The Harbourside is the perfect place to eat if you want to enjoy scenic views. And, all the better when it's al fresco during a heatwave.
It can be hard to pin down the best place to go, especially when it's particularly swamped, but Wapping Wharf has made the decision a little easier. The community of shipping containers offers food to take away - or, select tables to enjoy the food and the views.
And, one of those is Cargo Cantina. The Mexican restaurant is said to be inspired by traditional cantinas of Mexico, which were once forbidden to women, children and men in police or military uniform.
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Now, they bring the vibe to Bristol for all to enjoy, as well as an array of food too. The tucked-away terrace is on the second floor of the wharf, offering stellar views across the harbour and the perfect breeze on a sunny day. Honestly, the location is unmatched.
The staff are friendly and it offers a chill vibe, for a relaxed meal. The menu offers a range of small plates, including nachos, as well as tacos and sides.
The drinks menu offers lots of options too, from margaritas to beers, wines and soft drinks. The server told us the specials they had that day, which were not on the menu.
It didn't take long to decide, as we were only stopping for a light bite and so we ordered one of the specials the barbacoa, which was essentially barbecue tacos (£8.50); the classic nachos (£9.50), the papas al horno (£2.90) - which were a potato side - and the alcoholic gooseberry lemonade (£8.10).
The food didn't take long to come and was absolutely beautifully presented. The potatoes were delicious, generously coated with cheese, making the perfect side.
The nachos were just as good - though they could have done with more sour cream (it is available to buy as a side). They came topped with salsa, beans, guacamole and jalapenos and were more than enough for three people to share.
Sadly, the barbecue chicken tacos were a little disappointing. The portion size was small and the barbecue flavour was lacking slightly. The hint of spice was well added though, and did well not to be too overpowering.
I would be open to trying the other taco options. The small plates are ideal for the location and make Cargo Cantina a great place to spend a few hours enjoying the sun and grazing with friends.
The lemonade was the perfect tonic for a warm day, it was ideally refreshing - though I do wish at £8.10 it was bigger. I would certainly get through a few of them over dinner!
Overall, like many of its Wapping Wharf neighbours, Cargo Cantina provides the perfect location to slow down and take in the cities views and assures that you'll leave with a full stomach and a smile on your face.
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