Taco Beach Cantina

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For airport food, this was good. $20 for a burrito. I got the California burrito but subbed rice instead of fries. Size of the burrito was good. The girl who took my order and wrapped my burrito was very nice. The only thing that I'd recommend is for them to wrap it in foil. The paper got stuck to the tortilla with the sauce and the paper ate a portion of the tortilla. read more

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Taco Beach Cantina is located in the Food Court of the Long Beach Airport. I decided to try this place as its a grab and go counter vs table service. There was a female with ultra long eyelashes working the counter, and while I was the next in line, it took over 5 minutes of standing there before she acknowledged that she would be with me shortly. I ordered the taco plate which includes two soft tacos, rice and beans. I had the choice of flour or corn tortillas, and I chose corn, which fell apart before I could even pick them up. Also, the "to go" box is super flimsy and probably would have fallen apart as well had I not thrown away the meal as quickly as I did. While there are choices of tortillas, salsa and beans, it was all pretty much thrown together and the service on this day was medicore at best. read more

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*** Vegetarian Review *** Service - A+ / they allowed us to sub meat for rice and beans. Plus when she was adding the black beans, she spent the time to drain them first. Thanks for doing that! Food - B++ ... but so easily could be an A+ with 1 simple fix. Airport food can be hit or miss. Sacramento's Terminal B is a definite hit. Long Beach is mostly a miss because the following restaurants don't have true vegetarian items. Cantina no vegetarian items to stay for unless you like expensive nachos. Oddly enough, they are located right next to this place and it appears the food prep comes from here. Burger Bar has a vegetarian patty and a falafel burger, but other than the soft and delicious bun, I wouldn't recommend. The Boathouse Landing has zero options at the airport. They have a location outside that has a Beyond burger and asparagus sides, but not here. Which leaves me to The Taco Beach Cantina. Mexican food so you can basically make anything vegetarian. But they were nice enough to sub rice and beans for meat which really worked. Street Fries ($20.99, Grade B++) - Nacho cheese, Monterey cheddar shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. We subbed the meat for rice and beans. They freshly fry the French fries and use them as the bottom layer. Then start piling on all the above and to our surprise, even a generous scoop of guacamole. It was very hearty, filling for 2 people to share, and satisfying. So why the B++ grade? Here's a tip for my future visits and hopefully to help yours. Ask them to make the fries extra crispy. The fries were hot, but not crispy. Crispy would give this dish a great textural component and elevate it to a solid A+. Bottom line - very friendly and quick service when you need to catch a flight. There are tables in the area so you don't need to eat standing up. Price isn't bad for airport food, especially because you can share with your travel buddy. And trust us - nobody wants anyone traveling on a full bean belly. Haha read more

Taco Beach Cantina - Vegetarian - Street Fries, instead of meat subbed beans and rice. Actually very good. Would order again - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Taco Beach Cantina - Vegetarian - Street Fries. They subbed the meat for rice and beans. Recommended. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place is located at the Long Beach airport and I got it because it seemed the quickest option. The menu is simple and there's only a handful of options to choose from. I went with the breakfast burrito which cakes with potatoes, eggs and cheese starting at $11.99. If you want additional protein added, like I did and got sausage, it's an additional $5.99. You can probably tell in the picture but the sausage was crunchy...? Not quite sure how that happens and I've never had anything like that before. The service was quick and friendly I have no complaints there. I don't think I will be trying this restaurant out again due to the crunchy sausage and lack of flavoring in the burrito as a whole. Definitely not worth the price. read more

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Tiffany V.

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probably your best evening option for hot food at the LGB airport. they make the fries fresh and give you a heaping portion of meat, if you choose to pay for the add-on. service was quick and friendly! read more

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Looking at the last menu post, I was expecting 11.99 nachos (more for guac if you wanted it) plus 3.99 for carne. But the new menu only has one option: Nonstop Nachos 20.99 (guac included) plus 5.99 for carne. The food was okay, but the portions were definitely small, especially give the recent $11 mark up for nachos with meat. read more

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Valerie A.

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Burrito was good, but waaay overpriced. On the board it says $11.99 but then they super upcharge for chicken and guacamole so total for one burrito was $25! At least I can say they were very generous with the "extras". They don't put lard in their beans, thank you. Service was reasonably fast. Food court seating or there's an area close by when you can eat outdoors and watch the planes take off and land. read more

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Trung N.

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3.4724 stars Really not bad for airport food. Catch them before 10:30AM and you can have yourself a little breakfast before boarding. I ordered the breakfast tacos because they sounded most manageable before my short flight. For $9.49, you get 2 breakfast tacos - scrambled eggs, cheese, your choice of protein (chorizo for me) on either flour or corn tortillas. These were pretty good - comparable to something you'd make at home. I thought the chorizo was a tad too salty for my liking, but otherwise, this was a solid way to start the morning. They, of course, offer regular Mexican fare when it's not breakfast time. They also offer alcoholic beverages next door. Just a regular ole cantina at the airport. read more

Taco Beach Cantina - breakfast tacos: scrambled eggs, cheese, chorizo on flour tortillas = $9.49 for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Love the environment-service and hella yummy tacos! These guys took really good care of me read more

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Jesse is the best! Super nice and helpful and chill. 10/10 will drink here every time I'm at the airport. read more

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Nhue G.

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Edit: My friend found a bone in her carne asada... I didn't know that can happen with carne asada meat. Changed my rating due to this. This is a Mexican food place at the Long Beach airport. The food was decent. Most of the main entrees started at $11.99 and many items were add-ons (meat, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and queso). * Burrito with Carne Asada 4/5 - I wanted a breakfast burrito, but they didn't have it available all day. The regular burrito I got was pretty good for airport food. It came with generous amount of rice, bean, and you can add cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, etc. and other add-ons as you'd like. The carne asada was good. read more

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Stacie M.

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For certain the worst airport food experience, ever..and that's for an airport food! Laughable, even. Gross chips, salsa was bland, no salt or spice, queso was concession nacho cheese!!. Baja style tacos didn't have any of the correct ingredients or sauce and meat didn't have any salt or other seasoning. Luckily, it was expensive. We ordered two margaritas to sit in the cantina to eat this monstrosity of a meal and at $20 each, they weren't even drinkable. Please, for all that is holy- eat before you come to the LGB airport. I want my money back but I don't have the energy. Also, I'm still hungry. Update: we did not pay for the $20 margaritas. read more

Taco Beach Cantina - Had to buy sodas. Food already in trash. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Linda B.

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Brian and Gonzo were amazing bartenders! Arrive early to Long Beach airport, you will not be disappointed!

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Diele K.

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Very grateful they let me be the last customer of the evening as I was hungry before my flight home (delayed flight). A bit pricey and didn't include the pico de gallo like listed on the menu, but it filled me up. Grab and go location so the ambiance is the airport itself - but a beautiful outdoor area you can enjoy your meal for some fresh California air. read more

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Dave H.

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Breakfast tacos are not good here. It would not take much effort to elevate the game. The scrambled eggs did not taste like they were seasoned before cooking. The corn tortillas were just heated on the griddle without any oil. That dries them out and when I got my breakfast tacos, the tortillas fell apart. I guess that's why they give you a fork with the tortillas. Here is my Gordan Ramsey advice to help improve the customer experience. Season the eggs before you scramble them. And warm up the corn tortillas by misting them with oil first. That will make them more pliable, bring out the corn taste, and elevate the taste experience. read more

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Bryan S.

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Brian is awesome. He is super friendly and provides great service...he makes very good cocktails too! Stop by before you board your flight and grab a drink! read more

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Susan M.

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Great Bloody Mary Brian was wonderful friendly engaging excellent service. Made you know you picked the right spot before your flight. read more

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Diana D.

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We had a 2-hour layover here after a long flight, so we decided to grab something to bite. We got the nachos. Even though they were made to order, the nachos weren't warm. They were haphazardly assembled in front of us. Also, $12 (the list price at the time we went) gets you just chips, beans, shredded cheese, and some pico di gallo. Everything else (meat, guac, quest, etc.) costs extra. At the time we went, there was only one staff manning the station, so the same person was taking the order, preparing the food, and taking payment, which meant the line took forever to move. The portion was decent, but I would probably not recommend this place. read more

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Kyle S.

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Not a bad burrito for a terminal option. I don't know how they'd do outside an airport, though. The service was quick, attentive and informative about the options and up charges. And there are up charges. A chicken burrito with rice, beans, cheese, salsa and jalapenos with a drink rang up at almost $25. That's closing in on sit down pricing! The tortilla was a little chewy, but flavors and the heat worked well. I left full! read more

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Phil A.

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I love this airport. Zero stress travel and Nate at the Cantina ensures that vibe. Skip the coffee line and enjoy it at the bar.

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Jackie O.

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The service was horrible one of the workers just looked at us while we were standing around she told the poor guy you have customers all while he was busy cooking so she came to help us but wasnt very polite never told us it was extra charge to add meat to our entrees or told us everything was separate if I would've known a burrito didn't come with meat or nachos didn't come with meat I would have never ordered from this place especially since the food was so gross and cold it was just an overall bad experience from customer service to the food being awful I will not recommend it to anybody it was overpriced read more

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Jessica P.

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I was a little wary of this place due to in being buffet style. Got a breakfast burrito with chorizo and their spicy hot sauce. Pleasantly surprised. :) Cons Airport prices $12 for basic burrito extra $5 for chorizo Not made fresh to order. Would I try the other items? Probably not. But they can at least do a basic chorizo burrito well. read more

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Heather L.

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Thank you Nate for great service! Love this little place! Vegas bound! GO RAIDERS! Love Long Beach Airport! read more

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Lucy P.

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Service was great. Line moved quickly. Wide selection of fresh pastries. My one complaint is the bagel sandwich had very little bacon, not at all as much as suggested by the picture. read more

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Madelyne D.

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Brian the bartender was wholesome and kind. Made a great margarita and had good conversation. perfect location next to my gate with plenty of sunshine. stop by the a snack or drink if you're in the area. read more

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Kristin S.

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***DON'T GET RIPPED OFF*** I am not nearly as happy as I should be after consuming a $30 burrito. Especially because I feel like I just got scammed...and then got a cheesy subpar burrito to show for it. This is one of those factory line burrito places where you walk through and point out what you want on your burrito. The $12 listed on the menu as the burrito price seemed reasonable. When I selected my burrito toppings, at no point did they mention that there would be an additional charge for the item, which is customary at similar style restaurants. That's likely because there is an up charge for EVERY.SINGLE.THING that you choose to put in your burrito. Also, they wouldn't do half and half steak and chicken. No reason why - the lady just said she wasn't allowed to. I should have recognized the red flag at that point and walked away. I get that this is a restaurant in an airport, but this was unbelievable. I haven't even started my trip yet and I feel like I got travel scammed :( read more

Taco Beach Cantina - SCAM RESTAURANT - don't eat here!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Brian R.

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Terrible flavor or just no flavor. Service was good but everything else failed. Oh and for the prices they charge you'd think it would be at best decent. read more

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Regina F.

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Brian is GREAT. Super friendly and attentive. Great personality. Gonzo was also friendly. Overall such a great experience. Drinks were great. Thx boys read more

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Justin M.

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Brian was the dude!!! Great service and great atmosphere! Half bartender half therapist hahaha tbh visit this spot when at LBG airport!

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Brian at the Cantina was very helpful when my morning was going wrong at LBG! His friendly demeanor made me smile and laugh so it made it better. I missed my flight, my teabag broke in my cup, and shot myself in the eye with lemon juice! Yup, sometimes you just have to laugh at the stupid things that happen in your life and find someone who laughs with you! read more

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Adam J.

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The place is ridiculous. 5.99 to add a smitten of guac to you taco. 2.99 for 1 thin line of sour cream. Even the lady working there told me "it's crazy but I just work here. " $80 for two kids plates. Really laughable. Their breakfast burritos are decently good so I'll give them that. Lunch menu is mediocre at best. Suggestion- eat before the airport! read more

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Valeria G.

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Chris and Paige were great. The best Michelada I've had in a long time (and I'm an expert) made by Paige. I was hesitant about ordering food; but Chris assured me it'll be a good burrito and he'll make it himself. Verdict: very good. I usually have no expectations when it comes to airport food and beverages but this was a pleasant surprise. 10/10 read more

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Cassandra E.

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Meat /Chicken wasn't even warm. 34.13 for a mediocre burrito and a fountain drink. 11.99 for a burrito. Then 5.99extra for Chicken; 4.99 for flavorless guacamole and 2.99 for sour cream. Taste 3/10. Waste of $ Never again read more

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Food was great and our bartender Brian was awesome! We were super early for our flight so got to sit for while. Excellent service and good conversation. Definitely recommend while waiting for a flight outta Long Beach read more

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Brian provided awesome service. The vibes were great with the music & tvs. The food is delicious . See you next time Brian

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Austin, Obey, and Terrance all did a phenomenal job taking care of me. My flight was delayed and thank goodness they were able to take care of me. Made the wait a little easier. read more

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Brian is awesome!!! Drinks good, food good. Nice and close to gate. Small menu but everyone found something. read more

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Jesse, Gonzo,& Brian are awesome!!! My flight was delayed and I didn't even mind because they were such a delight! read more

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I ordered food and 2 decaf coffees at Sweet Jill's. The person that took my order did not write decaf on the cups. I have heart issues and can't have caffeine. I'm glad I checked with the barista before drank it. read more

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4235 E Donald Douglas Dr
Long Beach, CA 90808
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(562) 314-3505
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Hours

What time does Taco Beach Cantina open?

Taco Beach Cantina opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

What time does Taco Beach Cantina close?

Taco Beach Cantina closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Taco Beach Cantina closes at 1:30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mon, Thu-Sun 6:00 AM - 4:00 PMTue-Wed 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Taco Beach Cantina take credit cards?

Yes, Taco Beach Cantina takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taco Beach Cantina have catering options?

No, Taco Beach Cantina does not have catering options.

Does Taco Beach Cantina have a happy hour?

No, Taco Beach Cantina does not have a happy hour.

Does Taco Beach Cantina serve alcohol?

Yes, Taco Beach Cantina serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Taco Beach Cantina have TVs?

Yes, Taco Beach Cantina has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taco Beach Cantina have bike parking?

No, Taco Beach Cantina does not have bike parking.

Does Taco Beach Cantina have outdoor seating?

Yes, Taco Beach Cantina has outdoor seating options.

Does Taco Beach Cantina have parking?

Yes, Taco Beach Cantina has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Taco Beach Cantina have free WiFi?

Yes, Taco Beach Cantina has free WiFi.

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Nested in a shopping center near CSULB this Mexican restaurant is a good option for students. Came…read moreby after the kids soccer game on a Sunday afternoon, this place had every single table occupied. We were seated at the last available table in the back near the restroom. We were promptly served fresh chips and salsa, and asked for our drink order. We ordered the chicken rice and avocado which is a great option and size, the lomo adobado was a good portion, flavor not overpowering and the beans a bit bland. Their horchata water was flavorful.

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El Barrio Cantina

There's so many places that you see constantly and walked by numerous of time and that is that…read more This place is one of them. I've always wondered what it was all about. Seeing people going in and out which I knew it was a restaurant. Last night we started off with drinks at the speakeasy next door. The two places share restrooms and that's how I found out about this place. Let me say it was a vibe. The first thing you notice from the back, the bar area and Photo Booth. And the live DJ keeping the place on its feet. We ended up wanted to check it out as it was a full restaurant and bar. Friday night without a reservation, spoke with hostess which they could accommodate 6 of us in a bit. Still had to close out at the other place before. The restaurant has a cool vibe with the main dining area in front, bar area towards the back side and on the opposite site is where the DJ booth was. Sam was our waitress who took very good care of us. Very sweet, friendly and of course attentive. Made sure that we were well taken cared of and if anything was needed she was there. It's a cool Mexican restaurant with a cool vibe to match. The place did get lively and was pretty full. You had parties up and dancing and enjoying themselves. Anyway, food and drinks. Started off with some spicy margaritas. Wow, they were strong but good. You had to sip versus drink... lol... Bartender was not playing and in a good way. The menu is somewhat limited compared to other restaurants but what was offered all looked amazing. A modern twist to Mexican food but still with the amazing authentic flavors. Instead of a meal we opted for à la carte and shared everything. Also was informed that the dishes are like tapas and great for sharing. Chips and salsa were brought out which both the chips and salsa were excellent. An order or the aguachille which had that nice sour taste with the lime juice perfectly balanced for the shrimp and trimmings. Served with tostada. The shrimp ceviche, another wonderful dish. Nicely marinaded in the lime juice was very flavorful and also served with tostada. An order of the enchiladas, came with three but we split it for 6 of us. The cheese and filling was very good. The molcajete served in a volcanic bowl stuffed with different meat, cactus, cheese all combined to create an amazing dish full of flavors. A must have and lastly the adobado hamachi collar, yellowtail. Very tasty but did have a fishy taste. Yes it's fish but still. Quite tasty and plentiful. Overall food and vibe was great. The place was definitely lively in the evening. We can finally say we've been and tried some amazing dish. It's a place that worth coming back for more. Parking is a little crazy as residential is always packed. There's a lot across the street which they do utilize but it's can be a bit crowded as well.

Hubby and I were headed to the LGBT center for the NoH8 shoot and decided to stop and have some…read morefood beforehand. I'm surprise that I haven't reviewed it yet, we've been here a few times. Usually for brunch time on the weekend. The first time I've ever had a Tlayuada was here a while back and have always enjoyed it. I was actually craving some since it's been likely over a year since we last visited. The hubby had 2 tacos plates. The birria was very good, the asaea delicious but very rich. I've never been a fan of black beans but these were tasty. My Tlayuada hit the spot and chase it down with a Penelope. When we arrived we were the only ones there. The server was attentive and check on us throughout our visit. Engaging and friendly. The interiors are cost and warm with plants and green as the main color. Nice murals throughout.

Molcajete

Sinaloa style sushi rolls

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Ola Mexican Kitchen

3.7(1k reviews)

4.8 mi

Always a good place to eat. Has plenty of seating. The Baja…read morefish burrito was really good. I love their pork belly tacos and fish tacos as well

I think this place is fantastic. I had lobster tacos (very generous amount of lobster) & some…read moreceviche. The food to me has always been excellent. The atmosphere is always a plus. Sunset here is incredible too. The pricing makes sense to me. I think the flavors are all there. Anyone complaining probably couldn't prepare the same dish half as good. Our service was good considering they were busier than expected. Have been here several times and will continue to come back when I visit again. Arlene- props to you for handling everything so well and with a smile. It was super busy and you did a great job with the pressure.

Indoor and outdoor seating available!

Chips and salsa

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Hibiscus Margaritas

Los Compadres

4.1(2.1k reviews)

2.5 mi

Food Chile Verde. A…read morebit pricey but the best I've had. Flavorful and the rice was great. 4.7/5 Chicken quesadilla - all the flavor was bunched up in the middle slices. 3.5/5 Tamarindo - 4/5 Service 4.5/5. A little slow. Ambiance 4.5/5 5 stars alone for that Verde.

Had lunch here with friends today. Here are my thoughts. I love Mexican food, so I love trying new…read moreplaces. Pros Staff are awesome Quality of the food is good Servers we excellent Variety from the menu was huge Time for food to arrive at the table was fast Cons The bowls they put their salsa in were very small. All gone after dipping 5 chips. Not sure why they do this. Seating a bit crowded for parties of 8 or more Prices were on the high side Portions on the soft shell tacos were small! See photo Overall a good place, but no wow factor! I would rate it 3.5 if I can. Not sure I would come back, but enjoyed my time there with friends.

Interior.

Queso Fundido Chorizo

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Tequila Jack's

3.5(2.3k reviews)

4.7 mi

Went here for lunch on Grand Prix Friday. 04.17.2026 I was…read moresurprised how fast we were able to get seated! Greeted and seated. Chips and Salsa were served. It was busy because of the large crowds. We waited for our waiter to come back so we can order some drinks. Once he came back we ordered our drinks which we waited another good 15 minutes for him to return with our drinks. The time line was too long of a wait. He left again, waited another 15 minutes to take our food order. Lol. Ordered my shrimp cocktail along with other entrees. Our waiter was ghosting us every 15 minutes. Overall, the ambiance was busy. It is expected because of the grandprix event. This place needs to up their staffing when events like this is taking place. Food was good but service was dissapointing.

I would say 3.5 stars is right but our waiters definitely brought this up to a 4!…read more My friend and I celebrated our joint birthdays here and we had a great lunch. Portions are HUGE here! Omg my friend's taco salad was an insane size hahaha. I got the enchiladas which were solid, nothing that really stood out. My friend got the mixed ceviche but they brought him only shrimp ceviche, when we pointed out the wrong order, they quickly took care of it. Then at the end we mentioned that it was both of our birthdays and they brought out 2 HUGE cupcakes!! I mean Ive never seen so much frosting in one place! Great view of the water, and they comp part of your parking so parking was just a few bucks when I left. We had a baby with us and they were super considering and a great kids' menu. Would come back here for a happy hour again!