Went here yesterday: half price drinks were very affordable and of a good size, and they even serve chorizo and ceviche. The food is a bit more expensive than other Mexican restaurants in Beijing, but the quality matches the price. Saddle Cantina has a very authentic feel as well: would definitely recommend if you are looking for authentic Mexican.

Nine of us recently went to the Saddle for a meal, and it was pretty good.

In terms of food, Im sure a mexican person would not be impressed, but for us its decent. The Fajitas came out sizzling on a hot plate, and were tasty and filling. Its a shame about the 'guacamole' with included about 1% avocado, but it did provide a good game 'hunt the avocado!

The other dishes also seemed good, such as the tacos which were fried, with beef in the middle and a delicious cheese sauce on top. Also the food is fairly cheap, tacos, enchiladas etc come in around 60 rmb, and the Fajitas at 80 Rmb.

However the real selling point is the atmosphere. Its quite big with a few large tables, so a big group should fit in easily, also there's a large outside terrace which is great in the summer. Its usually lively and a good place to start a night out.

If your there for the happy hour this is sure to make you even more 'lively' as the cocktail seemed to contain just alcohol.

The staff were generally fine, but where abit slow sometimes, and hard to attract their attention, but it was quite busy at the time. Also not many of the staff seemed to speak much English, so you might struggle with a detailed order if your Chinese isn't up to scratch.

However adopt the Standard 'wo yao zhe ge' while pointing at the menu and you should be fine.

A food lover, I was thrilled to try out the Saddle Cantina. I was even in such a good mood up until the food came that I got over the fact the Margaritas tasted like they were from a mix and were still 50kuai...but when my food arrived, bliss ended and I was incredibly disappointed. My corn chowder was cold and tasted like water and corn meal (yuck) and my salad was so mediocre I regretted ordering it. To top this all off about an hour after leaving I had to rush home because I had FOOD POISONING. I liked to think a restaurant with such good reviews, and high prices could be trusted to wash its vegetables properly and prepare soup in a way which people don't get ill but I was incredibly wrong. Just as a warning to those going to eat here, I am not the first of my friends to get sick after the saddle, but after two times we are never going back. I have been in China over a year and can eat anything off the street, but I apparently can't stomach the Saddle Cantina.

If you like getting rubbed the wrong way, perhaps The Saddle is your ride.

I've been a frequent patron of this TexMexican establishment for some time and always appreciated the warm respite, excellent salsas, and jovial ambience. Being an avid fan of crustaceans and discounts, I opted for Shrimp Fajitas on their half-price night. Unfortunately, "half price" to the chef meant "half portions," and he/she sent out a generous 4 prawns. Each fajita was a wondrous game entitled Find the Solo Shrimp Within. I think I lost.

Also. Do not be bamboozled by their "Half Price Margaritas" claim. Being strict semanticists, our friends at the Saddle only apply this discount to one of their margarita drinks--the smallest size, otherwise known as "The Maria".

We ordered the Orange Creamsicle margarita in the larger, plastic, bong-shaped drinker and it arrived, sans whipped cream, sans chocolate. Here's the official recipe from their site:

"Orange Creamsicle Margarita
Margarita mix
Orange juice
Gold Tequila
Whipped Cream
Served in a frozen Marg glass with a dollop of whipped cream
and chocolate syrup dribbled over it.
A Yummy and decadent treat."

Yummy, yes. Decadent...only to those never before having sampled the more basic of orange popsicles.

When we complained about the rift between receipt and advertised discount, the manager proceeded to point to the "Maria" drink on the menu, explaining to us that the discount only applied to "Margaritas". Hm. Could have sworn a margarita referred to the drink style, not the cup size.

I'm saying "neigh" to this naughty saloon until they saddle up about prices and portions. Giddyup.

This place has chiseled out a nice open-air spot within the 3.3 complex. I haven't tried the food yet but sampled their microbrew and it gets two thumbs up. Smooth, smokey and well brewed. It led us into a discussion of beer connoisseuring. The waitstaff is fun and friendly. I'll be back for more, especially in any sort of good weather.

saddle gets a strong rating for the monthly cinco de drinko parties, what a great reason to party!
sure it is a reference to cinco de mayo, but hey that can work for any month of the year.
although they do not have patron tequila, they have many other types of tequila.
moreover they serve up a delicious serving of fajitas. i dont know if their fajitas servings are too small or if they are so delicious it never seems like it is enough. anyway, it's worth a bite.

Good place to just chill, food is good probably not the most authentic but you're in beijing. Last time i went was couple weeks ago while the world cup was on and the outdoor seating was completely full. I was impressed with the management who tried to accommodate us, a pleasant surprise from dazed and confused Chinese staff who are normally like ummm....umm... ummm....when you make a request, complaint, say hi...

Service and food here were not always great, but both had improved markedly during a recent visit. The Saddle Cantina still has one of the city's best decks, so enjoy the al fresco in season. The fajitas are great, and on Monday nights, a great deal at half-price, and also a nice alternative to Blue Frog's same-night burger special. The margaritas should be better -- fresh lime instead of Rose's Lime Juice would improve them greatly. Chips and salsa are also good, with freshly fried and crispy chips. A fun place, you won't think you're in Tijuana but it probably won't matter either.

This place is terrible. I went there for a lunch special a few weeks ago (I think it was 35 kuai for a couple of dishes with sides of rice, beans and nachos) and was very disappointed.

First, the service. After seating us, the waitress pretended she had no idea what this lunch special was. When I insisted that I saw it online and would like to speak to a manager, she said that the special was only valid from Monday to Thursday. How convenient since it was a Friday. Again, I told her that I was certain the listing said it was from Monday to Friday. Finally she went back into the restaurant and came out with a lunch special menu that clearly stated it was valid M-F. When a waitress lies to her customers, it spoils a big part of the experience...obviously.

It took them almost an hour to bring out the four dishes and they messed up three of them, which we had to send back. That's a 75 percent failure rate. By that time, they were cold, bringing us to the second point: the food.

It was really bad. No flavor, no cheese and cold. I love fish tacos so that's what I ordered, but the dish was bland and almost disgusting.

All in all, if you can convince the waitress not to lie to you about the lunch special, it might be worth going there for the price. But be prepared for horrendous service and food.

Let us have some honesty & degnity out there ,once Comes to review a place,or Venue !
sadly Big (NO) of users of this Page with Respect of some of theme hardly knowing what Restaurant & Hospitality about ,Yet Food & Quality of Beverages>
Saddle,Cantina Great Place to Have some Latin vIBES in Heart of Sunlitune,we were choked with the dramatique decline of quality Service ,the Mojito comes FULL With Sugar Serup,& Two leafes of Mint !!
When ,it comes to our Bill, twice what we use to pay when it's Just OPen ! & you have No right to request Music
Worst part !Manager,telling us ,Local pay more if you are no happy don't come back (with his mother tongue)
we Quitly payed & left & for sure we will go back only if it's Latino.
& IT'S hEART bREAKING ,
One Star for the Smiling Stuff,& innocent Workers.!!