
Maria's Cantina
Airways Blvd, Southaven
Restaurant in Southaven, United States
The Read
Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Maria's Cantina is an easy-booking Southaven option for a casual meal rather than a high-polish special occasion. Choose it when convenience and a relaxed setting matter more than awards, tasting-menu structure, or a clearly published price tier; cross-shop Tekila Modern Mexican for a livelier nearby alternative or Mesquite Chop House for a more occasion-driven dinner.
About Maria's Cantina
Maria's Cantina is a Southaven option with a casual dress code and a direct published schedule. The safest and most useful frame is deliberately simple: consider it when you want a casual local meal, and avoid building plans around specifics such as menu format, price, seating, takeout, delivery, or special accommodations unless you have confirmed them directly. In practice, that means this is a listing to treat with restraint. The clearest takeaway is a casual Southaven venue rather than a restaurant that should be overinterpreted from limited details.
Expectations should stay practical. It is best approached as a casual choice rather than an awards- or chef-driven fine-dining destination, so it does not support the kind of deeper read that a more extensively documented restaurant might. There is no reliable basis for promising a particular dining style beyond the casual positioning, and that distinction matters when choosing where to spend an evening. If you are comparing nearby choices, Mesquite Chop House is one option to cross-shop. Tekila Modern Mexican is another option to compare when deciding where to go, especially if the choice is less about a fixed plan and more about finding the right fit for the moment.
Book this for an easy local meal, not a polished splurge
The case for considering Maria's Cantina is its casual positioning and clear weekly hours: it is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and open Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. That schedule gives the page its most concrete planning value, particularly for diners trying to understand whether the restaurant fits a weekday visit, a standard evening window, or a slightly later Friday or Saturday meal. Beyond those basics, treat details that matter to your group as items to confirm directly with the venue. That includes anything that could affect comfort, timing, or suitability.
For first-timers, the smart move is to keep the plan simple and verify anything specific before relying on it, including seating, menu details, dietary needs, or group arrangements. That approach keeps the venue in the right lane: useful for a casual Southaven meal when the basic schedule works, but not something to load with assumptions. If you are coordinating with other people, it is especially worth confirming the details that would make or break the outing before everyone commits. For a broader scan before committing, compare Maria's Cantina with other dining options.
Planning details
- Location
- 6717 Airways Blvd Suite 102, Southaven, MS 38671
- Website
- mariascantina.com
- Phone
- +16627725926
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Maria's Cantina leans into the straightforward warmth of a neighborhood cantina, favoring informality over flash. The dining room reflects a communal ethos (everyday cooking and shared plates rather than elevated, destination-driven presentations) so the mood stays approachable and unpretentious. Set on a busy Airways Boulevard strip, the restaurant reads more like a local staple than a design-forward spot; it fits comfortably among chains and independents, offering a lively, cozy place where regulars and families come for honest food and convivial company.
Best For
This is a place built for relaxed, social meals: family dinners, group nights out, and casual hangouts all suit the cantina format. The emphasis on affordable, everyday cooking makes it an easy pick for weeknight or weekend dinners, and the communal approach works well for sharing plates or ordering a few mains to pass around. Located in a commercial dining corridor, it also fits routine dining routines: quick neighborhood meals or more leisurely gatherings without the formality of upscale Mexican spots nearby.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures and the cantina spirit: the Spicy Jalapeno Burger and Maria's Margaritas are highlighted as go-to items, so they make sensible first choices. The menu’s communal focus suggests ordering a mix to share: start with a couple of small plates or starters if available, pair favorites with a margarita, and expect straightforward, comforting preparations rather than tasting-menu finery. Given the informal, neighborhood setting, plan on relaxed pacing and a convivial table dynamic.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and energetic environment appealing to families and individuals alike.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Margaritas
Signature Dishes
- Spicy Jalapeno Burger
- Maria's Margaritas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6717 Airways Blvd Suite 102, Southaven, MS 38671
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Tekila Modern Mexican if the group wants a livelier night with a clearer modern-Mexican angle. Choose Mesquite Chop House if the meal is a celebration and the room needs to feel more polished.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Southaven
Maria's Cantina is the lower-friction pick in this set: easier to approach than a steakhouse plan and better suited to a casual dinner than a formal celebration. Tekila Modern Mexican is the closest comparison for diners who want a more styled room and a livelier night out, while Maria's Cantina is the simpler choice when the goal is an easy local meal.
For seafood, Juicy Seafood is the cleaner category call. For Southern-leaning comfort food, Georgia Blue gives the meal a different angle. If the dinner is a birthday, client meal, or date where ambiance carries more weight, Mesquite Chop House is the stronger choice.
Magnolia Bend Grille sits outside the immediate Southaven set, so it is less convenient for a quick local booking. Keep Maria's Cantina on the list when ease matters; choose one of the peers when the occasion needs a clearer format or stronger category identity.
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Around this place
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Compare Maria's Cantina
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Maria's Cantina | Southaven | No published awards |
| Juicy Seafood | Southaven | No published awards |
| Georgia Blue | Southaven | No published awards |
| Tekila Modern Mexican | Southaven | No published awards |
| Mesquite Chop House | Southaven | No published awards |
| Magnolia Bend Grille | Nesbit | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maria's Cantina good for a special occasion?
Maria's Cantina is a casual Southaven option. If you are planning for a specific occasion, compare it with alternatives such as Tekila Modern Mexican or Mesquite Chop House and confirm the details that matter before deciding.
What should a first-timer know about Maria's Cantina?
Start with the basics: Maria's Cantina is in Southaven, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday, and is open Tuesday through Sunday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday until 10 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Maria's Cantina?
The schedule starts at 11 AM Tuesday through Sunday, with closing at 9 PM most open days and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Can Maria's Cantina accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a larger party, contact Maria's Cantina directly; Mesquite Chop House is another option to compare while you confirm what fits the group.
What are alternatives to Maria's Cantina?
Options to compare include Juicy Seafood, Georgia Blue, Tekila Modern Mexican, and Mesquite Chop House.




