Baja Cantina - Carmel

Name: Baja Cantina - Carmel
Address: 7166 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States, 93923
Telephone: (831) 625-2252
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

602 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining
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Baja Cantina is a fun and energetic place that is known for its exceptional automotive memorabilia collection and excellent food. We have a large outdoor patio that is perfect to sit and relax on a sunny afternoon with one of our award winning margaritas. We have special events all year round, including our famous classic car gatherings, holiday parties, tequila tastings, and sporting events. ****We only accept online reservations during off-peak times. If you can’t find a time you want online, please give us a call.***

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern), Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 625-2252
Website
http://www.bajacantina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mauro Cuevas
Catering
We offer a full range of catering options from simple deliveries to buffets. Have one of our uniformed chefs come to your location and prepare our famous tacos and quesadillas on our custom built comal. We cater groups as small as 10 guests, or groups upward of 600 guests.

Location
7166 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93923
Neighbourhood
Carmel Valley
Cross Street
Valley Greens Drive
Parking details
We have both a private lot and plenty of street parking as well.
Public transit
Monterey-Salinas Transit stops at Valley Hills Center.
Entertainment
Live music Thursday through Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoons (during summer months). We have a classic car gathering every Thursday night (also during summer months). All the best NFL matchups are shown on our multiple big screen televisions.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Child-friendly
California Central Coast
Good for groups
California Central Coast
Great for outdoor dining
California Central Coast
Lively
Monterey / Carmel
Child-friendly
Monterey / Carmel
Good for groups
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining
Monterey / Carmel
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baja Cantina in Carmel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a sunny patio that's perfect for enjoying their "always delicious" Mexican fare. Patrons rave about the "crazy yummy" pork dishes and the extensive margarita options. Despite occasional service hiccups, its inviting vibe and tasty enchiladas make it a local favorite.

602 Reviews

T
Teri
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Baja Cantina is the best Mexican restaurant in the area! If the weather is fine, we love sitting outside in the fresh air. We usually order a Cadillac margaritas, so good! The chips are real—-not the strange cardboard ones that many other restaurants serve. A nice spice mix on them and super crunch make them irresistible! The salsa is spicy and not too hot. All the food we’ve tried has been delicious! We’ve always found the wait staff to be friendly and they do hustle your food out quickly. I’d recommend getting a reservation, especially on Saturday afternoon, where the large patio can be packed!
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josephine
VIP
Central Coast
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was not as hot as it should have been. Flavor was good.
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Karen
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy going to Baja. Good place to go alone or with friends or family!!
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kimberlyf
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the restaurant was very clean. The staff was friendly and my husband loved the race car memorabilia.
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John
VIP
San Francisco
112 reviews
4.0
112 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server is great, very easy to understand and with a smile!
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Deanna
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious. My toothpick that I ordered for my entree was served cold so I took it home for my lunch tomorrow. (We were with company so I didn’t want to say anything.)
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Gustavo
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a a waiter that was very attentive to our needs. As for the food it was fair even though it lacked flavor (spices) due to the style of cooking, I can’t complain much.
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Laurie
VIP
Tucson
131 reviews
5.0
131 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, service and love their outside patio❣️
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RossD
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating a friend’s promotion at work. Food was delicious & our server was very good.
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Suzanne
St. Louis
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just love Baja Cantina! The deck, the food & the casual atmosphere make the choice easy! I do not know what seasonings they use on their fajitas , but it is my absolute favorite!
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Baja Cantina - Carmel is rated 4.5 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

7166 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Valley Greens Drive
Neighbourhood
Carmel Valley
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern), Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have both a private lot and plenty of street parking as well.
Public transit
Monterey-Salinas Transit stops at Valley Hills Center.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mauro Cuevas
Entertainment
Live music Thursday through Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoons (during summer months). We have a classic car gathering every Thursday night (also during summer months). All the best NFL matchups are shown on our multiple big screen televisions.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bajacantina.com/
Phone number
(831) 625-2252
Catering
We offer a full range of catering options from simple deliveries to buffets. Have one of our uniformed chefs come to your location and prepare our famous tacos and quesadillas on our custom built comal. We cater groups as small as 10 guests, or groups upward of 600 guests.

Baja Cantina - Carmel

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