Barracuda Cantina
Quick Info
Website: www.barracudacantina.com
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Hours: 12:30pm - 8:00pm (closed Wednesdays)
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Barracuda Cantina – Legendary Fish Tacos & Craft Cocktails on Cerritos Beach
Why Barracuda Cantina Is Baja at Its Best
Family‑owned, open‑air, and perched right on Playa Los Cerritos, Barracuda Cantina serves up what many call the best fish tacos in Baja—so good they landed a spot on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles (Season 2, Episode 7). Pair that with mezcal‑forward cocktails, an easygoing surfer crowd, and a soundtrack of beach tunes, and you’ve got an experience that’s 100 % “Baja as Baja gets.”
Quick Highlights
Beachfront Taco Truck & Bar: Sand‑in‑your‑toes dining just a 30 second stroll from the surf.
Signature Eats: Grilled fish & shrimp tacos, ceviche bowls, and daily‑catch sashimi.
Craft Cocktails: Fresh‑pressed juices + local spirits = legendary margaritas and mezcal mules.
Netflix Fame: Featured on Taco Chronicles for their iconic Baja fish taco.
Family‑Run Vibe: Local ownership keeps the atmosphere authentic and welcoming.
Hours: Open daily 12 PM – 8 PM (check Facebook for holiday updates).
Menu & Atmosphere
Expect beach‑to‑table goodness: tacos loaded with locally caught fish, citrus‑kissed ceviche, and crunchy shrimp bites—all prepared in a colorful food‑truck kitchen. Pull up a reclaimed‑wood stool, toes buried in the sand, and sip a hibiscus‑mezcal cocktail while the sun melts into the Pacific. String lights overhead and surfboards as décor seal the surf‑cantina vibe.
H2: Plan Your Visit
Roll in straight from a surf session, grab an icy craft cerveza, and order a trio of fish tacos (trust us, one isn’t enough). Aim for golden hour—Barracuda’s west‑facing tables give you a front‑row seat to Baja’s famous sunsets. Stick around for occasional live‑DJ sets or acoustic beach jams announced on their Instagram. Bring cash or card, a healthy taco appetite, and your best flip‑flops—formal shoes strictly forbidden by the sand.
