La Cantina Bay

Reviews

• Cesar Z.

  star star star star star 17 June 2026

  My wife and I planned to take our kids to Bayville Adventure park.  We were running late and needed a place to take the kids.  I'd been dying for some Mexican food and La Cantina Bay came up.  I'd seen that one of the things that separates them from the other restaurants in the area was their customer service.  The other reviews did not lie.  This place was fantastic.  From the minute we stepped through the door we felt welcomed.  The view from any of the tables is pretty great, we sat window side and had a great view of the water and the park.
  
  Right off the bat, my kids also loved it because they offered several flavors of "Jarritos" (fantastic Mexican soda).  We had the Nacho appetizers, it was a great choice.  The pico de gallo was fresh, the black beans were flavorful, the beef was juicy and the chips were nice and warm.  The nachos did have a bit of kick so watch out if you have little ones.
  
  While on the topic of kids, they had a pretty good kids menu.  My son had the cheeseburger.  This thing was huge and I"m pretty sure it was had made, my son demolished it.
  
  I had the steak fajitas, absolutely amazing.  The steak and onions, peppers came out on a searing hot skillet.  It came with a side plate with the refried beans, fresh guac, more pico de gallo and some of the freshest tortillas.  My wife the had the steak burrito, this thing was the size of a football.  And I stole a bite from my wife, I wished I'd had that as well.  If you wanted place to sit down and enjoy an authentic meal, with a great view this is the place.  What also made it great was the fact that they catered to kids.  They stayed calm before the park and let my wife and I eat in peace.  This is definitely a go-to place.

• Paul H.

  star star star star_border star_border 11 June 2026

  During the past year they obtained their liquor license and it's no longer BYOB. I do miss the BYOB and it seems that they may have lost some regular customers that were attracted to BYOB. I must say that a glass of house wine (generous pour) at $7 IS reasonably priced.
  
  Earlier this month I visited again and upon arrival I was greeted by owner/chef Jose Morales who just happened to be standing in the open kitchen facing the customer entrance.
  
  White board specials continue to be featured without pricing and are priced high. (See my previous review.)
  
  I had the chicken francaise and it was tasty with a generous portion.
  
  The chicken francaise came with a side of pasta. The wait staff asked me what sauce I wanted and I ordered vodka sauce, just as a member of my party was having with penne and chicken as their main course. When I received the bill I was surprised to see an additional $5 charge for vodka sauce and I questioned the wait staff, especially since he didn't mention any additional charge when he took my order. He said that he'd ask the manager about the charge. When he returned to take my charge card to settle the bill I asked him about the charge and he told me that the manager confirmed to him that was indeed the correct charge.
  
  In my opinion that's just poor customer service not to tell the customer that there would be an additional $5 charge for vodka sauce when the wait staff asked me for the type of sauce AND perhaps even poorer customer service for the wait staff not to get back to me about my inquiry.

• Jennifer E.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  Great fajitas!! Delicious margs, and out of this world pork chop! This place has it all. The pasta and sauces are great too. At a new location in Bayville with a punch of flavor and the sweetest staff.

• Sam S.

  star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

  Yes they finally have a liquor license, plenty of beers and all tequilas !!! The food is very good almost like homemade the fajitas were gynormous, and delicious, we also tried the shredded pork it was very well flavored and the view of the water with the Mexican music in the background made you feel like you're on vacation

• Eileen S.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  So lucky to have this restaurant in our little town of Bayville.  All of the Mexican dishes we've tried are delicious.  I haven't had an opportunity to try the Italian dishes but my friends who have - say they are delicious as well. All of the people who work here are friendly and give great service. Love, love love this place.