An independent business that you feel great about supporting. Robin was our excellent waitress, and truly knew the entire menu, and made perfect suggestions based on our tastes. Luis kept our waters filled, and that is no easy task for my family and I who drink a lot of water. Drink selections are ambitious, and I would absolutely come back. read more

This family run Mexican Cantina is wonderful in so many ways. The food is always fresh and many choices. The green sauce on the tostadas Great service especially with our big group of 9. Queso and guacamole good starters Been coming for many years and so nice to see the next generation. Thanks for another great meal on this year's trip. read more

The food was delicious!!!! We are from Texas and this was the first Mexican food we've enjoyed in South Florida. Service was excellent. It's just a cute mom and pop hole in the wall place with really good cheese dip! read more

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The service is fast and friendly. Margarita was top notch. Plenty of non Mexican specials each night. Home cooked fresh and good. Prices are good. Nice back patio with tables for big groups. read more

Chico's Cantina - Enchiladas & burritos with all the trimmings - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

The best Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at. Margaritas were so tasty. Ceviche and guacamole were fabulous! Never had such great flavors on tortilla chips. My seafood enchilada had large chunks of scallops, shrimp and fresh fish covered in a red sauce! The beans and rice were tasty sides! You can't go wrong...our table had soup, tuna with a cilantro sauce, taco specials and all plates were being raved over. DON'T MISS THIS PLACE! read more

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Last night, me and five of my closest friends went to Chico's, and it was simply wonderful. The food was really good, and the service was truly outstanding. This is a really cute family owned and run restaurant, and the family prepares delicious food. I had the green chile enchiladas - the green sauce was amazing and the shredded beef filling was scrumptious. This is a wonderful place to go for a casual night out... and don't skip the key lime pie! read more

Chico's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

The 5 of us loved this little Mexican place on our vacation. Porch was colorful and tropical. Service was fabulous and friendly. Salsa was so good and chips were fresh and yummy. My tomatillo enchiladas were so good, beans and rice were delicious. Thank you! read more

As a local in the Keys, I love Chico's. Its affordable, fast, and good. My husband and I come here often becuase sometimes we get sick of expensive seafood, and want a cheaper meal that is equally satisfying. If you're a tourist and want a waterfront, sunset view, then Chico's is not for you. But if you want some filling Mexican food, at a cheaper price than Key West high-dollar restaurants, come to Chico's! The service is always great, the kitchen is fast, so you can eat quickly and be on your way. There's an outside patio area, but I've never seen it, I always dine inside. I love the combo plates, I always order a buritto and taco, or buritto and enchilada combo. Get it "wet" with cheese sauce, yum. Guacamole is good, and they have great salsa. The wine is cheap and delicous as well, compared to other tourisy establishments. See you soon Chico's! read more

We ordered a pick up order from here and will never again. My bf and I ordered a ton of tacos and a guac appetizer. We got there when they said the order would be ready and it wasn't. At least for the wait they gave us a free queso dip. I was so excited because I personally love queso and didn't order any bc my bf preferred the guac. I tried some and it was absolutely disgusting. I can't even explain what it tasted like but not cheese I'll tell you that. I've ate plenty of "okay" or "not the best" queso but this one was so bad neither one of us had any more than that first bite. As for yhe tacos, the meat (we got chicken, beef and pork) was all dried up. Completely dry. There was BARELY any pico on the tacos and the refried beans were like cafeteria quality. All stuck together and bland. The rice was the only decent thing (bland but at least it wasn't bad like everything else). The salsa was okay, very watery not very chunky. The guac was generic, like what you get in the containers at the supermarket. Very very disappointed with this place. Will also say our stomachs were KILLING us that night and the next day. Not even worth saving the leftovers. read more

Chico's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Super great food and drink - everything fresh and homemade- and the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable- the ambiance was awesome too! read more

A very pleasant surprise! We were looking for a good Mexican restaurant close to our travel route. Really good food and reasonably priced!

This restaurant gives homey family run vibes. Staff is very friendly, attentive and polite. They start the table off with warm tortilla chips and delicious salsa. They have many options to choose from and combinations platters are great if you want a mix of a few things. This is definitely a spot we will return to in the Keys! read more

Chico's Cantina - One Taco , One Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Margaritas were amazing. Quantity was enormous. Just outside of downtown Key West. It's worth the drive. read more

It's were the locals go, so we are told. Based the age and attitudes of those we sat around I would agree it's a local hang out. This place is between Stock Island and Key West island right past the Chevron. There were 4 of us and we only had to wait about 5 minutes and then we got a table on the back patio, which was perfect. We all had something different: Chilli Rellano, Enchiladas Suiza, Green Chilli Enchiladas, and Carne Asada. All come with Rice and beans and were steaming hot and very good. The Carne Asada is served with a mashed potato empanada which was different. We split a pitcher of Margherita which was more than enough for all of us. The chips and salsa is served complimentary but only one basket. They charge you for refills. The salsa is home made and a bit spicy. This place Is off the beaten path but worth the trip if you asked me. Since you have read this far you must be asking ;) Parking is a bit difficult as it's super small parking lot. read more

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Good food and very friendly service I like the chips and salsa, chili, Verde enchiladas and steak tacos Both delicious!!! read more

The food here was amazing. They have a ton of nightly specials and everything comes out piping hot. I had everything shredded beef and it was delicious. We would highly recommend this place to anyone. The services was exceptional and our waitress was very knowledgeable about everything we inquired about. For me it's all about the comfort of the chairs too as I have a bad back. Everything was very clean and this is a family run business. read more

The food is wonderful. The place is real cute and it's definitely authentic Mexican. Enjoy

Awesome food. Awesome service. The ambiance was nice too. Our server Robin was SO nice and really knew the menu.

Disgusting and disappointing. Everything except the salsa tasted of leftovers. ...some of us didn't feel so good afterwards. Fresh fish my wahoo! Was like throwing $70 away. Bland hospitality too. Shame, place looked promising. Disappointing. read more

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Best Mexican restaurant in the Keys! Awesome margaritas! Their fajitas and Birria tacos are delicious! Very good service, they make you feel like home. Traditional Mexican atmosphere Méx read more

Chico's Cantina - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

Holy cow! We were beyond impressed with this place. From the second the we walked in the door, we felt welcomed. The host told us there was a little bit of a wait but told us he would get us seated right away. Right from the beginning we felt like our business and company mattered. The margaritas were delicious. We also tried the special soup which was phenomenal. It had turkey, pork, hominy and fresh herbs. At our table was fish tacos, portobello mushroom enchiladas, tacos, queso and everything was outstanding. The magic cilantro, garlic sauce was something we have never tasted but it was for sure special. The server was the chefs wife and owner, she was exceptional. Made us feel like family and was very attentive to every need. The restaurant is clean, cozy and very comfortable. Highly recommend. It's our new keys spot to stop! Thank you!! read more

I had one bad meal out of many, many wonderful lunches. The service is always amazing, the food gets to you fast, hot and amazing!!! The Huevos rancheros are Awesome! read more

We were in Key West 1 night and due to flooding we couldn't get downtown, so we had to settle for something close to our hotel. What a great find! I am originally from Texas and have been living in Virignia for 3 years without a decent option for good Mexican food. This meal was just what we needed to satisfy our craving for a big plate of cheesy enchiladas w/ rice and beans. We added a slice of key lime pie for dessert and the meal was 5 stars. The staff and service was great. So don't miss out next time your in Key West. read more

Read other reviews and we decided to try it. Food was wonderful, large portions. Service was excellent, our waitress,Robin, made the dining experience even better. We will be back later this week! read more

My husband & I really enjoyed our dinner tonight. We were on the hunt for Mexican food & decided to stop here after seeing it had four stars on Yelp. I ordered shredded chicken quesadillas & sweet tea. Hubby ordered tacos. Very good meal! read more

Chico's Cantina - Shredded Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

Food was amazing and the service was amazing. food came out quick and was very good. The plate I ordered was the "Carne Asada" and it tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend and eat here again! read more

Chico's Cantina - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

Food was amazing and service was super friendly. We got the shrimp, chicken, and steak fajitas and was very impressed with all of them. Would highly recommended! read more

Decent food with parking in the front. Easy to get to from the main road. Prices were pretty steep. $18 for fish tacos. It came with beans and rice but I guess that's key west prices. It was filling and staff was friendly. Not any real small dishes though they did offer a kids menu. Carne asada was decent but not anything special. The potato quesadilla was delicious though. read more

Chico's Cantina - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Clearly everything here is made fresh daily. The guacamole was the smoothest and creamiest I've ever tasted. I did notice there was no "kick" to it like others I've tasted (I am not a Mexican food expert) but a friend said "authentic" Mexican is not typically "spicy". The salsa did have a nice kick to it. We went here specifically for the steak tacos. Because of the Yelp reviews, we drove 20 minutes all the way from Truman Annex to eat here. My family wanted to just walk to dinner but I am a Yelp believer and the Yelp community did not disappoint! OMG was it ever worth going a bit off the beaten tourist path....if you want good Mexican food this is the place! My son and his fiance both ordered the steak tacos and raved about the flavor. I'm including a photo. When we entered the restaurant, the aroma of freshly cooked food wafted over us as we were seated by a genuinely happy to see us host (we saw him hug and kiss an older gentleman later...seemed they had known each other for decades). Locals eat here (my kinda place). We knew this place was different when they asked "How would you like your steak cooked?" Who asks how the steak gets cooked for steak tacos?! This place does! My son said the steak was melt in your mouth moist and flavored impeccably. They both were in heaven over the steak. It made we wish I had ordered this! I had read comments on the cheese dip so we tried that along with the guacamole for starters. At first the cheese dip looked a bit thin (more like soup) but as it cooled, it thickened. You can tell real quality cheese when you have to cut a string of cheese as you pull up your chips. They refilled our chips as we emptied them and we ate WAY too much before the main course arrived. If you are hungry, this is the place, especially if you like chips and dip/salsa/guac. I was amused by their "Gringo" menu. My husband does not eat Mexican (except he loved the Flautas as an appetizer) so he ordered the hamburger. He said it was average (what he usually says) but adequate. The service here was top notch. I think we had 4 different people filling our drinks, asking after us, and keeping the chip baskets full. It was like they were watching and as we got close to empty, they offered more. I love service like this and they were REALLY busy so it's not like they had nothing better to do! As we left there was a line out the door waiting for a table. Tip: get their early (before 6pm). Even if you have to wait, it will be worth it trust me. read more

Chico's Cantina - DEElicious Steak Taco! - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

The food was sooo amazing...best Mexican spot in Florida ...the service is also amazing..wish they had one in Orlando where we live..it's so hard to find good Mexican food. read more

Over priced. I gave it 2 stars only for the friendliness and fairly decent service. The portions were the smallest I've seen at a Mexican place anywhere in S Florida. $23 for 3 tacos and $22 for a chimichanga the size of a medium potato. Granted, they weren't terrible, but certainly nothing special. I asked for a refill of the chips and was charged extra for the chips and the salsa. The margaritas were made with bar mix. To top it off they added a service charge, I guess because I paid with a card. Almost $90 for 2 entrees and 3 margaritas. Priced like they are on Duval street, no local discount either. I won't be back. Disappointing. read more

Good food and great, friendly people. I've had most things there and since it's beer and wine only, you can discreetly bring your own booze.

Beware‼ Yesterday I Was Charged a Service Fee For PAYING With a LOCAL Bank DEBIT Card ? read more

We dined here (five adults) on our trip to Key West. We have dined at MANY Mexican restaurants around the country and throughout Mexico, and this restaurant left a lot to be desired. The chips and salsa were just okay. The prices are high for what you actually get. Be very careful if you are dining in the back room (patio), as there's a board that hangs down and I smacked my head very hard and several days later, the top of my cranium is still sore. There needs to be a sign on it to "watch your head". I'm 6'0 and I'm sure I was not the first victim. I noticed the taller wait staff would duck every time. I had a cap on and didn't notice it until it was too late. The hostess offered to bring me a bag of ice, but I waited until we got back to our condo since I had a terrible headache. We ate here since it was close to our accommodations but would absolutely go to El Siboney or elsewhere next time! read more

So awesome! Quesa Birria Tacos are out of this world! The restaurant is very comfortable with a wonderful ambiance! The staff is friendly and makes great recommendations! read more

Always avoided this spot on previous trips and I'm not sure why....we LOVE Mexican food. The chips and salsa were a GREAT start...hot and salty and the salsa had a nice kick. Almost always a good indicator of what's to come. Combo plates, pork chops, fajitas...all really quite good with HUGE portions. Parking is free on site but a bit tight. We will definitely make this a regular spot on future visits. read more

This is a comfortable local owned restaurant. The service was fast and the food was yummy!! We devoured the chips and salsa. The tacos. Burritos and enchiladas were flavorful, spicy if you asked , and had a colorful presentation. The tomatillo sauce was delicious!! The servers were attentive and quick to fill your glass and take a plate away. I will definitely be coming back to eat here again!!! read more

Chico's Cantina - Green Chile Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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We love the food at Chico's! We have been regulars over the past 3 years. As of recent though, they have raised all of their prices and we seem to be getting up charged for random items which we are not told until we ask for the check. read more

Food was average, but the service was ok. Nothing special to rave about. Wouldn't recommend it.

The Tomita's are great restaurant owners. Food, service, margaritas, all EXCELLENT! I've been gone out of Key West but that doesn't mean I forgot how awesome the place is! Geri and Geri (my Mom and yours) Jeff always liked that our Mom's have the same name (it's not Geri) -Rene read more