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The Cantina - Mill Valley Reviews List

The Cantina - Mill Valley

The Cantina is located in Mill Valley, California and is specialized in Mexican cuisine.
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36 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
(36 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 36 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for outdoor dining(18)
  • kid-friendly(17)
  • good for groups(16)
  • neighborhood gem(14)
  • great for lunch(13)
  • vibrant bar scene(12)
The Cantina - Mill Valley Reviews List
Review 1 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great for Brunch, Good for Dinner

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had brunch here on a Sunday and it was very good. We sat outside on the patio. They had $5 drinks including a nice bloody mary. A couple of weeks later we had dinner there. The food was good, but not quite as good as we have had at other Mexican restaurants. No option to get whole pinto beans. It is a restaurant that we will return to occasionally."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 2 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The food is hardly authentic,

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food is hardly authentic, but it's not bad. The patio is certainly more pleasant than the interior - and quieter. The servers were pleasant, but not polished. If you want to eat rather than dine, give it a try."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2003
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always very good. Fast, fresh

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always very good. Fast, fresh and good."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a wonderful experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a wonderful experience. My sister has four kids, including twin toddlers. They are a handful! The staff was wonderfully accommodating and helped her feel at ease even when the kids were being crazy and making a mess! The food was great and there were a ton of items on the menu to choose from. The restaurant is beautiful and there patio was very nice as well."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place is always very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This place is always very good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
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, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We just had an anniversary

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We just had an anniversary dinner there and we were very pleased with the service and the food.
Can't get any better.
"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

All the food was very good,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"All the food was very good, especially the table side guacamole. The wait staff couldn't have been less interested in us."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful time!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a wonderful time! Our reservation was honored immediately even though the restaurant was packed when we arrived. The food was delicious and our server anticipated and attended to our every need. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I hadn't been to the Cantina in a long time and I was very pleased that dinner was even more delicious than I remembered. Great place for a perfectly enjoyable dinner."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Cantina - Mill Valley
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic