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Cañonita, Las Vegas, NV

Cañonita

4.5
4.5
3296 Reviews
$31 to $50
Traditional Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
Carefully crafted from authentic recipes, every meal at Cañonita is a feast for the eyes and adventure for the taste buds.

Heritage and innovation merge with menu selections such as Santa Rosa Barbacoa and Mexico City Enchiladas for lunch, and Carne Asada and Pollo Mole Poblano for dinner. Our bar features a wide variety of beers, wines, cocktails, and fresh margaritas and guests can sample one of more than 50 fine-aged, authentic tequilas.

As the only restaurant located along the canal-front in The Venetian and The Palazzo, Cañonita offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the Grand Canal, with waterfront views of the resort's famous singing gondoliers. Outside, our Street Taqueria food truck recreates an essential element of Mexico City's culinary and cultural landscape, featuring a variety of street foods and house-infused margaritas.

Additional information

  • Location
    3377 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109
  • Phone number
    (702) 420-2561
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Mexican, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet and self parking available at The Venetian® and The Palazzo®
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Marquez
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Private dining

Menu

Aperitivos

appetizers

  • Squash Blossom Quesadilla

    blue corn masa, oaxaca cheese, yellow mole

    • Oven Roasted Mussels and Shrimp*

      chorizo, smoked pasilla, cilantro grilled bread

      • Crab & Shrimp Cake

        blackened serrano aioli, oaxaca cream sauce

        • Cancun Ahi Tuna Ceviche

          mango agua-chile, watermelon, almond, black sesame

          • Shrimp Empanada

            chipotle, roasted peppers, cotija cheese, yellow mole, mango salsa

            Sopas y Ensaladas

            soup and salad

            • Pozole Verde

              braised pork, hominy, green chile & tomatillos, shredded cabbage

              • Ranchero Chicken Salad

                baby greens, bacon, queso fresco, buttermilk guajillo dressing

                • Caesar Salad

                  romaine hearts, spiced pumpkin seeds, parmesan croutons

                  • CAÑONITA SALAD

                    baby greens, strawberries, queso fresco, tortilla strips, lime vinaigrette

                    Para La Mesa

                    for the table

                    • FIVE TACO SAMPLER

                      red onion, cilantro, arbol-tomatillo salsa choice of grilled fish | carne asada* | chicken tinga pork | herbed mushroom corn or flour tortillas

                      • Chips & Salsa

                        roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, chipotle, cilantro

                        • Queso Fundido

                          chihuahua & oaxaca cheese, epazote, flour tortilla

                          Platos Fuertes

                          traditional entrées influenced by our chef's travels through Mexico

                          • Santa Rosa Barbacoa

                            guajillo chile rubbed pork served in a banana leaf, chipotle bbq sauce, cilantro rice, black beans, corn tortillas

                            • Carne Asada

                              grilled NY strip steak, caramelized peppers & onions, poblano quesadillas, black beans, pico de gallo

                              • Mar Y Tierra

                                sea scallops, pork carnitas, sweet potato purée, salsa macha

                                • Arbol Glazed Salmon

                                  quinoa, dried fruits & nuts, mango salsa

                                  • Mexico City Enchiladas

                                    choice of chicken breast or braised beef, black beans, queso fresco, lettuce, tomato, cilantro rice

                                    • Pollo Con Mole Poblano

                                      roasted vegetables, rice, sesame

                                      • CAÑONITA FAJITAS

                                        peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, tortillas, crema, choice of chicken breast | beef striploin* | shrimp

                                        • Crispy Corn Flautas

                                          choice of chicken breast or braised beef, queso fresco, avocado-tomatillo salsa, cilantro rice, black beans, pico de gallo

                                          • CAÑONITA BURRITO

                                            poblano peppers, lettuce, tomato, asadero cheese, chipotle, crema, rice & beans, choice of veggie | chicken breast | carne asada* | shrimp

                                            • San Luis Chile Relleno

                                              cornmeal-crusted poblano, dried fruits & nuts, goat cheese, guajillio, cilantro rice, black beans

                                              • Mahi Mahi Veracruz

                                                peppers & onions, capers, rice, marisco broth

                                                • Mushroom Enchiladas

                                                  corn tortilla, cheese, poblano cream sauce, roasted vegetables, rice, borracho beans

                                                  • BEEF RIB AL CARBON

                                                    negra beer-braised short ribs, sweet potato purée, crispy plantains, salsa macha

                                                    Complementos

                                                    sides

                                                    • Crab & Shrimp Cake

                                                      • Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

                                                        • Grilled Shrimp Skewers

                                                          • Guacamole

                                                            • Fried Plantains

                                                              • Sweet Yams & Bacon

                                                                Last updated: January 24, 2025

                                                                What 3,296 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.5
                                                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.5Food
                                                                • 4.5Service
                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                • 4.1Value

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                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Cañonita offers a delightful dining experience with its "great food and atmosphere." Situated by the Venetian canal, it provides a unique ambiance enhanced by gondoliers' serenades. Patrons praise the "delicious" short rib and "authentic Mexican cuisine," along with attentive service. Ideal for a memorable meal in Las Vegas.

                                                                3,296 Reviews

                                                                1. BrittanyH

                                                                  Philadelphia5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  What an amazing experience. The food was some of the best I've had the pleasure of eating, the guacamole is a must! Make sure you get the flight of mojitos, blackberry was the best. You can't beat the location with the gondola rides next to you.

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                                                                2. Jayne

                                                                  Kansas City3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  It was a good meal and the service was really good. It was a good value meal!!

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                                                                3. Shep

                                                                  Dallas18 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great location food and service. Great place to see people. We ate there prior to the Chicago concert. Very convenient location.

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                                                                4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Portland2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Rico was our waiter and made our evening even more special. Seriously, one of the best places for an enjoyable dinner guaranteed to leave memories worth returning to enjoy again and again!!

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                                                                5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Orange County5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  What a fabulous, authentic, and clean meal! The service was outstanding. Raul made our dining experience wonderful.

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                                                                6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Chicago2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food is amazing and so fresh. Staff is over the top helpful!

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                                                                7. Mike

                                                                  San Francisco3 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Well, the food was fine. The order our meal was served was unfortunate. We ordered a pitcher of margaritas, which came after our chips and guacamole, and after our fajitas. There may have been a mixup at the bar, but it was still an unfortunate experience. Our server didn’t explain anything until we finally asked and got his attention. The guacamole was good. We were disappointed that our meal came at the same time that the chips and guacamole were delivered. It would’ve been a much more enjoyable experience if our meal had been spaced out better. Our server was pleasant, but not very attentive. 

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                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Denver2 reviews

                                                                  1.0

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The hostess stand was polite and welcoming. Our server was terrible, he was slow, not friendly, and lacked basic customer service skills. The food was not good at all. Save yourself the trip!

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                                                                9. CarlaB

                                                                  Oklahoma City9 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Very overpriced! Charging for every little thing!  ordered fajitas and had to pay for the tortillas. Refills on pop was 350. Per glass. Ridiculous.

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                                                                10. Steven VIP

                                                                  Chicago14 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  This is a beautiful place to enjoy a meal. We sat on the patio and felt like we were outdoors watching the gondolas pass under a blue sky. The menu is full of good choices and all our meals were food. Margaritas were excellent. Tortilla chips were not all that tasty and seemed stale. Service was attentive but not as much as he should have been.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Cañonita does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cañonita also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (702) 420-2561.

                                                                Cañonita is rated 4.5 stars by 3296 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Cañonita does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                Booked 64 times today
                                                                Google Map for Cañonita

                                                                3377 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (702) 420-2561
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Traditional Mexican, Mexican
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Valet and self parking available at The Venetian® and The Palazzo®
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                  Daniel Marquez
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