Went to Cantina Alley on Saturday night and had to wait over an hour for a table, so we walked around the area to pass the time. Once seated, the atmosphere was lively, and the music added to the fun vibe. We ordered some appetizers--the Elote and potato tacos--and they were incredible! There wasn't much variety for mains since we only eat chicken, but I'd definitely return just for the great environment and the delicious appetizers.

This is a hidden spot that was recently recommended to us. It is in an alley. But it is covered with lots of seating. The decor is very latinx, lots of colors and great music. The drinks were really good. We tried the mezcal margarita and prickly pear margarita. Both very delicious, but the mezcal one was my favorite. We did not try the food. We heard from friends it's not that good. Tequila and beer are their main or only alcohol options, no vodka, etc. I came with my husband on a date night, I would recommend not bringing your kids. We went in the evening at about 6 pm, it was loud, and we were glad we didn't bring our 1 year old. The service was good. We were tended to quickly and the bartender often checked in. They're want a lot of people on a Thursday evening, so it was a good time, overall.

Service was super friendly and quick here from the security to the host to the server. Everyone was awesome. We ordered Perro caliente (a dirty dog) This was pretty tasty and was definitely a level up from the street dogs you get at the carts It had red onion and mango Still tasty just different 3 asada tacos There were lots of white onion which I love but it added to the green salsa and made it pretty spicy towards the end. Would definitely order these again! Maybe with a side of crema lol Watermelon margaritas These were TASTY it seemed like they juiced fresh watermelon and it had pieces of the pulp at the bottom so every sip was fresh. It comes garnished with a pineapple that was dipped in tajin and with a tajin rim on the glass. Will 100% be ordering this drink again!

Ambiance is energetic and fun, the Baja taco was flavorful with the perfect kick to it! Service was prompt and friendly! Complementary pork chicharones was a cool change-up, but being pescatarian it was a little bit of a bummer since I couldn't eat it. Got the patron margarita tree though.... The picture advertised shows full size patron bottles. But when it got to the table it was mini sized bottles- not worth $55.

I honestly wouldn't have known this place existed without social media. I've heard a lot of good things and seen awesome pictures and videos of the food and drinks they provide. When you're driving by, it's easy to miss. The restaurant is placed in an alleyway and parking can be difficult to find. There's a photo op out front with the colorful Midtown sign. Restrooms are right at the front, but it's awkward to stand there and wait. There's also a bar if you don't want to sit and order. My friend and I came here for National Margarita Day during happy hour, so it was quite busy. Despite that, the wait was only about 10 minutes. I like that they give you the option to receive a text when your table is ready, so you're not standing there in front of everyone. While we were waiting, we sat on one of the benches located on the outside of the restaurant. Once our table was ready, we were seated at a tiny wooden table for 2. All the tables were seated way too close to each other, in my opinion. Everyone was very loud and chatty, but the music was great. It took a very long time to receive our drinks, but the food came out quickly. My friend ordered 2 tacos and absolutely loved them. We also ordered the Margarita Tree, which is a tower of 4 of their most popular margaritas. The drinks were good, but not very strong. I hardly tasted the Patron in any of them. The portion was nice, but the price for the tree was pretty steep. Overall, I think the place is worth visiting, but I hope we can get our money's worth with stronger drinks next time we visit. I'd love to personally try out some of their food.

Fun and lively atmosphere. Food and drinks never disappoint! We ordered their margarita flight- wish I was more of a drinker because they were all delicious! I had a bowl of pazole, surprisingly lean which I appreciate, came with a side of chicharrones...balance! Please bring back your sopes!

This is one of those places in Sacramento that I feel like every single human being has been to except myself. I went for the first time recently for a friend's birthday. We had a larger group, so we managed to arrive a little earlier, but still had a bit of a wait for a table. While we waited, we enjoyed some of their delicious margaritas from their bar. I thoroughly enjoyed the watermelon margarita that I tried. Once we were finally seated, we dove into ordering some of their food. I decided to try their taco flight, which allowed me to try four of their most popular street tacos. The presentation of the taco flight was super cool and the tacos themselves were quite tasty. My biggest qualm would be the extremely slow service - it took quite a while to get our waitresses' attention and even longer to get refills on water or more beverages from the bar. It was a Saturday night, we were a large party, and the place was crowded so I am willing to overlook that. But all in all, we ended up spending almost 3 hours there for a friend's birthday dinner... All in all, it's a fun spot with a good bar and the food is decent.

Cantina Alley reminds me of Cabo! When I walked through the old-town wooden doors and saw the rustic chairs and bar area, it felt like a familiar place, even though it was my first visit. The vibe here is great, with lots of locals and good energy. I stopped in for a late-night snack and got a fried potato taco and green pozole verde soup to share. The fried potato taco was crispy and delicious, I loved it. The green pozole verde was heartwarming, with chunky roasted chicken breast, hominy, and perfectly seasoned broth. No extra seasoning needed. Overall, it's a cute bar with good food and friendly staff!

Great ambiance for happy hour drinks and great service! We came to get a margarita and come to find out....it was happy hour! Although there's not too many options on the happy hour menu, each thing is quality. We didn't order food from happy hour but was not disappointed with the quality that the food was.