Cantina Ixtaccíhuatl

Portsmouth, OH · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Portsmouth
#5
of 68 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
Cantina Ixtaccíhuatl, 2134 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Phone
(740) 529-2144
Website
www.cantinaixtaccihuatl.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Cantina Ixtaccíhuatl is a restaurant located in Portsmouth, OH. It is one of 68 restaurants listed in Portsmouth. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Portsmouth city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #5 among Portsmouth restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cantina Ixtaccíhuatl

Authentic Mexican food and bar

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–5 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Gleason · Feb 2026

I just tried the cantina for the first time tonight with a takeout order. I have to say it greatly exceeded all expectations, the food is great and the man who took my order was great and very nice. They will be seeing more of me and my family in the future

★★★★★ 5.0 Roy Musick · Oct 2025

Absolutely blown away. Best in town in my opinion

★★★★☆ 4.0 Oracle Sybil · Jun 2024

Cantina Ixtaccíhuatl I was less than a mile down the road and left a less than authentic Mexican experience at Sonora Mexican Grille. The bad margarita was more than too much. Upon arriving I was met by an eclectic ambiance. There is a retail space at the entrance. Clothes hang on a rack and a Christmas tree is in the corner that mists be 18 feet tall. It is bedeck in American flags and other red, white and blue ornaments. I was greeted by a young g man who felt like he was in his teens. Two small children sat at the bar, they climbed down to play after I was instructed to seat myself. They played on a scooter type toy. A pool table was the altar for a lone watermelon in another corner behind the wooden enclosure that felt like a living space. Not sure what it was, but a curtain covered t

★★★★★ 5.0 Eli Allen · May 2019

Difficult name, but great food! We heard about this great Mexican restaurant on the local radio station a few weeks back and it’s become our favorite spot. But first things first: the name sounds like “Ecstasy Waddle”. You’ll need to know that when you go to tell your friends about this place. Atmosphere: very open (even a dance floor) but also some private nooks and booths, but there’s also seating at the bar. The building still has its historic vibe and hasn’t been overdone with cliche Mexican decor. Also, since it’s new it’s not crowded or loud; no TVs blaring music or 20 different sports channels. You can actually carry on a conversation. While the building is older it is clean and everything but the front door seems ADA compliant. Parking is limited at the side of the building, but t

★★★★★ 5.0 Phillip Crowley · Jan 2026

This is the most authentic Mexican in town, we eat here regularly. Family owned and operated, and reminds me of the taquerias back in south Texas!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails

Services

Mexican restaurant

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