⭐️, and barbacoa taco 5⭐️! Barbacoa is 🔥🔥!! I prefer beans over rice and their beans are really good. Black beans are usually flavorless in most places, but very well seasoned here. They have a massive menu, mostly drinks. I’ll add that to the review.

Great Food, Great Service. Visited with a friend who invited me this evening, and it was a wonderful experience. Our waiter's name was Arthur and he was very patient and kind. I will definitely be back. Love the four dippiingsauces and the fresh tortilla chips. They were light and crispy and warm.

Even with a reservation, we waited over 20 minutes to check in. They are busy because it's good. Nice array or salsas as you wait to order and receive your food. Food was tasty and the margaritas we delicious.

Pretty good place for Mexican food, portions were quite filling and worth the amazing service by the team.

Possibly some of the best skillet fajitas I've ever tasted! The veggies, rice, everything was great! Also our service Evelyn was Fantastic! Will definitely be back.

The food was delicious and I liked the variety of sauces that came with the chips. We received great customer service. They accommodate vegans.

Great Location, good food and vibe. Service is good and a great place to meet up with old friends. I am a regular here. Marty Local Lens Traveler

Birria tacos were pretty good definitely needs more spice. Atmosphere was amazing. Price came to 30 with 5 dollar tip

The prices are alright. And the tacos were pretty good for the area. They are definitely catering to an American demographic, but it's ok. The music is at a moderate volume, and festive. I came on a Friday night, and was seated immediately. Comfortable crowd here, even sitting near the bar, not too rowdy, just hype and fun, But not so much that it's uncomfortable for a family sitting nearby. Baby changing station in the bathroom also. Friendly and welcoming staff. Food came out very quickly and was hot. Five stars.

Love a great Mexican restaurant? And this one hit the mark for us. Stopped by while shopping and decided to have a drink. Seated immediately on a fairly busy afternoon. Waitress came over right away with house/made chips and four salsas and took our order. She wasn't gone five minutes before our mini tacos appeared. They arrived so quickly that i told the server that she had the wrong table, but it was our order. Mini tostados were barbacoa, el pastor, shrimp and chicken -- all were seasoned very well and pretty tasty. The margaritas were really good - Perfect Pineapple and Fresca. Served in tall glasses, too, with limited ice. Very attentive staff. Multiple servers checked in with us on their way back from other tables. Constantly saw staff cleaning tables or checking on guests. I'd like to return when I'm really hungry. Saw a monstrous/sized burrito come out to a table nearby. Burrito was large enough to be shared by 2-3 people.

In Halcyon - great location, lively place and covered free parking lot. Went to celebrate a birthday party with friends. It was a truly amazing experience. The ambience, food and service - all phenomenal! We reserved the patio place - totally secluded from the restaurant and covered place with fireplace, red sofas and red ceiling - whole setting was superb ! Very comfy and 30 of us sat very comfortably and cozy. Chips, about 6 kinds of salsa, guacamole, street corn, queso -- amazing appetizers. Assorted fajitas, quesadillas, salads - both vegetarian and chicken - shrimp varieties and the quick service with tons of options in tequila, margaritas and what not ! The food was super good ! We could play our songs outside with zero disturbance inside the restaurant .. absolutely fabulous experience !!!!

What separates this restaurant from other Mexican Food places? How about complimentary chips with 4 different salsas? Comfy environment with contemporary, modern decor inside and an outdoor seating space that will make you want to hang out and drink margaritas until closing time! A good place for groups or a date night. Perhaps visit on a Tuesday when it's $2 taco night!! Cheap price but tasty tacos!!

I thought the ambiance and vibe of this place was definitely fun. I ordered the mahi mahi burrito and it was very filling and delicious. I would definitely come back and think it's a different type of place to go to if you want Mexican but with a twist.

Server Dennis gave us fantastic five star service that took the restaurant atmosphere to the next level. He went above and beyond with service and the food matched his energy! Thank you CT and special thanks to Dennis for giving us a night to remember! #Delgadillo2024

Buen ambiente. Algunos empleados les hablas en español y te responden en inglés y luego hablan español, también demoran mucho para el servicio de comida y aún más para llevar.

Good Mexican in Halcyon. We like the cheese dip, guacamole, taco salad, burritos and street tacos

They have a sub 4 star rating for a reason. Thought we would go out of our way and try CT again. We checked yelp, their website, and Facebook to make sure they were open. We parked with our little girl and got to the restaurant only to be told that they were closed for a party. My issue here was the attitude of the guy (accent tall) at the host station. Also, the fact that all they had to do is post the updated hours situation, or even put a sign on the door, so I didn't have to deal with that unapologetic host. Go a couple doors down to Eclipse Di Luna. We've had 3 very good experiences there.

I have the biggest love hate relationship with this place. I love the food. The chips, salsa, queso and Guac are all scrumptious. The food is really really good! The street tacos are maybe the best in all of Georgia. But the past two times I've been I've gotten food poisoning. I went a year ago and haven't been back until recently. I thought "eh it's been long enough I can go back".... Big mistake. It wasn't all that bad though. Both times I got the shrimp and both times I threw up. Avoid the shrimp and you're golden. I'll be back next week but just getting the beef tacos. Now those.... Those were fire

Popped in for a casual dinner, the couch seatings in this restaurant is actually so cute. I really liked the chips and 4 salsas that were provided at the start. They were bussin' I ordered the impossible tacos, and veggie tacos. The impossible meat here is seasoned really well and has been the best I've had so far. I felt the food was tasty, and the vibes were pretty cool! I would come back if I lived here. I was pretty full after my mix n match combo of 4 tacos and a side of beans...plus the chips.

We've been regular customers of CT since it opened. Usually we have decent service and enjoy the food and drinks. Tonight was not one of those nights. We stopped in on our way home from the airport since I wanted to celebrate my birthday with my favorite food- Mexican. The waitress seemed overwhelmed and confused - asking my son twice which meat he wanted in his burrito and needing to be reminded which three tacos I ordered. She brought out guacamole that was all separate ingredients that haven't been mixed together, so we sent it back to be mixed. Then, after 15 mins, we asked where our drinks were. She looked flustered and said she'd check on them. She blamed as "system glitch" and said they were making them right away. 5 mins later she brought out 3 of the 4 drinks. One of the drinks didn't have Tajin on the rim as my daughter in law ordered, so the waitress brought it back and had the ordered corrected, but my margarita was still nowhere to be found. In the meantime, our food came out and my son's burrito (that the waitress asked twice which meat he wanted) was made with chicken instead of the barbacoa he ordered. We looked for our waitress and she was nowhere to be found. We finally flagged down another waitress and she said she'd find ours. Eventually our waitress came out and said she was in the back "folding napkins", but she'd get the order fixed. I still didn't have my drink and it finally arrived when I was almost finished with my dinner. We called over the manager and his response was disheartening. He didn't apologize for the food issues and poor service and was dismissive and condescending to my daughter in law stating "so is there something I can get you" with an attitude, to which we replied "the correct burrito my husband ordered". The manager then disappeared and we never saw him again. Having managed restaurants for years in my younger days, I was shocked and appalled by the manager's lack of empathy and care for his restaurant's customers. The only reason for 2 stars instead of 1 is that the food (once they corrected the order) was good. To the CT owners - I'd recommend following up with your manager to see if he's cut out for the restaurant business. If it were my place, I'd consider replacing him.

We love CT but unfortunately today we had a pretty negative experience for an early dinner. We sat outside and ordered a beer and soda. Our soda came and the server took our food order. The server never came back with the beer or back to check on us at all. The kitchen server brought us our food, which was very good as usual but no one came back after that. After we finished eating, my husband got the attention of the other waiter to get the check and the box. When we told him our server never came back, and we never received the beer his response was "no worries" with no apology or explanation. I'm not sure if this was just an off day, but this is not the CT service we're used to. We recommend CT to most of our friends, but we were not satisfied today. I am hoping this was a one time occurrence so we can continue coming back!

Everytime I come here the service and food is excellent. The vibe is awesome, always playing upbeat fun music! I also recommend CT to friends and family when they are in Alpharetta.

Have the best time at Ct Cantina at the halcyon. Tuesday's they have a special for all dine in customers. $2 mini tacos. Great tacos and great soup as well! Everything is very flavorful. They start you out with salsa and chips as well. Service is great every time we go in! The margaritas and mojitos are also great! Many flavor options for both. Queso is also amazing! There is always a manager that comes by and checks in on you. And the staff definitely help each other out.

Worst service I think I've ever received. I brought my family here from out of town to enjoy some margaritas. The server was flat out rude.. the food was bland. And it took 30+ minutes for our server (who didn't tell us his name) to re-visit our table. Every single drink was empty multiple times when he visited our table. Will never be coming back nor telling anyone to come here.

Ceviche, "Where's the Fish!" Carnage Asada Tacos, dry , taseteless, Menu is a jigsaw puzzle. Service was quick and with a large party - good, But Asking for water refills and secondary attention was poor.

The atmosphere was quaint and chill, not loud like a sports bar. We sat outside so it was slightly louder inside as we walked to and from our table, but not bothersome at all. The food came out faster than anything I've ever had so that alone is a huge reason for me to want to come back. The main reason we'll be back many times is the food. My Jalisco burrito was just the right size (a big one, for sure), and had all the right fillings! The service was quick and attentive and we didn't have to wait more than a couple of minutes to get the bill, (Apple) pay and get on out to enjoy Popbar down the road! 10/10!

We called on Friday morning to make a reservation for our bridal party dinner here at 6:30pm and was told to come in and ask for Dennis. When we arrived Dennis had our table prepared for all 12 members of our group. Dennis took care of our table, all by himself, and he did not disappoint. He was probably the best waiter we have ever had. 10/10 server and a 10/10 experience. Food was great as always. Definitely come here for big groups and I would ask for Dennis.

Solid food but it's much cheaper just to go to the CT Al Pastor in the food hall. Waitress was nice but service was slow even during the weekday.

We decided to try CT Cantina Taqueria on our trip to Halcyon As none of the breweries were piquing our interest. I'm really glad that we decided to have lunch here because it was a very warm day and some good Mexican food was much needed to refresh us. The restaurant has been open for about a year and as you begin to walk in you just get a sense that you are on vacation as it is a very large and lavish spot. There is an equally large outdoor patio that can seat quite a few parties. We sat there. Our server came by to greet us and we had our salsa sampler and chips delivered which was really really nice. Their margarita offerings are also very robust. I decided to go for the watermelon basil margarita and my guess decided to have the sangria one. I learned that Lolea rosé was used in the sangria mix and that's what gave it it's nice effervescent bubbly. We opted for the ceviche for $10 and it had flounder, mango, jalapeño, avocado, tomato and onions and a lime marinade and it was delicious! My guest decided to have the quesadilla with Chihuahua cheese and chorizo. It was so good. I decided to have the small taco sampler (4) mixed for $13 with rice and beans. The rice is amazing and fluffy. The black beans are delicious and all of the tacos were wonderful especially the shrimp and steak tacos. We will definitely be back again.

Wait times are always high you don't get much food for what you pay 16$ for the bowl with not much food

CT Cantina was amazing. The ambiance was excellent, and so was the staff. I ordered the salad that came with your choice of 3 proteins. I chose blackened Angus Steak, Shrimp, and Mahi Mahi Fish. It was delicious. I also had a blackberry margarita that isn't shown in the picture. My brother had a Chimichanga with the same protein choice as I had. His dish looked amazing also. I believe our waiters' name was Joe. I can't remember, but he has excellent service, and he was awesome. The highlight of the night goes to Fernando Alonszo, who happens to be one of the managing members of this amazing restaurant. I watched Fernando from the time I walked in until we decided to tell him how awesome he was. He greeted every guest who walked in and said thank you for visiting to every guest who exited. His attention to detail was on point and precise. When one of his team members dropped some glass and it broke, he didn't get mad or give bad energy he quickly walked over and said it's ok and helped block off the area. I have worked in hospitality for over 15 years, and that is excellent management skills and wonderful engagement in a workspace. Fernando was kind enough to speak to us about how he has helped open many other restaurants here in Georgia and in Miami. I will absolutely return here for the food, the vibe, and the service. 5 stars across the board. We want to do an event at this venue. Fernando and staff at CT Cantina, thank you again for the memorable experience. Myself and my business partner, who happens to be my twin brother, just relocated from Las Vegas, and we were looking for a place like this.

I've been to CT Cantina a handful of times now and their stall in the food hall a few times. One of the great things about their food is consistency. Whether you order from the restaurant or the stall in the food hall, you will get the same delicious food! I've tried different items, but my favorite is their street mini tacos. They may be small, but they're mighty in flavor! My go-to is their fish (mahi mahi) and shrimp tacos with corn tortillas. Both have a nice kick to them. Three of those mini tacos is good enough, but four is even better. Each order at CT Cantina comes with four different salsas and plenty of chips. I love having a variety of salsas to choose from! Everything is nicely packaged, too. Service is usually fast and friendly. The restaurant is big and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Great for groups.

I came with a group of 5 and we all tried many different street tacos. Very Americanized and average tasting- not a fan. Perhaps it is a better spot for their margarita drinks for happy hour

The food and the service here was just okay. We got served all our food but when we asked for individual plates we were never given any. The chips and salsa were very tasty and were what we expected from CT Taqueria but the 6 soft tacos we ordered, except for the impossible taco, were devoid of flavor and not at all what we expected of the food there after reading the rave reviews of this place. For desert they brought out 3 deserts that we could pick from that were all in jars. We decided to go for the tres leches strawberry cake, even though we had a lactose intolerance, and it tasted great. It was moist and had the right sweetness to it. All in all, I give this place a 3/5 based on the food and service we got.

Visited family in Georgia and they wanted take us for afternoon at Halcyon. We went into their food area and there were lots to select from for all tastes. I chose CT Cantina Taqueria after I saw those nachos. Best nachos I ever ate, and the mini tacos were also delicious. So if you are in the area do yourself a favor and try them.

This is my go to spot for taco Tuesday! They have amazing street tacos ! I love the food its good! And drinks ! Their tequila sangria hits awesome ! Service was honestly pretty bad but luckily my friend and i had alooooooooooottttttt of patience even when we asked for a different server and didnt get one . The patio is perfect to lounge and grab a bite ! Overall its a good vibe and can only hope i get some good service next time !

Absolute amazing!! Diego is the BEST make sure every time you come by you ask for him and on top of that it's AMAZING FOOD AND DRINKS!! Absolute must go to place to try!!!

Been by here numerous times but never had it. Had other plans but glad I decided to come here. It's across from Cinebistro movie theater. There was no wait and the staff is very nice and accommodating. They provided me with a nice quiet spot where I could enjoy my lunch and drinks. Stephanie brought me chips and 4 types of salsa. I ordered 2 different margaritas- Watermelon Basil & Perfect Pineapple which were both good and I highly recommend. I enjoyed for my entree the - Jalisco Burrito which was good to the last bite. The prices were reasonable and you will leave feeling nice, full and satisfied.

Dragon fruit margarita! Nice outdoor seating, good service !! Love the steak tacos !!!

My boyfriend and I decided to go to the movies with our friends, and we wanted to eat beforehand. Since we were at the Halcyon, it was easy to pick something there, and we all like Mexican, so CT Cantina worked. We went for what I call early, which was 6:15, and it was still packed. The wait was a half hour, so make sure you leave time for that if you're going to the movies. The restaurant was incredibly hot. I was literally on the verge of needing another shower when we left. I really felt they needed to work on temperature control. I realize there are a lot of people there, but we were all really uncomfortable. It definitely affected my feel for this restaurant. Service was good. Our waiter was on point, and I like the big jars of water for the tables. The bad was the food. Their chips tasted somewhat stale and the salsa wasn't fresh. The cauliflower rice bowl with chicken was sub par in taste, and there was very little chicken, plus the bowl was pretty small. It was super bland, and there was so much water in the bottom of the bowl, which was a complete turn off. I didn't even eat half of it. The chipotle ranch did help, but even that lacked the usual chipotle punch it could have had to really elevate the meal. My boyfriend thought the portion size for the price seemed way off, and he didn't care for his bowl either. I'd have to say I can write this one off the list now. Disappointing for sure. Dont' waste your time waiting because in this case, it simply wasn't worth it.

This place is definitely my go-to taco spot whenever I'm in Alpharetta. CT offers authentic meals with a great ambience, and all at a great price point. I'm very particular on the quality of meat when it comes to tacos, and let me tell you this place DELIVERS. The meat is so juicy and so seasoned and that's the most important aspect of any taco. The service was also wonderful, our waitress Alisson was very positive and gave great recommendations the last time I was there. Please give this spot a shot, I couldn't recommend it enough!

I love the salsa dish that gets served to the table. The margarita containers to go are the best!! I always enjoy sitting on the outside patio. I enjoyed my lunch with my girlfriend.

I've passed this place a few times, but never stopped. I feel like a place with Cantina in the name is usually Americanized. I was wrong, the tacos here were amazing. The Al pastor has so much flavor and they actually give you the pineapples with the meat. The chicken tacos had a smoky charred taste which I love. This red sauce they add to the tacos is a perfect touch to an already delicious bite. I took home 2 chicken tamales and omg the party continued at home. They are a chipotle chicken in a very tasty masa. The chips and salsa set everything off. You get 3 sauce options and pico. I've never seen 4 options come to a table at once. Let's get to the drinks. 2 mojitos that take you back to Puerto Rico even if you've never been. So much flavor and a perfect blend of muddled mint. The honeydew drink was a very interesting concoction, but insanely perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better visit. Cat the bar manager was amazing. Such a beautiful girl whose bar knowledge is second to none. Her hospitality is what kept be there and will bring me back. If you're close by stop here and enjoy the flavors they offer... Thanks Cat! TJ

Great place. The servers are nice even when the restaurant is very busy, and food is served relatively quickly. It is pretty loud though so not great for intimate gatherings or large parties because it is hard to hear what anyone is saying. I got the ceviche - refreshing and delicious. Light on the lime juice (which is perfect, does not overwhelm the rest of the flavors) and perfectly salted. Came with an unnecessary amount of saltines but there's no downside to that. Fish was a little hard to chew (not cut small enough in my opinion) but overall so so good - the mango was underripe but somehow still very sweet, and the avocado was perfectly ripe. Very impressed by this dish, also did not get sick after eating it. The chorizo mini taco was just okay... nothing impressive it was on the dry side and tasted like store bought sausage meat with spices added in. The Al pastor mini taco however was incredible - meat was not dry and was a nice mix of sweet and salty (although less pineapple flavor than I would have liked).

The food and service was great! I ordered the mahi mahi enchiladas. The mahi was delicious. We will definitely be back soon!

Tacos were fresh and amazing. Superb service. Street skillet dish was out of this world.

CT is an awesome place for Mexican at Halcyon! We came on a Sunday night and were seated at a table near the back, away from their patio, but anywhere in the restaurant is a good spot in my opinion. Their menu isn't huge for a Mexican restaurant, but has lots of options including vegetarian/vegan. We got complimentary chips to start with 4 different types of salsas. I loved all of them, but especially the roasted one. I then got the Jalisco burrito with chorizo, which was brought out about 10 minutes later. I thought the burrito was great! It was tasty, but not super heavy with the cheese, beans, and rice. The avocado also added a nice touch to it. The only thing I wish was different was for there to be more chorizo; the bits I had tasted good but it was really hard to tell where the rest of it was because it was so blended in with the rest of the fillings. Although I'd like to make my way around the other restaurants at halcyon, and it's a bit far for me to be a regular, I look forward to when I can come back to CT

I am happy I ran into this place while getting dinner with a friend when I visited the Halcyon! My friend and I were seated fairly quickly and the complimentary chips with 4 salsas were really good! My favorite was the green cilantro one, but the roasted salsa came as a close second. I ordered the enchiladas with chicken which came with a side of rice. We got our food in a matter of 10min and it was really flavorful and filling! While it was covered in cheese, it was not super heavy nor did I feel super greasy after eating it. While I am not a huge fan of corn tortillas, they weren't overpowering and the flavors did a good job masking it. I can't wait to come back and try their other options! They do not have an extensive menu; however, have tons of vegetarian options!

The new "homemade" chips suck. Please go back to the original chips. This ruins the queso experience

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've been here so many times. It's so good! It's fresh, we'll done taqueria food. Their chips are always fresh and hot, and I love that they bring out 4 different salsas. Their margarita menu is also amazing with lots of unique selections. I've tried almost everything on their menu, but I really love their mini carnitas and chicken tacos. They are very mini fyi. Their queso and quesadilla is also soo good! I also love how their chimichanga is fried, but not oily at all. Honestly great menu and execution! They used to have these mini dessert cups. Please bring them back! They were so cute and yummy. Definitely stop by this place if you're at the halcyon!

The most vegetarian friendly Mexican restaurant! Love this place so much! It's my favorite spot around! Almost every single item on the menu can be customized to be with impossible meat or veggies. They provide free salsa and chips with 4 different kinds of salsa! They also have a huge margarita menu with anything you could possibly want! On Tuesdays they have 2$ street tacos with most of the protein options and 2$ off house margaritas as well! This restaurant can be a little pricy with some burritos costing $15 however, it's well worth it! They have indoor and outdoor seating. The parking deck is a bit of a walk and crowded at peak times but free parking!

Always a great place for food and margaritas! I think they must have fifteen different kinds. This is a made-from-scratch restaurant that does not disappoint.

The food is amazing and the waiters are very kind and the place is very clean and the bathrooms are nice and the music is good

This was my first time eating here, but I was impressed. The place was very busy and I was told there was a 30 minute wait. However, I was seated within 5 minutes. Good thing, because I was very hungry. The server was pleasant and very busy. Still, he found time to check on me to make sure I didn't need anything. The menu is not very large, but it was perfect for tacos and drinks. I suggest the Street Combo. Great music and a good place to relax and meet friends. This was a good meal.

Attended a small birthday dinner at this restaurant, for starters parking was great and the overall ambience was 10 out of 10. Our waiter was a bit harsh, but maybe that's because of the language barrier or because the birthday girl was a bit indecisive. We had a table of three, and were originally sitting near the patio which we preferred but then at the request of the manager our group was made to transfer to, the back hightop booth area. The food was good but of course it just taste like an American twist on traditional Mexican food. The drinks were 10 out of 10 and the sides were really good. We all ordered the street tacos in a different array of proteins, and or seemingly satisfied.

We were charged a 20% service fee for a table of 5 people. 4 adults and a kid. First of all I thought it was 6 people or more. So not sure what is the policy here. And Normally I do tip 20% of entire bill (including taxes). Working in the service industry I understand how tips are vitally important for a server. However it's always frustrating that one gets charged tips without even telling your customer about it.

June 2022* S U M M A R Y Only had drinks to go. They were great. I'll return for food and update the review. T A S T E Both my sister and I ordered margaritas. I got the very blackberry margarita with half the amount of sugar. I thought the flavor was great and it was clear that they used fresh blackberries because they were floating around in the drink. I am not a fan of sweet drinks so even with half the sugar it was still too sweet for me but overall an enjoyable drink. Next time I will just ask for no sugar. S E R V I C E We at the bar, and the guy serving us was nice and quick and efficient. A M B I E N C E I really like the decor. There were a lot of paintings of Frida Khalo and some neon lights. It is a pretty big restaurant and the decor was earthy. The ladies restroom was quite dirty though and around the bar was kind of a mess. I think they need to work on being a bit more tidy. P R I C E 9-15$ per margarita R A T I N G 2 stars off because it was messy and we had an issue with the bill. Check your bill before you leave!