Ever since I saw Cabo Fish Taco on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, I knew I HAD to try it! ...I ordered exactly what Guy Fieri got: Mango BBQ Mahi Mahi Tacos. If it's good enough for Guy, it's good enough for me! And let me tell you... SOOOO craveably delicious! Definitely lived up to the hype! If you buy the GoPlaySave coupon book (a common school fundraiser) you'll find a coupon for a buy one, get one entree so I even saved $17! read more

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I visit CFT Ballantyne at least once weekly. Their staff are like family. They provide tip tier customer service with efficiency, tips on good Menu items and the atmosphere is so relaxing. Their music is even enjoyable and unique like their tacos. My favorite is the Firecracker Shrimp tacos (not always available as it is a special). I recommend trying their specials when you can because they are so good! My children even enjoy eating here and they are picky. They have so many regulars and it feels like community. Good Job Guys! You are doing it right! read more

The tavarau tuna tacos are to die for! That honey wasabi.... Just delicious Service was great. I feel like it's more of a lunch spot than dinner... read more

Service was good! Offered indoor and outdoor seating. Margaritas were a good price. I did not care for the pasta salad side. Tacos were good . read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The salmon taco and Avocado pasta salad was amazing. The drinks were spot on, will definitely be back

The only thing solid about this visit was Isabella, our server. It feels cramped except in the back. The chips weren't warm and the salsa was not as hot as my dining partner would prefer. Had a couple go steak tacos. Goodness gracious great balls of gristle and fat. Obviously not high quality meat. The black beans had no flavor. No corn tortillas so the only real option for gluten sensitive is not to eat the tortillas. It was not what we had expected after having been here years ago - both the original NoDa location and this one. read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Grilled Steak Taco with black beans - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We have been coming here for years, but not consistently. However each time, the food has been consistently good. Crazy enough our family had never tried their tacos (typically we order the bowl or burritos). Our most recent visit our family of 4 all ordered a variety of tacos. And OMG! Insanely delicious and loaded with protein! I ordered the salmon and the lemon grilled shrimp with corn tortilla shell. The salmon was absolutely my favorite. The flavor was amazing and the salmon cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the tuna taco and allowed me to try it. Wow! The tuna blew my mind as well. We sat outside around 4:30, and were very comfortable with the outdoor fans going along with the umbrellas. And our server was excellent. She was knowledgeable and attentive. We learned fries are an option for a side dish, and the family thoroughly enjoyed those as well. We look forward to returning more often! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Salmon taco and lemon shrimp taco with side of sautéed veggies - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food tasted like it was canned sounded like they just put random vegetables in your dish to make it look fuller as if you're getting something good out of it rice tasted like it was old and just got microwaved, quesadillas were cooked on nasty oil. never coming here again. read more

Food was amazing and our server, Alex, gave great recommendations Eating outside is perfect read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Silver Surfer - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Excellent food, well seasoned, and a nice location. Everything we had was good, not typical bland food.

Cabo is always a pretty easy, casual option for us. Being right near Ballantyne Backyard is nice so we can grab a bite to eat before or after exploring the attraction going on in BB at the time. I am more of a traditional Mexican food fan but my husband and daughter are so-so and Cabo has more options that satisfy them :) Service is good but not fast so keep that in mind. Here's what we tried: A Little bit of Spice cocktail and the mango jalapeno margarita - both were delicious. Spice one was very light and refreshing and the margarita was on the sweeter side. Queso is always a must here for us. Kids meal was solid - huge portion of quesadillas and fries with a big cup of milk. And crayons with coloring page - always a win. We tried the blackened mahi, steak and fried shrimp tacos - all extremely delicious and filling. We got the plantains and jalapeno cheddar mashers for the sides - OMG. Both so good. Plenty of parking and outside seating - a nice option when in the area! read more

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The restaurant is set up nicely. The service from the bar tender was good. The tacos are delicious and the margaritas are on point. Their side dish options need some work. Add more options and spruce up the ones they have. The tortilla chips are very good!! Thin, crispy and with the right amount of salt. read more

Not impressed! Salsa had more corn than anything else, plus not very flavorful. Queso dip didn't taste like it was made from real cheese, and again, no flavor. I ordered the Diablo Shrimp which was ok until I started to pour the dressing which I think was supposed to be balsamic vinegar. It seemed to have been watered down. I had never seen balsamic vinegar dressing pour like water! My husband ordered a bowl with steak. The steak had no flavor at all. I don't think it had been seasoned with anything. I'm sorry, but I can't recommend this establishment to others. Servers were nice & friendly. read more

Cabo Fish Taco is our go-to spot for tacos and margaritas. I just love their fun, fresh flavors of the land and sea. I never venture outside of my usual Honey Soy Glazed Salmon taco but this time I did and WOW. The shrimp & chicken burrito had so much flavor and I really enjoyed the guac they throw in there. I got the sauce on the side for drizzling onto each bite and it was fantastic. Very filling, too! Also enjoyed were the lemon grilled shrimp taco and tavarua tuna taco. We loved it all! I also highly recommend the shrimp/crab dip with those toasted pita pockets. YUM. The el cheapo margarita is good for only $8 but I usually go for the skinny margarita. It just tastes so light and fresh to me. read more

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First time here and front staff was nice but took a little while to seat us, it seem like they were busy. It's pretty spacious inside and outside. The food I would say is a little pricey. I got the Diablo shrimp salad and it was good but definitely pricey. Nothing really to complain except for the fact our checks were wrong. read more

I am a longtime fan of Cabo's. I frequent the NODA Location a lot and found myself in Ballantine around lunchtime. I remembered that Cabo had a location here so we made our way over. I am happy to say that this location is a great addition to the family. Same quality product that you get in the other locations and we really enjoyed our experience. Quite selfishly we asked the manager if there were plans to open a location at Lake Norman. Funny as one of the owners was actually there and came over to chat with us. I would recommend this location and would visit it again when I am in the area. read more

Tried Cabo Fish Taco right before we went to see the lights in Ballantyne's Backyard. We had some time to kill and our waiter, Caleb, was cool with us sitting for a while. We ordered Baja Shrimp and Crab dip to start. Wow, was that good! The pita toast points were a bit much with it, but the chips that came with the salsa were great with it. For the mains I had the BBQ mahi tacos and my husband had the carne asada tacos and we both had Baja rice as our side. It was a lot of food, but so good! read more

The food is great! The customer service is great! No complaints! Crab and shrimp dip is my favorite appetizer. The Rasta pasta has so much flavor! read more

Ballantyne location has been the third Cabo I've dined at and the service, portions, and timeliness blew us away. Two of us went on a Monday night and were in and out within 30 minutes. Our server was so attentive, helpful with recommendations, and quick quick quick. All 4 tacos we got were amazing - honey soy glazed salmon, soy ginger shrimp, bbq mahi, and the Tavarua tuna. DONT SKIP THE JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR MASHERS IF THEYRE IN SEASON (plantains we're also delish). Atmosphere wasn't anything out of the ordinary but location is pretty big. Will be venturing back for many more taco tuesdays read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Soy Ginger Shrimp Tacos, Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Tacos, Jalapeno Cheddar Mashers (star of the show). - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cabos fish taco is a winner. This is a great location in Ballantyne right off the exit of 485, decent sized patio and indoor space, with a cool to-go window you can order and pick-up from. I made this a pit stop before going to the Charlotte Arts Festival in "Ballantyne's Back Yard". So again, great location. I parked in the free parking deck and walked over, they also have spots available directly in front as well. I ordered the chicken and shrimp burrito with my girlfriend, we actually split it. The sever had it cut and half which was really nice, you also get one side with your entree. Our side of fries that comes with the burrito, was evenly portioned out (it's the little things). The food is really fresh and has great flavor. I like the chips and "salsa" but my girlfriend likes a little more sauce in the salsa and less pico style, which is mostly corn and diced tomatoes. The fries were also outstanding, they are similar to McDonald's fries but less starchy and processed. Overall I had a very pleasant experience, the 20 min wait on a Saturday ended up being 15 min, and they text your phone when your table is ready. In the meantime you can walk around the "Ballantynes Back Yard" which is just a nice open space with a green way. Pro tip: Take the walk in the backyard after you stuff yourself, you'll feel much better for it. :) read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Shrimp & Chicken Burrito - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We went into the restaurant on a Sunday night. The first thing I noticed was that there was a prevalent smell of old oil. Never a good start. The service was good. And the food was hot. The food wasn't great tasting though. Chips and salsa were brought out. The salsa ok. Not memorable. We had the queso...it tasted like off brand Velveta melted down. We also ordered beer battered fish tacos and chicken tacos. The taco shells were lightly fried and hot, the proteins were nice and hot and plentiful in the tacos. The food overall was mediocre though. Overall I wouldn't go back. We have definitely had better tacos many other places. read more

I enjoyed my lunch here. Huge building and a ton of room for all size parties. Dining inside and out. I ordered the grilled salmon and blackened mahi tacos. I asked for the salmon rare and it was excellent. I didn't really care for the mahi but the salmon I highly recommend. I also had the Mexican slaw which I thought was very tasty. It was a mayo based and had a great flavor. Salsa was full of corn but other than had an excellent flavor, too. Chips were good- not my fav but definitely good. Server was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean, too! read more

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This was our third time here and they were absolutely packed! Even so, we had reserved a table and we had zero wait to be seated. Our server was Sierra who was phenomenal! She had a lot of tables with kids running everywhere, everyone asking for something. Somehow though, she made us feel that we were the only table she was taking care of. Our drinks never got close to the bottom before she showed up with a refill. Our food was brought out quickly and was delicious as usual. Sierra is one of the top servers we have had in all of Charlotte. Maybe she is AI? LOL Either way, Merry Christmas Sierra! read more

I ordered 2 steak tacos for pickup. These were easily some of the worst tacos I've ever had in my life. Tortillas were so wet that tacos basically fell apart. So wet and mushy that it was almost more of a wet burrito vs taco. Also got the French fries that were not even cooked and soggy. I won't be back. There's gotta be better fast casual tacos in South CLT. read more

Best ahi tuna tacos with honey wasabi... oh so yummy! The fried plantains are also a fav. Recommend just sitting at the bar if Meghan is working, as she's the best. So happy to have a location here in Ballantyne. Good beer selection too if don't want a margarita. read more

When: Wednesday 11:15 am for lunch. Party of 4. Food: 4.8/5 - I ordered my usual. Soy ginger shrimp taco and honey soy glazed salmon taco with a side of avocado pasta salad. Delicious as always.. the shrimp is perfectly crunchy and the salmon has that nice zing of wasabi to it. The actually had the tavaroo tuna tacos back on the menu so my coworker ordered it and LOVED it! Service: 5/5 - I cannot remember our server's name but she has worked there for awhile now. Super attentive and so sweet with a great attitude. The hostess up front was very helpful and nice too! Vibes: 5/5 - Nice "Caribbean" music if you want to call it. Definitely cabo vibes and fits the restaurant. Went during a weekday lunch and many other business professionals came by to have lunch to Other: parking is easy and out front. If that is full there is a free garage next to the restaurant. They have an outdoor patio and bar. TVs by the bar for any sports fans. read more

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I love their salmon tacos!! I went on Tsco Tuesdays and tried the Mahi Mahi Taco and the Signature Salmon Taco! The Mahi Mahi was good but the Salmon was great! I'll definitely be back! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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One word: FLAVORFUL! Definitely check this spot out and don't trust your GPS to get you there; ours dropped us off at a parking deck but just as we were about to give up on finding it, we realized this dive is in a more corporate setting. We wanted to sit outside due to COVID cautiousness and that was not a problem. It's basically open seating once you let the hostess know you're there. Be warned: some people do bring their furry friends which is often a turn off for me. But, we secured a cute, tucked away picnic table and felt secluded. Jael was our waitress and she was super sweet, responsive and cracked a few jokes with us. I'm the type of chick that plans what I want to eat before arriving at a restaurant. Today I wanted the shrimp and crab dip but decided against it at the last minute. And, I'm glad I did because I would not have had room for my awesome lunch. I ordered the "nectar of the gods" for my drink purely based on the name. Well, it didn't quite measure up to the name but it was just a good margarita. Very decent size, I might add. I got the shrimp and chicken burrito without the peppers with a side of black beans and rice. Whenever there are black beans on the menu, bet $100 that I'm getting them. My lunch was AMAZING! My burrito was stuffed with goodness and I could barely finish it but I was determined not to leave a bite. The beans and rice had an amazing flavor. Hubby got the mahi mahi tacos with fries. Looked good, too, and he said it was. Oh, I forgot that you get chips and salsa, too. The chips may have been a tad close to stale but the salsa had a wonderful flavor! Super cool spot with flavorful food. We will definitely be going back but won't trust the GPS! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Don't miss it! Looks like a corporate office - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My family always loves what's on tap. The food is good but doesn't blow me away. The service is kind and ambiance is definitely family friendly. It's a really cute place and set up, stylish for sure. I just would not go there for food alone. Maybe if I was nearby and wanted the aesthetic, but once again not for the food alone. However, they do plate it well (once again it is aesthetically pleasing as the main focus). read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Baja Bowl with grilled Tofu - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Mouth watering honey salmon tacos!! Seriously these tacos are the perfect blend of savory and sweet. The salmon is cubed, has a wonderful flavor of honey and crispy coating. The crema is an avocado crema and they give generous portions. I loved these tacos!! The sides are a choice and I tried the fried plantains, which were heavenly savory salty goodness. Yummy!! Two Tacos & side were $14 with tax and totally delicious! Their guacamole was good, sort of a more creamy texture, probably sour cream. I like both kinds so I was happy. We did curbside order so called it in and phoned when I arrived. Friendly staff! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Tacos and plantains - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We were attempting to go to a nearby street festival which was canceled by the fire department, so this restaurant was absolutely mobbed. My very young son very cheekily asked for salsa WITHOUT corn and also decided the shrimp tacos were not to his exact specifications, in front of our sever, much to my embarrassment. Despite all this, they brought him plain shrimp (off menu) and salsa sans corn. Great service here, good food, thank goodness for this place. This night went from bad to good, thanks to this Cabo location. read more

Fast and delicious as usualllllll! All the flavor without going to NODA! Great atmosphere, prices and portions. read more

The best Salmon salad I've ever had is not in a fancy seafood restaurant, not in an upscale steakhouse, it is here at Cabo Fish Taco. They cooked the salmon at a perfect medium and included a very tasty scoop of guacamole on a bed of greens that brought the whole salad together. It came with some tasty, glazed vinaigrette on the side that I did not end up even using because I was afraid to ruin the deliciousness I was already tasting. I don't live in NC but when I go back to visit my parents, I will make this the first stop . The service is also exceptional with all employees going out of their way to make us comfortable and make sure we had everything we needed. They have a few different flavors of margaritas and other cocktails. I tried the skinny margarita and it was actually very refreshing, albeit strong. The chips and corn salsa that comes before your food was also delicious. Everyone in my party thoroughly enjoyed (and devoured) their tacos, which came with a side of grilled vegetables that really complemented the meal. I enjoyed every single part of my experience here and highly recommend to all. Thank you! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Salmon salad - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Was in town for a business trip and came here for a solo dinner and talked my team into returning the next day. The first time had an ahi taco and mahi taco. Was told the sushi is sashimi grade and I have to agree as it was amazing! The margaritas were also amazing. Had ahi tacos again for lunch the next time and while it was still good, it was as good as the time before. I think the ahi was a bit older. Still had a great time though and the service is great there! read more

A friend tipped me about this Ballantyne location of Cabo Fish Taco... and how it had a great patio, so decided to check it out. Well, she was right...the patio was great, and very spacious at that! Surprisingly, even at 3 pm, there was a good number of people...but again, very spacious patio, so no problems there. And Yay...all staff members were wearing masks. Now, the food! Well, I used to absolutely LOVE their Baja Shrimp and Crab Dip from their original Noda location. In fact, we always ordered this, along with the Fish Tacos...and I remember liking it more than the meal itself. SO...I decided to just order this old favorite, and skip the Tacos. Sadly, the Dip just didn't taste as good as I remembered it. Not sure why, but think the crab dip wasn't as shrimp and crabby, but maybe too much mayo? Also, the pita was a bit too thick...but then I always wished they were lighter, not so thick and heavy. I bet the calories are off the charts! Thank God I ate only a small portion of this app dish. Another thing about this place that I always loved was their complimentary Corn Succotash (and free Nachos, but not a fan of Nachos in general). The service was good, but again, my pet peeve. This young (30-something?) waitress kept calling me a "Sweetie", "Sweetheart" and "Dear". Maybe I'm being too Asian, but I found this really rude and condescending...especially given that I'm over 10 years her senior. BTW, that doesn't mean I want her to call me a "Ma'am" either lol! Just never understood why there's this need to address total strangers with nicknames or these southern terms of endearments?? Just a huge pet peeve! Anyway, I'm glad there's this second location in South Charlotte...though I must admit that I'm partial to the original location (just amazing that I never once wrote a review for the older location...as many a times I've been over the years!). I'll probably skip the Baja Shrimp and Crab Dip next time...but will likely return to enjoy their patio dining! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Baja Shrimp & Crab Dip (w/ complimentary Corn) - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've been wanting to check this restaurant out but didn't want to drive all the way to NoDa, surprise, there is one in Ballantyne, much closer to me. I went for a late lunch on Sunday and had a very good first time experience. They have a great menu with lots of choices but I opted for one each of the Mahi Mahi & Salmon, both grilled. I really like that they grill the flour tortilla to give it extra flavor. The fish is cute up into bitesize pieces and it's a lot of food! I didn't have a Margarita, but their Marg menu looks great and there are 12 choices! I had fantastic service from Katie, who kept the cold Arnold Palmers coming. She even offered me a go cup and one for the road! They have a nice outdoor patio and the the restaurant seemed very clean. All the Staff is providing Covid Safety measures. Plenty of free parking in an easy to access location. I would def recommend this place. read more

This place is AMAZING!!! (If you like fish) This place has a great selection of fish. Always fresh and perfectly seasoned. Name your flavor and they've got it. I'm particularly fond of the salmon and the chunked tuna - my wife loves the shrimp. We've never been disappointed. When you arrive they bring out some chips right off the press (or out of the fryer ) and some house made salsa. It's full of flavor and you can easily fill up on it . Don't ! The portions are very generous and you can split any meal easily between two people (especially the bowl, just double the protein ). The kids meals don't have a large selection, but they do have the staples that most picky kids would eat - cheese quesadilla, fries, rice, fruit medley (plus the fish stuff). If your kid is a picky eater feed them before hand or reserve this for date night. The atmosphere is good, but the best part is the outdoor seating, especially during great weather. As a bonus the "Ballantyne backyard" large green park is just around the corner, a two minute walk. Great to enjoy before you head there or to take a walk after if you haven't stuffed your belly too much. Servers are usually great! But remember, people are people and sometimes make mistakes, just like you and me. Leave a nice tip and be respectful. You'll love this place ! read more

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I have been to the Cabo in Noda and love it. I stumbled on this location on accident as I didn't know this one even existed. There is plenty of parking as it is located in a business area. The staff are friendly and you didn't need a reservation to be seated. The place was not as clean as a cooking and they sent me a table to had a chair full of water and sticky table. I got the salmon taco and the Ginger shrimp taco. I have enjoyed these before At the Noda location, but the taste was different here. My margarita served in a beer glass I may return if desperate or out of options, but it was okay. There were so areas for improvement. read more

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Reallllly good tacos! We got salmon and steak to share. I also got a side of plantains that were so yummy! We sat at a table in the bar section- it was fine, but I'd prefer a table next time. Lunch was decently busy, so I recommend placing the order and checking out right away if you're on a time limit for work. I really really wish I could make any steak I make taste this good!! read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Plantains, A La Grilled Salmon Taco Carne Asada Tacos This beef was so tender! - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

4.5/5 Steak taco was surprising super good. I thought it would be just eh since it seems to specialize in fish tacos, but it was super delicious and great quality steak. read more

Cabo Fish Taco - Ballantyne - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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