Reviews


At present, there are 8470 assessments available from 7 website(s). The mean score for Cabo Cantina is 3.5, implying that the vast majority of its guests was satisfied with its service. Despite mixed reviews, this Santa Monica restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere with outdoor seating that is pet-friendly, making it a desirable spot for some. Some patrons have found the food underwhelming with chips too hard and gauc too lemony. However, others have praised the chill vibe and generous portions of dishes like fish tacos. The drink specials, such as 2 for 1 margaritas during happy hour, have been a hit with many customers, although some have experienced discrepancies in pricing. The service quality varies, with some complaining about unfriendly staff and slow service, while others have had positive interactions with the servers. Despite its ups and downs, it seems that this eatery has its loyal fans and detractors, making it a mixed bag for potential diners looking for an experience that may be unique and worth a visit for many under the right circumstances.

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 8470 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Google
3.9 ★ from 1604 reviews
Alex
23.03.2024 - 04:40

the food was not good. haven't eaten here in awhile. the chips were hard, the gauc was lemony, the chicken in the spring rolls was possible expired and they wer...

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Roderick
23.03.2024 - 04:40

Got drinks and chips and salsa and they were very good. I was visiting and the staff was really friendly and gave great recommendations.

Steven
23.03.2024 - 04:40

Love this place, staff are so welcoming and so nice, the food is delicious and so reasonably priced. Best burrito ever!!! Visiting from the UK.

Ben
23.03.2024 - 04:40

Returned here recently after 12 years and still my favourite place for a drink on the promenade. Great drink specials, good food and excellent service and uniqu...

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Faraj
23.03.2024 - 04:40

It was our first visit, and I was impressed with the tacos and burritos; everyone in the family ordered different food and everything was great. great food, gre...

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INT Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 2756 reviews
Nehal
02.08.2023 - 10:08

I found the palce to be a decent one. It was crowded with few seatings available at the bar. <br/ One can take the advantage of their offer. .. That's of happy...

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Sal
02.08.2023 - 10:08

Great bar! Cheap strong drinks good food and lots of tvs!!! Good people watching too!

Marcus
02.08.2023 - 10:08

One of my first places to eat here in Santa Monica and it was amazing! The vibe was chill yet up beat. The staff was relaxed and fun loving! The drinks could be...

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Miranda
02.08.2023 - 10:08

Ordered the barrio burrito with chicken. Tasty and decent size. Came with side of chips and salsa.

Alexandra
02.08.2023 - 10:08

Went to get some drinks after work. We decided to sit outside and it was nice. The staff was really nice and friendly. The drinks were also very good. If I wasn...

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Sirved
3.5 ★ from 1992 reviews
John
06.06.2023 - 10:04

We've been here for years and always have an explosion. Great good, drinks, service and music, with many TVs to watch sports. Some of the employees were there a...

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นฤชิต
06.06.2023 - 10:04

I was really surprised how much I enjoyed their tacos here. between the ground beef and the Carne Asada I like the Asada most. they are large size taco, it come...

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Kyler
06.06.2023 - 10:04

My service is sucked here! One with a big guy at check-in With hispanic ethnicity he seemed so friendly first and left me and a group of friends in. But then we...

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Tyreek
06.06.2023 - 10:04

We're here on Happy Hour advertised 2 drinks at the price of one with a picture of 2 different margaritas... but it's a lie. We wanted 2 margaritas and only all...

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Delbert
06.06.2023 - 10:04

place is a scam, but i should have known when the drink menu didn 't have prices. went in for the happy hour deal, ALL drinks two for one (posted everywhere) an...

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Menulist
3.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Aron
25.12.2017 - 12:07

I've been to Cabo Cantina more times than I'd care to admit.

Josif
17.06.2022 - 20:02

Went there yesterday with my old friend from Germany.

Obie
25.12.2017 - 12:07

Came here for a 90s bar crawl and this place was so crowded it was a 30 minute wait to get in.

Yelp
2.5 ★ from 1131 reviews
Donna
13.08.2023 - 18:39

Located in the Santa Monica Promenade, the service is friendly, fast and efficient! Food is ono and portions are huge! Open seating, kid friendly and lots...

Xavier
13.08.2023 - 18:39

Food was good, but we ordered 2 margaritas. The waitress never offered the option to upsize them to their Mega Marg ... so when we got our drinks we got...

Valérie
13.08.2023 - 18:39

Cool spot. Been years since I used to roam around 3rd street and come here for their happy hour drinks. The place is live. Good drinks and good vibes all...

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 176 reviews
Gastroranking-US
3.6 ★ from 811 reviews

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