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Mexicali Cocina Cantina
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Studio City
"my Margatini."(4 Tips)
"Best "skinny" margarita = Jessica Simpson margarita."(3 Tips)
"delicious and the Cadillac Margarita"(19 Tips)
"... cheese enchiladas, green rice and black beans, quacamole and Strawberry..."(2 Tips)
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All the food is excellent. Fab cocktails. Can get really busy during peak times so best to get here early. Nothing wrong with midday margaritas :)- Christina AnwarSeptember 29, 2014Best happy hour. Mini chicken burritos, queso fundido, lobster quesadilla, blue crab enchiladas, blue crab quesadilla, cheese enchiladas, green rice and black beans, quacamole and Strawberry margarita
- Glen DobbsJanuary 4, 2015Love this place. The staff is great and the margaritas are freshly prepared with top notch components. The cuisine of Mexican and Californian influences are perfectly paired with my Margatini. Cheers
MarisaSeptember 12, 2011Just order a pitcher of the Skinny Girl margs and thank me later. All the food is authentic and delicious. Ambiance is perfect, right in the heart of Studio City's main drag.
A staple in the Stu for good reason: consistently good food and tasty drinks by super friendly bartenders.
Krista ThomasOctober 20, 2011Had the lobster tacos and Lisa Baertlein had the fish tacos -- both AWESOME. Super cheap prices on Happy hour drinks made the whole thing affordable as well. Read more- Brittany WilsonJanuary 21, 2011The Mexicali Dos is perfect if you can't decide what to get! The Pomegranate Margarita is delicious and the Cadillac Margarita is really strong!
JenniferMarch 9, 2015The Margatini is a ridiculous drink. Ask for some olives on the side and pretend you're in Austin, drinking a Mexican martini.
The Rotisserie Chicken is the bomb! The Tacos and Enchiladas were yummy.
Stream GardnerApril 4, 2012I've been here a couple of times. They have a very interesting variety and fusion of foods. My friends liked the Margaritas. Non-Drinker-Me .
Peter LorimerJanuary 9, 2011Fish dish dodgy today. Would stick to reg Mexican food. Awesome amb and service. Would still recommend. Drinks are great and fabulous Salsa and chips.
www.samproof.tv @SamproofOctober 6, 2015Blah crab and shrimp burrito kicks ass. Green Rice is a must
Bring earplugs. The acoustics make it sound like a Deep Purple concert no matter how busy the place is!
Steven RaffMarch 11, 2013Everything is great here and most of the male waiters are ridiculously hot. If only they were gay.... :-/
Jennifer SantulanFebruary 19, 2014I've made a believer out of everyone I've brought here in the crab and shrimp burrito 😍
robin colemanJune 9, 2010Try a skinny margarita! And seabass wrapped in banana leaves... Not an ordinary place! Great people watching while sitting on the patio as well!
Derek JonesFebruary 11, 2015Not at all Mexican, but that does not mean the quality is poor...it's great! Grab the kobe beef tacos and a margatini!- Brittany WilsonJanuary 30, 2011All of the servers and hosts are men, and very good looking men at that. Ladies, enjoy yourselves.
BravoJanuary 29, 2010Margarita Mondays! Food is half off and there are deep discounts on Margaritas. -Alex Eusebio, Top Chef
Greg JohnsonMarch 20, 2010Get the Grilled Artichoke at Mexicali! Great food, lots of specials. Also the Shrimp and Crab salad is awesome.
Reg LSeptember 22, 2011Wifi is secured, but just aak your server for the password: they're happy to give it!
Cece TsouApril 21, 2010Such fun with friends-- especially margaritas at lunch and then breaking the bank at Lucky Brand next door-- yikes!
Kika DavisNovember 15, 2010Mon = 30% off food and they have a daily HH ON THE PATIO from 4-7pm and 11pm-1am.
Andy AustinJune 20, 2013Make sure to order a shot of tequila to dump in your weak excuse for a margarita.
Elizabeth BuckApril 22, 2010Extensive tequila menu. Be sure to "call" your tequila preference when you order a margarita.
Adam CorrieaNovember 27, 2011The margarita just tasted like lime water, the rice was certainly not spanish rice, the salsa that came out with the chips may as well have been tomato paste, no flavor or spice.
BaumAugust 1, 2011No reason to eat here-- even El Torito serves better food. Apparently the restaurant is having an identity crisis as to whom they wish to cater to. Save your money and eat next door at Umami or Chipot
Celebrate Mexicali Mondays with 30% off the entire menu! Read more
Hashona BraunMay 29, 2011Disappointed with chips, salsa, sangria and tortilla soup, but grilled artichoke was good.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
(818) 985-1744
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Yes
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Free
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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