Bel Air Cantina

I had been wanting to try Bel Air Cantina for quite some time and was very happy to hear about their Tosa location, but still didn’t get to checking it out until this past summer. It appears my niece’s boyfriend is a waiter there so she was the first to try it when she was in town visiting and the rest of the family has been quick to catch on as well. I love the menu variety – so many different unique tacos/tostadas to pick from. Tues/Thurs there are select tacos on special for $2 – mostly the more traditional flavor varieties – which is a great way to get your “feet wet”. I have been there twice for brunch and tried 2 different benedict selections – both were fabulous. We’ve also had the queso blanco with our chips which is probably the best I’ve had. I have yet to try the guacamole or have a margarita, but so far everything I have had there has been muy delicioso! Can’t beat it! The service is always very good and the wait time for food is good as well – probably about 10 minutes from your order time. The only “bad” comment I would have to make about this place is that parking is not very convenient. They have a small parking lot to the East of the building that holds about 8 cars… otherwise you need to find a spot on the street.

The new look to an old building for BelAir Cantina was the best part for me. The restaurant is very popular but for me the food was nothing exceptional. The service was slow at times (we had a group of seven and had to wait for several items) but the atmosphere and the proximity to the Rosebud made it a good choice overall. We were there for a late lunch on a Saturday which raises questions about what they do when it is busy.

I have been to Bel Air Cantina in Tosa twice now and have not been disappointed either time. The first time we dined al fresco in summer and I took advantage of the buy three taco’s and receive free rice and beans. I am a pescatarian and the menu offers many choices for myself, vegetarians, vegans, and of course….meat eaters! I loooooove the black beans. I could eat a cup of them just to snack. delicious. The atmosphere is very casual and I do like that, however, our first visit I have no complaints about the service. This latest visit I think our waiter may have been a tad too casual. I prefer a waiter to notice if my cocktail is empty and ask me if I would like another one. As a server I ALWAYS notice an empty drink. I recommend Bel Air and will be back. OH, price point is great. Very satisfying meals for the price.

This has quickly become a favorite haunt. Great food, casual atmosphere, open air seating. Could it get any better than this? $2 taco night on Tuesday & Thursday