Catrina's Cantina, located in Maggie Valley, NC, is capturing the hearts of diners with its authentic Mexican cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. Customers rave about the rich flavors found in dishes like the enchiladas and shrimp fajitas, which are generously portioned and meticulously prepared. Angela Rogers highlights the exceptional service from staff like Mayra, who ensure that every visit is memorable and welcoming.
Another standout feature at Catrina’s is the delightful bean dip served alongside the freshly made chips and salsa—an unexpected treat that sets a delightful tone for the meal. Mikayla Corral notes that even the margaritas are priced right, enhancing the overall experience without breaking the bank. The family-owned charm adds a personal touch, ensuring that diners feel like part of the community, as noted by Ariadna Franco.
While Atasia Floyd mentioned minor lighting issues, the vibrant atmosphere, filled with laughter and music, makes it easy to overlook. With an impressive commitment to customer satisfaction and high-quality food, Catrina’s Cantina promises a remarkable dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more. If you're in the area and craving authentic Mexican fare, this restaurant should be at the top of your list.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For Catrina's Cantina
Angela Rogers
Jun 16,2025
We loved our experience here. Enjoyed the chips and salsa, guacamole, cheese dip. The enchiladas were delicious! Drinks great! And our server Mayra was super friendly and attentive. If you’re wanting Mexican, this should be your first choice! You can tell they care about their customers and strive to offer excellent food and service. We’ll be back next time we are visiting the beautiful NC mountains!
ARIADNA FRANCO
Jun 14,2025
Really good and authentic food 100% recommend. Friendly staff and family own
Andrew Keller
Jun 3,2025
Delicious! This was the first Mexican restaurant I've been to where beans are brought our with the chips. I had to ask for the salsa, but both the beans and salsa were top notch! I had several refills! Order Chicken Fajitas and the portions were large and it was cooked to perfection! I really really enjoyed my meal and would definitely stop back next time I'm in the area.
Mikayla Corral
May 28,2025
My family and I went on a ski trip and needed a good dinner for our long adventure! Decided to come here and were so impressed and extremely satisfied with everything! The bean dip is to die for! The fajitas for 2 can easily feed 3! Even down to the margaritas and pricing was terrific!! Wish we had one closer to home! Highly recommend it was so delicious!
Atasia Floyd
May 9,2025
I loved my visit here. The prices were reasonable, food was so delicious. I got the shrimp fajitas and the shrimps were so big, I couldn’t finish it all. The servers were so sweet and nice and all of the employees were making the environment more energetic with laughing, playing music, and just casual talking. Their wing appetizer looks and WAS so good. The meat was completely cooked and it was so spicy and good. I only gave the atmosphere review 4 stars because some of the lights were blinking and going out but it’s nothing major.
Schyria Bradley
Apr 13,2025
I was looking for some good Mexican food! And I’m definitely impressed! The customer service was great! They made sure to check on me every step of the of the way the margarita was a 10 out of 10 and the food was made quickly fresh and so good! Portions were great and atmosphere was just nice! If I’m ever in town again I’ll definitely be back there!
Tatiana Davidson
Apr 12,2025
Solid 5 stars! Our family of five went for dinner, and were immediately greeted by very friendly staff who walked us to our table. There is lots of space and fun Dia de Los Muertos decorations... It is also very, very clean. There was lots to choose from on the menu, so there will be something for everybody (including picky eaters). We started with a complementary basket of chips, homemade salsa (which was so incredibly tasty), and bean dip - so good! Our meals came out quickly and were absolutely delicious plus the portion sizes were enormous! This is the first time in years we’ve had to ask for boxes to bring home leftovers (I am already looking forward to them) - and the price was just right! We are only in Maggie Valley for a few days, but are going to definitely squeeze another trip to Catrina’s before we leave.
Nick Miller
Mar 26,2025
I read many of the reviews about this place before my fiancee and I decided to eat here. The one thing I will agree with is that the "free" beans as a starter were bland. The Enchiladas she ordered were tender and very delicious. As for the Barria Tacos I ordered under their specials menu were simply amazing I have ordered it every where I go and there were simply 5 star. We both highly recommend this place if your looking for Mexican in the area. Note: they don't have a spicy margaritas on the menu but the bartender wiped up a very good jalapeno margarita that was very satisfying.
Reviews For Catrina's Cantina