Cantina The

The Cantina is a four location chain, with other locations in Mill Valley, Oakland, and Walnut Creek. I have eaten at all the locations except Mill Valley, and generally consider them to make tasty and mostly consistent upscale Mexican fare. The i ... more

The Cantina is a four location chain, with other locations in Mill Valley, Oakland, and Walnut Creek. I have eaten at all the locations except Mill Valley, and generally consider them to make tasty and mostly consistent upscale Mexican fare. The interior architecture in all their locations is very unique, with high ceilings, lots of exposed woodwork and beams, and traditional Mexican tile floors, that sets the mood for a fun dining experience. While not particularly Mexican in feel, yet still eclectic and definitely not that "chain" feel. They have a full bar, and pride themselves on quality Margaritas and other potent alcohol concoctions. The food is pretty solid, with most dishes having a little more flare than your typical Mexican joint. I like it that they offer the option of black beans instead of just refried. The Santa Rosa location is large compared to the other locations, and has both indoor and outdoor seating, which looks out to the central downtown Santa Rosa plaza. On weekends this place can be really busy. The service has ranged from being OK to very good. less