Margaret's Cantina
(919) 883-5327
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd
(at Kingston Drive)
Chapel Hill,
NC
27514
35.9638
-79.0531
What People Are Saying About Margaret's Cantina
The Owner
Margaret's Cantina
Owner
The original Margaret's Cantina opened in 1993, moved in 1996, and has grown substantially since. As the restaurant has grown, it has changed to reflect owner and chief Margaret's heritage, philosophy and taste based around experiences growing up in Southern Arizona. At Margaret's find a blend of authentic border flavors with a lighter, healthier cooking style. All dishes are made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. None of the sauces and vegetable dishes contain meat or meat stocks. In addition to our regular menu for both lunch and dinner, weekend dinner specials are also available.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Margaret and her hip Chapel Hill crew set a dining stage much like that of a cartoon desert--all in the middle of a suburban shopping center. Santa Fe Mexican--all the ingredients of Tex-Mex, minus the fat--with all the usual array of Tex-Mex options from nachos to enchiladas to enormous, burgeoning burritos. Also on the menu are a few stylish Mediterranean dishes--Greek salads, hummus, and pita sandwiches--as well as burgers.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 18, 2008
The meal was excellent! The margarita - not the best. It was ok, but I was soooooo looking forward to a good frozen margarita and it was just so-so. However the food was every bit as tasty as I had been led to expect!
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December 12, 2008
This has been my favorite lunch spot for many years. The food is Delicious, serve is good and the atmosphere is traditional Mexican. Prices are reasonable, a little higher than some Mexican restaurants but well worth it.
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BarrySlaughter
November 07, 2008
"Authentic"?? "Fresh Ingredients"?? I can't believe the reviews. We moved here from Denver a year and a half ago, so we do know a little about SW/Mex food. Got off to a bad start, when we ordered a couple of beers, Tecate, "the working man's beer of Mexico", and got two Dos Equis instead. Oh, well. Then my chicken enchillada arrived, stuffed with shrimp... oh, well. The "pico de gallo" was actually salsa, and looked and tasted as if it came out of a jar, not homemade. Ditto the frijoles negros, except read can for jar. No homemade tortilla chips on the table. Indeed, the flour tortilla, corn tortilla and taco all appeared to be standard supermarket variey, none hand-made at the restaurant. My shredded beef was tasty and plentiful, stuffing my taco to the brim. Not enough good to get us back, however.
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The Extras:
Margaret's is located next to two theaters, Timberlyne and the Chelsea.
When To Go:
Weekend nights, a line is guaranteed so plan to arrvive a bit early.
What To Drink:
Locals and college folk come ready to grab a booth, down a cool margarita and then hit a flick next door.
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Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Margaret's Cantina
- Lunch & Dinner
- Weekend Dinner Specials
- Tex MEx
The original Margaret's Cantina opened in 1993, moved in 1996, and has grown substantially since. As the restaurant has grown, it has changed to reflect owner and chief Margaret's heritage, philosophy and taste based around experiences growing up in Southern Arizona. At Margaret's find a blend of authentic border flavors with a lighter, healthier cooking style. All dishes are made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. None of the sauces and vegetable dishes contain meat or meat stocks. In addition to our regular menu for both lunch and dinner, weekend dinner specials are also available.
