5 Best Mexican Restaurants near Dania Beach

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – CT Cantina & Taqueria (Dania Pointe, Dania Beach, FL)

I recently visited CT Cantina at Dania Pointe and overall it was a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun—the vibe and music on Friday night were energetic (a bit loud, but part of the lively ambiance). Service was spot-on: fast, attentive, and our drinks were refilled promptly without having to ask.

What stood out:

The salsa game is strong—super flavorful and authentic. The only downside: the bright red overhead lights made it impossible to distinguish which salsa was which, since they all looked red.

Fresh chips and multiple dips were a treat—though I found them slightly oily, they still had great crunch and taste.

Tacos were solid but had some quirks: the flour tortillas were surprisingly thick, and they shrunk in size compared to past visits. The chicken felt a touch too salty and a bit dry. Still, flavors were enjoyable overall.

On the downside, there was no dessert station anymore—apparently your favorite dessert has been removed. That was a bummer, especially since you used to love it.

Summary:
CT Cantina & Taqueria delivers great ambiance, helpful staff, fast service, and excellent salsas and chips. While the tortilla texture and smaller portions with slightly salty chicken dragged the experience down a bit—and losing the dessert option was disappointing—it’s still worth a visit. Hoping they bring back that dessert station soon!

Happy to return—even without the dessert, it's still a solid spot for casual Mexican with flair.“

“It was my wife's first time eating at Lime and plus she's on her healthy diet but she loved it even though she had to compromise a tad bit lol“

“It was soooooo good the grilled cheese chicken tacos were so soft and they offer amazing vegetarian options! The server was also very sweet and helpful to recommend according to taste. Super worth it and def coming back while im in the area!“

“The food was be tasty. We ordered an al pastor burrito and chicken mole. The food was not only tasty, but it wasn't salty and everything tasted fresh. The salsa had a bit of a kick, but was flavorful (no complaints there). But the service makes this establishment especially outstanding. All the staff was very polite and attentive. That's very refreshing! When we visit Florida again, we will frequent this establishment again too.“