Good place to come in for a margarita ( different variations) or a beer. Service is good. They serve food. Tex- Mexican style fair. Happy hour runs 12-5 pm. Limited parking. Short walk from the beach across Gulf shore drive. read more

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Food is awful. Really, really bad food & no bargain. Servers sweet & friendly. Food is so bad, I couldn't eat it. I packed it to take home. Even my husband who isn't a picky eater said his tacos were worse than Taco Bell. We were there early so nothing was rushed or crowded. Later, I tried the food at home, thinking maybe I wasn't in the mood at lunchtime. Nope. Food is really awful. It's like they just open cans & put the food in the microwave to heat it up. Now, I know things on AMI are expensive but $65 for 2 tacos, 2 enchiladas, 2 regular ice teas, & side of queso. Be warned-don't stop here. For $65, I could've gone to Bonefish & had a great lunch. read more

Really hate writing this because Wicked Cantina on Bradenton Beach used to be one of our go-to spots. We've been coming here for years, referred tons of people, and genuinely loved this place. Unfortunately, the food quality and service have seriously declined over the last few months. We ordered the Wicked queso(almost $14 now) and it came out ice cold. When we mentioned it politely, the server looked at us like we were stupid for bringing it up. No apology, no concern. It came back missing the guacamole and was still barely lukewarm. Then the fajitas arrived. The meat was unbelievably salty, like it had been dumped in salt, and the vegetables were completely burnt and charred beyond edible. What really made the experience worse was the attitude. Every issue we brought up was met with annoyance instead of customer service. Not once did we hear "sorry" or "how can we make this right?" It honestly felt like they couldn't wait for us to leave. It's disappointing watching a place we once loved go downhill like this, especially in such an amazing location. Hoping they turn things around, but if this keeps up, we're probably done coming back. read more

Great place for inexpensive to moderate priced selections. We really wanted grouper tacos, which they had grilled or fried options. So we chose both. One plate of grilled with refried beans and rice, and one of fried with black beans and rice. Both delicious. Menu mentioned these tacos were a bit spicy. They were moderately so. Relaxed come as you are atmosphere. Beach attire with coverups etc. Server was terrific, very attentive, helpful and mentioned available discounts at partnering businesses by showing the receipt. read more

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Everything was amazing! Food was delicious. Service was exceptional. Miguel was our waiter and he did not miss a beat. He was on top of everything (filling our drinks , bringing us extra napkins etc) we didn't even have to ask! We even got to go across the way to the store and get a free turtle necklace. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

Good food, although island prices are steep to dine out. Wait was long... tables in the bar area were open but were not first come first serve, which was confusing since all the other restaurants we visited nearby allowed that. Service was great, especially for such a large party as we had. The waitress didn't lay some rule on us but instead easily matched every parent (at one table) to their kid(s) at the second table. Ambiance is seriously cool and right off the beach. Solid place and we went a few times and will be back again next trip. read more

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Stopped for breakfast and it was SO delicious, I will be back! The chimi was a burrito that was perfectly toasted, the refried beans and potatoes were a great side, and views you just couldn't beat. Quick service too! Can't wait to check them out for happy hour! read more

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The food there was pretty good. Would not call the food great, but would come back. Enchiladas were dry. Brisket tacos were incredible and would highly recommend. read more

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This is walking distance from most places to stay and it is well worth it because you get a beach side view. Because this is island time, I do recommend to pack your patience as a customer. When we went, there were only a couple of servers. I had to remind one of the servers to please give us one of our drinks after everyone else got theirs. The breakfast food here is absolutely amazing. They are definitely doing something right. You get a filling portion and the food has great flavor. Definitely check out Wicked Cantina especially for breakfast to start your day off right. read more

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Had a great experience at Wicked Cantina. It was within walking distance which made it an easy choice. The carnitas tacos, brisket tacos, guacamole, and queso were all great. They have outdoor and indoor seating. There are fans on for the outdoor patio. The service was great both times we dined there. It can get super busy! Definitely recommend the margaritas! read more

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I just wanna start off saying that your restaurant is our go to place. Living on the island you are convenient and always great margaritas. I'm not gonna talk about the beautiful views and the because that's all wonderful. I do have to comment on the food. We have been coming there for the past 10 years and the food is never consistent. I am consistent in ordering a burrito of some type and I always ask because it never is even when I specifically ask it isn't. I started ordering the chimichanga because at least it's deep-fried and it gets hot. I also always ask for more sauce on the top of my burrito and I get charged for it. I don't pay for more sauce. I just want sauce to be there to begin with. Yesterday we were there and there was no sauce on my burrito. I didn't even bother asking at this point because I don't wanna be charged every single time. The burrito was cold on the inside and it was dry. I took it home and doctored it up we love you guys, but the kitchen definitely needs to be more consistent. read more

Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the cowboy brisket tacos, blackened grouper tacos, chorizo queso, and a few margaritas. All were pretty tasty and a great spot to grab lunch with a pretty ocean view. read more

Everything you want the outdoor beach eating experience to be! The staff is top notch, very attentive, informative and adding to the overall dining experience. (Thank you Caesar) Enjoy the sunset, live music on the porch or inside with a fresh, not from mix, margarita in your hand, a list of at least 20 tequila's are in stock! The food is likewise fresh, flavorful and served hot! We stayed just a short walk away, but it is worth a longer walk or drive. Parking is free and easy in the off season. read more

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The hot spot of the town! Come here for good vibes, music, and Mexican food! Wicked Cantina is a fun, relaxed, and casual spot. The table started off with free chips and salsa! For my main, I ordered the mix and match enchiladas meal where I got to choose two of the same or different enchilada varieties. I picked one beef with chile con carne sauce and one shrimp with creamy seafood sauce. I'm happy to share that cleaned my plate! My friend ordered the beef fajitas. This came out on a sizzling plate and a handful of tortillas on the side. And my other friend ordered a burger. Both were also satisfied with their meal. The servers were friendly and service was quick on a Thursday evening. We didn't need to wait long for a table, but the entire restaurant was full! Glad to know that there is outdoor seating as well. There is a parking lot and plenty of parking. This spot is located across the beach. read more

Wicked Cantina - Bradenton Beach - Free chips and salsa, mix and match enchiladas, and beef fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Bradenton Beach, Florida

I haven't eaten here in several years, so we stopped in for a Taco meal and Burrito dinner. This is a very popular beach restaurant. With Fast service and traditional chips and salsa, that were served warm and quickly. We had a very attentive server, which is always a plus. Our table was inside, and outdoor dining was open. Everything went well with our group, and we enjoyed the evening. Stop by for a quality Mexican meal. read more

We ended up going here 2x during our visit. It was convenient because we could walk there and the food is good. The first time we went it was just for a nightcap but ended up ordering guacamole which I really liked. Their salsa was good too. The 2nd time we went, we had the best waitress, Olivia. She was awesome. We were freezing sitting inside because the AC was too cold so She got a seat outside by heater. As luck would have it the heater didn't work but she had someone working on it immediately. It never did work for longer than a few minutes but she tried. We ordered carnitas nachos. So yummy. Could use a little more meat but they were very good. My friend will attest to the deliciousiness of their margaritas. read more

2nd visit. Service is busy but friendly . You can get a table or sit at the bar. Our margaritas were very good. Chips and queso was good. My chimichanga was big and delicious. My friend got the quesadilla that was good also. Try the green wicked sauce. Nice beach Mexican restaurant. read more

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Dined here 3 times on a vacation to AMI. My family and I are always on the lookout for a good Mexican style restaurant while on vacation and this fit the bill. Average pricing for the area. Food was really good, blackened mahi tacos were my favorite. Daughters taco salad looked pretty good, younger daughter had kids taco which she liked. Can't remember what my wife had but I know there was no complaints. Queso dip as well as the complimentary chips and salsa were great. Good margaritas! Didn't have to wait to get in as we wanted to dine indoors, looked to be a longer wait to be outside around sunset time. read more

Good location, good food, great service! I had the creates 3 combo. 1 cheese enchilada, 1 chicken enchilada, 1 crunchy beef taco, charro beans and rice. My friend had a beef salad and didn't care for it. She said the beef wasn't good. I loved my meal! Service was great! read more

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Nice lively vibe, great sunset views, they had live music, it was a Friday night. Good Margaritas and traditional Mexican fare. Nice portions, food was fine. Service was friendly, prompt and welcoming. Would go back if in the area. read more

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This review could've been a 5 star for the food and ambiance but I have never in my 51 years on earth come across a more miserable bar tender in my life. Her name was Gabrielle and from the moment we walked in and sat at the bar to order food and drink she didn't crack a smile or be welcoming. Every request was met with distain and a grimace. Honestly don't do the job if you hate it. It made an awful experience and night out for us. When the food was great and tasty. Her attitude totally took away from all the good. Wow just wow at how bitter and miserable she was. We even tried to engage and nothing absolutely nothing. We travel a lot and eat out a lot and from her attitude I wouldn't come here again and find a more Welcoming environment. read more

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I grew up in N.E. Texas and have been in the restaurant business for over 50 years. I recently visited this establishment and was extremely impressed. I wasn't expecting to find authentic Tex-Mex in Florida, but damn, they hit the ball out of the park. The place was clean, the menu covered all the bases, and the food and service were exceptional. Evidently the owners are from Austin, and I noticed and couple of familiar dishes (The "Bob" from Matt's stood out). Prices were pretty reasonable too. Bravo! read more

Delicious!!! Lucked out and got a table quickly on the patio around sunset. Super nice staff. The queso is the bomb! Soooo good. Definitely recommend. I got the taco salad which was perfection. Everyone else loved their food too. Nice casual spot right by the beach. read more

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If you are looking for a good happy hour, live music, and good mexican food, look no further than Cantina. Additionally, for the past 4 years, we have continued to have the same waiting staff, and their service is phenomenal every year. Highly recommend this place, and glad to see that they are doing OK since Hurricane Milton. FYI - The mango margarita is 10/10! read more

Disappointed. Was quoted a wait time of 90 mins for a Thursday night. Decided to do some shopping and then saw no wait at a nearby place. As soon as we were seated, our table was ready.... 28 mins from putting in our name. Really wanted to try this place. read more

I'm not one to hate but we've waited an hour and 45 min, watching people seated after us getting food. I was cordial until it didn't matter to any that no one was taking care of us. Manager said it's a holiday weekend. It was less than half capacity!!!! Not hey let me get your drinks or a I'm sorry we don't know wtf we're doing. ( that would of been nice ) bartender was slow and stoned out of his mind but we actually got drinks once we told him that we we're standing there for drinks and not our health. lol I say avoid this place , put them out of business, let them learn customer service the hard way. read more

We went here this afternoon around 2:30 for the first time. There was a wait for outside so we sat inside. Brooke S. was our server and she did not smile one time. She asked us what drinks we wanted and we told her twice. She proceeded to bring my boyfriend the wrong drink after quite some time. Then after 10 minutes she still hadn't brought the water he ordered so I had to stop her. The food was brought by what looked like a manager who was very nice. Brooke checked on us one time and immediately brought the check before we were even done eating our entrees, meanwhile our drinks were empty. We also wanted separate checks but she did not even ask so we paid together. It was pretty disappointing because she did not appear to be busy at all, walking past us multiple times with no sense of urgency. Food was delicious! Would definitely come back but we'll ask for another server! read more

Margaritas and service were good. Food, in particular the ceviche and chicken enchiladas were mediocre at best. I would go back just for the margaritas and chips & salsa. read more

We visit AMI from Seattle and this is our first lunch stop. Awesome service, great foods, and we've always had live music on the deck. Had the grouper tacos, blackened Mahi mahi tacos and the favorito burrito! The wicked queso is awesome too. The happy hour house margs are pretty great too. read more

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Come early! They do have parking available for customers. Service was good even though they were really busy. Sweet tea was good enough for a Southern boy to drink. I had the pork enchiladas and charro beans. Pork had that slow roasted all day tenderness. Salsa verde was good, not hot. The charro beans were flavorful and a good choice over just black beans or refried beans. Apparently the burritos are a big seller because we saw numerous burritos being delivered to the table. Very good beachside place to stop in after a day in the sun. read more

Listen, if you are ready for some of the best Mexican food you've had in a while, don't walk..run to the Wicked Cantina! Nestled right on Bradenton Beach is the most amazing place and a definite favorite on the island. They don't take reservations, it is walk in and seated on a first come basis, but if there is any wait, it won't be long and it will certainly be worth it. For starters, their chips, salsa, and Wicked Queso are a must have. The queso is filled with your choice of ground beef or chorizo and peppers. You cannot stop eating it! Some of their standout items are the Pork Verde Chimichanga topped with Guacamole, Lettuce, and Tomatoes drizzled with that Wicked Queso, an unbelievable bite of food. They also have a variety of combination plates like their combo #1, a Taco and two Cheese Enchiladas. If you are in the mood for a cocktail, their margaritas are very good, mango is the way! In addition to the food, the staff and service were excellent. The General Manager Clarence and his team were having fun and working very hard together, very much appreciated. If you're looking for a chill environment and the perfect spot to relax after a long day at the beach, look no further than the Wicked Cantina. read more

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It was an overcast day but still warm enough to enjoy sitting outside, which turned out to be a great choice. We were quickly seated for lunch, and our server was attentive and friendly throughout the entire visit. We both ordered the chicken tortilla soup, and it was amazing -- incredibly rich, flavorful, and comforting. Definitely a standout! Service and food were both excellent. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the inside of the restaurant smelled a bit stale, and unfortunately the women's restroom had an unpleasant odor. Hoping that's something that can be addressed, because otherwise it was a really great lunch experience. read more

Can't go to the beach without a spicy margarita and shrimp tacos. The tacos had the perfect amount of kick to them. And the chips and salsa not pictured to start was amazing. read more

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Bradenton Beach, location..... it's been several years since we've been out here. What a treat.... Inside is quite beachy &, festive. There is inside & outside eating areas. We met friends for lunch and was not disappointed. The margaritas are the same deliciousness!! Olivia C. was our server.... Very friendly. Attentive... she came back 4 times and we were so busy catching up with our friends, we kept forgetting to look at the menu. BUT..... made sure I ordered another margarita !!! She said, no problem. We got busy looking. Our table ordered the shrimp tacos, perfectly cooked shrimp and the tacos were of good size. The guys ordered the cowboy brisket bowl & the burrito combo plate. Everything was tasty, full of flavor and delicious. Especially with one of their fabulous margaritas!! We were so busy talking, I forgot to take pictures. Highly recommended!! read more

Good food! Loved the outdoor seating across the street from the beach. Great view! Our server Jayden was the best!

I guess I'm spoiled when it comes to beach view and vibe. The view here is terrific -- but the traffic noise -- the restaurant sits on the east side of Gulf Drive -- is steady and not a pretty sight, kinda adds steel and engines to the vibe. Our server was attentive and good. The food tasted fresh, was visually appealing, but the salt was overwhelming. My beef taco was so salty I couldn't finish it. I just now saw another review posted May 17 this year, also commenting on food way too salty. Why don't chefs take the hint? It's such a simple fix. Put. The. Salt. Down. Wicked Cantina was recommended by friends who live in Bradenton. We're area residents, too. Not likely we'll return. read more

Location is amazing--just across the street from one of the most beautiful beaches we've ever been to. Sunsets in Anna Maria are spectacular. Food was very good, service was pretty good considering how busy it was (Tuesday evening). The one thing that was kind of annoying was the wait--we were put on a waiting list (party of 6) and the wait was close to an hour--when we could clearly see tables opening up and it seemed that folks were jumping over us. I understand the size difference of a party of 2 as an example, but it seemed a bit excessive. We ended up having to talk to the hostess several times and asked her if she could just split our party to sit at 2 tables on the patio, and once we said that we were seated in probably 5 minutes. read more

My wife and I were staying on Anna Maria Island and it was days before a hurricane came through. My friend said that Wicked Cantina was real good, so on our first day, we meandered about 1/4 mile down the road to get some dinner. I ordered the grouper tacos and some IPA. Super nice server and we sat outside and they had live music going as well. Really nice atmosphere. The tacos were delicious, fresh fish great beans and rice completed it perfectly and the chips and salsa were addictive and warm and solid. The music was flowing and a perfect day before the storm rolled in. Highly recommended place to enjoy dinner and they have a good happy hour too. read more

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Well after waiting an hour and seeing all the empty tables around me I was ready to eat my arm. Finally got seated and to be honest not worth the wait! The food was extremely bland. The only thing that had flavor was the chips that had about 4 gallons of salt. Not what I expected at all. One positive thing to order is the cheese dip and put it on your dry burrito We did like the French fries from the kids menu ‍ Sorry but if I'm waiting the food should be at least ok or good. Not going back. read more

This place has such a cool vibe! Love the outdoor seating and we went during prime dinner time and no wait. They did have live music, but I wasn't a fan. It did t fit the restaurant. Food was mediocre at best. For an app, we ordered the Queso. It was $12 dollars!!! Insane. I didn't care for it, but hubs said it was okay. I had the fried grouper tacos, rice, & fries. My husband had brisket tacos with rice and beans. The tacos had a piece of group that was maybe an 1 1/2". Maybe a bite. The shells were burnt. Rice was not flavorful. Fries eh. Now I did find a hair in my food. Normally would freak out about this, but we sat by the door and that could have been my hair because it was super windy. I did send my food back and the waitress did take it off. I just ate the fries. We did order two desserts. Key lime pie and the red mex cannolis. Both were good. Our waitress, Sydnie, was the best waitress we have ever had on the island. She was attentive, but didn't hover. She was busy too! Tables inside and out. She was friendly and observant. The bottle of ketchup made that sound and here she comes dropping off a new bottle. Impressive. I would give her 20/10 stars if I was able to. read more

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