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    Spicy Cantina

    3.0 (410 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Touristy
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Mahi Mahi Sandwich
    Leena S.

    We ended up at Spicy Cantina due to the fact that there was a 40 minute to over 1 hour wait at every restaurant we passed prior to this one. Spicy Cantina fit the bill with a diverse menu, outdoor seating on the boardwalk, and being seated immediately. The service was great despite the fact that there were lots of people. The food was just ok, but we didn't expect much, so no disappointment. After dinner, we went inside to the bar and there was a great musician playing. There was a fun and hip vibe inside. We ended up staying another hour or two after dinner for the entertainment.

    Randi P.

    Always a great time when we visit! The food was good! The band was amazing! Service at the bar could have been a bit better. We received our fries - which were hot & delicious but it took so long just to order ketchup! This was frustrating because it should have been offered before or with my order!

    House marg
    Jude T.

    Great little tex Mex place on the boardwalk. The food was decent, and not expensive. Service was a little slow but it was a very busy night. Staff were great and worked their best to get things done. The only downside is that it was over 100 outside and they had the doors to the patios open so my margaritas started melting immediately at the bar. Not sure if they were having AC problems or what, but it seemed like a weird choice. Chicken tinga tacos hit the spot though.

    Tortilla Shell Taco Salad
    Sylvia D.

    I get it it's extremely busy however this place was not it for us at all. Not only was the tables sticky but they kept having this odd weird smell. Also the music is so loud it's hard to hear each other talk The food honestly lacked flavors; I know everyone may have diff opinions towards it however for me this is definitely not it. I wouldn't recommend not willing to go back to this place sadly.

    chicken quesadilla

    i've been here a few times late night to go out and get drinks and stuff. The DJ is usually good. The drinks are good but finally went out to get the food here I got a chicken quesadilla and came with the rice and beans. It was pretty good I had better also a little pricey for what it is definitely not worth the price, but it tasted good and the service was good as well.

    Menu August 2024
    Mike E.

    We've been here twice and it's a delicious, fun experience. I recommend requesting a table on the balcony overlooking the boardwalk and ocean. It's cozy and beautiful. Service was attentive both times. Food good and portions plentiful. The cocktails were nice also, especially this cucumber jalapeno I just had. It was strooong. Loved it! The fajitas came out smelling great and tasted great too. Everyone liked their meals - birria tacos, bowls, quesadillas. Prices are affordable and this place is easily accessible on the boardwalk. No credit card fee!

    Nachos
    Lovely L.

    Good margaritas and cheap food. Doesn't get any better than that on the boardwalk! They offer a large dining area both indoor and outdoor. I like to come here at least a couple times per year. Definitely recommend for a quick bite while visiting the beach.

    margarita flights!
    Pria H.

    My friends and I tried Spicy's Mexican for lunch - they have the Mexican restaurant upstairs and the boardwalk style food downstairs. The food was a lot better than we expected for a popular tourist spot on the boardwalk and the drinks were also pretty good taste wise but they weren't strong - we all got margarita flights. Our waitress was a little hard to track down sometimes but that could be because it was very busy and we were one of the corner tables on the balcony. We also came back later at night for when they have a DJ and open up the dancefloor and that was super fun. So depending on what you're looking for, Spicy seems to have it all!

    The Critical J.

    PROS: the food was amazing and the prices were good. The staff were friendly, especially the waiter Cole. Many places to sit and they have live music CONS: the menus were filthy OVERALL: not bad at all, just need to scrub the menus but overall I'll definitely come back

    Strawberry Margarita
    Rica R.

    The food here was good, not the best I've ever had but still a good option. The tacos were decent, but my rice was undercooked and a bit hard to eat. However, the highlight of my meal were the drinks. The strawberry margaritas were absolutely delicious, and made using fresh ingredients. I would 100% recommend trying the margaritas. The service was pretty good, our server was attentive and friendly. It took a bit long for the food to come out, but the restaurant was packed and it was very busy. The decor was nice, had a rustic & relaxed vibe, with pretty/bright colors. Overall, the price was average for food & drinks, coming to approx. $75-$80ish with tip for 2. I would visit here again, especially for the drinks!

    Dinning area

    Been coming to Spicy's for years and it hasn't let me down great Mexican food and drinks. I recommend sitting on the top floor on the outside deck this seat has the best view of the boardwalk. The service is good and responsive. Enjoy eating here.

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    Customer service was great seems like a few teens making money for the summer. Our server was great.

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    11 months ago

    Love to come here to hear and see Tommy Walker as Elvis Food and table and bar service is great also.

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    It's hit or miss. But the atmosphere is great being on the boardwalk looking at the ocean. Decent drinks. Food is not consistent though

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    I don't come down to the shore as much I did when I was younger but every time I do come down I…read morestop at surf taco, the food here is amazing, the staff are usually very nice, my only complaint is the price seems to have went up 22 bucks I believe for 3 chicken tacos and a dollar extra for chips seems a bit expensive but worth it in my opinion, but where the hell did the free stickers go?

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    Our daughter and future son in law treated us to dinner!…read more We were in the mood for seafood! Our Server David told us about their special that night! King Crab dinner! My daughter really enjoys crab legs! The King Crab legs were gigantic! Appetizer oysters with a champagne drizzle! It was a hit too! Really good seafood! Live music in the bar area! Feel good vibes! Awesome night out with family!

    We arrived 9pm. Dining room had just a few people. 9:05 a large group came in and waited 15 minutes…read moreto be seated at this point not a single person had come up to us. Yet the large group was almost getting waters. They have silverware in a napkin that was disgusting. It is now almost 30 minutes since we were seated and still nothing. It is getting late so cannot go anywhere else and get food so we are stuck either driving off island to McDonald's or waiting. Will never recommend this place again. Jianna finally arrived 25 minutes in and said the hostess who was pretty rude when we arrived never even told her she had a table waiting. When we arrived the hostess never even greeted us other than after standing front of her while she straightened her area finally said it will be a minute. Not good evening I will be right with you. Frowny face scowl. Clearly is miserable in her job. We own a short term rental with 5 units in Seaside and guests ask for recommendations and I will not be referring people here. The waitress was very sweet once she found out about us. They need to rethink the hostess staff. Had 2 girls standing at the desk most of the time and never once even noticed or chose to notice despite seeing us that we had not been served. Had high hopes and this was our first visit.

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    First time coming in after new owners took over…read more It's still in a perfect location and it was nice to sit outside and enjoy breakfast or lunch. I got the Mexican Omelette which was okay, asked for fries instead of home fries which were very tasty. The Omelette really should have more chorizo in it if that's the main component. I'd say 75% of my bites were without it and just cheddar cheese. The waiter also forgot my toast and I didn't realize until after I was done. He quickly brought it over when asked but you could tell it was the same toast they had forgotten 15 minutes prior. Others got a pork roll sandwich, jersey benedict and the southwestern breakfast which looked and was very tasty. I really think they should expand the lunch menu, the options if you didn't want a burger were very limited. Overall food was 3.5/5 and service 2/5, it was really kinda slow in a pretty empty place. We asked for the check and it easily took more than 5 minutes and the waiter said oh I thought someone brought it out already. I'd come back but they have a few things to work out which is understandable.

    This is a collective review, by our party of 4…read more If the Cranberry Cafe sold only cranberries, it would be a better breakfast. Two stars for the location. Inside, is dark, and hot and seemingly devoid of AC. Cash only. CASH ONLY! Blueberry pancakes had a total of 3 blueberries, but then they tossed a handful on top. I did not want or expect that. They charge an extra $2 to put blueberries ON TOP of stuff. Breakfast consensus: Re: hash browns-grey, limp, like an alien at Roswell. "Definitely in the bottom 5 of hash browns I've eaten." Here is a Haiku: Cranberry Cafe a place for infants and old Pale moon egg, butter The home fries hold their secrets Did I mention CASH ONLY???

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    3.6(328 reviews)
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    Beautiful and tastefully decorated. This isn't your pier 1 eat pray love interior. Fixtures and…read morepattern's that are tasteful and enduring. Our server Michael was phenomenal. Well mannered , knowledgeable about the menu , sincere all well moving with a purpose. He treated us a lonely table of 2 like we were his only priority well simultaneously handling a 10 , 4 and 6 top. We sat in the side dining room facing the kitchen pass. We watched 6 pros handle business. Minimal words just chin gestures and some pointing. Some serious heat was moving thru that kitchen being passed to runners that kept that fire alive calling for garnish extra sauce and accoutrements as if it was Orchestra.Food was phenomenal. Egregious portions. Flavors layer. Sweet salty fatty creamy one after another nothing standing too far out or too far behind. The spice in the seafood dish was about right to let you know it was there but not over stay it's welcome. Plump seafood with a clean finish. We shared a bite with each other and went for seconds. The dessert a catcher's mitt size of chunk of old style ricotta cheese cake. Mind you all this was happening when they were serving a wedding of 50 in the back room. Two cons. The a/c wasn't working it was a little warm. I won't harp too much on that we had extreme weather the day prior. Number 2 . Truffle oil. The table next to us ordered truffle fries. We smelt it , the table on the far side of us smelt it. Truffle oil is so strong you can smell it on your clothes the next day.

    Food and service: 5 stars. Management: 3 stars Our food was…read moreoutstanding and our server Lilly couldn't have been sweeter and attentive! Even though it was a little loud, it was a great night until we left. I scraped my leg on the platform for musicians - it wasn't well marked. Blood was running down my leg and the hostesses couldn't find a bandage. It took 15-20 minutes to talk to the manager. I suggested she get a first-aid kit for the front desk.

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