La Cabana Restaurant

09/14/09

Good for margaritas, bad for food

by nswolf at Citysearch

I have tried this place several times and have been disappointed in my food each time, with a new menu item tried each time. Really mediocre food.

They do have a large selection of tequilas and if you just want to go out for margaritas this place isn't a bad choice.

• Pros: good margaritas
• Cons: mediocre food and bad parking

09/11/09

Lousy place for food delivery.

by Dan Rodriguez at Citysearch

I ordered a combination plate, for delivery. I said no cheese, it had cheese. I said flour tortillas, they gave me corn. The beans were cold, the rice was dry, the tamal, though not greasy, was loaded with fat and discolored, and had no sauce over it. The tortillas were cold, hard and chewey, and the chips rubbery.

I expect better than this, after paying $18 with the tip.

The only pro was that the delivery man was personable and nice looking.

I will not order delivery from them again, and I don't recommend them. Dan

• Pros: none
• Cons: Worse than steam table

08/02/09

Twice Bitten

by wisemama at Citysearch

We made the mistake of going twice with family and couldn't back out! This place has the worst Mexican food EVER!! No cilantro in anything, the guacamole has like mayonnaise and other unfamiliar seasonings or chemicals added. It made me desperately wish for Taco Bell. It was very crowded and especially noisy with super bad guitar playing in background. Just awful and worst of all, I knew it!! You can somewhat judge a place by their chips and salsa. Did I mention the COLD stale chips?? Margaritas taste like old bottled syrup stuff. I don't get why this place is popular??? Oh... Venice that's why!!! I'LL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN!

• Pros: Open til 3am
• Cons: Food, Cold Chips & Margaritas

04/27/09

Very Mediocre food

by Txta at Citysearch

For a business that has been around for so long, I don't understand why.

Ordered what should be one of the tastiest diners, the carnitas plate. It was a complete mis-mash of pork pieces. A few soft pieces mixed in with fatty ones, the chewey pieces tasted like something gridded and scrapped of the grill. (Uck!)

Have never had such terrible mixture of meat. And with extra thick, (1/4'') pancake corn tortilla's, found they were way too filling!

What kind of Gringo do they think I am?

This one is defiantly off my list!

• Pros: nice atmosphere
• Cons: thick tortillas'?

02/11/09

Very Traditional Mexican Restaurant in a cozy setting.

by sharonm777 at Citysearch

I was taken here on a date and was pleasantly surprised. The place does not look so pretty from the outside, but once you walk in you get warmly greeted by the ladies at the door. We went on a Tuesday night and it seemed pretty crowded like it was the weekend. We got seated right away in a very big roomy booth. The place has a very cozy ambience and has a lot of Mexican charm. The servers are very professional and attentive. I was said to hear that they only served Fajitas during the weekend. I rarely get to go to a Mexican restaurant, and so having Fajitas would have been such a big treat for me. That is something they should think about serving ALL the time. My margarita was okay, nothing too great. Honestly got the worst headache the next morning but that may have to do with the fact that I do not drink often. However, I have tasted way better margaritas elsewhere. They do have a really nice menu with very authentic Mexican dishes like enchiladas, ceviche, albondigas, burritos, and quesadillas. I went with the El Verde burrito with chicken. When I got my dish it was huge and it came with a lot of rice which I love. It was strange how it came with fresh tomatoes inside the burrito, but hence you can tell it was freshly made. I ate only half of my burrito and took the rest home. Filled me up quick. Oh and you can see the lovely Senora making fresh tortillas within view from where we were sitting. That was very cool. Our food was served right away. I would definitely come here again, but it would be on a weekend so I can try out their Fajitas!!!!

• Pros: Ambience, Large portions, Service
• Cons: Parking, Exterior of Restaurant, No Fajitas on Menu!!!

12/01/08

Authentic

by dondata at Citysearch

If authentic your looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant then this is it. Make sure to get the nachos.

• Pros: Great Food
• Cons: Too Dark

08/13/08

Great Food!

by AngelaKP at Citysearch

I love this place. The atmosphere is great and the food is authentic. I eat here about once a month. Yum!

08/12/08

Bad Food

by BMiramontes at Citysearch

This place is over price. The place acrosss street (Casablanca) is a lot better. The food was bad and service was ok.

• Pros: open late
• Cons: bad food

05/11/08

Greattttt

by lizwombocker at Citysearch

Great food. I got the cheese enchilada combo and the enchiladas were amazing. Their salsa and chips are great too. I liked it because it wasn't heavy, sometimes Mexican restaurants make their food too heavy, too cheesy, greasy, etc. but La Cabana doesn't. Their food is awesome and does not leave you feeling bloated. I ate the whole plate and I'm a tiny person and didn't feel full. It was great. Cool atmosphere too, and fun singers!

• Pros: Great Food, Open late, Fun atmosphere, Great place to come with friends
• Cons: Parking is hard, & it gets very busy here

04/07/08

LOVE THIS PLACE

by mory at Citysearch

Went here for diner with friends and loved it. Their drinks are the best. Nice crowd too. Priced well.

• Pros: Great Time
• Cons: none