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Border Cantina
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
8724 W Grand River AveBrighton, MI 48116
(810) 229-7562
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Border Cantina
14 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica O.
Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI
4/10/2012
Oh-so-good Mexican food! I've dined here a few times over the past few months and the food's always delicious. The corn cake on the side is probably the best part. Service can be a bit slow but it's worth the wait. (Their Novi location is just as good, if not better!)
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Review from Shane M.
Ann Arbor, MI
1/9/2012
Pretty solid tex-mex place, nothing exceptional, but nothing terrible either.
Last time I was sat next to the kitchen/bar which wasn't great, there were empty seats elsewhere too, but I'm not too picky.
Drink specials are great, they also have great guac! -
Review from Mikal X.
Detroit, MI
3/13/2012
Great Mexican (American Mexican) food. I recommend the chicken soft tacos. They used to own another restaurant called The Wild Sage, in Howell, which was also great.
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Review from Robb T.
8/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm not understanding the four and five star ratings here - or how I let them dupe me into trying this place.
So... I'm thinking that maybe I caught them on a bad day, or not. Or maybe it's the best that Brighton has to offer... I hope that's not true.
The service is decent, the prices are ok, and the food comes fast... probably because it's been sitting on a plate waiting to be microwaved. Since the day before yesterday.
It was the kind of food you force yourself to eat to be polite at your grandma's house. (Not to bring your grandma into this...) Nothing was even remotely satisfactory. Even my beer was warmish.
Yes, the portions are huge, but that's probably to make you feel better about the quality. "All this was only nine bucks?!" What a steal!
In short, it's like a tacky, even-more-disappointing version of Chi-Chi's. -
Review from Luke H.
Brighton, MI
1/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Great food, good prices. I had the shrimp tacos the last time I was here and they were delicious.
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Review from Dan M.
Brighton, MI
9/23/2011
Wish I could like the place. Salsa and chips are good, but the food is so bland.
I've given them a try twice. First time we went it was during a dinner rush. Service wasn't bad but the food was so uninspired. Don't think I've ever seen a real south-of-the-border employee up in this place.
Second time through was during lunch and I was craving Mexican food. There was seriously one other couple in the place. Our waiter took forever to come over, then we ordered drinks, just Cokes. He came back ten minutes later with water and said he forgot what we ordered. Then he finally brought us salsa and chips with the Cokes. I honestly think they were probably puffing the magic dragon in the back since it was so dead at that time. On that trip the food was bland as well.
Not worth it, drive yourself down to Armando's or something and get a real fix for your Mexican craving. This place will definitely disappoint you. -
Review from Dani A.
Ann Arbor, MI
Updated - 12/9/2010
I returned here a few weeks ago with the fam for my mom's birthday. We split the fajitas for two which were as usual very delicious. I do however have one new thing to rave about.
Usually I go for a classic margarita, but upon the waitress' suggestion I decided to try the peach margarita. She kept going on about how good it was and how it was a staff favorite so I decided to give it a try and omg was it awesome. After my first one I ordered a second as well. Also if they ask- get the sugar rim.
Another great meal and good service. And to you peach margarita- I will be back.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/8/2010
Although it is no where near authentic Mexican food, it is good. I am fan of the fajitas for two.… Read more »
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Review from Brooke C.
Howell, MI
11/28/2011
We love this place. My husband and I are able to split a dinner and neither of us leaves hungry! The food is always great and the menu is representative of what you order. You also get a free meal on your birthday with purchase of another meal!
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Review from Glen R.
Cedar Falls, IA
9/17/2009
I like mexican food, authentic or otherwise, but I just can't get excited about this place. The portions are decent for the price...
OK I admit it, there is just one thing I can't get over, they put peas in their rice! I know in some parts of Mexico this is traditional, but it just throws me every time. The tomalito (corn pudding) they serve is the only reason it get 3 stars. Average at best, find a taqueria somewhere and have a good time. -
Review from Becki B.
10/11/2008 2 photos
We always have a good time at Border Cantina. Although they always seem to have a steady stream of customers, the wait is usually minimal.
I am totally addicted to chips and salsa anywhere, and the stuff we've gotten here has always been yummy. The entrees were as expected, which is usually exactly what I want in a Mexican restaurant. We've had delicious burritos, tacos and fancier nachos than just my chips and salsa.
The waitstaff has always been friendly and reasonably efficient. When they weren't too busy, they've usually had a few minutes to chat. What better way to earn your tip than by developing rapport with your customers! -
Review from Dennis P.
Bay City, MI
5/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great food and well priced. The portions were huge!!!!!
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Review from Patti M.
Howell, MI
12/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
This is my husband's favorite place to eat. Always fast and friendly. We do not typically go out to eat during busy times, and always get seated fast. We also have done take out. Food is always good, never greasy and we just love it.
One thing, I think they could have better chips. But the chips just fill me up and I can't eat my dinner, so I just skip them. :)
My girlfriends meet here for drinks from time to time too :) -
Review from Jay S.
Brighton, MI
1/17/2011
Border Cantina is good. The food is pretty heavy like I want my tex mex to be. They have a great bar selection, rolls royce margarita is the way to go if you have the cash. They could tweek their quality a little bit. I am not saying they serve old food, everything there is fresh. I just wish that they treated their fajita steak with more regard. Either upgrade a bit or marinade the meat with something signature. Everything is there if they just took it a step or two further they would have a solid four star if not five star out of me. If there is one thing I think all the local mexican or tex mex restaurants need to do it take a serious look at their SALSA. Make it, dont buy it, and give me a lot of it. Bring it in a soup bowl. Its cheap to make and its hard to make bad. Just get the freshness on point and the salsa will fall together. On the other hand Border Cantina has the best salsa in Livingston County but like mentioned it could be a little better. You will never leave hungry and there is not a shortage of greatness on the menu. Arroz Con Pollo is my favorite, best deal is the fajitas for two though, its more like fajitas for three or four.
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Review from Luna M.
7/21/2010
I love Mexican food and I love authenticity. I have read some other reviews on Yelp regarding Mexi restaurants that question the authencity and expectation based on who's doing the serving. I have to agree with that in a way and at the Border Cantina it was mostly young caucasion individuals. I am Latina, although not Mexican in origin, and had dinner there with my boyfriend and one of his old best friends (who both happen to be super white haha). Anyway, my salsa and chips and the extra guac I ordered were okay/passable. My entree (a chopped steak type dish) was pretty good and had a nice amount of heat which was A+. The service was okay-to-decent. The chick server forgot to bring the extra bottle of hot sauce I requested. I also thought it was kind of weird that they music they played in the restaurant was not typically Mexican, but more Caribbean/salsa/merengue type stuff. I noticed that happens at On the Border resturants too. Most non-Latino people wouldn't be able to pick that out though. I like the latter type of music more anyway, but, again, not too authentic. I do look forward to going back to Border Cantina though and trying more of what's on their menu. The place looks to be pretty popular and was pretty packed full while we were there. They must be doing a little something right.
