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Welcome to La Colina Mexican Cantina

La Colina Mexican Cantina in Cranford, NJ, offers a unique dining experience with a vibrant ambiance and delicious Mexican cuisine. Known for their flavorful Mexican sodas and a diverse lunch menu featuring salads like Ensalada Del Campo and Fajitas a La Tijuana, guests can enjoy a variety of authentic dishes. Customer reviews highlight the friendly staff, flavorful dishes like fish tacos and carne asada, and visually appealing cocktails. While some dishes may be hit or miss, the overall experience at La Colina is positive and worth revisiting for drinks, appetizers, and desserts.

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La Colina Mexican Cantina is a vibrant and unique cocktail bar and Mexican restaurant located in Cranford, NJ. This eatery offers a delightful combination of Breakfast & Brunch cuisine along with a Mexican twist. Known for its delivery and takeout options, La Colina ensures that its delicious dishes can be enjoyed anywhere.

One standout feature of La Colina is its array of Mexican sodas, including Jarritos, Agua De Jamaica, Horchata, and more, providing a refreshing accompaniment to the flavorful meals. Customers rave about the diverse lunch menu, with options like Ensalada Del Campo, Steak Chimichurri Salad, Tulum Salad, and Mexican Caesar Salad, all showcasing the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Reviews from diners highlight the excellent food and service provided at La Colina. From zesty Carne Asada to flavorful chicken Flautas, customers find the dishes to be packed with great flavors that leave a lasting impression. The festive ambiance and welcoming staff create a delightful dining experience for all visitors.

Although some reviewers note minor issues such as noise levels or occasional misservices, the overall consensus is a positive one. La Colina Mexican Cantina stands out as a must-visit spot for those looking to enjoy a fun and flavorful Mexican dining experience. Whether you're craving traditional favorites like Fajitas or exploring unique creations like Steak Chimichurri Salad, La Colina offers a taste of Mexico with a twist that keeps guests coming back for more.

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Scott E.
Scott E.

Food and drink were excellent. We sat down right away at 5:45pm on a Saturday. It took awhile to get our meals and one of my sides was wrong. Our server was polite and attentive. The restaurant was a little noisy for my liking. Since food is the reason you go, it was overall a positive experience and we will go again.

Nikolas R.
Nikolas R.

Great place! La Colina is definitely a very unique restaurant in a place like Cranford and is definitely worth visiting. Food is excellent! I ordered the fish tacos with the nacho bowl and both were delicious!!! The waiters were very kind and did their best to satisfy my needs. The inside of the restaurant is very fun and colorful unlike any other restaurant in Cranford that I've been to. Definitely will be coming back here and anyone reading this review also should. Thank you!!!

Susan R.
Susan R.

Light Mexican fare. Cool vibe. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Prices were good too.

Sinthia S.
Sinthia S.

Was thirsty for a happy hour deal, in a day no other than a Tuesday; so I thought this would be the perfect day to try this place out! No fault in my logic right?! Well it turns out that this hidden little gem packs great flavor in their carne asada but they did not have any happy hour specials for tacos but they did have happy hr specials for other menu items. We ordered the tostadas two carne asada and one pull apart beef. My friend loved the beef I personally loved the Carne Asada flavor it was so zesty and flavorful almost like Al pastor but with beef chunks it was delicious and the meat was so tender. Then we had the chicken Flautas which were also delicious with a yummy sauce for dipping. We enjoyed their Mango and Passion fruit Mojitos which we're both yummy and had a good kick! Every item was half-off so basically we had a little bit of everything and saved a few bucks! Even had left over Guac to take home. This place gets 10/10 in food and service although we were 2 out of the 4 people in there when we arrived. The Ambiance's and decor is very inviting, small but festive but there is plenty of seating, so all in all a great little spot. My one critique would be: include taco deals at least on Tuesdays which is why people like myself like to go out and hunt for a good deal on a Tuesday. Great job!

Evon S.
Evon S.

Nice restaurant. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I didn't get a chance to eat their food but their drinks were very interesting and flavorful that I forgot to take pictures lol.

Desiree F.
Desiree F.

My friend and I got together for dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a cute restaurant. We were seated by a nice hostess. We went right to our meals of the shrimp tacos, paella and 2 kid meals. It took about 15 minutes to come out. I really enjoyed the shrimp tacos and my friend enjoyed their paella. It was a good experience and when the check came gratuity was included.

Jill C.
Jill C.

We had fun here! This is a place that dazzles a bit more than the competition. They have cocktails and menu items that come out in a haze of smoke. Frita Kahlo inspired Mexican art adorned the walls, which really adds to the ambiance. The waiter was very good. We all enjoyed our entrees. I'm not sure I'd call this food "authentic" but then again, cuisines adapt to where they are and what the locals like to eat. As a local, I enjoyed it and so did everyone else I dined with. My friend had the steak chimichurri salad, which came in a gigantic taco shell (haven't seen that in years), I had the tacos de carne enchilada, and chicken enchiladas. A fun place with food locals will like. Just don't expect true Mexican food. That's pretty hard to get around here!

Kat J.
Kat J.

Came here on a Friday night and it was packed, the wait time was around 40-45 minutes or so. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. The space is really beautiful, elaborately decorated and very much on theme for an upscale Mexican restaurant. The cocktails were absolutely delicious and very appealing visually. Unfortunately the food was hit or miss. The Mexican paella was terrible, bland without any discernible flavoring. The beef enchilada was average, while the carne asada tacos were pretty good. The best thing was actually the mashed potatoes, they were spectacular. Mexican cheesecake was very decadent and a good finish for the meal. Service is mostly great as they are still working out the kinks. They gave us chicken enchiladas instead of beef. However, it is totally understandable for such a new place that was very crowded. Overall, I would come back here for drinks, appetizers and desserts. I don't think the entrees blew me away and justifiable for the prices they are charging.