El Cantarito
$ • Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan
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120 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia
(714) 528-6090
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Hours
Monday | 8AM - 8PM |
Tuesday | 8AM - 8PM |
Wednesday | 8AM - 8PM |
Thursday | 8AM - 8PM |
Friday | 8AM - 9PM |
Saturday | 8AM - 9PM |
Sunday | 8AM - 9PM |
El Cantarito, located in Placentia California, is a family-owned restaurant established in 2002. Known for their authentic and homemade Mexican dishes, they use fresh and local ingredients, cooking each meal to order. Popular dishes include green and red chilaquiles, menudo, and steak, all praised for their delicious taste. The menudo, available on Saturday and Sunday mornings, is particularly noted for its freshness. The restaurant is also famous for their tacos, which are filled with meat, onions, and cilantro, and served with delicious tortillas and salsa. The team is appreciated for their friendly and down-to-earth service, making it a welcoming spot for regulars and newcomers alike. Customers often enjoy drinks like fresh orange juice and Cafe de olla, which add to the authentic experience. The owners greet guests warmly as they walk in, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Parking is available behind the restaurant on the alley, in a very cute area of Placentia. Overall, El Cantarito is a great place for family gatherings or parties, with plentiful food options like catering trays of burritos, menudo, and enchiladas, all consistently delicious and authentic.