So first heads up. This restaurant is in the same strip mall as The Crows Nest. So parking is a pain. But if you are at all familiar with the harbor, Twin Lakes, or the area in general this shouldn't be a surprise. Now on to the food. I actually really like their food! I personally think their enchiladas are the best thing on their menu. I always get my dish with black beans and typically get a chicken enchilada. I really don't remember a time I've been disappointed. Back when I used to live closer, my best friend and I would come for the street tacos and we're never disappointed. I'm also unsure what chips they use/buy/make but they are good along with good fresh salsa. Service however can be hit or miss. Sometimes, like our most recent visit, it's great! Other times, lackluster at best. Honestly it depends how busy the bar is. Speaking of the bar, it can get LOUD thx to those sitting at the bar. So if you can sit more towards the entrance it helps. Overall, I'd recommend Cafe El Palomar if you're in the area

Food Very good taste authentic Service Quick friendly Ambiance Very bizzy but some how peaceful I took pics of all the art outside and the benches for sitting beautiful Try the lunch special #3 sope Very good

The food was ok, but it's really about the view and ambiance. Drinks are really tasty too. Chile verde was good but the rice and beans were lackluster, kinda bland. The salsa was great and worked nicely on the beans and rice though. We also ordered the jalapeño poppers and they were delicious - a lot of them came in the order as well.

The location is key here! Right on the beach and views were 5/5. The service was good and people were friendly, very casual atmosphere. The food was just OK - we got to combo fajitas, taco salad (mostly lettuce), tacos, steak rancheros. The spicy margarita was probably the best thing we ordered! No parking validation.