La Cantina, Southampton

Had the very same experinece. Rude attitude, waited too much for my order and did not like the food at all.

Appalling. Dining out with a group of foodies for a colleague's leaving meal, we were hoping that La Cantina would be a great party place to be. But quite the contrary. Food was slow, cold, service was rude, slow and prompted a number of the group to independently raise complaints.

We had a dreadful meal at La Cantina, Southampton last week. We had to keep asking to be served either to order drinks or food. We had to chase up our meals. Despite asking for the tapas to come with the main meals, as some people had ordered tapas instead of a main meal, they came seperately. Half our group had finished eating before the rest got their meals.

My ribs had virtually no meat left on them. No more than a couple of mouthfuls. I also couldn't be sure if I was crunching on burnt meat or bone. The 6 potatoe wedges didn't make it a filling meal either. I ended up going home and cooking dinner.

All in all an expensive place with small portions, poor quality food and shocking service.

I visit La Catina, an excellent Mexican restaurant, whenever I am in Southampton and always have a good time. The food is top notch with good sized portions & its one of the few places in Southampton I can take clients to. If in doubt go for the nachos, then the BBQ ribs - washed down with copious amounts of flavoured tequila or the well made margharitas of course. And the bill at the end of the evening is always a pleasant surprise. I reckon it would make an excellent spot for a party or celebration - but just remember to book in advance!!

I have now visited the La Catina restaurant both at lunchtime and during the evening. On both occassions I experienced an extremely friendly welcome from the staff and the food was in my opinion, the best Mexican style cuisine in the area. I would have no hesitation about recommending La Cantina to anyone.