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Mad Beach Cantina, Madeira Beach, FL

Mad Beach Cantina

4.0
4
50 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Welcome to Mad Beach Cantina!
Mad Beach Cantina is your neighborhood spot that serves exciting contemporary Mexican cuisine with a blend of Florida flow, the creative and delicious dishes will have you coming back for more.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (727) 284-3990

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    John Carrington

  • Neighborhood

    Madeira Beach

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Lively

  • St. Petersburg

    Kid-friendly

  • St. Petersburg

    Good for groups

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Petersburg

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    Over an hour wait for entrees because they have a “fresh kitchen”. Every table had the same wait. We could hear other tables complaining and getting their meals for free for a variety of disappointing results. My steak was cold and flavorless, rice was cold and clumped refried beans were hot but clearly from a can. Steak should have come with a sauce. It did not. Every entree was awful and again an 70 minute wait to receive items that take no more than 10 minutes to prepare. The waiter was terrific. It was loud only because of a live acoustic band.
  2. GTester

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a bachelorette party on Cinco de Mayo. We were given a private outdoor room to celebrate. It was the best dinner we’ve all had. Not only was it Cinco de Mayo. But the restaurant was having a block party on the ground floor. They were quite busy. But you couldn’t tell. Our server Kyle was amazing. There was no lapse in getting food drinks or anything else. Could not have had a better experience!
  3. JeffS

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food, nice few but slightly pricey and ordered dessert but never got it, she came back 10 min later with the bill??
  4. Tessa

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    View and service was good. Food was not !! Pork tacos had little meat and no toppings. Fish tacos fried to a crisp, grouper dried out. Taquitos almost burnt and burrito served cold. Most mexican places offer chips and salsa gratis, not here, charged for not many. Would never go back or recommend to anyone
  5. Joanne

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    great beach location. good variety in menu. would recommend
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We ended up leaving before receiving any food or drink. We waited over 40 minutes after our drink order was taken and never received our drinks or apps. We walked out. We will never go back
  7. Tim1

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    SUPER slow. Drinks and food both. Food was pretty average. Drink order was wrong. Nothing about this says to go back again or recommend it. Wait staff spent far more time off the floor than on it.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend this place. Sante Fe egg rolls were outstanding and the terrace private dining was impressive.
  9. LisaK

    Indiana

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Michael was a great waiter, but he wasn’t assigned to us; he took us when no one else did………glad he did as he was good! Food was yummy! Cushions on benches are nice, until someone spills a drink…..then you are sitting on wet cloth!
  10. LizaF

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Good Mexican food at a reasonable price. Very good margaritas also reasonable. Noise level is a little high. Overall a good experience
  11. MareMare

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Did restaurant is extremely busy But that's because it was March break. The meal was excellent we really enjoyed everything
  12. JennyA

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Staff was very nice and attentive. Food was very bland even my 13 yr old who has picked up cooking and loves Mexican food and has tried birria tacos from many different restaurants was disappointed. Rice was over cooked and mushy, beans were very spicy. My tacos which the description said marinated had no flavor.
  13. YYZPJRPLAN

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal last night! Our server Ashley was A+! The food was delicious and I think very reasonable for original food. Great view too!
  14. TonyL

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Enjoyed our dinner at Mad Beach Cantina. We sat outside and it was very pleasant and not noisy at all. Food was very good. Highly recommend.
  15. KingHarborBluffs

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Started out great except they didn’t have the outdoor seating available despite reservation that stated outdoor. Looked bar patrons had taken over the patio tables. Waited over 20 minutes for our post dinner drink and just about as long to get check after request. Food was good though.
  16. JasonB

    Tampa

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty food and great service as always.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My brothers, their wives and my hubby decided to spend a week in Redington Beach and have had our share of bar food and fine dining. I decided to take the reins and find a restaurant for one of the nights and came across the Mad Beach Cantina , a nice break from wings, steak and grouper. Extra perk it was only a mile down the road. Thankfully everybody was on board with my choice. We pulled up to the restaurant and all of us were like WOW, this place looks like it’s right out of Cancun. Cole was our waiter and he was fantastic! Great young guy with a large personality and we enjoyed chatting with him. The food was fantastic! I loved the shredded chicken in the Quesadilla and overall, everybody enjoyed their dish. We will definitely be back and hopefully Cole will still be there!
  18. meamo

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Horrible Wait staff running around, kitchen short staffed, food quality lousy Restaurant dirty! Skip it!,
  19. GreatEveningOutIndoor

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food and wonderful drinks
  20. SheilaC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and the service was exceptional
  21. LennyW

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was ok.. not the best but not the worst.. some things like the barria tacos were very good though.. everything else was average .. nice view
  22. DaveD

    Naples

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very busy on a Saturday night. You definitely need a reservation. Staff hustles hard. Great food. We were surprised.
  23. Mrswillie45

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place! Super convenient on the main Street…options to eat outside or in…food choices were great and food was yummy. Fun drink choices and make your own margaritas …best sangria!! Definitely recommend!
  24. DanielW

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We've eaten here twice so far this trip. Excellent service (thank you Morena!), delicious tacos (the birria tacos!), the Mad Nachos are some of the best we've ever had, we loved the ceviche... everything we've had on the menu has been delicious. Highly recommended.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Perfect for a group dinner. Food was great and easy to share and entrees were big enough for two meals!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Unfortunately had to wait 40 minutes after reservation Server was excellent and so was the drinks Management needs to be overhauled - They committed to serving a table of 20 that came in after us and neglected 6 other tables Servers were apologetic Waited 1.5 hours for food. Restaurant was not busy
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot with good food and service!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Queso was sooo good. Has a little chorizo in it. Loved this place! Good location too
  29. SeanR

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Made reservations but still took hour to get food and when we got it was not good. Didn’t even match menu descriptions. Then you pay $7 for a beer on top do that while you wait. All in all was a $30 meal that cost over $100 there.
  30. chris

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    street tacos (beef shoulder) were the best tacos i have ever had. The front entry was over whelmed by people just trying to get there names on the wait list for a table( 1.5 hour wait). Large group (wedding dinner) over whelmed the entry wait staff and rest. and I think management did a disservice to there staff(wait times just for a drink were about 15 minutes) The salsa tasted like ketchup, but the veiw of the marina was exceptional.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    The food was ok, not great. There are better Mexican options. The service was slow and the margaritas were not good.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Daughter’s birthday
  33. ScottH

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great addition to Madeira Beach! Authentic Mexican food, great margarita options, and a fabulous inter coastal view. Staff was friendly and efficient. We will be back!
  34. lrb8547

    Naples

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sat outside the bar watching the big boats listening to the fun. Build your own margarita with suggestions from our waiter was wonderful. Food came quickly and was very good.
  35. Chip

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Great slot good food and service was great as well. Overlooks marina with some pretty serious boats !
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Maybe they were just having a bad night, but the guacamole was disgusting, hard to believe it was made on site as advertised. The salsa tasted like V8, or cold spaghetti sauce. Rice was a lukewarm, tasted like Uncle Ben’s microwave rice. Two orders of chimichanga came out—garnishes (guacamole/cheese/sour cream) on one plate — nothing on the second plate. Margaritas tasted watery and while there seemed to have been plenty of wait staff it was extremely disorganized. In good conscious, based on service and quality of food delivered tonight, I would not recommend or return to this restaurant.
  37. PickyEaters

    Naples

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Staff was great, food was not as good. The special drink was very odd. It had a very smoky aftertaste. For $14 it was disappointing. The chicken fajitas looked great but the chicken wasn’t seasoned at all. Just plain grilled chicken on a bed of onions and peppers. The tortillas that came with it were the size of small street tacos so it was hard to fill with the lettuce and other fixings. Still on the hunt for a great Mexican restaurant in the St Pete area.
  38. FSUParent

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great location, great setting. Service was slow. Waitress took drink orders after about 5 minutes but took a good 15 minutes before drinks were made. 2 different appetizers were ordered and came at two different times. Waitress was nice food was great, good value, just don’t know why it took so long to get drinks.
  39. Toutlaw

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a great experience…I was glad I had made a reservation because they were training someone at hostess and she seemed to be in the weeds a bit but sat us right away. Food and drinks were excellent but the bar was a bit backed up however that will not keep us from going back. Definitely worth a visit but I would make a reservation especially on a Saturday night they were very busy.
  40. KimL

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Mad Beach Cantina! The food was excellent and our waiter was great. We will definitely be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mad Beach Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 284-3990.

Mad Beach Cantina is rated 4 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Mad Beach Cantina

13205 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708-2645

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Madeira Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John Carrington

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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