About El Puesto Cocina Y Cantina

Introducing El Puesto Cocina Y Cantina is easy because it naturally feels like the kind of place you want to tell friends about the moment you leave. Located at 3700 California Ave in Bakersfield, this restaurant brings together a relaxed cantina energy with the warmth of a neighborhood favorite, making it welcoming whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch or easing into a long, chatty evening. El Puesto Cocina Y Cantina stands out for its inviting atmosphere, where conversations flow just as smoothly as the drinks, and the space feels comfortable without trying too hard. Outdoor seating is a popular choice, especially when the weather is right, but dine-in service offers a lively yet laid-back experience that fits everything from solo visits to group get-togethers. For those on the go, takeaway and delivery options keep things flexible, which is always a plus. The menu leans into comfort food with personality, featuring small plates that are easy to share and bold enough to satisfy, while the drink selection keeps the mood upbeat. From cold beer and well-crafted cocktails to spirits and wine, there’s something that pairs effortlessly with the food and the moment. Coffee also finds its place here, rounding out the offerings for guests who want to slow down and stay awhile. What really defines El Puesto Cocina Y Cantina is how naturally everything comes together, from the casual service options to the mix of food and drinks that encourage you to relax and enjoy the experience. It’s the kind of restaurant that feels approachable and familiar, yet still interesting enough to keep you coming back to explore more of what it has to offer, whether you’re meeting friends, unwinding after a long day, or simply craving a comfortable spot with good vibes and easygoing flavor.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Serves local specialty

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Groups

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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3700 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States

Reviews

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December 2nd 2025 time: 7pm. We had a birthday dinner for my husband. There was one server gentleman working (i did not get his name) but he was serving all tables and bar this night. I just wanna say he did a phenomenal job. The patience and the service. Food was delicious. If the owner sees this please give him recognition for his great work and service. We were a table of 7 and there was another table of 7 and 4,4,2,2 and 4 i believe and he handled the restaurant so calm and respectfully. Love

- Lola Wantsen -

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The food was very delicious and flavorful! I really liked the environment! It was pretty and picturesque. The service was interesting, we had a table of 7 and the waiter probably came 4 times in total. Didnt check up on us. Brought water once. But they did bring us some more chips when we finally were able to make Eye contact with someone. I did like it. I would come back. But I will need to make sure I have plenty of time because the food took a long time.

- Yahaira Navarcia -

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Manny was amazing and his drinks were on point! Second time visiting this establishment and we will be back…. ????????

- Califass213 G -

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What are you eating? Quesabirria was delicious! Ok Bakersfield- the food was on point! Guava margarita and the ambiance was perfect. The only drawback is the service is extremely slow. Very nice people but 1 server /bartender to manage all the tables. #whatareyoueating #bakersfieldca #mexicanfood #whereisamandaleora #travel #restaurantstotry

- Amanda Holmes -

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We held a business luncheon here and the food was served hot and server was attentive to our needs. Our group of nine people had variety of meals both dinner portions as well as luncheon portions.

- Phil -

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We were recommended to come here for my moms birthday which was on a Monday night. The food was delicious. Drinks also delicious. Customer service was great. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because of the music. It was just so loud. We could barely hear each other talk at the table and we were sitting right next to each other. We definitely couldn’t hear the waiter. He still did great though, But other than the loud music, I would definitely come back here and try more food and drinks.

- Shea Ray -

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Restaurant is nicely decorated and they have a very nice outdoor patio. We got seated in a booth by the window, our waitress brought the “chips” and I was expecting actual chips and salsa since it is a Mexican restaurant. I did not care for them or the hot sauce drizzled on top. After I saw those, my expectations were pretty low. The waitress seemed to be super sweet and more shy, she came by to get our drink order and after she delivered the drinks, she did not come back for quite a while to take the food order. The food looked amazing and also tasted great. I got a burrito off of the lunch special menu. The green sauce is amazing and bursting full of flavor. It was delicious! After done eating, it was a while before she brought the check even after making eye contact with her a few times. Service needs to be worked on definitely but food is pretty decent, minus their spin-off on chips.

- Sydney McAndrew Barranco -

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