Whenever we are here, we go to Casa Real for dinner. The prices are reasonable and the food good…read more On our most recent visit, the food was good as usual. I was especially impressed by the cheese and grilled chicken quesadilla on the children's menu. It was packed full and "actual" food. Great value. Food 5/5. Service, though, was lacking. I don't think this was a restaurant wide issue. Other servers appeared to be attentive to their tables. Ours never checked on us or offered drink refills/chip refills. Somewhat unfriendly. It was weird. Service 3/5.

The food here was great, I ordered a Piña Valiente, I believe that's what it was called. It was so…read moregood and tasty, it was a pineapple filled with beef, chicken, and shrimp with pinnacle chucks. The flavors came together nicely. The restraint had good vibes that you want from a Mexican restaurant, the waitress was nice and spoke Spanish. I highly recommend eating here and they also had good Queso.

Amazing food, amazing service, overall good vibe too! I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone near…read moreSandusky.

Impressive menu that delivers a cut above in an unassuming atmosphere but with an attention to…read moredetail in the food, drink, and hospitality that was immediately noticed and appreciated. After visiting the area for many summers we finally tried this place on a Thursday night as their kitchen was open til a decent hour. We were immediately impressed with the complimentary chips and amazing salads trio that was both fresh and oh so good. I was not familiar with fried salmon( I always enjoy it grilled, broiled, or baked) so I tried the taco featuring three delicately fried pieces topped with pickled onions and a medley of fresh veggies. I swapped my mixed fries for the street corn which did not disappoint but after sampling my husband's mixed fries I realized I made the wrong choice as the mixed fries are out of this world. Similarly, the birria tacos are juicy perfection that I now see why are the popular choice on the menu. Get them. You won't regret it. A seasonal peach margarita also blew my doors off as it was made with fresh and real ingredients - no prep made syrups here. The beautifully preserved lime and peach and choice of rim only added to the wow factor. We left full, feeling pampered and impressed. Can't wait to return next time we're in the Lakeside vicinity!

We sat at a table outside and watched the last hour of the Ironman race. Barra was perfectly…read morepositioned right next to the finish line. The staff were super friendly and even brought out a bowl of water for our dog! The guacamole was homemade and fantastic. I might skip the queso next time and just go for the chips and guac. I also had the firecracker shrimp taco. The shrimp were superb!

Service was great and staff was friendly and considerate. Place is a small restaurant, but very…read morewelcoming and comfortable environment to dine. Food was amazing and at a great price.

The best Margaritas I've ever had. Unbelievable atmosphere. Next to a Winery. Great place. Great,…read morefriendly staff. Outdoor section has farm animals to pet, a giant playground for kids, and a bunch of picnic tables. I didn't try the food however it smelled fantastic. Tacos and Burritos galore. Great big menu. Pineapple Jalapeño Spicy Margarita was unreal. The Coconut Margarita was so fresh and had coconut shavings on the rim. definitely will visit again and will make sure to try the food

I have to be honest here ladies and gentlemen. Yes, the ambiance is good with the setting. Covered…read moreporches, picnic tables and a true cantina feel earns 2 stars here. Service was handing me the food, not earning anything there. The margaritas are good but for $18 for a jumbo, they better be decent. Nothing AMAZING. The food was bagged chips and a small cup of queso I had to pay for, where most good Mexican restaurants provide chips/salsa and just charge for queso. The tacos were something I could whip up at a campsite or home. Overpriced and under-performing, sorry for the truth!

Listened to the karaoke from our rental the night before so had to try it. The tacos and queso were…read moregreat!! Worth the visit.

Unfortunately, not the best experience. The menu looked really promising, but the service was…read moredisorganized and inattentive from the start. It took quite a while before anyone came over to take our drink order, and I eventually had to ask if we could put in our food order. Three of our four main dishes came out together, while the fourth person in our group was left sitting without her meal for another 10-15 minutes. Then, somehow, our appetizer--chips and dip--came out another 10 minutes after that, when most of us were already finished eating. To make things even more confusing, there were only two parties in the restaurant, yet several of our dishes were initially brought to the other table. Meanwhile, our drinks sat empty while three staff members were behind the bar talking, and no one seemed to notice or check in. The whole experience just felt very uncoordinated. Food coming out in the wrong order, meals going to the wrong table, long waits, and empty drinks would be frustrating in a packed restaurant, but it was especially surprising considering how few customers were there. The menu has a lot of potential, but unfortunately the service really took away from the experience.

The space at Riverside Cantina is undeniably cool -- great ambiance, stylish décor, and a generally…read moreinviting atmosphere. The food was solid too -- fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired and really overshadowed the positives. When we walked in, we stood at the host stand for a few minutes without being acknowledged -- despite four employees being clearly visible and only about ten people in the restaurant (one table and a few people at the bar). Eventually, unsure of what to do, we approached the bar. After another minute, someone finally acknowledged us and told us to seat ourselves. Once seated, our waiter spent about five minutes sitting at the bar flirting with a coworker before bringing us chips and menus -- then promptly disappeared. Another ten minutes went by before we could even order drinks and food. He went and sat at the bar for 5 minutes before bringing over waters. Throughout the visit, it seemed like the server was more invested in messing with the TV and chatting with his coworker than actually taking care of his only table.We never even got napkins. It was a very odd and disappointing experience. While the space and food have potential, the lack of basic hospitality really made it hard to enjoy the visit.

Undeniably the best Mexican food and hand made margaritas around. In Port Clinton OH, the food is…read morefresh and well done, chips are outstanding along with queso and salsa. And REALLY I can't say enough about the margarita!!! Taylor does an excellent job. We go at least once a week to get our Riverside Cantina fix. Agreed there are times that food and wait staff take a bit, however it is all worth the wait! Highly recommend giving them a try, the more the merrier! Love this place.

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! I downloaded yelp just for this restaurant because it was so bad. This was THE…read moreworst restaurant I have ever been to. The salsa was the most watery salsa ever. You can just tell the queso is from a jar. The beans tasted straight from a can. The nachos had 10 pounds of cheese and the tiniest bit of meat. The water tasted like it was from a hose. The vegetables tasted like hand sanitizer. The tortilla chips were ridden with oil. You can tell this is not authentic Mexican food at all.

Avoid this restaurant. The last two times I've gone I've ended up with extra items added onto my…read morebill that didn't make sense and others at the table once I pointed it out noticed it on their bill too. The owner is overcharging and hopes you don't notice. Latest trick is they now charge $3 for the tiniest bowl of chips and watery salsa. One you finish they ask if you want more then charge another $3. Very sneaky. Go elsewhere other places don't charge for chips and salsa and you get more chips in a big basket and better salsa. Other than that the food is pretty good but be forewarned about all the extra charges to inflate your bill. They are losing customers and it is for good reason.

Food is good, service is great, ambiance is very good. We were there 3 times in two weeksread more

We arrived and waited in line for a few minutes which was wrapped outside. Decided to stop in and…read moreput our names in, told it would be a 5 min wait. We hung in their beach and had some drinks for about 30 mins. Got a text at 8:30 saying our table is ready. Went inside to be told they weren't taking anyone else. I explained that I got a message saying our table is ready. The hostess stated they weren't taking anyone else. I said I understand if we were new, but we were on the list and got a text. I asked for the manager. The hostess returned stating the manager was busy and didn't have time for us. We left. Absolutely terrible customer service. It was a waste of 1+ hour of time, and we had kids. We will not bee returning nor will we tell our local family and friends to go. We ended up driving to another local restaurant who got us right in.