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Canyon Southwest Cafe

1818 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3040
954 765 1950
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Price range: €19 - €62
Cuisines: American, Southwestern, Mexican, Contemporary
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Plantation, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Love every item I've tried on the menu. If you arrive much after they open you will have a wait. The prickly pear margaritas are a specialty, and are delicious and fun. A perfect place to take guests to the area.

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See 2 more reviews by nanvano for Fort Lauderdale
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7 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Upon doing research for good margaritas in Fort Lauderdale, I was compelled by the reviews on Trip Advisor and the photos on the restaurant. We called the restaurant to ask about dress code and reservations which surprisingly there was not a strict dress code as I thought there would be by the looks of the restaurant from the photos on... More

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FLL, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Went last night for my Sisters Birthday. They do not take reservations so prepare to wait. It is Always busy. They set up our party of ten without a problem although the place is tiny. Food was as good as always. We had quite a few appetizers. I highly rec the calamari in a yummy sweet chili sauce. The macaroni... More

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Often stop by before or after a movie at the Gateway. Small but busy bistro with great southwestern food. Good happy hour but always packed so get there early.

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See 16 more reviews by Alex C for Fort Lauderdale
Scranton PA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

A must have is the Prickly Pair Margarita. Good food, not outrageously priced. Busy happy hour. However, happy hour prices are not in effect in you are seated at a table. Too bad cause we would have eaten there again.

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See 5 more reviews by LoBoexp for Fort Lauderdale
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Slightly off the main drag is this lovely restaurant. You can't reserve so we were expecting a wait, it was busy even on a Monday. However we were shown to a table immediately. Having read reviews we tried the prickly pear margarita and I think I'm addicted! The food and service were good. Well worth a visit.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The prickly pear margaritas are a must. It may be difficult to get a space at the bar or a table on choice nights, but the drinks and food are very worth it. I love their selection of unique quesadillas (duck, etc.).

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Larchmont, New York, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

My husband and I were told to check out this local restaurant during out Ft. Lauderdale vacation. I had an excellent lobster and avocado salad appetizer (which was enough of a meal for me). In addition, I ordered their manchego mac & cheese which was superb. My husband enjoyed his beef tenderloin burrito as well. Highly recommended.

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Boca Raton, Florida
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7 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Southwestern Fusion, Excellent Service, and exquisite flavors. If you go, you must have the award winning Prickly Pear Margarita! I have been on many occasions. The menu changes but the food is always exceptional. Its a small place and they don't take reservations, so go early. I recently went on a Wednesday at 6:30 and it was full...Whimsical atmosphere. Enjoy!

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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136 reviews 136 reviews
95 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The place is small, and they usually don't take reservations. Have shown up at 7:30 on Saturday night and had a 1.5 hour wait.Its worth the wait, if you can get a spot at the bar....good luck. Everything on the menu is fantastic, and the House specialty Prickly Pear Margarita is AWESOME. Have found that we can easily get a... More

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