Mark Wahlberg's Flecha Cantina to Open in Newport Beach
The actor's Mexican restaurant chain is set to open its fourth location this September in Mariner's Mile.
Mark Wahlberg is expanding his restaurant portfolio with a new Flecha Cantina location in Newport Beach, California. The eatery is slated to open in September at 2800 West Coast Highway, a prominent waterfront address in the Mariner's Mile area, formerly occupied by The Whaler restaurant.
Flecha Cantina has received an active Newport Beach business license registered to the former Whaler address, confirming the establishment's impending arrival. This Newport Beach outpost will be the fourth for the brand, which already has locations in Las Vegas, Huntington Beach, and San Diego.
The restaurant is expected to continue serving its signature menu of upscale Mexican cuisine and a selection of tequila-forward cocktails. The opening aims to revitalize the high-profile property and add another celebrity-backed dining destination to Orange County's culinary scene.
While the news has garnered attention, online reactions from some locals have been mixed, with some expressing skepticism about the restaurant's quality and others questioning the price point of its offerings. Nevertheless, the establishment is proceeding with its planned September opening.