Reviews for El Cantaro in Lake Orion, MI
People rave about this place in the Lake Orion Chat Room. No idea why. They claim it?s ?authentic Mexican food? ? suburban... people are weird. First, they change their name frequently. Everyone boasts, ?same owners, they just changed their name to X?like it?s normal. Obviously not just a fun thing to do, it costs money, what are we hiding here? Anyways, walked in and we wereseated. There was a dead fly on the table and it was dusty. Ok, I cleaned the table up myself. Whatever. The menu was nothingexciting. Ordered. I used the restroom, the stall was out of TP. How hard is it to make sure you have TP? Sat back down at thetable. Noticed a spiderweb up above our heads in the middle of the table with a tiny little spider moving around right as ourmeal arrived. Let?s talk food?. The house salsa was mostly tomato and cilantro flavor. The meal with shrimp was so overdone itwas tough to chew. I asked for something to be removed from my plate due to allergies, guess what was front and center on myplate? Had two sodas, one was heavy syrup so much that we had 2 sips and were done and the other was barely any and tasted likesoda water. Service was ok. Not great, and towards the end of our meal we were ignored. However the server had been aroundshortly before we were done to offer boxes, but then didn?t come back for another 15 minutes of us sitting there. Server bringsthe check eventually, as the card was already in hand, and walks away saying that they can take it up when ready. I honestlycan?t think of one positive thing about this experience. I was so hopefully considering the other options for ?Mexican? in townaren?t the best either. This one instantly is at the bottom of that list though. Read more
Under new ownership and could definitely tell. Menu prices are not up to date. Lunch menu was posted at door but not given at... the table. Used to go when it was Mi Zarape but didnt realize it had a new name. Drinks weren't the best tasting. Food was justokay. Was not happy with the changes. Probably will not be returning. Read more
I really liked the Baja tacos!! friendly, family-owned place. The cook came out to see me enjoy my tacos. My son who doesn't... care for fish enjoyed them too. But he recommends their street tacos. And their salsa--perfect. I'm a lightweight so I get happywhen the salsa isn't too spicy. Read more
Do not get delivery from here. You will never receive your order. They disconnected their phone so I could not contact them to... ask for an update. Order was cancelled an hour and a half after it was placed. According to dasher, people were coming in andleaving with their order while he waited. Very poor customer service and will never try this place because of it. Read more
This place is a MUST!!! Unbelievably yummy and authentic! Hands down best Mexican food I've ever had!! Super friendly staff and... great service too !!! Read more
Food was so good the service is also as good as the food. Will definitely come back again.
Delicious food, great for groups and tapas (small plates). The service was okay, not amazing, but certainly nothing bad. Clean... fun atmosphere. Read more
This place is the best Mexican restaurant in Lake Orion. Anyone who eats at the other two places in town, is paying too much... and missing out on authentic mexican food, served by friendly staff that make you feel like family. Hands down the best Mexicanrestaurant in Lake Orion MI.????????? Read more