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    Baja Cantina Grill & Filling Station

    3.3 (793 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Monterey Bay Quesadilla
    Olivia P.

    Really enjoyed my dinner here! Blackened burrito: 8.5/10 Huge portion and there was plenty of juicy chicken and shrimp in the burrito. The beans and sauce were good too. Chips and salsa: 9/10 Great chips and the salsa has a nice kick to it. Monterey quesadilla: 9.5/10 I've never had a quesadilla with this flavor combination and I was pleasantly surprised! So fun trying it with artichoke and dill and tartar sauce!

    Mole Mauro's Burrito Wrap
    CJ O.

    Try ANYTHING with the mole sauce!! We went on a Thursday night with the live bad. It was a little loud, but once you're seated inside, the music is dampened. Even though it was packed, service was very fast.

    The fireplace in the bar
    Merry C.

    I have been to Baja Cantina twice and I had great service and a lot of fun during both visits. During my most recent visit my friends and I shared a pitcher of margaritas, nachos, tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole. It was a cold and rainy day and we sat by the fireplace and had a wonderful time. My friends and I thought the margaritas and appetizers we had were great. Our server was excellent. She made great recommendations and kept checking in on us. I was the one that suggested we go to the Baja Cantina, so I was happy everyone had a great experience.

    Grilled Chicken and Papaya Salad
    Makaela S.

    Really nice restaurant with a lively feel. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food was good. Chips were amazing. Service was good. Really fun atmosphere

    Chicken Flamin' Fajitas
    Maricarmen C.

    Beautiful area and outdoor patio. We were a pretty big party and did not have reservation, but were quickly accommodated. I tried their chicken fajitas and a margarita. I unfortunately did not love their food, but my boyfriend did. Overall, the service was good and although I did not enjoy their food, I think it was personal preference. There is a good amount of parking, and the area is perfect for the upcoming sunnier weather.

    Booth at Baja Cantina, Carmel
    Jerry T.

    Food os always great, well prepared, hot. Staff is super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Ambiece is super cool, automotive themed stuff everywhere, I even found a booth with my name on a poster on the wall.

    Heather M.

    I'm from out of town and am possibly being transferred to the area for work. Mom and Dad came to visit, We came to dinner here and it was so cute and the staff was so friendly. The food and drinks were good. We have no complaints! The atmosphere and people is what did it for us. Such a great place! We will be back!

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    Here you pay extra for your chips and salsa. Sour cream costs extra too. Food was tasty. Fun ambience.

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    5 months ago

    I ordered a burrito and it was pretty tasteless and awful. The bartenders were all rude as well. They should train their staff to be nicer.

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    Ask the Community - Baja Cantina Grill & Filling Station

    Do the beans have lard, and are the chips fried in lard?

    According to the lady who served us today- refried beans have lard and black beans don't. Unsure about the chips but I think not. Do double check.

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    Stopped in on a whim while passing through Carmel and so glad we did. The ambience is fantastic,…read moredimly lit with great music and TVs everywhere, the kind of place I'd love to come back to and watch a game. Service was excellent. Our waitress Rachel was great and took good care of us. We ordered the French dip (added Swiss, onions, and mushrooms) solid sandwich, though it could've used a touch more salt. The real star though, was the fish and chips. Genuinely some of the best I've ever had. Lightly battered, flaky, perfectly cooked. The vibe lands in that sweet spot of upscale casual without crossing into fine dining, comfortable but elevated. Highly recommend if you're passing through Carmel. We'll definitely be back.

    Lunch after a beach walk was just what we were looking for. Walk in and find a seat. Music and…read moreambiance brought a nice vibe the whole time we were here. Food is tops. The fish and chips is the ultimate meal. The burger was savory, soft and creamy just he right amount. It perfectly paired with the Talbott pinot noir they recommended. The only comment is make is the amount of French fries that were served with the burger. The plate was a lot larger looking because a sparse amount of fries was served alongside. Maybe add a little more next time just to balance it off. The servers/bartenders knew their stuff. They provided what they could in terms of what was popular and well liked. They said both items we ordered were the most popular. The fish and chips have won best fish and chips 3 years in a row. I would agree with this since I usually am not wowed with this dish. I couldn't resist ordering a dessert. The applied tart with vanilla ice cream was so satisfying. Overall service, food quality and experience was very good. If return over and over again for this same food and experience. If I could give 10 stars I would. Carmel and Brody's is a new destination.

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    The Ceasar salad was excellent but ask them to chop up the anchovies and mix them into the salad…read more The mussels in a Thai cream sauce were delicious. Also had the tomahawk Niman. Ranch pork chop. Nothing to write home about. The Brussels sprouts were average - charred and sweet. Service was excellent and the ambience was great - nice and small and quiet.

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