The Sand Trap
Located at Avalon Cyn Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, The Sand Trap is a beloved restaurant on Catalina Island, known for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptional food, and welcoming service. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this spot offers a dining experience that stands out as a cornerstone of the island's culinary scene.
The restaurant's menu features a delightful selection of Mexican-American dishes, including tacos, which are a highlight for many. The ground beef tacos, in particular, are a popular choice during happy hour. The tacos are packed with flavor and come with fresh ingredients that capture the essence of authentic street tacos. While asada tacos aren't on the menu, the ground beef option more than satisfies, offering a perfect balance of taste and texture.
One of the standout features of The Sand Trap is the refreshing margaritas. Guests rave about how these drinks are more than just beverages; they are an experience. With the right mix of bold flavors and a refreshing twist, these margaritas embody the spirit of Catalina, making them a perfect pairing with any meal.
Service at The Sand Trap is consistently praised for being friendly and attentive, ensuring that every visit feels like a special occasion. Whether you're sitting down for a casual meal or enjoying a more relaxed happy hour experience, the staff makes sure your time here is nothing short of memorable.
In addition to its delicious food and drinks, the restaurant boasts a cozy ambiance that feels like a slice of paradise on the island. The Sand Trap is a place that captures the unique charm of Catalina Island, offering both locals and visitors a place to unwind, indulge in great food, and enjoy the laid-back island vibe. It's a must-visit when you're in Avalon, offering an unforgettable dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
The Sand Trap Reviews
We decided to try sand trap because it showed familiar Mexican American dishes and they had good reviews. We opted for the GROUND BEEF tacos because they didn't have asada tacos (not sure if they don't sell asada or if ground beef is the only option for happy hour tacos) overall; good service and good experience. We're still going to eat after this!
There's this one spot on Catalina Island that holds my heart--it's the only reason I even come to the island. The street tacos there? They're unreal. Bursting with flavor, fresh, and authentic. And don't even get me started on the margaritas. They aren't just drinks; they're an experience, the perfect mix of refreshing and bold, capturing the spirit of Catalina in every sip. To me, these tacos and margaritas are more than just food--they're the cornerstone of the island's identity. Without this place, Catalina just wouldn't be the same. It's as if the essence of the island is wrapped up in that one spot. Without it, the charm, the vibe, the soul of Catalina would be missing. Every trip I make here is for this one spot. It's my slice of paradise.
Karting around Catalina and we ran across this place next to a golf course hence its name the sand trap We hopped off and in and got some beer and margaritas and some got tacos and fries and everything was great the drinks well served and food fresh and good and service was great! Has as Mexican themed feel to it and the crowd is all ages Nice little spot to stop by and fill up and head on out with your adventure around Avalon
Like the Buffalo Nickel, the Sand Trap is another restaurant I have passed (driving a golf cart) about a hundred times but had never been there. Also, like the Buffalo Nickel, the Sand Trap's menu leans hard toward Mexican food. I didn't realize it was only a very easy 10 minute walk from the main drag in Avalon. They have a large outdoor patio with a bar in the back. You order at a little window at the front entrance. The breakfast menu is extremely long and they stop serving breakfast at 11:30 a.m. We went with four different types of tacos: shrimp, carnitas, chicken, and al pastor. Believe it or not, I think the chicken taco was the best. The tortillas appeared to be freshly-made, which is a plus. I thought the tacos were fine but not spectacular. Two tacos per person is probably the right amount. I did see some other folks eating tortas and a massive Mexican shrimp cocktail. I probably ordered wrong. They seemed to know what they were doing. They probably offer 15 different different beers but I don't think any of them are on draft. The Sand Trap is a nice, extremely casual place to sit in the sun and have a decent taco and a beer. Keep your expectations in check.
The Food, service and the new breakfast menu. Everything time I'm here it's a great adventure. Unbelievably great