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Cantina Jack's | Our Story

The Story Behind the Cantina

Three Greek brothers opening a Mexican cantina wasn't exactly the obvious choice. But we loved great tequila, vibrant food, and the kind of restaurants where people linger over one more margarita. So when the perfect space opened across from Jack's Restaurant & Bar, we knew exactly what we wanted to build.
The Story Behind the Cantina

The Story Behind the Cantina

Every great neighborhood cantina has a story. Ours starts with three Greek brothers, an obsession with tequila, and a vision for creating Pleasant Hill's favorite gathering place. After years of serving the East Bay through Jack's Restaurant & Bar, we had the opportunity to create something new in Downtown Pleasant Hill—a lively neighborhood cantina where handcrafted margaritas, modern Mexican cuisine, and genuine hospitality come together. As three Greek brothers, opening a Mexican restaurant wasn't the most obvious career move, which is exactly why we embraced the joke and nicknamed the concept "By Los Tres Griegos." Whether you're joining us for happy hour, dinner with friends, or weekend brunch, our goal has always been simple: create a place people can't wait to come back to.
The Tequila Research

The Tequila Research

We took our tequila research very seriously. Blanco. Reposado. Mezcal. Añejo. Someone had to taste them all. Today you'll find more than 200 tequilas behind our bar—whether you're ordering your longtime favorite or discovering a new one.
The Space

The Space

Walk in on a Friday night and you'll hear glasses clinking, people laughing, and someone inevitably pointing up at the hand-painted ceiling. The U-shaped bar keeps the energy flowing, while the dining room is built for everything from date nights to birthday dinners.
Pull Up a Chair

Pull Up a Chair

Great food matters. Great cocktails matter. But the way people feel when they walk through our doors matters just as much. Pull up a chair. We'll take it from there.