Tasty, reliable Tex-Mex. Definitely NOT super-authentic Mexican food - and that is, in many ways, a GOOD thing.
Because it most definitely IS authentic Tex-Mex - and nothing encompasses this better than Sam's Classic Nachos.
Arriving on a piping-hot plate of melted cheese, refried beans, and jalapeños are a delightful melange of toothsome Tex-Mex yummyness! The plate of melted cheese & beans is garnished with a ring of classic tortilla chips(don't worry, they give you extra chips) & adds up to a work of culinary nirvana, a work of Tex-Mex magic!!
Nowadays, places like Sam Diego's are unfortunately too hard to find. Replaced with overpriced, trendy restaurants boasting of authentic & "real" Mexican cuisine - these places are often double the price, and their food doesn't taste half as good as the food coming out of the kitchen at Sam Diego's.
To the kitchen staff at Sam Diego's Hyannis, you guys are crushing it!! And to my mind, you all deserve a raise for consistently putting out works of Tex-Mex masterpieces to grateful diners. So kudos to you my friends!! And thank you.
What else? Oh. I gotta tell ya, if we could do some sorta anonymous "Pepsi Challenge"-type competition, Tex-Mex style, I've no doubt Sam Diego's would absolutely CRUSH the competition. Even the fancier places, too.
You won't find better Tex-Mex cuisine anywhere on Cape Cod.
So if you're craving some gooey Nachos, Chicken Fajitas, or a well-made margarita, Sam's is pretty much perfection.
One small note: you can add shredded chicken(they'll ask)to the Nachos if you want. Personally though, I'd advise against it. In this case, less is more; of course, if you're looking to add extra protein for health reasons, or wanna make the Nachos your full meal, then adding some shredded meat might make sense.
But I've tried the nachos with chicken & without, and I have to say, I think the regular nachos, without the chicken, are better.
Keep it simple - the flavors already work so well together they don't need anythingelse. But again, if you REALLY wanna add Shredded Chicken(I think they offer Shredded Beef too), the Nachos will still be good. I just don't think they are quite as good. That's all. And again, it's only my opinion.
But if you're looking for a chill environment with excellent food, then definitely get yourself to Sam's!! You won't be disappointed provided your expectations aren't too too high.
I'm not necessarily a big drinker(although I will on occasion), I do know they make a good margarita that'll get you where you wanna go, so to speak .
When you walk in, there's a large bar just past the host stand, along with some tables & chairs. But my favorite bar is towards the end of the restaurant, past the dining room. It has more seats & is brighter. Also, you don't have a ton of foot traffic like you do at the front bar.
But both of these options make Sam's a comfortable place for anyone dining alone, which I know for me can sometimes be awkward & anxiety inducing. The way Sam's is set-up makes for a comfortable environment for those who are dining alone. So if you're by yourself & keen to get outta the house, then head to Sam's. You'll enjoy some solid Tex-Mex food for reasonable $$$$, and the bartenders are always friendly & happy to have you there.
One final note - and the servers/bartenders will likely wanna lay me to waste for this advice, but I'm gonna say it anyways - don't pay extra for the "good" tequila if you're drinking margaritas. The house tequila, no matter how inexpensive, is still tequila, and unless they're making the mixers in-house with muddled limes & regular sugar, the type of tequila doesn't really matter if you're using a cheap mixer.
Also, this is not to say Sam's margaritas are sub-par by any means. I actually like them a lot!! I'm just trying to give good advice on how to save a little extra loot.
Now, if you're doing shots of tequila, then DEFINITELY spring for the Espolon or Patron. If you do a blanco, like Patron, ask the bartenders for a splash of lime in with the Patron, then have them shake it vigorously with the lime juice over ice. This will make it as smooth as can be. For what it's worth, I've worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade, and actually HAD to learn this stuff; hopefully this translates to decent advice & a fun night out!!
Also, for what it's worth, my only motivation in writing this is to offer an unbiased opinion of one of my favorite restaurants since I was a little kid. And hopefully offer a bit of guidance that will lead would-be diners to a fun night out!! Happy eating & drinking my friends!!
Recommended Dishes:
Nachos w/ Guacamole
Chicken Fajitas
BabyBack Ribs
Cheese Enchilada
Most of the Combo Plates are good too, especially if you're hungry!!
(but there are many more...)
PS - While I don't have kids myself, to me, this restaurant is very kid-friendly read more