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    Medusa's

    4.0 (390 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    carnitas tacos, rice and beans (minus cheese).
    Kim P.

    We chose Meduca's due to the Yelp rating. My fellow Yelper's led me to the right place!! Fantastic cup and salsa. I had the 2 taco plate with carnitas tacos. Excellent tacos!!! Service was fast and friendly!! Highly recommend!!

    Mitch P.

    We came here for lunch while spending a weekend in Cambria after watching a protest rally as the restaurant was across the street.. it's a small what appears to be a family owned restaurant. We all thought the food was good although it took longer than expected and one of the 4 dishes had to be remade as it didn't have everything as ordered. It's always nice to find a never heard of restaurant and support what feels like family owned.

    Steak Quesidillia. Fresh ingredients and shell toasted just right. Daughter picky eater but this was a hit.
    Mark H.

    Server was very attentive and kind. Food was quick and delicious. Perfect start to our day.

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    Elizabeth S.

    Enchiladas (beef & cheese) were quite good but small. Nice red sauce, refried beans and rice too. Salsa Ranchero and chips were free and excellent. Waiter was very gracious. One big issue was no itemized bill. We simply got a check for just over $38. I don't know how much I was charged for anything. He forgot my side of guacamole. Was I charged for that? I put down an AMEX and got back my signature copy which was now over $39. Was that for the cost of using a credit card? The tip options were calculated for you and started with only a 10% option, but was based on the total bill including state tax. That shouldn't be the case. Your tip is generally based on the pretax amount. . Still, nice the tax didn't begin with the 18% option and go up to 25% like a lot of Bay Area restaurants. I'd go again but ask for an itemized bill next time.

    Breakfast burrito with bacon
    Laura H.

    Picked up breakfast burritos and they were delicious! Not a long wait to call in an order.

    Grilled fish tacos

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    Tasty, quick and good service . Tried the beef enchiladas and chicken fajitas. Both were very good

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    I recommend this restaurant , food is good and excellent service , I ordered menudo and quesabirrias

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    10 months ago

    In Cambria for a few days and was craving Mexican food. Food was delicious and authentic. Service and atmosphere were great.

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    Wonderful food, excellent service, the food is prepared quickly. My husband and I love this place.

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    3.8(561 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    This place is great. Not sure why it's not rated higher. The carne asada is so good. I got the…read morecarne asada chopped salad. It was so good. Kids food is typical kid food. My son got the chicken fingers and fries. My daughter got the Quesadilla, she liked it. It's a pretty big size. Big portions. I love the decor. It fits the Mexican theme of the restaurant. The service was good too. I also like that they're open while other places are closed. Overall a great experience. It's a clean, beautiful restaurant. Side note: it was my hubby's bday and they sang to him and put on a sombrero. It was great. I also ordered the homemade flan. It's so good. I like that it's not overly heavy dessert. I shared it with my hubby. It felt light and still hit the spot.

    Came here because the ratings were fairly good, but unfortunately our experience didn't quite match…read morethem. Service started out as a lot of "I'll be with you in a minute," although once our server got to us, she was very nice and personable. She was honestly the saving grace of the visit! I was surprised by the prices. A burrito was about $17 for beans, rice, lettuce and guacamole, with the meat costing extra. I added carne asada, which was tough, bland and tasted like a pretty cheap cut of meat. I've had much better carne asada from the local carnicería. I also ordered the $14 top-shelf margarita. It was definitely strong, so no complaints there, but it was a little too tart and could have used some triple sec or something to round it out. What really hurt the experience was the cleanliness. The windowsill right next to our table was covered with dead flies. Not exactly the kind of tableside scenery you're hoping for during dinner. Nice server, strong margarita, but between the prices, average food and lack of cleanliness, I wouldn't be in much of a hurry to come back.

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    Back in 2020, my wife and I tried to eat here, but fate (and COVID) had other plans…read more Our drinks had just been served, our food hadn't arrived yet, and suddenly local law enforcement walked in and announced everything was shutting down due to COVID. We were politely asked to leave. No fault of the restaurant whatsoever--it was just one of those surreal moments that perfectly captured the beginning of that crazy chapter in history. Fast forward six years... We randomly picked this place for dinner and, as soon as we walked in, we both looked at each other and said, "Wait... haven't we been here before?" Then it hit us. This was that restaurant. Apparently, we had unfinished business. This time, the universe finally let us eat. I ordered the Ortega burger with sweet potato fries, my wife had the patty melt with onion rings, and we took an order of linguini home for later. Every single bite was fantastic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth the six-year wait. The service was just as impressive. Karina was our waitress, and she was attentive, friendly, charming, and made us feel genuinely welcome. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend this place. And if you decide to eat here, there's a very good chance you'll get your food much sooner than we did... only six years ahead of schedule.

    On a recent trip through the area, my wife and dog and I stopped through Cambria. It was July 4th…read moreweekend and not all places were open, but this place was open and they had outdoor patio seating that would work with our dog. We got seated immediately. My wife ordered a fried seafood platter, I ordered a burger and my wife had a passionfruit mango mimosa. The food came out quick, the food was okay but I wouldn't rank them among the better entrees we've had, maybe we ordered the wrong thing.

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    I love this spot. It's a romantic setting. It's really cute, it reminds me of Italy. It feels…read moreclassy and like a taste of Europe. The service is incredible. They were very welcoming and a warm greeting. The hostess was great, very radiant personality. The server Giovanni I believe is his name was excellent. My husband said the wine is good. The bread that we started with is nice and warm. Tastes freshly made. They don't have a kids menu but they did give us some options on how they can customize a kid's meal. We got chicken, rice, and veggies for the kids. I ordered the filet mignon and my husband ordered the duck. He said it was good. Overall I'd say the food is delicious but small portions. And the service is phenomenal.

    We went to Madeline's to celebrate an 80th birthday with a party of 15, and from the start, the…read morefood was delicious. The bread tasted freshly baked and was served with fresh, house-made butter. The salad and homemade dressing were delicious as well. We especially enjoyed the filet and seafood special. In my experience, parties this large can overwhelm a restaurant, but Madeline's handled our group with calm expertise. The courses were paced perfectly, water glasses were never empty, and drinks and service were always attended to. They also made our champagne toast feel special and perfectly timed as part of the celebration. We were able to relax, celebrate, and enjoy our time together without ever feeling rushed or overlooked. I would definitely recommend Madeline's for your next special occasion or celebration, especially with a larger group.

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    3.8(2.3k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We visited for dinner on a Wednesday and waited about an hour for a table, but it was absolutely…read moreworth it! The view was beautiful, the drinks were great, and our server, Corinna, made the experience so special. She was kind, attentive, and so easy to talk to. She even surprised me with cheesecake and a candle for my birthday. Thank you, Corina, for such wonderful service--10/10, we'll definitely be back!

    We stopped at Moonstone for dinner and overall had a good experience. Service started off a little…read moreslow, but our server apologized and was very nice, so no real issue there. I ordered the fish and chips along with a cup of clam chowder. The chowder was very good, and the fish and chips were good too, but I was a little disappointed to learn the fish was Alaskan rather than something local. I also appreciated that the manager stopped by our table to ask how everything was. That kind of thing goes a long way and made it feel like they cared about the experience. The only odd part was the portioning on the fish and chips. The pieces were more nugget-sized than what I normally picture with fish and chips. My son received five fairly good-sized pieces, while I got four noticeably smaller ones. I could have said something, but since I had also ordered the chowder, I had plenty to eat and didn't bother. Everyone at the table was satisfied, the food was good, and aside from the inconsistent fish portions, it was an enjoyable dinner.

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    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Locally sourced ingredients

    Food 4.5/5: Ordered the salmon bisque, braised short rib, salmon, and sweet trio. Everything was…read morereally delicious, the only slight issue we ran into was our food getting cold very quickly since we were out on the patio. This was an issue for the short rib as it made the meat quite tough. Portions are a little small, but with how rich the food is, you'll definitely leave full. Service 5/5: Absolutely incredible service from every person who welcomed us in and served us at our table. We had a dog with us out on the patio and they were mindful of respecting his space and seating us in a location where he wouldn't be a tripping hazard. The ambiance of the restaurant was super peaceful and the garden patio is gorgeous.

    The service was quick and friendly- our waters were never empty and our empty plates were cleared…read morequickly. Our waitress Jessica was sweet and friendly and quick to get our orders in The food though, that was absolute magic. We ordered the scuna salmon, filet mignon and porkchop- all of them were cooked perfectly, with fresh tasting meats and even fresher vegetables. I ate things I thought I knew I hated, and thought they were delicious. Robins really focuses on environmental friendly farming, and their food tastes straight off the farm. The only thing I would not order again is the lemonade, which means little compared to the food. Go here- get the garlic bread- and enjoy!

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    3.9(605 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    Just stopped in on a Friday night and sat at the bar - at first glance it looks like a cluster so…read moreI'll will write the review as things progress. - cute and very busy pub / restaurant - there are only 2 servers and so far they are as attentive as possible for sure, both ladies are hustling with a smile. - We have watched 2 parties of 4 walk out. - We got our drinks right away and only waited a few minutes to get our order in. - While we waited I saw. (2 ) available 4- top tables open, but a party of 6 was told 30 minute wait. They declined and left. - A person came in asking for take out only to be told they were "inundated and not taking take out orders at this time." So far this is a management issue - these ladies were giving and needed 1 more server to keep them caught up- lots of business waking out the door due to poor scheduling- what a shame. One person behind the bar and 2 dining room servers would make this successful. It's too easy. - Food came out in a timely manner. Gary's pasta - 10/10 Clam chowder - 10/10 definitely homemade. My wedge- a little pricey but 8/10 only because the dressing came out clearly of a jar and no blue cheese crumbles. (Little things make a huge difference) - Moscow Marlin drink 10/10 - Another walk out. Lots of empty glasses at the bar. Would we come back? Only with these 2 servers. ( I think we got lucky) Definitely not on a Friday and If it's this much of a mess on a Friday, I can only imagine what a Saturday would look like. Cute place with amazing clam chowder and pasta.

    I have to say I was a little bit disappointed this time. I had a Reuben sandwich with onion rings…read more The pastrami was really tough, like you would take a bite, but you couldn't bite through it and so the whole piece of pastrami came out of the sandwich at once. And the onion rings were pretty boring. I don't think they make them there, I am not sure about that, though. But they had kind of a generic look and feel to them, but the problem was they had zero flavor. Like nobody put salt on them when they took them out of the fryer. That's the first thing you do when you pull something out of a fryer, you season it. The server was nice enough, but they have a thing now where if you ask for water, they want to sell you a bottle of water. I get that things are tough for restaurants, but I almost rather pay a little more for the sandwich and get water, if you know what I mean. I'm no food expert, or running a restaurant expert, these are just my reactions as a local who stops in here fairly regularly. I think if the folks who run this place feel like there's any value to my little thoughts, they would be easy to fix and wouldn't cost anything at all really. I've been coming here for years, and I want these folks to do well.

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