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Cantinas vibrant dining room & Tortilla Machine - Lone Star Cantina, Whitby, ON

Lone Star Cantina

4.0
4
50 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Traditional Mexican flavours combined with Texas BBQ smoked meat. Over 50 blue agave Tequilas, 13 hand-crafted Margaritas with fresh pressed lime juice, local & Mexican lagers on tap. House-made salsas, tableside guacamole and fresh baked tortillas. Southwestern Vibes. Bar open late.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Barbecue, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 665-3077
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Kid-friendly

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Durham

    Lively

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lone Star Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service" and a diverse menu focusing on Mexican flavors. While some guests miss the old Tex-Mex options and "free chips," the new decor and "amazing margaritas" receive praise. It's a lively spot for "drinks and apps" with friends, though prices have increased.

50 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing, our waitress went above and beyond!
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on November 12, 2024
    Dear Melissa, we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  2. Marney

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great night. Drinks were delicious, food was good, surprisingly a bit less spicy compared to the old recipes, but still delicious nonetheless. Ambiance was fun, bright, energized and the staff were all lovely, attentive, full of delicious suggestions, and all truly looked to enjoy their love. Management popping by and checking on tables was very nice to see as well.
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on November 12, 2024
    Dear Marney, we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  3. Julia

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good but the music was so loud we couldn’t even hear each other talk across the table. I left with a headache.
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on November 4, 2024
    Dear Julia, we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  4. Tony

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Popular for a reason! Food is great, prices are reasonable, and the staff are amazing - it’s a little noisy so not really a “ quiet dinner” sort of place but it is a fun place to go on a Friday night
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 30, 2024
    Dear Tony , we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  5. Rachel

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is honestly amazing. The music can be a little loud to have a conversation but it's definitely a lively atmosphere.
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 21, 2024
    Dear Rachel, we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  6. Hol

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group enjoyed the new menu and ambiance. I especially liked my passionfruit mojito with boba. The server had accidentally brought a passionfruit margarita but was quick to correct. Prices were on the higher side for food portions I thought. Was worth the try but I personally love the OG locations for their free chips.
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 20, 2024
    Dear Hol, we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  7. Jane

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the 2nd time here. Food was rushed out and was cold. Server kept coming to ask if we needed anything and then again said oh my manager is pushing me to leave so can you pls pay your bill!
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 13, 2024
    Hi Jane, we're sorry to hear your recent visit did not live up to your expectations. Please email us at Whitby@lonestar.ca so we can follow up directly and make this right for you.

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  8. John

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been long time Lone Star patrons, and were not aware of the change to the 'Cantina' in the Whitby location. The new menu is a big step backwards in our opinion, smaller portions and higher prices. The 'modern' decore was like a noisy cafeteria, especially in the large corner booth where it was difficult to have a decent conversation without having to raise our voices. Four of our party of 6 shared fajitas and while the flavour was very good, the portions were much smaller than the original Lone Star we enjoyed in Pickering and the original Whitby location. The $42 'Steak Frites' strip loin was quite small with a handful of shoestring fries. I had the ribs which were very tasty, but for $34 I was expecting more than a half rack. The cole slaw that came with it was yucky. We spoke with the very nice manager who appreciated our feedback. Our server was outstanding and having worked there for 17 years did her best to help us figure out the new menu.
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 12, 2024
    Hi John, thank you for taking the time to rate your dining experience with Lone Star on Open Table. If you'd like to provide any additional feedback on your visit, please feel free to email us directly at Whitby@lonestar.ca. Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  9. Julie

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately we had a negative dining experience last night. I booked here to celebrate my son’s 21st birthday, however the service was so poor it dimmed the celebrations. 6 of us received our orders at the same time, then one had to wait over 10 minutes for his meal. The rest of us were taking our last bite as he received his meal. My father ordered a started salad, it arrived after he had completed his main meal, and only after asking about it twice. The diner who got his fajitas last asked for more tortilla shells, they never arrived. We had to ask twice to get our glasses of water refilled before we saw any more water. Overall I don’t think I will be back anytime soon. If you are looking for a great taco meal try SURF in downtown Whitby.
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 7, 2024
    Hi Julie, we're sorry to hear your recent visit did not live up to your expectations. Please email us at Whitby@lonestar.ca so we can follow up directly and make this right for you.

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  10. Micheline

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Julessa was amazing!!!!! She was very attentive to our table
    Lone Star CantinaResponded on October 7, 2024
    Dear Micheline, we're happy that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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FAQs

Lone Star Cantina is rated 4 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Lone Star Cantina

75 Consumers Dr, Whitby, ON L1N 2C2

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Whitby
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Barbecue, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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