Chicagoist: South Side Review: La Cantina Grill

guest

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:03:50 -0600

Bekki

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:30:39 -0600

I have eaten at both La Cantina and Nuevo Leon. I had on high authority that Nuevo Leon was The place to go for authentic Mexican food. As my husband and I were sitting there, we saw them recycling the marinated vegetables (I don't know their official name). They'd take the leftovers from the tables and put them in with the "new" ones waiting in the fridge behind the counter. I was turned off immediately. Not sure that's up to health code, but I don't think it is. I'll stick with Zapatista and La Cantina.

guest

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:56:27 -0600

la cantina is way overpriced. My wife had the awful shmp dish and I had the tacos. Tacos were flavorless and the CHARGED EXTRA for a small plastic dixie cup container of sour cream. We had a mediocre pitcher of sangria. All in all we spent almost $75 and left sorely disappointed - too bad as we only live a block away. Not a big fan of Zapatista either - very slow service, food too expensive for what it is - drinks are good there though.

Chuck Sudo

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:25:11 -0600

I have.

guest

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:42:46 -0600

You should give Zapatista a try instead, it's located one door South of Opera on Wabash. The atmosphere & the food are much better.