Playa Cabana

We came here for dinner at 5:30 pm on a Monday. There were a few tables seated for dinner at the beginning of our reservation, and more tables were filled as the night went on. Walk ins are welcome here. I arrived 15 minutes early for the reservation. The waitress checked me in and brought me to the table immediately. She came to check if I wanted a drink while waiting. I ordered a Modello ($9) to pass the time. When the full table was seated, both the waitress and bar tender came to check in on us. The staff were very attentive here! We ordered Salsa and Chips for the table and another Modello. Both came promptly. You could tell the Salsa was made fresh today with enough time for the flavours to marinate. It had a nice consistency; thin enough to pass a chip through but thick enough that you could pile it onto the chip. There was a strong garlic flavour with a hint of smoke. The chips were freshly fried, with the right amount of salt. I highly recommend this to start. My friends ordered 2x shrimp and 2x baja fish tacos. Both said they were tasty and would recommend these items. I ordered the shrimp burrito. The portion size was excellent, like getting a large burrito from one of the chains (Burrito Boyz/Fat Bastard). It was a wet burrito with guacamole, salsas, and queso all around. I liked the shrimp to filling ratio. The shrimp was perfectly cooked...nice and juicy. I took half the burrito home to have another time. This burrito is 2x the price of the same sized burrito at one of the chain restaurants. I can't say it's worth it even though it tasted great and was well executed. The space kept a similar look to the old bar, East Thirty Six, with added elements of Mexicana. There was an odd musty smell throughout the restaurant. Overall, this place is worth a try and a good addition to the area.

November 5, 2024 on Google

Very chill atmosphere, good music and decor. All of the food was good - tacos, guacamole, burritos, steak - good flavour, good serving sizes. Margarita was perfect.

October 5, 2024 on Google

Hi! I loved this place and it was very very good at the beginning! Then I started telling my friends to go because it was good the first time, just 2 weeks later I came and the lady just saw us and was soo critical but then we decide to ignore it. Next time (I’ve been here 3 times) I went with some friends and we were going everyone on their own we just wanted to it in the same place so we can all leave together to the place that we wanted to go, but then the lady noticed that we were more than 6 and started saying that everything was one bill and the 18% uknow but we told her the truth that we were separeted we were even on different tables but because we knew each other it was the same. I do understand but also they were so judgmental idk if it’s because we speak Spanish or what. But I’ll go again because of the food and nothing more and am thinking of going again they are soooo bad, the food it’s the only thing keeping them alive actually. 🫶 I will always say the truth in this things!

September 6, 2024 on Google

Incredible food, atmosphere and service! Everything was so fresh and the flavours were outstanding! Our server Harper gave us the best recommendations and made our night a memorable one :) Highly recommend this awesome place!

September 4, 2024 on Google

We sat inside as my friend is sensitive to heat. Only complaint was my seat had me with the sun blasted on my face; maybe a nice curtain would be good for that particular window, especially in summer. I ordered the bistec and my friend ordered the chilaquiles. Food was delicious and nicely presented. I ordered the Tres leches for dessert but was sooo full after. Would definitely go here again.

August 16, 2024 on Google

Came for lunch at 12:20 and left around 230. Service is really really slow. Foods really good. A little over priced. Like $17 for a cocktail 😂. 4 people was around $200 for tacos. For the service we got the price should be cheaper. But the food was good Cauliflower tacos were amazing Pollo Crispy rings was good Chorizo taco was just ok, kinda dry Guacamole and chips were also good

June 24, 2024 on Google

Stopped by here today for a drink. I had a Coca-Cola from Mexico (didn’t even know that was a thing!) and my girlfriend had a margarita which she said was great. We also had some quesadillas to share, they were wonderful and would happily come back here to try the rest of the food. Staff was very friendly.

May 14, 2024 on Google

Always a reliable taco joint. The nachos are super filling and delicious. The tacos are huge. Really enjoyed the baja fish and shrimp (albeit shrimp taco was a touch sweeter than expected) but would not order the cauliflower again. Not the best filling in my opinion because the sauciness makes the cauliflower too soft and also weakens the taco shell.

May 12, 2024 on Google