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Cantina Laredo- Worst meal EVER! Should have stayed on 30A

Beach Lover
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Last night after trying to eat at Amore and finding them closed, we decided to go ahead and go to Grand Boulevard. We figured since we were down on that end of 30A, then we were not too far from trying out Cantina Laredo.

I have not been on the SoWal Board in a while and didn't know what everyone thought of it.

Well- let me say- it is HORRIBLE! The margaritas are grossly over priced, and they lack flavor. Seriously- it was one of the worst dining experiences ever!!! I did have a bit of comic relief though. While waiting for our table and sitting at the bar- drinking a tasteless margarita- two single guys were next to me. The female bartender was making their guacamole. One of the guys asked what the seasoning was. She said- "oh it is my secret but feel free to stick your finger in it and lick it." :yikes:
I almost sprayed my tasteless tequila all over the bar! :floor:

The service was horrible. Our waitress disappeared- never made our tableside guacamole until our dinner arrived- at that point we told her to cancel our queso order- she then asked- "oh are you sure?". Fajita condiments were not brought until 10 minutes after the fajita meat arrived.

The food was so-so - I would compare it to something I would eat at Moe's for a lot less $!

Cantina Laredo is a rip off and it is hardly gourmet Mexican!!!!

I'm sticking to 30A from now on!!!! :clap:

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Beach Fanatic
#27
I have not tried Don Carlos. Where is it?

It's on Hwy 98 just east of the 30-A intersection on the north side. Not much atmosphere... really no atmosphere, but pretty good Mexican food. NOTE - they do not take Credit Cards.

It's worth a try. I like the enchaladas.
Beach Fanatic
#28
Try Destin Taqueria (208 Main Street, next to the post office) for wonderful, authentic food. All of the local Hispanic construction workers eat there! I have a report and some photos from there posted here: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=99578&view=findpost&p=1366810

I'm not sure if they have a full liquor license or just beer and wine.

This place is a bit too authentic for me. I guess I like the Tex-Mex the best. I found the food here to be very bland with odd items placed in tacos, for instance french fries. When I ordered a cheese enchalada I got an enchalada stuffed with onions topped with cheese.

I don't think they even have a beer and wine license, but could be wrong. Recently Destin Ice House Meat Market has been replaced with a Mexican Grocery.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#29
That is one overpriced strip mall if you ask me

Awesome description. We really didn't need anything more than phase one.
30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#30
Flip Flops Grill has burritos that are to die for. I had the Chicken Fajita burrito the other day and it was fantastic!

That is certainly good news:biggrin:
DuneAHH avatar
Beach Fanatic
#31
It's on Hwy 98 just east of the 30-A intersection on the north side. Not much atmosphere... really no atmosphere, but pretty good Mexican food. NOTE - they do not take Credit Cards.

It's worth a try. I like the enchaladas.

I thought the name of this Mex Rest. was Don Pedro's? If we're talking about
the same place, I too really like their food. And breakfasts are great (and not just Mex breakfast). Only beer & wine though.
JoshMclean avatar
Beach Fanatic
#32
Don Pedros has the best breakfast in the area.
Jennifer Steele avatar
Beach Fanatic
#33
Don Pedro's DOES have the best breakfast in Walton County, IMO. The breakfast burrito is my favorite, and the home fries are really home made skillet potatoes with onions and green peppers. The pancakes are good, too, as is everything else.
JoshMclean avatar
Beach Fanatic
#34
The country fried steak and home fries is delicious! I'm going there right now to get it!
CPort avatar
Beach Fanatic
#35
The country fried steak and home fries is delicious! I'm going there right now to get it!
shut up!:wave:
Beach Fanatic
#36
I thought the name of this Mex Rest. was Don Pedro's? If we're talking about
the same place, I too really like their food. And breakfasts are great (and not just Mex breakfast). Only beer & wine though.

Yep, you got the right place.
beachmouse avatar
Beach Fanatic
#37
Anyone feeling like trying out a place and reporting back to the rest of us? The Beachcomber did a story on local ethnic markets, and they mentioned that the Latino market next to where Coco's used to be (El Mercatino?) has some sort of lunch counter where they make Cuban sandwiches and such for take out.
seagrover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#38
If you go all the way into Destin, try Pepitos - good food but I have never tried the margaritas. Next to Old Time Pottery.:wave:
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#39
Don Pedro's DOES have the best breakfast in Walton County, IMO. The breakfast burrito is my favorite, and the home fries are really home made skillet potatoes with onions and green peppers. The pancakes are good, too, as is everything else.

I agree S1. great breakfast! and good lunch menu too. but not really a mexican restaurant, overall, IMO. They do serve some mexican dishes, but lots of others as well. great fries and BLT sandwiches!
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#40
If you go all the way into Destin, try Pepitos - good food but I have never tried the margaritas. Next to Old Time Pottery.:wave:

we used to really enjoy Cancun's in the Tuesday Morning plaza at crystal beach. but the quality really suffered about 5 years ago, and has been inconsistent since.

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