Took the family down to Monterey for a few days to escape the heat. We booked a hotel that was…read morewalking distance from this place. By the time we checked in, it was after 7 PM. Everyone was tired and hangry. Las Islitas was the logical choice. The kids wanted hamburgers and nuggets with fries. My wife wanted a carne asada super burrito and some empanadas. Me? I wanted some menudo. It was a Sunday, so I was hoping it would be on the menu. So I went to go get the food to go while the family stayed at the hotel. I took maybe five steps out of our room towards this place. I swear, I could already hear the music blaring. By the time I walked in, I knew it was a good idea to take the food to go. Hours later, my ears are still ringing. They had some karaoke going in inside, and everyone looked like they were having fun. But these people were legitimately trying to wake the dead with a side of salsa. Another bummer for me was that the whole menu was in Spanish. I scanned the entire menu but couldn't find menudo. If any place would have menudo on its menu, it would be a place like this. I asked the guy taking orders if they had it. Nope. Do not pass go. Do not collect any hangover food. So I ordered a super carne Asada burrito and doubled the order of empanadas (it comes with three per order). The food came out in about 15-20 minutes, and the people working there were pretty nice. The carne asada super burrito as pretty good. I'd probably give it a solid 8 out of 10. However, the empanadas were AMAZING. They were hot, crispy, and had great flavor. Be sure to order them with cheese. I could have just eaten five or six of them and been totally satisfied. So overall, I only took off one star for the lack of menudo and the earsplitting music inside. Otherwise, the food was really good. Definitely worth a shot if you're in the area.

The food is always on point great atmosphere. Great Service. Come and have a great dinner.read more

I loveeeeee Crab bucket! I've been going regularly the last 4 years! I can say that My experience…read moreis always 10000x better when Gaby is my server. She's so sweet and friendly. Checks in to make sure we're doing good and that we're enjoying our food. I love the overall vibe here! The micheladas are so bomb when they put a thick chile/chamoy rim. And the Cajun sauce is to dieeee for! Best seafood boil IMO

Food is always good. The ladies are always super friendly! Also not so expensive here.read more

Food service and atmosphere are awesome! The family who owns this place is amazing and the food is…read morealways delicious. The portions are enormous my coworker and I get a chicken combo plate and split it for lunch. It's very ideal for us so there's no waste. I can't believe some of the disparaging comments I have read talking about kids in the establishment. They should be ashamed of themselves. Any family owned, and operated place thriving should be applauded. Bravo aloha you deserve it!

Food quality was very disappointing…read more Chicken katsu is usually one of our favorite dishes, but this visit was a letdown. The chicken was overcooked, extremely thin, dry, and rubbery. It was so tough that it was difficult to chew and actually hurt our gums and mouth after a few bites. For the price we paid about $65 for three plates and a couple of drinks, the quality is so poor. We expected something much better, especially for such a simple dish.

We visited today and dined in the outdoor patio area. The food was so good! I would say some of the…read morebest shrimp tacos I've had in Salinas - the salsa! Whatever the salsa recipe is (on the tacos), you guys are doing something right. Shrimp or fish tacos are only $2.50 ! The chavela was $9.99, served in a pretty large glass - good size. - Outdoor seating available - To-Go available - Good prices - Good sized menu for whatever you're craving! - Alcohol available - Excellent service (very friendly and got our order out quickly) Couldn't ask for a better meal - delicious and at a great price. Thank You! This will definitely be our go-to spot for shrimp tacos.

Great service when I walked in from the lady working the floor. I did go there because others…read morerecommended the Quesabirrias and the Enchiladas. I ordered our meals to go, and they were pretty quick to give me my order which surprised me. And when I ate my envhiladas I kinda knew why, the tortillas weren't cooked on a Comal(griddle, or Hot plate) they tasted like they were just rolled up with the cheese and placed in the oven or microwave. The tortilla was a bit hard to chew because of that. I did like the sauce though, the lady mentioned it was enmolado(like a sort of Mole) but other than the tortilla not being thoroughly cooked it tasted fine, the beans and rice were fine. My Husband also said the Quesabirrias were good, but since he has been used to eating the tortilla hand made(hecha a mano) he rather continue going to the place I always get them from instead. So to conclude this review this place became a 1 and done. And the Ambiance of the place was nice too.

We just had lunch and watched the USA/ Australia soccer game. Food and service were outstanding -…read morethanks, Benny. The win was great too. Super French dip and brownie dessert.

When You mention oldtown (downtown/city center) salinas. You mention Dubbers, it is a staple to our…read morecommunity. The service Is great. Employees treat you like family whether it's your first time there or been going there for years. The food is really good best wings in town. It's a family friendly sports bar an grill!

My son and I visited Casa Sorrento for a weekday lunch and both had a great experience. We were…read moregreeted and seated promptly. This restaurant has my son's favorite chicken wings so he insisted that I try them and oh boy he was right - they are so crispy. They have no sauce and are more of a dry rub, They are so full of flavor and tender. I will definitely return just for the wings. I was pleasantly surprised by their lunch menu. I had the half roasted chicken sandwich and garden salad and I only paid $11.95, that's a great deal. The sandwich was delicious. It has a pesto mayo that was extra tasty. The chicken was a tad bit overcooked, but still enjoyable. My son had the chicken Caesar salad and he said he enjoyed it. He liked the dressing, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, and he enjoyed it overall. Our waiter was courteous and the food came out fast. I will definitely return for the wings and to try more items of their menu. We had a great experience during lunch and lunch and plan to return for dinner soon.

A long stand institution in the heart of Oldtown Salinas. This place has been around for many…read moreyears and has some really great comfort food. I was acknowledged upon entering and promptly seated at the bar since it was just myself. I arrived during Happy Hour so draft beer was $1 off. I ordered the hazy beer and the Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti. This came out perfectly cooked and super tender chicken Parmesan. I also like the Lemon pIcada. The restaurant is huge with two dining rooms and another full bar. I think the only downside is they close at 8 pm on weeknights.

The food was okay, but to be fair, I'm not really a big BBQ fan, so it may just not be my thing. My…read moremom enjoys coming here, which is why I gave it a try. The chili beans were really good, and the sherbet that comes with the meal was definitely one of the highlights. Our waitress was very nice once we were helped, although we did have to wait a while before someone came to our table. Overall, it was a decent experience. The food wasn't necessarily my favorite, but I can see why others enjoy it.

Never been before, in the area for work, reviews seemed okay…read more I was looking for a steak, but would have liked to been told about their Friday night prime rib deal. The lady, Sonja never mentioned it, just told me I could sit anywhere. Ordered the filet, and while , yes it was pricey, it was good! Beans bread and potato were as well. The salad was , well, a salad. Nathan took my order, everything came out in in decent time, but what bugs me more than anything, is when your server, or anyone for that matter, never swings by, within a given amount of time, as you are eating your meal, to check in, see how everything is. Not once did I even see my server walk down our area. The only time he showed up was after I finished. To offer dessert. It's such a small, but important detail, when I dine out. Just wanting someone to swing by, check in. Easy. I wanted to ask if I could pay for a side of their special bbq sauce. Saw it on the menu, it sounded interesting. Never got the chance. Oh well. The tip reflected the service. An interesting end note, that left me confused was when another employee handed me my cheque, it had Sonja's name in it, not my servers name who was Nathan. Maybe it's nothing. But it struck me odd. Would I go again. Sure. The food was good. I'd like the option of giving it a 3.5, but yelp does not present that option. Maybe it was an off early evening for the service.. I'll give it a go again, next time I'm in town.

Brought in the family, and it was a hit! We got quality food, great service and cool dining…read moreexperience with sports games playing on multiple screens.

Good burgers, wings, and fries. The burgers were big. I recommend getting two patties. The wings…read morewere really crispy. Good fry portions. Get the curly fries! They also have beer on tap. Left feeling satiated.