Sanchez Cantina

Sanchez Cantina

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Hours
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Details
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CUISINES
Mexican, Latin
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
About
Sanchez Cantina is Yukon's most authentic Mexican restaurant and provides a traditional experience that will make you feel as if your in Mexico.
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles279 reviews
Excellent
142
Very good
93
Average
22
Poor
10
Terrible
12

Robbonon51
Parksville217 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 none
On a recent motorcycle trip to Whitehorse during the covid challenge I was looking for a restaurant that I could actually sit and enjoy a meal vs takeout that didn't have a burger in it. When I read some of the reviews I decided Sanchez Cantina looked like it fit the bill. I was very impressed from me showing up without a reservation and being by myself to their covid security protocol which was very well thought out and implemented. I was asked a series of questions, asked for my cell number in the event I had to be contacted for follow up covid tracing. Entering there was hand sanitizer that I was asked to use, the floors were well marked with arrows on how to enter and exit. I was seated at a table that could hold 6 even though there were a couple of 2 seat tables. The paper menu's were hung on a post at the table. There was sanitizer on the table as well. As for the meal I had there dinner special of Tacos de Pollo. 4 small corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken & topped with tomato, onion & Avocado salsa. Served with guacamole & 2 of: black beans, rice or tossed salad which was excellent. The place is quite colourfully decorated
Written August 3, 2020
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BeaGu
New Westminster31 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 none
True Mexican experience. Food, decor, from plates, glasses, to decoration and food. Oleotilia Sanchez is the "doña" owner and she keeps a watchful eye on her kitchen and customers. Every salsa and plate is made from scratch. She and her daughter travel each year to Mexico to bring those secret ingredients, plates and all. COVID 19 protocol is followed carefully. Masks and name|phone number. Reservations needed
Written October 15, 2020
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Sheila S
Gatineau49 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 family
We ordered a chicken and beef burrito dish. They were good sized portions and it came with two sides. We asked for the rice and beans with both orders. What we didn’t realize was that there was already beans in the burritos, so we got a lot of beans with the meal. We have travelled quite a bit and had authentic Mexican food. Even though the meal was tasty, it missed the authentic Mexican taste. I ordered extra spicy it was good, not overly hot. Nice atmosphere to eat in and they have an outdoor patio.
Written June 21, 2021
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corrie l
Whitehorse5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
The food was excellent, and not something I would have been able to do in my own kitchen. The service was friendly, professional and quick. The deck was open on a chilly day, so they brought us fresh warm blankets from the dryer. The Margarita's were perfect and the decaf coffee was fresh. Thanks.
Written August 19, 2020
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Vacation742129
Whitehorse11 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
Went for dinner with a reservation. As always, the food was delicious. Something new was the mediocre service, which has in our experience been good in the past. While the element of service is lacking in most of the local restaurants, the person working as a “hostess” seemed to be seemed especially incompetent and unsuited for her role and annoyed people before they entered or turned them around and out the door. Feel for how the management/ owners’ hands are tied .
Written July 9, 2022
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heathk7
Vancouver182 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 none
This place is awesome, everything is super delicious and the staff and service is amazing. Pretty big patio. But make sure to make a reservation!! It also closes pretty early so check hours but definitely worth going!
Written April 5, 2020
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Paul and Kim A
Toronto267 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 couples
Yum. Giant margaritas, fresh ingredients and professional, friendly service. The place was packed at 9:00pm on a Sunday but there was no rush out the door. Just fun, food and spiciness on request. Ceviche, nachos, enchiladas. We left full, regretting nothing but that we couldn’t eat more or go back.
Written September 25, 2022
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PasMia
81 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 couples
Very mediocre. We went twice, just to be sure (and because let's face it, there's not that many choices in town) and both times, the food was disappointing. We had the enchiladas and tacos. Food was blend. Even the spicy option was blend. On the bright side, portions are large. It's a great restaurant for an after work drink and snack (nice sangria, decent guacamole and chips) but the food is a let down.
Written June 8, 2022
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Nibiru007
Burlington9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 solo
Who knew that there was a high quality Mexican restaurant way up in Whitehorse, Yukon Territories. I walked in off of the street and almost didn't get in. This place is packed almost every night and I can see why. The atmosphere is so Mexican, you would think that you are there. The menu is great, the service is excellent and the food is fantastic. This place is a gem, and should be listed with THE best restaurants in Whitehorse.
Written July 18, 2024
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mombear
Haines9257 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
Ordered a chicken quesadilla.......tiny corn tortilla with a couple shreds of chicken.....I think I acutally got a tast of cheese in one bite......the tortilla itself was crispy only on the top, the bottom half was totally soggy..... The tables and chairs were so packed, only 6-12 inches between tables and chairs......waitstaff had to squeeze through sideways hoisting the trays and plates directly over people's heads...... This is an extremely popular place which explains the noise and crowd situation......
Written August 11, 2023
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CuriosCAT
Whitehorse15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 none
This local restaurant was best value we got on our whole trip. The meal was excellent. The service was wonderful and staff friendly.
Written July 8, 2022
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tlpolyck
Vancouver6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 none
The food at this Mexican restaurant ( Oaxacan cuisine) was awesome…..the best we have had outside of Mexico…memorable!
Written June 23, 2022
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Robert F
Aurora113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 couples
The food was absolutely fabulous. I was tempted to lock my plate. We had a simple shrimp dish as a starter and it was amazing. With the main, be sure to order the black beans as a side. You won't be disappointed
Written August 6, 2021
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Dusty M
4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 couples
This restaurant came highly recommended and we decided to try it out. Let me start by saying, my wife and I travel to Mexico frequently. The restaurant has minimal parking, but it’s easy to find a spot on the street. Inside is clean and looks like a cantina you’d find in a tourist area of Mexico. The menu definitely looks appealing and the staff was quick to seat you, take your order and check on you. We ordered two different items, a quesadilla and Gordita. I received a taco and my wife received a tostada. When asked about what we received, the waitress simply said “that’s authentic Mexican and it looks different.” Having been to Mexico numerous times, I can assure you that it was anything but authentic and we know what we received. Instead of raising a fuss, we ate it anyways. The portions of the main dish were tiny, with one “taco” and one “tostada” per plate. What was large, was the sides, with a dinner plate full of mushy rice and black beans, that obviously came from a can and were not drained before hitting the plate, leaving black bean water all over everything. The meal was overpriced for what we received. Unfortunately, we would not return to this establishment.
Written December 14, 2019
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jilltc13
Markham17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 none
Excellent, authentic Mexican. Certainly not the type of meal I expected in Whitehorse. We decided to go here at the last minute on the recommendation of some locals. It was a very busy Friday night but be we got a table eventually. Like all my experiences in The Yukon the staff were very friendly. Food was excellent and the margaritas weren’t bad either! You will be missing out if you don’t give them a try.
Written November 4, 2019
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