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    Old Town Mexican Cafe

    3.6 (553 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Cafes
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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

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    Salsa Verde Grilled Beef
    Bernie S.

    I've had great, good, decent, and imitation Hispanic food, and this place falls somewhere in the "decent" category. It's a good alternative to the local cuisine, which mostly consists of conch and key lime pie. Being originally from California made it tough for me to give this place a 5-star rating. Both of our dishes were absolutely drowning in cheese sauce. The salsa verde grilled beef burrito had potential but could've been better, and the Mexican lasagna was interesting but also left room for improvement. The banana enchilada, however, was a nice twist. The hint of caramel from the brown sugar worked well -- not overwhelmingly sweet, with a crunchy texture that made it enjoyable. Overall, it's a good change of pace if you're looking for something other than seafood or Cuban cuisine.

    Nichelle D.

    I will leave a longer review but for now. Thw place it great and the service was excellent! Food was awesome The wait staff all friendly and the price is right. Make sure to see Todd!!!

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    Cassandra D.

    I only tried their chips and salsa, which was very good. Their salsa is a very good. They have appetizers on sale between 4 to 6 and we also got the queso fundido which was really. The server here is a younger gentleman that was super nice and attended with anything that we needed.. the energy here is very relaxed and laid-back very casual dressing.

    Michael C.

    Casual ambiance indoor and outdoor seating. The waiter was very friendly and polite. Got a chicken burrito with rice and beans was awesome on the side had a margarita and a shot of tequila one of the best I've had

    Chips and salsa
    Jay T.

    Great place for Mexican food This was my second visit this year and it did not disappoint. I was alone, so they sat me at the bar. My bartender Todd was excellent. After I asked which beer was colder, bottle or draft, he said bottles and put several of my flavor on ice. I ordered the carne asada which is the best skirt steak I have eaten in the US. It is going to be hard to beat the steak I had in Brazil. The chips and salsa are also very good. I will return.

    Ench Verdes and rice
    Harry R.

    Right on Duvall St. It's dinner time, place is sort of crowded. I seat myself at the bar. Ordered Enchilada Verde. Also was served a complimentary batch of chips and sauce. Friendly bartender, fast service.

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    Michele Marie F.

    My daughter and I were looking for something delicious but not as loud and crazy as many places in Key west tend to be. We were definitely happy with our dinner here! The drinks were wonderful I had the frozen strawberry margaritas and my daughter had a mojito! I thoroughly enjoyed and quesadillas and my daughter thought her chicken and rice was wonderful... this was not a "menu" item but she is a rather picky eater and our server suggested this to her!! Speaking of our lovely server? She was helpful and attentive but did not rush us or bother us without reason!!! I highly recommend this establishment!! Side note? Even the chickens pecking our toes was funny!

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    Jeffrey W.

    We had been here about 4 years ago and my partner loved it . We were happy to see that they are still here on Duval Street. I had the most amazing Carna Asada medium rare (spot on) . My partner had the best ground beef Chimichanga he has ever had! The ambiance is nice and can be busy but the servers are able to handle it. As a matter of fact we had the best service we have ever had! August our waiter is the best server we have ever had in our lives! Not kidding he is wonderful!

    Cheeseburger Quesadilla
    Felix P.

    Fantastic service....always! By far the best tequila selection in south Florida (and very well priced on the high end tequilas)! Never had a bad entree here, but if i go out lucky they will make you to a cheeseburger quesadilla! Fantastic!

    Salsa Verde Grilled Chicken Burrito
    Anays S.

    We picked Old Town Mexican Cafe for our spot for lunch out of all the other restaurants/bars in the long and alive Duval Street. They have an outdoor decorated seating area but the bar area is under a roof and another section towards the back is indoor. So you have options. It was a beautiful day out so we decided to sit in the outdoor area and they were able to accommodate all 10 of us. Be warned - You aren't allowed to split the check. And they charge an 18% service fee besides the additional tip. For drinks, we had the Passion Fruit Margarita $12.50 and also the Prickly Pear Margarita $12.50 and they were so good! And strong. I would definitely like to try other margaritas. For food, we ordered the Salsa Verde Grilled Chicken Burrito and we were able to share it as we didn't want to be too full. It was very tasty and cooked well. If you ask for hot sauce on the side, it will only enhance the flavors. Recommendations to improve to restaurant: Servers should be able to recommend specific items on the menu depending on what the person is looking for. I asked for recommendations on Margaritas since there were so many to pick from and was only told "they are all good". Well, that didn't help much. I found the food was a little pricey for what we got. And... I was hoping for a complimentary chips and salsa how we are usually used to getting in a Mexican restaurant but... we were sad this wasn't a part of their style. For the price we paid for everything, I think it would be a nice touch. If I were to come back, it would be for the Margaritas! Thanks Old Town Mexican Cafe.

    Queso Margaritas Salsa Chips
    Hayley G.

    Great place to kick back with some Mexican food and margaritas in a classic Key West setting. We came to catch one of our teams play and had a great time snacking on chips and salsa while cheering them on. The margaritas were solid, and the whole vibe is super casual--perfect for a low-key night out. Even better, there was no wait at 8pm on a Friday, which was a nice surprise. A fun, unfussy spot to relax, eat, and enjoy the island energy!

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    2 months ago

    Great Salsa, awesome Watermelon Margaritas. It was Taco Tuesday today, all of the Tacos are outstanding!

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    4 months ago

    For a person who eats everything, this was totally uneatable. Would not recommend, couldn't even 1/3 of the food, even though I was starving

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    Ambience and service were fine, but the food and drinks were not very good. This is an archetypal Duval Street tourist trap.

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    Food was amazing. Drinks too. Service a bit slow. Ambiance super cute! Music was really fun too!

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    Green Parrot

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    I found this to be a great classic place to hang out. Good live music, a lively crowd with a mix of…read morelocals and tourists. They have a great beer selection (including Lagunitas IPA from California, WTF?), good service...what's not to like? The location is a reasonable walk from the cruise ships too. Plus, there are pool tables and a dart board and free popcorn. This will be a definite stop the next time I'm down there.

    While roaming around Old Town we stopped in here on a recommendation from a local. He said it's his…read morefavorite spot on the island. It's a dive bar through and through but I happen to be a big fan of dive bars! However, this one fell flat on it's face with the service. I wouldn't say the place was packed but there were not any open seats at the bar. I posted up the best I could but for the better part of 15 minutes both bartenders didn't even come to my side of the bar. I then moved to the other side and waited another 10 minutes to be served (at which point the bartender said "Didn't I just serve you?" Um, no, you most definitely did not. This place has two saving graces: 1) A water jug full of cold water for the taking, off in the corner. Love that. 2) A popcorn machine that had DELICIOUS popcorn! YES. If you can manage to get a beverage then I think you won't mind Green Parrot's (very) relaxed atmosphere and delightful little perks. My takeaway is for the staff to mix in some work to go along with their chatting with the regulars...

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