Baja Mexicali in Winchester

Great food. Definitely going again.

Went for my daughter's 15th birthday. Had heard friends visit this place with mixed reviews and thought we'd give it a go You feel as though you're sitting in a goldfish bowl but drinks arrived and the Bajarita was amazing Had nachos to start, nice Main course was a REAL let down!! We ordered burrito with meat fillings. Well, the amount of meat as opposed to shredded cabbage and all the cheap stuff was diabolical! The meat wouldn't have fed a cat! Would have complained but didn't want to upset the evening with it being a celebration. Come on Baja, if you charge £12 for a burrito at least put enough meat in it! I wouldn't go again and instead go to West Quay and get a cheaper burrito with a excellent content of meat. Fairly disappointed to be honest.

Tasty, filling and fast! Recommend!

Always a great experience, food tastes fresh and friendly service.

Had a late booking here last night but the staff were still so lovely, from start to end. Served by George who was happy to answer all questions we had and service was very quick

Amazing food, keep going back for more. Staff are friendly, food is cooked very quickly. Sometimes a struggle to get a table (probably due to popularity) but never an issue or disappointment coming here.

Myself and partner visited with our one year old son. They were friendly & accommodating. The food was absolutely fantastic for all three of us, we will go back and definitely recommend!! Thank you.

We have popped in to see if they have a gluten free option on their menu and lady inside gave me the answer but failed to say she was closing therefore allowed me to sit down this was at 16.01 pm my colleague and I was interested having something to take out as we both work for the Ambulance service and had a full green uniforms on she wasn't friendly at all and said can't you read the sign it says close . We thought this place was stop cooking at 16.15 and shuts at 17.00pm very disappointing to see have no communication after we sat down been told to leave before even closing time

Great food a little expensive but a great experience

Delicious food and great service

Great food! Amazing flavours at a great price. Lovely atmosphere with seating inside or outside

The restaurant was already crowded when I arrived - ten minutes late. I apologised and young man who greeted me seemed unperturbed and directed me to our table. Husband arrived as soon as he had parked the car. Food was delicious and served in a timely manner, even though it was a busy Friday early evening. We had four dishes ( cauliflower, whitebait, chicken wings and guacamole). My husband had tacos next, while I chose a salad. Our neighbours’ meals looked and smelled great too. Some people were enjoying cocktails. We had alcohol-free lager which was fine. My husband sat in a chair, while I sat on the wooden bench. Although there were cushions, they were too lightly stuffed for real comfort. With more comfortable seating, I would have given Baja Mexicali five stars. The decor is simple and quite appealing to say it looks to have been made on a tight budget, and is eco friendly. The unisex loo was clean. ( I notice that some visitors to this shopping centre have complained about inadequate signage in the car park, so take care where you park to avoid an unexpected fine.)

We were not overly impressed with the restaurant especially as there are some good eating places at Whitely. The Nachos starter was fine, I chose the steak taco as a main they were disappointing for the money. The chimmy changer desert was not good did not taste the apple or cinnamon and it seemed under cooked .

Food was ok, small portions and for the 2 of us inc a soft drink it was just over £60. Only problem I had was the tables are very close together and you can hear everyone elses conversations. I found it difficult to hear what the person I was with was saying alot of the time and we didn't linger over the meal.

Great place to meet friends. Good and drinks are consistently good. Thank you!

We love Baja. Such a lovely location. Staff are so friendly and food is great! Highly highly recommend

Lovely little Mexcian right in the middle of Whiteley shopping complex. Great place for lunch, we each had a main and added a few ‘little plates’ to share also. Our meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Would eefinitely return.

This is the best place for a meal out, everything is so fresh & tasty, the service is great and it has a chilled atmosphere.

Mixed feelings about this place. The meal was fine and nice enough, I went for the Asada (steak) San Francisco Burrito however, I thought the steak was a little chewy. My main takeaway would be that for this burrito (bear in mind it was the most expensive one) and chips, alongside the service charge it cost me £18.45. Personally I don’t think the food was awful but for the price I just can’t say that it’s worth it and that’s just my opinion. Atmosphere was good though and staff were friendly.

Gave us food poisoning, after eating the pork belly bites, San Diego wrap with Beef we then left the restaurant decided to go H&M and had to leave early due to my partner needing to be sick. Once we got home we both felt ill, we then woke up during the night being violently sick. Other than the food poisoning, the service was great and the food was really nice too.

Subject a great place, considering it is so small the ambience, the staff, the food all absolutely fantastic. 💯% recommend

The place itself is quite small but the server found space for us, which was good. The food was ok but the sticky wings weren't good, we left some of those. Could have just been because they were busy. The BBQ ribs were flavoursome and had a good amount of meat on them. The tacos were middle of the road. Not a bad taco, but the sauce is came with wasnt to my taste - quite bland. The steak loaded fried were great. Steak cooked medium and other toppings worked well. For what I got, I would say this is on the pricier side but with helpful staff and some good options, this could be one to try.

Great food, good service - excellent location & lovely atmosphere.

This is one of my favourite restaurants, they have great fresh food here, a nice selection too. The cocktails are good value as they have a deal on most of the time and they are tasty. They made it a special evening for me on my birthday by giving us an additional cocktail. They always make a fuss of us and we always leave full and happy. One point i would make is that it is a touch pricey food wise.

Love this place. As the only indie restaurant in the whole of Whiteley Shopping centre, this places shines bright. Food is always made fresh and you can see the kitchen from the seating area if you’re on the right side. The drinks are made by the wait staff in the small bar area and are always so good, with no scrimping on the alcohol. There are a good amount of drinks on a 2 for £12 deal which is a fair deal. The bill usually ends up being quite expensive but don’t mind paying it for a quality meal. Will be back again soon!

Unexpected gem! Don’t miss out on the tequila glaze yum

We eat there so many times and it was always very good, the service excellent, the friendliness of staff welcomed.

Very very good food. Excellent. Shame your sat on top of each other

Really is a little gem in the area.

Here for lunch, a main and a side makes a reasonable meal. nice welcome, pleasant prompt service, informal dining, tasty food. Discretionary service charge automatically added to bill at 10%.

I came here for dinner with work colleagues. The food was fresh and full of flavour and the service was excellent.

Food wasn’t bad but small portions and overpriced, £6.50 for 2 tacos which disappeared in 2 mouthfuls, £12 for a burrito and £6.50 for a small slice of cheese cake. Service was good and service charge is automaticity added to your bill.

Fantistic food, it was so good. Cooked perfectly. Staff were awesome. Arrived just as it opened, within 10 mins was full, can see why. Will book ahead for next visit.

Amazing place great food fast service

First visit, went with my wife at lunchtime. The food is really good. Service with a smile, too. It's just perfect.

I felt that the food has improved recently, following a bit of decline earlier in the year. A bit of a cold environment, as always, but that is what you get when you are surrounded by glass!

Absolutely amazing!! Can’t wait to order again!

10/10 best food in Hampshire can’t fault this place, friendly staff and good atmosphere, they always accommodate any adjustments to meals

Always great service and lovely food

Delicious tacos and burritos. Great place for a quick bite. We ordered loaded nachos, fish tacos and a steak burrito , with verde rice as a side. Everything tasted great, the staff checked in on us several times to make sure we were happy and brought us additional drinks very promptly. It’s a small restaurant but the decor is very cute. I would say the tacos were on the pricier side since you only get two per portion.

Food was fine but evening spoilt by manager who refused to move us from the table right next to the toilet and 12 inches from the occupied table next to us on the grounds they were fully booked. Tempted to just walk out but would have incurred the no show charge and wanted to see if food was as good as reviews indicate. It was virtually empty on arrival at 1845 and still just as empty 40 minutes later as we were getting ready to leave. Won't be going back (unfortunately cannot post the picture in this review to show).

Called in here on the off chance of a table on Tuesday and wasn’t disappointed. They seated us at the high table in the middle of the restaurant and the chairs were very comfortable. Staff were so friendly so much choice on the menu and it was all delicious. The atmosphere was buzzing will 100% go back.

Good food, would definitely revisit

The food was OK but a bit bland for my liking. Being Mexican I was expecting there to be more spice.

Good service, tasty food, ok prices.

Lunchtime and nice to see busy but not crowded. Chose the Lunchtime special menu which was good value. Food taste and quality was top notch. Highly recommended

Service relaxed, helpful and friendly. Food delicious and filling. Loved the decor. meals selected were San Diego Asada Burritos, San Diego Carnecita Burrito San Francisco Verduras Burrito & a Carnecita Quesadilla with a side of Patatas Bravas .

Unbelievable food, we could not fault anything. All the staff were polite, the place is cosy and the price is good. The only thing was wrong I wish I could fit more food in. Went home a happy family

The food was okay for the money and some things felt quite authentic and tasty. I can't help but think the staff need a little more hospitality training, but I guess that comes with experience. Overall, would be nice for a quick bite but definitely not what I was expecting.

Lovely pit stop for lunch, reasonably priced as well.

Well.. been here at least 6 times and honestly is the best food in Whiteley- not only the shopping Center but I would say the area. Always delicious food and great service and guess what?!? Fair priced too!! If you are in the area - do not hesitate! Sorry no pics as food so good, it just vanished from the plates and only realised we took no pics after 😆

Delicious Mexican food and very friendly staff.

Just had our meal at Baja Mexicali new branch opened in Portsmouth. Food as good as previous experience at Whiteley, same great menu. Staff at new restaurant were great looking after us. Will go again.

Just visited new branch in Portsmouth. Food as good as whitely and staff were excellent. Great value for money. Will be going back again.

Amazing food, staff are really friendly and the restaurant is clean and has a great atmosphere. Definitely my favourite place to eat!

I really underestimated this place!. I was intrigued yet undecided, as there are other bigger chains surrounding this small glass building. Bigger chains where I knew I would be able eat for a reasonable price and feel fed!. Which is a must for me when eating out as a family!. I am so glad I chose this independent restaurant, rather than a chain! From the second we walked through the doors the service was outstanding. We were greated by the manager (Luke), who was so friendly and amazing with our children. We were shown to a table, where Luke asked the names of our children and then proceeded to write them on their own table reservations board. Sometimes eating out as a big family is stressful, I honestly felt relief that our kids were being looked after and not being suppressed in an adult environment. The waitress (name has slipped my mind) was just a courteous, polite and approachable. The food was absolutely outstanding. Price, presentation and taste, cannot fault any of it. Portion sizes were not sacrificed for presentation. We tried a lot of their dishes. As there was 7 of us, we ordered 10 dishes plus 3 sides. The kitchen staff did not struggle with our order. All our food came out together, warm and delicious. Our children laughed and engaged with the staff throughout the meal, the staff were tentative and the atmosphere was relaxed. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to all. We also heard that they are opening a new branch over in Portsmouth. I cannot wait to try this place out. I really hope the staffs attitudes and work ethic are reflected in their pay, they deserve it!. On that note, I also loved the fact that on the receipt, it states that all tips go directly to staff and that they are split between all staff on shift including their kitchen staff. Not a lot off businesses do this. The company seems to have some good moral ethics. Staff are fabulous and the little touches just made the experience even more for us. We will be back either at Whiteley or Portsmouth.

Great food, simply very well cooked and presented. Staff excellent, quality cocktails, something completely different to the food chain outlets.

Popped in for lunch today for my daughters birthday and we are both vegan! Food was amazing, lots of choice, and most dishes can be made vegan. Prides we’re good, service was great, very cute little restaurant and we will definitely be going back soon 👌🌱

Food is overpriced, and subpar. Ordered mushroom tacos. Tacos were broken, with a strange taste. Mushroom filling was just basic.

First time here we will return.

Fantastic tasting food, good service, great prices.

Lovely atmosphere, nice chilled our music. I wanted try so much on the menu. We had pork belly bites, padron peppers, sliced corn. Then mains where steak burritos and enchiladas. The food was fresh, hot and the flavours were so complementary. Service was flawless. Will be returning to this fanatic independent restaurant. Puts all restaurants at Whitely to shame!

Booked this lovely looking restaurant over 3 weeks ago, and reconfirmed the reservation on Thursday (2 days before), turned up tonight to no reservation. They have said I should have had a confirmation email - I’ve had nothing, never knew I would get this???? Also explained they require card details for a Friday / Saturday night booking which you input on the email, again not able to do. Nothing they could do so had to walk away. Booked over the phone and call to confirm, and never mentioned an email confirmation or card details needed - think some staff training in taking reservations might be needed. What a let down!

Ordered online, told ready for collection 30 mins later, on arrival told it would be at least another 10 mins because 'suddenly really busy'. Poor show guys.

Love this place I love the staff/ I love the chef's/ I love the interior and the music) 5* ain't enough. I don't want to Give this place a good review but i must only because I want it all for my self please book it In advance you want this culinary experience xxxx

Lovely lunch with very friendly staff and great drinks. Unexpected find in the middle of the shopping centre, that felt like being on holiday

Tasty food, with prompt and friendly service. Will return for sure and would recommend.

First time visit and would visit again next time in the area. Food was fantastic. Pork belly bites were a great starter. The Pulled Pork Burrito was fantastic as were the Patatas Bravas. The food was made to order so there is a wait but didn't mind. Could fault the service either.

Great food, reasonably priced. Ready as ordered.

Went here for a date night with my hubby! Very intimate and cozy setting, very friendly staff who made us feel welcome and told us about the menu. Food was absolutely delicious, left wanting more but not because we were hungry just because it was so tasty!!! Hubby was very impressed which is hard to do because he is the fussiest eater 😅The cocktails were also absolutely scrumptious!!! 100% will be going back ♥️😍

I love this place! We've been quite a few times now and the food is lush. Friendly service. Fresh ingredients. Lots of vegan options too!

Lovely atmosphere, lovely food, helpful server, would definitely recommend.

Staff are very polite,helpful & cheerful. Food is very tasty and be careful because the 'Hot' sauce on offer is very moorish if you can stand the heat. Lol. Reasonable price and a good selection, they even offer take out if you can't manage all your food..

Absolutely loved it .service was a bit slow but that was the only fault I can say .

Really lovely food and atmosphere.

Enjoyed our visit here. Chicken and Pineapple quesadillas were very good. Was it worth £40 for two mains and two sharing sides. Suppose that is the average price for two people eating out these days. Slightly pricey for what you get in my opinion but very nice still.

Decided to try Baja whilst we were in the area. The place is much smaller than we imagined it would be, but with it's atmosphere, it doesn't actually matter! Food was delicious, especially the wings! Decor was vibrant and the higher chairs surprisingly more comfortable than they look like they would be! Only small downside is the service could have been a little more warmer. Would visit again if we were local.

Ate here for a quick meal and it was amazing. The potato Bravas were lovely but for me the highlight was the apple and cinnamon dessert with coconut ice cream… wonderful. I would definitely recommend.

Great place to eat with fresh vibrant food and superb options for vegans.

Decided to try Baja Mexicali on a whim and we're glad we did! We tried a range from the menu and everything, including the mocktails, was full of flavour and really well delivered. The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The mood was relaxing and it was just a good time. The food was delivered in good time too. Will definitely be back in the future.

What a gem of a restaurant, the food is amazing. I have been two night on trot for my dinner as staying and working near by, likely to be back tomorrow too. Reasonable price, tasty dishes, yum yum

The restaurant is quite small and you really need to book ahead. Wouldn't be able to cope with large party. Limited menu if you can't take spicy food or with chilli otherwise a good choice of menu. Nice selection of drinks. Meal including drink, starter, main course and dessert approx £30. Seated on wooden planks in a booth type arrangement so not the most comfortable experience! You could be seated on high stools at a "bar" arrangement. I did try to book by leaving a phone message but it was not responded to so I booked on line which is probably the most reliable method.

Excellent food- We shared fish & birria tacos,& steak burrito which was all cooked to perfection! Clearly a chef who takes time, care and attention with the food and you can taste the difference!

Amazing food. Lovely staff, would definitely recommend amd go again.

I'd say it's the best Mexican, but that's doing it injustice, it's the best food place my family and I go to, love it! Great service, friendly owners, fresh and fantastic food, 10/10 🙌🏼🌮

Really fabulous food, great prices and staff are always so friendly!

Food was amazing, really tasty. Unfortunately restaurant prices for a takeaway so a bit on the pricey side.

Great experience, lovely, tasty food. Served a little cold and slightly pricey!

A great atmosphere, fantastic food and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love mexican food and this restaurant offers plenty of choice. The beef dripping sauce is amazing. Good deals on drinks and food.

Amazing food, friendly staff, and great prices. We really enjoyed our meal at Baja Mexicali.

Fantastic! We went with a 3 year old who ate off the kids menu happily. Lovely cocktails and delicious food 😋

Amazing food, can't wait to return, steak unbelievable along with cheesey garlic bread.amazing please visit x

This is a fabulous restaurant and the food never disappoints. We have tried most of the menu and there has never been a dish we wouldn’t re-order. Love the street corn, seasoning on the fries and the churros are amazing! We love a trip here.

Amazing food, great service, the pork belly cubes brilliant, nachos fabulous and steak,mind intensive x

We ordered some Picars - garlic quesadillas, street corn and pork rind. Had the Cali tea cocktail and surf and turf fries from the spring menu. The best for us was the surf and turf as the steak and prawns were cooked really well. The steak was tender. Definitely a place I'll recommend trying a few times as it is an independent place with a seasonal change menu.

One of our top 3 favourite restaurants :) Vegan choices are 10/10 and so tasty, the staff are nice, the music is good and it's a nice small place. Definitely recommend!

Great food, great service and a lovely cosy and viby atmosphere.

Food was lovely pricy though. Was made to feel a little uncomfortable by staff as they kept watching us like we didn't belong. Young lad who served us was friendly, helpful, and amazing. Did understand why we could only have the high table when plenty of others free.

Amazing place. Amazing food. Love eating here