Best happy hour in Madison!! The pitchers of Margaritas and tacos never fail to disappoint. Staff is always so friendly, and I've never had bad service here. Highly highly recommend!!!!
M R
Nice atmosphere in this cozy little eatery near the Wisconsin State Capitol. Food was prepared fresh and they are tasty! The portion was just enough no left over to bag. Price was very modest. Kudos! Will definitely come back again when in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maura K
Great food. Wonderful service. The tequila shot options are a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellena Augh
I love their shrimp tacos! They were recommended to us by our bartender Julia :) Also made us such tasty drinks during our happy hour~ some complications involved with our food but the experience was so nice, it didnt matter :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucius Woodson
Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and the adult beverages hit the spot! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sabrina S.
The food is amazing! The queso here is a must have and it goes very well with the classic burrito. The restaurant itself is not the most spacious but it's still a great vibe. The service in the other hand is...not the best. Our server was quite rude to one of our friends who mentioned we had a birthday in the group. She also forgot to give us pens when we got the bill so maybe she was new? Nevertheless, we were never offered desert and we got nothing for my friend's birthday either, knowing Canteen gives out birthday treats.
Quinn Hoffmann
The food was fantastic. Went back to back nights and got different things both nights, both times the food was fantastic. On top of that the service and people is out of this world.
Happy hour after 9pm is a must! I love the pork belly tacos, and the spicy margarita is amazing. Our waiter Mecca was great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tacos
Hicham Alaoui
I was literally disappointed with the quality of the food, The Mexican street corn is very sour and the tacos very dry. I’m not huge fan of review but this one. I couldn’t hold it I called for pick up ,and they put me in the hold over 6 minutes somebody hang up on
The happy hr used to be great! But they put their Margaritas on tap and the quality of it's not nearly the same. I noticed it tasted different. I asked the server. She told me in order to put in on tap theres a little Carbonationon. Because the margarita was not fresh made and gave me a stomachache (carbonation). I had been going there for last year at happy hr. I m very disappointed and the sever didn't not offer me anything. I left 1/2 of my Margarita on the table and still gave her a decent tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Nikki Biddick
Honestly, the best nachos I’ve ever had! Atmosphere and service were also fantastic!! Finally, I really appreciated that you take reservations!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Knepper
We are from Dubuque and rarely get a night out as parents . Booked a hotel and headed to Madison for a one night getaway . Amongst all dinner spots , we chose here and made our reservation for 7:30 on a Saturday .By 8pm we didn’t even have our drinks ordered let alone a waiter . I had to find the hostess to ask for someone , anyone . When he finally came to our table , I was excited to get started . While all other tables were doted on , it seemed ours was invisible the entire time . Our appetizer came out after our food , chicken was room temp on my dish , etc etc . It was all a mess . Our waiter Luke helped other staff with their tables while we sat waiting for anything .By almost 9pm , we finally placed our credit card out to signal we needed out of here ASAP . We honestly never get out , so when we do , we easily tip 50% . All we wanted was an experience that matched our planning for a nice night . I’m not interested in a gift card , we’ll never go back . But I do think some sort of management deserves to know that this sort of service is happening regardless of how busy the night is . We booked a reservation and we should have been accounted for . Earlier in the day we ate at Cento and I’d highly recommend that instead .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tera B.
My brother and I went there this past Sunday for brunch at 11 AM, sat at the bar. I've been there many times, it was his first. One of my fave spots in the city. I had the Ranchero Tacos & the Pork Belly tacos... as always, amazing. He had the Birria Tacos which he said were astounding. I wish I could remember the name of the server/bar tender that took care of us; she was so fun and conversational we loved chatting with her! I had the spicy margarita and a Paloma. Both great. I will always recommend Cantten!
Grace S.
I was looking forward to trying this place for some time now... My friends and I made a reservation to avoid a wait, as the previous Tuesday we were turned away at 9:00PM because they were booked. The staff was friendly and welcoming when we arrived. The atmosphere was lively and trendy. Duritos were brought to our table when we sat down. I started off by ordering a spicy margarita and chips & guac. The margarita was tasty and not too sweet. The guac was very small and bland and the chips were not very good. I asked the waitress what to choose between the the barbacoa tacos and the fish tacos; she recommended the barbacoa tacos. It cost $10.50 for two street-size tacos with no side. The meat was incredibly dry and flavorless. There was so much cabbage piled on the tacos that they completely fell apart. My friends ordered smothered burritos... for $17 a piece. Again, no sides came with the burritos. The flavor of the fish burritos was good, but the style of potatoes was bizarre for a burrito. The server was kind and accommodating, although we felt quite rushed. We were in and out of the restaurant in less than an hour. I knew that Canteen would be a far cry from authentic Mexican, but I was wildly disappointed by the overpriced and flavorless food. Honestly, I would choose Belair Cantina over Canteen... which is saying A LOT.
Best happy hour in Madison!! The pitchers of Margaritas and tacos never fail to disappoint. Staff is always so friendly, and I've never had bad service here. Highly highly recommend!!!!
Nice atmosphere in this cozy little eatery near the Wisconsin State Capitol. Food was prepared fresh and they are tasty! The portion was just enough no left over to bag. Price was very modest. Kudos! Will definitely come back again when in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Wonderful service. The tequila shot options are a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love their shrimp tacos! They were recommended to us by our bartender Julia :) Also made us such tasty drinks during our happy hour~ some complications involved with our food but the experience was so nice, it didnt matter :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Customer service was excellent, food was delicious and the adult beverages hit the spot! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food is amazing! The queso here is a must have and it goes very well with the classic burrito. The restaurant itself is not the most spacious but it's still a great vibe. The service in the other hand is...not the best. Our server was quite rude to one of our friends who mentioned we had a birthday in the group. She also forgot to give us pens when we got the bill so maybe she was new? Nevertheless, we were never offered desert and we got nothing for my friend's birthday either, knowing Canteen gives out birthday treats.
The food was fantastic. Went back to back nights and got different things both nights, both times the food was fantastic. On top of that the service and people is out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duritos, Enchiladas, Carnitas, Guacamole
good food and they’re so nice there!!!!
Happy hour after 9pm is a must! I love the pork belly tacos, and the spicy margarita is amazing. Our waiter Mecca was great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Tacos
I was literally disappointed with the quality of the food, The Mexican street corn is very sour and the tacos very dry. I’m not huge fan of review but this one. I couldn’t hold it I called for pick up ,and they put me in the hold over 6 minutes somebody hang up on
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Mexican Street Corn, Brisket
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The happy hr used to be great! But they put their Margaritas on tap and the quality of it's not nearly the same. I noticed it tasted different. I asked the server. She told me in order to put in on tap theres a little Carbonationon. Because the margarita was not fresh made and gave me a stomachache (carbonation). I had been going there for last year at happy hr. I m very disappointed and the sever didn't not offer me anything. I left 1/2 of my Margarita on the table and still gave her a decent tip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Honestly, the best nachos I’ve ever had! Atmosphere and service were also fantastic!! Finally, I really appreciated that you take reservations!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are from Dubuque and rarely get a night out as parents . Booked a hotel and headed to Madison for a one night getaway . Amongst all dinner spots , we chose here and made our reservation for 7:30 on a Saturday .By 8pm we didn’t even have our drinks ordered let alone a waiter . I had to find the hostess to ask for someone , anyone . When he finally came to our table , I was excited to get started . While all other tables were doted on , it seemed ours was invisible the entire time . Our appetizer came out after our food , chicken was room temp on my dish , etc etc . It was all a mess . Our waiter Luke helped other staff with their tables while we sat waiting for anything .By almost 9pm , we finally placed our credit card out to signal we needed out of here ASAP . We honestly never get out , so when we do , we easily tip 50% . All we wanted was an experience that matched our planning for a nice night . I’m not interested in a gift card , we’ll never go back . But I do think some sort of management deserves to know that this sort of service is happening regardless of how busy the night is . We booked a reservation and we should have been accounted for . Earlier in the day we ate at Cento and I’d highly recommend that instead .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
My brother and I went there this past Sunday for brunch at 11 AM, sat at the bar. I've been there many times, it was his first. One of my fave spots in the city. I had the Ranchero Tacos & the Pork Belly tacos... as always, amazing. He had the Birria Tacos which he said were astounding. I wish I could remember the name of the server/bar tender that took care of us; she was so fun and conversational we loved chatting with her! I had the spicy margarita and a Paloma. Both great. I will always recommend Cantten!
I was looking forward to trying this place for some time now... My friends and I made a reservation to avoid a wait, as the previous Tuesday we were turned away at 9:00PM because they were booked. The staff was friendly and welcoming when we arrived. The atmosphere was lively and trendy. Duritos were brought to our table when we sat down. I started off by ordering a spicy margarita and chips & guac. The margarita was tasty and not too sweet. The guac was very small and bland and the chips were not very good. I asked the waitress what to choose between the the barbacoa tacos and the fish tacos; she recommended the barbacoa tacos. It cost $10.50 for two street-size tacos with no side. The meat was incredibly dry and flavorless. There was so much cabbage piled on the tacos that they completely fell apart. My friends ordered smothered burritos... for $17 a piece. Again, no sides came with the burritos. The flavor of the fish burritos was good, but the style of potatoes was bizarre for a burrito. The server was kind and accommodating, although we felt quite rushed. We were in and out of the restaurant in less than an hour. I knew that Canteen would be a far cry from authentic Mexican, but I was wildly disappointed by the overpriced and flavorless food. Honestly, I would choose Belair Cantina over Canteen... which is saying A LOT.