Cantina at San Benito House

-- belated review from the drafts -- Absolutely love the ambiance and space of this restaurant!After ordering and paying for food at the bar, my friends and I found a table in the back on the patio. It's so spacious and gorgeous! We were surrounded by plants and there was a fireplace as well. A live band was playing as well and I could see kids dancing on the lawn in front of them and playing in the garden. This place felt like a home away from home -- warm, inviting, and accepting!The food was quite good as well & well-portioned. I got a Mission Style burrito with carne asada and I still had half of it for dinner!I didn't try any of the drinks but they had a variety of beers and margaritas to order as well.

HMB is just awesome, just love the vibe and the downtown strip.We have seen this place busy every Friday night as we take our kid to the nearby swim school, so we had to check it out.Order at the counter- Cool, not pretentious. The vibe is so cool with hardwood everywhere, no stools at the counter, I like that, old west vibe. Huge seating outside, so this place would be a perfect place to chill next to the fire pit have have some apps (4)Price: Got a margarita, chips/salsa/guac, Elote con queso, Cali Asada burrito, gulf shrimp tacos, after tax and tip $75!! (SF prices Yikes, 3)Food: Margarita wasn't really good (3), Chips/Salsa/guac (4), Elote con queso (4), Gulf Ship tacos (3), Cali burrito eh (3) (overall 3.5 OK)Service: Very helpful staff, so that was really nice (4)Overall: 3.5

Came here for a quick bite.Got a mango margarita and "street tacos" (carne asada x2, carnitas x1). It was delicious and hit the spot. Plenty of seating and free wifi.

Just popped in here while passing thru town with the family. What an amazing surprise! We were greeted at the bar in a friendly manner. He provided some suggestions for food and drink. Walking back past the bar we noticed it opened up to even more seating with heaters and a grass area for families. The drinks and food were delicious. We look forward to trying more menu items next time we are in town.

Great spot to get yummy food whilst soaking up sunshine. Their outdoor seating area is big yet also cozy and relaxed.Mix of Mexican and American cuisine which I'm sure makes everyone very happy.We ordered:- Chips, Salsa and Guac: great portions, well spiced, really fresh, delicious.- Mission Style Bowl: Big portion, again well seasoned and fresh- Street style tacos vegetarian: hit the spot but could potentially be upgraded a tad from shredded cabbage and corn to perhaps fried avocado or cauliflower. I'm glad I ordered the rice and beans with us because would have been a tad dull without it. - Impossible burger (previous visit): yummy, though remember it all fell apart fast but maybe that's just me being a messy eater ahem Lots of cocktail and beer options, friendly service. The ordering at the bar can get a tad awkward as you're just standing there but they are friendly. We had to wait 20ish minutes for our order to come out but all was fresh and definitely worth it.

Wow ! What a comfy place to have lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Nice place to sit outside w your pooch.Lots of beers to choose from along w margarita etc! I tried their Arnold Palmer since I was driving. One of the freshest I've ever had.Friendly service that was quick, friendly and efficient.Great Mexican food choices.We shared shrimp tacos and empanadas with some guacamole and seasoned chips. All were fabulous. Thanks Sandy for great and friendly service. We will be back the next time in town!

We went here a year and a half ago after the concierge at our hotel recommended it. When you walk in it just looks like a local bar but when you taste their food you know there is magic happening in the back! I have craved the CHICKEN CHILI VERDE for a full year and a half! I have called to see if they could ship it to Los Angeles or if they sell it on Goldbelly (they don't). It is so packed with beans & chicken and funny enough I'm not a fan of either but the whole dish just works!! Perfect for a cold winter day!! So stoked I finally got to eat the chicken chili verde again!!

Attended a baby shower here at the cantina over the weekend and we all had a blast. The venue was outdoors and it has a grassy patch, perfect for the kids to run about and get their wiggles out. It was also the perfect weather to bask under the sun. Such a family-friendly place! Food was fantastic, we had tacos with choices of carnitas, steak, chicken and what seemed like vegetable fry mix, for the vegan/ vegetarians alike. Our personal favorite were the elote con queso or corn with cheese. We also had a refreshing watermelon water. Staff were attentive and friendly. Bathrooms were clean and had a baby changing station which is a plus.Parking are mostly on the streets but we were able to spot one easily. We won a gift card with one of the games, so we would definitely be back!

Our family (with a toddler) has been to this place many times and we love it. The food is good and drinks are great. Indoor seating area by the bar has a few tvs with sports on. Bartenders and staff are good at their craft and welcoming. The big patio/garden is very spacious and pet friendly. Sometimes they have a DJ outside which gives this place a fun atmosphere. It's definitely a great balance of a place where adults can have fun but is also a fun (and safe) environment for kids.

This restaurant is located in downtown Half Moon Bay. The had a great outdoor area and pet friendly. The service was great. You had to order at the bar and then they serve you. The fish tacos were fresh and delicious! The street tacos on the other hand were dry and we tried all three kinds. Would not order again. But, I would order the fish! The ambiance was pretty cool. Very friendly atmosphere. I would come back for the fish tacos.