Cantina Leon
No reviews yet
About Cantina Leon
Expansive contemporary Mexican cantina at The Plaza Coral Gables with seafood, wood-grilled meats, tequila and mezcal, live entertainment, a private second floor, and the casual Mercadito cafe-market.
What to order
- Pescado Zarandeado
- Giant Mezcal-Flambéed Prawns
- Tacos al Pastor
At a glance
- Known for
- Tacos
- Service
- ReservationsPrivate eventsDinnerHappy HourLunchBrunchBreakfast at Mercadito
- Drinks
- CocktailsFull barMargaritasBeerTequilaMezcalMexican Wine
- Features
- Sunday brunchLive entertainmentOpened 2026Mercadito cafe-marketPrivate second floorTequila and mezcal program
What people say to order
Recommendations from people who ate here.
Nobody has said what to order here yet. Be the first, it is the most useful thing you can leave for the next person.
Do you own Cantina Leon?
Claim it to keep your hours right, show the dishes worth ordering and add your own photos.
Claim this restaurantMore Mexican restaurants near Coral Gables
Similar places worth a look.
Prime Ribeye, Hamachi Crudo
Chef Jeremy Ford's contemporary American Coral Gables restaurant from Grove Bay Hospitality, centered on shareable plates, premium cuts, seafood, cocktails, and a lively bar.
Dinner Mon-Thu and Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Friday lunch 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Cangrejo Brioche with Ikura, Kampachi Tiradito
Intimate Little Havana restaurant from Shōwa Hospitality where chef Pancho Ibáñez, formerly chef de cuisine at Pujol, applies French technique to contemporary Mexican cooking.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Sat 5:30 PM-10:00 PM; Sun brunch 12:00 PM-5:30 PM
Foie Toast, Chicharrones
Chefs Pedro and Katherine Mederos's intimate Coral Gables restaurant blending contemporary American cooking with Japanese influences, tasting menus, live-fire techniques, and bold seasonal dishes.
Dinner: Wed-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Closed Sun-Tue
Pistachio Croissant, Manjari Chocolate Pastry
Antonio Bachour's Michelin Bib Gourmand Coral Gables bakery-cafe, combining elaborate pastries and laminated viennoiserie with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and savory all-day dishes.
Sun 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; weekend brunch 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Blue Corn Tacos, Cochinita Pibil
Michelin-recognized North Beach taqueria known for organic blue corn tortillas made in-house, filled with lengua, fried mahi, and other authentic Mexican fillings; from chef Steve Santana, who launched his first taco stall in South Beach in 2014.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Sun 12pm-10pm
Pan con Bistec, Café con Leche
Michelin Bib Gourmand; Cuban cafe and coffeehouse with a bookshelf-lined glass facade, open since 2005 (the original concept that later spawned sister restaurant Tin Tin).
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8am-4pm