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Cantina

Mexican Tacos, Mostly Vegan

Worth ordering: Tacosnamed in 33 reviews

Oyster mushroom tacos and fried oyster mushroom plates are frequent favorites.

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Good to know: Book ahead for busy evenings; diners report reserved tables and a packed room.
  • Try the flautas, which several diners praise for their crispy potato filling.
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  • Good to know: Check whether cocktails contain honey if you avoid all animal-derived ingredients.
  • Ask staff to help plan how many small plates and tacos to order; portions can be filling, and the menu is served as individual items.

People mention

Flautas, baja taco and banana blossom taco.

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Also cauliflower dish, fish tacos, margarita, oyster mushroom taco, oyster mushroom tacos and banana blossom tacos.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for fast service, good value, affordable, cozy atmosphere, generous portions and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, quick bites

About

Cantina pairs Mexican-inspired tacos and small plates with cocktails, including oyster mushroom tacos, flautas and mole potatoes; recent diners describe the menu as mostly vegan, with some vegetarian exceptions. It has a casual, bar-with-food feel, and one group reported spending just over £30 per person with drinks while sharing several plates and tacos.

Vegan menu

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107 Heaton Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5NR, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
17:00–23:00
Thursday
17:00–23:00
Friday
17:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–23:00
Sunday
12:00–17:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mushrooms, tempeh, banana blossom

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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