Tia's Cantina
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About Tia's Cantina
Tia's Cantina is a Mexican restaurant on AL-14 in Millbrook, with table service and a waitstaff handling orders and drinks. The kitchen offers 69 dishes, including chile relleno in beef and shrimp versions, quesadillas plain or with shrimp, and a chimichanga, alongside chicken and steak fajitas and a side of refried beans. Chips and salsa arrive at the table to start the meal, and cheese dip is available as an appetizer, with multiple hot sauces set out at the table. Margaritas are on the menu, including a house large size. A small TV in the dining area plays sports. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
69 dishes · mains $3–11- Chimichanga$6.95
- Chile Relleno (Shrimp)$8.50
- Quesadilla$6.50
- Quesadilla (Shrimp)$7.50
- Chile Relleno (Beef)$4.95
- Refried Beans$2.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chips and salsa, chicken fajitas, pork carnitas and assorted hot sauces.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chips and salsa, chicken fajitas, pork carnitas and assorted hot sauces.
Customer Review Summary
Fajitas draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers calling the steak fajitas "excellent" and returning for the chicken fajitas paired with house margaritas. Close behind, the chips and salsa arrive quickly and get repeated approval, alongside call-outs for the refried black beans, enchiladas verdes, and a spread of three house hot sauces two reviewers rank among the best they've had. A few single out the cheese dip and pork carnitas, crediting the owner personally for the hospitality. Service is generally described as attentive and fast, though one reviewer reports a birthday dinner for twenty-five that went poorly: despite booking a week ahead, the restaurant lacked table space and ran only three servers for the group, slowing drink and food orders. Separately, one diner says a non-service dog wandering the dining room, barking, put them off returning. Most others describe simply good portions, friendly staff, and plans to come back.
Customer Review Summary
Fajitas draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers calling the steak fajitas "excellent" and returning for the chicken fajitas paired with house margaritas. Close behind, the chips and salsa arrive quickly and get repeated approval, alongside call-outs for the refried black beans, enchiladas verdes, and a spread of three house hot sauces two reviewers rank among the best they've had. A few single out the cheese dip and pork carnitas, crediting the owner personally for the hospitality. Service is generally described as attentive and fast, though one reviewer reports a birthday dinner for twenty-five that went poorly: despite booking a week ahead, the restaurant lacked table space and ran only three servers for the group, slowing drink and food orders. Separately, one diner says a non-service dog wandering the dining room, barking, put them off returning. Most others describe simply good portions, friendly staff, and plans to come back.
Featured reviews
- John Vogel
“Ordered the chicken fajitas and the house large margaritas. Went there with family and was very happy with the experience. Would definitely be back!”
- Shawn Campbell
“I stopped at Tia's today for a quick lunch while I was out looking for a place to refill a propane tank. It was cool because I was the only customer in the place. Tia's does have a nice little setup with some football games on a small tv some fun music playing. The chips and salsa were good, but the salsa was definitely lacking a kick. That is one thing that seems to be standard in Alabama, mild salsa. It had a good flavor, and it was free, so I am not going to complain. I ordered the enchilada verdes and I was a bit worried because the menu said that it only had two enchiladas. When the waitress brought the food out, I was pleasantly surprised that two was plenty of food. There was plenty of meat and the enchiladas were a good size. The refried black beans were awesome, and the rice was well done as well. The waitress was super attentive, and I definitely enjoyed my lunch. The next time I find myself in the area I will stop by for a quick meal.”
- David A Pearson
“Many Mexican restaurants in Millbrook, but this is our favorite. Staff is always friendly. Chips and salsa are very good and delivered to our table quickly along with beverages. Our orders have always been very good with excellent portions. …”
- Yasmin R
“Food was excellent, the thing that caught my attention is that they are using paper straws to save the turtles 🐢, definitely recommend this place 👍🏼. …”
- Amanda Bigham
“Hands down the best Mexican food around. The owner Vince was super nice and hospitable! Would give them 10 stars if I could. Will definitely eat there again! The cheese dip is the best around and try the pork carnitas! They are SO GOOD! I wish I had taken a picture. Next time I will and update my review! I don't usually give a review but felt it deserved it.”
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Has bar on site
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- Serves beer
- Serves lunch
- Offerings· 1
- Serves alcohol
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
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