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4.5
- 4.3Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.2Value
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Baja Cantina - Carmel
4.5
609 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
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2 people
Apr 2, 2025
April 2025
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7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Great for outdoor dining
- Kid-friendly
- Great for creative cocktails
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
- Hours of operationWeekend Brunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefMauro Cuevas
- CateringWe 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.
- NeighborhoodCarmel Valley
- Cross streetValley Greens Drive
- Parking detailsWe have both a private lot and plenty of street parking as well.
- Public transitMonterey-Salinas Transit stops at Valley Hills Center.
- EntertainmentLive 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.
- AdditionalBar/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 609 people are saying
Baja Cantina - Carmel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
California Central Coast
Kid-friendly
California Central Coast
Good for groups
California Central Coast
Hot spot
California Central Coast
Great for outdoor dining
California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
Monterey / Carmel
Kid-friendly
Monterey / Carmel
Good for groups
Monterey / Carmel
Hot spot
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baja Cantina in Carmel Valley offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with standout patio dining. Guests enjoy "great Mexican food" and "delicious margaritas." The service is often praised as friendly and efficient, with favorites like fajitas and enchiladas. While some reviews note inconsistencies, the overall experience is lively and enjoyable.
609 Reviews
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Teri
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0Dined on March 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Carla
San Francisco58 reviews
5.0Dined on February 22, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Miguel
Central Coast1 review
5.0Dined on February 15, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 1
- Service 1
- Ambience 4
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Gail VIP
Cincinnati13 reviews
2.0Dined on February 3, 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
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Richard VIP
Chicago71 reviews
4.0Dined on January 31, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Ali
San Francisco7 reviews
1.0Dined on January 27, 2025
- Overall 1
- Food 1
- Service 1
- Ambience 1
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Jackie
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0Dined on January 3, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Carole
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0Dined on January 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Karen
San Francisco54 reviews
5.0Dined on December 28, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Wendy
Central Coast1 review
5.0Dined on December 27, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Baja Cantina - Carmel is rated 4.5 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.
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7166 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93923
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetValley Greens Drive
- NeighborhoodCarmel Valley
- Hours of operationWeekend Brunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsWe have both a private lot and plenty of street parking as well.
- Public transitMonterey-Salinas Transit stops at Valley Hills Center.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefMauro Cuevas
- EntertainmentLive 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.
- AdditionalBar/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
- Phone number
- CateringWe 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.