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Welcome to Cantina Norte - Cantina Norte, Vancouver, BC

Cantina Norte

4.7
4.7
339 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cantina Norte is an upper-middle range Mexican restaurant located in beautiful Edgemont Village, North Vancouver. Serving high-quality dishes from Mexico’s west coast, Cantina Norte is a modern interpretation of a former family restaurant – Vancouver’s most award-winning Mexican restaurant, Cafe Norte (1998-2009). We are a fully-licensed, food-primary establishment offering sit-in dining, take-away, catering, and event-hosting.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 670-8226
  • Website
    https://www.cantinanorte.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Philip Mitchell
  • Catering
    Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

Menu

Special Summer Menu - June 2024

TASTY TASTY TACOS

  • Tacos De Cochinita (GF)CA$22.00

    Yucatán style slow-braised pork in achiote, vinegar and herbs. Topped with picked red onions, green onions, and cilantro. Served with salsa habanero.

    • Prawn Tempura TacoCA$24.00

      Three jumbo beer-battered prawns. Topped with cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and chipotle aioli. Served with salsa piña.

      • Tacos Vegetarianos (V,GF)CA$20.00

        Potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Garnished with arugula and served with spicy salsa macha.

        SUMMER SIPPERS

        • MEXICAN SANGRIA GLASS/PITCHER (2oz/10oz)

          BC red wine, cinnamon-infused brandy, grenadine, grapefruit, lime, ginger beer, and star anise.

          • Sayulita Spritz (2oz)CA$12.00

            Aperol, Evolve Effervescence, prickly pear, balsamic, and soda.

            • Rosado (1.5oz)CA$13.00

              Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, lime, and spiced hibiscus tea.

              • Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (2oz)CA$14.00

                Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, lime, agave, fresh jalapeño.

                • Cantina Norte Lager (16oz)CA$10.00

                  Lite Lager, crisp and cool.

                  • Bricker's Sidra De Mayo Cider (16oz)CA$12.00

                    Notes of lime and jalapeños.

                    Last updated: 6 June 2024

                    What 339 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                    4.7
                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.6Food
                    • 4.6Service
                    • 4.6Ambience
                    • 4.4Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Cantina Norte offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the flavorful Mexican-inspired dishes and delightful drinks. The ambiance is lively, though some find it "extremely loud." The charming patio is perfect for sunny days. Overall, it's a "very lovely spot" with attentive staff.

                    339 Reviews

                    1. Amy

                      Vancouver

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Highly recommended, the food was delicious and lovely service! We really enjoy Mexican food so it’s great to have a nice Mexican restaurant on the north shore! Will definitely be back!

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                    2. Heather

                      Calgary

                      10 reviews

                      5.0

                      10 reviews

                      Dined on 15 December 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      We arrived early but our table was ready. The service was exceptional and the food fresh and flavourful. The margaritas we gold and deliciousc

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                    3. Brenda

                      Toronto

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 13 December 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Cantina Norte is the continuation of the wonderful tradition of Cafe Norte from the old days in the Village when my husband and I were regular patrons. The new restaurant combines Mexican tradition and contemporary design. Margaritas were excellent, our favourite Chiles Relleno did not disappoint. Coming back from Toronto we enjoyed good service and loved buying great BC Pinot Noir at a reasonable price and being able to take the bottle with us. It was a lovely experience.

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                    4. Lauren

                      VIP

                      Vancouver

                      448 reviews

                      5.0

                      448 reviews

                      Dined on 9 December 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Shout out to Maddie behind the bar! Fab time at Cantina Norte

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                    5. Don

                      Calgary

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 23 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      A very welcoming restaurant with terrific food! Our server was great and didn’t steer us wrong on her suggestions..

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                    6. Leila

                      Vancouver

                      6 reviews

                      5.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on 17 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      It was my first time at the restaurant. Great place. Very delicious food. Their salsa is really tasty. It was my friend’s birthday and we ordered Huevos Divorciados and we both liked it. Very nice service. We’ll definitely go back again. Highly recommend it.

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                    7. Barb

                      Vancouver

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Excellent food and service. Will be going back soon!

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                    8. Carmela

                      Vancouver

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Our server was amazing! She made our night even better. The food was good but I was expecting more authentic dishes.

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                    9. OpenTable Diner

                      Vancouver

                      6 reviews

                      5.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on 7 November 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great food always and great service.

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                    10. Robert

                      Vancouver

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 2 November 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Nice place, but not exactly cheap or authentic. Be better if they did some of the more typical plate meals seen in US Mexican restaurants with refried beans etc.

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                    FAQs

                    Cantina Norte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 670-8226.

                    Cantina Norte is rated 4.7 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                    2 people
                    19:00
                    Booked 9 times today

                    Order delivery or takeout

                    Google Map for Cantina Norte

                    3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7

                    Dining areas

                    Additional information

                    • Cross Street
                      Crescentview Drive
                    • Area
                      North Vancouver
                    • Hours of Operation
                      Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                    • Price
                      CAN$30 and under
                    • Cuisines
                      Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
                    • Dining style
                      Casual Elegant
                    • Dress code
                      Smart Casual
                    • Parking details
                      Public Lot
                    • Public transit
                      Edgemont Village
                    • Payment Options
                      AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                    • Executive Chef
                      Philip Mitchell
                    • Additional
                      Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                    • Website
                      https://www.cantinanorte.com/
                    • Phone number
                      (604) 670-8226
                    • Catering
                      Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
                    • Private party facilities
                      Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
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