I mean no disrespect to the establishment, but I want to save anyone else who saw the 4.3 stars and Guy Ferari approved tacos and are expecting anything but a stomach ache and inedible food. I paid $29 to split chips and 3 fish tacos. The chips were multicolored and multigrain chips that you buy at the store but thick and fried. The fish tacos had overcooked fishy tasting fish that was chopped up to look like cat food, and there was not a single good flavor present. The sauces were a watery mess. Truly inedible. Even the water tasted bad. My friend and I feel sick to our stomaches hours later. Please let this review save you the money and stomach ache! I don't usually write reviews but I don't want anyone else to go through this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mike Mallon
Holden was the man! Me and my girlfriend came in from PA and he helped us out, made us fee at home. Gave great recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackie F.
Great food, you won't leave hungry and friendly bartenders. Fabulous food! Great staff.
Jean Evans
Don't miss this place. The portions are huge and the quality is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Beans and Rice, Grilled Chicken Taco Salad
Richard Hughes
Very poor. Service mediocre, restaurant felt dirty and run down, zero atmosphere.Would not return, the place was "tired".
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Katrina Ratliff
It's Mexican with an Outer Banks flair. If you have been to Mexico or the southwest you may find it different, but it's very food. Worth the money and definitely a place with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Aaron McClearnon
Holden was our server, bar tender and food tour guide. We were beyond happy with the presentation of the food. The special was a giant tuna steak over rice. Make sure to grab a “perfect Margarita”.
Joyce Hutchens
The fish tacos were delicious ? plus the tequilas were all natural. We love Ortega's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Rosenfield
Food was very good. Not busy as it was between lunch and dinner. Waitress wasn't thst friendlyShe brought our appetizer. The bartender ended up getting our second glasses of tea. He also took our entrée orders and served us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The Outer Banks Photography Company
Awesome place to attend, eat, drink, socialize, and feel alive. They treat you like you belong here cuz after all we all belong to mother earth. Order up and Ortega'
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans, Guacamole, Fajitas, Traditional Carne Asada Tacos, Mojo Roasted Pulled Pork Nachos
Absolutely fantastic Little getaway hidden in Manteo if you have the pleasure of getting Holden as your bartender you are in for an absolute treat he is one of the best mixologists on the Island food is always fantastic staff is absolutely incredible!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie C
Mediocre at best. Quite expensive. Went for lunch. One child had the kids quesadilla and it was burnt around the edges, one had the kids Mac n cheese it was a little dry but she was able to eat most of it. I had a hamburger which was pretty crispy on the outside. For the price wouldn’t recommend.
Joe DiDio
Awesome food if you are in Manteo.. accommodating 14 people. Chicken burrito, fish tacos, and crab mac n cheese are off the hook. Server joe is funny and excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elisabeth Shaffer
What a great experience all around. The restaurant itself was very beautiful and unique. Food was excellent and our water Kayd was on point and made the whole experience great. Would highly recommend
N A.
The food is horrible. Avoid at all cost. Shrimp was not fresh. Frozen and over fried. Steak was horrible. No seasoning. Fish tacos certified by guy Guy Fieri where pure dog Sh*t. Fieri please come back and un-certify your tacos. They were the worst. Sad part is you have fresh fish surrounding you and your restaurant is to lazy or cheap to invest in fresh fish. Don't you dare eat here!!!
I mean no disrespect to the establishment, but I want to save anyone else who saw the 4.3 stars and Guy Ferari approved tacos and are expecting anything but a stomach ache and inedible food. I paid $29 to split chips and 3 fish tacos. The chips were multicolored and multigrain chips that you buy at the store but thick and fried. The fish tacos had overcooked fishy tasting fish that was chopped up to look like cat food, and there was not a single good flavor present. The sauces were a watery mess. Truly inedible. Even the water tasted bad. My friend and I feel sick to our stomaches hours later. Please let this review save you the money and stomach ache! I don't usually write reviews but I don't want anyone else to go through this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Holden was the man! Me and my girlfriend came in from PA and he helped us out, made us fee at home. Gave great recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, you won't leave hungry and friendly bartenders. Fabulous food! Great staff.
Don't miss this place. The portions are huge and the quality is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Beans and Rice, Grilled Chicken Taco Salad
Very poor. Service mediocre, restaurant felt dirty and run down, zero atmosphere.Would not return, the place was "tired".
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
It's Mexican with an Outer Banks flair. If you have been to Mexico or the southwest you may find it different, but it's very food. Worth the money and definitely a place with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Holden was our server, bar tender and food tour guide. We were beyond happy with the presentation of the food. The special was a giant tuna steak over rice. Make sure to grab a “perfect Margarita”.
The fish tacos were delicious ? plus the tequilas were all natural. We love Ortega's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good. Not busy as it was between lunch and dinner. Waitress wasn't thst friendlyShe brought our appetizer. The bartender ended up getting our second glasses of tea. He also took our entrée orders and served us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Awesome place to attend, eat, drink, socialize, and feel alive. They treat you like you belong here cuz after all we all belong to mother earth. Order up and Ortega'
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans, Guacamole, Fajitas, Traditional Carne Asada Tacos, Mojo Roasted Pulled Pork Nachos
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely fantastic Little getaway hidden in Manteo if you have the pleasure of getting Holden as your bartender you are in for an absolute treat he is one of the best mixologists on the Island food is always fantastic staff is absolutely incredible!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mediocre at best. Quite expensive. Went for lunch. One child had the kids quesadilla and it was burnt around the edges, one had the kids Mac n cheese it was a little dry but she was able to eat most of it. I had a hamburger which was pretty crispy on the outside. For the price wouldn’t recommend.
Awesome food if you are in Manteo.. accommodating 14 people. Chicken burrito, fish tacos, and crab mac n cheese are off the hook. Server joe is funny and excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great experience all around. The restaurant itself was very beautiful and unique. Food was excellent and our water Kayd was on point and made the whole experience great. Would highly recommend
The food is horrible. Avoid at all cost. Shrimp was not fresh. Frozen and over fried. Steak was horrible. No seasoning. Fish tacos certified by guy Guy Fieri where pure dog Sh*t. Fieri please come back and un-certify your tacos. They were the worst. Sad part is you have fresh fish surrounding you and your restaurant is to lazy or cheap to invest in fresh fish. Don't you dare eat here!!!