El Cantarito

709 Plaza Dr, Chesterton
(219) 728-6962

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Lori Hunter

Perfect tortilla chips - thin and flavorful. The Torta de Cochanita had THE MOST AMAZING pork ever. The tomato actually had grill marks on it. Avocado was diced and perfectly fresh. The bread was fresh baked. The combination of onion, poblano and bacon, took an amazing torta to off the charts outstanding. On a 5 star scale, this place was an 8. What a gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fred Collins

Accommodated our group of 10 without any hesitation. There were larger groups. So it got noisy. But all having fun.
Stephanie served our table well and promptly. Thank you...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristin Cernat

We have been going here for years and years and it is always the same great food and service. Well done guys!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark H. Smith

The restaurant was clean and tidy. The food is okay. Table service is extremely slow. Prices are on the higher end of what you'd expect in a strip mall. Portions are large, but once again, the price reflects that. Would go back again but would not be my first choice.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Michele R

My husband and I dined here tonight and we were surprised by the gourmet Mexican food. I had the best burrito ever! I ordered the Fajita Burrito with grilled chicken and OMG it was out of this world! It had carmelized onions, strips of tender chicken, exquisite seasonings, a delectable cheese sauce dripping over the top and more! It came with a side of delicious rice, gaucamole, pica de gayo that I topped with cilantro. I asked the waitress for some to sprinkle over my meal. My husband had the taco trio meal and was very impressed by the quantity and the incredibly tasty tacos! Both our meals were very generous in size and we took home our leftovers. The wait staff is fast and very courteous. We had chips and salsa delivered to our table twice without us even asking! If you are looking for incredible tasting authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go! Great prices, excellent food and incredible service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eve Orris

Worse food ever. I have never had a burrito that salty in all my life.
More guacamole then ever needs to be a a plate. The waitress was a snob. She was not helpful at all. I sent my plate back my boyfriend didn't eat his and we walked out paying over $50 .. I don't know how this place is open I feel like they owe us for trying their disgusting food.

jennifer baldwin

Chipotle shrimp tacos were delicious!
Only 4 stars for atmosphere because the air conditioning definitely needed to be a bit colder.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chase \u0026 Kara Brodowski

We did catering for a party from here and the food was amazing. Absolutely the best mexican food i have had in a LONG time. We will cater from here again.

Food: 5

Milan Dave

Best Mexico restaurant in town. Excellent service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chimichanga Dinner, Small Chips and 4oz Salsa

Fernando Flores

It's good food. But it's sometimes a hit or miss.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Taco Trio

silky dave

It was really nice food. Came first time here. Very authentic Mexican food. I love Mexican food. Love their complimentary spicy salsa with chips. Also, we ordered the jelepeno popers ( they made it vegetarian), and it was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

paul jankovich

Carried out and sat at the bar while they made my food. Enchiladas en Mole was great. Only complaint was I am convinced that the menu said guacamole salad, but there was no guacamole... the flan was good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danish Qureshi

PLEASE DO NOT FIRE YOUR WORKERS. The food and service is amazing. I went 06/21/2025 for dinner. I got carne asada and my fiancé got the chicken fajitas. I’m half Mexican and my fiancé is full Mexican. We know how good Mexican is supposed to taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donald Clifton

Nice little Mexican joint. One of the better ones in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Peter Blankenship

The wait person assisted me in choosing from the menu. I received a great outcome. The chimichanga was excellent.

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