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Review Fat Fish Cantina Grill - San Diego

Janette S.
Love this place! So good! Good service. The enchiladas suiza are amazing! Nice fire pits....good bar area. Nice patio. Parking is ok. Sometimes tough. Right near the beach, one block..... take a stroll after dinner!
Andrea McCauley
The mix of flavors were so delightful. I had the shrimp enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce and my husband had surf and turf tacos. Paired with a simply perfect bloody mary, it was so delicious. The owner's daughter was sweet and a joy to talk with about the general area, giving us great tips for our trip. Worth a visit if you want great food in kick back place with a cool Cali vibe.
Michael Lis
Great service and clean spacious atmosphere in the heated outdoor area. Had to go with local favorite fish tacos and wife got chicken enchiladas. Both were outstanding with flavor and balance. Would definitely recommend both plates and their extensive margherita and tequila menu. Plus free chips and salsa is never a bad thing.
Sabrina Lauv
Came before dinner rush and was served promptly. We got the Mexican corn, fish taco (2.50ea on Thursday) and lobster taco ($6). The corn was okay, but not as good some of the ones Ive had. I thought the fish taco was okay, but I really enjoyed the lobster in the lobster taco. I wish they made the tortilla and filling for it smaller to fit the amount of lobster that was actually in it. When I took out a piece of the lobster (they were chopped small like small shrimp size) and ate it itself, it was delicious, but together everything else kinda overwhelmed the taste. We ordered the churro dessert as well and it was delicious. The churro is fried fresh and it goes well with the raspberry sauce and whipped cream. Did not taste nutella in it though.
Kate Sopova
I love their in house margarita and shrimp tacos!!! Yummmm :) Desided to try the Lobster bisque soup last time I was there and absolutely loved it! So I would say those three are my fav so far.. Always experience good service in Fat Fish. No complains. Keep up a great job guys! :)
Daria Stellwag
Fat Fish Cantinagrill was a very pleasant surprise. We weren't quite certain what to expect when we arrived, but we were immediately pleased with our choice. The restaurant was clean, we enjoyed the rustic decor, and the outdoor heaters kept us nice and toasty throughout our dining experience. We were greeted immediately, seated where we requested. Our waiter was attentive, able to thoroughly answer our questions about the menu, and made good recommendations. The food was delicious, well seasoned, and the portions were generous! The salsa they served with the chips was the best! It was incredibly flavorful with just the right amount of heat.
Anu
This place is a true gem. We LOVED the food here. It was an easy walk from the hotel we stayed. The vegetarian tacos was hands down the best I’ve had anywhere in the US. We loved the Sangria and Margaritas but felt the alcohol was less.
Lawana Ofisa
Loved this place. Food was delicious. Good place to visit when you're with minors at 9pm in this area. Other places wouldn't serve food to us because of my teen boys which is understandable due to the alcohol. But we wanted to eat dinner near the beach. This place let us sit by fire pit outside even though they were getting ready to close. Would definitely return.
Angel Lindquist
Excellent place had a couple margaritas and beers, food was really good had the shrimp and fish tacos both were excellent, for the main course we had the lobster special, it was excellent, the have handmade tortillas, excellent, they also give you chips and salsa that are amazing, we sat at the bar with Lisa, excellent service, despite the bar being pretty full she took excellent care of us, will definitely be back.
Sarvagya Bhargava
Yup. The fish here was so good it made me well up. I cannot recommend this highly enough. My server was awesome too. She suggested everything and everything was super awesome. I wish I could remember her name.
Alex Watson
We went for the fish tacos and we were not disappointed. They had a special going on, so I was gonna order a plethora of tacos expecting them to be tiny. Thankfully, our server warned us, and I went with two to start. They were fresh, tasty, and a nice size. We'll be returning next time we're in San Diego.
Trudy Holloway
I'm from out of town. I was referred by locals a month ago and came then. It was fantastic! So I came back today. So delicious. Not your average Mexican food and recipes. Everything is so flavorful. Enchilada sauce so juicy. That's the best way to explain it. It's light, full of sliced onions and bell peppers. It sits lighter on the stomach. Love the chicken taco. Unique in that they put arugula , cotija cheese, and tomatoes on their juicy marinated chicken. Margaritas delicious. It's a home run! Give it a shot. Salsa a tad spicy. So careful us weaklings.😜
Ankit Sood
excellent taco Tuesday location, with extremely well priced, and delicious tacos. you get pork, carne or chicken option for street tacos. Pork and carne were amazing flavor!! service is quick, and ambience is light and friendly
Yana Shostak
Very nice place with friendly staff and good food. Lobster tacos are very tasty! :) I’ll definitely visit Fat Fish again.
Patty Flebotte
I love Fat Fish...the staff here is amazing, everyone is so friendly and nice. Your right by the beach so you can go for a walk after or before your meal or drinks. They have killer drinks and a firepit in the middle of the room. It's a great atmosphere to be in.
Katharina Godts
We come every year, never disappointed. The food is delicious. Because they have such a big bar, it is pretty noisy . Better have a few drinks yourself!
Anish Thakkar (Doc Thakkar)
Come to this place, located right at the end of the PB strip, and you'll see that it definitely tries to maintain a mode of operation that places it as an affordable gourmet restaurant. This explains the higher-than-most prices given its Mexican genre, and my experience definitely validates their claim. I came during happy hour and enjoyed $4 margaritas while waiting for my friends. The margarita was classic, semi-strong, and delicious! They complimented their house-made tortilla chips and fresh-made salsas wonderfully - not too salty, and robust in flavor. I particularly recommend the creamy habanero salsa! I came during happy hour and enjoyed $4 margaritas while waiting for my friends. The margarita was classic, semi - strong, and delicious! They complimented their house-made tortilla chips and fresh-made salsas wonderfully - not too salty, and certainly robust in flavor. I particularly recommend the creamy habanero salsa! Now on to the entrée: I ordered the carne asada and shrimp tampiquena, which featured a juicy steak (I ordered medium) and shrimp enchilada. It was plated beautifully with slices of fresh avocado adorning the steak. The enchilada was rich, cheesy, and had plenty of run-off sauce that I enjoyed with the rice and beans. A delicious and hearty meal. Check out Fat Fish Cantinagrill! 2 thumbs up from this guy!
Lidia Simpson
We loved everything from the food, service and the Margarita I ordered. Our server was fantastic and chipper and the manager was kind and personable. We had the best service/food in a lllooonnggggg time anywhere at this place. Thank you for a wonderful experience, Fat Fish!
Tim Christian
Some of the best food ever! The Waiter was knowledgeable and his recommendation was spot on. I highly recommend Fat Fish!
David Daniels
Mexican style seafood kicked up a notch or two. Calamari appetizer was surpringly great. The seafood combination plate was just great! The carne asasa tostada & shrimp enchilada plate was also superb. Endless chip and salsa. Reasonably priced Right near the beach. Don't miss this one
Simone Scurzoni
Best margarita in town. Period. Aubrie at the bar and all the staff are amazing. Also check out their tacos and you won't be disappointed
Mike Curran
Super fun dinner at Fat Fish. The food and vibe were amazing and The service was great too! Chris, the manager I think, came to check on us a couple times which was cool!! Great place. Def will return.
Iracema Pell-Schaver
Great place to eat! Great location, atmosphere, service and food! Walking distance from our hotel while vacationing in SD! The churros were delicious!!!
Bree Skalski
Worst service ever. Place has gone downhill in the last 6 months. Food is okay but there is no comparison to Oscars, then u add the crap service and that’s that.
Laura Mohlenhoff
We always have a great time here. Dog-friendly patio, great margaritas, and excellent food!
Debra Girard
Lobster tacos to die for! Blood orange margaritas, I dream about!
Jody Garnett
We were a Walk In party of 10 on Taco Tuesday and were given a table within 7 minutes. Exceptional and attentive service of outstanding drink and food!! Thank you for the amazing evening. �
Dominique Pikpik
Très bon repas, on a pris les fish tacos et le Cabo bowl, portions plus que généreuses! Leur guacamole est délicieuse. Service attentionné.
Bambi Garza-Leon
I had the Iron Skillet.. it was so good. The meat was seasoned perfectly with a great flavor.
Jan Bray McKenney
First time here and the fish tacos were delicious.. Jackson makes the best margs...
Shari Justinger
The lobster stuffed mushrooms, excellent.. The trio of enchiladas, excellent..The drinks, you guessed it, excellent!! Try it if ur in P.B.
Aashay Thatte
Excellent food and ambience. Gets crowded most of the times and there's a waiting line on weekends. We had the carnitas chili verde which has pork carnitas, with green chili sauce, flour tortillas, beans and guacamole.<br/>The dinner menu is extensive with fat fish burrito on fire being a personal favorite. It is a combination of white fish and shrimp stuffed in a burrito with a side of black beans, cheese, sour cream and sliced avocado. Bit pricey, but the quality of food is definitely worth it.
Samiksha Seth
The name of the place leads you to think this is an almost all-fish cuisine. Nothing farther from reality! It is a truly Mexican kind of cuisine. Staff is helpful, menu quite wide. Portions are generous, local beer is tasty. Prices are commensurate. Fish? Yes, some.... Be sure to book, in the summer!
Meg
Great food, even greater people/service.  Staying at Crystal Pier and got take out from them again.  They did not hesitate when I asked about changes to items because of Mom's dietary restrictions.  A little pricey but more than worth it.  Might try them for breakfast tomorrow.
Ignacia Rojas
Muy rico! Recomiendo el Chicken Burrito, buenísimo y enorme!<br/>No había Carne Asada, raro porque era el ingrediente de muchos platos y tuvimos que cambiar la orden.
Jose Diego Celsi
I've always been a fan of FFC but after last lunch I was disappointed. The lobster taco was tasteless and the nacho dip was not spicy. The only thing that's somewhere ok was the lobster bisque. <br/>As a fan I'm not sure I will be coming any time now, time to look for another place for delicious lobster tacos, spicy sauce and lobsters bisque.
Nathan Kling
Pretty good food, good service! Worth the trip a little heavy on seafood not enough on expected mexican dishes! <br/><br/>
Traveler12
Nachos were awesome and service was good. I liked the chips and salsa very much. It was a little pricey but was worth it. Definitely will come back.
PSYoung
Small portions?. I ate here and thought the portions were very acceptable. The food was okay; our only complaint was the smell. Not sure if it was because tables had been wiped down with a dirty cloth or if the dumpster outside was a little ripe. If you're an extra large, biscuit & gravy eating mofo, shame on you and simply double your order and enjoy.
J Brown
Great atmosphere, had the seafood platter, tasted great! But it was more like a child size platter for 20$!<br/>Ridiculously small portions and I was still hungry after my meal.
All4Redd
Relaxed enviornment. Good food and happy hour specials. Good drinks. Not a fan of the fried fish taco. Shrimp taco on the other hand delish!
Kari L
Good food, slow less than great service. Fun decor.
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