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    Boathouse Cantina

    3.6 (600 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Tex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    cowboy fish and chips
    Randy B.

    We were hungry after a long day of travel in the mountains, and the motel owner recommended this place by the Arkansas River, which is a big kayakers' draw on this stretch. Their very current website had their menu in beautiful detail, and we immediately saw there'd be something we would enjoy, so we arrived just after 6:30 on a summer Tuesday evening. It was busy but not jammed, and we were lucky to score a table right by the open window near the back with no waiting. Service was a bit on the slow side in terms of taking orders and checking up on us, but it was very prompt when bringing out our drinks and freshly prepared food orders. The fried brussels sprouts with cashews and bacon were light, savory, and very tasty as an appetizer. My companion had the Cowboy Fish & Chips, which I guess were "cowboy" because of red ale in the batter? But he said they were just right, and he ordered the sweet potato fries instead of the regular version, and liked those too. My entree was the seared ahi salad, with mandarin slices and a sweet ginger vinaigrette dressing that was just the right complement. The tuna was perfectly seared, and the seasoning was just right. With no room for dessert, we paid up and left with full, happy stomachs.

    Margarita and Jalapeno Poppers
    Laura P.

    They redid the menu and it's just as good as it's always been. We go for the margaritas and all of the food is just as good. The jalepeno poppers and wings are a great starter. The steak and blue salad is a good go to although this time it was a little dry so just ask for an extra side dressing. The atmosphere is so fun right on the river and just being downtown.

    Norwegian salmon salad
    Denneane C.

    I've had two different salads here in the last month and both were excellent. The steak and blue was great, however, the Norwegian Salmon salad is absolutely fantastic! I was leery of the ginger dressing, but it was excellent! Great compliment to the teriyaki glazed salmon and the sweet bell peppers. Service as top notch as well, even on a packed Friday night. Dining room looks out over the river and it's amazing

    Americana burger
    Crystal B.

    We drove through Salida on our way back to Colorado Springs and decided to stop by Boathouse Cantina. We had a pretty good experience. We were seated by the window in the covered patio area (we got lucky because the lunch rush was just about ending). We ordered the Americana burger and steak and blue salad - both were really good (bar food but good). Service was friendly and attentive from both the hostess and server. We were very pleased with our experience.

    Aditi D.

    Really enjoyed Boathouse Cantina -- such a fun, laid-back spot right by the river, perfect for sitting back and relaxing. We went in late fall, so the patio was closed, but I can't wait to come back in the summer when it's open -- it's the kind of place that's made for warm weather and cold beer. The beer selection was fantastic, and I loved that they let us sample a few on tap before choosing. We tried the veggie burger (a little dry for my taste) and the meat burgers, which were amazing -- juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The truffle fries and nachos were both super tasty too. Great service, solid food, and unbeatable views -- definitely a spot I'd return to for a relaxed riverside meal.

    Paul P.

    We went there for dinner with all 3 brothers. Atmosphere is beautiful and Arkansas River and Mountain View's. I had shrimp taco and lime rice. Everything was very good. Hopefully I'd come back again when I'm in vacation. Thank you very much for the hospitality

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    Jenn K.

    Laid-back, hip and family-oriented restaurant. Loved the atmosphere and the staff is very friendly! Chips and salsa was good. I enjoyed the slight sweetness with a hint of smoke and chili pepper. Fish was AMAZING and thoroughly enjoyed it, along with the truffle fries. Portioning is spot on for the price!!

    Cattleman's Burger with side salad
    Cathy T.

    Ambiance is great with an open-air, but covered, Arkansas River view. Many food and drink choices. Food was good and came out super quick. Cattleman's Burger was good (medium is the lowest temp they'll cook, fyi). Chicken wings with dry rub were good. The rub had good flavor and was a bit spicy - no sauce for me! The potstickers were just okay. The filling was good but the wonton wrappers were too thick, IMO. Service was very good.

    Chicken Cantina Club
    Pui-See Y.

    Came here with WWP and we had a big group. 4 tables I think. Nice little quaint cantina and the appetizers were already ready for us on the table. Maybe a little too early, because it was luke warm for certain items when it should be hot. Jalapeno poppers were tasty, just wish it was hot! Brussels were good as well. I ordered the chicken cantina club. Sounded really good, but was reaaaaallly dry. I was adding hot sauce or anything "wet" to it to make it better. I couldn't finish it. The sweet potato fries were good. Overall it was okay. Don't think I would've came here if it wasn't for a group outing.

    Grilled Vegetable Salad with chicken and champagne vinaigrette

    Love this spot! The food was great, we got the grilled vegetable salad and added chicken and the chicken tenders (not pictured because they were devoured). Our server was great and so was the bartender. Will definitely come back

    Boathouse burger
    Garett Y.

    Busy day but staff was great. Fast service. Had the boathouse burger with regular fries. A little well done but otherwise great place with views of the Arkansas river.

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    Soulcraft Brewing - Spacious seating

    Soulcraft Brewing

    4.5(121 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Stopped here on the way to the Sand Dunes…read more Great personable service! We liked every beer in our flight: Dark Matter, Rye'd or Die, Charlie's Brown and the Sunset Sour. For food we had the Pastrami Sandwich ... To.Die.For!!! And the All American Smashburger. We were even more in luck with an Irish Band jam session. Totally recommend this place!

    Trying to catch all the local breweries in Salida, CO. Each…read moreis unique in their own. Stopped in to check it out; a Sunday, several people sitting at tables and a few at the bar. It's a fairly large interior and nicely decorated but low keyed; nothing extravagant but nice homey feel. We sat at the bar; the place now started to get really busy. I had the Charlie Brown; Pours a thin head on a light brown body. The aroma is mild grain and molasses. The taste has a mild sweet start with a nutty backend. The texture is thin. It has great flavor. Apparently it was the beer for the day since many patrons were selecting it. My other half ordered Zinga Son; a nice Mexican lager; tastes very similar to a Corona but the taste was much more rich and crisp; with a tad German hops and Mexican yeast. And yes a food truck on site for those that are hungry works and co-exists with the brewery. The menu is simple but effective. We did order a large pretzel with a nice German stone ground mustard. Enjoyed our time there! Also a shout out to Abby who handled the steady flow of customers and an extremely busy Sunday. She did it all with poise and grace! Stop in if you're in the area.

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    Soulcraft Brewing - Soulcraft serves food and beer 7 days a week. Our in-house kitchen features a rotating menu of delicious selections.

    Soulcraft serves food and beer 7 days a week. Our in-house kitchen features a rotating menu of delicious selections.

    Soulcraft Brewing - Soulcraft serves food and beer 7 days a week. Our in-house kitchen features a rotating menu of delicious selections.

    Soulcraft serves food and beer 7 days a week. Our in-house kitchen features a rotating menu of delicious selections.

    Soulcraft Brewing - Soulcraft serves food and beer 7 days a week. Our in-house kitchen features a rotating menu of delicious selections.

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    Soulcraft serves food and beer 7 days a week. Our in-house kitchen features a rotating menu of delicious selections.

    Casa Calaca - 2 item: taco and tostada & 3 item: 2 chimichangas and 1 enchilada

    Casa Calaca

    4.5(121 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Visiting the area and stopped in for dinner last night. It was super busy with the entire entry…read morearea full of people waiting. The host told us it would be a 45 minute wait. Obviously it looked popular, so we decided to wait. But within about 10 minutes the entire wait area had been seated, as were we. Great start! The staff was really moving fast - some practically running - to serve food and drinks. The chips were good, homemade salsa was awesome and plentiful - more was offered while we waited for our food to arrive. We had the chicken enchiladas favoritas, and a vegetarian combo. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere is fun and laid back. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. We'll be returning soon!

    BLUF: very good food at reasonable price. Friendly servers…read more Went with a large group on a Wed night. I think we ordered literally everything on the menu, and to a person we liked what we received. One of the few places that makes a really good Horchata drink, so if you like those order one. It wasn't that lively in there, but it was a Wed so not a big night out for most people. Their steak meals were a clear standout - everyone liked everything, but those got raves. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp were great - good sized and grilled so they still had a snap to them. The downsides: it took a long time for food to come out, although some of that probably can be attributed to us being a big group. That said, several waited for, and eventually had to ask for, the tortillas that went with their meals. Our servers spoke little english, so sometimes communications were difficult, but ALWAYS friendly. I would definitely go back.

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    Casa Calaca - The Casa Especial. Grilled steak, chicken and bacon-wrapped shrimp with all the trimmings.

    The Casa Especial. Grilled steak, chicken and bacon-wrapped shrimp with all the trimmings.

    Casa Calaca - Traditional margaritas. Strong & delicious!

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    Traditional margaritas. Strong & delicious!

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