Cantina Laredo

We set out for a night of relaxation and fun, excited to try this place for drinks despite the mixed reviews we’d stumbled upon. However, our experience turned out to be a delightful surprise that exceeded our expectations!

From the moment we stepped through the door, the lively atmosphere enveloped us. The place was buzzing with energy, and although it was a busy evening, the staff managed to keep everything running smoothly. We were immediately greeted by a cheerful host who guided us to our table, making us feel welcomed right away.

As we settled in, the menu caught our eye with an enticing array of drink options. Our server was prompt and attentive, expertly guiding us through the specialties of the day. With each sip of our chosen cocktails, we couldn’t help but appreciate the skillful mixology that went into creating them. They were refreshing and perfectly crafted, adding to the vibrant experience of the evening.

We also decided to order some food to accompany our drinks. To our delight, it arrived quickly, and the presentation was impressive. Each dish was flavorful and elevated our dining experience.

Throughout the night, the staff was on top of everything. They kept checking in on us, refilling our drinks, and ensuring we had everything we needed to enjoy our time. It was such a treat to receive such attentive service in a bustling environment.

Overall, our trip was a fantastic outing filled with good vibes, delicious drinks, and satisfying food. It was a testament to how sometimes, great experiences can defy the odds, and we left the place already planning our next visit!

This was a nice change of pace from the traditional Mexican restaurants. They are labeled as “Modern Mexican” on their marquee. They have a different take on the traditional food of Mexico. Very good food at not so expensive pricing. Our waiter was extremely polite and prompt. Wonderful sit down atmosphere.

Really enjoyed the salsa and the food had good flavor, but the service was lacking. I shouldn’t have to ask for a drink refill. Our server took extremely long to even come to our table after we sat down. The place wasn’t crazy busy either. If you are in any sort of rush, then don’t eat here.

I loved everything at this restaurant. The food was wonderful. The staff friendly and attentive. I ordered the traditional tacos and asked for flour tortillas instead of hard shells.

It was a great experience.

The Mall of America is a fun place to visit, the food choices are rough though. Cantina Laredo seemed like one of the better options. Service was good, the menu was clearly designed by someone who knew what they were doing. But I don’t think I’ve ever had such interesting sounding options, with such a glaring lack of seasoning. Very fresh takes on Latin cuisine, but not a salt shaker or chili pepper in the kitchen. Drinks were super boring. Guacamole was nice, but as becoming obvious could use some salt, or acidity. All in all given the dining options at the mall, definitely could do worse but this place is a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime from being solid.

Cinco de Mayo 2024. Went here for lunch at noon and it was not busy. There were 6 of us and we were seated at a table with plenty of room. I got the traditional tacos with rice and beans. The tacos were hard shell with ground beef, lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese. The meat could use more spices and some sour cream but were quite good. We also got the chicken enchiladas which were very meaty but again they needed some more spices.

For being located in the MOA, I expected little longer wait times and higher priced menu. This was far from my expectations. Saturday evening we were sat immediately with chips/salsa and ordered margaritas. Let me tell you – if we could tolerate the alcohol better we’d be here all night. Their drink menu was amazing! So many options to choose from and all modestly priced. Their tacos were 10/10 – cannot wait to come back. For 4 drinks and 2 orders of tacos, $80 was more than reasonable. This place sold us on our first visit. Highly recommend!

The food was good (a little cold)
The manager was amazing. Very friendly and accommodating
Our waitress Claudia was horrible. Never smiled, was very curt not accommodating or even pleasant. We asked for things that took a long time to get, if they ever showed up at all.