El Punto Mexican Cantina

Name: El Punto Mexican Cantina
Address: 58 Webster St, North Tonawanda, New York, USA
Telephone: +17167678686
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

179 votes

#1 of 6 Mexican restaurants in North Tonawanda

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Once the promenade around the North Tonawanda History Museum is over, visit El Punto Mexican Cantina. Luckily you can degust Mexican cuisine. Google users who visited this restaurant state that the most suitable mark is 4.

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Todd Warfield 10 months ago on Google

For some time now, we've been eager to experience El Punto Mexican Cantina on Webster Street in North Tonawanda. Despite our repeated attempts, the obstacle of a lengthy wait for a table, often exceeding 45 minutes with no option for reservations, hindered our plans. However, we finally managed to secure a mid-week reservation at 4 pm, and to our pleasant surprise, there was no wait at all. Upon entering, we were immediately struck by the fun and eclectic decor, highlighted by a prominent VW bus positioned in the center of the room. While certainly whimsical, it did monopolize a significant amount of space, equivalent to about five tables. Additionally, the video screens portraying a Mexican street scene outside added to the ambiance, though we found ourselves anticipating some form of interaction that never materialized. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, we were initially seated at what seemed to be the least desirable table in the establishment, a four-top adjacent to the staff bus stand, affording a direct view into the kitchen. However, upon requesting a change, we were promptly accommodated and relocated to one of the available booths. Unfortunately, it appeared that our concerns regarding table placement and overall dining experience weren't fully grasped by the staff. The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the house margarita, priced at $10, which was expertly crafted and thoroughly enjoyable. However, we were taken aback by the exorbitant cost of a follow-up Diet Coke, priced at $5. Our dining experience took a downward turn with the arrival of the table salsa, which sported an unusual brown hue and gritty texture, reminiscent of mashed black beans. Lacking any discernible heat, it failed to impress, despite being labeled as the fresh house tomato salsa. Additionally, the accompanying chips arrived cold and were packaged in a greasy, white paper bag, further diminishing their appeal. Regrettably, the disappointment extended to the main course, with my trio of tacos—featuring chicken, beef, and shrimp—failing to meet expectations. Served on traditional corn tortillas, they were dominated by an excessive amount of cabbage drenched in lukewarm crema, with the protein offerings lacking in flavor and distinction. Notably absent from the table were salt, pepper, or hot sauce, necessitating a request for condiments. However, the house-bottled options provided—a jalapeno-coffee flavored sauce and a habanero-lime infused variant—failed to pique my interest, leaving me longing for the familiarity of Cholula or Franks Red Hot. Conversely, the Chicken and Bean Burrito, priced at $18, offered a redeeming aspect to the meal. Generously portioned and expertly sauced, it served as a satisfying main course, despite the absence of traditional accompaniments such as rice. In conclusion, while it's evident that considerable effort and investment went into the design and decor of this storefront restaurant, there remains room for improvement in terms of service training and product value. The staff, though well-intentioned, overlooked basic hospitality issues, resulting in a disappointing and lackluster dining experience overall. With a concerted focus on enhancing both service quality and valued menu offerings, El Punto Mexican Cantina hopefully has the potential to elevate its status among favorite local taquerias. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, might be hard to navigate around bus Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Recommendation for vegetarians: Not sure

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Adrianna Beaverhausen 10 months ago on Restaurant Guru

Omg. Apparently I'm not the only one that's been dying to come here, but I can tell you it was worth the wait. My husband and I showed up not know what to expect on Saturday night. When we first walked in we were blown away by the decor, music ambiance and the sheer energy in the room. (It was buzzing/ electric!) We originally asked for a table so we wondered over to the bar, were a tall, smiling bartender dressed up in a vest and tie greated us warmly even though he was shaking two drinks at once. once he dropped us the cocktail menu it was on. He patiently walked us through the cocktails and margaritas, asking for preferences and flavors. After the first round of Margaritas a Mango something and a regular house with salt, we found out his name was Felix. He asked us if we'd rather eat at the bar since there was a long wait.
My husband took to him instantly cause of his knowledge of the different Tequilas and Mezcals and all around liquor items. I thought he was great, super busy behind the bar but never made us feel like we were a hinderance . We talked about how Webster street is evolving, the need for a good Mexican restaurant and bar was needed in the Northtowns. He knows his stuff. Food came out and it was worth the wait. We both got the nachos on the bartenders word and he was right, the Queso is addictive. We also bot got 3 tacos each. Incredible tastes and flavors.
It might be really busy on the weekends but its definitely worth the wait! If you get a chance sit at the bar with Felix, sit back learn and enjoy the show!
We'll be back soon as possible.

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Laura Bailey 11 months ago on Restaurant Guru

Incredible margaritas, food was awesome, great service, great ambiance! My husband and I highly recommend.