Sandbar Cocina y Tequila

Empowrd Foods

This nice restaurant exceeded well above our expectations! The food was authentic, the service top notch and of atmosphere was nicely created with a seating area inside & out with decor that paired perfectly with the ambience. Very close to the beach & pier. Chips & salsa were served with beans & salsa that was fresh & flavorful. The birriera tacos with consume were flavorful & seasoned really good with the meat & the crunch on the tortilla was perfect. Fresh ingredients were used in all the meals served. The bar was really nice and plenty of TVs to view Monday night football. Will definitely return when coming back from Idaho, as the visit here was of great experience. Dessert was served with a freebie for a birthday was well with a tasty coconut ice cream. Two thumbs & five stars for Sandbar. Well done !!!

Lexie Rockford

My quesabirria quesadilla was DELICIOUS, our servers were super sweet and helpful, and we loved the atmosphere both inside the restaurant and outside in the patio seating area. Mom said she had possibly “The Best shredded beef tacos” she has ever had. We will definitely be back next time we are in California.

Darryl Gordon

It was game day today, and the crowd at Sandbar Cocina y Tequila was taking in all the games with their big screen tvs. We got there as they were serving their Brunch/Lunch menu which had a great selection of items. Service was outstanding and food was really delicious.

Jose Garcia

This restaurant is right in the heart of Huntington Beach. It is very fancy offering a huge menu of Wonderful, Flavorful n Delicious dishes. Also a huge drink selection. The Chips n Salsa are freshly made and also served with fresh bean dip. We had an order of fresh shrimp ceviche served with dried plantain for scooping the ceviche. The main course were the fish tacos served with refried Black beans n rice. Friendly n Courteous service by all employees. Highly recommend it.

Aydin Asli

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Sandbar, and a huge part of that was due to the exceptional service from Lacy! From the moment we sat down, she was attentive, friendly, and genuinely enthusiastic about ensuring we had a great time. The ambiance at Sandbar is truly something special. The vibrant, cool crowd created an energetic and enjoyable atmosphere, and the location is just unbeatable. It's the perfect spot to soak in the city vibes. And let's talk about the food! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and perfectly prepared. It was clear that the kitchen puts a lot of care into their dishes. What's even more impressive is how affordable everything was, especially considering the prime location. Lacy's outstanding service elevated the entire experience. She was knowledgeable about the menu, offered excellent recommendations, and made us feel incredibly welcome. We will definitely be back, and we hope Lacy will be there to make our next visit just as memorable! Highly recommend Sandbar to anyone looking for great food, a cool atmosphere, and top-notch service.

Czarina Ann Sanchez

I had a great experience at this place on Tuesday. We celebrated my friend’s 21st birthday and we had a grand time. The service was great, the servers were attentive despite the busy night. They accommodated the cake to be chilled that we brought in for my friend. Their street tacos? Soooo good! I had the rib eye steak, mango camaron and fish tacos… all yummy and satisfying! We loved the vibrant atmosphere of the place, they had big tables and booths as well and a full bar. But just be prepared for parking, the structure is right in front of the restaurant but they don’t validate. Highly recommend this place.

Wild Bill

Incredible restaurant with a positive surf vibe atmosphere. Out of all the places in the Huntington Beach area, this by far is a "must stop and check out" because of the food, staff and atmosphere. Staff was attentive, courteous and responsive. Even with a crowd, seating only to a few minutes. The bar scene is worth checking our as well. The food was Ohhh My Gawwwd off the charts incredible. I'd recommend the chili relleno, enchiladas and tacos 🌮. The drinks were spot on, definitely obligated to have a margarita (house on the rock with salt). I do plan on working through the menu, and regardless of a 5 Star rating it deserves a well earned 10!

Kathryn Riley

Such a great visit on a taco Tuesday! We came specially as we wanted some vegetarian options and this place seemed the best. Our server, Cameron, was excellent and the tacos were super tasty (meaty and vege) and great value for less than $4. Beers were around $6 too - we will be back!

Daniel Kim

Pretty darn good fajitas Service was pretty bad, despite it wasn't busy at all. Server took forever to take our orders, bring out the food, check in, pay, etc. Atmosphere was good. Prices were affordable.

Raymond Basile

One of the best local Happy Hour spots in HB. The Birria Quesadillas and tacos are excellent. The 22oz Watermelon Margarita is a winner. Outside seating or inside seating is a nice vibe. Weeknd breakfast is also a favorite of mine.

We hosted our Christmas party at Sandbar Restaurant for 30 people and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, drinks were great, and the atmosphere was festive and relaxed—perfect for a holiday celebration. A special shout-out to our server, who was absolutely amazing—attentive, friendly, and handled our large group effortlessly. The staff made everything smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend Sandbar for group events or Christmas parties. We’ll definitely be back! 🎄🥂

I really liked the taco and enchilada combo. Really surprised me how good the sauce and everything tasted. Margaritas are top notch too. Everyone here loves the cheesy bean dip also. Highly recommend to visit during the week. Weekend gets a little crazy here

Omg I stumbled across this place on my walk and I’m SO glad I did. The food was insanely good — everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and just perfect. On top of that, the service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and my food came out super quick which made the whole experience even better. Such a hidden gem energy. My goshhhh I’ll definitely be back 🤍✨

The atmosphere of this establishment is truly great, with a dynamic kitchen bar setup that invites interaction. We were greeted and seated immediately, and our server Chloe offered superb service, catering to our every need. I particularly enjoyed the chicken bowl, which was expertly prepared. Given my experience, I would certainly recommend this place.

Read the great reviews for the Sandbar before reserving a table, and the delicious food and the exceptional service made for a great evening out. We shared the fajitas and the fried ice cream, and would highly recommend both. The complimentary chips and salsa were accompanied by a delicious bean dip. The sangria had peach liqueur and St Germain, and was light and refreshing and I would definitely order it again! Tyler was our server and she was wonderful. Appreciated her friendliness, lovely smile and her attention to detail. The food and service was so good, that we decided to come back for brunch the next day for the Scrambled Breakfast Bowl. Again...Delicious!! And our server, Shaye, took great care of us as well! (Sorry, no photos of our meals. We devoured them before we could take pictures)

Byron Santos

The atmosphere of this establishment is truly great, with a dynamic kitchen bar setup that invites interaction. We were greeted and seated immediately, and our server Chloe offered superb service, catering to our every need. I particularly enjoyed the chicken bowl, which was expertly prepared. Given my experience, I would certainly recommend this place.

Taylor Fernsten

We hosted our Christmas party at Sandbar Restaurant for 30 people and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, drinks were great, and the atmosphere was festive and relaxed—perfect for a holiday celebration. A special shout-out to our server, who was absolutely amazing—attentive, friendly, and handled our large group effortlessly. The staff made everything smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend Sandbar for group events or Christmas parties. We’ll definitely be back! 🎄🥂

Beth Smith

Read the great reviews for the Sandbar before reserving a table, and the delicious food and the exceptional service made for a great evening out. We shared the fajitas and the fried ice cream, and would highly recommend both. The complimentary chips and salsa were accompanied by a delicious bean dip. The sangria had peach liqueur and St Germain, and was light and refreshing and I would definitely order it again! Tyler was our server and she was wonderful. Appreciated her friendliness, lovely smile and her attention to detail. The food and service was so good, that we decided to come back for brunch the next day for the Scrambled Breakfast Bowl. Again...Delicious!! And our server, Shaye, took great care of us as well! (Sorry, no photos of our meals. We devoured them before we could take pictures)

We wandered in for lunch late in the afternoon and, while the patio was buzzing with people, we picked a comfy table inside. The dining room had a chill vibe, and I could totally see how it would be a popular spot for lunch—and even more so for dinner. We got a quick greeting from our server, and soon we were munching on chips and salsa, plus a creamy bean and salsa dip that was absolutely amazing! We couldn't resist adding some guac to the mix, too. The whole atmosphere was fantastic, and our cold drinks just hit the spot. When our burritos showed up, they looked awesome! They tasted good, but after that killer start with the appetizers, I was hoping the burritos would be just as flavorful. They were really solid—mine had fish, beans, and cheese inside—and I’d definitely order it again! I just wish it packed as much flavor as those appetizers did. Even if you just want to grab some drinks, the bar is a cool hangout. This place is perfect for lunch—great vibes and yummy food. We had a blast at the Sandbar and can’t wait to come back!

Stopped in for lunch while visiting Huntington Beach. We sat outside on their patio which was really nice. I ordered the tacos and enchiladas. The taco was extremely good! I would highly recommend getting the tacos. The enchiladas were okay, but have had much better. My wife's burrito was also pretty good. Not all that many options for kids, so if your kid is picky, might be tough. Our kids did like the taco and hamburger.

Oggi Mojo

We wandered in for lunch late in the afternoon and, while the patio was buzzing with people, we picked a comfy table inside. The dining room had a chill vibe, and I could totally see how it would be a popular spot for lunch—and even more so for dinner. We got a quick greeting from our server, and soon we were munching on chips and salsa, plus a creamy bean and salsa dip that was absolutely amazing! We couldn't resist adding some guac to the mix, too. The whole atmosphere was fantastic, and our cold drinks just hit the spot. When our burritos showed up, they looked awesome! They tasted good, but after that killer start with the appetizers, I was hoping the burritos would be just as flavorful. They were really solid—mine had fish, beans, and cheese inside—and I’d definitely order it again! I just wish it packed as much flavor as those appetizers did. Even if you just want to grab some drinks, the bar is a cool hangout. This place is perfect for lunch—great vibes and yummy food. We had a blast at the Sandbar and can’t wait to come back!

Csaba Andrasfi

Stopped in for lunch while visiting Huntington Beach. We sat outside on their patio which was really nice. I ordered the tacos and enchiladas. The taco was extremely good! I would highly recommend getting the tacos. The enchiladas were okay, but have had much better. My wife's burrito was also pretty good. Not all that many options for kids, so if your kid is picky, might be tough. Our kids did like the taco and hamburger.

First time visiting and I had a mango blended margarita and a Corona. The margarita was tasty, but a little sweeter and the Corona tasted like a smoked campfire but my tastbuds are always keen. It had outdoor seating and a barbie seating facing Mainstreet. Was a good place to meet my friends because it had atmosphere but got a little loud at times. Our server was below par unfortunately, but maybe they were short on staff. It was not busy until later. Cool place but nothing strikes me to return except my friends live near by.

Place was cool. Cocktail presentation was nice but overall their menu is a mixture of over elaborated cocktails that read well on paper but were way too sweet. Probably because they’re free-poured. Service was also subpar. Not very welcoming but also it was the end of the night. Would not go back.

Sheri Ovitt

First time visiting and I had a mango blended margarita and a Corona. The margarita was tasty, but a little sweeter and the Corona tasted like a smoked campfire but my tastbuds are always keen. It had outdoor seating and a barbie seating facing Mainstreet. Was a good place to meet my friends because it had atmosphere but got a little loud at times. Our server was below par unfortunately, but maybe they were short on staff. It was not busy until later. Cool place but nothing strikes me to return except my friends live near by.

Daveed A

Place was cool. Cocktail presentation was nice but overall their menu is a mixture of over elaborated cocktails that read well on paper but were way too sweet. Probably because they’re free-poured. Service was also subpar. Not very welcoming but also it was the end of the night. Would not go back.

Jennifer

We went to Sandbar Cocina y Tequila last night, and I have to say the inside of the restaurant is beautiful. The décor is modern, with TVs everywhere, and the setup gives it a really fun vibe. That said, the experience overall wasn’t great. Our server wasn’t very attentive, and the food and drinks didn’t really stand out. The chips we were served didn’t taste fresh, which was disappointing, and nothing we ordered felt especially memorable. It’s definitely a nice place to hang out if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere, but for me the service and food just didn’t match the look of the space.

Updated—service was very poor, cold, unfriendly, and uncaring the last couple times. Being ignored, not bringing chips (and this last time, server claimed it was due to them making a fresh batch)—chips were ALL broken up, cold, kinda stale—for sure NOT freshly made, bean dip was like an afterthought (whereas the first time it was amazing).😕 Guacamole was quite salty last couple times. 😕 Birria taco, which was delicious first time I got it, was terrible this time and very salty. The Frozen Strawberry Margarita was pricey and way too sweet without much alcohol at all—not worth $14. *First Visit—Sat at the Window Bar facing Main. Was extremely loud inside—Server was late in arriving and stood outside facing me (keep in mind I was sitting inside with the main bar and TV Screens—Football on) spoke so soft I couldn’t hear! I ordered the Jalisco Shrimp Quesadilla and they brought chips with salsa and an amazing, tasty bean dip. Food arrived fairly quick and was fresh. Guacamole is amazing. Street parking (meters or parking garage). Place is definitely hopping. Outside patio in front and in back. Bathroom could use a bit of help. Service (hosts/servers) could be a bit more warm, welcoming, and attentive.

Joyful

Updated—service was very poor, cold, unfriendly, and uncaring the last couple times. Being ignored, not bringing chips (and this last time, server claimed it was due to them making a fresh batch)—chips were ALL broken up, cold, kinda stale—for sure NOT freshly made, bean dip was like an afterthought (whereas the first time it was amazing).😕 Guacamole was quite salty last couple times. 😕 Birria taco, which was delicious first time I got it, was terrible this time and very salty. The Frozen Strawberry Margarita was pricey and way too sweet without much alcohol at all—not worth $14. *First Visit—Sat at the Window Bar facing Main. Was extremely loud inside—Server was late in arriving and stood outside facing me (keep in mind I was sitting inside with the main bar and TV Screens—Football on) spoke so soft I couldn’t hear! I ordered the Jalisco Shrimp Quesadilla and they brought chips with salsa and an amazing, tasty bean dip. Food arrived fairly quick and was fresh. Guacamole is amazing. Street parking (meters or parking garage). Place is definitely hopping. Outside patio in front and in back. Bathroom could use a bit of help. Service (hosts/servers) could be a bit more warm, welcoming, and attentive.

I came here for date night last night with reservations for 6:15pm. We were 10 minutes early but the hostess said "our table wasn't ready yet." OK....annoyed, Strike 1. Then we weren't seated until 6:40pm, and sat a high-top with extremely uncomfortable chairs, when I requested to sit in 'standard seating'. Then we waited, and waited FOREVER for our server & when we were finally greeted, we ordered fish tacos & shrimp tacos for me...and 2 margs. Now...for $20 a margarita, I'm expecting something special and delicious. On a scale from 1-5, its a 1 at best bc its served in a baby rock glass and it's all ice and about 2 sips, Strike 2. Placed our order at 6:45pm and food didn't come out until 7:20pm!! Unacceptable! I told our waiter to bring us our check when he brought our food bc we had to gulp our food down bc we only had 20 minutes on our parking meter left. Now I'm getting mad & angry. The tacos weren't appealing and looked like the 1.00 tacos from Jack in the box. Yes, seriously. And the worse part was the "ambience" that they are known for...Please! It felt like one of those annoying clubs with extremely loud music, all the tvs blaring, and completely impossible to talk to my date without screaming at him. Strike 3! You're out Sandbar. We both hated our experience and I wouldn't recommend this place. Save yourself time, energy & about $80 and go to Miguel Jr's instead. Better food, better service, no loud club music blasting your ears off & cheap & cheerful , plus no wait!! You're welcome people. Signed a disappointed customer.