Cantina 109 Reviews & Testimonials

4.3 (855)

Reviews: 855


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69%
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82% of customers would recommend Cantina 109

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Mike C.

Mike C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Kapolei, HI

"We've been going here for just over a year, probably 8-10 times always for dinner and as a lot of restaurants ... THEY need more help. It's sad really as the food is actually a 4 outta 5.
After last weeks trip we've decided to try some other Mexican places."

2 years ago

Mike S.

Mike S. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"It was an odd experience. We were craving a Mexican dinner so we tried it. Inside the music was country and the bar was huge. Nothing really struck us as Mexican. The food was ok but not worth what we paid. Service was quick and friendly."

2 years ago

Brian S.

Brian S. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Marietta, GA

"For a restaurant to be almost empty the service is very slow . Now the food I'm the other hand is good but not great . I have to say thou the salsa is amazing had to get 3 more to actually add to my meal . I got the nachos with chicken . Could be a better lay out of the prep as the queso and black beans are on the bottom but really should be on the t..." Read more

2 years ago

Joe J.

Joe J. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Kenton, OH

"Trendy Tex-Mex fare in a busy shopping mall. We had the Tableside Guacamole which they make right in front of you. That was a fun experience, and totally customizable to how it's prepared per your tastes. Huge tequila selection if you want to try something new, or an old favorite. We had the Seafood enchiladas (which my wife enjoyed), and I had the C..." Read more

2 years ago

Loren C.

Loren C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"Cute little place in gulf coast center.  The best was the table side guacamole.  Food is just ok and service was beyond slow.  More than the normal we are understaffed slow.  Multiple times we saw our waitress standing in the distance chatting.  The hostess cleared our table  that's how long we waited to even see the waitress again.  Will try again just to m..." Read more

2 years ago

Patrick D.

Patrick D. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Rome, NY

"Decent, but not great Mexican We were in town for vacation and stopped here for lunch. Our service was excellent, but the food was not as good as we had hoped. My wife and I both had the enchiladas (lunch special is 2 with rice and beans for $10.99) - my wife had pork and I had chicken. They were ok, but didn't have any substantial flavor. Th..." Read more

2 years ago

Amy M.

Amy M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Estero, FL

"Our first visit for a couple of months- They have changed the menu and increased the prices of food snd alcohol. The biggest change is in their Happy Hour, which used to be 5 menu choices for $6.99 until 6pm. They also had a daily special.Now they have combined the two, and specify which 1 item is available for each day, at $9.99. Disappointed.Th..." Read more

2 years ago

Ryan M.

Ryan M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Naples, FL

"I went here last night with family and friends because we didn't want a chain restaurant and we've been here a couple times before but just for drinks at the bar. This time I ordered the wet burrito with steak. Approx a $20 burrito. Not worth it. The steak was flavorful but lacked quantity of meat for the price. No guac either! Sincerely, I felt ripped off...." Read more

2 years ago

Scott B.

Scott B. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"Our first visit here, arrived, party of 5. Menus dirty which surprised us a bit due to heightened awareness. Hurray for wipes. Service a bit slow, probably 15 minutes went by before we got any beverages on table. Friends and wife had Margaritas and were good, I had tea which was fine. Service not on top of beverage service generally speaking. We had table si..." Read more

3 years ago

Maria C.

Maria C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Atlanta, GA

"The service here is what's keeping me from giving 1-2 stars. 8 of my friends and I were visiting from Atlanta so we decided to stop by this place on our way down to Naples from RSW Airport. Atlanta has very solid Mexican food so I guess our expectations are high. The restaurant is located in a very nice and cute shopping strip mall. We were greeted b..." Read more

3 years ago

Agnes W.

Agnes W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Bonita Springs, FL

"Had dinner there last night. The server Shyler, was friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were bland. We had a Mojito and Margherita and wondered if there was any alcohol in it. The guacamole tasted like mashed avocados with nothing in it. The vegetarian tacos were greasy. The Santa Fe salad had more cheese than lettuce. The plantains were the only..." Read more

3 years ago

David S.

David S. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cleveland, OH

"We were there last night with a small group.    Overall experience was fine, food not bad.       The 3 stars is relative to the value associated with the drinks.     All 6-8 of us noticed that there was virtually no alcohol in our drinks.       Like after 2 drinks of Margaritas- I felt like I could have just had fruit juices instead.       A bit disappointin..." Read more

3 years ago

340darlav

340darlav star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Mediocre Mexican. My vegetarian daughter had pieces of chicken stuck to the bottom of her cheese quesadilla. (We had told them she was vegetarian.) I would not eat here again."

3 years ago

Lindie M.

Lindie M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Frankenmuth, MI

"I was a bit disappointed with my dinner tonight. I checked the menu online and was excited to try a certain item only to find once I got there that they were on a limited menu. I settled for the fish tacos & they were not fantastic. The salsa and tres amigos were good, however I found the menu overpriced for the quality. I will give them props on the mar..." Read more

3 years ago

86jameso

86jameso star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Followed Trip Advisor to Cantina 109. Service was friendly and efficient. There for early dinner, so no crowds. Other reviewers really like the food, but for me, just a little better than average. Venue is spacious, so can host groups. Bar looks nice. If you want Mex at the mall, this is the place. But it may not match up to all your gastronomic expectations..." Read more

4 years ago

916KenB

916KenB star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Stopped here on a Saturday night during Christmas break. Restaurant was not very busy but staff seemed excessively overwhelmed. Menu is OK but quite small and not very interesting. Service was average and the food was OK but certainly nothing exciting. Margaritas are pretty bland and overpriced. Unfortunately we like our Mexican food and this is a place we w..." Read more

4 years ago

Carol4802

Carol4802 star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"It was packed on a recent evening and so loud you could hardly hear what was being said at your own table - terrible acoustics. The food was very average. The tableside guacamole was very bland. We were disappointed,"

4 years ago

Ian R.

Ian R. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cape Coral, FL

"Only been here twice. The first time, I had no issues. The food here is pretty good and not overly priced. That said, after bringing a large group of people (around 20) on Cinco De Mayo and having a bad experience, I'm not so impressed.Context: I visited this year during Cinco De Mayo. I called ahead twice because of our large party and was assured t..." Read more

5 years ago

Karen T.

Karen T. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cape Coral, FL

"Family from Indiana were flying into Ft. Myers - RSW airport and wanted to meet for lunch, but needed to stay close to the airport, due to another family member arriving on a later flight.  Golf Coast Town Center was a good place to meet.  After consulting everyone's preferences, we decided to try Cantina 109 for the first time.We were a party of fou..." Read more

5 years ago

Jennifer F.

Jennifer F. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cape Coral, FL

"Had chicken burrito and plantains and a mai tai. Chicken was dry, barely any cheese in the burrito and it was my impression that there would be some type of sauce over top and there was not, very dry. Plantains were great, slightly over cooked, almost slightly burnt. Mai tai was pretty good."

5 years ago

Sandy R.

Sandy R. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"Stopped by on a Sunday evening. Great service  from our server, Emma. Complimentary chips and salsa. Started with a bowl of tortilla soup ($4.99); it was sort of thick in consistency which reminded me more of chili.  A bit on the spicy side. For dinner I opted for a small Santa Fe Salad ($10.99) with a Tex-Mex vinaigrette dressing. The salad included chicken..." Read more

5 years ago

Stephen A.

Stephen A. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"Service is terrible, food is average and inconsistent.  Seems like staff has other priorities, themselves and their phones. There are alot better choices than this overpriced place."

5 years ago

Jim W.

Jim W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Estero, FL

"It's a nice setting and convenient location for us. Overall the food was good but the service was really slow. I think it was a kitchen problem, don't know whether it's normal or not but everything came out very slow for us and every table around us"

5 years ago

E4583OUjamess

E4583OUjamess star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"... it had the cheapest dinnerware - flimsy old forks and knives - you may think this picky - but when you fork bends when cutting into an enchilada - not good! James"

5 years ago

Sybil T

Sybil T star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Was looking forward to a great Margarita, guacamole, and amazing chips. The drink was, indeed, great!! Guacamole, made at the table, was so bland, none of us ate it. Chips tasted like Doritos. Two in our party ordered beef Chimichangas...they were bland and wrapped in what looked like wonton wrappers. Soft shrimp taco was ok. Cheese quesadilla had absolutely..." Read more

5 years ago