Was on the island and totally bummed that gigantic waves prohibited any swimming so my first time coming here to swim will probably be my last. To not make complete waste of a day driving down from the valley, decided to come here and grab one last table available with my family to have lunch and watch the World Cup final. We ordered the house nachos with chicken it was decent they were so busy I honestly don't know how they kept track and got the orders out so you have to take that into consideration. We asked for house salsa and pico de gallo on the side because it's dry without it even though it has some pico on it already. A nice portion and we all enjoyed it with some Dos Equis beers. The next item was the steak fajitas. I like the plate that comes with which is loaded with toppings refried beans and rice plus of course corn tortillas. Some of the parts of the meat were a little bit hard to chew but it wasn't unedible over all the dish was pretty good as well. Our server did a fantastic job considering how swamped she was and it was an absolute Madhouse. They charge 5% service fee on all tabs to offset costs and all that bullshit. There were lots of people standing around inside coming late...I didn't like that because they kept bumping into me and invading my personal space. They should not be allowed inside if no seats are available PERIOD. Either be sat at a table/ bar or get the fuck out. Very chaotic couldn't wait till the game finished of course went to extra time and then some. read more

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The reviews almost made me not want to come here, but I'm pretty glad I did cause it was freaking fantastic! Walked right in and sat down in front of a few TV's and was able to comfortably watch the football game... service was friendly and had no issues The nachos are perfect sharing size, and the margaritas are perfect! It's within walking distance of the beach which only made it better... definitely a great spot to check out! read more

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Great place on the beach to grab a drink! We sat at the window and grabbed some drinks. The giant marg was great and at a great price. Service was great, they were nice and always made sure we had what we needed. They also had TV's playing current sports games which was fun! The inside is fun! Music playing, sports on the TV's, fun vibes. Lots of USC decor, FIGHT ON!! read more

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Cute spot for drinks near the beach. We were heading to a tour but had some time to spare so we stopped in. They were offering happy hour specials. The bar was packed, with nearly every table and seat taken. This looked like the spot to go to if you're wanting to have fun! We didn't spend too much time here, but really enjoyed ourselves. Drinks were super strong too! read more

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Our experience was extremely well! We were greeted by someone at the door who was friendly and welcoming. It was definitely a packed house, which we could see why, so we sat at the bar. The bartender was serving us drinks that were delicious, strong, and definitely got our moneys worth on drinks. He had us laughing the whole time and was very personable. Initially we just went for drinks, but the food smelled amazing, so we ordered chips and salsa (which were way larger than expected), fries, and a chicken quesadilla. All had delicious flavor and were extremely satisfied. The only thing that was disappointing was how small the restroom was. read more

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Came here for my friends bday!! We came after a bust ride! The inside was dim lit but has a cool interior!! Kinda small but it works!!! I only ordered a drink and must I say that thing was as big as my head!!! Will say it was a lot. So make sure to take precaution when getting the drink!! But also my friend got their drinks so fast and mine took a while but still was delicious :p The dude was cool. Sorry if the comment I made, made you put your cap :( but anyways cool dude. I will see, though with the restrooms were very tiny read more

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Such a wonderful location but just such sub par food and drinks. The staff are pretty friendly, the runners were really great and cleaning the table and clearing plates, servers not overly attentive. Their bogo margs is kind of lame. You have to ordered the same flavor and have to get both at once and can't stagger their delivery to your table. And their margs are alright, not the best. We got chicken tenders and the tres amigos platter. Between three it was a good amount of food but unsurprisingly very gringo versions. The tenders were basic frozen tenders and the dips straight out of jars. But got the job done. read more

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Always a fun time at Cabo Cantina! Stopped in for dinner last night before hopping on the Holiday Lights cruise at Davey's Locker for the boat parade. They always have the best deals on drinks, 2 for the price of 1! Full bar with tons of custom options. It was a fairly slow night and the service was very speedy. Got our drinks fast and food came out hot and quick. I got the Cabo chopped salad with chicken. It always hits the spot with fresh lettuce, deliciously seasoned chicken, lots of toppings, and a nice tangy dressing. The fiancé got the fajita plate with steak so we could share our meals and have 2 types of meat. The steak was cooked perfect and had so much flavor! I was scraping it off the piping hot dish at the end. The bell pepper and onions were delicious and tender. All of it paired perfectly with the rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and cheese of course. This place always feels like a vacation and their holiday decorations are so over the top in the best way! read more

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Scam operators. Menu clearly states 2 for 1 drinks all day every day. Before I ordered, I asked the waitress for two Pacifico's and confirmed the 2 for 1 deal. She said "oh the menu is confusing and it's not two for one. Those are only certain days and hours". I told her it was false advertising and walked out. Also seeing terrible things about service up charges. Beware. read more

Probably the worst customer service I've ever had. Incredibly unprofessional. My girlfriend and I had sat down and at a table we had to clean ourselves. No biggie, but that's how it is. We waited awhile for a server although it wasn't busy, and eventually the manager came up to us to ask if we were ready. Again, no problem. We were in no rush. We asked for 2 margaritas. The manager asked if we would like them small or large. We said large, noticing that the happy hour sign on the table said "All Drinks 2-For-1." She asked if we would like chips, and we accepted the offer (not complimentary btw, but again, no problems yet.) The server brought our chips and drinks, and everything was fine until the bill came. I paid without really looking, and noticed when I signed that the bill was almost double what I had anticipated. I asked the server to break it down, and she called over the manager. She informed us that the "Mega Margaritas" we had received were not a part of the happy hour deal. That was fine, except we didn't order mega margaritas. We had never used those words, nor had anyone else until now. She said it would be kinda of crazy if those were 2 for 1, to which I replied that it shouldn't be offered. She asked me how old I was which was odd, and upon answering, she told me that I "should have the common sense" to know that deal wouldn't be feasible. We both grew more upset, and I said that if we could just take one drink off, we'd be happy. I hadn't touched one of them, and I was okay biting the bullet and paying for one. She gave me a new bill, and everything was fine, until a few minutes later, she comes back to point out that in small font on the bottom of the happy hour card, it says that mega margaritas are excluded. I again state that nobody ordered a mega margarita. She just brought them. She told me I should know better, and after going back and forth a bit, she grabbed our drinks and told us to leave. I've been a restaurant manager for yours in the South Bay. I have no problem when people are trying to make things work, and stuff happens. I do have a problem with people being blatantly ignorant, rude, or showing a lack of effort or respect for people around them. The cherry on top was being escorted out with the server yelling that if we can't handle our liquor, we shouldn't drink. If she was paying attention, she would've known that we didn't drink, and that the full glass was returned and the other drink was taken away before being half finished. We did not get a refund. The manager was a younger middle aged blonde woman and the server was a brown haired lady named Sandra about 40 years old. Do not go here. Just save yourself the headache. read more

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I don't even know where to start. This place was extremely unprofessional and honestly just straight up racist. We went in and my friend showed his ID by holding it up (which is not uncommon at all), and instead of just asking him to hand it over or calmly explaining anything, the guy immediately told him "get out." No explanation, just aggressive for no reason. When my friend asked why, he started yelling "get out" over and over again. As we were leaving, things got even worse. The bartender yelled "that's why you never met your dad" at my friend... which is completely out of line and disgusting, especially considering my friend is Black. At that point it didn't even feel like a misunderstanding anymore, it felt straight up racist. read more

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Cabo Cantina in Newport Beach leans more into a party spot than a traditional restaurant, but the food still holds its own if you know what to order. The atmosphere hits you first. Loud music, packed tables, TVs everywhere, and a crowd that's there to drink and hang out. This place stays busy, especially at night, and works best if you go in expecting energy instead of a quiet meal. It's built for groups, not solo dining. The menu sticks to classic Mexican bar food. Tacos, burritos, nachos, and fajitas make up most of what you'll see. The portions come out large and filling, which fits the setting. Popular picks like carne asada fries, shrimp tacos, and loaded nachos stand out as solid choices. Flavor-wise, the food is good for what it is. Nothing overly complex, but seasoned well and satisfying after a long day at the beach or a night out. The fish tacos bring a lighter option, while the burritos and fries lean heavier and more indulgent. Where this place really separates itself is value. The 2-for-1 happy hour deals and large drinks draw most people in, and the food complements that experience instead of competing with it. Service depends on how busy it gets. During peak hours, things slow down and feel less organized. When it's calmer, the staff keeps things moving and stays friendly. This is not the place for a refined dining experience. You go here for loud energy, big portions, and a fun group setting. If you walk in with that mindset, Cabo Cantina delivers. read more

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Great food and drink at reasonable prices. Nachos and margaritas are an excellent way to start. Fantastic location. Fun atmosphere.

Only thing good about this place is their prime location in NB and that the Staff is pleasant. Tacos were terrible. Chips tasted like they bought a bag from the local grocery store & let it sit open all night (stale & bland). Tacos were dry & tasteless. Bathroom was gross. Definitely avoid. read more

Tried to go to happy hour but didn't even get drinks from happy hour bc the large margs were a better deal for more alcohol lol. This is definitely a fun place for friends/group/date to be downtown and a casual fun vibes. The food was good, nothing crazy good but definitely not bad. The tacos were a little dry but the added salsa helped. Our server Moira was so funny and helpful and a great worker!! read more

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I think they actually suck pretty badly. They have all you can eat tacos and they give you a bunch of rice and beans but yet you can't have another taco to eat all your rice and beans first ridiculous you wait and wait for somebody to help you totally ignore you most of the time been there or four times always the same thing not anymore for me. Much better places. read more

My wife and I went there yesterday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We waited almost 20 minutes without anyone bringing a menu or even acknowledging us. When I spoke to the manager, he was very rude and said, "This is a bar, you have to come here and ask me." Very disappointing service and attitude. Definitely not coming back. Zero stars. read more

Walked in at 220pm today 3/15. Two bartenders. Packed restaurant. My boyfriend and I walked in. I sat at the end of the bar (shorter side) while he used the restroom. In that time I was not greeted and the only reason someone said anything to us was because they had to walk over for the well tickets. The bartenders were only talking to each other. A little acknowledgment would've been nice. We walked out because of this. read more

I was very disappointed with the customer service from our waitress.She only took my order and completely ignored my friend and her husband. She was very rude and never checked back in with us if needed anything else. We asked to speak to the manager so we could change waitresses. We talked to her about the rudeness we experienced. She asked what she could do to make our experience better, and I asked if we could have our food and beverage comped but she said that that couldn't happen. We did get free fish tacos, but the level of discrimination was unreal from the waitress. I will definitely not be coming back to this place. read more

First time here today and I will definitely be back.This place is a vibe. Walked in and sat ourselves. Ordered the classic margarita which was huge!!!! I could only drink one. The nachos were delicious and shareable for 3-4 people. And the fish tacos were really good also. The servers were really nice and super friendly. We watched the end of a World Cup game so the place was 75-80% full but the service was fast. All the people there were enjoying the aura!!!! read more

Jason was an awesome bouncer! Super friendly, professional, and made everyone feel welcome while keeping things running smoothly. He had a great attitude, was respectful, and really added to the good vibe of the night. Cabo Cantina is lucky to have him! read more

Stopped in for margaritas and chips. The margaritas are huge with lots of flavor options. It was definitely a must try after sitting on the beach. Fun decorations inside and very open place as far as sitting goes find the first spot and grab it. The service was great our waitress was really nice! read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at Cabo Cantina. The bartender completely ignored us while serving other people who arrived after we did. It honestly felt discriminatory and extremely unprofessional. On top of that, he was also being mean and disrespectful to the busboy, which was very uncomfortable to witness. No one should be treated that way. Because of this experience, I will not be returning. read more

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Highly disappointed with this experience. I came in with my kids, husband, and my friend and her daughter, and the service was extremely rude from the start. Our waitress never took my order or my husband's order, and she never came back to check on our table at all. It genuinely felt like we were being discriminated against, and when we tried to raise our concerns, they weren't taken seriously at . We won't be returning back. read more

Ambiance was fun! Food was good but could have a bit more attention to detail. We had the steak nachos and sunset roll. Condiments that complement the food were dispersed erratically but we still enjoyed our dishes. Service was good. Tables need to be cleaned often. A fun stop. read more

If you're looking for a quick place to drink with some MEGA deals on said libations, I'd recommend Cabo Cantina if you're aimlessly walking around and enjoying the beach :) Situated in the heart of NB - Cabo Cantina has its fair share of cocktails, but are known for their Mega Margaritas- which are about $23 My friends and I handled one by ourselves and it was pretty good and nicely boozy - service was quick and the cantina had typical beach dive vibes with lots of open sunlight indoors :) read more

Happy hour not offered during World Cup. They will not tell you this until you sit down and place your order! Yet it is advertised all over the restaurant...happy hour every day! read more

We were in the city for a few days to enjoy the NBIBS. Stayed at an Airbnb walking distance from Cabo Cantina. Best decision ever Lol Lenny thank you for taking care of us. You are your team are amazing. Margaritas happy hour OMG yesss please. Ambiance was cool there was a DJ one of the nights. I hope to see you all soon again. Xo read more

I thought it was pretty bad that you have to pay for chips and salsa. I have never been to a Mexican restaurant that charges for chips n salsa. Then they also charge you a surcharge for employees benefits, raising costs for food. It's not my restaurant and it's not my responsibility to incur those charges. Very disappointing and think there are better options for Mexican food in the area. read more

What happened here? We used to come and enjoy the great prices food and drinks and it was typically empty. Just came from there and it was packed to the brim we were excited to eat! The chips came out with no salt or seasoning... they used to be heavily seasoned in a Doritos style seasoning and was great. The salsa was bland. Got two burritos and ended up gutting them and picking at the insides. The worst part the tortilla was the better part of the burrito! But it was inedible mush. Ended up spending $55 before tip on BoGo margs two burritos and chips and salsa. The chicken wings I remember were good and loaded fries maybe I'll stick to those next time. The inside was pooping and I hope to return and tonight was a one off! read more

The beach-iest bar scene in all of Newport Beach! They have the friendliest staff serving margaritas that can be ordered in all flavors; make sure to upgrade to a Mega Marg. The food is delish; steak fajitas are my favorite on the menu. I sat at the bar where Leslie provided the best vacation experience that the Balboa peninsula can offer. Thank you Cabo for all of the good vibes! read more

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This place one of my favorite spot for taco Tuesday night the vibe and location is amazing but what drove me to post a review this time the great hospitality we received from Christina she was wonderful and had a beautiful smile and welcoming thanks for your service:) read more

I'm sorry but they really nickel and dime you here. Don't offer chips and salsa if it's not free- that's straight up a way to trick people as usually in places like this when people order meals and drinks it is free. So they got 4.99 for chips and salsa and then they charge an inflation/wage surcharge of 4.90%. Food was fine but the little things make them look like a shady business I don't want to give any more money to. read more

Walked up on a Saturday at 1pm and were seated right away! We got a nice spot by the window and it was such a beautiful day. The vibes were up and everyone was having a great Saturday at Cabo Cantina! I got the chop salad wrap and it was really good. Could have used a bit more dressing but overall no complaints. It tasted really fresh and I loved the chicken! My boyfriend got the burrito bowl. It wasn't the best burrito bowl ever but it did the job. Overall the food was pretty good, the vibes were up, and the service was great. I wish I got our servers name but she was blonde and super sweet and bubbly. She checked on us often and brought us our food out quick. She also filled our waters 3x whenever they got close to being empty. It was pretty packed inside and had a bit of an overcrowded feeling. The tables were all pretty close to one another. Def a bar vibe. Overall we had a nice quick lunch here! I would come again on a nice weekend day for a drink and some food. read more

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We came back!!! Michael is awesome and the food is delicious. You need to try the fajitas, fish tacos, burritos. taquitos and the cheese dip! Miguel help us too! Music is so good it get you into it!! read more

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This place is great! The drinks are HUGE but very inexpensive. The food was delicious, and the service was also good. Only thing is the bathroom is super small and awkwardly shaped so it makes navigating that area difficult read more

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Watch yourself at this place. Double check your receipt. They have a tendency to charge you for drinks or food that was never ordered. Then when you call them out on it they act like it's your fault. Beware!!! read more

Jason was a pleasure to meet at the front door! Loved the mega margarita he recommended and it was an amazing experience!!

Took my date here for a nice night out really good music and a nice night vibe super friendly work staff and great food!

Jason at the front is amazing he recommended the best marg they had sooo good highly recommend, so kind and welcoming will visit again