About Us
Over a decade ago, Local Cantina was founded with the mission of providing fresh made, high quality Mexican inspired cuisine and craft beverages served in a high-energy atmosphere. Along the way, we have grown our team and built an incredible culture that is the backbone of our business spanning over a dozen locations.
Every day, we commit ourselves to providing unforgettable experiences for our amazing guests as we continue to grow and share our vision for a higher standard of food, drink and service.
Our mission is Simple
to promote growth within ourselves and our community; to craft a higher standard of food, drink and service.
We are locally owned and run, we source our ingredients ethically and partner with organizations that share our passion towards community.
Local Cantina Gahanna Closure Statement
Local Cantina, a cherished Tex-Mex establishment that has served the community with authentic flavors and a vibrant dining experience, will be closing its doors as it transitions to new ownership. After years of dedication and passion for delivering Mexican-inspired cuisine, Local Cantina Gahanna is set to pass the torch to an innovative new restaurant group. While this chapter is closing, the team is thrilled to focus on the expansion of its boutique dining concept, Bendi Wok N Bar, with its second location opening by the end of this year in New Albany.
Short North Closure Statement
It is with a mix of gratitude and heartfelt reflection that we announce the closing of our Local Cantina location in the Short North. We want to extend our deepest thanks to all of you for your patronage and unwavering support over the years. Serving the vibrant Short North community has been an incredible journey and we are grateful for the memories we've shared together.
Twilight Taco Thursday
If you're a fan of Taco Tuesday, we have some exciting news for you. Our celebration now takes place TWICE A WEEK - all day Taco Tuesdays and every Thursday at 9 PM!
That’s right, we're extending the fiesta for everyone looking to kick off the weekend early with delicious tacos at unbeatable prices.
Local Cantina Greenway Station has arrived!
Santa Rosa Beach, 12/05/23 — Prepare your taste buds for a flavor-packed adventure as Local Cantina proudly announces the grand opening of its much-anticipated, first-Florida-location, set to bring a sizzling fusion fiesta to the heart of Santa Rosa Beach. The vibrant establishment promises to redefine the Tex-Mex dining experience, offering a tantalizing journey through the rich and diverse culinary landscapes of Texas and Mexico.
Located at 4749 E County Hwy 30A Ste 103 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, Local Cantina invites food enthusiasts and culinary explorers to embark on a journey where authenticity meets innovation. Boasting a warm and inviting ambiance, the restaurant captures the spirit of Tex-Mex culture and your newest go-to local bar, creating a welcoming space for friends, families, and foodies alike.
Enter to win FREE TACOS!
Enter our giveaway on Instagram for a chance to win a $25 gift card!
We are kicking off our Holiday Advent Calendar with a giveaway! Every day this month we will be featuring promotions, fun activities and more in celebration of the holidays and in celebration of you!
Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned to all the fun!
Celebrate National Guacamole Day with Half-Off Guac!
Enjoy half off guac on National Guac Day!
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Mustache Monday…it should be a holiday.
In a world full of stressful Mondays, we are here to help. $5 Mustache Rides every. Monday.
Fiery Flavors and Festive Feasts: Elevate Your Event with Local Cantina Catering
Let us cater your next event!
Let’s celebrate!
Kick off Restaurant Week with National Marg Day specials!
This Barbie gets a free taco.
Are you Barbie or Oppenheimer?
Local Cantina is celebrating both sides! In celebration of the opening weekend of both iconic movies, Local Cantina is giving a free taco to anyone dressed in character! Simply walk into any Local Cantina dressed as your muse (Barbie or Oppenheimer) for ANY taco of choice!
This special is for opening weekend only so stop in from now through Sunday to snag your free taco!
We’ve Expanded!
We have expanded!
In collaboration with Rhinegeist Brewery, we began supplying guests in the Rhinegeist Taproom in Cincinnati with an exclusive menu that pairs perfectly with Rhinegeist’s thirst-quenching beers on February 1st.
Now, just two short months later, we are opening a full-concept restaurant on the first floor of the same building at 1910 Elm St. There is no better partner with which to embark on this journey than Rhinegeist, a beloved Cincinnati staple.
Local Cantina will still provide its exclusive service to the taproom while providing guests with its full-service well-known and loved menu served throughout Columbus and Dayton.
We were established in October 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Our owner, George Tanchevski, had a vision to open a fresh kitchen with scratch-made food and sauces centered on Tex-Mex style cuisine. A late-night dining spot featuring a taco-centric menu with a fun atmosphere wrapped around a bar produced the first Local Cantina. His goal was to serve good food and drinks, with genuine hospitality, would make the concept a home run.
In a short 10-year span, we have grown to fourteen locations around Columbus, Dayton, and now Cincinnati. During this time, we have grown into other concepts and into the restaurant group known as Orange Umbrella Restaurants(OUR Group).
With each location within OUR Group, we strive to craft a higher standard of food, drink and service and to promote growth within ourselves and within the community.
Local Cantina Olde Towne East
It all begins with an idea.