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    Baja Cantina

    3.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Monica R.

    The restaurant is a great place to enjoy with friends and family. The vibe is great inside and outside. The service is very friendly and nice. The food is delicious! The guacamole and salsa were perfect, not too spicy, the tortilla chips not oily, and the tacos have a different tortillas with cheese. They have a great no alcohol beer, Athletic. Reasonable price. I think is a great stop in Marina Del Rey for your meal.

    Dana M.

    I dined here on a Saturday (5:30pm party of 5). Although we made reservations, it was not crowded at all with plenty of open seating indoor and outdoor (with heat lamps). They did have a section blocked off for a private party that was happening later that evening. There are 2 full bars and also a photo both behind the private area near the restrooms. The service was good but towards the end it slowed down. Maybe under staffed? Anyway, the ambiance was nice and perfect for any occasion from date night to group dinner. The food was good. I enjoyed the ahi tuna tacos and the blackberry margarita......Delish! The ahi tacos have a hint of wasabi that tasted great with the ahi tacos. I look forward to dining here again and trying other menu options.

    Quaint fireplace table
    Ashi F.

    I hate surprise fees. The "tourist at a beach restaurant won't care" kind! Food was okay. My server was great. She was kind, nice and accommodating. But the rest of the experience was not good. Catch of the day was apparently salmon. At $40 the only "catch" was me. I opted for shrimp, they took a long time to arrive and were overdone. Hard and not tasty. Like I mentioned, food took a very long time to arrive. I tried to munch on the chips and salsa provided but the salsa barely passed muster - it was a congealed mess. Why is the salsa gelatinous and congealed? I'm not sure. I left the salsa untouched. I heard another patron ask for habanero salsa, so I asked for some. A small ramekin was bright to the table. The salsa was hot and tasty. It wasn't until the bill arrived that I noticed that they charged $1.50 for the habanero salsa. At no time did anyone tell me there would be a charge for the salsa, nor did I expect it. On top of that when the bill arrived, I noticed there was a 3% "hospitality fee". To my question, the answer was "oh, that just goes to the restaurant". Doesn't EVERY THING go to the restaurant? I'm AT A RESTAURANT!!! After talking to my server, both charges were removed from the bill, but they still left me with a feeling that these charges were put on the bill in order to squeeze a couple of dollars more from unsuspecting tourists that may not know about these charges. Much like what they call salsa, these up-charges left a bad taste in my mouth.

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    LaChell S.

    We had no reservations on a Saturday night and our party of five easily got a table. The vibe is warm and lively with a cozy patio, heaters, and string lights. Theres metered parking right in front. The food hit the mark. The enchiladas were saucy with tender meat. The rice and beans tasted homemade, and the tacos had that perfect crispy and juicy balance. We'll definitely be back.

    Cheesy Shrimp Tacos Quesabirria Tacos Chicken Taquitos Mexican Coke Baja Burrito
    Samira

    My shrimp taco was DELICIOUS. The food was fresh and tasty. Will definitely be returning. Our server Dario was also very pleasant and attentive. The restaurant overall was very clean and they have a cute Photo Booth in the back.

    Old seating interior
    Tony T.

    Looks like Baja got a major face lift. The new section is more inviting and you don't have to walk in on the beach sand anymore. It feels more modern. The service is quick and the food is decent. I've usually only gotten the chicken quesadilla here but I've been here a few times and haven't had many issues except when they are slammed with a bunch of people showing up at once

    Burrito
    Bill L.

    I used to come here when I was a kid, so I hadn't been in a while. The chips and salsa are great! So much so I ordered some to go! The food was hot and tasty! Great atmosphere and service. Deborah was our server and so sweet and attentive. Highly recommend it!

    One Baja Fish and one Baja Shrimp tacos
    Devan H.

    We stopped here for lunch on a weekend day. We started with a few margs (I noticed they use Hornitos for their drinks) which I wasn't a big fan of but the drinks weren't bad. We started with the guac which was super flavorful. I got one fish taco and 1 shrimp taco with a side of beans and rice. The beans were bland and the rice was ok. The batter on the fish tacos was nice and crispy but could've used more seasoning. Honestly, the guac was the best thing we had. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and inviting though. Our service was ok. They didn't appear to be that busy but our waiter was scarce throughout our meal.

    Mango Pineapple Margarita - Medium - $24
    Miguel M.

    I've been here before several times over the years. Coming back today it looks like they had a remodel. They got rid of the sand which is a plus. Now the service does slow down as it gets busier. But the margaritas are great. No complaints there. Food is great as well. Depending on what you get. I got the carne asada plate, guacamole, and nachos and all I can say is that's enough food. It was good a good lunch. I liked the salsa not too spicy but that's ok. Outdoor patio can get chilly after 4pm. You're at the beach basically. But they have blankets at the tables there and heaters. Parking sucks as you have to find street parking at the meters. Would I come back? Yes I would.

    Crispy Fish Tacos
    Trisha C.

    We started with tortilla chips and guacamole--the guacamole was quite fresh! I had fish tacos for dinner, my daughter had a fish burrito, and my mom had chicken fajitas. Everything came out quickly. There was a loud happy hour crowd in the bar, and they all seemed to be having a wonderful time. The restaurant's outdoor seating is plentiful. I recommend you check it out if you're in the area.

    Mango Pineapple Margarita
    Jennifer G.

    I've been a long time Baja customer. You can't beat the ambiance and margaritas. The renovations gave it an upscale beach bar feel. Definitely get the Mango-Pineapple margarita, or better yet try them all with their margarita flight. I do miss the old Baja menu (and the more affordable prices). So I'm conflicted, Baja was always a local hangout especially after a beach day - local but far enough from the beach tourist crowds, but it has priced itself out of being our go-to spot.

    Aaron C.

    Don't even understand the negative reviews here. This is my GO TO spot in Venice. I come all the way from DTLA just to work here on afternoons and enjoy the space. They have great selection of seating (Indoor, Outdoor Patio w/bar, Outdoor sandy area) and all of it has great decor. The selection of beer and tequila here is fantastic as well! I've never had a bad drink. I have also never had a bad dish here. I LOVE the food. Staff is always friendly and the food comes fast. I just absolutely love this place.

    Baja fish tacos
    Melis Ö.

    Service was great! Chips and salsa came super quick and it was super fresh and warm! Salsa was not too spicy and tacos were well seasoned. It was our first time here and definitely will come back! Thank you!

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    Legendary margs, right near the beach, sick live bands, and a great atmosphere. Love this place!

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    When will the regular menu return? Feels like it's slowly coming back since initial pandemic cutbacks, but options are still mediocre compared to the old Baja. Other area Mexican places are back to full offerings. Love and miss the way it was!

    We heard that it switched owners and the new menu is the new menu. No more Rosemary Chicken Burritos!

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    Underrated in my opinion. Service was excellent; food was amazing; place was super chill but…read morelively. We got the Duck Lumpia (definitely get this), Snap Pea Salad (definitely get this), fried rice, and Pepes (barramundi wrapped in banana leaf (excellent). Duck Lumpia was my favorite but everything was fabulous. Our server, who's normally behind the bar, was great. He was super accommodating, made sure our menu picks were balanced and didn't order too much, and he was very accommodating with my off menu drink request. I don't know what there is to not like about Wallflower! Underrated ratings in my opinion.

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