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Good to be able to have a drink in the marina and the margarita was tasty.
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Lack of communication between staff and myself. Charged AED25 for a tablespoon of guacamole (which we thought was a side for the burrito) and because we didn’t want to pay an extra 25 they took it away and I assume threw it in the bin, instead of leaving it for us. My veggie tacos were very small and had a lack of filling for a main course. I left hungry. Smoking inside restaurant (didn’t know this was even a thing anymore) so stank of smoke while eating. Shame as this could be a great addition to the Marina with a few tweaks.
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Cartia M.
29 january 2023, 7:58 pm
Listen up, folks, because I'm about to tell you about the best kept secret in town: Chalcos Cantina. The food is off the charts, the drinks are lethal, and the atmosphere is straight up wicked. They've got all the classic Mexican Food Truck dishes you love, but they also take things to the next level with creative and innovative plates that'll make your taste buds dance. And let's not forget about the drinks — the bartenders are mixologists in the truest sense, crafting cocktails that are as delicious as they are visually stunning. But what really sets Chalcos apart is the vibe. It's got a chill, relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel like you can let your hair down and just be yourself. So, if you're looking for a dining experience, head on over to Chalcos Cantina… – show
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Agnieszka J.
29 january 2023, 10:20 am
Unfortunately I needed to update my 5 start review and change it to 2. This used to be my favourite spot for Friday chill. They used to have delicious burrito. At some point the quality dropped dramatically. I stopped coming but gave it a chance yesterday thinking that maybe they had some temporary issues. Unfortunately nothing has changed — the rice in the burrito was dry, the stuffing in general was not good. In addition we payed more than usually because not only they raised the prices but also added a 10% tip (appreciation fee).
I would understand the higher price if the quality was at least as good as in the beginning. But in this case this was my last visit there.… – show
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Kevin H.
20 january 2023, 10:55 pm
Best Mexican place ever.
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Shaima A.
16 january 2023, 4:46 pm
If I could have Chalco's Cantina everyday, I would!
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Khushali M.
14 january 2023, 6:26 pm
I won’t even give any star if there is any option to do that. Be very careful with the drinks you order.
We ordered couple of margaritas with premium tequila. Being my family in business of liquor, i have knowledge of it. We were standing right next to the bar while bartender was making our drink. We witnessed that he didn’t use the premium tequila we ordered. We ordered check. We were charged with premium tequila even though it was not used. We told them that we did not get premium one as we saw him putting regular tequila they had. They lied and charged us so much extra without us receiving what we ordered.… – show
Hi yah, I am sorry to hear about your experience. My name is Edgar and I am one of the partners here at Cantina. I have investigated what happened with your order. Yes you are right they made your margaritas with Jose Cuervo at the beginning but they realized the mistake and kept those margaritas back. They made the next round with Don Julio and that is what they served your table. I checked the cameras and that is correct. I am truly sorry with the misunderstanding. They made a mistake but they corrected it. I feel terrible for what happened. Please allow us to comp a drink for you next time you visit us.… – show
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Jason P.
14 january 2023, 6:25 pm
Was looking for a spot with drinks and apps while walking through the Marina.
Service was great initially. Chips and salsa and the guacamole were excellent.
However, things took a turn for the worse with our beverage order. We ordered 3 margaritas which were meant to have premium tequila over the house (Jose Cuervo). Being that we are on vacation, a little splurge was on our mind to begin with.
My family is in the business, so watching the bartender/owner prepare our margaritas was painful because he used Jose Cuervo for all 3.
Upon confronting the wait staff (1 person), the bartender/manager had the waitress show us a bottle of the premium tequila we ordered like a piñata as if it justifies his thievery.
We ultimately had no way to prove his theft, so paid the bill and left. Hopefully future patrons don’t fall for the same tricks.… – show
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Ryan W.
6 january 2023, 4:54 pm
After living in Southern California I KNOW good Mexican food and this is GREAT. Great food, drinks and views into the marina. I highly recommend. The chefs are straight from Mexico and the food shows it. Also this place can be fun place to let loose on weekends when the DJ is there.
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Michael R.
20 december 2022, 2:41 am
Great place and staff. Lovely fresh food. A must for Mexican food.
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Rusty S.
18 december 2022, 7:05 pm
Great food, good value, good margarita.
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Unique C.
30 november 2022, 2:58 am
The atmosphere was great, got to watch football…food was nice and affordable.had chicken tacos and strawberry daiquiri
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Karthiben M.
26 november 2022, 8:52 pm
Amazing food and great service. The starter platter was spectacular and great value.
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Jarrett W.
24 november 2022, 4:40 pm
Fantastic everything. Great drinks, great salsa, great food.
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Richard L.
22 november 2022, 12:11 am
Nice ambience, 'instagramable' place — best thing is the service. All staff greets you with their warm and bright smile. Dalila and Alejandra particularly stood out. Very proactive with nice, genuine, caring service. Kudos to this 2 passionate women
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Zora W.
21 november 2022, 11:33 pm
Lovely food we has loads of starters all fab my favourite was cheesy corn on the cob, mains are good good selection of wines and spirits
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Hugh P.
19 november 2022, 8:12 pm
Price ok. Venue good. But service too eager. Main came 5 mins after starter, but then it took 15 mins to get a bottle of Corona Nachos starter was delicious, however Enchiladas were terrible. Would recommend, but expect hit and miss for service/food.
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javier f.
19 november 2022, 3:55 pm
Cool place with affordable prices, something difficult to find in Dubai!
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Joe W.
10 november 2022, 3:02 pm
Decent. HH is good value
A bit loud. Prefer if you could also sit/drink outside.
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Daniel M.
8 november 2022, 9:52 pm
Rinconcito en Dubai con ambiente latino, buena música y comida abundante y rica. El servicio de camareras muy bueno, simpático y muy encantadoras. Tienen happy hour de Corona y tacos a probar en otra ocasión!
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F D.
2 november 2022, 4:52 pm
Good food good drinks but it was a bit weird when the waitress handed me the card machine to add a tip when there was already a 10% gratuity added on my bill for a table of 2 people.
The food is off the charts, the drinks are lethal, and the atmosphere is straight up wicked. They've got all the classic Mexican Food Truck dishes you love, but they also take things to the next level with creative and innovative plates that'll make your taste buds dance. And let's not forget about the drinks — the bartenders are mixologists in the truest sense, crafting cocktails that are as del icious as they are visually stunning.
But what really sets Chalcos apart is the vibe. It's got a chill, relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel like you can let your hair down and just be yourself.
So, if you're looking for a dining experience, head on over to Chalcos Cantina … – show
I would understand the higher price if the quality was at least as good as in the beginning. But in this case this was my last visit there. … – show
We ordered couple of margaritas with premium tequila. Being my family in business of liquor, i have knowledge of it. We were standing right next to the bar while bartender was making our drink. We witnessed that he didn’t use the premium tequila we ordered. We ordered check. We were charged with premium tequila even though it was not used. We told them that we did not get premium one as we s aw him putting regular tequila they had. They lied and charged us so much extra without us receiving what we ordered. … – show
I am sorry to hear about your experience. My name is Edgar and I am one of the partners here at Cantina. I have investigated what happened with your order. Yes you are right they made your margaritas with Jose Cuervo at the beginning but they realized the mistake and kept those margaritas back. They made the next round with Don Julio and that is what they served your table. I checked the cameras and that is correct. I am truly sorry with the misunderstanding. They made a mistake but they corrected it. I feel terrible for what happened. Please allow us to comp a drink for you next time you visit us. … – show
Service was great initially. Chips and salsa and the guacamole were excellent.
However, things took a turn for the worse with our beverage order. We ordered 3 margaritas which were meant to have premium tequila over the house (Jose Cuervo). Being that we are on vacation, a little splurge was on our mind to begin with.
My family is in the business, so watching the bartender/owner prepare our margaritas was painful b ecause he used Jose Cuervo for all 3.
Upon confronting the wait staff (1 person), the bartender/manager had the waitress show us a bottle of the premium tequila we ordered like a piñata as if it justifies his thievery.
We ultimately had no way to prove his theft, so paid the bill and left. Hopefully future patrons don’t fall for the same tricks. … – show
Venue good.
But service too eager.
Main came 5 mins after starter, but then it took 15 mins to get a bottle of Corona
Nachos starter was delicious, however Enchiladas were terrible.
Would recommend, but expect hit and miss for service/food.
A bit loud. Prefer if you could also sit/drink outside.
Tienen happy hour de Corona y tacos a probar en otra ocasión!