CT Cantina & Taqueria
Dania Pointe, Dania Beach
Restaurant in Dania Beach, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
CT Cantina & Taqueria delivers straightforward counter-service tacos and tortas at 176 N Pointe Dr, open daily from noon onward. Walk-in only, no reservations required, with quick turnover during lunch and a menu built for speed. Pricing falls between fast-casual chains and food trucks, making it a practical midpoint for the corridor.
About CT Cantina & Taqueria
CT Cantina & Taqueria is a casual venue in Dania Beach. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–10 PM. The dress code is casual. For menu items, ordering format, pricing, reservations, seating, and service style, check directly with the venue before you go.
Visit Basics and What to Expect
CT Cantina & Taqueria is in Dania Beach and has a casual dress code, making it reasonable to approach as a low-key dining option rather than a formal one. If the exact layout, seating, ordering process, or wait times matter for your visit, confirm current service details with the restaurant.
Menu, Pricing, and Ordering Strategy
Because dishes, prices, portions, specials, dietary accommodations, and takeout or delivery options can change, check CT Cantina & Taqueria directly for the current menu, pricing, and any ordering guidance.
Booking, Timing, and What Else to Consider
CT Cantina & Taqueria’s hours are 12–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12–11 PM Friday and Saturday. For reservation availability, peak wait times, parking, and seating details, confirm directly if timing is important. If you are comparing dining options, you may also look at Cucina Dania Beach, Grampa's Restaurant, Padrino's Dania Beach, Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale, or Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval. For a broader overview, consult our full Dania Beach restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 176 N Pointe Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cttacos.com
- Phone
- +1-000-000-0000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
CT Cantina & Taqueria presents a classic cantina energy where drinks and food share equal billing and the room is built for lingering. The tone is neighborhood-first: regulars and locals shape the rhythm more than transient tourist traffic. Service and seating invite conversation and communal dining rather than quick turns, so tables often feel active and convivial. The setting reads casual and social rather than formal—less about fuel-the-night speed and more about occupying the room with a group, a pitcher of margaritas, and a mix of small plates and tacos that travel well across the table.
Best For
This is a spot built for groups and casual hangouts: teams of friends, after-work gatherings, and anyone who likes to order a variety of dishes to share. The menu’s breadth is explicitly positioned to satisfy parties with differing appetites, so it’s well suited to mixed groups who want drinks and food in equal measure. It’s particularly useful for neighborhood dining rather than destination tasting—guests come to linger, trade plates, and keep conversations going over cocktails rather than racing through a single-course meal.
Ordering Tips
Approach ordering with sharing in mind: the cantina format rewards a mix of items rather than single-dish focus. Bring a group and consider ordering multiple small plates alongside tacos, and don’t skip the cocktails—pitchers are called out in the description as part of the social ritual. Pace the meal to linger; the room is designed to be occupied rather than turned, so plan for a relaxed cadence of dishes that arrive to the table for everyone to sample rather than a single plated course per person.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting atmosphere centered around tacos, tequila, and Mexican tradition.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 176 N Pointe Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale, Notable alternative
- Cucina Dania Beach, Notable alternative
- Padrino's Dania Beach, Notable alternative
- Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, Notable alternative
- Grampa's Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Dania Beach's sit-down options, CT Cantina & Taqueria trades tableside service for speed and lower check averages. Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale operates at the opposite end of the spectrum, all-you-can-eat churrasco with full table service, triple the per-person spend, and a two-hour timeline. If your priority is a quick, filling lunch without committing to a long meal, the taqueria wins. For groups celebrating an occasion or looking for a more structured dining experience, Rodizio delivers the tableside theater.
Cucina Dania Beach and Padrino's Dania Beach both offer sit-down Italian formats with reservations encouraged during weekend dinner. Both run higher on price and slower on service than CT Cantina, but you gain waiter attention and a fuller beverage program. For a solo lunch or a weekday office break, the taqueria's counter model is faster. For a Friday night with four people who want wine pairings, Cucina or Padrino's makes more sense.
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval brings upscale Latin fusion to the Seminole Hard Rock, with cocktails, white tablecloths, and a check that climbs past $60 per person before drinks. It's the splurge pick in the category, while CT Cantina remains the value leader. Grampa's Restaurant occupies the middle, American comfort food, table service, moderate pricing, and appeals to families looking for a relaxed dinner without the taqueria's bare-bones setup. Choose CT Cantina when time matters more than ambiance, and shift to Grampa's or Toro when the occasion calls for a longer, more composed meal.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| CT Cantina & Taqueria | Dania Beach | No published awards |
| Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale | Dania Beach | No published awards |
| Cucina Dania Beach | Dania Beach | No published awards |
| Padrino's Dania Beach | Dania Beach | No published awards |
| Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval | Dania Beach | No published awards |
| Grampa's Restaurant | Dania Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CT Cantina & Taqueria good for a special occasion?
CT Cantina & Taqueria has a casual dress code, so it is best evaluated as a casual Dania Beach option. For a celebration, compare it with other options such as Cucina Dania Beach, Padrino's Dania Beach, or Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval.
What should a first-timer know about CT Cantina & Taqueria?
First-timers can start with the basics: CT Cantina & Taqueria is in Dania Beach, the dress code is casual, and the venue is open 12–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12–11 PM Friday and Saturday. For ordering, seating, parking, and wait times, check directly before visiting.
What should I order at CT Cantina & Taqueria?
What are alternatives to CT Cantina & Taqueria in Dania Beach?
Names to compare include Cucina Dania Beach, Grampa's Restaurant, and Padrino's Dania Beach. You may also consider Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Fort Lauderdale or Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval when comparing broader dining options.
