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    Old Town Mexican Cafe

    3.6 (546 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Cafes
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Nichelle D.

    I will leave a longer review but for now. Thw place it great and the service was excellent! Food was awesome The wait staff all friendly and the price is right. Make sure to see Todd!!!

    Michael C.

    Casual ambiance indoor and outdoor seating. The waiter was very friendly and polite. Got a chicken burrito with rice and beans was awesome on the side had a margarita and a shot of tequila one of the best I've had

    Chips and salsa
    Jay T.

    Great place for Mexican food This was my second visit this year and it did not disappoint. I was alone, so they sat me at the bar. My bartender Todd was excellent. After I asked which beer was colder, bottle or draft, he said bottles and put several of my flavor on ice. I ordered the carne asada which is the best skirt steak I have eaten in the US. It is going to be hard to beat the steak I had in Brazil. The chips and salsa are also very good. I will return.

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    Jeffrey W.

    We had been here about 4 years ago and my partner loved it . We were happy to see that they are still here on Duval Street. I had the most amazing Carna Asada medium rare (spot on) . My partner had the best ground beef Chimichanga he has ever had! The ambiance is nice and can be busy but the servers are able to handle it. As a matter of fact we had the best service we have ever had! August our waiter is the best server we have ever had in our lives! Not kidding he is wonderful!

    Cheeseburger Quesadilla
    Felix P.

    Fantastic service....always! By far the best tequila selection in south Florida (and very well priced on the high end tequilas)! Never had a bad entree here, but if i go out lucky they will make you to a cheeseburger quesadilla! Fantastic!

    Salsa Verde Grilled Chicken Burrito
    Anays S.

    We picked Old Town Mexican Cafe for our spot for lunch out of all the other restaurants/bars in the long and alive Duval Street. They have an outdoor decorated seating area but the bar area is under a roof and another section towards the back is indoor. So you have options. It was a beautiful day out so we decided to sit in the outdoor area and they were able to accommodate all 10 of us. Be warned - You aren't allowed to split the check. And they charge an 18% service fee besides the additional tip. For drinks, we had the Passion Fruit Margarita $12.50 and also the Prickly Pear Margarita $12.50 and they were so good! And strong. I would definitely like to try other margaritas. For food, we ordered the Salsa Verde Grilled Chicken Burrito and we were able to share it as we didn't want to be too full. It was very tasty and cooked well. If you ask for hot sauce on the side, it will only enhance the flavors. Recommendations to improve to restaurant: Servers should be able to recommend specific items on the menu depending on what the person is looking for. I asked for recommendations on Margaritas since there were so many to pick from and was only told "they are all good". Well, that didn't help much. I found the food was a little pricey for what we got. And... I was hoping for a complimentary chips and salsa how we are usually used to getting in a Mexican restaurant but... we were sad this wasn't a part of their style. For the price we paid for everything, I think it would be a nice touch. If I were to come back, it would be for the Margaritas! Thanks Old Town Mexican Cafe.

    Joanlie H.

    Tried this place because when we walked by the night before it smelled AMAZING. Ordered the Pulled Pork Chimichanga, Shrimp Fajitas, and Beef Machaka Quesadilla. Shrimp fajitas were a hit, the waiter said they were known for their fajitas. Chimichanga was good, had to ask for extra cheese sauce for the top. Quesadilla was a bit bland, probably just did not order the best meat option. I will say, the guacamole portions were very small but still good! Salsa and chips were delicious.

    Queso Margaritas Salsa Chips
    Hayley G.

    Great place to kick back with some Mexican food and margaritas in a classic Key West setting. We came to catch one of our teams play and had a great time snacking on chips and salsa while cheering them on. The margaritas were solid, and the whole vibe is super casual--perfect for a low-key night out. Even better, there was no wait at 8pm on a Friday, which was a nice surprise. A fun, unfussy spot to relax, eat, and enjoy the island energy!

    Delicious Keylime pie! Partially frozen

    Back again!!! Crispy grouper tacos- was the special of the day. Totally delish!! Lots of fish, tender AND crispy! So many things to try!! My hubby's carne asada as good as always. He loves it!

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    Michele Marie F.

    My daughter and I were looking for something delicious but not as loud and crazy as many places in Key west tend to be. We were definitely happy with our dinner here! The drinks were wonderful I had the frozen strawberry margaritas and my daughter had a mojito! I thoroughly enjoyed and quesadillas and my daughter thought her chicken and rice was wonderful... this was not a "menu" item but she is a rather picky eater and our server suggested this to her!! Speaking of our lovely server? She was helpful and attentive but did not rush us or bother us without reason!!! I highly recommend this establishment!! Side note? Even the chickens pecking our toes was funny!

    Best waitress in town!!

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    For a person who eats everything, this was totally uneatable. Would not recommend, couldn't even 1/3 of the food, even though I was starving

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    Ambience and service were fine, but the food and drinks were not very good. This is an archetypal Duval Street tourist trap.

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    Food was amazing. Drinks too. Service a bit slow. Ambiance super cute! Music was really fun too!

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    The best Mexican restaurant in key west on Duval. Love their food huge portions and big drinks.

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    Great happy hour with half off apps and house cocktails. All the dishes were made really well and FRESH!

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    Date & Thyme - Aside from being my neighbors they make the BEST breakfast bagel on the island.  A must have....  get up, Go now, you won't regret it.

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    I was searching for a smoothie/juice bar while I vacationed in Key West. I found Date & Thyme on…read moreYelp, and walked from our hotel through the beautiful little neighborhood that surrounds the joint. Glad we walked, not much parking! The market is highly curated with such great brands. It was obvious someone was very passionate about high quality food, and loves the people of Key West. We stocked up on some goodies before the flight home. The food from the cafe was DELICIOUS! We went four days in a row. During our trip, we enjoyed the Pesto Garden Wrap with chicken (5/5), açaí bowl (4/5), berry bliss smoothie (5/5), and citrus C smoothie (3/5). Citrus C was good but strong on the ginger. Water is provided for free! When you stay and enjoy your smoothie outside, you almost get two cups worth. My daughter and I split both smoothies every visit. Some employees are more welcoming than others. We found when a very sweet blonde girl (maybe the owner?) was there, everyone was on the same page. Please take the time and enjoy this little gem! We often joke, during these grey months, we will fly down from Maine just for lunch.

    Such a great place with incredible vegan options! The breakfast bagel was the best bagel I've ever…read morehad. Not like the usual hard ones, this was almost like regular bread. They also add a ton of tempeh, and the portions sizes are great - so yay! What I got: 1. Breakfast Bagel (vegan with tempeh) - 5/5 (so yummy ) 2. Grilled chicken sandwich (vegan with tempeh) with vegan coleslaw - 5/5 (soooo delicious) If you're sharing, get both. It was so tasty Veg / Vegan / Vegetarian review

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