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Cantina 512, Austin, TX

Cantina 512

4.3
4.3
22 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
70 Rainey St suite 100, Austin, TX 78701-4737

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Located on the popular and hip Rainey Street in downtown Austin, near Lady Bird Lake, Cantina 512 is Union Venture Group’s newest concept. Just opening in early summer of 2022, this new hot spot is already popular and thriving.

It is packed full of vibrant color, authenticity and a fabulous selection of Tex-Mex eats. Its bar sits between the large relaxing patio looking out into Rainey Street and it’s spacious interior with tables for a meal with friends or comfortable seating to lounge.

At night, Cantina 512 becomes a hot spot for music and entertainment. Grab a cocktail and vibe out with live DJs and great atmosphere.

Offerings

Affordable Food and Drinks, Relaxed Atmosphere, Half Dining-Half Lounge, Cocktails, Spacious Patio with comfortable seating

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 22 people are saying

Cantina 512 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

22 Reviews
  1. Abigail

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire meal experience was truly exceptional from the flavorful food to the drinks!

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  2. Summer

    Austin6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for lunch on a Tuesday. They were not seating on the patio and instead sat us inside by the kitchen which was very loud with music. There were 3-4 tables in the whole restaurant. Food was mediocre - cheese enchiladas and chicken fajitas, neither were remarkable. Service was lacking - inattentive and uninterested.

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  3. Greg

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This is not a restaurant, but a dance club trying to sell food before the dance crowd arrives. The music is so loud you can't talk, and the lighting is set up for a dancing - dark. No wonder it was empty.

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  4. Jane

    Miami1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I got a quesadilla with hardly any meet on it and it was same price as the fajitas and the drinks could not taste the liquor on them.

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  5. taylor VIP

    Greater Boston47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Other then the hair in my food it was great lol, service handled it well

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too loud. It’s more of a club vibe than a restaurant & there are bubbles everywhere. The food was good, although, my date got the taco not realizing it’s a giant hard taco and impossible to eat unless you break the shell and eat it like nachos. If I were to eat there again, it would have to be takeout.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and it was amazing! I will definitely be back on my next trip to Austin.

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  8. 1toughlady

    Austin78 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is WAY TOO LOUD! The service was acceptable; the food was average at best. Also the portion sizes were really excessive. I doubt I’ll go back again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service for somewhere in such a busy area. Affordable and food came out very quickly ! Will definitely come again

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great appetizers and fajitas. The corn rinlets were tasty.

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FAQs

Cantina 512 is rated 4.3 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Cantina 512

70 Rainey St suite 100, Austin, TX 78701-4737

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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