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    Boathouse Cantina

    3.6 (612 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Tex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tacos Al Pastor with Side Sweet Fries
    Claire L.

    Big menu with plenty of options for the whole family. Good view of the river. Service is good as it can be for a busy restaurant during dinner time. Food is 8/10 in my opinion, nothing fancy or unique. A bit touristy but we're tourist so that's okay. Originally planning to go to Shavano but they're closed on Tuesdays.

    cowboy fish and chips
    Randy B.

    We were hungry after a long day of travel in the mountains, and the motel owner recommended this place by the Arkansas River, which is a big kayakers' draw on this stretch. Their very current website had their menu in beautiful detail, and we immediately saw there'd be something we would enjoy, so we arrived just after 6:30 on a summer Tuesday evening. It was busy but not jammed, and we were lucky to score a table right by the open window near the back with no waiting. Service was a bit on the slow side in terms of taking orders and checking up on us, but it was very prompt when bringing out our drinks and freshly prepared food orders. The fried brussels sprouts with cashews and bacon were light, savory, and very tasty as an appetizer. My companion had the Cowboy Fish & Chips, which I guess were "cowboy" because of red ale in the batter? But he said they were just right, and he ordered the sweet potato fries instead of the regular version, and liked those too. My entree was the seared ahi salad, with mandarin slices and a sweet ginger vinaigrette dressing that was just the right complement. The tuna was perfectly seared, and the seasoning was just right. With no room for dessert, we paid up and left with full, happy stomachs.

    Margarita and Jalapeno Poppers
    Laura P.

    They redid the menu and it's just as good as it's always been. We go for the margaritas and all of the food is just as good. The jalepeno poppers and wings are a great starter. The steak and blue salad is a good go to although this time it was a little dry so just ask for an extra side dressing. The atmosphere is so fun right on the river and just being downtown.

    Norwegian salmon salad
    Denneane C.

    I've had two different salads here in the last month and both were excellent. The steak and blue was great, however, the Norwegian Salmon salad is absolutely fantastic! I was leery of the ginger dressing, but it was excellent! Great compliment to the teriyaki glazed salmon and the sweet bell peppers. Service as top notch as well, even on a packed Friday night. Dining room looks out over the river and it's amazing

    Americana burger
    Crystal B.

    We drove through Salida on our way back to Colorado Springs and decided to stop by Boathouse Cantina. We had a pretty good experience. We were seated by the window in the covered patio area (we got lucky because the lunch rush was just about ending). We ordered the Americana burger and steak and blue salad - both were really good (bar food but good). Service was friendly and attentive from both the hostess and server. We were very pleased with our experience.

    Aditi D.

    Really enjoyed Boathouse Cantina -- such a fun, laid-back spot right by the river, perfect for sitting back and relaxing. We went in late fall, so the patio was closed, but I can't wait to come back in the summer when it's open -- it's the kind of place that's made for warm weather and cold beer. The beer selection was fantastic, and I loved that they let us sample a few on tap before choosing. We tried the veggie burger (a little dry for my taste) and the meat burgers, which were amazing -- juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The truffle fries and nachos were both super tasty too. Great service, solid food, and unbeatable views -- definitely a spot I'd return to for a relaxed riverside meal.

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    Jenn K.

    Laid-back, hip and family-oriented restaurant. Loved the atmosphere and the staff is very friendly! Chips and salsa was good. I enjoyed the slight sweetness with a hint of smoke and chili pepper. Fish was AMAZING and thoroughly enjoyed it, along with the truffle fries. Portioning is spot on for the price!!

    Cattleman's Burger with side salad
    Cathy T.

    Ambiance is great with an open-air, but covered, Arkansas River view. Many food and drink choices. Food was good and came out super quick. Cattleman's Burger was good (medium is the lowest temp they'll cook, fyi). Chicken wings with dry rub were good. The rub had good flavor and was a bit spicy - no sauce for me! The potstickers were just okay. The filling was good but the wonton wrappers were too thick, IMO. Service was very good.

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    8 years ago

    Best food I've had in Salida. Huge selection for any tastes. Lots of variety. Great service.

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    The service is outstanding the food is off the hook Alissa and heather took great care of us Definitely the place to go

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    10 years ago

    Awesome food, lovely ambience! Service was good too. Patio facing the river was a delight to dine in.

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    7 years ago

    So awesome, amazing service! Get the tocos they were great, almost as good as the view ;)

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    7 years ago

    Ordered ribeye, it's really chewy, asked waitress, she said it's ribeye. I have to say it's the worst ribeye I have eaten ever.

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    8 years ago

    The food is bad. Beer, goat cheese curds, and french fries are safe. Stay away from cocktails and the dry chicken.

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