Mill Street Cantina — Restaurant in Bristol

This was genuinely the worst dining experience ever. Our waitress made it a point not to make eye contact with me once during the entire meal. I don’t believe I did anything wrong but her behavior left me feeling uncomfortable. She seemed rushed to take our order, despite the restaurant being nearly empty, with only three occupied tables during a Saturday lunch (not a good sign). While she made eye contact with the rest of my family, she avoided looking at me entirely, which left me puzzled and feeling severely self-conscious.

The menu had no vegetarian options whatsoever, so I ordered the appetizer nachos as an entrée, asking them to hold the meat. This seemed fine at first since the menu listed roasted corn and beans as part of the dish. However, when my order arrived, I was shocked to find just three kernels of corn (not an exaggeration) and NO beans at all! How does that happen? The rest of the plate consisted of plain chips, a mound of jalapeños, and cheap American cheese mixed with sour cream. It was a disappointment, especially since we had already been served chips and salsa before the meal.

Meanwhile, our server spent most of her time laughing with her friends, ignoring us entirely. The bartender was equally disengaged, focused on changing the TV channel to his preference rather than paying attention to the guests, including a man sitting alone at the bar.

To make matters worse, the music was blaring full-volume RAVE music. In a Mexican restaurant? It was hard to focus on anything, adding to the discomfort.

By the end of the meal, I had barely touched my food, and for the first time ever, I almost didn’t ask for a to-go box. Ultimately, I did, because I hate wasting food, but we left feeling disgusted.

I would NEVER eat here again and would NOT recommend...

Don’t be fooled by the name. There is practically nothing Mexican about this place. I wouldn’t even classify it Tex-Mex. This place definitely has an identity crisis. Is it a cantina? Is it a corner bar? Do you serve Mexican? Do you serve American BBQ? Their menu is very odd and mixed with different types of food.

Wife: What tequilas do you have? Waiter: Tito’s Me and Wife puzzled as hell - he corrected himself - Oh Tito’s is vodka, it’s triple sec. Me and Wife SOH: Nevermind. She’ll take Don Julio if you have it. Margarita 2.5 out of 5

They have carne asada and steak both on the menu. I’ve been to Mexico over 20 times...I know the difference between steak and carne asada. Me: can I have carne asada fajitas (which was about the closest dish to Mexicano saw)? Waiter: Steak fajitas? Me: No carne asada, not steak Waiter: It’s the same thing. Carne asada means steak in Spanish. Me SMH: I’ll take shrimp fajitas, which were actually pretty decent. By far the best dish at our table.

My wife ordered shrimp salad with “mixed greens”. She got a plate of shredded iceberg lettuce, a couple carrots and pickled something or other. TERRIBLE

My brother ordered shredded pork enchiladas. It had American BBQ slathered throughout and on top. He didn’t eat half of it. He said it was horrible.

Chicken tacos - blah Mahi Mahi tacos - not bad

The four other dishes were not anything to brag about.

Their rice was very good.

Margaritas - ok Draft beer - very cold and refreshing.

If you just go for drinks, I’d say maybe stop in. If you’re going for Mexican food, STAY AWAY!!!

I will not return. My wife and brother give it ONE star (zero,...

I've eaten here quite a few times and have never been disappointed. My choice margarita is a raspberry margarita, which is not actually offered on the menu. Nonetheless, I've always been able to order one (if your server seems confused, the bar staff wont; just tell them to make it with chambord. Fyi: chambord is a liqueur, don't be surprised by an upcharge...it's expected), and regardless of who was tending bar that night, was mixed to perfection. I've sipped (thanks to my other half) a few of their signature flavors and have to say those were just as good.

At my last visit (right now, actually) I ordered nachos. Menu additions are chicken, steak, and veggie, but they added chorizo at our request. Most places throw the meat on top and call it done, leaving you with a few on top with meat and a pile of plain nachos under. But not the Cantina. They're above that. So they layer the chips and toppings; you never end up with a boring chip.

The wait staff is friendly and have a good read on when you want to be left alone and when you're feeling social. They never make you feel rushed.

I really don't have anything bad enough (at all??) to say about the place to effect it's overall rating. Five stars...