The 619 Cantina

Portsmouth, VA · Californian restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Portsmouth
#85
of 222 restaurants
City Percentile
53%
rating percentile
Address
The 619 Cantina, 619 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone
(757) 392-2477
Website
the619cantina.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

The 619 Cantina is a restaurant located in Portsmouth, VA. It is one of 222 restaurants listed in Portsmouth. Its 4.2-star rating is above the Portsmouth city average of 4.0 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The 619 Cantina

SERVING DELICIOUS & FRESH BAJA MEX BURRITOS, TACOS, BEER, & TEQUILA! FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO THE BAY AREA THE 619 IS BRINGING THAT ORIGINAL WEST COAST FLAVOR TO THE EAST!

Hours

Saturday10 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brittany Jones · Jan 2026

I absolutely love this place! The food is incredible and so are the drinks. The staff are always so friendly and on top of things. One of the most clean establishments I’ve been to. The prices are awesome. You definitely get the bang for your buck here. I highly recommend if you love tacos and burritos!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Jesse Seward · Jun 2024

California Comfort Hits Portsmouth: A Review Having lived in San Diego for seven years, I consider myself a bit of a Cali-Mex connoisseur. And let me tell you, this place is the real deal. The portions are incredibly generous, especially for the price. Unlike most restaurants where a $15 nacho order translates to a sad pile of chips and cheese, here you get a heaping platter overflowing with deliciousness – a true testament to their dedication and passion. The California burrito is a star. It's massive, clocking in at what feels like five pounds, and absolutely bursting with flavor. It's a welcome addition to the Portsmouth food scene, offering a taste of authentic California cuisine. My minor critique is the occasional heavy hand with the shredded cheese on some dishes. While cheese is

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Charles Norris · Aug 2025

I was out for a walk and noticed how good this place smelled so I stepped inside. It says Cali tacos. I was greeted promptly and given a drink fast as well. I proceeded to order tacos. This is my honest opinion please use this review as a way to improve on some weak points. Your kitchen staff should always strive to never let questionable looking good leave the kitchen. They should also be properly trained to know how to serve food in the most presentable manner. My tacos were swimming. There was a literal pool of water on my tray of tacos. I had to eat them so fast so they didn't fall apart which is exactly what they were doing when I picked them up. I couldn't even put my favorite hot sauce on top because it was so wet already. Usually street tacos come with an extra corn tortilla per ta

★★★★★ 5.0 Tom Litchfield · Dec 2025

Excellent food and service! Rachel, the owner, took such good care of us and made us feel right at home. The burritos were big, grilled and full of high quality and fresh ingredients. Everything was affordable and huge portions. We will be back!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jasmine Davis · Jan 2026

John & Brittney made the most amazing drinks :) it’s my friends and I celebrating my wedding 2/6/26. I’m writing this review in the restaurant.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Californian restaurantMexican restaurant

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