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Canonita
Bringing to mind the authentic taquerias of the legendary marketplaces of Mexico, Chef Donna Willey brings you Canonita. This casual and exciting Mexican dining experience features an authentic, rustic menu of "Mexico-City Soul Food" with delectable tacos, ceviches and mouth watering barbacoa made with savory fire-roasted meats, grilled vegetables and the freshest seafood. Hand-made tortillas, refreshing salsas and fresh-juice Star Margaritas provide guests
with an unforgettable "true taste of Mexico." The bustling open-air kitchen adds to the home-style warmth and energy of Canonita as do the patio festoon lighting and umbrellas with lively Salsa and Tejano music. Behind the bar many imported cervezas are featured alongside old-world Sangria and many premium Mexican tequilas, perfect for relaxed sipping.
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with an unforgettable "true taste of Mexico." The bustling open-air kitchen adds to the home-style warmth and energy of Canonita as do the patio festoon lighting and umbrellas with lively Salsa and Tejano music. Behind the bar many imported cervezas are featured alongside old-world Sangria and many premium Mexican tequilas, perfect for relaxed sipping.
63 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 63 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(25)
- good for groups(17)
- fit for foodies(16)
- great for lunch(13)
- romantic(13)
- special occasion(9)
Canonita Reviews List
Review 1 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I picked this restaurant to celebrate my birthday while in Vegas. Our waiter Jesus was OUTSTANDING. We had a mixed group of Spanish speaking people and we had so much fun with him.
Service was great.
And the food was just as good!!"
Service was great.
And the food was just as good!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 2 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Worst service that I've had in years! After 20 minutes of sitting at our table, we had to ask someone to send someone to our table, so that we could even ask for water. My guest really wanted to try the restaurant; otherwise, I would have walked out frustrated with the lack of service."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 3 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average place...horrible service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was average, nothing spectacular but not horrible. The prices were expensive for Mexican but not totally absurd for the strip. W sat next to the canal which as great. The service on the other hand horrid. Our server never gave us appetizer plates, or water. She never checked on us throughout our entire meal. If the service would of been better I'd probably would give it a better review."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very Impressed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Margarita's are GREAT and the food is right up there too!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 5 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, ok service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We arrive and were told we were early and that we'd be called when our table was ready. 15 mins after our reservation time I checked on our status and was told our table was being cleared. 5 mins after that I was told they were waiting for our table to pay and leave. They eventually set up a table for us in the entranceway (I believe they forgot about us).
After that things did turn around. The hostess was very apologetic and brought chips & salsa to the table immediately. The food really was wonderful. Authentic, tasty and well worth the wait. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, especially given the reasonable price! We wished for a better table/view but otherwise it was a great meal."
After that things did turn around. The hostess was very apologetic and brought chips & salsa to the table immediately. The food really was wonderful. Authentic, tasty and well worth the wait. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, especially given the reasonable price! We wished for a better table/view but otherwise it was a great meal."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our food was decent. Margaritas
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our food was decent. Margaritas were way too sweet and food all seemed a bit heavy, but it was tasty. The environment is set in the canals of the Venetian, with a noon-time sky painted above, it's a little odd when you are enjoying an evening meal."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
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Review 7 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food, poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was poor and one member of our party of six did not get his entree until 20-30 minutes after the rest of the party. The manager made it up to him by not charging for it. Our drinks were slow to come as were refills on the chips and salsa, for which they charged. We wondered if the automatic 18% tip added to the bill was the reason for the poor service. We had a great table over looking the canal. The food was very good."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Canonita was a very nice Mexican
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Canonita was a very nice Mexican place in Las Vegas. Found it through OpenTable and am glad I found it. Food was great."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
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Review 9 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wifes birthday dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I ordered the barbacoa and I was very pleased. Loads of flavor! I don't really under stand why the chips and salsa are not free. The food,and the atmosphere were great. Our waiter was Mario when he,did come around he was cool. And thanks for the piece of birthday cake for my wife's birthday that,made her very happy."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dining experience as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dining experience as always."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
scenic view is an understatement
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"scenic view is an understatement !!!! probably the best view on the canal the service was great and the food was good. Oaxacan food is very colorful and flavorful."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Canonita is perfectly positioned
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canonita is perfectly positioned overlooking the canal at Venetian. Their food and drinks are a few steps up from your typical full service Mexican restaurant. My entire party enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 13 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't skip the margaritas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everyone in our party really enjoyed the food! Margarita's were also very good. Nice location in the Venetian. Our server Daniel did and excellent job."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food (I had the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Fantastic food (I had the Barbacoa) - Service was fast, friendly and the ambiance is great (Palazzo shops right at the end of the Gondola canal). Definitely would come again."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and fabulous margaritas!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and fabulous margaritas! Service was slow and unattentive but the company made up for it! Seems like with as many people they had to serve, they couldn't keep up with it. But overall great scene next to gondolas and I keep going back for the food and drinks every Vegas trip!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 16 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very average and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very average and nothing stood out as outstanding."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 17 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting Mexican food menu.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interesting Mexican food menu. Great food. Location along Venetian canal lively but loud."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really good food. The staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really good food. The staff is very friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. The Barbacoa pork was outstanding"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 19 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mexican food rich in flavor!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I used Open Table to find this little gem of a Restaurant.
Our original plans for the evening were to attend a show. Sadly we had to
leave the show due to it not being what we had thought it would be.
Our evening turned out to be amazing! The food is fresh and full of flavor.
The service is excellent!
The location of the restaurant is perfect. We enjoyed watching the
gondolas as the passed by our table and of course listening to the
romantic music.
We will most definitely return!"
Our original plans for the evening were to attend a show. Sadly we had to
leave the show due to it not being what we had thought it would be.
Our evening turned out to be amazing! The food is fresh and full of flavor.
The service is excellent!
The location of the restaurant is perfect. We enjoyed watching the
gondolas as the passed by our table and of course listening to the
romantic music.
We will most definitely return!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and ambience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and fabulous service. Enjoy the singing gondoliers - ask for a seat "outside"."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great margarita's. Must get
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great margarita's. Must get the guacomole, it is fresh and appropriately spiced. The kitchen was low on brining corn bread but they more than made up for it by providing a tamale, and free desert. They know how to take care of thier customers."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 22 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We got seated promptly by the canal for a great view. Host was very good and knowledgeable. The pan roasted mussels were terrific! Excellent margaritas too. Service was quick. No complaints at all."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 23 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not good enough to try again.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for a fun lunch. Even with a reservation (requesting a view) we were squeezed between 2 other tables at a table so small two entree plates, two bread plates, chips, and salsa did not fit on it. And the view was of a pillar not of the canal. The server had 2 other 2-top tables and he made us feel he was too busy for us. After requesting drink refills and another glass of wine, twice, he still never showed up with them. The cheese dip was too hard to dip the chips into. The salsa(red & green) was excellent! We each ordered tacos and the rice was very good but that and the black beans were cold. The tacos had great flavor but not much meat in them. Took 15 to check out."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I like the food, but the waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I like the food, but the waiter was very unhappy..always runing"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 25 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A definite must-go!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved this place! Amazing, flavor filled food, best restaurant view at the Venetian! We sat right next to the "canal" and could hear the gondoliers singing. They all sounded amazing, and it definitely added to the experience! Would definitely recommend this place! The server was amazing although the hostesses were definitely not very friendly. Amazing food with great flavors... Amazing drinks,.. Can't go wrong eating here!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 26 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small gem in the Shops in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Small gem in the Shops in the Venetian."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
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Review 27 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Ahi with Lobstet
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Ahi with Lobstet & Goat Cheese Tamale!!
Pork was excellent also!"
Pork was excellent also!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
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Review 28 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was poor - it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was poor - it was unacceptable and not what we expected."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
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Review 29 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great food and service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always great food and service, a real gem."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view
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Review 30 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, not far off from
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, not far off from being a Mexico City soul food joint but in our case - a very mediocre and disinterested service. Maybe our server was having a bad day, but he looked utterly indifferent to us."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2003
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Review 31 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Mexican/SW food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First, I marked this as "Great for Outdoor Dining" but it's not really outdoors. It sits on the Grand Canal in the Venetian Hotel. So it's kind of a fake outside but it is pretty and you get to hear the gondoliers going by sing opera which seems kind of strange with SW/Mexican food.
We started with an excellent guacamole and chips and then my bride had the pork tenderloin while I had the Mexican bbq pork. Both were outstanding. If anything there was too much food as we skipped dessert and just had a second of their excellent margaritas. Service was superb and we enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 32 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food was good, price was resonable,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food was good, price was resonable, but service was bad. i don't understand it as they have a lot of people working there, but trying to get a refill was a long process. the food also comes out slow (not sure if that's the kitchen or servers delay).overall, a good place if you don't mind a little longer experience due to slow service"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 33 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always enjoy dining at this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always enjoy dining at this restaurant when I am visiting Las Vegas. One of the best values on the strip."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Canonita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Right on the canal in between
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Right on the canal in between teh Venetian and Palazzo. Food was MUCH better than the convention fare. Prix Fixe menu was very tasty and a great deal for lunch. Salsa is great. Guac is from Costco. Butternut squash soup is perfect (skeptical of it beforehand).
The gondoliers sing their way by you."
The gondoliers sing their way by you."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Canonita
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic