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    Cilantros

    3.4 (449 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CILANTROS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nena N.

    Aaron and Carina always treat us well; they're the best! It's a family-friendly atmosphere and the food is excellent.

    The decor at Cilantros features warm touches like this striking photo of agave adding a rich, authentic feel to the dining space
    Amanda H.

    We came to Cilantros to celebrate a special family birthday and everything about the night was amazing, but what truly made it unforgettable was our server Anthony. From the moment we were seated, Anthony went above and beyond in every way. He greeted us with a warm smile, made sure we were all comfortable, and immediately set the tone for a great evening. He walked us through the specials with genuine enthusiasm and helped a few of us decide on dishes we ended up loving. Seriously, the fajitas and the steak enchiladas were out of this world. We have been to Cilantros before and always enjoyed the food, but this visit stood out thanks to the exceptional service. Anthony made the night. His attentiveness, kindness, and knowledge turned a good dinner into a great memory. We will absolutely be back and we will be asking for him again.

    They have Happy Hour!
    Christine N.

    I was feeling seafood + Mexican so hubby and I tried another new (to us) restaurant in Watsonville: Cilantro's. It was great! The restaurant looked updated, it was clean, and modern. We sat at the bar and got great service. The bartender put the Giants game on for us. The salsa was good, the guacamole was chunky (just how I like it), and the chips were warm and slightly puffy. We got my newest obsession: the Coctel de Mariscos (octopus and shrimp served in a chilled tomato broth with diced avocado, cucumber, green onion, and cilantro). It was yummy. It was fresh tasting and loaded with avocado. Everything, from the refried beans to the rice, tasted homemade. My Happy Hour strawberry margarita was only $10! Highly recommend the Cantarito (Reposado, Squirt, lime, OJ, grapefruit juice, and chamoy). I also got a bean and cheese burrito. It's my latest thing: order the bean and cheese. Then you get to really taste the quality of the flour tortilla. How creamy are the beans? Are they seasoned well? Is the cheese melted or not (I like it when it's super cheesy mixed with little chunks of unmelted cheese). Cilantro's had a solid bean and cheese burrito for $10.

    Don't order pozole to go. A little disappointed for a $20 meal not even a full plate.

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    Vanessa J.

    Today was my first time eating at Cilantros and I was really pleased with the whole experience. We arrived at lunch time on a Sunday, and the wait was around 15-20 minutes. We were in a rush to get somewhere after, so they offered to seat us at a table in the bar area right away, which I really appreciated. The best chips and salsa! I love that the chips come out a little warm. I had the pozole and it had the most tender pieces of pork. It was really delicious. It also came with some fresh, warm tortillas. Our server was quick and very attentive. I look forward to coming back when I'm in Watsonville.

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    2 months ago

    second time coming here and food did not disappoint. the service was amazing and the ambiance was great. definitely recommend coming here.

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    20 days ago

    Food is wonderful and service can be as well as long as your outside peak times. The octopus-shrimp ceviche is especially delicious

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    3 months ago

    The customer service was top notch. Very personable and timely. I have been craving this. Thank you.

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    2 years ago

    Friendly service. Good food. Went to watch a game and had a good time. Even the servers were getting into it.

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    6 months ago

    Elegant Mexican restaurant. Definitely an upscale experience. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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    10 months ago

    Very relaxed and fun atmosphere great food and good prices. The white staff is very friendly and accommodating.

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    The prawn cocktail and tortilla chicken soup was fantastic as we have enjoyed in past years.

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