Cantina Catrina Orlando

I’ve eaten at restaurants across the country, and this was easily one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. The food is severely overpriced for the mediocre quality they’re serving. The carne asada tasted like it had been sitting out since the day before—dry, chewy, and bland. The tacos al pastor were even worse—rubbery and tough, like chewing on bubble gum. I literally had to spit some of it out.

No sides are included with the tacos, which might be forgivable if they were amazing—but they weren’t. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet service was slow and inattentive. On top of that, they automatically tacked on an 18% service charge for a table of just two people. If you’re not paying attention, you might double-tip without realizing it.

To make matters worse, the dining room was uncomfortably warm. It felt like the AC was either broken or not running at all. Combine that with the weak food and inflated prices, and you’re better off eating anywhere else. Definitely not worth the hype or the money.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Such tasty food! Fresh ingredients. Served super-fast! Juan (server) was very professional!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Poor customer service.
They sat us down then took care of two tables that sat down after us. Not even water or chips.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Chill atmosphere, friendly staff, had a great experience thanks to our server Johanna and delicious food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Loved that it’s away from the food court rush — peaceful, vibrant, and full of flavor. Definitely a hidden gem in the mall

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

first time here and really enjoyed having margaritas and appetizers! the service is top tier (johanna) and the experience was wonderful, definitely recommend when going to the florida mall for the day 😛

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was yummy I had the verdes enchiladas and esquites! Philipe was our server and was super attentive we loved him

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friendly and helpful servers. Accommodating to our large party. Margaritas were delicious. Would recommend.
Didn't have food so can't really comment on that.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Great Experience

I came to this restaurant with high hopes to enjoy my meal. Unfortunately I cannot say anything positive about this restaurant. We arrived and my party and several others stood at the entrance waiting for someone to seat up. 5 minutes later we walked into the restaurant to have someone apologize and asked us to wait a little to give him a chance to take up to a table. We were seated in the bar area. The bartender brought us two menus for our party of 4. No big deal as we could share. Bartender came back a few minutes later and we gave our orders. We were given a bowl of chips that were stale and cold. My wife's and my son's food came out rather quickly. I was impressed how quick they came to them. The bartender gave one set of silverware to my wife and no one else. As I watched them eat their food, I was wondering where were the food items for his girlfriend and mine. Several minutes later they finally brought out her quesadilla. So I am still watching them eat while all I had were the stale chips to eat. My wife offered me one of her food item. She later confirmed to me that the chicken was dry. My chicken quesadilla finally arrived. I had no silverware so I had to use the stale chip to put the sour cream and other items on my quesadilla. All the entrees do not have sides. I have never heard of a Mexican restaurant that did not give you rice and beans with your order. For the amount that they charge, there should be sides. I ate one quarter of my quesadilla and could not touch anymore. It was bland and again the chicken was dry. I insisted to have it removed from my check and asked for a manager. After telling him about the poor service of delivering the meal separately and all the other issues, he removed 50 percent from my food items. I did not realized that gratuity was included on the check. I wish I saw that as I would have had it removed. There is not a chance I will return and I am looking forward to going to a quality Mexican restaurant for a great meal as I am still starving. Stay away from this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

It was a busy day at the mall and we were able to take a seat right away. Joanna was the server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taco Tuesday 3 for almost 9$ and the beer almost 10? That is not a deal! A deal will be 3 tacos for 7 and the beer also for 6 or max 7.

You are charging normal prices basically. I gave the place a 4 just because of the $ of the beer. I will love to keep going for taco Tuesday, but the place is empty on Tuesdays and they don't have an amazing taco Tuesday deal. Staff is great and the place is very nice, food is great but only go if you do not drink beer for taco Tuesday.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The atmosphere was good and the food was good as well. Only complaint is that it is very hot in the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The atmosphere is festive, the drinks strong, Jyan us a great waiter and the food is average. Not alot of seasoning but definitely plentiful. The street corn is worth a try for sure

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4