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CalMex Cantina, Redondo Beach, CA

CalMex Cantina

3.4
3.4
56 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Cal Mex Cantina, the world’s first Mextropub, offers a unique twist on tacos and margaritas right on the Redondo Pier. This Mexican gastropub blends bold, flavorful Mexican dishes with California influences, all served with stunning ocean views and a vibrant patio atmosphere. Stop by for our Late Night Weekday Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday, or celebrate the weekend with our Brunch featuring Tableside Mimosa Buckets. Whether you're enjoying great drinks, fresh dishes, or the breathtaking ocean views, Cal Mex Cantina is the perfect destination for any occasion.

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What 56 people are saying

CalMex Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CalMex Cantina offers a "great view" and "delicious" food in a relaxed beachside setting. Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and "awesome" ambiance. While some note the service can be slow, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and tasty dishes, such as the Tinga Empanadas and margaritas, make it a compelling spot to visit.

56 Reviews
  1. Naomi VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I really want to love this place, but they just need to do better. I’ve been 3 times now cuz the drinks are great and the view is killer, but they are constantly understaffed, and there’s always something that goes wrong with our dining experience (ie. it took forever to get seated, the portions were too small, they were out of menu items, etc.). And when we’ve addressed a couple of these issues to management, she just apologizes but does nothing to rectify the situation. It’s disappointing and I wish they did a better job of keeping their customers happy. :( They have so much potential!!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Jesus

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They season the food with lemon juice. They dip the burger in A1 sauce and call it a day. Whiskey sours were good however, but they take 35 mins to make 1 drink even if it’s slow
    CalMex CantinaResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for contacting us. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience was not a positive one. We would love the opportunity to speak with you. Please reach out via message to see what we can do for a better experience next time.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Michelle VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & top notch service! Very nice ambiance
    CalMex CantinaResponded on February 17, 2025
    We are happy to hear about your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to share.

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  4. Jeff

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food And Service! Will definitely be back for the Views
    CalMex CantinaResponded on January 4, 2025
    Hello Jeff, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We can't wait to have you back soon. Cheers- Cal Mex Team

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  5. audrianna

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The experience for the first time wasn’t exactly what I expected. We pre booked with a large party and only one server & felt like one cook the way the food came out. There was other people there but didn’t help the server.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Ana

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was over priced and not a dime in place. Drinks were great.

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  7. Karen

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance, chill/hangout with good drinks and delicious fries 🍟
    CalMex CantinaResponded on November 3, 2024
    Thanks for taking the time to share your valuable compliments on Cal Mex Cantina. We take pride in giving outstanding service to every customer and we are overjoyed to hear it pay off.

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  8. Mary

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very slow service, food is very tasty but leans greasy, drinks are great
    CalMex CantinaResponded on October 13, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time for the honest feedback. Would like to hear more about your experience send us a direct message to connect.

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  9. Amy

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor food quantity, service was extremely slow. Food came out cold. We ordered cocktails which took forever. Small portions and over priced.

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  10. Mia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Natalie was great, food and service was excellent
    CalMex CantinaResponded on October 6, 2024
    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at CalMex Cantina. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed both our food and service. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another excellent experience! Best regards, The Management Team

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CalMex Cantina is rated 3.4 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for CalMex Cantina

100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Gastro Pub, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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