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Cantina 109

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PRICE RANGE
$15 - $30
CUISINES
Mexican, Southwestern, Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The food is great and the service is great! I have been getting food there for over 2 years and it’s never a disappointment. table side guacamole is always GREAT and always get 2 of them every time because it is so good.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you Kylei for the review! We appreciate your business!

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Happy hour drinks were excellent. Service was good. Great fajitas. we went with a group of 8 and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service provided.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the awesome review! it was a pleasure serving you!

Reviewed February 8, 2023 via mobile

The service was very good but the tacos were average. Needed more flavour and fresh toppings. The price was reasonable but definitely was a letdown based on the current rating.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Gerry, thank you for the review! We are sorry to hear you did not fully enjoy your visit. Please feel free to reach out to me at Mike@cantina109.com and I would love to provide you with an offer to come back and try us again!

Reviewed February 8, 2023 via mobile

First time in Cantina wasn’t expecting anything extravagant, but ended up leaving and loving the place. Chase M. was a great server, got our drinks and food on time! Love the Frank Margarita! Can’t wait to visit again!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure serving you!

Reviewed February 6, 2023 via mobile

The food was delicious and the portions were huge. Friendly staff. Our waiter Chase was fantastic! Will definitely be back!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you Suzy for the review!

Reviewed February 4, 2023

What a fantastic staff! Olivia and Haleigh were the best! Able to accommodate a large party with grace. Wonderful experience! We will be back !

Date of visit: February 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for leaving us a review! We look forward to serving you again!

Reviewed February 3, 2023

OMG 👀 I just had a fantastic meal with the best 2 employees Fabi and Gabe! They made me laugh & smile while eating the freshest guacamole 🥑 on the 🌎! I’m going back tomorrow! Thanks Gabe and Fabi:)

Date of visit: February 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thanks for the review! We look forward to serving you again!

Reviewed February 3, 2023 via mobile

Fabi and Gabe are the best bartenders ever! We had great drinks and food! So very delicious. We will be back

Date of visit: February 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the review!

Reviewed January 18, 2023

Nice Presidential Margarita. Caso with Chorizo good enough to have a second helping. Fajita wet bowl very good-not warned how hot it was, nearly burned my lip! Never received any Guac with mixed fajita. Steak Tacos nothing to brag about-big piece of gristle! Surprised that...trip advisor has it rated #1 Mexican restaurant in Ft Myers.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not fully enjoy everything! Please feel free to reach out to me at Mike@cantina109.com and we can provide an offer for you to come back and try us again!

Reviewed January 6, 2023 via mobile

Poor service. Waited for a while after being sat and then waited again for drinks/appetizer. Food was very poorly flavored. Cold rice. Not great quality overall. Margarita was terrible. This place used to be very good (~7-9 months ago) before chefs/management changed. Will not be...back.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Mike Kemna, General Manager at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Cz we are sorry to hear about your visit! We strive to provide everyone with the same awesome service and food! Please reach out to me at Mike@cantina109.com and I would be happy to set up a return visit so that you can try us...More

Reviewed December 17, 2022

We had very attentive service, but the food was just OK. The guacamole was great. The tacos were edible but not much more. They were out of the local IPA draft beer on the menu and shredded beef for tacos. Next time I want tacos...I'll buy some taco shells and ingredients and make them at home.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 8, 2022

This was our first visit here but not our last. The service was fantastic and the food delicious, a lot of gluten free options. The extensive list of tequila list was amazing. The owner came over to our table and was very friendly just like...staff.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed October 29, 2022

Recently had lunch here and learned there is a new Chef. He came out and delivered my lunch. It was fresh and full of flavor! If you have not been to Cantina 109 in a while, I highly suggest you try it again! Food is...on point! Will be back here again soon!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Mike Kemna, General Manager at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded November 10, 2022

Thanks for the great review!

Reviewed September 26, 2022 via mobile

The service was great and the food was amazing. I will take my family back again for another great time.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded November 10, 2022

Thanks for the great review! We look forward to seeing you!

Reviewed September 25, 2022

It has been awhile since I have been here, but went on a Sunday and perhaps the food was off because of day of the week. I have no complaints about the service or the young man that prepared the table side guacamole as he...was very pleasant, but he clearly was not able to make a reasonably good guacamole. . Could not taste onion, cilantro, etc. , but perhaps it was because of the salt. He POURED on the salt, probably at least 2 tablespoons. It was just not edible. The mole sauce on my enchiladas was sickeningly sweet. My friend had cheese enchiladas which were okay, it not special. I wanted to order Chile Rellenos but this was the third visit where they told me they were out of them. I loved this restaurant when it first opened but don’t know what they did or why the food has changed. It will be a long time before I return. This review and the stars are solely for for the service. The young people working there do a wonderful job. The food deserves only 1 star.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Mike Kemna, Owner at Cantina 109, responded to this reviewResponded November 10, 2022

Barb, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We have gone through a few changes, but we are excited to announce the hiring of our new executive chef, Adam Sheldt. We would love for you to come back and try us...More

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Cantina 109 is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5