La Cabanita Grill Cantina | Experience Authentic Mexican Flavors in Bacalar

Overview

La Cabanita Grill & Cantina is a charming Mexican restaurant located in Bacalar, Q.R., that has quickly gained a loyal customer base. Diners rave about the generous portion sizes, making it ideal for sharing among friends, with a diverse menu that boasts everything from house-made guacamole to perfectly tender octopus.

The standout dishes include the crispy tortillas paired with flavorful dips, and the renowned tuna, lauded as the best many have tasted. Guests also enjoy sipping on unique cocktails like the spicy Cabinita, which perfectly complements the vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the attentive service provided by friendly staff, particularly Ana, who adds a personal touch to the dining experience.

With its enticing mix of dishes and excellent service, La Cabanita Grill & Cantina offers an unforgettable culinary journey that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine.

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Alcohol

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Happy-hour drinks

Late-night food

Small plates

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What Customers Say

Aimee K

Dec 11,2025

5/5

Wonderful little restaurant. Their house bread and crispy tortillas is a great way to start the meal. My spicy Cabinita cocktail was delightful. They had delicious table made guacamole and super crispy tortilla chips. The tortilla soup was also fantastic and my octopus was extremely tender. Anna was a great server too.

Melchior Van slobbe

Dec 11,2025

5/5

Good food, nice environment. Menu is very extensive with starters, main dishes and desserts. Steaks from the BBQ. Price quality ratio is ok.

Lynn Luchs

Dec 11,2025

5/5

The quantity of food...generous portion sizes. Perfect way to dine here...4 people with 3 entree would be the perfect quantity. And a chance to sample some great dishes.

Stefanie Prange

Dec 11,2025

5/5

The food in this restaurant is outstanding. The guacamole, peruvian ceviche, argentinian chorizo, mole with pork, burger, and braised tuna were all delicious. The tuna was in fact the best i have ever had, it was on point, perfectly juicy, not dry at all. The resturant is rather on the pricey side. Service was very good the waiters were super kind and skilled.

Sylwia Z.

Dec 11,2025

5/5

The best experience ever, service is amazing and super professional. We were served by Ana and she is such a lovely lady. Guacamole, tacos, everything was amazing. We loved the style of the place and music too.

Lau Loretto

Dec 11,2025

5/5

Honestly the BEST restaurant I ate in 2mo in Mexico. The food was amazing and they have creative menu options!!! The service was highly good. Love it and will come back tomorrow haha

Julia Mandich

Dec 11,2025

5/5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a wonderful restaurant. Great vibes, friendly and attentive staff, delicious food. To start with you are brought a house starter of three different tacos with some dips. We had the guacamole which was freshly made in front of you, and the most amazing tuna ceviche. A must have. Next we had the Salmon Bacalar and the Octopus. Both delicious. We were absolutely stuffed and had no room for dessert. Highly recommend the restaurant and would come again.

Holly Elliott

Dec 11,2025

5/5

Amazing food. We came for lunch, bizarrely we were the only people there. Loved the bread on the house - lovely tacos of different colours with different sauces. The chorizo starter was really tasty. My tuna main was mind blowing - so good! Incredible heritage carrots. My partner’s burger was really well executed. Salsa picante - wow! Great cooking and presentation, very well priced. Thanks!