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The Spotted Donkey Cantina, Clearwater Beach, FL

The Spotted Donkey Cantina

3.8
3.8
387 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chef Inspired Mexican Cuisine made fresh with simple ingredients. Try our unique Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Tequila made exclusively for the Spotted Donkey Cantina!

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Additional information

  • Area
    Clearwater Beach
  • Cross Street
    Street level at the Hilton Clearwater Beach
  • Parking details
    Parking is not included with your meal, public parking is available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 387 people are saying

The Spotted Donkey Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Spotted Donkey Cantina offers an authentic Mexican dining experience with a "casual, fun atmosphere" and "very reasonably priced" menu. While there are occasional service delays, the staff is praised as "amazing." Some standout dishes include the salmon tostada and carne asada. Ideal for those seeking tasty Mexican cuisine in a lively setting.
387 Reviews
  1. Bobbi

    Cincinnati17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food delicious. Queso and salsa are amazing. Seated quickly and service was excellent.

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  2. BRYAN VIP

    Detroit7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Rice and beans when cold when served. The Bartender was our waitress and she was slammed but very good none the less. The tacos were slightly burnt as well. Just was average which I have been there before and had better experiences so maybe an off night

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    Orlando1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not the Experience you’re looking for… No Beef, and no Queso…. Not sure how that happens at a place like this when those are two of the main course foods. Server was nice but was very quiet, drinks were overpriced for what they were. Thought I was going to be getting a very nice experience here, turns out to be your average run of the mill place…

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    Fargo2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was amazing, food was authentic Mexican.

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  5. Angela VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was terrible at best. Don’t waste your time or money.

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  6. Joe VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A Mexican restaurant with no refried beans per the waiter!

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  7. Elizabeth

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute place. Food was flavored good. A lot of young kids outside being annoying since it is on the strip.

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  8. nancy

    New York City8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place but terrible food. Fiesta bowl was so over played with lime it was not edible. Tacos were bland and lacking flavor. Chips & guac just ok.

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  9. PKP0707 VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu was good and the food was very good. Our server was also very good. Casual, fun atmosphere. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend The Spotted Donkey.

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  10. Neil VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu options limited towards the end of the evening, although food was good.

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FAQs

The Spotted Donkey Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 461-3222.

The Spotted Donkey Cantina is rated 3.8 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Spotted Donkey Cantina

400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

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Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Street level at the Hilton Clearwater Beach
  • Area
    Clearwater Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is not included with your meal, public parking is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Doherty
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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