SoCal Tacos Co. & Cantina — Restaurant in Miami

I was walking around and needed a place to stop to send a few messages and take a break and have a little cocktail and I happen to stumble across this little cute spot, I’m not disappointed!

Ambiance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love being able to sit here and watch all the people walk by while I’m either checking messages, talking on the phone or just enjoying the scenery. The ambiance is great, music will please all!

Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I happen to walk in and sit down without realizing that they were not open yet, they were so super gracious, they offered me what they could before they were open and once they were open a very sweet young lady came and took care of me and I have zero complaints! Good people!

Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I decided not to order off their happy hour menu because I was hungry, but the happy hour menu looks amazing and very well priced! I had the fish tacos, they were extremely fresh, well prepared and well seasoned and beautifully plated.

Cocktails ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I ordered a beer first and it was nice and cold and came with a cold glass, that was a very nice touch. Once I had my waitress I ordered a skinny vodka strawberry margarita and I was very pleasantly surprised! The drink was well balanced between liquor and ice and juice and the strawberries tasted like they were fresh squeezed, very happy with my choice and I will definitely be coming back!

Need a place to walk to in Brickell? and people watch? and have a few cocktails and some decent food this is your spot you have to come here and check this place out I...

Hands down some of our favorite tacos and arguably Miami’s best margarita (Gardener’s Margarita - voted 2017 best margarita in Miami by the Miami New Times) can be found at SoCal Cantina. Even though SoCal is located right on South Miami Avenue, it’s actually a little hidden. At first glance, it might seem like you’re walking into popular Brickell restaurant Dolores Lolita, but if you look to your immediate left, you’ll find SoCal.

What SoCal lacks in size they make up for in hospitality, awesome cocktails, and full-flavored tacos. Over the past few years, SoCal has become a watering hole for Brickell locals, where one can savor quality drinks, have good conversation, and enjoy the best #TacoTuesday in town ($3 tacos, $4 beers, and $5 classic margarita).

If you plan on paying them a visit, make sure to ask for the owners, Leo or AJ. You’ll often find them behind the bar engaging their patrons in conversation or showing them some mind-blowing magic tricks (yes, you read that correctly). In a city filled with beautiful, luxurious high-rises, exotic cars, and extravagant retail stores, it’s nice to find a place where none of that really matters. SoCal is an escape within the city. SoCal...

I used to visit this restaurant with great joy, eagerly sharing my glowing recommendations with friends and family. The ambiance, the food, and the overall experience always left me impressed. However, a recurring issue with the billing has completely tarnished my perception of this place.

Every visit, I'd notice an extra drink added to the bill, and I couldn't shake the suspicion that something wasn't right. Today, I decided to be meticulous. I kept track of our drinks on my phone, determined to uncover the truth. As we were nearing the end of our meal, the waiter asked the group if we knew how many drinks we had ordered. None of us responded, not wanting to give him the satisfaction.

When the bill arrived, sure enough, there were two extra drinks charged. Confronting the waiter, he conveniently claimed he didn't understand English, a clear tactic to avoid addressing the issue. This experience has shattered my trust in the integrity of the employees here.

Despite the many wonderful meals I've had, I will never return to this restaurant. It's deeply disappointing to see such deceitful practices, and I can no longer recommend this place in...