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Mad Beach Cantina, Madeira Beach, FL

Mad Beach Cantina

4.0
4
118 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
13205 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708-2645

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 118 people are saying

Mad Beach Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Kid-friendly

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mad Beach Cantina offers "beautiful views of the Gulf," a friendly atmosphere, and tasty margaritas. While some diners praised the "delicious food" and attentive service, others noted inconsistencies in service and authenticity. It's a "nice little hidden gem" for those seeking a pleasant beachside experience with drinks and casual dining.

118 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Got a table right away. Our server waited on a table that was sat after us before us. The food was great! Service could have been quicker and better!

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  2. Angela

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    If you're chasing vibes, this place delivers. Nestled above a marina with sweeping views of the inlet, the rooftop setup is hard to beat. The ambiance leans casual and breezy—perfect for an unhurried dinner where the company (and the cocktails) are the main event. That said, the food didn’t exactly rise to the occasion. I went in optimistic, fajita sizzler platter in front of me, daughter had the Birria tacos—and we both walked away feeling… whelmed. Not overwhelmed. Not underwhelmed. Just sort of “that was fine.” The flavors were serviceable but forgettable, lacking the boldness or depth you’d hope for from Mexican dishes. In short: Come for the atmosphere, stay for the drinks, and lower your expectations for the menu. It’s a great place to hang, but if you’re a foodie, your taste buds might feel a little let down.

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  3. Rebecca

    Des Moines3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow and needed to remind waitress several times of items missed. food was good.

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  4. Lynn

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Jen, our waitress was very attentive, friendly, happy, knowledgeable.. outside seating was nice!

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    Dallas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited an hour for fajitas. Service was very slow.

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    Alabama1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Took forever to get our drinks , brought wrong drinks. Food was tasteless. Had to ask for my order of rice and beans three times. Never did get it. No better than fast food not true Mexican

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    Tampa6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It has beautiful views of the Gulf and intercostal depending where you sit. Food was really good and they have BOGO on margaritas. It is on the second floor so it has stairs but also has an elevator. The staff was friendly and quickly got the food out. I marked it as a 4 because our server wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer - he got us drinks and we already knew what we wanted to order but he said he needed to come back because he was getting someone’s food. He didn’t come back. Totally forget we were there and we were his table. Tried to take my plate which had 1/2 the meal on it. No offer of to go box until I asked. Then he couldn’t remember what we ordered to add a dessert. Maybe it was an off day. We would still go back.

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  8. Amber

    Pittsburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sorry but this is NOT authentic Mexican. It was fine, but not what we expected based upon the info stated. We were bummed we picked here instead of another recommendation.

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  9. Charles

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so nice food was great and the views are awesome

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  10. Connie VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patrick was a fabulous waiter. The view on the marina side was equally fabulous. Very satisfied with experience

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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 118 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. St. Petersburg
  5. Madeira Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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