The first thing to know about La Cantina Downtown: Tacos and Tequila is context: an urban, reservation-led room in Montreal, Canada, matched with the ambitions of a Mexican restaurant. The draw is flavor, texture and regional character; at a comparatively accessible price point, it should be judged as a smart choice when you want something considered without turning the night into a major splurge. Read it as a place for flavor, texture and a point of view rooted in cuisine rather than decor alone, with the final judgment depending on execution, hospitality and consistency across the meal.