Alley Cantina

This restaurant is a hidden gem. Great atmosphere. AMAZING food and lovely lovely staff. Would eat here every week if I could

Wonderful meal and night food was top notch and well worth it desserts were amazing

As the name suggests, restaurant is tucked down an alley and you hear it (the music) before you see it...Very good decour with a ‘day of the dead’ theme. We used to live in Los Angeles and thought the food was the most authentic of Mexican establishments in Dunedin. Started off with traditional chips & salsa which were actually flour tortilla chips (home-made) instead of corn and we would probably have preferred corn, the salsa was also nice, but a bit too much cumin in it we thought. My wife had the fajitas and the rice & beans were made from scratch which was good & portion size was generous - no sizzling hot plate though and alot of celery in the salad which was different - would have preferred more traditional red/green peppers & onions. I had the shredded beef burrito which again was a large size and tasty - it was a bit spicy however and I was not asked what spice-level when ordering which wold have been nice. Overall a good dining experience and we would definitely recommend Alley Cantina for a nice authentic Mexican meal...

We ordered the Alley Platter and was very happy with the quality and quantity. It is good for two people and is a sampler of what is in the menu. There are a lot of vegetarian options as well. The place became busier as the night progressed. This is the place to get full! The ambience was good too!

It was great..had children with us and they loved it..we will be back

Once again it was a wonderful dining experience at Alley Cantina. Our absolute favourite dish was the Nachos Cantina Style, definitely recommend!

When we first arrived we thought it a bit dark but our eyes adjusted after a time. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was delicious. Our waitress was new and on a trial but did well and admitted when she was unsure which we appreciated. All up it was an enjoyable evening.

We love coming here! The atmosphere and the food are always guaranteed to impress! From the corn chips to the churros we are assured of the high quality food we will be returning again! Best Mexican food in town!

The food was delicious, very tasty and their usual high standard. However, we were disappointed to find the drinks were automatically served with plastic straws and as environmentally friendly people in a country that is environmentally-oriented, we would recommend that straws were available upon request rather than being provided by default.

Although the meals were well enjoyed (with huge portion sizes) and worthy of praise, we were not meal checked and felt like we were ignored once we received our meals and drinks. Although not the worst service, we did not feel like valued customers throughout our visit.

Lastly, after a pleasant evening in a vibrant atmosphere, we realised once we got home that the 50% discount was not deducted for one of our meals. It was an honest mistake and we were refunded later on without hesitation, however we would recommend that customers and staff double check bills and receipts.

Thank you for the lovely evening, we will definitely be back soon!

Very Nice. Genuinely a very good meal

Alley Cantina is great. Get the platter for two, we always get that and take the leftovers home.

The only reason I don't give Alley Cantina 5 stars is that the restaurant can be slightly on the dark side. But there are always lots of candles

Delicious Mexican food. Great service, good value for money. Not too spicy for the kids. Best churros I've eaten. Only disappointment was that the margaritas weren't made with crushed ice.

Yum food and good service

Lovely meal at Alley Cantina. Meals came out quite quickly after ordering. They were all a good size and very tasty.
A little disappointing that no one checked we were going ok, refilled our water or asked if we needed any more drinks.
We asked for our plates to be cleared and for the dessert menu.
Good value for money and a relaxed atmosphere.

Great hosts and service. Meals were generous portions and looked great. Will definitely come back with the family!

I celebrated my 40th birthday with my family at Alley Cantina. The atmosphere was really good, we were seated in a funky little room right by a warm fire and were supplied with colourful sombreros to help us get into a celebratory mood! My partner and I spent time in Baja a couple of years ago, it was great to be immersed in the tastes and sounds of Mexico again. Thank you!

We love mexican food...and always enjoyed the taste of the food at Alley Cantina.....
LOVE the taste of the avocado dip....it is so tasty........
Great Service....

Alley Cantina was an experience as soon as you walk through the door, it has a fun ambiance with perfectly presented food that is delicious and amazing service to top it off! Well worth the visit and will definitely be returning

Very friendly staff and fantastic food!

Just wow! Alley Cantina never fails to please. Walking down the alley and being welcomed by that distinctive beautiful smell makes my mouth water. The only disappointment that I have is that I come out so incredibly full because I can’t resist the perfectly cooked nachos! I would recommend this restaurant for small groups to dine by the fire and large groups can dine to have a nice party. Overall, this place creates a great atmosphere to enjoy beautiful meal.

Great night at Alley Cantina - our waiter was very lovely and approachable, our food was delicious and the atmosphere was great!

Fun ambience. Friendly waitstaff. Homemade hips and salsa were delicious. Enchiladas super tasty. Fajita meat prepared a little differently than I am used to. I prefer sliced whole pieces. This was chopped and mixed with something. Almost more lettuce wrap style.

Lovely meal, the platter for one has such great variety and is really tasty - thanks for a nice evening out!

great place, always have a good time here love the menu great value!!

Amazing food and amazing service 10/10

First table is a great idea. Beautiful meal

Amazing service and food. The portion sizes were very good value, we got the enchiladas, burrito & quesadillas and it was plenty! We will definitely be back :)

great food and service :)

Great food - best nachos I’ve had and a massive portion size!!
Also loved the churro sundaes.
Thanks Alley cantina we will be back!

10/10!

Beautiful food. Fast service. And a nice cosy fire to sit near on a cold night. Had a great time with a great friend

We will 100% be going back to Alley Cantina. The food is amazing and the service is awesome. The owner was our waiter and he did everything he could to make sure we had what we needed. We have a toddler and the food was a bit spicy for her and he was so good at helping bring her things that she enjoyed. Great experience!!! I love that they are on first table!!!

Had an AMAZING night.. my 11 and 9 year old boys had a fantastic time too... would defo go again!!!

meal was really tasty and we were very full at the end of our meals . sat beside the fire which was lovely and warm . thank you

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! We entered the restaurant, greeted by friendly staff. Sat down at the cutest wee table lit with a candle. Food was so fast and sooooo delicious. Highly recommend the cheesy jalapeño bites (and everything else on the menu for that matter). Best service, best food. We will be back!!

Great food and an awesome atmosphere!

I ordered the tacos and they were amazing! I really enjoyed the food. Definitely worth checking out :-)

Food continues to be excellent at the Cantina. The platter is a good choice!

Good food, great price! Service could've been better :)

Sitting right by the fire we were nice and toasty, the food was excellent, as were the cocktails and the service! Will definitely be going back again!

The food was delicious and the portions were huge! Get the churros, they were amazing.

Really great place and so affordable!

Really enjoyed the food and service, friendly staff and fun environment,
thanks guys!

Great service. The meal which was the beef burritto was okay - not exceptional,

Alley Cantina was the perfect mid exam break! Food was great, and my friend who accompanied me was so impressed that they didn’t change extra for gluten free, and that they had so many choices available. I am also vegetarian and found there was heaps to choose from. Great atmosphere, felt like a world away :)

This was our first, first table booking and we really enjoyed it. The food was great, service amazing, we had a great experience and I totally recommend going. Thank you Alley C xx

The food is okay is not amazing but not bad either. We got Alley Platter to share the deep fried food is good its crispy and not soggy. The food is pretty much good and the taste is balance between the acid, spiciness, and a bit sweet. If there's 3.5 I will give 3.5 i quite like their churros its crispy on the outside and looks nice. The downside is there's to much cinnamon sugar in it so its kinda messy when I eat it.
The service is excellent the lady was really nice and be patient with our group of four. And look after us quite well. In the end my friend was ask her to split the payment and she said ok. But its a bit confusing for her in the end. She kind of a bit uncomfortable with it. In the end she said i need to pay one more ice cream and i said ok but i show her my receipt and actually i paid the right she even charge me 50v overcharge. I say is ok its only 50c but she give me back the money. I like the way she honest and be patient to us. While theres a customer coming and i said you can serve them first.
Alley Cantina is a cool place to enjoy time with friends. I like the vibes and was sitting near the fire so its very warm. I love it very mexican Vibes.

We ordered the nachos and a burrito. The nachos are great as always, with deliciously light chips and shredded pork. Dish sizes are great value and left us very satisfied. The churros were cooked nicely with a good balance of crunchiness and softness on the inside, although they were coated in a bit too much sugar for my liking. Warm and friendly ambiance to escape the cold bite of the wind outside.

Having visited Mexico thought the place was fairly authentic. Food was standard Mexican fare tending toward ‘texmex’. Well prepared and tasty

Excellent food, excellent service. Friendly and helpful. We both left feeling very full and content. Would highly recommend.