My husband and I absolutely LOVED Gina's tacos. The tacos deserve a 5. We got the Lighthouse and the Miami Tangos. The flavor was so yummy!!! On the other hand, the service took this review down to a 3 for us. It was lunch time and we were greeted and seated quickly and then forgotten for almost 20 minutes. It appeared that the servers were sharing tables, so maybe they accidentally overlooked us. read more

Gina's Cafe - Miami Tango Tacos - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Michaels, Maryland

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We were on vacation in Saint Michaels and looking for a light, late night dinner. We saw that Gina's was open until 9 pm, and it was 8:23 when we arrived. They were having a slow night, and the door was locked, but Gina and her husband graciously let us in and catered to our every need and request. Our soups were excellent. Service was outstanding, the tortilla chips were particularly outstanding, and the ambience was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend. read more

Loved eclectic, chill vibe, cozy indoors, great staff. Really enjoyed sitting outdoors. Definitely coming back. read more

Gina's Cafe - Goat cheese-berry jam-mozzarella-balsamic drizzled quesadillas. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Michaels, Maryland

Very nice casual place. Gina's is a local spot with so much creativity and love. A touch pricy but still a great experience. The ambience is great and we didn't wait long even though it is a small restaurant. I would say cozy is a word to describe the feel! We of course got tacos. They were excellent and innovative. It seems like every ingredient within a dish serves a purpose and comes together very nicely. Would visit again Update- another visit, this time outside. It was nice to see how dog friendly this place is! They brought out water bowls for every dog. read more

We went here the other day and overall had a decent experience. We decided to try this place after seeing the reviews and headed there right after they opened. we were seated and ordered drinks and an appetizer which came pretty quick. After that though the rest of our food took quite awhile which is tricky with a toddler and a baby. We had been sitting there for over an hour before we got everything. Another thing that i was not aware of until i got there was that they were more of a vegetarian/fish restaurant. Quite a few items we had tried to order they were out of as well which made it a little tricky in ordering. My husband really enjoyed the salmon quesadilla and my son had a quesadilla with nutella and banana which he didn't eat much of but how could it not be good with those ingredients! I had the Miami tacos which i found to be ok. I loved the goat cheese and mango but didn't appreciate how many sprouts were on the tacos. Also, i thought the tacos were a little expensive for two tacos and nothing else came with them. I had like 3 shrimp in each taco and majority of the taco shell was filled with the sprouts. read more

After 2 hours of wine tasting and beer tastings at both St Michael's Winery and Eastern Shore Brewing next door we badly needed something to eat. As we left the brewery, we noticed a very tantalizing aroma coming from Gina's which like the Pied Piper, lured us into her door. There are only 4 tables inside and about 6 bar stools, there are like 7 tables of various size out back and a couple of seats out front. A small quaint eclectic Café with a Mexican flair. We looked over the menu, and I decided on the Sesame Street Tacos (2 tacos with blackened tuna w/ pickled ginger in crisped tortilla shells) and Sheri had The Purple Goat dilla (goat cheese and mozzarella filling with a black berry compote and balsamic glaze on top in a tomato tortilla shell). Our food was absolutely fantastic!!! I mean finger licking good fantastic!!! We will be back, can't wait to try their margaritas and sangria next time we're in town. read more

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We always wanted to try Gina's as we heard it was a great place to eat when sailing into San Domingo Creek since it's close to the dinghy dock. We were really disappointed. The server was not friendly at all and the food and drinks average at best. Sorry to say, we won't be returning. read more

Food was severely overpriced. I would not recommend the jalapeño margarita or the guacamole.

Food's super good! Loved the crab dip and margarita The ambience is really chill and staff are all nice people! read more

Gina's Cafe - Blackberry Margarita - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Michaels, Maryland

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Wow I am glad I stumbled upon this place! Such delicious, fresh food and wonderful welcoming environment. I tried a local beer, the guac and homemade chips, and fish tacos with seared tuna, and pickled ginger. It was reasonably priced as well. I will definitely be back when I'm in town! read more

Love Gina's I travel through St. Mike's semi regularly but dont always have a chance to stop in. Usually try and plan get togethers/met ups here during the warmer parts of the year & people watching during wine fest My favorite thing would have to be how creative they keep their drink and food menus & always super yummy. read more

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This is a very cute Mexican restaurant with most of the seating outdoors. It is at the end of the strip of shops but extremely busy. Delicious home made tortilla chips and excellent drinks! Reasonably priced! read more

Very cozy place. RENE was great with service. We had several crab dips ,sesame street taco and light house tacos. They were right on point. Drinks were very tasty as well. Definitely a re do. read more

This has been our favorite go to restaurant for years. The food and the staff are amazing. Everything is fresh and made to order. The owner welcomes guests with open arms and you feel like family. Now when my daughter comes home from college her first request is always Ginas. Do many happy memories here. Go make your own- it's worth the trip!!!! read more

We tried Gina's for the first time this past Friday. Our server Sierra was fantastic! Very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable when it came to the menu, specials and drinks. She recommended the Shore Nacho appetizer and we are so happy she did! They are HUGE and delicious! Ginacs make their chips in house...need I say more?! They are so good and stay crunchy! We asked what she recommended from the bar and she mentioned the blackberry Margarita and Mojito. Again...both came out looking beautiful and tasting delicious. We ended up taking some of the Nachos home as we also ordered tacos and were crazy stuffed. We will definitely be back!! read more

Gina's Cafe - Blackberry Margarita and Mojito - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Michaels, Maryland

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The Atmosphere here was everything more than we could have imagined. The staff were so friendly and welcomed our dog Buca also. The food was amazing. We orders the Shore Nachos(Packed with sweet crabmeat fresh guacamole mozzarella)and Tuna Salad(healthy portions of Tuna atop fresh greens )and My Son (7) had a Fancy P B & J on a toasted Quesadilla.The Margarita had me feeling carefree. They have outside seating as well as indoor. We will be back for sure. read more

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They said they were open at 12 pm on sundays on Yelp and their website. Drove all the way there and they were closed! It was 12:30 pm. Called them and they didn't pick up. If you're gonna close just update it on Yelp so people know! read more

Are you a "Pescetarian"? You just might like Gina's. Because I am not a pescatarian, and expected something different, I am giving it only three stars. We walked into Gina's because the appealing outdoor seating area. It was really nice, and our server, Piper, was welcoming. Let me say upfront that I am not a vegetarian (or pescetarian, a new word I discovered while eating there) and expected traditional tacos when I walked into Gina's based on the signage out in front. The menu is entirely vegetarian/pescetarian, which was a surprise to me. But I went with it and ordered the a peanut butter and banana quesadilla. It was good! The rest of my party enjoyed other items on the menu including the chili tacos ("okay") and salmon tacos ("a little fishy"). read more

Love this place. They have a great outdoor seating area (dog friendly) with cornhole and fire pits. Indoor is tiny, which wasn't a problem for us visiting in October. Stopped in for lunch. I ordered mahi tacos, which were messy eating thanks to chipotle mayo and pickled jalapenos, but were delicious. The crab dip was one of the best I've ever tasted, and did not scrimp on Old Bay toast for dipping. The taco salad with bean chili was great. Other than the tacos, the portions were ridiculously huge. Margaritas were only ok, sadly - mainly because they're served in heavy glass tankards so loose rim surface area for salt! Overall, a definite recommendation. read more

This place is my first stop whenever I'm in St Michaels. The crab nachos are the most amazing I've ever had! The best time (in my opinion) to visit this area is in the fall. Fireplace and comfort food read more

Our hungover group of 9 popped in on a Saturday afternoon in early March. The restaurant is super tiny, and it was too cold to sit outside, but between the bar and a couple of small tables they managed to accommodate us. Gina's has a real hip, organic, vegetarian thing going on. It's southwestern food fused with Eastern shore/Chesapeake food, which made for an interesting menu. I ordered the homemade hummus of the day, which was made with garlic and red peppers and served with warm pita bread. And maybe I was just hungry, but it was delicious. I seriously scooped up every bit of the hummus! Then I ordered the tortilla soup which was also amazing. One of my friends ordered the nachos, which are vegetarian but come loaded with so much good stuff (beans, salsa, homemade guac, cheese!) that you'll never notice. The tortilla chips are gluten free. The plate was big enough to feed an army! Very yummy. Others ordered the various types of tacos, which were all met with rave reviews. The definite favorite was the lighthouse taco. They also serve beer from the local brewery next door, which is pretty cool - supporting local business neighbors. Gina herself was there that day and she was very hands-on. She was mixing drinks, taking orders, and serving food. She was very chatty and friendly with us throughout our meal. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed Gina's. It's a teeny-tiny place, but that just allows them to customize the experience and attend closely to their patrons. read more

This is the place you WANT to love: local, lots of veggie options, looks like it's owned by a hippie. There are things holding it back, though. First, the food is quite good. Great options, solid non-meat options, decent beers. Prep time is a minus, though; when the product arrives at the table, it's hard to understand what took so long. Second, the service is definitely lacking. Not rude or anything, but indifferent. Third, and this is the killer: clean the place. Tables are sticky, floors are sticky, everything is sticky. Basic food prep and restaurant management skills would go a long way here. We're hoping they improve, as this place has the potential to be wonderful. read more

The opening of Gina's has been long awaited. I know I am not alone when I say that I have driven by, walked by and even peered in the windows on more than one occasion...toiling away over what's going on inside this little shanty on St. Michael's main street. The chalkboard outside frequently gets an updated message for us every month or so, leading one to believe there is in fact life inside. Everyone seems to have a story about this cute little building, including that my husbands cousin used to live there once upon a time! We finally made it in with friends for a looksy last Friday night while waiting for a table down the street for dinner. I am so in love with this place I can hardly contain myself. Coming from 15 yrs in Colorado where taco shacks seem to grace every corner and homemade guac hides on every menu... we've been in serious mexican food withdrawal now for 3 months with no light at the end of the tunnel. Until now. I am a happy new transplant back in Maryland now that I have a standby, go-to beer & taco joint again. Gina's may be tiny but the ambiance is fantastic, a southwestern adobe feel inside - complete with fireplace, 4 or 5 tables & a BAR :) Beers were cold & mexican. Salsas & Guac outstanding. Homemade, spicy, lime driven....mmmm. My mouth is watering just thinking about a return visit. Can't wait to see what fantastic menu items Gina will create for us this spring. So folks - If you have some time to kill soon, come put your feet up for a few minutes and enjoy this new addition to St. M's. You won't be disappointed! Thank you Gina! read more

My wife and I stopped at Gina's for a lunch on a snowy Valentine's Day. We have walked by the place a number of times while in St Michaels. We walked in and caught a table in the back. It is a small place, only about 4 tables and a 6 seat bar, but tons of seats outside during warm weather. It's a casual place with tons of cool art on the wall. We ordered the Shore Nachos and crab tacos. They were amazing. The bloody mary was hot and tasty. I highly recommend this place if you have the opportunity can get a seat. Reasonably priced for good food and drink. Only complaint that they had one song on repeat. But a good one none the less read more

Some of the best tacos I have ever had! Get the shore nachos, you won't be disappointed. The place is super tiny, but if there is a wait it's worth it. read more

Must have margaritas every time I'm in town! Adorable outdoor area, small space not great for large groups but perfect for small super fun get togethers, food is good if your down with their cuisine, jalapeño cucumber berry margarita please!!! read more

Gina's is located on the edge of St. Michaels downtown business district. Though not large in size, barely more than a small shack with a few tables outside, this restaurant should be on your short list for dining options on the eastern shore. This taqueria has tasty Mexican food with a good balance of fresh seafood. I dined with a party of five and we all were in agreement that the food was fresh and flavorful. The special of the night, blackened shrimp tacos, and the sesame street tacos were the clear winners. The salsa was balanced with a hint of mango and was served alongside house-made tortilla chips. The only disappointment of the evening was the Sangria as the flavor was overpowered by the brandy. Suggest you ask for a sample before ordering. NOTE: Cash and Credit cards accepted. read more

I disliked Gina's. The ambience of this place is reminiscent of manny similar places where I grew up in upstate New York. Definitely a hippie vibe, so we thought we were in for food that was at least comparable to the amount of work they put into making this place look shabby. It was a big disappointment. We were hoping something similar to El Loco in Albany, NY. Food was mediocre, margaritas were horrible, some sort of hummus on the menu was horrendous-- think it was papaya and pineapple. Also, we sat outside at a very rickety old table which was much more junk yard than functional. Advise you pass this one up. Don't see how it can stay in business with about 10 better options a block down the street into St. Michaels. Wanted to like it but was disappointed. I would not go back. read more

Delightful! We sat outside, comfortably under an umbrella, drinking local Eastern Shore Brewing beer (the honey saison - yum!) and fresh fruit margaritas (blueberry!) served by friendly and efficient staff. The tortilla chips are worth a mention on their own. They are buttery and crisp and a deep golden yellow. At least home-fried, if not constructed entirely in house. They're a generous size, too, so scooping is easy. I ordered the Avocado boat and we had gazpacho, which was served with the chips - a seemingly small detail that elevated the food a step above good to great. The gazpacho had some tooth to it but it was a consistent texture and not too cold. Scooped and spooned, it was very good. I like hot food but too much spice hides some of the great cucumber and onion taste beyond the tomato. This was a good medium. And there was Old Bay on top! The Avocado Boat was a ceramic boat with avocado stacked with their three-bean veggie chili, tomatoes, cheese, and then baked to a melty, soft, awesome hot pot of wonder. I was considering the Vegemite tacos and I'm glad our waitress (Audrey) steered me to that. Few things are as satisfying as warm avocado and cheese with truly fresh veggies. The special burrito was a scallop burrito. My dad had that and the scallops were huge, the burrito was a generous size, and criss-crossed with the chipotle mayo. The salad on the side was even great, with kale and deep green lettuce in a dressing that "matched" with the mayo. read more

Cute place with reasonable prices. The food was ok, very mayo heavy and an interesting rendition of Americanized Mexican fare. Think flour tacos, lots of cheese, little spice, and gobs of mayo. FYI their menu is vegetarian/pescatarian. The service is friendly, and they had a good beer list. Another plus- they were the only restaurant whose kitchen was open at 9pm on a Sunday evening in St. Michaels. read more

I think I did Gina's wrong. Looking back at the other reviews, I definitely did it wrong. I should have gone for the tacos (but they seemed kind of expensive); instead I went for the Taco Salad. I figured it would be a bit heartier and save me some money. But it wasn't, really. It was just meh. Like I could totally have made a better one myself. I would probably return, just to see what the actual hype is all about. Food: 2 Drinks: 4 (lots of selections) Value: 2 (ended up being almost 20 for a vegetarian Service: 4 read more

We've been to Gina's before and loved it. This time we got there right at opening and were served last nights guacamole. It was completely brown and had a weird tang. We asked for a new one but she said she wasn't making a new batch. Weird. The other food was great though. I guess going later might have been better? Service was great and loved the tuna tacos. read more

Gina's Cafe - Lovely outdoor area - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Saint Michaels, Maryland

Usually I don't write reviews for out-of-town experiences unless there is something exceptional to "yelp" about. Gina's Cantina is a small taqueria located in the heart of St. Michaels Maryland. All I can say is I am extremely jealous of the locals that get to enjoy this place on a regular basis. Gina's simply has the best fish tacos I have ever had. They have a small menu featuring the best the region has to offer. All organic vegetables, all local Maryland fish and crab, yes crab! Homemade tortillas and chips. Special tacos include blackened tilapia with spicy mayo and baby spinach, and grilled shrimp with fresh arugula. Staff is warm and friendly also. My only regret is that we ate lightly because of a big crab fest in the evening at my girlfriend's parents house. Upon my return visit I am getting the chef's tasting of everything! read more

We stopped here for lunch based on other Yelp reviews, and our experience was mixed. Here's a quick synopsis: Food: -fish tacos were amazing- very fresh, hot, and filling -guacamole tasted old, almost rancid- a big negative for a Mexican food joint -chips were fresh and homemade, but didn't make up for the being sub-par Service: -Everything came out quickly, which was a plus -The servers were apathetic at best, and borderline rude at worst Value: -$50 for lunch for 2 people, sans drinks was a little steep Other: -There are some weird feminist postings in the restaurant and restroom. As a woman, I tried to find them inspirational- but in reality they seemed condescending ("every woman should own a screwdriver and a black lace bra"- WTF?) Bottom line: The tacos are really good. Everything else leaves something to be desired. read more

Truly 5 Stars, great food, great drinks, great atmosphere and great service! Those nachos with guacamole and crab meat are amazing and the margaritas with freshly squeezed lime juice instead of nasty sour mix is a winner! It's a must go!!!! My daughter Macy agrees! read more

We just left. For the second time today. Gina gave us a heartwarming hug. The food!!! O my! I'm at loss for words. This place alone made the trip here worth it. They just know how to marry the right flavors.... Eat here! read more

Super friendly people working there. We just walked in and chatted about eating there later on and they were nice, laid back and chatty. We came back later and sat outside on the patio. They have a selection of about 6 high-quality beers on tap and rotating food specials. We opted for the Tres Dippy which, besides it's funny name, is your choice of 3 of the dips - we got tapenade (salty!), guacamole (average), and pumpkin hummus. The pumpkin hummus was awesome!! Go get some of that before it's not longer pumpkin-flavor-everything season! I really liked the chips they served. They were a variety of white, red and blue corn. The reds were the best because they were big and soft/flakey when you bit into them. We also split a Tuna Burrito as the main. It was delicious and had a good amount of tuna in it. This is a top notch restaurant - innovative, quirky, fun and friendly! read more

Live music, outside seating, and margaritas = amazing!!!! This place is a hidden gem. The decor is so unique. The food had an interesting Mexican fusion twist. The food was great, the location and parking were great. The waitress was attentive. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

Very uneven meal. Good cocktails. My partner was pretty happy with his shrimp tacos but my quesadilla was totally flavorless. Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic but badly in need of basic salt and pepper and the mushrooms were raw buttons instead of being sautéed to bring out their flavor. A little garlic, salt and pepper, and sautéing the mushrooms would make this dish delish. Right now it is completely unsatisfying. The ambience is cool but the food was inconsistent and took forever to come out. read more

The boyfriend and I decided to grab a 'quick lunch' at Gina's cafe on Sunday of memorial day weekend. The way the place is layed out, there's no clear hostess stand- we just kind of had to chase this girl around the building to put our name in. She told us it would be a 45 minute wait, so we walked down to the brewery for a beer, then came back. She had a table reserved for us... which meant it wasn't really a 45 minute wait... but at least she didn't skip us! We sat down, agreed on an order, and then waited until a server came by to record our gluttonous gameplan... and then began to wait. The beers took a solid 10 minutes to come out... the appetizers took another 20 minutes from there. Our entrees took another half hour after the appetizers. I'm not sure if it was the kitchen, or the servers holding things up, but man this place could make more money if they could turn tables faster. Everyone looked like they were ready to scream. When a waitress came outside, everyone started flailing to get their attention for more drinks, a status check etc. We got the tres dippy chips with salsa, black bean salad and guac. It was delicious, though a bit overpriced for what it was- just little condiment cups full of the dips. Some of the chips were home made, most of them were standard triangles. $12. I'd be happy to pay about $7 for that. When our food finally came, it was so delicious. I got a quesedilla with mushrooms and mozzarella. It wasn't true Mexican food, but it tasted fabulous. My boyfriend got the fish tacos and had a similar report. Overall, I'd come back here again, but leave my 'quick lunch' antics behind, in favor for the mindset of relaxing, catching up, and spending a nice afternoon enjoying a relaxing meal. By the time we got done, it was 3:30p. We tried to sit initially at 1ish. That was a bit tough as it jammed us all up for dinner... but again... very good. Now we know and we'll plan differently next time. read more