Cantina Rima is a compact, authentic Mexican gem in Osaka admired for its pork tacos, guacamole and seriously good margaritas. The owner’s hands-on hospitality gives the place a personable charm—conversations in Spanish, English and Japanese are common—and the menu sticks close to true Mexican flavors. Small and popular, reservations are recommended; trusted by over 120 guests, Cantina Rima is the go-to for those seeking sincere, flavorful Mexican cooking in Kita.
InfiniteGray
2 months agoPicture this: you’ve stumbled down a Mexican alleyway and found the best tacos of your life… only two margaritas deep you realize someone is speaking Japanese, and in your confused state a disorienting epiphany washes over you: you’re not in South America, but Osaka! You’ve got to try the pork tacos, chips and guacamole, very strong margs, and the bean quesadilla.
05 Yu2you
hace un mesThe food was very satisfying and the drink selection was pretty good. Recommend if you miss eating tacos in Osaka
Josue Macias
9 months agoMy wife, niece and I visited Cantina Rima on our recent trip to Japan and we loved it! The owner was very friendly and it is impressive that he handles everything himself. It was strange being in Japan but speaking Spanish, English, and Japanese (very poorly) to someone haha. The margaritas are excellent and the food is even better. The food is authentic to what you would find in Mexico. If we ever visit Japan again we will be back for sure!
Samantha Helgeson
2 years agoThis is our go-to Mexican restaurant and probably the best we have had in Japan. While we haven’t always needed a reservation, I recommend you make one because you could be turned away from this small restaurant due to other bookings. We have loved everything that we have ordered but we always get guacamole, quesadilla and some sort of taco. Recently had a fish taco and it was delicious. Only one person working but the service is great and the food is delicious. Highly recommend Cantina Rima!
Grace Kelly
a year agoi’m from los angeles and was missing a taste of home so i stopped by here for dinner. WOW. blown away by the margarita, the guac, the enchiladas. honestly better than some of the more central restaurant spots in la. the owner makes the drinks and food himself - he learned from his friends in mexico- and the restaurant is small enough that you can watch him do it. if u want to try something different than traditional japanese, this is the place.