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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1120 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (714) 467-2272
Website: https://elbarcocantina.com/
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Mexican cantina located in Santa Ana, CA. Serving specialty drinks and seafood.
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Reviews
Anamarie Andrade
I had really been excited to try this place for a while. Today was the day, I finally went, and was truly disappointed. The food looked ok, and the drinks look amazing. Unfortunately neither of them were any good. The prices were definitely way overpriced for the food and drinks being so unsavory. I will definitely will not be returning, or recommending this place to anyone.
… moreMichael Garcia
My first visit was amazing as I sat at the bar with my cousin and enjoyed appetizers and drinks. We were served on by Jose and Antonio, which both dudes deserve 5 stars across the board! Unfortunately on my second visit with my wife, it was a disappointing experience. On Saturday February 24th around dinnertime we were seated directly behind the dancefloor where the mariachi never played due to delays. Our female server was nowhere to be found after taking our order. After receiving our food, I waited about 45 minutes before finally waiving her over to bring our check. Once the bill was paid for I asked for a refill on my soda, to my surprise she stated that she would need to charge me for an additional soda. I was perplexed as I had just been waiting for a refill to enjoy with my dinner, yet she never came around once to check on us. I must say that I have never been to any restaurant where I was asked to pay for a refill due to the bill already being paid. I really want to support small business in Santa Ana, but after this experience I doubt that I will endorse this location to anyone.
… moreHarvey R
Worse shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had
It was really disgusting
It tasted like someone threw a gallon of lemons juice and Clamato in a bowl and called it a day
I’m never ever ever ever coming back to eat here….
… moreIt was really disgusting
It tasted like someone threw a gallon of lemons juice and Clamato in a bowl and called it a day
I’m never ever ever ever coming back to eat here….
Branden Luxander
Honestly, the Best Bar&Grill spot in O.C . @ElBarco
The food and drinks are amazing , I’ve been here more than 8x and I cannot ever complain, the Food ,Drinks ,Customer Service and Live music is 10/10 ! The entire staff is Amazing [ *Mar Y Tierra,*Guacamole,Gov. tacos.]
… moreThe food and drinks are amazing , I’ve been here more than 8x and I cannot ever complain, the Food ,Drinks ,Customer Service and Live music is 10/10 ! The entire staff is Amazing [ *Mar Y Tierra,*Guacamole,Gov. tacos.]
Oscar V
First time going there. I went with my friend Nick Lopez.
Great food. Fish chicharrones are to die for.
I will be back
… moreGreat food. Fish chicharrones are to die for.
I will be back
Carlos G
The beers were great. I like the Morena.
The empanadas w/ the green sauce were .
I had the Ensenada Taco w/ shrimp & a Gobernador. Gobernador was my favorite.
Tons of table space, good bar seats & lots of TVs.
I’m looking forward to comin back here.
… moreThe empanadas w/ the green sauce were .
I had the Ensenada Taco w/ shrimp & a Gobernador. Gobernador was my favorite.
Tons of table space, good bar seats & lots of TVs.
I’m looking forward to comin back here.
Eddie Hernandez
Ok place to come and get an appetizer or quick bite like tacos. Had the aguachiles and 2 tacos. The meat was good for the tacos de asada and Al pastor. The flight of margaritas was bomb, you can tell they use real fruit to make them, tamindo, pepino and watermelon.
… moreLizet Guerrero
I’ve gone there a couple of times and not sure what happened to the quality of the food, but it very disappointing. The calamari was rubbery, not at all fresh. Tried their Mai Tai and it was terrible. I will say, their steak and potatoes were bomb!
… moreElvia Penaloza
Such a great place! We had our anniversary lunch here. I had the Alta mar and my husband had the surf and turf, so delicious! The octopus was cooked perfectly, I was very impressed.The waitstaff was very tentative. Overall 10/10!
… moreRazor Sharp
First time trying this place after seeing it on social media.
Food: 7/10
Freshness: 10/10
Flavor: 6.5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
The food was fresh and clearly made with quality ingredients, but the flavor just wasn’t quite there yet. I ordered the shrimp boil it was decent, but lacked seasoning and depth. I also tried the Mar y Tierra plate. The overall dish was good, though the chicken didn’t stand out. The breaded shrimp, however, was a pleasant surprise crispy, flavorful, and definitely not the typical frozen kind.
The service was excellent. Staff were very attentive, and I saw them go above and beyond while celebrating a guest’s birthday, which was great to see.
Prices are on the higher side, which I feel isn’t quite justified yet considering the flavor. Maybe once they’ve fine-tuned their recipes, the price point will feel more worth it.
Would I come back? Definitely. I’m hopeful they’ll dial in the flavors by my next visit.
… moreFood: 7/10
Freshness: 10/10
Flavor: 6.5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
The food was fresh and clearly made with quality ingredients, but the flavor just wasn’t quite there yet. I ordered the shrimp boil it was decent, but lacked seasoning and depth. I also tried the Mar y Tierra plate. The overall dish was good, though the chicken didn’t stand out. The breaded shrimp, however, was a pleasant surprise crispy, flavorful, and definitely not the typical frozen kind.
The service was excellent. Staff were very attentive, and I saw them go above and beyond while celebrating a guest’s birthday, which was great to see.
Prices are on the higher side, which I feel isn’t quite justified yet considering the flavor. Maybe once they’ve fine-tuned their recipes, the price point will feel more worth it.
Would I come back? Definitely. I’m hopeful they’ll dial in the flavors by my next visit.