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Welcome to Cantina Norte - Cantina Norte, Vancouver, BC

Cantina Norte

4.6
4.6
334 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • Location
    3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7
  • Neighborhood
    North Vancouver
  • Cross street
    Crescentview Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Edgemont Village
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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: June 6, 2024

                    What 334 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                    4.6
                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.5Food
                    • 4.6Service
                    • 4.5Ambience
                    • 4.3Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    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

                    1. Don

                      Calgary

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined 7 days 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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                    2. Leila

                      Vancouver

                      6 reviews

                      5.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on November 17, 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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                    3. Barb

                      Vancouver

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on November 16, 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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                    4. Carmela

                      Vancouver

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on November 16, 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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                    5. OpenTable Diner

                      Vancouver

                      6 reviews

                      5.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on November 7, 2024

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

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                    6. Robert

                      Vancouver

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on November 2, 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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                    7. Linda

                      Vancouver

                      6 reviews

                      4.0

                      6 reviews

                      Dined on November 2, 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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                    8. Danielle

                      Vancouver

                      3 reviews

                      4.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined on October 27, 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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                    9. Stuart

                      Vancouver

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on October 26, 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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                    10. Janice

                      Vancouver

                      15 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      15 reviews

                      Dined on October 22, 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.

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    7:00 PM
                    Booked 15 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
                    • Neighborhood
                      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
                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                    • 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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