Food was excellent! Carne adovado was perfectly seasoned. House margarita did not scrimp on tequila ! Excellent service as well. Recommended ! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Ench Verdes and rice - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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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!!! read more

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I have been visiting this place for years and sadly it was the worst experience this time! The margaritas were bland and over salted, the food had NO flavor and was not authentic Mexican (in any way) and the salsa was weird (no distinct flavor but an ODD taste! We only ordered a table of appetizers-chips & salsa, guacamole and queso fundido. The guacamole was just a smashed avocado...nothing else, no salt or pepper..no cilantro or anything! The queso fundido was burnt on the bottom and had another funky taste (not flavor or savory) - hard to explain. Our service and server was good, George but the food lacked! It is a quaint location on Duval, so it's convenient and easy to get to...so you can enjoy the weather and people watching, they just need to up their food! We took no pictures... read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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

We wondered into this gem for happy hour. We had the best queso ever! The street corn, nachos and tuna tostadas were all delicious! Service was great until they got slammed for dinner. I'd say it really didn't bother us too badly as we just wanted to pay. We sat on the beautiful outdoor patio with the chickens and iguanas! Loved it! read more

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! read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - The bar - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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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! read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Cheeseburger Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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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. read more

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The problem with this place is that they will arbitrarily cancel their "Taco Tuesday" specials and Happy Hour specials if there are enough people eating, it is near holiday, event, or if they think they can scam enough people into their restaurant at any point. The food is good, but the new management seems to be just money grabbing, and treat locals and regulars poorly. Their website lies about happy hours and taco deals. Shame, it used to be better. TONS of other places with great happy hours. THIS IS NOT the place. read more

Keep Walking! One star at best. Service was so awful--our iced teas were taken away half full when we ordered a second round, then brought back mixed up (mine was sweetened, his wasn't). (I got my husband's half drank tea...is that even legal?) Plus, weren't told we'd be charged again or we would have finished our first glass. (Food average) Final bill listed $18 for 4 iced teas...insane!!!!! Host and server were both rude. Disorganized and frustrating--keep walking. There are so many better options in Key West. read more

Outdoor seating is great for people watching. Plenty of fans to provide a breeze on the warmer days. The grilled marinated shrimp is Fire! Highly suggest this as a pitstop while touring Duval street! read more

Tried this place because when we walked by the night before it smelled AMAZING. Ordered the Pulled Pork Chimichanga, Shrimp Fajitas, and Beef Machaka Quesadilla. Shrimp fajitas were a hit, the waiter said they were known for their fajitas. Chimichanga was good, had to ask for extra cheese sauce for the top. Quesadilla was a bit bland, probably just did not order the best meat option. I will say, the guacamole portions were very small but still good! Salsa and chips were delicious. read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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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! read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Queso Margaritas Salsa Chips - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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! read more

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Back again!!! Crispy grouper tacos- was the special of the day. Totally delish!! Lots of fish, tender AND crispy! So many things to try!! My hubby's carne asada as good as always. He loves it! read more

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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

A great environment lots of shade and plants. My meal came fast and it was excellent. They have a nice bar and a nice indoor and outdoor dining area. The service was very nice. All the waiters were very nice and got orders done quickly great place I do recommend. read more

Wow! The Carne Asada was out of this world - perfectly tender and flavorful. The rice and beans were so tasty, and my husband and I ended up sharing (even though he wasn't too hungry, he couldn't resist!). A huge shoutout to Jose, the bartender - he greeted us immediately with a big smile and made the experience even better. Delicious food, great service - highly recommend this place! read more

Grouper tacos are fishy Salsa too hot Soda is flat Bean and rice stale Guacamole from a container read more

Best waitress in town but I forget her name. This is what I have been told, so this is here say. I've been told that the chef owner is the last private chef owner on the island. All the other places are part of a corporation or a restaurant group. After successfully opening several restaurants this is her latest (last?) One. The Chef took time off and traveled throughout Mexico to hone her craft. With so many options and only 4 days we ate here twice !! read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Best waitress in town!! - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

The atmosphere was very chill and welcoming. Great crowd and very lively but not too loud to have a conversation. 4 stars Service at the bar was great! My waitress was courteous and attentive. 4 stars Fajitas were a wise choice. You get a lot of food for the price. Flavor was on point. 4 stars. read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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

Cute atmosphere. Good service. Drinks are strong ! Food is ok. Not super authentic if you're of Mexican descent. Plates came out hot and lots of meat. Was not a fan of the rice and beans. Definitely not authentic. Lasagna was overpowered by chili powder. Would I come here again? Probably not. read more

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

Taco Tuesday & Happy Hour were great! Loved the crispy shrimp tacos. Our kids tried Lobster and Crab burrito & the lobster and clam enchilada (sauce on the side) and loved them! read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Patio area - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

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You would think for a Mexican restaurant they would know how to make frozen margaritas. This was the absolute worse margarita we ever had. Couldn't drink half of it, all chucky ice, not smooth. Need to train bartenders better read more

Was so excited for authentic Mexican and it was subpar to say the least. Meals were bland and not flavorful. The service was worse than the food. The bartender was so unfriendly, maybe spoke five words to us the entire time. Very sad because the atmosphere was awesome. Definitely would recommend a taco food truck over this. read more

Cute little spot for some quality Mexican food! The outside patio is very cool and perfect to enjoy food in some nice weather! The waiter was super friendly the entire time. The food here is outstanding! Quality ingredients and meals are portioned appropriately. Would definitely come back! read more

Old Town Mexican Cafe - Nachos with chicken (back) and dinner salad with grilled shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Key West, Florida

We decided to venture to this place on Christmas night while we were staying in Key West for the week. Located on the main drag of Duval St, we expected it to be busy with hussle and bussle. We waited for about 15 minutes before we were seated. There really isn't anywhere to wait aside from standing out on the sidewalk in front of the place. As we waited, we watched the extremely SLOW service happening on the inside. The place wasn't even packed, many open tables, but it appeared perhaps they were short-staffed; or at least hoping that was the case and not the norm. We didn't have plans, so we were okay with the waits. We got seated and waited probably 5-10 minutes to be acknowledged by a server. We were served luke-warm tap water from a glass water decanter. It looked like it may have been from a refrigerator, but due to the high humidity, quickly became warm. Once we were acknowledged, we asked for ice for the water. My husband had a mojito and it was strong and well-made. My daughter and I stuck with the ice water. We were never offered refills. After the water delivery, we waited another 15minutes for the server to return for our order. Chips and salsa are not complimentary here, odd for a Mexican place, but we ordered some as we like to try different salsas. Due to the length of time it was taking for anything, we also ordered our meals with that. Another 10 minutes went by and we finally got the chips and salsa. Chips were warm and crunchy and the salsa was spicey! My husband loved it and my daughter and I decided to just munch on the plain chips. It took another 20-30 minutes for our main course to arrive. No one ever checked on us between all the wait times. We were amused looking around and watching the mayhem throughout the place as we saw frustrations from other tables about the experiences. My husband had carne asada and he said it was excellent! I have chicken fajitas and this taste great as well. We asked for a bean and cheese burrito for our daughter and they made it happen. We were ready to pick something else if it couldn't be made. She enjoyed her burrito and Spanish rice. The food was great! So to make a long post short, the server was kind and did well when she could attend to us. However, don't go here if you don't have a good hour + to kill or if you're put-off by the lack of attention. The food was on point, the rest was not. read more

Only thing worse than the food was the service. Food came before water, at was inedible. Waitress was as rude as she could muster but even rudeness seemed to take too much of her energy. read more

Food and location perfect!! My husband and I shared the chicken tortilla soup, oh my gosh ! Makes you want to smack your mama's mouth! We split the chicken enchiladas! Large enough portions to share and enjoy! The guacamole was the perfect herbs and spices! The beans and rice needed a little flavor, but everything else was an delicious, epicurean event! We had a watermelon Margarita- very tasty! We enjoyed the chickens walking freely!! Candace took great care of us! read more

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The best Mexican restaurant in key west on Duval. Love their food huge portions and big drinks.

Great happy hour with half off apps and house cocktails. All the dishes were made really well and FRESH!

Visiting Key West for the wknd, came in here after doing a quick google search for Mexican food and this place had the best reviews. Nice ambience, sitting outside with lights and murals above us. The chips, salsa, and guacamole were pretty good. Not the best I've had (chips were a little stale, salsa was very spicy, and guac didn't seem completely fresh), but one of our friends who was with us, who knows her Mexican, said the food was some of the best she's ever had, so take that for what it's worth. Enchiladas Verdes were very good/flavorful! Service was fast; convenient that they accepted reservations (you have to call). A little disappointed that they allowed dogs in the restaurant. The table behind us had 3 of them, and they were yapping for part of our meal. Overall, if you're looking for Mexican, I would give this Cafe a try. read more

We think they have one of the best salsas, Definitely give it a try!! Also the skillet queso was excellent! We finished off with quesadillas and margaritas with all being very tasty! One the best dining experiences we had in Key West! read more

We stopped in during happy hour. It had been a long time since our last visit. Everything was outstanding! We shared the tuna tostada, crab cakes, and chips and salsa. We will definitely be back! read more