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Cantina Kahlo

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Top rated Mexican restaurants in Manama


Address

Building 173, Road 2803, Al Seef, Block 428 Al Seef District, Manama, Bahrain

Website

www.ritzcarlton.com

Contact

+973 1758 6401

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (445 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 1 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 1 pm to 1 am
  • Saturday: 1 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Mexican (27) tacos (22) good (21) great (21) service (17) atmosphere (12) restaurant (11) Bahrain (10) time (10) band (10)
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  • 5/5 Jennifer S. 3 years ago on Google
    I am a Texas girl and this is the best Mexican/tex mex type food that I’ve found in Bahrain so far! There is so much attention to presentation and quality, everything was cooked to perfection. I am picky when it comes to ceviche, properly cooked steak and good salsa/guacamole and these exceeded my expectations. Brunch here is such a fun time, even with Covid measures in place! The Mariachi band is lively and elevated the mood overall. I have come here several times and tried other mexican food on the island and this always far surpasses the rest!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lawrence 1 year ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Nice Mexican restaurant but definitely on the pricey side. Had the Guacamole, Octopus Civiche, the 6 Taco Platter, Churros, and a bottle of water. The fish taco was outstanding and the Churros were good but the rest were not to my liking. Total bill was BD 52 so pretty expensive for that amount of food. Would recommend if you have the money laying around. Staff were great, friendly and the service was on point.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wild M. 2 years ago on Google
    Try Ceviche Hamachi for appetisers and the Taquiza 6 Pcs .. so yuum For the drinks try the Habanero 👌🏻
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdulrahman 2 years ago on Google
    ✅ Top class service from start to end ✅ Entertaining vibes with live music ✅ Indoor and outdoor seats ✅ Prices were reasonable and good value ✅ Churros really outstanding, tasty and not greasy. Absolutely recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eng. Abdullah A. 1 year ago on Google • 517 reviews
    Different Mexican restaurant but in a good way. Menu is bit confusing at the beginning but staff are attentive and helpful. Food taste is really good. The Tacos which is the really mexican were just ok especially the chicken. Nice for a bite and good ambience and the live band and great view and surroundings.

  • 5/5 Mahmoud K. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing place. Very delicious Mexican cuisine with a very nice atmosphere. They play live music at the guests’ tables which provides a complete experience. We were served by Arian who was very friendly and helped us choose dishes from the menu. The prices are fair considering the wonderful experience you would get here. We tried the following dishes : Guacamole Khalo : 5/5 Gorditas de chorizo :4.5/5 Queso fundido con champiniones: 5/5 Sopes de carne : 4/5 Camarones gobernador tacos: 4/5 Barbacoa tacos : 4/5 Alambre tacos : 4/5 Would definitely come back again and again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sumit T. 7 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and band. Food is not so great though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waleed R. 5 months ago on Google • 405 reviews
    The outdoor area is excellent and not too crowded feeling. The food and service are outstanding...nice for couples or a group. The live music was also very entertaining

  • 5/5 Nasstophria 9 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Amazing experience. I'll be definitely going back when I'm craving Mexican food! Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 רועי �. 2 years ago on Google • 316 reviews
    Exceptional and cozy atmosphere, the noise of the fountain and the music of the band creates a very pleasant excited Excellent food! Very beautiful, good and large portions. Excellent service, very fast, alcohol drinks in a suitable Mexican selection Experience, highly recommend! I really enjoyed it.

  • 4/5 N W K (. 1 year ago on Google
    🍽Food 4/5 🤵🏽Service 4/5 🪑Ambiance 4/5 📝To sum up my experience, I had more than just the tacos but didn’t take any pictures. The food is good but definitely not worth the price at ALL! I wouldn’t come back unless I was invited out for a meal. It’s very rare for me to take in price as a factor but its jaw dropping for me and unfortunately they need to reduce the price of their meals and drinks. I can’t recall how much do they serve each individual item on the menu but I remember for just guacamole, ceviche and 6 tacos with 3 bottles of water I believe I paid around BD60 total. Again, this was a month ago but I do remember it being very expensive for its quality of fine dining.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fadi J R. 2 years ago on Google
    Not my first time there and not my first review of the place, yet still a five-star experience! Love the atmosphere, the delicious food, and the awesome mariachi band. Such a delicious and enjoyable Mexican food, excellent margaritas, and very good price vs quality you get. Must visit, and must try the seafood ceviches, the mix of tacos, and the margaritas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryt T. 3 years ago on Google
    I used to love this place but visited a while back with a big group and food quality has become very poor. Let me start first with my booking issue, we had a booking at a specific time and then I was forced to change my booking time as per the person speaking he said that they have to follow specific time slots, why didn’t they inform me before? They called me a week later 1 day before my actual visit date, very unprofessional. Coming to the food: the guacamole was very average and tasteless, we ordered all types of tacos and they all were extremely salty we couldn’t finish it. The only thing we liked was their mojito and churros other than that it was a disaster.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Mexican restaurant with great interior Frida Kahlo decorated walls, loved it all. ,the food is good for this part of the world ,I wish they could add a little spices to the meat so each plate tastes different, we had the beef burrito and the meat taco and the cassedilla meat and all 3 dishes tasted the same, for sweet we had the churros, they were a bit overcooked and dry, hopefully next time will have better luck.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isabel F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cuisine and attention, I recommend the fish ceviche and the tacos al pastor. Thanks Manager Miguel and Nestor👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 (Original) Excelente cocina y atención, recomiendo el ceviche de pescado y los tacos al pastor. Gracias Manager Miguel y Nestor👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manuel F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mexican food of the highest level, very well elaborated and very well presented. There are many dishes to choose from, my favorites are the ceviche and the tacos that you can enjoy with a margarita or a beer. The place is very cozy and very quiet and has a great terrace. The attention is exceptional. (Original) Comida mexicana de máximo nivel, muy bien elaborada y muy bien presentada. Hay muchos platos donde elegir, mis favoritos son el ceviche y los tacos que puedes acompañar de una margarita o una cerveza. El local es muy acogedor y muy tranquilo y dispone de una estupenda terraza. La atención es excepcional.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria P. 4 years ago on Google
    Overall the place is nice. I liked decorations. Stuff is nice. But it's too expensive for the food they serve over there. I didn't like tacos at all. I ordered mocktail and fruits on the stick were rotten. I guess its pricey because it's in ritz carlton.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s actually 3 out of 5 but to lower the unrealistic rating of 4.5 I had to give it 1 star .. Most of the 3 stars is because of the two great resp’s .. what a great welcoming .. food I will give mix 2 out of 5 ..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacey M. 1 year ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Portions are small, but the food tastes great. Prices have skyrocketed, much more than surrounding restaurants. We paid $180 US for two appetizers, two small mains, one dessert, one incredibly small margarita and two beers.

  • 5/5 Soud yousef A. 10 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Staff was helpful and awesome. Food was yummy and the Mexican band magnificent wonderful new memory I will come again and again inshalla. Thank you

  • 5/5 Khaled A. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    The vibes were amazing, with authentic Mexican food and live music. The chef was too kind to compliment us with a plate of some Mexican desserts! I will absolutely come back when I get the chance to visit Bahrain.

  • 4/5 Sulafa A. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    The ambiance of this place is mesmerizing with beautiful decor and the customer service is unmatched. If you’re in Bahrain and want a place to enjoy your time and grab food with music, definitely go here. I gave It 4 stars because I didn’t find the food to be authentic or mind blowing, I’ve had better Mexican food. I would still go back to listen to music and order a few bites, just not a full meal. The band that plays is so incredible with very talented musicians- they deserve more recognition.

  • 5/5 Meenu C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had beautiful experience. We went there for our anniversary. The staff is amazing specially Mr. Phurba . He made us feel special and suggested some best dishes based on our taste. Definitely want to come again.

  • 2/5 Sam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Its not worth 30BD for couse menu.... I was a bit disappointed.

  • 4/5 Stravaiger 3 years ago on Google
    😀

  • 5/5 tendencia d. 2 years ago on Google
    Good experience in Bahrain, this restaurant is authentically Mexican food highly recommended to taste, guacamole with tortillas and tacos and flautas.

  • 3/5 Abdalla S. 2 years ago on Google
    I would give the restaurant 5 stars for decor and music.Nevertheless, i’ve ordered a mix of different tacos and they were all super bad and what make it much worse is the meat are using tasted bad and not fresh , plus the tacos happened to be so much oily. I came here 2 years ago and the restaurant were serving much better quality of food. I hope they would fix things and realize their downsides

  • 4/5 Giacomo S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best Latin-American restaurant in Bahrain, interesting dishes, tasty tacos. Good for a dinner as well as for a drink and a snack in the late afternoon, a margarita pitcher and their good salsa and nachos is a perfect aperitivo on the terrace (weather permitting).

  • 1/5 Reslan A. 2 years ago on Google
    We had dinner yesterday here and the ambiance was really nice but the food and service was below expectations. The taco was not fresh and the chicken and beef were not fresh. Overall i am not recommending the food here. Drinks are good.

  • 5/5 J P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Mexican food. Laid back atmosphere . Every dish the table got was one of the best we had ever had. Shrimp tacos. Awesome. Pollo Mole. Awesome. Octopus Ceviche. Out of this world. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Belal Al H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience, excellent service and great food all in one place!

  • 5/5 Sarah J. 2 years ago on Google
    I went on my anniversary the staff made it amazing and unforgettable day for me plus amazing food

  • 5/5 Jafferson F. 4 years ago on Google
    Refreshing ambiance with dope service and delicious delicacy 🌮 cocktails 🍸

  • 3/5 Hazem K. 2 years ago on Google
    Vary nice place, outdoor is a must during good weather. Lunch have live moving Mexican band. Food is good but not excellent.

  • 5/5 Ashwinder M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an awesome experience and beautiful time. we were celebrating dad's Birthday dinner there and everything was well taken care of. Food was great, ambience was superb, the staff were warm & friendly, not to forget always smiling. The Mexican troupe singers were fantastic and everything made our day and our dad was super happy.

  • 4/5 Bayan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Mexican restaurant. The food was delicious, and the service was good.

  • 5/5 Victor A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place and atmosphere, very good decoration make a cozy place, good food and the mariachi makes you remember Mexico very well (Original) Excelente lugar y ambiente, muy buena decoración hacen un lugar acogedor, buena comida y el mariachi te hace recordar muy bien a México

  • 5/5 James F. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious Mexican food

  • 3/5 Andy G. 4 years ago on Google
    OK. The service and the atmosphere was great. Unfortunately the food was just ok. Average really. Good ingredients but really lacking flavour. Expensive for bland food.

  • 5/5 Chip F. 2 years ago on Google
    We've been 3 times now, and each visit has been great. The setting, food and staff are all top notch. We will definitely go back the next time we're in Manama.

  • 4/5 Lamis A. 1 year ago on Google
    The ambience is great and when the weather is nice it's a nice place to be, live mariachi musicians are the highlight of the restaurant I'd say. The food was not to my taste nor to the family either. Keep in mind that it isn't cheap.

  • 4/5 Mark H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere, real mariachi band was great! Food was good, service was great! A bit pricey and all the extras added to the bill was a bit annoying (Ritz impact?) ... The 10% service charge especially. I normally tip well above 10%, but since they added it in already, that's what they got.

  • 5/5 Glen P. 6 years ago on Google
    The best food so far in Bahrain, clean incredible flavours, chef Monica is amazing. The Salmon Tiraditos is to die for, so lightly smoked to perfection, it was like there was a party in my mouth & I didn’t want it to stop. Can’t wait to visit again

  • 5/5 Manayel A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Food was on point. Service was great. Suggest to sit outdoor if the weather permits. Blankets can be requested on cold nights. Highly recommend the ceviche and fish taco.

  • 5/5 Ibrahim A. 5 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    I have recently visited Cantina for a branch, let me tell you, it is one of the best places to spend time with you friend. With all you can eat tacos and Cebishes, it is not to miss. The overall atmosphere is fun, and has a festival feel to it.

  • 5/5 Sherri E. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a great place to listen to music with great ambience and food!

  • 5/5 Ali A. 6 years ago on Google
    There was a great selection of margaritas, something you just don't get here in Bahrain. Food was pretty good, more authentic than other Mexican restaurants in Bahrain, which more often Tex-Mex. Definitely recommend it!

  • 3/5 Mingli L. 5 years ago on Google
    Food portions are not big. Rather pricey for the food portion and quality. It can be improved. Service can be abit curt. The atmosphere is nice and the decor is warm but the service and food can be improved.

  • 5/5 Emmanuel J. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Mexican food

  • 5/5 Benjamin A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a wonderfully decorated Mexican oasis in the desert. Their chef has pieced together a menu to make even the most staunch Texan foodies happy. I love the way they present their tacos; it's a part of the grand experience. Sitting outside is the way to go if you have a large group. They're more than accommodating to the guests who want to drink margarita after margarita. Be sure to visit on Taco Tuesdays since their deal is probably the best you can get.

  • 5/5 Deena C. 4 years ago on Google
    Don’t miss their Sat brunch! Very friendly staff and amazing food!!

  • 4/5 Georges D. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty good food, great location. Wish it was a little cheaper.

  • 5/5 angela r. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it. They always have some great Mexican customer service

  • 5/5 Mohammad Al S. 4 years ago on Google
    It was superb. Delicious food, excellent service and beautiful setting. We sat in the terrace outside

  • 5/5 Harun R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 J M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and live Mexican band.

  • 5/5 Ebrahim Al S. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place

  • 1/5 Carla G. 4 years ago on Google
    Cantina Kahlo is /was my favorite restaurant in Bahrain for the service , food and all but I now gave it one star because of the management decision to eliminate the outside seating and moving it to that insulting 2x3 outside seating that is confined and Unacceptable ! Even your staff looks unhappy and is unable to smile during service ! Why on earth have you taken that decision? I know that I and many others will chose to go elsewhere because of it! In a small place like Bahrain , you can’t really afford to lose that many customers , you may as well pack up!

  • 1/5 sa a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Jet on evaluation but unfortunately it was bad (Original) جيت على التقييم لكن للأسف كان سيئ

  • 5/5 Faisal Bin H. 3 years ago on Google
    i love this restaurant 💋😍😍🌹🌹

  • 4/5 Ali A. A. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok, but expensive 💰

  • 3/5 Ashley G. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing as was our server, we visited for a birthday celebration and they treated the birthday boy to some churros. The only negative to our experience was that the glass my friend was drinking out of broke as he picked it up, the entire bottom of the glass fell out spilling a full drink all over his lap. While I understand that things like this happen I expected better compensation, he was only offered a replacement drink, which I think is unacceptable especially from an establishment attached to the Ritz Carlton name.

  • 4/5 Jawad Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious Mexican food. Great cocktails, lovely atmosphere, bit pricey, but just about worth it for me. Very good 👍👌

  • 5/5 Bruno M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place!

  • 5/5 conylat 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for the mexican food lover,they have the real michelada. All the staff are amazing.

  • 5/5 abed alhameed y. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Kamil E. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Abdulla N. A. 5 years ago on Google
    Good Mexican Not TEXMEX

  • 3/5 Nahla S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The sessions are sweet and comfortable and the food is delicious. The meat is more than chicken, of course the music is noisy and annoying (Original) الجلسات حلوه ومريحه و الأكل حلو الذ شي تاكو اللحم اكثر من الدجاج طبعا الموسيقى صاخبه و مزعجه

  • 5/5 Ahmed Al N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food & very nice staff

  • 5/5 Nawaf A. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Joe M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 4/5 vitaliy k. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Paul J. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyable ambiance with delicious food. Noise level is loud. Food isn’t necessarily authentic Mexican but it is still delicious.

  • 5/5 Hasan A. 3 years ago on Google
    The attention to detail within their dishes is exceptional! The diced pineapples in their chicken tacos can elevate the flavours! However, the tacos are VERY mexican, the people who don't like strong flavours might not enjoy them. Best Churros I ever had!

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m speechless You guys everything is beyond perfect 🤩 chips and guac 🥑 and spicy beef tacos are my ultimate favs. Don’t miss the Sombreros when they sing at each table. Loved their vibes.


Call +973 1758 6401 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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