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Baja Cantina is located in California. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Mexican cuisine. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. Baja Cantina, like it's Cabo Cantina brothers, is not about great Mexican food. It's about cheap booze. Happy hour is pretty good - a bunch of $3 beers, $5 margaritas, and $5 food....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cool decor, great atmosphere for partying, very lively. Decent chips and salsa. Terrible shrimp dish. Totally farmed and salted with iodine. If you are looking for a late afternoon into night fun...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE! it's not about the food at Baja Cantina it's about the atmosphere . I've been showing up here more years then I would like to admit. And that is saying a lot considering some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place where you can go and get margaritas as big as your head. The food was typical "Mexican" bar food, which tastes alright with the giant margaritas. I also had a mango margarita,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for drinks with a group of 7 and had the same server - really wish I got her name because she's GREAT and totally on top of her game. I had the blended mango and pomegranate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good standby withing walking distance of Venice pier and canals. Indoor/outdoor feel is welcoming and Baja-style. Food is decent and drinks great and a lively bar during football games. Our server...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was half a year ago when the deserter (former guy friend from work who left town without notice to work, friends or his roommate) was still in my life that I stumbled into the Baja Cantina with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some co-workers to celebrate a friend's birthday. We chose this place over the Cabo Cantina - our usual hangout, just a block away from here - just to see what it has to offer. At the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for the first time last night, and found that for every positive about this restaurant, there's a corresponding negative. The valet is cheap ($3.50 on a Sunday night) but it fills up fast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Baja Cantina is a great spot to go for Happy Hour or a few drinks on the weekend after spending the day at the beach. They have a large outdoor patio area that is great and always packed in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are okay but the parking spot is really what you pay for...on the weekends you grab a few margarita's and just leave your car with the valet as you take a stroll to the beach. a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been there for AGES!!!. After being away from LA for 18 years. this place continues to breathe.. This was the last place on my pub/bar crawl the other day.. I used to come here after...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we tried this on a monday night, not a lot of people so cant give it a high rating yet. will try it again on another day. the bouncer was cool.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I have been coming here with my family when we're in the area for at least 6 years... I love the atmosphere of this place- lots of nooks and crannys to sit either a date or a big party, endless...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at the Baja Cantina for longer then I remember... Fond memories of warm chips and salsa and great food linger in my mind. Recently for father's day I took my pops out to lunch along...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends were in town and staying in MDR, and were not sure where to go. They had walked to Venice and seen this place, so decided to give it a try. Friday night, about 715pm. The parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll use a catch phrase to describe this place: It is what it is! It is not the place to go if you are looking for good Mexican food. In fact, the food is average at best. But, the beers are cold and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Self-serve AYCE salsa and chips sounds pretty amazing right? The chips are actually pretty good (they're covered in some kind of chili-lime powder) but the salsa is just mediocre (I prefer my salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bar. They make margaritas pretty well. The nachos they had were pretty scrumptious. Besides that, it's alright.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some things are built for comfort...and some for speed. It's rare that you find something with a lil' of both - but I must say, tres cheers for Baja Cantina - its a rare hybrid.Comfort: Having a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name says it all, Cantina. My friend and I were driving down from Alaska(drove the whole way) and visiting one of my friends in Marina. We were strolling in the sunshine and were drawn into this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Substandard food at best, and although the margaritas I had were good, I'm not nuts about the "scene". A bit to much of a frat party for my tastes. It's near where I'm staying so I may be back for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, no doubt the food is substandard and inconsistent. I've been going to Baja Cantina for many years and the food never gets better.The key to Baja Cantina are their drinks. They are strong...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Great food, good drinks and an awesome seating area.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks like an Electrolux! They put rosemary in their salsa? Rosemary belongs in spaghetti sauce not salsa, how about some cilantro for Christ sake? Tastes like Mexican food made with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You don't go here for the "Mexican" food -- you come here to meet up with buddies and drink a little (or a lot). There are always places to sit, the staff are chill and the bartenders are fast. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN!This place is gross. I have two sugestions for my fellow yelpers. Either (1) you eat before you go, and have drinks, or (2) you have drinks (lots of them) before you eat the food.EVERYTHING I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
At first glance, Baja Cantina has all the looks of a sweet, chill oceanside dive/cantina bar like the Whaler or On The Waterfront. But once you step inside the carnival ride starts to sour.The fish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like this place was lucky enough to get the set designer for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney Land to snazzy up the place, or so it seems. Really, what's with the Tom Sawyer decor?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck. The food here is gross. The fish tacos were mediocre at best. The bloody marys were bland and didn't have enough bloody mary mix in them. All I could taste was the vodka. Bad service. They had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
8 dolla8 dolla8 dolla guacamole!No-no-no...that Subway jingle just doesn't go and these prices do not fly with my wallet for "Mexican" food.Thank god it at least tasted like I paid for something good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to watch the Super bowl with a couple of friends. The food was really good and the Margaritas (on the rocks) were strong enough. The service was kind of slow and you have to get your own...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here sucks ass! I wouldn't come back. The waiter was really nice though. Oh well...One more reason I'm cranky about this place is that I chipped my tooth by biting the fork when I started...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um lets see....cool location (check)...Mexican food (check)...alcohol (check)....but thats where the buck stops. I felt really silly asking our server for chips and salsa when she replies, "um, yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whether it's to lunch on one of their sunny patios, watch a basketball game over beers or meet up with friends for margs, this place is one of my favorites on the Westside. It's great for groups - my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican food in West LA! I'd give it 4.5 starsFun atmosphere- there's firepits outside, happy hour. Huge patio. Great to grab beer and margaritas with friends before hitting the beach! Veryy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around forever. I used to live on Venice Beach several years ago, can't believe I never had been inside Baja until last night. It always looked so crazy crowded, I stayed away....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love good Mexican food. Gooey cheese, refried beans cooked with lard, carne asada and tortillas fresh off the grill...my mouth is watering just thinking about it. This isn't the place to get that,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Originally from Texas, currently in Boston. While in LA, I wanted some good Mexican food. I know it's not going to be as good as Tex-Mex, but I'm suffering from withdrawal as I refuse to eat Mex...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Friday night with a group of 7. We sat in the bar area outside which was really chill. They have a fireplace and a bunch of those heaters in between some tables. They have a really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their fajitas are served sizzling and absolutely delish! The ambience is fun, ultra casual and definitely a local hangout. Watch out for the Margaritas, the bartenders seem to have pretty heavy hands...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here on weekends when I want to have a margarita in the middle the day and just chill w/ some great Mexican food. The outside patio is the best spot to sit, but there are usually no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where everyone on set in culver city hangs out at night. The drinks are strong, the food is served until late and the chips and salsa are all you can eat. I've had various margarita's here and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place lacks the ability to make a decent margarita, and the cheapest pitcher is $25.Food is overpriced and bland. The menu offerings are confused. Service is usually slow and/or rude.The crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small little joint located near the ocean in Marina Del Rey. Upon entering this place it will surely welcome and embrace you with a big surfer love shack hug! Surfer items and knick knacks just like a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone should go to this place! It's fun to serve your own chips! The margarita's are to die for! They are great for big groups. The service is fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*** perhaps the best LA sports bar located near the beach. ***it's got 25 tvs, it's got an open patio, it's gotta fireplace ... 5-star.it's got decent food, it's got no flat screen, it's a lil pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is meh... but they got a good atmosphere going on. everyone is just hanging out. full bar, good place to go with a group of friends.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to dinner with friends... the place was packed to the MAX but we were able to get a table inside.. outside dining looked interesting.. service was MUY EXCELLENTE.. our waitress was VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm rating this as a happy hour visit.Help yourself to chips & salsa - AWESOME!Fireplace outside - AWESOME!Sangria, Margaritas, Mexican Beer - AWESOME!Guacamole served in a bowl made out of tortilla...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for getting some mexican food and drinks. This place is great to go sit on the patio. Smoking is acceptable out on the patio area. It is a good place to come for drinks even if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch the other day and had a great time. The place was mysteriously empty when we arrived at 12. It filled up, though, after we sat down.There was a group of us and we sat outside....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of a Bar / restaurant. Seems to always be lively out on the patio. People seem to eat and then just stay and drink. I always have good time and its never about the food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for the second time. Last time was for dinner. I happened to be in on a Tuesday night which is when they have their lobster special. It is $28 for a whole lobster with all the sides. This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know I've been going to this place with my family and friends for years now and i'm talking on a weekly basis and I have yet to try their food. I didnt realize it now until I decided to write a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in all of LA.The best margaritas by far! 1 or 2 Cadillacs or Hornitos Margaritas and you will be laughing and goofing around having a great night. The food is truly a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What? I havent reviewed my favorite place on earth yet? geeezzz I better get to it!So basically, if you come here, you are guaranteed a good time. Prior to stepping inside BC, you could be happy, sad,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bit on the wannabe mardi gras tip - makin' it come off like some cheesy bar in Tijuana. Aside from that - the drinks are strong (Cadillac margarita!) and the salsa they serve with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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The outside patio is one of the best around with lots of couches and firepits. Grab a basket of salsa and chips as soon as you sit down and you won't want to get up for some time. The plates are large and it's...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Baja Cantina isn't an egregiously bad place, but I've experienced far better in service, food, and atmosphere. The courtyard is kind of an unpleasant place to sit and reminds me of sticky-floored...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3 German couples, after a 2weeks trip along the west coast ,Baja Cantina became our second home for the last six days at Venice Beach.Marvellous location, great service, delicious meals,even for the one of us...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good chips and salsa, beer, outdoor seating and live band - a place great for after-work happy hours or catching up with friends or a casual date in Venice/Marina Del Rey. Dinner was of decent quality...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks and I'll tell you why...I had two waitresses over dinner, the first of whom was a total b**** from the start and kept rolling her eyes at diners and being rude to the busers for no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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First off, the place has free chips and salsa available at the front door, all you can eat. Food is solid Mexican fare- good burritos and fajitas, and excellent fish tacos. Try the El Bundigas soup- really,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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This Mexican bar and eatery is a good place for a laid-back dinner, even late in the evening. We arrived there at 11pm and were seated promptly. On the patio patrons can enjoy fireside dining while watching...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf recommended meeting up with my friend and her hubby for dinner. Parking here is your typical LA-you choose a crowded valet lot or hunt for a spot on the street. We found out that there would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place tonight. Finding parking was a fruitless pursuit, and so I circled the parking lots and blocks for like 15 minutes, nearly missing a few couple of cyclists with my car, finally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
go for drinks...not the food.3 stars for the food. very plain and easily forgettable.i would actually give it 4 stars if you wanna come for drinks. the atmosphere (weekend nights) is vibrant, casual,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Baja Cantina is one of those rare places that functions as well as a restaurant as it does a bar. I was first introduced to Baja Cantina through school-sponsored happy hours and had never really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here too many times. My co-workers seem to love this place, but I don't see what's so special about it. If anything, it's just another bar/restaurant selling the whole white-washed,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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This place has some pretty decent mexican food but the bar scene is definitely worth it. Great bartenders who make you feel right at home and always show you a really fun time. Great on the weekends,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so the food may not be amazing, but whatever this place rocks. It's cute and fun, has a nice outdoor seating area, always full of fun people (which means a wait) but you can have a great margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unremarkable. I can see how people would dig the ambiance but it's not for me. The prices are good, but the food was just normal. I felt like I was eating at Baja Fresh! Actually, Baja Fresh is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Typical mexican joint with mexican food. The outside patio is nice and they usually have the tv on for whatever game might be playing at the time. The food is very good and definitely much better than Cabo...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that doesn't make this 5 stars was the 45 minute wait time to get a table.The place is pretty cozy, but very awesome. Food was great. Our waiter was probably the best waiter I have ever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEthe Rosemary Chicken Burritos without rice or beans i cant remember which one it comes with.LOVE LOVE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My ex whatever he is took me here...god knows why. We wanted a margarita, but I would have chosen to go to La Cabana instead.This place had adequate margaritas but was full of douchebags. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here Friday night while I was visiting from the Bay Area. I had a good time:The Pros: The margaritas were good, the waitress was sweet, and the atmosphere was pretty good. We sat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
****BEST MARGARITAS BUT ONLY DURING A WEEKDAY WHILE DITCHING WORK!This place gets 5 stars for their Margaritas only. Baja Cantina is the best place to spend a lazy afternoon sitting outside in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
such a fun place! didnt eat here though, just had a few drinks with some friends.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Probably some of the worst Mexican food I've ever had in the city, I've had here. Taco Bell is better than this. Honestly, how can you think the food is good here?And the service? Just as bad as the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Baja Cantina is one of those places where everyone goes. It's got great food, fun patrons, an occasional band and an ever expanding happy hour. It's great every day, but don't you dare miss this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their chips and salsa are pretty tasty, I'm not sure why... but they are. Dont question it. I've been to several places on the westside, and somehow, I find this place more satisfying and filling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a friend of mine had her daughters baptism dinner here so thats how i came across this place. We were seated outside in a covered area and it was a cold night but good thing they had those gas heaters...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. First of all the parking lot is a ZOO. Baja Cantina has valet, but we waited for our car in the rain for so long that the bouncer (?) got us our keys and let us get our own car. Speaking of that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funnest bar/restaurant on the westside!!! I frequently meet up with friends at this cool, half-outdoorsy themed venue. If we don't met there, we end up stumbling in at some point in the night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The chips and salsa are very good. The chips actually have a salty paprika sprinkled on them which makes them unique in flavor and they go great with margaritas.I've dined here dozens of times and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A true CANTINA indeed... If you want a place where you can get drunk with a bunch of other drunk people but don't want to go to a club, this is the place to be on the westside. There's a separate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my local watering hole. food sucks. but i dont come here for the food. I come here for the tv's, outdoor patio, the fire, and the occasional people watching. and it's down the street from my house....
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO it's one of my first nights out with some of my new co-workers, where should we go? Oh, here's an idea, let's go to a place where I can get madly drunk! Wooohoooooo! Now, that's what I'm talkin'...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't quite good enough to bring this otherwise pleasant place up above three stars. Too bad, but it's the food, not the atmosphere, that tends to bring me back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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To start our day on the coust during our one week LA vacation, my GF and i decied to drive around and look for a Mexican food place to eat. We found Baja Cantina. It looked really neat from the outside and you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to the Baja Cantina a few summers back for Wednesday night surf instrumental band night. I'm a customer for life, unless something changes. The food is "good", the margaritas are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here in hopes to cure an early afternoon hangover and we accomplished just that. We served ourselves chips and salsa, sat outside on the almost dead patio (which is a smoking patio) drinking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I thought I'd embark on my journey of reviews starting with one of my favorite eatery's here on the west side. My boyfriend and I have searched far and wide for a yummy mexican restaurant with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food is just ok, and the drinks are worse, and it's pricey for what it is. the upside? none really --- initially the idea of going to that large chip bin and getting your own chips and salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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The Baja Cantina was a great experience. The Cadillac Margaritas were great - the Grande size was perfect; pricey but way worth it. The staff was cool, (chicks in the front were a little dry, but the cocktail...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go if you want to sit and drink with a large group of friends - the younger and single-er, the better. Definitely mid-20's to mid-30's crowd for the most part. Buckets of beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's the place to come after a day on Venice Beach when you're done surfing in nasty green algae water like today. Ha ha! I needed a pacifico or two to wash that awful salt taste out of my mouth!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Baja Cantina is located right around the corner from our apartment, my girl and I decided that we should give it a shot. We walk past it on a near daily basis and it's always packed. I assumed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Baja Cantina has all the right elements for a good beach bar or local: Great for groups or singles and it serves decent (although slightly bland) cal-mex food. Our margaritas were strong; maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You don't go here to eat the food. Pack a flask or fifth of good Tequila, order a pitcher of Margaritas then introduce them to one another. Duh? The patio is the place to be and yes, it gets more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to find a Mexican restaurant that serves up modified Mexican food that still tastes good. I recommend the chicken ensanada. They serve this saucy dish with hot french bread. Very different...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
watery magarita's washed down the over salty nachos, what more can i say?
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a place for drinks and snack, it's great. The patio is great on a sunny afternoon or a warm night, and large enough to bring a group of friends to. As a mexican restaurant, it's just average, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun bar and conveniently located near my preferred hotel whenever I fly over for business.Shots are powerful, wine is not bad, and bartender is way too nice and friendly! Great service and a simple...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in MDR for 10 years and this can be a great Mexican meal. The best meal is just to share a GIANT margarita and Jose's Golden Nachos. The nachos have the perfect amount of toppings. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cheesy, but so much fun! Crowded, casual, food is forgettable, drinks a plenty, noisy. Flip flops, Hawaiian shirts, rollerblades, shorts, and sun glasses - you're good to go. Bar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Big mistake! Went there one night after eating at C&O. It was just a block away and did look very festive from the outside but boy was the staff rude. After waiting for minutes for a bartender or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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baja cantina has the best feta shrimp enchiladas ever black beans delicious and not to mention their pina coladas they r the best me and my husband travel 45 min at least once a week to eat here its...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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It's a fun place, especially rowdy during sporting events. The food is adequate, if a little expensive, but the drinks are excellent and the free chips and salsa make hanging out there awesome. My girlfriend...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Depending on when you go, this place can get kind of busy. But it has a very charming ambiance and can be a great place to eat outside. Drinks are good, big, tasty and strong. Dos XX Amber on draft!...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Break out your best tiger stipped shirt and gold chains. Its Baja Cantina time.This place has degraded over the years. The food is so, so and the service is poor. It has become the local meet market...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So this is how it works, you get to your table, they bring salsa but no chips. Turns out you have to walk towards the entrance, grab a little basket and scoop up a batch of chips from this thing that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"I like to Coug it, Coug it... I like to COUG IT!"Always a good time at Baja Cantina!!! Maybe I'm a little biased because Big Mike (bartender) has a drink named after me there - the Love Boat. Try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Great place to meet people, good strong drinks!!!! The girls that work here are Hot and are extremely efficient, especially since it gets really busy here!!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is average. I think this place is fun for parties and get-togethers. I have had a couple of my birthday parties there and the atmosphere was enjoyable, especially on the patio.The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the longest time, I thought I loved this place. I had it in my head that their margaritas were delicious and their food was tasty. Finally, after my fourth (or so) crappy meal, I wised up. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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This is what a good beach bar should act like. No pretensions, just great margaritas! Friendly staff. Good grilled shrimp in the bar. Can't order the bar grilled shrimp in the restaurant section, get your fill...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
VERY cool place that feels like a vacation spot in Mexico with its indoor/outdoor layout. Had a late Friday meeting there last week and after a few drinks outside I stayed to watch the Yankees game...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
dont be fooled by the tropical looking exterior or the maze of dining rooms inside. while it looks festive it doesnt live up to the hype of being either a Mexican restaurant or a bar. if your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have always had a good time here. Better for hanging out during the day and having drinks on the patio. A decent spot to watch games, too. Also, on the wall of the men's bathroom is a mural of what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a bar scene. Too much comotion for a sit down kind of place. Still, good times and bad, and most of them have been swell. Good drinks, tv's could be a little more in direct view from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here to mingle with the locals, come here to get seated in a cozy booth in the back that looks like it's been there for 40 years. Then order a margarita and enjoy the chips while you chat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yech. This is what happens when you slam Marina folks into Manhattan Beach dudes/dudettes - Dude! USC goes hippie. Forgettable food, fun free chips just inside the door. Margaritas neither here nor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok but not your average Mexican faire. I appreciated the variety and uniqueness of there menu. The prices were inexpensive and the atmostphere was fun. It's Good place to take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that this place has going for it is the patio, the atmosphere and the location. And, if you're into people watching--the characters that come through. The chips and salsa are self...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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the Cantina back in the day was a place where everyone in LA would gather to have fun and do business..... but with the change of management, and Hollywood wannabe's?? running the door, has left this place as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Barbie Jacuzzi size margaritas and free chips & salsa then this is the place for you. The service is hit or miss and the food is pretty good, but not great. But, I come here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Yuck! The food is barely average. I actually had to add salt to my food - and since when do you ever have to add flavor to Mexican food? Do not take anyone here on account of the food.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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The wait staff is quite friendly here in spite of being extremely busy.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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This place has the rudest waitresses and terrrible service. Food is bland. We went to celebrate a friends birthday. We had to wait for a long time for drinks, approximately 45 mins. I finally went to the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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I have been to Baja Cantina several times. They are located right in the neighborhood so when the craving for Mexican comes they are a close pick. If your looking for margaritas this place has them. As far as...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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Baja has it all. great atmosphere, Huge patio to party and make new friends. The food was delicious. The Fajitas were HUGE!!! Loved the MArgartias and the Server was great!! and Hot!!! I would take my friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2004
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I LOVE THIS PLACE! My friends and I had a wonderful time here..... Spent about 120 including drinks, there were 6 of us total. Our waiter was great, on time with EVERYTHING. We had the best time..... Going...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2003
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It was crowded. The bar tender was cute and he recommended a very good wine to me. A fun low key place to go to with friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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One of the best places to go for happy hour, especially during the sporting events, you would need to arrive early or else you'll be standing in a line to get in (it gets crowded). The drinks are great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2002
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All I experienced was chics dressed very unclassy and men with too much attitude thinking they were all that. I never thought the beach community was like this - whered these ppl come from.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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Fun to hang out on the patio. Nice locals hangout.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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This is a fun place for dinner, drinks, or whatever when you are with your friends. Waiting for a table? Help yourself to the chips/salsa bar and have a 'rita while you wait. What's better than that. And with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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Baja Cantina can be a great place to get a fun group of people together. Order one of their party trays of appetizer assortments, a pitcher of margartias and let the fun begin. There are a few drawbacks. For...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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Awesome RITAS, free chips and cool atmosphere...oh and lots of pretty beach people! This is one of my favorite places in the city, They used to have lots of Live music on Sundays which is the best night. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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a meat market with tasty carne asada...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Baja Cantina in Marina Del Rey, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this beachy restaurant features old photos of malibu and surfers on the walls. the clientele consists of both restaurant patrons and those who enjoy this bar for its own sake. it is a pick-up spot to be sure,...
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