Blanco Cantina
723 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B6, Canada
Phone: (403) 228-1854
Website: https://blancocantina.ca/en/locations/ab/calgary/723-17th-avenue-sw
Blanco Cantina in Calgary is a 4.2-star restaurant with 1,963 Google reviews, known for Tacos and Shrimp Tacos.
Why we love it
- Tex-Mex with upmarket plates
- Located near Near 17 Ave SW and College Ln SW
- Fashionable cantina, seasonal patio seating, tequila bar
- Lively service with attentive staff
- Tex-Mex with upmarket plates
- Located near Near 17 Ave SW and College Ln SW
- Fashionable cantina, seasonal patio seating, tequila bar
- Lively service with attentive staff
What to Order
Tacos
These tacos offer a variety of flavors, with options to customize, and are a popular choice during happy hour.
"We were able to try all 6 of the classic tacos. All were pretty decent for tacos in Calgary."
R L
Shrimp Tacos
A specific and highly recommended taco option, praised for its taste and fresh ingredients.
"$7 margs are so great! And the shrimp tacos!"
Kirty KB
Quesadillas
Consistently excellent, these quesadillas are noted for their unchanging quality and taste over several years.
"One of the best quesadillas I’ve ever had. It never changes, after 3 years, the quality and taste are still just as amazing."
Birol Konak
Guacamole (table-made)
Prepared fresh at your table, this guacamole is highlighted for its freshness and delicious flavor.
"The guacamole made at the table was fresh and delicious."
Amina Rudenko
Margaritas
These cocktails are a standout, with options for customization and a special coconut tequila variety.
"The margaritas were incredible—some of the best we’ve had!"
Caimen O'Neill
Inside Scoop
- Happy hour offers great value on tacos and margaritas.
- The atmosphere is lively and vibrant, perfect for a night out with friends or a date.
- Service is consistently praised as attentive and friendly, even during busy times.
- Be aware of a recurring issue with a strong sewer smell reported by some long-time patrons.
- The restaurant can get very busy, but staff are often able to accommodate walk-ins for drinks.