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Cantina Bar is a Mexican-themed bar and restaurant on Darling Street, Balmain, formerly Contessa Balmain. The room is dark timber with taqueria music, lively at night and relaxed at weekend brunch. Tacos and margaritas are the draw, and Ann Cashman Reserve is a 5-minute walk away.
About Cantina Bar
Food at Cantina Bar
The menu is Mexican: tacos in many varieties, a six-taco tasting plate, burrito bowls, chimichangas, tostadas, a cubano sandwich, beef tartare with corn chips and sausage-and-prawn skewers. Fish tacos arrive crumbed, with pickled cabbage, a chipotle-style drizzle and pickled jalapeno. Churros and a dessert plate finish many meals. It has vegetarian options and a kids' menu, and brunch is served on weekends.
What to order: Beef and grilled prawn tacos · Fish tacos · Churros dessert plate
Cocktails at Cantina Bar
Margaritas are the drink reviewers mention most, including passionfruit and mango versions with a chili rim. Reviewers describe them as fruity, flavourful and generous with the alcohol. Cocktail specials and half-price bottles of wine are advertised on the footpath boards, and the venue was previously Contessa Balmain.
Facilities at Cantina Bar
What visitors say about Cantina Bar?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Tacos get steady praise, especially the beef and grilled prawn
- 💬Margaritas, particularly passionfruit, are a highlight
- 💬Staff are welcoming, even late in the evening
- 💬The fit-out and music give a relaxed taqueria feel
Near Cantina Bar
Visitor tips for Cantina Bar
- ✓Monday to Wednesday it opens from 4 pm; the other days it opens at 11 am.
- ✓The six-taco tasting plate suits sharing among a group.
- ✓Ann Cashman Reserve is a 5-minute walk for a stroll before or after.
Getting to Cantina Bar
350 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041. Tables sit inside with some seating out front.
FAQ
Was Cantina Bar previously Contessa Balmain?
Yes, the venue at 350 Darling St traded as Contessa Balmain before becoming Cantina Bar.
What food does Cantina Bar serve?
Mexican dishes such as tacos, burrito bowls, chimichangas, tostadas and churros, with vegetarian options and a kids' menu.
Does Cantina Bar serve brunch?
Yes, a weekend brunch is offered, with the kitchen open from 11 am Thursday to Sunday.