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    Chico's Cantina

    3.9 (255 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHICO'S CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Toni D.

    Last night, me and five of my closest friends went to Chico's, and it was simply wonderful. The food was really good, and the service was truly outstanding. This is a really cute family owned and run restaurant, and the family prepares delicious food. I had the green chile enchiladas - the green sauce was amazing and the shredded beef filling was scrumptious. This is a wonderful place to go for a casual night out... and don't skip the key lime pie!

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    Joan Y.

    The best Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at. Margaritas were so tasty. Ceviche and guacamole were fabulous! Never had such great flavors on tortilla chips. My seafood enchilada had large chunks of scallops, shrimp and fresh fish covered in a red sauce! The beans and rice were tasty sides! You can't go wrong...our table had soup, tuna with a cilantro sauce, taco specials and all plates were being raved over. DON'T MISS THIS PLACE!

    Enchiladas & burritos with all the trimmings

    The service is fast and friendly. Margarita was top notch. Plenty of non Mexican specials each night. Home cooked fresh and good. Prices are good. Nice back patio with tables for big groups.

    Samantha B.

    We ordered a pick up order from here and will never again. My bf and I ordered a ton of tacos and a guac appetizer. We got there when they said the order would be ready and it wasn't. At least for the wait they gave us a free queso dip. I was so excited because I personally love queso and didn't order any bc my bf preferred the guac. I tried some and it was absolutely disgusting. I can't even explain what it tasted like but not cheese I'll tell you that. I've ate plenty of "okay" or "not the best" queso but this one was so bad neither one of us had any more than that first bite. As for yhe tacos, the meat (we got chicken, beef and pork) was all dried up. Completely dry. There was BARELY any pico on the tacos and the refried beans were like cafeteria quality. All stuck together and bland. The rice was the only decent thing (bland but at least it wasn't bad like everything else). The salsa was okay, very watery not very chunky. The guac was generic, like what you get in the containers at the supermarket. Very very disappointed with this place. Will also say our stomachs were KILLING us that night and the next day. Not even worth saving the leftovers.

    One Taco , One Enchilada
    Christa B.

    This restaurant gives homey family run vibes. Staff is very friendly, attentive and polite. They start the table off with warm tortilla chips and delicious salsa. They have many options to choose from and combinations platters are great if you want a mix of a few things. This is definitely a spot we will return to in the Keys!

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    Doug P.

    It's were the locals go, so we are told. Based the age and attitudes of those we sat around I would agree it's a local hang out. This place is between Stock Island and Key West island right past the Chevron. There were 4 of us and we only had to wait about 5 minutes and then we got a table on the back patio, which was perfect. We all had something different: Chilli Rellano, Enchiladas Suiza, Green Chilli Enchiladas, and Carne Asada. All come with Rice and beans and were steaming hot and very good. The Carne Asada is served with a mashed potato empanada which was different. We split a pitcher of Margherita which was more than enough for all of us. The chips and salsa is served complimentary but only one basket. They charge you for refills. The salsa is home made and a bit spicy. This place Is off the beaten path but worth the trip if you asked me. Since you have read this far you must be asking ;) Parking is a bit difficult as it's super small parking lot.

    Mark P.

    Disgusting and disappointing. Everything except the salsa tasted of leftovers. ...some of us didn't feel so good afterwards. Fresh fish my wahoo! Was like throwing $70 away. Bland hospitality too. Shame, place looked promising. Disappointing.

    Margarita

    Best Mexican restaurant in the Keys! Awesome margaritas! Their fajitas and Birria tacos are delicious! Very good service, they make you feel like home. Traditional Mexican atmosphere Méx

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    15 years ago

    Awesome Mexican restaurant! Had the seafood enchiladas with green sauce......yummy:)

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    15 years ago

    This is our favorite Mexican restaurant, great service, great food and one of the best priced restaurants in Key West.

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    Food was not great and overpriced. Worst of all, I was up at 3am sick from what I ate here. Will never go back.

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