Cantina 18

Open since March 2010, Cantina 18 is located in Cameron Village, minutes away from downtown Raleigh. We serve fresh southwest cuisine and a variety of high quality cocktails.

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155
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  • Phone

    (919) 835-9911

  • Website

    cantina18.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

433 Daniels St (at Cameron Village) Raleigh , NC 27605 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 55


Keywords:

tacos sangria margaritas skinny girl romaine salad pork belly great value chicken outdoor seating brunch food queso tongue lunch dinner staff alcohol chips crema black beans parking
Conner Hobson

I've really liked everything I've gotten here. Meals come with really nice side salads with chunks of avocado . Good vegetarian options and the queso is amazing!

Emilie Moseley

Can't go wrong with the romaine salad + chicken , shrimp taco , short rib taco , short rib nachos (with a friend), queso , skinny girl marg .

blair womack

if you like the shrimp tacos , ask for the "old school shrimp tacos " they have chipotle crema on them and they're amazing. they'll make them special if you ask!

Colleen Rohlf

Margaritas are delicous!! And the chips are fantastic! Wait staff was very attentive. We will be back soon! Loved it!

Grace Hutaff

The short rib nachos are the best thing in the world. There's more than enough to share, but you won't want to after you taste how good they are! Skinny girl margaritas go best with them!

Vivian Weatherby

$8 top shelf margaritas in Wednesday. So incredibly delicious. The sangria is killer, too. Sit in the bar area for excellent service by the ginger .

david michael

Its so yummy. My server was amazing and the food, quick and delicious. Im upset I left my to go box right on the table when we left!

Kristen Baughman

I love this place! The strawberry vanilla bean sangria is a must! The mahi mahi tacos are delicious!!!! And definitely get an order of guac

Jessica Thompson

My personal fave is the chicken soft tacos , but the pork dishes are very popular. Dog friendly !

Brad Lockerbie

Good service . The manager took an interest in our requests concerning my wife's allergies. The server was also very helpful. The Adobo salmon was excellent.

Ali Bethune

Literally has the best chips and salsa I've ever had! Make sure you try the strawberry sangria too which has a hint of vanilla and tastes amazing

The News & Observer

Try the Pineapple-Barbecue Chicken Nachos served with pickled chiles and Spanish olives . Read more

Laura

To reiterate another's tip, the chicken nachos are HUGE but yummy :) The chips are a little greasy but otherwise, very good food!

Ryan Hamlin

Their steak burrito is an excellent choice. Their guacamole leaves a little to be desired though...

Kate Downing

Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sangria and any of the Tacos !

Ella Lee

I love the salads and burritos !!

Clifton Kenney

I love their Pork Belly Carnitas tacos !

Nicki Cleary

Pitcher of margaritas ! Brought my friends puppy with us and sat on patio . Perfect summer night. Chicken burrito :)

Gokkulasudan Rathnakumar

The shrimp tacos was the best.

Wendy Cernel

The strawberry vanilla bean sangria is the best in the area!

Jay Hammo

if you havent had the chicken taco you have never had good food before. also great draft selection

Rasha Jallad

Love this place! Best sangria and service ever(:

Emma

The queso is AMAZING!!

Richard Hunter

If you have ben hunter as your server and you drink 8 red bulls in 2 minutes or less you receive 3 orders of kimchi on the house

Ashraf El-Ga'aly

The waiting stuff can be annoying! Don't give enough space

Bradley Guidry

Beware of the chicken house salad--sounds healthy but there is an entire salt shaker in it. Ask for less salt!!!

Raleigh Happening

Great queso and guacamole !

Melinda Kate

The ginger bartender is the best and so calming !

Jason Coe

Margaritas are off the charts! Staff is great, and the patio is nice. Food is average.

Keena Bartley

The goat cheese guacamole is yummy!

Sam Shaber

The Peach Sangria is perfection. Perfectly balanced and tingles your tongue !

Bret Askeland

Awesome black bean nachos !

Crystal Irby

Great spicy margaritas and monitors!

Matt Brewer

Mix and match any two or three tacos for a great meal.

ᴡ Gray

Fanatic food and service.

Melissa Monroe

The Mahi & BBQ pulled pork tacos are the best!!

Donna Backshall

Tuesday evenings appear to draw all the young ladies. Seriously, not a dude in sight.

Meagan O'Daniel

Shrimp & Grits is an excellent choice for Sunday Brunch !

Frank S

Even though the posted closing time is 2 am, they'll kick you out at midnight. Eat quick and drink quicker :(

Ralph Gray

Very good!

Sharon Henry

Short rib nachos !!! Enough for 2!

Sam Shaber

PEAR Sangria , not peach ! But you MUST TRY!

Michael Erana

Great food, good people. Duck Confit taco is where it's at.

Melissa Huculak

Order the grilled chicken nachos . DANK!

Misha

1 plate of nachos is easily enough for 2 people, the food is great!

Melissa Patrick

VERY dog friendly !

Meg Grant

The Chicken Tacos are amazing!!! You have to try them!!!

Trey Bailey

Go to Cantina 18 and get the duck taco . You will be glad you did.

Raleigh Citizen

I really have nothing but compliments for Cantina 18. Read more

Valerie Worth

Mmm vanilla bean strawberry white wine sangria

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