Didn't get asked how our food was. Had to ask for cutlery and napkins. It was a quiet night at the restaurant so the service should have been better. The waitress was very friendly.
Joshua
Was mostly fine but we got nachos to go with a beef add on and we were charged for that but got no beef
Amanda
Our server was very attentive. We didn't wait long for food or drinks. We had dirty fries, enchiladas and 3 tacos and it was all delicious! This was the best service I've had at a restaurant in years!!! Would definitely recommend.
Evelyn
The mojo pork tacos were by far some of the best tacos. It wasn't dry and pasty but tender and flavorful. We were there for happy hour and enjoyed their $3.50 tacos. Music was a bit loud so it was a little hard to hear each other.
Belinda
Service was fantastic. Our food was quite tasty. Could have used a bit more flavour in my enchilada but we all enjoyed our meals. Drinks were great as well.
Sonya
Blancos always does well with the drinks and tacos but the service the last two times has not been great. We sat at the outside bar and the bartenders acted like we were an inconvenience, didn't talk to us, had to wave them over for them to take our order as they leaned against the bar and chatted. Was very disappointed from a service perspective
Gord
Confession; It was not exactly what I expected. I needed a reserved table for a meal before an event at the Jubilee. I overestimated the time required to eat. That is better than the opposite situation. The food was good - at least as good as other Mexican restaurants that I have been to in the city. The prices are unbelievably good. i mentioned to my friend that the bill would have been as high at the "Chopped Leaf" - fast food.
Alexandra
A great place to grab drinks and food. The staff is insanely friendly and the vibe is so fun!!
Jill
First time at this location. My friends and I had a great time! The service was great. The GM greeted us right when we walked in and made us feel very welcomed the whole time we were there. We will definitely be back.
Bev
Our server Michelle was amazing. She made sure we had the best experience of this restaurant...
Food was great! Just the perfect amount of heat. Portions are a good size. Service was top notch too.
Avi
Servers profiling guests has forever existed but when “managers” get involved it spices things up. Our server didn’t shy away from judging us based on our order (Happy hour okay!) and conveniently made up a policy to avoid serving us. (Mind you we’ve been here multiple times before). Simply asked for a refill on something and the server accepted the order - 15 mins passed and neither did she bother to come tell us this “policy” nor did she bring us the order. They simply switched our server and the new one started talking about how she’s worked at a taqueria for 6 months and never gave anyone a refil. She tried to look convincing - she FAILED.
I understand they didn’t view us as big spenders and so they chose to avoid our request - atleast they could’ve had the courage to say NO. We would’ve paid the whopping 3$ for it. That being said we left the server with a 50% tip - maybe that will help them be better hosts/humans. The dude at the front happily took part and he did it with a smile (albeit fake).
Never going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Thibault Dambrine
Blanco Cantina is a Mexican food restaurant located on a busy stretch of Kensington Avenue, in a half-basement level with a terrace.
Upon arriving, near the reception desk, there was a strange, sour odor, which I could not readily identify. Fortunately, we were promptly greeted and seated at our table shortly after.
Immediately after sitting down, our waitress arrived with a basket of crispy chips and salsa.
The chips were heavily dusted with a salty flavor powder, the salsa was only memorable for its lack of taste.
We ordered a braised beef quesadilla, a chicken burrito, a side of tater tots and a side of corn & bean salad.
Our order arrived about 30-ish minutes later.
This gave me time to visit the men's room, where the Mexican masked wrestling themed wallpaper was punctuated with suggestive sexual graffiti. The tap wobbled precariously but the soap dispenser worked.
Our food arrived. - The general presentation looked good. - The quesadilla was good but not specifically exciting. - The burrito, which we ordered without extras, stood out for its lack of taste. - The corn and bean salad tasted like every single component had come from a can, with a mayonnaise style dressing. - The tater tots were served hot, with chopped green onions as a garnish, the only fresh ingredient I noticed. They met expectations.
To sum it up:
On the bright side, the table service was attentive and friendly. The terrace would be a good spot for a few beers on a warm summer day.
The food and the general state of the facilities however could use an upgrade.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Zander Kormos
Decent food and drinks, but slightly disappointed with untimely and begrudging service. Nice location in heart of Kensington, with easy access to other entertainment and shopping venues nearby.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Ruby River
After a food quality issue the manager reached out and offered a solution. I appreciate the offer and I will give blanco another chance in the future after all, the frozen margaritas are amazing!
Didn't get asked how our food was. Had to ask for cutlery and napkins. It was a quiet night at the restaurant so the service should have been better. The waitress was very friendly.
Was mostly fine but we got nachos to go with a beef add on and we were charged for that but got no beef
Our server was very attentive. We didn't wait long for food or drinks. We had dirty fries, enchiladas and 3 tacos and it was all delicious! This was the best service I've had at a restaurant in years!!! Would definitely recommend.
The mojo pork tacos were by far some of the best tacos. It wasn't dry and pasty but tender and flavorful. We were there for happy hour and enjoyed their $3.50 tacos. Music was a bit loud so it was a little hard to hear each other.
Service was fantastic. Our food was quite tasty. Could have used a bit more flavour in my enchilada but we all enjoyed our meals. Drinks were great as well.
Blancos always does well with the drinks and tacos but the service the last two times has not been great. We sat at the outside bar and the bartenders acted like we were an inconvenience, didn't talk to us, had to wave them over for them to take our order as they leaned against the bar and chatted. Was very disappointed from a service perspective
Confession; It was not exactly what I expected. I needed a reserved table for a meal before an event at the Jubilee. I overestimated the time required to eat. That is better than the opposite situation. The food was good - at least as good as other Mexican restaurants that I have been to in the city. The prices are unbelievably good. i mentioned to my friend that the bill would have been as high at the "Chopped Leaf" - fast food.
A great place to grab drinks and food. The staff is insanely friendly and the vibe is so fun!!
First time at this location. My friends and I had a great time! The service was great. The GM greeted us right when we walked in and made us feel very welcomed the whole time we were there. We will definitely be back.
Our server Michelle was amazing. She made sure we had the best experience of this restaurant...
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was great! Just the perfect amount of heat. Portions are a good size. Service was top notch too.
Servers profiling guests has forever existed but when “managers” get involved it spices things up.
Our server didn’t shy away from judging us based on our order (Happy hour okay!) and conveniently made up a policy to avoid serving us. (Mind you we’ve been here multiple times before). Simply asked for a refill on something and the server accepted the order - 15 mins passed and neither did she bother to come tell us this “policy” nor did she bring us the order. They simply switched our server and the new one started talking about how she’s worked at a taqueria for 6 months and never gave anyone a refil. She tried to look convincing - she FAILED.
I understand they didn’t view us as big spenders and so they chose to avoid our request - atleast they could’ve had the courage to say NO. We would’ve paid the whopping 3$ for it. That being said we left the server with a 50% tip - maybe that will help them be better hosts/humans. The dude at the front happily took part and he did it with a smile (albeit fake).
Never going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Blanco Cantina is a Mexican food restaurant located on a busy stretch of Kensington Avenue, in a half-basement level with a terrace.
Upon arriving, near the reception desk, there was a strange, sour odor, which I could not readily identify. Fortunately, we were promptly greeted and seated at our table shortly after.
Immediately after sitting down, our waitress arrived with a basket of crispy chips and salsa.
The chips were heavily dusted with a salty flavor powder, the salsa was only memorable for its lack of taste.
We ordered a braised beef quesadilla, a chicken burrito, a side of tater tots and a side of corn & bean salad.
Our order arrived about 30-ish minutes later.
This gave me time to visit the men's room, where the Mexican masked wrestling themed wallpaper was punctuated with suggestive sexual graffiti. The tap wobbled precariously but the soap dispenser worked.
Our food arrived.
- The general presentation looked good.
- The quesadilla was good but not specifically exciting.
- The burrito, which we ordered without extras, stood out for its lack of taste.
- The corn and bean salad tasted like every single component had come from a can, with a mayonnaise style dressing.
- The tater tots were served hot, with chopped green onions as a garnish, the only fresh ingredient I noticed. They met expectations.
To sum it up:
On the bright side, the table service was attentive and friendly. The terrace would be a good spot for a few beers on a warm summer day.
The food and the general state of the facilities however could use an upgrade.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Decent food and drinks, but slightly disappointed with untimely and begrudging service. Nice location in heart of Kensington, with easy access to other entertainment and shopping venues nearby.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
After a food quality issue the manager reached out and offered a solution. I appreciate the offer and I will give blanco another chance in the future after all, the frozen margaritas are amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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