La Cantina Mexicana

Really nice Mexican restaurant! This restaurant really authentic from the spices, the name of the dishes, the way they serve the food too how the place are designed. I like the food here! The service was good! They are speaking English too I didn’t have five start because I don’t think it’s a five but they really deserve four start easy☺️🙏🏼

I’ve been on the hunt for the best tacos in Barcelona and i just found then. We had the pastor, bistec with cheese and the mole enchiladas. Absolutely delicious! Will be back to try more :)

It’s a very family friendly restaurant and environment. The service is great and that food taste amazing. Love it! The amount of food worth the money.

Best service ever and food was the real thing coming from someone who eats a lot of Mexican food. Right next to Sagrada Familia but off the Main Street. Mike was our server and he was so good with my kids.

Major disappointment. Being from California, and being vegan, refried pinto beans are a bit of a staple for me. Unfortunately, whole black beans have replaced refried pinto beans at almost all Mexican eateries in Barcelona (even including Taco Bell lol) - under the guise that they are more “authentic” - supposedly more authentically Mexican. Of course this negates the culinary contributions of northern Mexico and Mexican-Americans from the southwestern United States — who do cook and eat refried pinto beans. So I looked forward for weeks to trying out the refried pinto beans at Cantina Mexican - which is one of the few places left that serve them. The Mexican waiter condescendingly spoke to me in English — I have had numerous Spanish-speakers in California reprimand me for addressing them in Spanish — i.e. they take it that I’m assuming they don’t speak English and am therefore being condescending. But it’s fair game for them to assume I don’t speak Spanish because I’m a “gringo”, I guess. (“Gringo” is a ubiquitous racial slur which is never censored, and frequently appears on Latin food menus.) I made it very clear that I wanted a burrito with very little rice and a lot of refried beans (two ingredients) — well, see the photos I’ve attached to see what I received — ALL rice!! The waiter said they couldn’t make the burrito with a lot of refried beans in it, as it would supposedly fall apart. I pointed out to him that the burrito was not even closed properly, so of course they would fall out — and that since they felt the need to cut it in half, then its structural integrity would obviously be compromised. He brought me a bowl of refried beans to compensate, but they were watery - which explained why they couldn’t make a burrito containing them, I guess. You may think this a petty post, despite the fact that this detail of refried pinto beans - which you may consider trivial - is rather important to me — hence my marked disappointment. All that said, the guacamole and chips were good, and the veganized tortilla soup (Sopa Azteca) was nice as well. But the burrito was an inedible abomination, and I therefore must state that Cantina Mexicana is NOT vegan-friendly - as they seem to have no knowledge or interest in catering to vegans by appropriately and intelligently altering the food offerings to suit vegans. In fact, the waiter did not even know what “vegano” or “vegan” meant - in Spanish or English.

Tremendous food. The fajitas are deconstructed so you can get your ratios exactly as you want. I had a kind of chicken and rice dish, which has a secret ingredient. It was VERY nice. The staff are friendly and patient if your Spanish isn't too good. The deserts are great and the cheesecake is totally epic. Margaritas are good and they serve pints of beer.

A bit overpriced for the food quantity served. We paid 30€ for the 3 dishes you see in the pics attached plus one beer and one small water. I absolutely recommend tarta 3 leches.

We are from Los Angeles California so definitely on point the food is pretty authentic and delicious highly recommend it

Came in on Friday for lunch. I was the only customer there and was seated quickly. It was delicious. The horchata was so flavorful and the mole enchiladas were good. Would def come back Stop by and give them a try!

Found this restaurant on our walk away from the Sagrada Familia. It was less than 5 minutes away and had only a few people inside. This worried us a little, but we wanted to rest a little and we were really hungry! I'm happy we stayed because the food was really good . I had the cochinita pibil which was a pulled pork dish with beans and soft tacos. It really hit the spot. Didn't feel too heavy and was just the right amount of food after all the walking we did. My friend ordered the pollo con mole and while I didn't have any of hers, she couldn't stop gushing about how good the mole sauce was and how good the chicken was seasoned. She was apprehensive about the meal at first, but cleaned her plate in the end. Otherwise, service was good. The restaurant became pretty full by the time we ordered and while it seemed like there was only one server, her was pretty attentive to our needs. Would recommend this restaurant!

I have to admit, I do not like Spanish food (food from Spain) so my boyfriend and I would try to find other types of food to each. We found it a bit difficult to find non Spanish food, so that's where Yelp came to the rescue. At the time we were at Sagrada Familia and used the nearby feature and found that this Mexican restaurant was close by. We were excited because it had great reviews and we both love Mexican food. When we went in, it wasn't too busy, there was only one or two other tables so we were immediately seated. The staff was friendly enough; they weren't overly attentive but they also didn't ignore us the whole time we were there. For apps we ordered the Nachos, which if you can see from the picture, was so good and definitely recommend it. If it's on the menu, I will always order Cochinita Pibil, and I was excited that they had it here. I ordered it and it did not disappoint. Would also recommend that if you do not know what to get, order the Cochinita Pibil! For a Mexican Restaurant in Spain, we found this to be a good spot and if you happen to be in the area and are looking for somewhere to eat, definitely consider this restaurant.

After having my fill of tapas I was happy to find La Cantina. Ordered the nachos with bistec and beef fajitas with veggies, refried beans, and white rice. Both were delish! Meat was tender and well seasoned. And the beans tasted as if they came straight from a Texas Tex-mex! A must stop if you're craving something other than tapas.

This was my first time in Barcelona and had an awesome experience eating here with my family after visiting the Sagrada Familia across the street! The staff is friendly and accommodating! My family is vegeterian, and I was surprised with the how many vegeterian options they had! Dessert was on point, and to top it off I loved how colorful and personable the restaurant was!!

We are from Southern California. I can't believe I had to come to Spain to have the best Mexican food ever! The sirloin and chicken breast are so fresh flavorful. The flour tortillas are so perfect. The sauces and salsas are lemony and delicious. This place is near La Sagrada Dr Familia and it is perfection!!!! If you like your guacamole on the lemony side this place is for you.

As we entered the restaurant, the first thing that struck us was not the lighting, the response from the waiter when we spoke the words "Hola, table for two?" - nor was it the sentimental feeling of entering a mexican restaurant in the heart of Barcelona, just at the tip of Sagrada Familia. It was the notion of me and my girlfriend sharing a meal in a venue that is satisfying for both singles, couples and families with children who once will blossom into citizens of our world that we call Mother Earth. We started our dinner by ordering a corona and a mojito. The tension in the room as Camilla gently pushed the lime boat with her index finder into the bottle... was immense. The mojito tasted like a sweet summerfield and a little bit of heaven. I have never been a believer in a God until this mojito tickled the tip of my tongue. I proceeded to order the "Alambra" - a taco containing sinderloin beef, melted cheese, a fresh variety of vegetables and two dipping sauces. -- The taste was unpresedentef. The mix of juicy meat, melted cheese, the vegetables and the spicy addition of the sauces made this a highlight of my vacation so far. Camilla ordered the Volcanes. Another trendy approach to the many flavors of Mexico. Her dish was assembled by three taco shells, sinderloin beef, cheese and avocado. As i met her eyes and she met mine as we both pushed our main courses into our mouths was... divine. Emotions i had never experienced suddenly filled me up like water in a glass. So... what is the meaning of life? I surely don't know, but after spending two hours at this lovely restaurant I am 100% sure that I am one step closer to finding out. Gently snored the black python at the bottom of my belly. It was... satisfied.

It was okay. Ordered the cheese dish appetizer (it's not queso but I'm blanking on what it's called -- has mushrooms, peppers, onions and corn in it). I just don't think that the portion or quality was worth the price point. Side note: two women sitting next to me ate barely half their plates, were disgusted (from the sound of it and a few recognizable words on my part-- I don't speak Catalan Spanish). The women had what I think, were enchiladas. All in all this place is okay. I don't think it's deserving of a 4-Star overall review.

Are you an American who is over tapas? This is the place. The nachos are delicious and the tequila sangria puts a nice spin on an old classic. The wait staff is enthusiastic and timely.

Excellent Mexican restaurant just around the corner from the Segada Familia! And unlike other Spanish restaurants, you can also get dinner as early as 6! Nachos, quesadillas, tacos-- everything on the menu was well worth it.

Excellent tacos al pastor and my mate loved her tacos pollo y queso. And if you eat earlier than 9 pm on a Saturday evening you probably don't need a reservation! Oh, they were out of my favorite Mexican beer but they have a wide selection, otherwise. Went back a second time and they are just as good as we remembered!

I ordered the guacamole as an appetizer and it was the best guacamole I've ever tasted! It was smooth and kind of creamy with an awesome taste. I loved it and would definitely go back again for the guacamole. For the entrée, I ordered the chicken enchiladas. The dish comes with a delicious side of refried beans, but their enchiladas tasted exactly like the kind I make at home. Which are really good and cheap to make, but I never really considered my enchiladas to be authentic. So I'm not sure if I should be proud of myself or what, but the overall the place is good. And highly recommend the guacamole!

What can I say? Yes, we were in Spain and had a massive craving for some Mexican food. I guess we were seeking comforts from home, being far away from home. Atmosphere was lively and laid back with good music and a fun and young Spanish crowd. Our appetizer, the rajas con queso, was really good. At first we didn't understand why they served this with tortillas instead of tortilla chips, but realized that the cheese with peppers and onions went better in a rolled up corn tortilla instead of a chip. Partner and I had tacos which were good but not the best. Would definitely come back when in Barcelona the next time.

Came in on a Thursday night it was completely empty other then 2 other tables. The server was fairly young and took forever to come over and take our drinks , he kept checking his phone rather then customers .... it's a shame because the margaritas were better then other places around I would have easily spend $50 euros alone on drinks. The food was good but I wouldn't come back just alone on the way we were treated.

Being a continent away this is outstanding. The salsas were great and better than some in the states and Mexico. The tacos are wonderful. The quality care and attention to the meats and salsas were wonderful. The extra star is because this restaurant is a contingent away. As a Mexicana, I highly recommend the place. By my next visit they will make homemade tortillas. Plus this about a block away from La Sagrada Familia. Don't miss either! And this place has a great selection of tequilas.

I found this place on yelp and saw the great reviews. We show up and we tell them we are a group of four. They ask us if we have a reservation. Oops we don't but we see that there's tables available and are hoping to be seated. They tell us that they are waiting on patrons and to come back around 10:30. Mind you it's 9:00 p.m. we decide to leave. We walked around and stumbled back to the Cantina around 10:00 and noticed that the tables that were empty were still empty. Such bad service. I would of been appreciated to be told to wait a few minutes and I'd no one shows up we could have a table. But we're told to come back an hour and half later. I was looking forward to trying this place out. So if you want to give this place a try have a reservation apparently it's what needed to get seated even though there's tables empty.

Food is not bad but with a city full of amazing Mexican food there are way better options for far less money. Way overpriced for what it is. My guess is the prices reflect the location being that it is only a block away from Sagrada Familia. So my advice, get away from that area and eat in a neighborhood that doesn't charge tourist prices.

Found this place on yelp... Another winner! The pork carnitas were outstanding, beer was cold! Service was decent.

Had a Mexican craving after being gone from US for almost two weeks and though we'd try this place. Wide variety of tacos. I had the pork tacos which were a little too oily for my liking, my wife had beef tacos which were way too cheesy, daughter had tacos with queso were smothered, and son had chicken+onions tacos which he liked with the green salsa provided.

Really great Mexican place, busy and friendly staff. Nacho's were great. The put the whole plate, chips and cheese in the oven together, then add the toppings. We both had tacos, which were great, but along with the nacho's as a starter, was a lot of food for 2 people. Would make a reservation on Friday or Saturday night though, as it does get very busy.

Ooooommmmmmggggggg I think it's the best restaurant we have ever been to. Maybe the best food we have ever eaten! Wow. Where to begin!! Okay. The nachos especiales -- you can't leave Spain without coming here and eating these nachos. So incredible!! We also had the sirloin and cheese tacos, the enchiladas, the horchata drink, and the impossible cake. Nothing else I can say except it's a 6 out of 5. It was just too good. We will inevitably come back here before our trip is done. SUPER busy place - make a reservation. And order everything we did. Cuz it's phenomenal.

Needed some change after being in France for a week so I yelped Mexican food and boom! Got this location . I have to say I am from California and I am picky with my Mexican food but this by far is one of best I've ever tasted! The guacamole was delicious.. Our waiter was so nice and attentive , he gave us suggestions and we followed ! We were so happy with our selections ! This is so recommended !

I am from Los Angeles, California so I am used to really good authentic Mexican food, this met the bar for authentic Mexican food, tacos(sirloin w/ cheese) and enchiladas(chicken) both exceptional.

Nice to have a Margarita - though it comes blended... We had the spicy ceviche, guacamole, enchilada verde. Different than California Mexican food but yummy! & free WiFi :)

Everything was just alright, nothing special or particular about the food and service. The main thing that was upsetting was waiting for our food. Customers who came after us already received their dishes while my husband and I were waiting for a simple guacamole appetizer and our entrees for about 30+ minutes. Though the food was okay, the experience was not.

I'm Mexican so this restaurant really satisfied my craving! Plenty of meat in the tacos de al pastor, horchata was delicious, and michelada hit the spot. Price is a bit pricier than a typical restaurant back home, but definitely worth it! Would definitely recommend!

Amazing authentic mexican food! The staff was kind and helpful. We had the Queso Fondido which is as heavy and greasy as it's supposed to be! (For a starter you can easily share one). For the main course we had the "Carnitas" - tender pork cooked to perfection, mild salsa and a wonderful guacamole. The best food we had on our trip.

First time here. Chicken Enchiladas with red sauce.. Service was pretty fast and everyone more or less spoke English.. The menus were very clear and detailed.. Also in English.. The red sauce was mild but had good flavor.. Portions were not huge by American standards but more than fair for the price.. Overall I am happy with the experience and I will come back..

Entres were good. Ordered the enchiladas Rojas and they hit the spot. Just don't order the queso if you're looking for "Tex-mex" queso.

Decent Mexican food but great close location to the Sagrada Familia-- we were tired after visiting and wanted some Mexican comfort food! Their staff was nice and the food was pretty good. We tried the chilaquiles, enfrijolades, and enchiladas-- all yummy.

This was one of the best meals we had in Barcelona. No frills but amazing food! The chilaquilles were the best I have had in any country! The chicharron (fried cheese with pastor) was out of this world. The servers speak near perfect English and the service was on point. You MUST go here. Close to Sagrada Familia. I would give 6 stars if I could!

This was one of the best Mexican food I've ever had (especially outside of the US and Mexico). Plus the service was excellent!! Next time, I'm in Barcelona, I will defiantly visit again!

I went on a Sunday afternoon, the lunch rush had died down but the waitress refused to sit me and my group of 3 claiming that if we did not have a reservation they could not seat us. Even though they had many open tables. I was very disappointed because the reviews were great and the place smelt amazing but it was not advertised anywhere online as reservations only.

I came here for a friend's birthday with another 10 people this Saturday and the experience was extremely unpleasant. The waiter got the order wrong 3 times when one of my friends asked for vegetarian dish and the other two friends asked for tacos with no cheese because they are lactose intolerance. I didn't get my tacos (which shouldn't be THAT DIFFICULT to make) until when everyone was almost finished with their food. I asked the waitress if I could cancel the order if they hadn't start making it so I wouldn't be the only one eating at the end, she GAVE ME AN ATTITUDE by saying no and walked away without apologizing for the delay at all. Although the food is decent, the service is horrible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vine aquí para el cumpleaños de una amiga con otras 10 personas el sábado y la experiencia fue extremadamente desagradable. Una de mis amigas pidió un plato vegetariano y otras dos pidieron tacos sin queso porque son intolerantes a la lactosa, y el camarero tomó mal el pedido hasta 3 veces. Mis tacos no vinieron (que no debería ser TAN DIFÍCIL de cocinar) hasta que todas las personas ya casi habían terminado de comer. Le pregunté a la camarera si podía cancelar el pedido (si no habían empezado cocinarlo) para no ser la única persona comiendo, pero ELLA ME RESPONDIÓ DE MALAS MANERAS, y ni se disculpó por el retraso. Aunque la comida es buena, el servicio es horrible.

Amazing food here! We got chips and guac, and they were the most amazing ones I've ever tasted. Then we tried two different types of tacos. So flavorful and just so good!! Definitely recommend!

This is the best quality Mexican food in Barcelona. Great place, everything is too quality. The fish ceviche was sooo good. As was everything else, the salsas, all the food, the guava daiquiri, the michilatos, it's all great!

Great tacos de arrachera! The enfrijoladas were delicious and the mocajete was amazing! Drinks were perfect too. Can't go wrong here!

This restaurant was freshalicious (according to my 8-year old)! We walked in as a backup option and were so glad we did! They have air conditioning which was a saving grace right away. They had good music playing. The staff was very friendly and quick. We had misses Mexican food after being in Germany for over 2 years and this restaurant did not disappoint. The food was fresh and hot. The nachos were plate licking good and the drinks were so yummy, I had 3 guayaba margaritas. The portions on the entrees were perfect and we were given given shots of tequila on the house after our meals. We even came back 2 nights later!

Great Mexican (with Spanish fusion) place near Sagrada Familia. Service was fast and home made desserts are die for, so fresh!

I've been here twice now and I'll say it's not my favorite, the price is OK, but the quality of the food is not top notch. The guac was sour, probably a few days old. and the meat just too salty. Their margaritas were nice, not on the strong side but decent. I think the thing that they have going for them is the quality tortillas they have. I think tacos and guacamole should be a fairly easy crowd pleaser when it comes to Mexican food, but I don't think they have it down right.

Extremely solid Mexican food in Espana. Food is well prepared, good vibe and atmosphere, great selection of Mexican beers, prices are fairly reasonable. Being from California we are exposed to a lot of different Mexican cuisine of varied quality and this is definitely on the upper end of the scale. Won't blow your mind away, but you will be very happy with just about anything on the menu.

I ordered 5 tacos of asada and one taco was cold as ice. I'm guessing my food was microwaved.

Very good food - green chili enchiladas are amazing and they Guava Margarita is a MUST!

Delicious Mexican food for a very good price. The staff was super friendly and helpful and after the meal they had a little surprise, from the house. Best way to end such a meal!

Great food, convenient location to Sagrada Familia, and awesome staff! I had the chilaquiles and they had really good flavor. The portion was really large.

Visiting Barcelona from California and missing good Mexican good. The guacamole was delicious as was the green enchiladas and tacos. The salsa is hot but tasty so be warned. Also enjoyed the guava margarita.

Tasty but small portions for a higher than average price. Service is not great, we had to wait a long time for the menus, the order and the check. We didn't get the drinks we ordered until we asked for them.

We were very happy eating here after stumbling onto this place when we couldn't get in somewhere else. The molcajete dishes were really outstanding, and the entire family had a great time eating them. The guacamole appetizer was good, but as with everything in Europe, if you're used to American-sized portions, it might seem a little skimpy. But, it's not the place in particular that skimps, it's just a different standard.

The food was fresh and delicious and very authentic. Service was on point! The funny thing is that we haven't had good Mexican food in a long time and we found it in Barcelona. Lat Cantina is a must try.