Cantina La 15
Cantina La 15 is a Mexican cantina on Calle 15 Norte with a bar program built around tequila, mezcal, and margaritas, loud festive energy, and a crowd that packs the venue by 10 PM on weekends. The space runs a medium-sized indoor bar with Mexican-cantina decor: brightly painted walls, Mexican-flag accents, framed lucha-libre masks, and Day-of-the-Dead imagery throughout. The food menu runs Mexican standards: tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, large mezcaleras for sharing, plus the standard chips-and-guacamole format. The cocktail program emphasizes tequila and mezcal: classic margaritas, paloma builds, mezcal cocktails, and house signatures with Colombian-Mexican fusion. Pricing is moderate: margaritas 22,000-35,000 COP, beer 12,000-18,000 COP, tacos 25,000-40,000 COP for a plate of three.
Where to stay near Cantina La 15
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A loud festive Mexican cantina with tequila-and-mezcal-focused bar, full Mexican kitchen, and a crowd that packs the venue by 10 PM on weekends. The most party-focused energy on the Granada strip.
Loud, festive, Mexican-cantina-feel. The party-energy venue on the Granada strip.
Mexican mariachi backgrounds, banda, reggaeton, Latin pop
Casual to smart-casual. The festive atmosphere keeps the dress code loose; jeans and clean shirts work.
Group dinners, tequila and mezcal seekers, festive evenings, Mexican-food cravings.
Cards and cash accepted
Price Range
Margaritas 22,000-35,000 COP, beer 12,000-18,000 COP, tacos 25,000-40,000 COP, mezcaleras 95,000-180,000 COP
Margaritas ~$5-8.30/€4.50-7.50, beer ~$2.80-4.20/€2.50-3.80
Hours
Tue-Sun 17:00 to 02:00, peak Fri-Sat
Insider Tip
The mezcaleras (large sharing platters of tacos and Mexican dishes) are the kitchen's signature; designed for groups of three to four. The margaritas are well-built but pour generously; pace yourself. Walk-ins are easier on weeknights; reservations help on Fri-Sat.
Full Review
Cantina La 15 sits on Calle 15 Norte one block east of Avenida 9 Norte, occupying a medium-sized ground-floor space that commits fully to the Mexican-cantina aesthetic. The interior runs brightly painted in pinks, oranges, and turquoise, with framed lucha-libre masks on the walls, Day-of-the-Dead imagery throughout, and Mexican flags hanging from the ceiling. A long bar along one wall holds the tequila and mezcal selection visible in floor-to-ceiling display shelves.
The tequila and mezcal program is the venue's anchor. The bar runs a serious selection of artisanal tequilas (blancos, reposados, añejos) and traditional mezcales (joven, reposado, pechuga) imported from Mexico. The cocktail menu emphasizes margaritas (classic, fresh-fruit, spicy with chiles) and mezcal builds (mezcal old fashioned, mezcal palomas, mezcal smashes). Pricing reflects the higher spirit costs but stays accessible by Granada standards.
The Mexican kitchen runs alongside the bar with standard dishes (tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas) plus the mezcaleras (large sharing platters) that are designed for groups of three to four. Execution is consistent and the tacos arrive freshly made with proper tortillas. The chips-and-guacamole appetizer is essential ordering and the salsas are house-made with proper chile varieties.
Compared to other Granada venues, Cantina La 15 is the most party-focused and runs the loudest evening energy. The Friday and Saturday crowd packs the venue by 10 PM with festive groups, tequila-shot rounds, and a noticeably younger demographic than the rest of the Granada strip (early 20s to mid-30s versus the 30-plus average). Walk-ins are easier on weeknights; reservations help on weekend nights for groups.
The Neighborhood
Cantina La 15 sits on Calle 15 Norte one block east of Avenida 9 Norte. Bourbon St. Pub is one minute west; Faró Granada is two minutes west on the main avenue.
Getting There
Uber from El Peñón 10,000-15,000 COP and 10 minutes. From the central historic zone 8,000-14,000 COP and 10-15 minutes. Walking from Avenida 9 Norte one minute east.
Address
Calle 15 Norte, Granada, Cali, Colombia
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