Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina is a festive Mexican seafood restaurant and full-service cantina located at 1041 S Oxnard Blvd in central Oxnard, California. A longstanding Venture County dining staple along Historic Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway), the restaurant is celebrated for its Baja- and Sinaloa-inspired mariscos, handmade corn tortillas pressed fresh in the middle of the dining room, tableside guacamole, and thirteen-time award-winning red salsa. Travelers and locals gather here for chilled seafood goblets, sizzling fajitas, oversized house margaritas, and live mariachi music in an energetic setting that features indoor booths, a lively bar lounge, and a covered outdoor patio.
What to Expect at Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina
Stepping inside Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina immediately immerses diners in the aromas of roasted chiles, citrus-marinated seafood, and warm corn masa. At the center of the main dining room, tortilla makers press and grill fresh corn tortillas to order throughout service, delivering warm stacks directly to every table alongside complimentary tortilla chips and the kitchen’s celebrated roasted red salsa—voted “Best Red Salsa” at the local Oxnard Salsa Festival thirteen consecutive years. For appetizers, servers roll a dedicated cart to the table to prepare fresh guacamole to your exact spice preference, folding diced Hass avocados with Roma tomatoes, onions, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and serrano peppers right in front of you.
The extensive main and happy hour menus showcase coastal Mexican seafood alongside traditional ranchero plates. Signature coastal offerings include the Cabo Giant Seafood Goblets—towering chilled glass chalices brimming with poached shrimp, octopus, calamari, scallops, and abalone in house tomato-clam cocktail broth with avocado and cucumber—as well as spicy shrimp aguachile, whole fried mojarra, bacon-wrapped Costa Azul jumbo shrimp, and grilled fish or shrimp tacos. From the cantina bar, bartenders pour fruit-infused cadillac margaritas, tamarind and mango micheladas, and icy draft Mexican and domestic beers. On select evenings and weekend brunch hours, live mariachi ensembles move between the indoor booths and outdoor patio, performing traditional Mexican standards tableside.
- Cabo Giant Seafood Goblets: Oversized chilled glass goblets filled with combinations of shrimp, octopus (pulpo), abalone, and ceviche in tangy citrus-tomato cocktail broth with diced avocado.
- 13-Time Award-Winning Red Salsa & Handmade Tortillas: Complimentary chips paired with the restaurant’s famous fire-roasted red salsa, plus fresh corn tortillas hand-pressed daily in full view of the dining room.
- Tableside Guacamole Service: Made-to-order guacamole prepared beside your booth or patio table so diners can customize the garlic, lime, cilantro, and serrano chile levels.
- Cantina Happy Hour & Margaritas: A lively bar section offering discounted domestic and imported draft beers, fruit and house margaritas, and bar appetizers on weekday afternoons.
- Live Mariachi & Weekend Breakfast: Early opening at 10:00 AM on Saturdays and 9:00 AM on Sundays for chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, menudo, and live mariachi performances on select days.
Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1041 S Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030, United States |
| Neighborhood / Area | Central Oxnard / South Oxnard Boulevard (Pacific Coast Highway / CA-1) |
| Operating Hours | Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Fri: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sun: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Admission / Price Range | $$ (Moderate; entrees and seafood specialties typically $16–$32) |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 1 to 1.5 hours (up to 2 hours during live mariachi nights) |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Free on-site surface parking lot; Gold Coast Transit Route 1 & 4 stops on Oxnard Blvd; 0.8 miles south of Oxnard Transit Center (Amtrak/Metrolink) |
| Official Website & Phone | caboseafoodgrill.com | +1 805-487-6933 |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Because Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina draws large local crowds on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as Sunday mornings, arriving between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM on weekdays is the best strategy for immediate seating and happy hour drink specials in the cantina. Large families or groups of six or more planning to visit for dinner or live mariachi nights should call ahead at +1 805-487-6933 to check wait times or arrange group seating. If you want to watch the tortilla makers in action, request a booth in the central main dining room; for a quieter meal, ask for a table on the covered outdoor patio.
Located directly along South Oxnard Boulevard (California State Route 1), the restaurant features its own free surface parking lot immediately adjacent to the building, with designated accessible parking spaces and a flat, step-free entrance leading to the dining room, bar, outdoor patio, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Travelers arriving by rail can disembark at the Oxnard Transit Center (served by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink Ventura County Line trains) just 0.8 miles north, a 15-minute walk or 3-minute ride south down Oxnard Boulevard. Pair your meal with a stroll through Historic Heritage Square and the Carnegie Art Museum located 0.6 miles north near Plaza Park, or drive 10 minutes west to the Mullin Area / Murphy Auto Museum and Channel Islands Harbor for coastal views.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours at Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina?
Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. On weekends, the restaurant opens early for Mexican breakfast and brunch, running Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
What are the signature dishes to order at Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina?
First-time guests should start with the fresh tableside guacamole and the complimentary chips served with the restaurant’s thirteen-time award-winning red salsa. For mains, the Cabo Giant Seafood Goblets (campechana and shrimp cocktails), shrimp aguachile, sizzling seafood fajitas, and combination plates served with freshly pressed handmade tortillas are the standout specialties.
How much time should I budget for a meal here, and what is the price range?
Plan to spend 60 to 90 minutes for a full lunch or dinner, or up to two hours if you are staying for happy hour margaritas and live mariachi music. Dining falls in the moderate ($$) price tier, with most taco platters, enchiladas, and seafood entrees ranging from $16 to $32 per person before drinks.
Is Cabo Seafood Grill And Cantina family-friendly and wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant is very welcoming to families with kids, offering spacious booth seating, a dedicated children’s menu, and entertaining tableside guacamole and tortilla-making views. The property provides step-free access from its ground-level parking lot into the main dining room, cantina bar, outdoor patio, and accessible restrooms.
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