Cantina 109 Reviews & Testimonials

4.3 (855)

Yelp Reviews: 249


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63% of Yelp users would recommend Cantina 109

  249 reviews
  3.7/5 average rating

David S.

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Hilliard, OH

"Impressive!  Good food served with excellent service.  My wife and I agreed tonight that this is our favorite Mexican restaurant - whether we're in Florida or back up North.  BTW, be sure to start with the made-table-side guacamole!"

8 years ago

Clay G.

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Estero, FL

"Great service by day, fun night club/bar by night. Mike is a great manager and we'll be back for free drinks Wednesday nights in the future! 10/10 recommend."

8 years ago

Jordan B.

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Fort Myers, FL

"I was at cantina 109 last night, Tuesday 3/13. The restaurant was busy but not overly crowded. I happen to work in the same mall and can tell you I won't be returning. My friend and I asked the person doing seating if we could sit at the bar, they said yes of course. We sat down, after about 5 min or so the bartender said he would be right with us. We patien..." Read more

8 years ago

Tee C.

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Fort Myers, FL

"Been there twice for fajitas (because everyone deserves a second chance) and don't need to go back.  If you're  primarily looking for a lively (noisy) bar atmosphere, this could be the place for you. If you're looking for high quality decent sized portions and authentic flavor, I'd venture elsewhere."

8 years ago

Ann G.

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Lake Worth, FL

"Favorite authentic Mexican as close to vacation as you can get in SW Florida. Sit at the bar for attention to what you are drinking and tips on the favorites for food and drinks. My husband and I live down the street and so fortunate to find fresh food and handmade margaritas. My favorite custom (just ask) is the margarita with jalapeño hold the triple sec o..." Read more

8 years ago

Chris S.

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Fort Myers, FL

"Great food, great drinks, and guacamole made in front of you at the table...what else could you want? How about homemade chips and a salsa that will knock your socks off? We have taken the family there multiple times, and it is always a hit. If you haven't tried this place, I highly recommend it. They have specials each day on food and drinks, so give it a t..." Read more

8 years ago

Rick K.

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Port Charlotte, FL

"Absolutely the worst restaurant I have ever been to. I've gone her three times with a party of four, and the service is horrible at best. The last few times we stayed and delt with the bad service, but this time was just the worst ever. We waited forever to be seated, then waited forever for our waiter to come and take our drink orders, no chips or salsa eve..." Read more

8 years ago

Lindsay F.

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Oviedo, FL

"My fav Mexican place in Ft. Myers. Went for lunch today and did the taco Tuesday deal...3 tacos w/ rice and beans and a house margarita for 14.99. The taco ingredients were fresh and delicious. The house margarita was very good...not to sweet or loaded with sour mix. Service was excellent."

8 years ago

Kathleen W.

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Fort Myers, FL

"It was fairly crowded and busy when we arrived at Cantina 109.  We had to wait several minutes for anyone to greet and seat us.  Our waitress came by and took a drink order.  After what seemed like 10 or more minutes without seeing her again, we spoke to the manager and asked him to see if he could locate our waitress.  The manager could not have been more h..." Read more

8 years ago

Christina H.

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Manchester, NH

"This. Was my worst expeience ever at a restaurant.... By the outside it looks like an authetic mexican restaurant but it was nothing like that... Ordered a perfect margritta was nothing like perfect. Nevermind the quessidea was not editable. I had to throw it away. An order from another restaurant because it was so bad. The service was slow. Will never go ba..." Read more

8 years ago

Julie C.

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Estero, FL

"Such a great experience here! Attention to detail from menu to service to food prep.
Table side guac is always a crowd pleaser. The carnitas here is so perfectly seasoned. Margaritas do not disappoint, etc., etc!!
Austin is our favorite server!!"

8 years ago

D C.

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Galena, OH

"Yum.  We were planning on eating at another restaurant with some friends, but this one caught our eyes. So glad we did! The food was delicious. Table chips and salsa were very different but very good. No problem for them when we asked for enough salsa for each of us to have our own dish. Our party ordered steak fajitas,  two taco salads with..." Read more

8 years ago

Colleen S.

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Brookfield, WI

"Recommend to us by friends, Cantina 109 has excellent food, great margaritas and really great service. They have specials Mon thru Thursday, we had the taco special today, really good."

8 years ago

Rob S.

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Garnet Valley, PA

"Outstanding! Actually planned for dinner at another restaurant  in the area but ended up here before of a 2 hour wait at other place. Glad we found this restaurant! The food was great, the drinks were great and the service was off the charts! From every person communicating to us we were impressed. The staff loved working here and it showed. The owner should..." Read more

8 years ago

Michelle D.

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Duluth, GA

"Business travel. Dinner outside the hotel nearby outdoor mall restaurant.  The environment here tries to be cool...but it's really just a mall hang out.  Margarita had more ice than any other ingredient.  Manager is playing waiter....but there's not much of a crowd.  Chicken enchiladas were decent but small portion....even with the rice and beans.  Glad this..." Read more

8 years ago

James K.

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New York, NY

"First time there and i have to say it was a beautiful setting. The bartender was friendly and down to earth (rachael). And i have to say, those were the best enchiladas ive ever has. Keep up the good work."

8 years ago

Calle C.

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Stamford, CT

"Cantina 109 was walking distance from our hotel so we decided to give it a try. Great service from the moment you walk in the door. The owner was warm and engaging and we were seated right away. The server brought over chips and salsa right away and it was great to snack on while we looked over the menu. We decided on the ahi tuna tacos and the street tacos..." Read more

8 years ago

Marissa F.

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Estero, FL

"This is my favorite restaurant in the area! The fajitas are amazing, I dont order fajitas anywhere else because they dont compare. The salsa is our family's favorite. Very good every time!!"

8 years ago

Ana Maria S.

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Fort Myers, FL

"Staff is always friendly food is always fresh and their salsa is the best! This is Not a chain, we met the owner. Easy yo get to try it out"

8 years ago

Peter B.

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Palm Harbor, FL

"We were in town to move my daughter into FGCU.  This place was a good choice. The prices are a little high, but our food was good.  We were there on a Saturday night and had our choice of tables.  Our server was a young man in college. He was very attentive. Salsa was good. We will return."

8 years ago

Sindy S.

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North Fort Myers, FL

"My husband and I dine here often and enjoy eating at the bar due to amazing service.  We love the fact that this place supports local craft beers especially High 5 from Fort Myers Brewery.  The food is always fresh and accommodating if changes are requested.  We usually go between 4-6 when it is not so crowded and you can't beat the happy hour prices. Highly..." Read more

8 years ago

Kim C.

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Fort Myers, FL

"We visit Cantina 109 quite often for several reasons.  The ambience is very cool- we love the metal lighting fixtures and dia de la Muerte decor. Foremost is the food though- sooo good, I especially love the shredded beef chimichanga and the enchiladas.  The table chips and salsa are exceptional.  The salsa is super garlicky- which I love- tons of flavor...." Read more

8 years ago

Lexi G.

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FL, FL

"Amazing food and even better service!! Shannon is super friendly and goes above and beyond keeping her patrons happy! A+++++ experience!"

8 years ago

AJ R.

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Fort Myers, FL

"This is probably my favorite restaurant in the 239! Great atmosphere, hip music, amazing food, great for events and close to shopping. I went with some family to test out for my 16th birthday party... definitely having it here! The mocktails are straight gas!"

8 years ago

Hayde R.

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Providence, RI

"Came on Friday night, and the food was excellent.  It is probably one of their quiet night has a lot of seats are empty."

8 years ago