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    Hay's Place

    4.3 (178 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sukhpreet S.

    Had such a wonderful experience at Hays Place in Monterey! My fiancé and I came during Monterey car week and it was such a good location to be at and be able to see such cool cars! The location is beautiful, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything felt well-maintained and thoughtfully put together. It's a lovely place to visit and enjoy the beautiful Monterey area. Highly recommend checking it out!

    Aztec Old Fashioned
    Rick G.

    I had lunch at Hay's Place with my two adult daughters on a Monterey peninsula chilly Monday in June. For the record, this was my first visit to the Pebble Beach area. Hay's Place is a casual, small restaurant, with mostly outdoor seating, overlooking the Hay golf course, with a Mexican food menu. The restaurant sits fairly high on the hillside so you can see a bit of the water. We chose a seat outside (near a heat lamp!). I ordered the Aztec Old Fashioned and the Tortilla soup to warm me up. Both very good. For mains we chose the carne asada torta, the carne asada tacos and the cauliflower tacos. Everything was good. The service was friendly and efficient. We had a nice experience.

    Taquitos
    Noli P.

    If you're doing the 17mi drive, plant to stop here for lunch! This was a highlight on our trip, amazing ambiance, food and service!

    Ceviche
    Carly G.

    The best Mexican food near Carmel! Incredible views! Amazing wine list! The food was so good! We got the ceviche and the arrachera & enchiladas! Perfect to split!

    Fiesta Bowl with shrimp
    Jen D.

    Food is always delicious, service superb!! This place is almost always packed so make sure to book your date but walk ins are good too. We walked in today and luckily got a table right away.

    Gorgeous spot
    Chas S.

    Gorgeous place with a huge outdoor patio complete with fire pits. Even on a cold winter night, everyone stayed warm enough. About 1/3 of the seats seem to be indoors but outside is so nice. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food, especially those of us who ordered enchiladas. My "seafood trio" of assorted enchiladas in the different sauces was fantastic. All delicious but the lobster was the standout, of course! Pricey but this is PB. Nice place, good service, quality food. You get what you pay for!

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    Wendy C.

    Amazing drive to get here, nachos, wait staff, and VIEW! A must when visiting Carmel. Make a reservation so you can get into Pebble Beach. Put and play!

    Modelo on tap
    Paddy O.

    Maybe one of the best golf course restaurants in the world. The atmosphere, the views of Pebble Beach, the friendly wait staff, & the incredible food. Great beers on tap and four large screen TV so you can watch the PGA championship while you eat before or after golf.

    Ceviche
    Victoria S.

    First time visiting, great food, beautiful scenery, friendly attentive service. It's located between the first tee and the putting green of The Hay golf course at Pebble Beach. We enjoyed Tin Can Nachos, Roasted Elote, Ceviche de Sol & The Pescado Tacos. There are no umbrellas outside, so if you're looking for shade, request the inside, although there are no doors, it's all open to the outside. Make reservations ahead of time.

    Tacos
    Sydney B.

    This place is so amazing. The tin can nachos are a must order - beware they are huge so don't order too many other things. All of the meat and seafood is perfectly cooked. The service was great, every server is extremely attentive and they know the menu inside out. The views are perfect as well. Highly recommend

    Quesabirria
    Karlee J.

    This was a perfect lunch spot for our group after a lovely day exploring 17 mile Drive and Pebble Beach! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with incredible views of the greens as well as the ocean! Food came out quickly, especially the tin can nachos and was perfect for sharing! The best item we tried was the Birria tacos along with the nachos! Very accommodating to large groups and had high chairs for a little ones! As well as crayons and kids menus. Parking is easy with lots just across from the restaurant! Next time, we'll plan ahead and get a teatime on a short par three course.

    Tacos
    Tanya D.

    This place is fantastic!! The service is 5 STAR!!! We were greeted by the hostess at the stand and she sat us at a table right away with a beautiful view! Our server was very attentive. We ordered margaritas - strong and tasty. We started with guacamole to share. And then we decided to get some tacos to share as well. As I was eating mine, he noticed the taco was falling apart. He said "that definitely shouldn't happen, so save room for dessert, it's on me." So kind of him. And it was amazing!!! So glad we did save some room, lol! We had a great time visiting Pebble Beach and the extraordinary service made it even better :)

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    Kelley H.

    Highly recommend making a reservation, they get pretty busy. We really enjoyed the Tin Can Nachos, and had a few cocktails. I had the toasted tini, it was a creamy espresso martini with marshmallows and it was soo good! Food wise, I ordered the Catch of the Day tacos which was Rock Cod and it was pretty tasty. The staff were all nice, just again slightly busy. Overall enjoyed !!

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    Ask the Community - Hay's Place

    Do they do take out orders?

    Yes they do take out orders. Be sure to tip the hostess, as that is the person getting your order together! Enjoy!

    Phone number to make reservation?

    The phone number posted by Yelp is indeed correct.

    Are Dogs allowed?

    Yes, they are allowed on their very large outdoor patio area!

    Thanks, also is there a kids menu?

    Yes there is and it comes with a set a crayons menu pricing is very reasonable!

    How can i make a lunch reservation?

    You need to call Pebble Beach directly 800-877-0597, there are no online reservations making available.

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    Cultura - Carnitas taco, carne asada taco, & chicken tinga taco with a side of black beans & cilantro lime rice.

    Cultura

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I visited Cultura with my greyhound, so we sat outside in the courtyard near the firepit tables…read moreshared with Vin, next door. It was a cool, breezy night, typical when the summer marine layer moves in over Carmel, but the propane heaters kept us toasty. If you prefer dining indoors, the interior bar and dining spaces had an intimate, funky, but very cool vibe. The host and servers were all extremely friendly and helpful. Despite being outside in the courtyard, they were also incredibly attentive, checking frequently to see if we needed anything. Their recommendations were spot on, too. I was wowed by the cocktail menu. I'll have to return to try more of their bar offerings. This trip, I took advantage of Happy Hour to order the blood orange margarita, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ceviche appetizer. My greyhound thought it smelled as wonderful as I did. He rested his head between my feet in hopes of catching any ceviche dropping from my hands. This was so tasty, he was out of luck on the table droppings. I also had the chicken enchiladas for my entree. It was one of the best enchiladas I've had in a couple of years. My server, Mario, brought me out a small cup of their take on Mexican hot chocolate, made with oat milk, as an aperitif. It was so delicious, I almost wished I'd ordered a full cup as dessert.

    Eh...we really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, we're not fans and probably won't be…read morereturning. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, exactly what we were looking for. The service was pleasant, although at times it felt a little condescending. They have their own very specific tequila collection, so don't expect to see many familiar brands. That's not necessarily a bad thing. We're always willing to try something new. The margaritas, however, were very tart. Just too much lime juice. We ordered tacos and asked for flour tortillas, only to be surprised when they arrived on corn tortillas. When we asked about it, we were told they simply don't serve flour tortillas. Fair enough, but that would have been helpful to know when we ordered. The good news: the chicken tinga, barbacoa, and carnitas were all excellent. Unfortunately, we just couldn't get past the corn tortillas which fell apart when you tried to eat the tacos. Ended up using a fork. For dessert, we ordered one of our favorites, churros. They arrived warm, but were very dry and tough. A churro should make you happy. These made us wish we'd stopped for dessert somewhere else. There were definitely some bright spots, especially the meats and the cozy atmosphere, but restaurants generally get one first chance to make us want to come back. Unfortunately, this one didn't.

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    Cultura - Another side of the bar seating area

    Another side of the bar seating area

    Cultura - NY steak, black beans, & assorted vegetables.

    NY steak, black beans, & assorted vegetables.

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    El Cantaro

    El Cantaro

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    SCW and I stopped into El Cantato while staying in Monterey Bay. This place was a priority for me…read moreas it's all plant based and Mexican. Parking is sparse in front of the restaurant but paid parking is nearby. We entered and wow, the place was busy. Not overwhelming but lots of people in the indoor dining area enjoying their food. The menu is overheard and we decided what we wanted and ordered. The employees were kind and helpful, we probably were the only people that didn't speak Spanish well in the restaurant but that wasn't an issue, SCW got the number 2 combo, I got the mole. Also ordered an appetizer. Seated and waited about 10 minutes and our order came out. Everything was freaking amazing. Such great flavors and so fresh. Even SCW who doesn't necessarily gravitate towards Mexican food made nom nom nom sounds the whole time. The mole was incredible, the best I've ever had. The whole time we were here it was an endless stream of customers, even late lunch hour. SCW was impressed by the contrast stream of people coming in. We even walked around the wharf nearby for a while and drove past again and it was still packed with people. Do yourself a favor and visit El Cantato. I know I will.

    This is an amazing Vegan restaurant. I was in the area for the day and found this place. I haven't…read morebeen to many Mexican restaurants with any vegan options let alone a full Vegan menus. It took our party (8 people) a while to decide as we were spoiled with choices. But we had time as it was pretty busy for a Friday around 1. I ended up getting the carne asada nachos and the aqua Fresca that they had that day (mango and watermelon I think). Both were absolutely spectacular. The picture included might not show the best scale but I had 2 others helping me to eat this plate and otherwise I would not have been able to finish it (even as a larger man). The crunchy jalapeños with the chips, beans and guacamole were the perfect balance. As a meat eater, the texture of the faux meat was a touch odd, but the flavor more than made up for it. The staff was helpful and attentive even as they were balancing supporting customers, answer phone orders, and taking regular orders. My wife and will definitely be stopping by here more often!!

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    El Cantaro - Pretty mello. How I prefer it!

    Pretty mello. How I prefer it!

    El Cantaro - Authentic Mole Negro Oaxaca Style Plate and corn tortillas

    Authentic Mole Negro Oaxaca Style Plate and corn tortillas

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    El Padrino Restaurant

    4.8(102 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    My go to Mexican joint to get a good plate of food. The taco oaxaqueño de cesina is my staple. It…read morecomes with a green avocado salsa that is soooo good and a nopal (cactus) fresh salad. Memelitas are great. Tlayuda de asada to die for. Them mole nachos are Always great service. I love this place.

    I am so happy we got to try a new style of Mexican food. My family and I are from Jalisco and love…read moreall kinds of Mexican food, but Jalisciense food is definitely our favorite. We were on our way home from the 17-Mile Drive and wanted to get dinner before our long drive back. I found Padrino Restaurant on Yelp, and we decided to give it a try. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted and seated. I loved that they provide the table with a pitcher of water, but I do wish it was a little larger. We ordered the kids' food while we looked over the menu. This restaurant is a little more expensive than most Mexican restaurants. A kids' quesadilla was $8 with no sides included. We ordered a side of rice and beans for the kids to share since they were $4 each. My oldest got two fried quesadillas, and my youngest got one regular quesadilla. They don't automatically bring out chips and salsa, but they do offer them. I actually don't mind that because it can feel wasteful to give them to every table when not everyone will eat them. I understand the choice. I ordered the Stuffed Chilaquiles with beef. I loved the flavors. They were definitely different from what I am used to, but still very delicious. The asada was seasoned really well, although don't expect a huge portion of meat. I would give this 4/5 stars. My husband ordered the Enchiladas Rojas with a side of rice and beans (for an extra charge). He did not like the sauce at all because it was more like a dark mole sauce than the red sauce he is used to. I traded plates with him, and I actually liked it. It had a darker flavor than what I am used to, but it was still delicious. I would give this 3/5 stars. My mother-in-law ordered the Green Enchiladas. They were very different--they were more like flautas covered in green sauce. Still good, just not what we expected. I would give them 3/5 stars. I am happy we got to try it, and the service was great. I am just not sure if I would come back again. That may simply be because we are so used to the flavors and style of food we grew up with.

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    Sur at The Barnyard - Garlic cheese bread

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    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    After multiple failed attempts to find somewhere to eat with our dogs in tow, we arrived at Sur at…read morethe Barnyard hungry, tired, and a little defeated. What a wonderful surprise. It was just me, my two girls, and our two dogs, and from the moment we arrived, we were met with genuinely excellent service. The staff was kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Sometimes a meal is more than just a meal. After a long day of searching for a place that would work for our little crew, Sur felt like exactly where we were meant to end up. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend.

    We dropped in to SUR today after hiking a bit. We hadn't been there before, and since Scratch was…read moreclosed and this place a great reviews, we decided to check it out - and I'll chalk this up to anther time Yelp did us wrong. TLDR:: Meh.. I wanted something to drink that wasn't sweet, so I tried their raspberry ice tea. They used a sugary syrup to flavor the tea, and that was a strike out. It was sweeter than a soda, so it went back and I swapped it out for a plain unsweetened ice tea. Then we tried the cheesy garlic bread, which we were really looking forward to. Welp, it came out with mozzarella cheese and a ton of corn. No butter. No garlic. We all looked at each other when we tried it. Ok, let's try their brussel sprouts. Those are hard to mess up - but sure enough, they managed to. They deep fried them to the point they were black and charred. There wasn't anything left of the brussel sprout itself, it was mostly crunchy charcoal. At this point, we all ordered something we assumed would be safe for our main. I got the sliders and a side salad. I had the salad but only of the sliders. The cheese on it was queso, like you use to dip chips, so it was ran all over the place and the burger was a grease ball. I won't even get into what everyone else had, but they had similar experiences. Overall, it was pretty disappointing. Maybe there are other things or other times where this place is better, but it was a swing and a miss for us.

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    Sur at The Barnyard - Inside

    Inside

    Sur at The Barnyard - Signature Beet Salad and Fried Artichokes

    Signature Beet Salad and Fried Artichokes

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    Hay's Place - mexican - Updated September 2026

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