Mexicali Cocina & Cantina

About

Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Seafood

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 12161 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Phone: (818) 985-1744

Work Hours

Mon 11:30 am-2:00 am
Tue 11:30 am-2:00 am
Wed 11:30 am-2:00 am
Thu 11:30 am-2:00 am
Fri 11:30 am-2:00 am
Sat 11:30 am-2:00 am
Sun 11:30 am-2:00 am

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner
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    Parking
    Street, Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Best Nights
    Mon, Fri, Sat
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    Smoking
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Dogs Allowed
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Drive-Thru
    No
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    Caters
    Yes
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    By Appointment Only
    No
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    Has Pool Table
    No

Reviews

  • Charlie R.

    star star star star star 3 July 2026

    Delicious food, awesome drinks, great atmosphere, and the best servers and bartenders in town- Mexicali has it all. I've never been disappointed with a visit to this Studio City landmark. The lobster tacos are amazing, and their carnitas is damn good. Margaritas are the best on Ventura Blvd. They have two daily happy hours (evening and late)with great deals on food.

    Doug, Chris, Quinn and Sandi are always top notch behind the bar. Two thumbs up on this place. Love it.

  • V P.

    star star star star star 2 July 2026

    Another great experience at Mexicali!!!
    Matthew our server was great and attentive.Happy hour food was amazing !!
    2 orders of Carnitas tacos a Michelada a Mini Chicken Suprema Burrito, small nachos and a house margarita. $43

    Even the Pico de Gallo tasted great.

    You guys have to try this place. Lo

    Lots of parking in the back!!!!

  • Kayden R.

    star star star star star 22 June 2026

    I've been eating here ever since I moved to LA 10 years ago and I've never had an entree I didn't like. Spencer was a pleasure and made us feel welcome.

    I'd recommend the lobster quesadilla or the blue crab and shrimp burrito. Also they have pretty much every tequila you could possibly want, and I'm a huge tequila fan.

    Love this place. Will keep coming back for years to come.

  • Michael L.

    star star star star star_border 22 June 2026

    Nearly 20yrs ago this place was one of "the" places  to be in the valley. The food is abundant but usually always fresh and good.  I feel the place over the years has gone down a bit. My ahi salad this go around was maybe par. The chips and salsa use to be chunky and delicious. The recipe may of changed and the size of salsa dish is not large enough for the chips for dipping. The queso use to have a cheesy (melted) type to it but now seems a bit above gas station cheese.
    Overall I will still come here. The drinks have always been good. It can have a fun and mingle worthy atmosphere...

  • Tracy C.

    star star star star_border star_border 7 June 2026

    Came here for lunch today. Service was great and friendly. Location was ideal. Food was extremely average. Chips N Salsa and my shrimp and crab salad were flavorless. Chicken tacos were so so. A little disappointing but happy we had good service.

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