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

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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

3 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

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

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

Tee C.

Tee C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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."

6 years ago

Michelle D.

Michelle D. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

6 years ago

Martin N.

Martin N. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"Walk into Cantina 109 for an early dinner. Upon entry, atmosphere and ambiance seems cool. The place is clean and staff is super friendly and attentive.  Today is a Taco Tuesday so we have three tacos, beef, chicken and pork to sample their culinary cuisine. The beef tacos were flavorful but the chicken and pork were on the bland side and need additi..." Read more

7 years ago

Jason B.

Jason B. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA

"Cinqo de whenever....I'm a nacho freak!Monday special just happens to be nachos, it was destiny, and did not disappoint.Chips mounded with all the accoutrements, including guac and sour cream. Crispy, greasy, cheesy, spicy...all the major flavors came to party in my mouth to spice up Monday! 25% off Mexican beers also enabled a cheap modelo brews..." Read more

7 years ago

Shelly T.

Shelly T. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fort Myers, FL

"Hubby and I popped in for an early bite. We ordered the table side guacamole, which was tasty.  My sangria was decent, although I only ordered one and my husband enjoyed his house margarita.  Service was good, we thought the dinner items looked pricey for mexican so we left after our app and drinks. The guac was plenty, actually enough so I didn't want to or..." Read more

7 years ago

Ryan P.

Ryan P. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Buffalo, NY

"Great happy hour and daily specials. The food does leave a little something to be desired, but the cheap drinks make up for it. Great wait staff and bartenders make sure your drink is never empty!"

7 years ago