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Cantina 1511


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3.5 of 5 stars 73 ratings
73 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#56 of 1,154 restaurants in Charlotte
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $15-$20
  • Address: 1511 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Phone:  (704) 331-9222

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1 of 5 stars
gb64c   23 contributions
Charlotte, nc
Sep 23, 2009

The food was absolutely horrendous. I had the beef burrito with the side of rice and beans. I cut open the giant sack, and it was a side of beans and rice inside. So I had two piles of steaming crap. The beef was almost none existent and when I did find a small crumb, it had a sour strange... more

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4 of 5 stars
RickMarsh   29 contributions
Charlotte
Aug 19, 2009

We live within walking distance, and often go for the "special lunch," which is a chopped salad (fresh and delicious!) with a chicken quesadilla for a low, low price. If you have to park, make sure you don't park in the private lot that is on Fountain View St., or you may find that you are towed or booted. more

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4 of 5 stars
pollyjean23   14 contributions
Charlotte, North Carolina
Aug 9, 2009

If you're in the mood for tasty Mexican-style food and margaritas, Cantina 1511 is a great place to try. The restaurant is easy to find - - right on East Boulevard in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood - - and it's in a pedestrian-friendly area. Cantina is one of my favorite spots to bring out-of-town guests, for the menu is vast and... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 23, 2009

Nutella pie...hmmmmmmm more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 23, 2009

decent mexican, a bit new age mexican not so much classical mexican food more

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2 of 5 stars
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Apr 22, 2009

Not exactly real Mexican food. Too foofie for me. more

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5 of 5 stars
MartiniOlive9   2 contributions
Charlotte
Jan 23, 2009

I really enjoyed our meal. Chips, Cheese, Guacamole and Tacos were excellent! Service was great. more

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Dec 29, 2008

great Mexican - get some quacomole more

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3 of 5 stars
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Nov 21, 2008

Shrimp dishes very good. Large, busy spot. Service sometimes not the best. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Nov 8, 2008

OK tex-mex food. more

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Cantina 1511 Address

1511 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Tel: (704) 331-9222
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.