Cantina Norte

4.5

321 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Oct 21, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Great for brunch

Cantina Norte is an upper-middle range Mexican restaurant located in beautiful Edgemont Village, North Vancouver. Serving high-quality dishes from Mexico’s west coast, Cantina Norte is a modern interpretation of a former family restaurant – Vancouver’s most award-winning Mexican restaurant, Cafe Norte (1998-2009). We are a fully-licensed, food-primary establishment offering sit-in dining, take-away, catering, and event-hosting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 670-8226
Website
https://www.cantinanorte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Philip Mitchell
Catering
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

Location
3246 Connaught Crescent, #108 North, Vancouver, BC V7R 0A7
Neighborhood
North Vancouver
Cross street
Crescentview Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cantina Norte in North Vancouver combines vibrant Mexican flavors with a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "great food, service, and ambiance," with standout dishes like the enchiladas and chimichangas. The "passion fruit margaritas" are a hit, though some find the music a bit loud. Perfect for celebrations or a casual night out!

322 Reviews

M
Monique
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate a friends birthday with a lunch here. The service was friendly and attentive. I ordered the papaya and shrimp quesadillas. While tasty and I have had them in the past, I don’t recall them having so much sauce on them which made them a bit mushy. ( my friend who ordered it as well, felt the same) I would definitely order again, but would have the sauce on the side. The pineapple salsa makes it and the yummy kale salad. Free chips and salsa starter. The decor and atmosphere definitely makes it different from other Mexican places. Smaller menu for lunch as expected. Love this place.
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Allan
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Presentation was good and the service was friendly and thorough. You could not ask for more.
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Sush
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The manager was super friendly and accommodating letting us move to a corner table which was a bit quieter than by the bar. We loved the drinks and food as always! The only thing was that we felt our server was rushing us with everything from ordering our meals to clearing away our plates. The restaurant wasn’t full so there didn’t seem any reason to do so.
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Chris
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, great food. A little noisy for lunch time. Design does not limit noise amongst tables
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Kevin
Vancouver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this restaurant and was happy with the service and the food. Noise level was a little high but the place was packed.
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V
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for lunch, nice portion. Our servers was really attentive and sweet, didn't rush us at all which is very much appreciated.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious brunch. We shared a few dishes between three of us and they were all delicious. Excellent service.
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Alanna
Vancouver
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy ourselves at this restaurant. I must admit the serving size of chicken enchiladas seem to have shrunk. The manager and service staff were very engaging and welcoming. The only issue I have is that I mentioned when I made the reso that we were celebrating a birthday but the service staff seemed to not know. I’m not sure what is usually done . Other than that , all good.
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Dave
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Party of 5 for grandmas celebration supper (yes it's supper, not dinner). Very nice place. Had reservation. Place was full on a Sunday night. Service was great all night. They poured our sangria pitcher into wine glasses at the table. Water was always topped (pet peeve for me but servers were amazing). We ordered a kale salad, quesidila, two chille rellono, and a chimichanga. All reports were pretty average. Not bad just not great. I will return likely. They have the service right no question. Captive audience in North Vancouver
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Jason
Vancouver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always exceptional, the cocktails were nice, and the service was warm and friendly. Can not say enough about this restaurant!
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FAQs

Cantina Norte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 670-8226.

Cantina Norte is rated 4.5 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Oct 21, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cross street
Crescentview Drive
Neighborhood
North Vancouver
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Edgemont Village
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philip Mitchell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cantinanorte.com/
Phone number
(604) 670-8226
Catering
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com
Private party facilities
Please contact us for details! T: +1 604 670 8226 E: hola@cantinanorte.com

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