Cantina Norte

4.6

334 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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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 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

Location
3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7
Area
North Vancouver
Cross Street
Crescentview Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

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.

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Cantina Norte offers an enticing blend of vibrant ambiance and excellent service. Guests rave about the "best Mexican food in Vancouver," with inventive drinks and diverse menu options. The cozy patio and friendly staff enhance the experience. While noise levels can be high, the delightful flavors and "amazing" food make every visit worthwhile.

334 Reviews

D
Don
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Leila
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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Linda
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable meal and friendly service. Good food & drinks
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Danielle
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, service was a bit confusing - super attentive and then we were kinda forgotten about - but it was a busy night and people did arrive at different times. So overall a great experience but could have been amazing with a bit more checking in.
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Stuart
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Menu is varied and delicious. Staff really cares about their diners.
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Janice
Vancouver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another amazing dinner here. This place never disappoints.
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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 4.6 stars by 334 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

23 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Cantina Norte

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

Shrimp & Papaya Quesadilla

Churros Mexicanos

Menu

TASTY TASTY TACOS

Tacos De Cochinita (GF)CA$22.00

Prawn Tempura TacoCA$24.00

Tacos Vegetarianos (V,GF)CA$20.00

SUMMER SIPPERS

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

Sayulita Spritz (2oz)CA$12.00

Rosado (1.5oz)CA$13.00

Spicy Jalapeño Margarita (2oz)CA$14.00

Cantina Norte Lager (16oz)CA$10.00

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

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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