FAQ

Born out of a love for tacos and tequila, our flagship cantina opened in the heart of the Red Mile on 17th Ave SW in Calgary, AB, in 2015. Since then we've opened in Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Toronto. See the full list.

More than a restaurant — a vibrant bar and modern cantina where fresh tacos, hand-shaken margaritas, tequila and good vibes come together. Post up at the bar for twice-daily Happy Hour, or pull up a seat in the dining room; our tacos, burritos, nachos and margaritas are made fresh in-house. Read more about us.

Eight: three in Calgary (17th Ave, Gateway, Kensington), plus Edmonton, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon and Toronto. Find your Cantina.

Yes — Blanco is proudly Canadian-owned, inspired by bold flavours and known for tacos and margaritas done right.

Blanco Cantina is part of Recipe Unlimited Corporation, one of Canada's leading hospitality companies.

Happy hour runs twice daily - 2 PM - 5 PM and 9 PM to Close - so you can double up on good vibes twice a day. Check your location page for details.

All of our locations offer $7.50 margaritas and select beer, $4 classic tacos and half-price tequila — yes, even the top shelf. See the Happy Hour menu.

The pricing is consistent across all locations; only the times differ. Check your Cantina's page for its schedule.

Almost all our tequila is vegetarian, and it's a serious back bar — check out the tequila menu to see the full range, from house to top-shelf.

Blanco's margarita kits come packaged with everything you need to make our margaritas at home — just shake, serve and sip. Available for purchase in-restaurant or online at select locations.

Three: Chili Coconut, Classic and Cadillac.

We've got you — check out Margarita 101 for the full story on what makes a good one.

$7.50 margaritas, every Monday, dine-in. Choose from frozen classic, frozen strawberry, classic, mezcalarita, chili coconut, smoky peach, mango, Morlacco cherry, skinny carmelita or the cadillac margarita — all 1.5oz. See Margarita Mondays.

No — $7.50 margaritas are only offered when you dine in.

We don't like to put a limit on fun, so no — but please always drink responsibly.

Most are. The mezcalarita and smoky peach flavours are only available at select locations.

With the purchase of a beverage, enjoy half-price classic tacos and $5 off premium tacos, every Tuesday. Classic tacos include mojo pork, crispy fish, chicken tinga, garlic mushroom, ground beef and baja shrimp; premium tacos include diablo shrimp, pinche gringo, bulgogi steak, crispy cauliflower, Jalisco hot chicken and quesabirria. See Taco Tuesdaze.

Yes — any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage gets you the deal, whether that's a mocktail or your favourite cocktail.

Not at all — whether you're craving a couple or a table full, order as many as your appetite desires.

No — these deals are dine-in only.

Only classic tacos are sold individually. Premium tacos are sold in multiples.

Yes, at every Blanco Cantina location — though specific offers vary, so check the daily features menu.

Half-price Patrón tequila and $8 Corona Draft, every Thursday. See Thirsty Thursdays.

Yes — we're giving Patrón its moment, so it's the only tequila on special that day.

Yes, every Thursday at every Blanco Cantina location.

That varies by location — check your Cantina's hours on the locations page.

$5 bottles of Corona, Corona Light and Corona Cero (330ml), $25 Corona buckets (5×330ml), and $5 Catrina Mexican Lager (16oz) — every Sunday. See Cerveza Sundays.

No — the beer deal is only offered when dining in.

Locations may run seasonal additions, but the standing deal is always $5 Corona and Corona Light (330ml) and $5 Catrina Mexican Lager (16oz).

Burritos, wraps, tacos, shareables and dessert — bold Tex-Mex flavours made fresh in-house. See the food menu.

Five: Food, Drinks, Tequila, Happy Hour and Daily Features.

The menus share the same foundation, but items and pricing vary by restaurant. Select yours to see exactly what's available.

Sí, amigos! We offer a few vegetarian dishes, and many others can be modified to be vegetarian-friendly. Filter the menu by that dietary preference, or ask your server. And remember — almost all our tequila is vegetarian too, so treat yourself to the back bar selection.

While we're not a gluten-free environment and products containing gluten are prepared in our kitchens, we do offer menu items that can be modified to accommodate a gluten sensitivity. Look for the gluten-intolerant icon on the menu, or filter by that preference. Your server is happy to help if you have any concerns.

We're not a gluten-free kitchen — items are prepared alongside products containing gluten, so cross-contamination is possible. If you have coeliac disease, please speak to your server before ordering.

Allergen and nutrition information for our core menu items is on our website. Click the icon under any item on the food menu to see what's in the dish, or go straight to our Nutrition & Allergens page.

Sí! We love the little niñas and niños. All of our locations are child friendly and most offer highchairs.

That depends on the location, amigo. Visit our locations page to find the hours for your Cantina.

Check the locations page to find the Cantina nearest you, or check Google Maps for directions.

We take small group reservations — up to 8 amigos — through OpenTable or by calling your Cantina directly. The quickest way is the 'Reserve a Table' button in the top right of the website.

Sí! Order online for pickup by clicking "Order Takeout" at the top of the website, or call your restaurant directly. Find your location and you're one call away from Blanco at home.

We live for a good event and welcome groups for any occasion. Visit Private Events to fill out our inquiry form, and our events team will get back to you within 2 business days.

All eight: Calgary – 17th Ave, Calgary – Gateway, Calgary – Kensington, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon and Toronto.

Corporate events and any occasion worth celebrating — each location has its own event space and menu options.

Give the gift of tacos and tequila — gift cards are available for purchase in-store and online. Visit any Blanco Cantina location or the gift cards page.

When dining in, use as many gift cards as you have. Due to technical mumbo jumbo that is way beyond us, only one can be used at a time when ordering online. Online ordering is available at select locations.

Our email sign-up offer — subscribe and get free guacamole.

Want to work with us? Check out our Join Our Team page to read about the roles we offer and how to apply.

If you have feedback about a recent visit, we'd love to help — contact us to tell us about your Blanco Cantina experience. Visit our locations page for the correct contact information for your restaurant.