cantina

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It was truly a spectacle that combined the aspects of a rock concert, “Christian” evangelical megachurch service, crime family gathering, bazaar, Mos Eisley cantina from "Star Wars" and a professional wrestling supercard.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024

The opening scene in “The Acolyte” takes place in an eatery crowded with colorful aliens, a callback to the Mos Eisley cantina from the first “Star Wars” movie, in 1977.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

Timmons and business partner Graham Ayers conceived of this cantina, which showcases Jack’s BBQ’s signature smoked, fatty briskets along with the cheesy, sour cream Tex-Mex staples.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022

He’s a singer in a cantina whispering songs of lament to the heartbroken backed by muted trumpets and arpeggioed guitars when a gray-haired gentleman asks him to stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2021

But José Duarte, Sánchez y Mella says nothing, except a mumbled gracias when she lets him off at the cantina with several more than his promised dollar.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez