Cantina Mexicana in Kaiserslautern

My favorite Mexican restaurant in the region! I think it’s authentic, but hell sure it’s tasty! The personal is really friendly and fast, but be aware, it’s really often full house! Better reserve a table! And one more thing, don’t order the Appetizer sampling! It’s way too good and you will be full with tortilla and stuff before the main course comes🤣

I really enjoyed the fajitas, the ambiance is also really cool

Good Mexican food, good service and prices

We really enjoy coming here. Food is always consistently delicious. Good service. I would recommend making a reservation as the restaurant is busy.

Sehr leckeres Essen. Wir hatten die Fajitas. Heiß und frisch. Die Garnelen und die Steakstreifen waren super. Und das Beste: Typisch Amerikanisch gibt es Eistee auf der Karte mit gratis Nachfüllungen!!! Zudem ein netter, zuvorkommender Service. Und Hunde sind ebenso willkommen. Waren sehr zufrieden. :)

Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing, full of flavor, and the drinks are fantastic too. The service is top-notch—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and lively, with so much going on that it adds to the fun. I’ve been here twice already, and both times were wonderful experiences. I’m already planning to bring more friends visiting from out of town to enjoy the great food and vibrant vibe. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for delicious Mexican cuisine and a great time!

Very cozy restaurant and delicious food the stuff is very nice and good 👍🏻

A very familiar and welcoming environment.

I can only recommend my favorite Mexican restaurant. No matter what dishes we try, we are always thrilled.

As always, very tasty and the ambience and service simply make the meal an all-round great experience. Rarely found such a good Mexican!

This place is one of the greatest hidden secrets in the area. I was absolutely blown away by my recent experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with smiles and a fun atmosphere. I ordered the chicken burrito with beans, rice, and lettuce, and let me tell you, it was a great! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the beans and rice were cooked to perfection. Honestly, it was one of the best burritos I've ever had. What really impressed me was the speed of service. Despite the restaurant being fairly busy, I had my food in less than 5 minutes! The staff was incredibly efficient and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed. The overall experience was fantastic. The combination of delicious food, fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes this place a must-visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend stopping by. You won't be disappointed!

Very good restaurant. Very good food and service. A bit loud in the room we were in.

place gets packed!!! had a going away party for a close friend...we had a big party, some orders were a little mixed up but we had 3 different waiters/waitress trying to keep up with everyone. food was above average. I had chicken quesadilla, burrito grande, and beef enchiladas. 😋 not bad for 46€. would recommend going, have plenty of room for get-togethers. parking might be the only problem. it does get quite packed!

Simply perfect, delicious drinks, great food and super nice and friendly service staff

The carne asada was decent but the rice milk was soo good! I’ve never had that before and I’m going to get it more often when I order from Mexican restaurants!

I might be biased coming from the Southwest USA, but Cantina Mexicana does a good job with its menu items. I had the Chile Rellano and it was well done given we're in Germany. They could use more chile sauces, and they seem to use their salsa in place of more authentic options, but it works. While writing this review, I noticed others mentioned they have sopapillas. I didn't get a chance to try them, maybe next time.

It was soooo delicious and we were served by a very warm, magical lady. Everything was just right. We'll definitely be back.

One of the best Mexican in the area!

Very tasty food and the service was great. Both in German and English and we felt very comfortable. Portions and prices absolutely ok.

We ate at Cantina Mexicana about two weeks ago and we really enjoyed it. The entire ambience, as well as the very friendly service, ensure a pleasant stay. We'll be happy to come back despite the 45 minute journey.

Great spot for some Mexican in Germany. Staff were friendly and responsive. You still have to ask for the check like everywhere else here in Germany. I got the Fajitas and no complaints here. The Guac was also good. The salsa was very... Ketchupy so dont get excited or even bother ordering that if you like salsas.

Best Mexican Restaurant I've been to for several years.

I love this restaurant - I know it from the early days when it was much smaller. The food always tastes good.

A wonderful Mexican restaurant. Less TexMex, more Mexican. Very friendly service. Lots of American guests. Very good value for money. Always my pleasure. But you have to make a reservation, otherwise there's a good chance you won't get a seat.

Very tasty food and drinks. Great service. Table should be reserved in advance.

"Completely recommended! The Cantina in Kaiserslautern is a real gem for fans of Mexican cuisine. The food is authentic and super tasty - from the tacos to the fajitas, everything is fresh and prepared with love. The atmosphere is cozy and that's it The team is incredibly friendly, attentive and very flexible. We were particularly impressed by the large selection of cocktails that go perfectly with the dishes. We will definitely be back and are looking forward to the next time! want to enjoy!"

Great food. Good service. Always happy 😊

Great restaurant with very good Mexican food

The restaurant was exceptionally busy but I was managed to be seated quickly. Food was the best Mexican food I’d had in Europe - the queso was excellent and the mole enchiladas were flavorful. The rice and beans were authentic. Service was excellent as well.

Surprisingly amazing mexican food, kid friendly & nicely decorated. Great place to eat! Beware, the margaritas 🍹 are very strong 😉 (you can also order them to go 🤫) Order the enchiladas & chicken tortilla soup 👌🏽 I never pay so idk if it's cost friendly 🙃

Very tasty! I'm not a fan of Mexican cuisine, I was here for the first time and I really liked it. Good service, very nice waiters. Everything is clear, on time, quickly. Delicious cocktails. I recommend!

The ambience is rather loud, but the food and service make up for it. Great food, very tasty, fast service, very friendly. Please be sure to reserve, otherwise you won't have a table, especially on weekends.

It was our first time there and we were surprised at how friendly the service was and how busy it was, luckily we had reserved. We sat down full of anticipation for good Mexican food. The service shone with friendliness and attentiveness, here 5 stars. The start with appetizer sampling was quite okay, but I had hoped for a little more, and also from the homemade lemonade, since all three of us drank one, but once normal and once with mint and once with ginger, we couldn't notice a big difference in taste notice. Unfortunately, the chili con carne was very, very spicy and, although my daughter had specially ordered it without onions, it was prepared with onions. The crowd was also very large and overall it was very one-sided. Unfortunately, my Enchilada Acapulco was a disappointment. The rice tasted like nothing, the enchiladas were a disappointment and the Mexican beans were pureed beans. The presentation of the plate was very bland and the taste of the food was irrelevant. My wife's tacos caseros weren't any better, and the amount of filling was really manageable. Maybe the cuisine wasn't to our liking or we were just unlucky, but we wouldn't go there again.

Number 1 or 2 for Mexican food in the area.

No ribs no beer and one of our friends was up all night with bad stomach throwing up and running out of the other end , I've been going there for over 25 years but no longer

Top Mexican food! From the starter to the main menu to the dessert, it was very tasty :) Service was also on point 👍

Everything great. Nice reception, nice service and despite it being full, everything went smoothly. Everyone enjoyed it and we'll be back.

We have been coming here for years on the way to/from France to eat Mexican food, which is rarely available in our region. Unfortunately the food is no longer as good as it used to be. The guacamole was just an avocado dip without the typical taste and the filling of the burito was rather bland and tasteless.

I had the tamale plate and the whole plate of food was not good. Once the waitress came to collect the other plates she asked me if I liked my food. I said I did not like the food and she had the manager come and talk to me which was nice. I was not upset about not eating dinner. The manager stated she tried some of the food and it wasn't their best and I wasn't charged for the food just my soda I had🤔

Interesting environment Good food And very friendly staff

Great food and staff. Best Mexican food in Germany. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

A bit of a queue at the entrance even though we had booked. It's always full so absolutely necessary. Everything we had was good... I would have liked a Mexican beer that I didn't see on the menu.

Great food, highly recommended!!

Ordered Birria tacos with the sampler dip, and the chicken steak and shrimp fajita. The birria does not come with consume. I was very shocked by this!. The dip was mediocre and the guacamole needed salt. The chips aren’t homemade, just some bagged garbage. The fajita was seasoned well and was good compared to all the other food I tried. 5/10, not returning

Very attentive staff. Mega delicious food, best margaritas and cocktails. Favorite Mexican for many years. We like to drive 75km one way for this.

The attention is very good. The meat is delicious. It's cheap for the amount of food they put out. The place is huge so there is always room without having to make a reservation. I recommend it to everyone. Thank you.

Customer service was great. Food left a lot to be desired for me. With the price and the way the parking lot was packed… I had higher expectations. Maybe people go there for the drinks vs the food.

Always a pleasure to eat here. Top service. Price performance top.

Planned farewell dinner for our specialist training - what can I say, everything was great from the start. Nice table - you should reserve in advance. The service is always friendly, courteous and thoughtful. The ambience is well thought out Mexican, not superimposed, no kitsch. An overwhelming selection of tacos, enchilladas, burritos, etc... Food hot, tasty and beautifully presented. The only star deduction for the women's sanitary area, which was used by men late at night and was dirty - a well-known problem. Otherwise everything was really great, very nice outdoor terrace with a smoking lounge, which unfortunately cannot be used when it rains due to the lack of a roof. Clear recommendation, especially because of the huge selection of tequila - you should take a big wallet with you 😉

Food was awesome, would recommend!

Ambiance is nice, The food is excellent, Unfortunately, no card payment is possible.

The food didn't blow me away. We drove 50 minutes for this restaurant. The service was top and very, very friendly

We had taquitos, enchilada acapulco and chili con carne. To drink homemade lemonade and iced tea as well as a margarita. We found everything really tasty. The service was quick and very attentive and the ambience is also authentic. 👍🏼

Drive an extra 70 km in one direction to eat there. That says it all! 😁

Sadly nothing good to say about this place ! On a Saturday night we went there with a big group of people, we all ordered food after a while everyone got their dish unfortunately I was still waiting . After almost an hour of waiting the told me they don’t have the food I’ve ordered… me HEAVILY PREGNANT and hungry got to deal with the attitude of the waitress and if this is not already a nightmare they handed me a coupon of 5 dollars . I would never go back there again, it’s by far the worst experience I ever had .

Super tasty! Great environment. Horchata is great. Paid around 80€ for 2 people. Pretty pricy

We went on a Friday without a reservation and they let us sit at a table for a couple of hours, which is appreciated for the courtesy. The food, drinks and service were fast. We liked everything we ordered. Tasty and well seasoned. The drinks are also delicious. Great variety of tequila. We only miss music, a deep silence. Something that was also missing, air circulation, we sat in a corner that in the middle of summer we were sweating all the time. I recommend it without a doubt and we will go again.

Very tasty food, always happy! Everything fresh and very nice service

The food was really 😋 delicious

Great food Top service Prices aimed more at Americans

Super nice service, very patient, great food.

Great food. Tasty frozen margaritas!

Best Mexican food I’ve had overseas. The service is shockingly amazing. Gets incredibly packed so make sure you call a day ahead to secure a table.

The shop was packed but the staff still tried to find a table. Even without a reservation. Price-performance is unbeatable and the service is quick and friendly despite the full restaurant. The food is also simply very tasty. Only recommended.

I just had a very awkward, and disappointing experience here tonight. One I called in a order at 7:10 and I arrived at 7:30, I was wild my order was made but waiting 30 minutes later at the bar before someone noticed me my order was never started. I all I wanted was a el Diablo chimichanga and a small margarita to go. The hostess was nice and made sure my order was priority at that point and it came out fairly quick. 2nd thing is the price of this margarita listed. The el Diablo on the menu says 14 euro, on the website there's no margarita price. My total ended up being 35 euros. That means this one margarita cost 21 euro which I highly do not believe and I felt I was overcharged badly. I wish I could ask for a refund but I never even got a receipt. Please fix this problem because I have at a lot of restaurants and don't believe this margarita cost 21 euro...

Super tasty food, huge selection and really reasonable prices. You should definitely make a reservation in advance - all hell will break loose! Again any time.

As always, food, drinks and service were top notch

I am Mexican, if I could recommend this place, I cannot say that the food tastes very authentic, except for the horchata water, if it is the same, but in general, a craving if it covers it.

Always good. Margaritas good. Reservation is required sometime because they might be busy. It's probably the best Mexican restaurant in Ktown. Parking can be hard if packed.

A regular guest for 24 years. No further comment is actually necessary. The food is Mexican super (mega) good. The service is very friendly and accommodating and responds fantastically positively to customer restrictions.

Super delicious food, good atmosphere, nice staff, table reserved if you want to eat with more people

As always good... very courteous service... last time too

Always a pleasure! Excellent multilingual team, no matter what language, someone here always has an ear for you and your wishes. The food is super tasty, the drinks are extremely good - highly recommended and always my No. 1 point of contact in the region for Mexican food.

Very tasty food and friendly service. Always happy to come to you. Every time you visit you don't know what to take, but no matter what, everything has always tasted great. A good selection of Mexican delicacies and a great ambience where you can sit and have a drink or two. Best Mexican I know!!!!

Delicious Mexican food with friendly service in a great atmosphere

This is the richest and most economical option It has a very varied menu, here I show you a little in the photos. The place is very clean . The employees are very friendly and speak Spanish - English - German - ..... in short it is an almost perfect place. Another beautiful detail is that you can bring your pet to the restaurant and it will offer water to your pet 💛

Just still great and the food perfect. The last time I was there was probably 15 years ago and I would go back again and again. My wife has problems with legumes and was also treated very kindly

1A service. Good and friendly advice, very attentive service. The ambience and decoration really put you in a good mood for your visit. The food far exceeded my expectations and was so delicious that it was a shame there wasn't more room in my stomach. The price is a little above the restaurant average, but is absolutely justified given the service offered. Lovely again!

I loved my visit to Cantina Mexicana! The fajitas were incredibly tasty and perfectly seasoned, the margaritas were refreshing and mixed just right. The sir loin steak was cooked to perfection and simply delicious. I was particularly impressed with the carne asada, which was tender and full of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere authentic and inviting. An absolute must for Mexican cuisine lovers! I'll definitely come back.

Cantina Mexicana is my favorite Mexican restaurant, I've been coming here at least once or twice a year for years and I never get bored. I like the beautiful ambience inside, the airy area outside, the selection of drinks, the always courteous, friendly service and of course the super delicious food ❤️ I usually eat a combo and always like authentic street food. The delicious desserts are also always recommended. 😋 Always nice, always recommended!

very tasty food, nice service - always a highlight

Very tasty food and cocktails, great service and a cozy atmosphere.

2nd time going. The first time, I had the cantina chimichanga, and I thought ok. It's the beans, and rice is where it's at. The salsa sauce they gave me was like ok. Then we went back and I ordered 3 tacos. The pastor was good. The chicken was good, but the beans and rice... they are real beans and rice. What I mean is that it's not powdered beans or watered-down beans. Whoever makes the dang beans knows his stuff. My wife's taco salad was delicious, and my little one wanted a bean and cheese taco....they made them for her, and she ate both. Very good service both times. We will be back to try other dishes. The salsa also had flavor. Tried all their spicy salsas and they were better than other places I've tried.

As a long-time customer, I am now very surprised: some of the food is cold, poorly seasoned and portions are halved in size compared to months ago and 50% more expensive. In addition, side dishes such as beans and rice have now been removed from the main meal and offered as a paid side dish. A handful of rice, lukewarm, almost €4.00. You can also overdo it with the price increase.......

My husband and I come here quite often on date nights. We both enjoy the food and haven’t had a bad experience thus far. We have both been coming here for almost 3 years. Service is great. The waiters and waitresses have always been very polite. The restaurant itself is very clean. They make really good mojitos and horchata. I’m not going to specifically recommended any particular dish as I’ve tried a little bit of everything here and there and it’s all good. I think anyone would be happy with coming here!

Simply delicious, service very friendly, value for money unbeatable. Great ambience.

Tolle Atmosphäre inklusive Deko. Das Personal ist freundlich, hilfsbereit und nett. Das Essen ist das Beste hier im Raum. Echt köstlich. Wir kommen regelmäßig hierher. Man kann auch zum Abholen bestellen und seine Reste einpacken lasse

the food was super tasty. I ordered Combo 2 and it was just right for dinner. Prices are cheap and service is very friendly. Very satisfied 👍 Update after one year: Very good food, fresh and tasty. Respect for the kitchen. Unfortunately, the salon doesn't have good ventilation and our table was wobbly, which was very annoying.

I've known it for 35 years and have been there many times over the years and the restaurant has never deteriorated, on the contrary. Over the years I have been able to see how a small gas station became an ever larger, very good restaurant with its own wonderful flair. Great, keep it up.

Unfortunately it's no longer what it used to be. The 2-hour slots after Corona are understandable, but they put you under a lot of time pressure. I like to eat the baked nachos as a starter when I'm alone as a children's portion. Was never a problem. Now absolutely no longer possible. Good, money saved! The Takko salad has avocado in the picture, so I was surprised why people asked about it. To add just under 6 euros more. The food was delicious, but for me it was the last time, as you were sitting completely squashed together with strangers. Disappointing.

Excellent food in a great atmosphere. As always, super tasty, we'll be happy to come back.

Excellent fajitas and large portions! They won't take the cilantro out of their guacamole or salsa because it's pre-made, but otherwise, no complaints and worth a visit... or two.

Ein sehr us-amerikanisiertes TexMexLokal. Die Speisen wurden definitiv auf us-amerikanische Wünsche angepasst und sind wenig authentisch, durchweg sehr fettig und wenig gewürzt. Man bekommt es zuhause besser hin. Man sollte sich ein Beispiel von El Taqito aus Karlsruhe nehmen. Habe schon oft in ganz Deutschland beim Mexikaner gegessen. Das war das schlechteste Mexikanische Essen. Die Salsa ist quasi ausschließlich aus pürierte Dosentomaten - was man schmeckt - und von Koriander, Schärfe oder gut gewürztem authentischen Geschmack ist wenig da. Habe die Bedingung nach Schärfe gefragt, habe gewartet aber nix bekommen.

Germany doesn't do TexMex well, but this place is one of the closer versions of it. They've got some interesting items like the Carne Asada burrito that has French fries in it but also more authentic Mexican food like chimichangas, enchiladas, burritos, and tamales. The atmosphere is pretty nice and the service staff are always genuine. Highly recommend calling ahead if you are gonna have a large party.

Food is delicious and so are the cocktails. Service is very friendly and they always accommodate us. The food was also served pretty quickly. Plenty of free parking right in front of the restaurant. Staff speaks both English and German.

Enjoy your meal. Unfortunately, card payment was not possible during my visit.

One of the best restaurants where everything is just right. Service top marks. Kitchen top / Location very clean and cozy

I used to love coming here, until today, as I was finishing my last drink and finished paying my check there was a mouse walking around.

Very tasty food, fast and super nice service! Prices reasonable. But be sure to reserve.

Absolutely perfect and recommended!