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Side Street Cantina

205 11st, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757.962.9993
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Ranked #30 of 874 restaurants in Virginia Beach
Price range: 5 AUD - 10 AUD
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: After-hours
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Dining options: After-hours
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

If you don't like to share your table and food with 4 INCH COCKROACHES (yea that's right... 4 inches) then DO NOT come here. While eating and drinking at the bar with my friend a HUGE COCKROACH ran right directly in front of us where we were sitting. Our obvious reaction was to scream and when we did the response... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We went there based on tripadvisor reviews and proximity to our hotel. The food was excellent, the restaurant quriky and great fun and the fresh maragaritas are absolutley amazing.

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Nampa, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My husband was grumpy when we pulled up, by all appearances his wife had chosen a dive, but when the food came we were both very pleased! Sweet and spicy are our favorite combo, and the ingredients were top-notch. My husbands parents came from across the border and we love this authentic Mexican with a twist. Highly recommend!

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Stuttgart, Germany
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Food and service was excellent on a slow Monday night. The Dragon Cerviche is not to be taken lightly, it took two caprehinas to put out the flames, but was oh-so-worth it. My companions had fish tacos and cheese enchiladas and spoke very highly of each. Plenty of chips and dip accompanied by excellent table-side guacamole (extra $). Will go... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We had fish tacos and chicken tacos. Chix were $1.50 for happy hour on a Wednesday! Food was awesome. Service was as good as possible. The Server had the entire section we were sitting in(maybe 10 tables). He was flying all over and kept it together very well. But that many tables can be challenging. I was wondering where his... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Side Street is one of those rare finds in a tourist town where you'll find a good mix of tourists and locals. Tourists will love the familiar dishes and wall mural by local artists while the regulars know Side Street for its night life. You'll have to stop in on a weekend to hear a band or DJ Aetgy but... More

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Cedar Grove, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We are visiting va. Beach for the first time and researched a bit ahead of time and purchased 4 groupons - 2 for side street cantina. Went there tonight, it wasn't overly busy but it is early on a Monday in the off season. I am always concerned how the service will be when we have a groupon and need... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Best cerveche anywhere according to my wife, who orders it every time we go(over 10 times).I like the Caifiornia Burrito, which has a little bit of everything Mexican in it. Most times we go it is not crowded, which we like, but last time on a Friday night, it was packed at the bar and overflowing into the dining rooom.... More

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

Chips and salsa were good. We also ordered guacamole was also tasty. My husband had chicken fajitas. It was a nice serving and tasted good. I had tortilla soup. This had lots of chicken breast and was very good. We were there for a late lunch and the only ones in the restaurant so they waiter was very attentive. The... More

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Freeport, Maine
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8 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Good chips and salsa, but pretty bland burrito/tamale combo meal. Music was loud and the lady behind the bar was not especially friendly or helpful.

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