Local Cantina Hilliard

A lovely mid-week lunch! The space is an open/outdoor concept which means you can decide whether to be in the sun or in some shade. Even though it was hot outside, the actual seating space inside was cool enough. Overall, the decor, music, and floorplan had a really fun atmosphere. It is for this atmosphere and impeccable service that I've rated them so highly as the food was a little more interesting. Given how many chips are eaten in a single sitting, I was pleasantly surprised to see the chips and salsa were self-serve. However, I would consider the chips a bit bland in comparison to other restaurants. The queso isn't what I want from queso. It was more of a paste than a general queso blanco which I prefer. However, the more you eat of it, the better it becomes, so be sure to eat your money's worth of the order. The Smothered Burrito (which I ordered as a bowl for gluten sensitivity) was delicious! It was savory, cheesy, saucey, and had a surprisingly deep flavor that was just asking to be scooped and eaten with chips. The Baja Shrimp Tacos were not out of this world, especially for the price, but they were still good. Good shrimp is good so, if that's what you're looking for, you'll be satisfied. If we're strictly speaking in terms of food, there are plenty of better and cheaper options around. But, paired with its fun 'hangout' atmosphere and great service, the total experience is well worth a trip even if you may find better Mexican food elsewhere.

Excellent gluten free menu. Quick Service. High quality food.