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La Cantina de Don Porfirio, Vancouver, BC

La Cantina de Don Porfirio

4.4
4.4
48 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Mexico City’s old downtown’s style canteen.
Cantina como las del centro de la #CDMX
No hay amor más sincero, que el amor por la comida.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (604) 566-5557
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rosy
  • Catering
    Email us on donpcantina@gmail.com to enquire about your Catering requirements
  • Private party facilities
    Email us on donpcantina@gmail.com to enquire about your next Private Event
  • Area
    South Main
  • Cross Street
    8th Ave and Main St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    99 bus
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cantina de Don Porfirio is a "quaint little place" known for its delicious margaritas and authentic tacos. Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, "fantastic service," and unique drinks like the Don Porfirio Margarita. Perfect for date nights or casual hangouts, this spot offers an "authentic Mexican experience" with great value.

48 Reviews
  1. South

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bad wine list. Mediocre good. Chips are too thick and cold. Sauces should be in bowls. Not a great happy hour. I would choose the one on Granville Island in a heart beat. Margaritas not bad. No grand marnier. Sad. It’s cold in there and the menus are dirty. Total 3/10

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  2. Kelli

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We didn’t actually dine at the restaurant. When we arrived for our 7 pm reservation they informed us that there was a private function from 7 pm onwards for the entire restaurant. OpenTable and the restaurant should not have accepted our reservation request.

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  3. Trish

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were excellent. Our waiter made some great recommendations.

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  4. MariaB

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    These were the most authentic tacos I’ve had since I moved to Canada and the service was great. Will go back soon

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  5. EmilioC

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic, lots of beverage choice and fantastic service

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the place is very eclectic and on point, the service was great and the drinks were some of the best we have had…a really great date night or casual hang spot…love it!

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  7. LauraH

    Vancouver

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was delicious. I had the Quesada with Asada and Chorizo. Also had a mock margarita that was very refreshing

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  8. 604Globetrotter

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Mexican experience with great service. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food and fantastic service. We’re already planning to go back soon.

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  10. Seafood

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute little spot with delicious food! My favourite was the Don Porfirio Margarita with activated charcoal - phenomenal. Highly recommend the tuna tostada as well.

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FAQs

La Cantina de Don Porfirio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 566-5557.

La Cantina de Don Porfirio is rated 4.4 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for La Cantina de Don Porfirio

151 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th Ave and Main St
  • Area
    South Main
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    99 bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rosy
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 566-5557
  • Catering
    Email us on donpcantina@gmail.com to enquire about your Catering requirements
  • Private party facilities
    Email us on donpcantina@gmail.com to enquire about your next Private Event
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