South Cali Cantina Albury - Albury, New South Wales

zoe H.

I went here for my anniversary dinner. The food was rather.. disappointing. I ordered a burger with double beef instead of chicken and it ended up tasting somewhat like a quarter pounder from McDonald’s. My partner’s portion was too big, because they couldn’t eat it all. Their salsa was actually enjoyable though, it went well with my chips. We both ordered a lemon lime and bitters and both were super lemony. I liked how dim the lights were instead, creating a nice atmosphere and the staff were kind and fast moving. The price is reasonable for the quality of food.

Brooke

We came here for my birthday as a bucket-list restaurant to try. The service was lovely, and helpful, however, it was busy, and of course, servers are split between many tables. We were sat on a table of 6, and had to bring another chair and cutlery ourselves for a 7th person, which is the number of people that we had booked ahead for. No issues, we were happy to do it. The wait was quite a while, around 50 minutes, and not many updates from servers about our food, but they kept us busy with drinks. We had a 10 year old with us, and of-course, it is not really a kid-friendly restaurant and definitely had a demographic of young adults socialising. I had the special warm burrito bowl with beef and guacamole added, and no chulo (I don't deal well with spice). The dish was delicious, and balanced well together. It was a perfect portion size as well. The beef was soft, and moist, and had a hint of after-taste that was delicious, and clearly infused with other flavours. I recommend mixing it all together, and with the sour-cream and avocado, made it a moist, appealing meal to eat and enjoy thoroughly. My grandmother, however, had loaded fries, that I snuck a fry in, and immediately noticed how cold her chip was, which was a downside, but she still enjoyed the meal. Overall, a pleasant night out for meals, with only a few things that could be improved upon

Melissa K.

Husband I went for our belated Valentines lunch date today and the service was amazing. Even the chef who brought out our enormous burritos was super friendly. Definitely worth the money for the portion sizes and chill atmosphere.
Thanks again.

A B.

I had the most incredible dining experience at this restaurant on Valentine’s Day 2025. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect mood for the meal ahead. The food was nothing short of spectacular — every dish was beautifully presented, like a work of art. Although others may have experienced longer wait times, I’m happy to say that our food and drinks arrived promptly, and we couldn’t have been more impressed! The flavors were vibrant and perfectly balanced, showcasing the chef's attention to detail and creativity. Each bite was a delight, and you could tell that only the finest ingredients were used. It's clear that this restaurant takes great pride in both the visual and culinary aspects of their offerings. I can’t wait to return! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable meal.

Katie M.

Food was delicious & it was beautifully presented.
There was a mix up with an order but the staff were very lovely & quick to fix it up.
We were seated in a corner with a very loud speaker & unfortunately could barely hear eachother talk, this was the only down side to a great dining experience.

David K.

From start to finish this place ticked every box! The menu is the perfect size, the meals came out quickly and the food was sensational! Highly recommend the tacos (fish, beef and pork) and the nachos with guacamole and pulled beef was amazing.
Hands down the best Mexican food I've eaten in Australia. I'll be back!

emily-rose A.

Everyone I’ve come here the wait on food is well over an hour. We booked thinking it would be nice try again and to enjoy some taco’s but the wait was not worth something I could’ve just made at home. It took 20 mins just to get water and table service. The cocktails were good but we then waited over an hour for food, we still had to flag down service for a second drink. Complimentary chips were given to us and a few others which we didn’t end up eating because they were dry. (Not a great combo with cocktails) by the time we got our food we were tired and over it and the food was below average. It would’ve been quicker for us to Menulog Zambrero’s and eat at home or cook ourselves after a big day out. Definitely our last and final visit. Which is sad because it has a great atmosphere, but even then is dampened by the impatience and tension in the room. So much lost potential.

Kelly

Food was lacking in flavor and some of the ingredients tasted a bit funny- 2 drinks came but 2 were delivered later, lack of ingredients it seemed? It wasn’t bust at all but staff seem flustered at the bar.

Maybe I’m fussy as I am from Melbourne and have had amazing Mexican food but it was barely sub-par.