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Baja Cantina
Authentic Mexican flavors with a laid-back beach vibe in Virginia Beach.
4.2
Mexican
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Authentic Mexican flavors with a laid-back beach vibe in Virginia Beach.
Baja Cantina is a beloved Mexican restaurant located in Virginia Beach, offering a casual and welcoming atmosphere perfect for any time of day. Known for its generous portions and affordable prices, the restaurant serves up delicious dishes like fish tacos, blackened chicken nachos, and house-made salsas that keep customers coming back. With a 5-star rating, it's a go-to spot for locals and visitors seeking quality Mexican food with a surf-inspired twist.
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Freshly made tacos, nachos, and other traditional dishes with homemade salsas.
Discounts on drinks and appetizers in a relaxed, surf-themed atmosphere.
Convenient to-go options with generous portions perfect for meals on the go.
Comfortable seating for families and friends, ideal for casual gatherings.
Affordable lunch and dinner combos, like the 'working man’s lunch' deal.
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Overall rating
Will C
Typical beach cantina. Its good.
Taheshia Duke
We were craving and wanted something in walking distance of our hotel. It was a 5 minute walk and it was really cozy. We were starving so I didnt get any pictures. The food was DELICIOUS. The atmosphere was cozy. It was hot and with the doors open it was nice to hear people passing. The music was 90s and they do have pool. You can sit at the bar or a booth. They also provide outdoor sitting. Shelby was our server, and she was great. She introduced us to the 4 house sauces. She was was very good and friendly. My friend got the mexicali roll, its like a burrito Sliced up like sushi and it was really good. The steak bites were very flavorful and we tried them with the sauces. My favorite was the jalapeño garlic. It has a kick, be prepared. I got the blackened shrimp fajitas. They were perfect, they seasoned them right! I definitely will try to go back my next visit to the Oceanfront. If you are craving Mexican, head that way.
Larry Kline
Rob “Panzer” West
My personal favorite.. however the remodel was a mistake overall. The whole aesthetic of the place is no longer a local vibe it's just touristy. The extra light in the place just kills it. Can't complain about the food but the vibe has been off ever since remodel. What a shame...
Naivy Rodriguez
I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The woman who greeted me and took my order was extremely rude from the start. She told me I only had 10 minutes to order. Shortly after I was seated, a group of four white men came in and were greeted warmly. They were immediately brought chips and salsa. I was not offered chips, salsa, or even water. The difference in service was noticeable and uncomfortable. When I received my bill, I was shocked to see that gratuity had been added automatically, even though I was dining alone. They also charged 50 cents for takeout boxes, which felt unnecessary on top of everything else. As for the food, it was just okay, nothing that made up for the poor service. Overall, the experience left a bad impression, and I would not return.
Hidden Reviewer
Made the mistake of coming here again. I used to come here all the time for the amazing food, the one black cook, the bigger white cook that talked a little funny and the other white cook with all the arm tattoos and big gauges made the food perfect every time...up until last summer I didn't see 2 of them there anymore and the food instantly went to shit. The guy with the long black hair in the kitchen was arrogant and obviously drunk the food he made was horrible, tacos barely had anything in them and the blonde orange bartender was absent more then present. I tried to send the food back through the drunk cook who said he was the new manager he muttered something unintelligible and walked away. I went a second time that summer same drunk manager cooking and same terrible experience. Then I tried again yesterday, the cooks were obviously trained by the drunko because the food was just as horrible. What a shame SMH I won't be going back unless I hear the good cooks are back.
