Please please do away with the consistently egregiously sh** music. For the love of all that is holy, Stop! Food is delightful. Beautifully presented and always wonderful. Service is great and we love this place. We would be here a lot more as we live less than1m away, if it were not for the god awful 'country music'. Please just shut it off. Your chef clearly has attention to detail and is a prodigy. We loved the tortillas and butter you previously served, but the freshly fried tortilla chips, fresh homemade salsa and sauces were delightful and a much appreciated prelude to our lovely meal. We love the speakeasy. The bartender is absolutely wonderful. Best cocktails I've ever had. I would argue he is the best in the county. Frankly I love to just request 'dealers choice' and he makes the most amazing drinks I've ever had. Fun way to spend a weekend evening. Can I please just say one more time, get rid of this horrific noise. We love the DJ in the speakeasy! So cool, and great music in there. Even if we are not completely vibing with it, it's curated and inoffensive. Can I say, what a joy to have Beso in our neighborhood. We love this place (just NOT this 'music'). We come in for breakfast/brunch or dinner and the music is so annoying/uncomfortable/noxious, that we leave before ordering desert, etc. would hang out longer, would be in more frequently if not for that one big adversity. It takes a month or more to extinct the unpleasantness of the 'music' , we come in and there it is, all over again and we are reminded of why we don't visit more. Please fix this!! read more

If I'm being honest - Would not recommend, and will not go back again. It's not anything special and most of the food has no flavor at all. Service is really meh, had to ask for more water a couple times, and asked for a straw various times from different people and never ended up getting one from anyone. We ordered the jalapeño poppers, steak bites and the shrimp which were all very bland. When we asked the server what kind of cut the steak was, he said it was "just steak" and looked annoyed (or utterly confused, who could really tell). We ordered one of the cocktails and it was fine but also had no flavor. We ordered a few pizzas as our entrees and they were similarly very bland, and tasted like cheap take-out pizza. Again, would not recommend this restaurant to my friends or family. read more

I recently visited Beso and WOW -- what an experience! From the moment we walked in, the energy was on point. The place is absolutely beautiful inside -- such a vibe! The ambiance is next level, modern, stylish, and perfect for date night or a fun night out with friends. You can tell a lot of thought went into every detail. And the service? Top tier. Huge shoutout to Ash Cab for going above and beyond. Super attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect the entire time. That kind of service really makes a place stand out! The aguas frescas were so refreshing and full of flavor -- the perfect touch to an already amazing meal. Everything from the food presentation to the atmosphere was 10/10. Beso is definitely a must-visit spot. Make sure to check out the speakeasy as well! We'll absolutely be back! read more

Beso Cocina - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

I came in to eat with an old friend on Thursday. It was relatively pretty slow around 6PM and it started ramping up at around 7. The server was really friendly and helped me choose a really tasty cocktail! I rarely eat steak, but I thoroughly enjoyed my Hangar Steak!! I couldn't finish it all and took it to work the next day. It's pretty spacious inside. It kinda just looks like a better Blast. Can't wait to come back! read more

Beso Cocina - Hangar Steak - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

The mock tail saved the night(watermelon cucumber), but we got the enchilada blanco and hanger steak were okay.. enchiladas had an interesting flavor maybe too much cumin in the salas verde ? Definitely not salsa verde im use to. And the hanger steak was a bit dry. But the mock tail was amazing read more

Beso Cocina - Enchiladas blancas and hanger steak - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

We had a party of five and enjoyed Beso immensely. My wife and I had specialty cocktails which were absolutely amazing. Three friends each had a martini which they said were excellent, as well. Moving on from the cocktails to the food, all five of us ordered something different and, to a person, loved what we were eating. Not only were the dishes delicious, but the pricing is amazingly reasonable. Sometimes a restaurant has excellent food and drink, but it is spoiled by the service. Not at Beso. For the life of me, I can't remember our server's name, but I do remember that evening was her third day on the job. Third day, and her service, her personality, her efficiency - all were superb. My only critique would be the ambience. Don't get me wrong, there was nothing negative about it, but a large open room without much decor doesn't scream five stars like the food and service did. read more

Lowered Expectations Do Help... Beso's made a number of adjustments during the past few years which worked out for the better, but this was an interesting experience. Family from Los Angeles came for a visit so we went to Beso for dinner on a Saturday. I called at 1045 AM...made a reservation for 6 PM...and got a text confirmation. Then around 2 PM, I got a text saying our reservation was at 645 PM. I called and they said "the manager realized we had a big party this evening so he moved you". I replied "that's not how things work. You can call me and ask". Anyway, we arrived at 6 PM and got a table. The party was the "Winter Formal" for 100+ students and their parents/chaperones from Nipomo High School. It was big, but everyone was on their best behavior. Our server, Hailey, said they only had 3 employees covering the room because the Winter Formal was a last minute reservation. She did an excellent job juggling our food and orders from everyone else. All 3 workers really hustled. Our table ordered a Calamari appetizer ($12)...Asian Crunch Salad ($20)...Branzino ($32)...Steak Tampiqueno ($28)...Margherita Pizza ($16) and a Mixed Green Salad ($12). Everything was good - not great. The highlight was a bowl of tortilla chips which were thick and tasted homemade. Oh...and one other thing - the pizza never arrived. But the mixed green salad was big and an extra bowl of chips was filling so I couldn't tell the difference. Hailey said the kitchen would make it free so we could take it home, but I declined her generous offer. Drinks were an 805 Draft Ale ($6)...a margarita ($14) and a glass of Grey Wolf Grenache ($16). It was a nice experience...honestly...aside from handling the reservation and our missing pizza. read more

Got it -- here's a more casual, friendly, and slightly longer version you could post as a review: Beso Cocina in Nipomo is hands down one of the best food spots I've been to in a while! Everything we ordered was incredible. The asada flatbread was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of flavor in every bite. The chimichanga was stuffed full of fresh, tasty ingredients and so satisfying. And the shrimp enchiladas...wow. It was my first time ever trying shrimp enchiladas, and they completely blew me away--loaded with shrimp and covered in a sauce that tied it all together perfectly. On top of the amazing food, the vibe was warm and welcoming, and you can really tell the kitchen puts a lot of care into what they serve. This place is definitely a must-try if you're in the area. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu! Ambiance was quiet in the beginning, but got quite busy later in the evening (on a week night). The waitress flew solo and she did well to manage all 10 tables by herself. read more

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Went today for R&B brunch all good but an hour into it they run out of champagne hows that possible?? They need to put the corn rib on their menu for brunch but other than that it was good but need to hire more staff cuz it was busssssy. Thank you read more

We had finished golfing at Monarch Dunes and was heading to Pismo for the night. We passed by Beso Cocina and it was very inviting and so we thought we would check it out. We got there early, it was about 5 o'clock so we had the place to ourselves. We sat in the bar area and Evan waited on us, he was wonderful! They have bar specials during the weeknights and a really great menu to choose from. I had the chili Verde and it was amazing! My husband had the fish and chips. They tasted good and he loved that it came with a salad as well as fries, but the batter was a little thicker than he liked. My favorite thing, however, was the spicy cucumber jalapeño margarita! So good! Both of them : ) The chips and salsa they bring you before your meal are excellent, all freshly made. I texted a local friend while we were there and she said ask them about the secret speakeasy. I guess it only happens on the weekends so it's something we definitely wanna check out in the future. Anyway, I highly highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Beso Cocina - They even make their own beers which my husband loved. And this is their cucumber, jalapeño margarita, rimmed with salt and hibiscus flower. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

Being a local from the area and being that I have given this place (3) shots, it's now time to review. Honestly, it has potential but with some major flaws. I want to 1st start out with the "newly" offered wings (yes they truly are different then a Blast wing) who offers a wing plate with not side of Blue cheese or ranch? I was upcharged for ranch, and not just a range but some Sh$tty watered of green ranch, literally charged extra, never in my life have I seen wings not served with ranch, "so just eat my carrots and celery dry?" Wtf!?!? It's a mixed of crap and awesome, the drinks.... Awesome (5 stars) but the kitchen should consider another line of work, maybe drywall or landscaping and it's not the kitchen staff, it's who's making the decisions in the kitchen, that person should be embarrassed and hopefully the owner reads this or is told about this but that person should be literally fired, because that 1 person will take down this entire location for Blast, slowly. It's obvious that that person egotistical, possibly narcissistic and might even be somewhat racist against white people. It shows. I love the bar but don't order any food because you have now idea if it's good or microwave food and you have no idea what they're gonna charge you for honestly, I'm surprised they don't charge you for using their napkins. Ambiance, not super great, again I like the bat area but the rest or the "normal" restaurant area has always been uncomfortable and it's hard to say why. read more

...I'll start with dessert. The flan and the crème brûlée were basically the exact same thing. Flan is usually hard to mess up... but unfortunately, this one was disappointing. Now for lunch. My wife ordered the cheese enchiladas. The tortilla was cold, the cheese inside was only half melted, yet somehow the top was piping hot. It just wasn't consistent or enjoyable. I ordered the Asian chicken salad, and the chicken tasted like it had been cooked the day before and reheated -- that tough, dry texture you immediately recognize. The one bright spot? My wife's vodka tonic was perfect. They definitely got that right. read more

The taco Tuesday special is a pleasant surprise. Their two street taco options--carnitas and chicken--are both very yummy, with the basic essentials like onion, cilantro and meat and a bit of sauce. The margaritas (rocks, please!) are tasty too. Both times I've come the service was excellent with friendly, attentive servers. What's up with the music though?! Why country music at a mexi joint?? Latinx would be much better. Why not Bad Bunny??! read more

We got inside and out was pretty nice. Clean and spacious our server was ok, not too friendly but at the same time not rude. I think of we had better service and more personable it would've made the visit that much better. The appetizers were really good, we ordered several of them. The queso dip, jalapeño poppers, and poke tacos. No complaints there. However once we got our main course over half of the table got steaks and every single steak came out medium well to well done. Specially since most of us ordered it medium rare. I let our server know and he brought it back and got me a new one. The next one came out rare, I'm guessing to avoid over cooking it. I kept my mouth shut this time and just ate it. Better more rare than over cooked. The one plus is they have a hidden bar through a cabinet. If you ask they'll escort you back there. Unfortunately by the time we were done eating they were already closing up so we couldn't try any of the drinks. They have a separate menu than the restaurant. If you want to come for appetizers and drinks I recommend coming here. If you want steak this is not the place to go. Hence my 3 star rating. I expect better for the price. read more

Beso Cocina - Poke taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

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Nice decor. Friendly server. My chile relleno was unique and delicious. All 4 of us enjoyed our

10 out of 10- Excellent customer service, food is delicious, Ambiance is perfect for all occasions. The manager has a great personality and cares about his customers. read more

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Best mother's Day brunch ever! All you can eat (I only ate 2 plates lmao)?! Come on that was what today needed! Best food hands down! We've been coming to beso for the past 2 years and don't get me wrong it's had ups and downs but this has had to be the best event by far! Servers were great and very welcoming Better food than golden corral that's for sure, food that actually tastes fresh! 10/10 on the mother's day set up really feels like us mother are appreciated especially when they gave every mother a free rose! Thank you beso for an unforgettable experience today! read more

Bartender not personable at all Ordered a beer and when she served it I said thank you very much All she did was roll her eyes read more

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Dogs allowed on patio. Yay! Oh... now for the food. Delicious. Nice, classy ambiance. Excellent service. We went with appetizers only for this initial Beso outing. Corn Ribs (similar to elote) with Beso's tasty chipotle sauce, Barbacoa Tacos, and Chipotle Shrimp. Beverage selected was the Raspberry Basil mocktail. They have comedy, karaoke and music events. Fun, large alcohol selection bar inside if you like to drink/bar scene. Large screen TV. Really clean and modern in appearance inside and outside. Very friendly and attentive service. The hostess suggested menu items for us that didn't disappoint. Plenty of parking. Outdoor heaters, outdoor oven, & fireplace. Check out Beso Cocina! read more

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There was plenty of food! Portions were generous and delicious. Food was good. The pork in the enchilada and the sandwich were really tender. Chips and salsa were good. The truffle fries needed more "truffle" flavor for $12, barely tasted it on a few of the fries. The service was friendly and welcoming. The location is cute. Choice of Indoor and covered Outdoor patio seating available. Music played outside too. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised. On arrival, We saw one server with about 8 tables seated, one of which was a table of 6-8. I was hungry and not sure this was a great idea; but after a small initial wait , we got our drinks and our food in short order. The seared tuna was fabulous. We also had a mixed green salad, which was very generous and the blue crab soup was spectacularly resented I had steak tacos I had lime Crema instead of the salsa Roja. These were delicious. I especially love the beans and I don't necessarily love beans.. This server moved like lightning and really took on the challenge probably 10 or 12 people came after us a lot of them had come to see the musical talent, a male and female guitar acoustic duo that were also a pleasant surprise. Anyway, this server was on fire. The music was great and the food was outstanding. The only fault was, after reading reviews there were 2 items I wanted to try that were not available because they were serving a brunch menu, not the regular menu. This is a particular pet peeve of mine. (e.g. too late for lunch, only serving happy hour right now) I have to give this place a thumbs up. read more

Being from San Francisco, we thought this place was really creative with its recipes and menu, it was such a fun dining experience, unlike most restaurants on the Central Coast. Highly recommended! read more

Beso Cocina - Corn ribs, so fun for a vegetarian to act like a Neanderthal! :) - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

Overall, we had a delightful time. I've now been here twice once in the bar and once for full dinner. Had the corn ribs. Uniquely delicious although I'm not sure quite how to eat them at first watermelon salad was good but only three shrimp added little on the cheap side tacos or tacos so how can you screw them up? The night we went they had live music which was way too loud for dinner. Conversation belonged more in a bar setting or even after hours. The music itself was great and once we finished talking, it was great to sing along with some of the songs but a little over the top to enjoy a nice dinner lastly, the secret room to die for. This was my favorite part, a separate speakeasy bar and a quiet classy setting - can't wait to come back. Oh I forgot about the desserts couldn't choose so we had them both delicious. read more

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Gosh everything. Food used to be decent, that's gone down the toilet. The place looks more and more awkward, with no tie in to the atmosphere despite being open for some time. The worst part is that tonight you hosted a comedy show, that people paid money to see, about the same as what the laugh factory and comedy clubs charge. It was so embarrassing and cringey that it felt like I went to a stoners mom's garage, sloppy and zero effort. I was so appalled not only did we leave early, but I definitely won't be coming back to this establishment for any reason whatsoever. It's like you're trying to shut this place down. read more

Beso Cocina - Queso fundido (vegetarian) is better than chorizo one, but chorizo one is on the happy hour menu. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

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Came by this past Saturday for the scheduled live music from 2-5 pm. Place is kind of in the middle of nowhere. It is not near bar/restaurants or retail stores. There is ample parking. Seating is inside and outside. Place can accommodate a lot of people. They also have a speakeasy type room located behind some nondescript doors. Small space but pretty cool. It was not active at the time. Live music was located in the outside patio furthest from the inside restaurant. I was greeted immediately upon entering and momentarily directed to a table. Place was mostly empty at the time and later got busier. Beer is priced nicely at $5 for a regular and $8 for a "mug." Staff gave me mixed information on the sizing (16 oz and 22 oz, 14 and 22, etc,). I ordered a beer, a bottle of wine, and calamari. Food and drinks came out timely and at right temperature. Calamari was good. Music was great. I love restaurants and bars that provide live music. I only knew about this place because I was following the musical duo. Ambiance is great. Service was mostly good. read more

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We went for a get together with 20 people. Infants to age 93. Food was quick. Efficient . Came out all at the same time. This is not easily accomplished. Prices were reasonable. Food is solid!!! Try the blood orange margarita. Top notch as well. Zero complaints. Zero. Nipomo needs more restaurants like this. Evan our server was exceptional and attentive. read more

Nice for a quick drink or staff party. Staff works hard to make you comfortable. The strawberry shortcake was epic!!

Great food and the service is great, as well. Stopped by here once for brunch and enjoyed the outside seating area. Another time, we sat at the bar. Then, I decided to throw our holiday party here. Everyone was pleased with the food - appetizers, tacos, and then the desserts. No complaints and we all left stuffed! Looking forward to the next time we are in the area. read more

Both wonderful service and food. It's awesome to have this upscale restaurant in our area. If you haven't tried it please do .. you wouldn't be disappointed. read more

I came with a friend and enjoyed a tasty meal. The service was okay but the food was fantastic and I plan to be back again to order the enchilada blanco again! read more

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Ambiance - a solid 5 stars. It's super cute inside! The natural light from the big windows, plus all of the different lights throughout the restaurant give off such a pleasant vibe. The all black table linens and chairs provide an air of sophistication. Very chic! Drinks - 5 stars. My friend and I were both very happy with our drinks. Service - 4.5 stars. The staff as a whole was very attentive, but our waitress seemed a little nervous. Maybe she was new. Food - 3.5 stars. It was good, but for the price it just didn't have that wow factor unfortunately :( read more

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Food: Excellent flavor - even 'basics' like rice and beans were perfectly spiced. Service & Atmosphere: It was a busy Saturday evening with a large, noisy party seated in the middle of the restaurant. Service had some missteps but corrected quickly and seemed very concerned about making it right. Definitely want to visit again but may choose a less busy time. read more

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My friends from Santa Barbara and I are always looking for a good place to meet for lunch between SB and Paso Robles. We accidentally found Beso and what a delight. The food was delicious and Evan, our server, was professional and accommodating. We we so glad we found them. We will be back. read more

When you are in California's Central Coast Beso Cocina is a restaurant worth stopping for! Their menu goes beyond the traditional Mexican Faire! Their portions are generous and not overpriced! We had the Enchilada Blanca which was not your average enchilada! It was so good I would definitely order it again! Service was really good especially since we were a party of 11! The only reason I am giving this restaurant four stars instead of five is because we went there for dinner but only because we were wanting to try their Speakeasy 1920! It was closed that night because the bartender called out! 1920 looked very cool with a sexy vibe! read more

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We were warmly greeted by Denise today for a ladies birthday lunch! She went out of her way to provide terrific service with cocktails, wine and a great attitude! Followed up by a second act, Evan, our server! He did an amazing job of making sure we were well taken care of. Our meals were yummie and he constantly checked to see if there was anything else we needed. He provided an alternative birthday dessert option, (when the regular was unavailable), that was delicious! Kudos for excellent service from both of these Beso employees! Tip: Ask for sauces on the side to test spiciness. read more

We stopped by Beso hoping to enjoy their outside patio on a Friday night but it was closed. We were seated in the main dining room where there were standard cafe booths and table/chairs. Their menu was very overwhelming. They advertise mexican cuisine but they also have Italian, fish and chips, burgers, pizza and the like. We started off with chips n' salsa and guac. There were two very small containers of salsa and two guac for 4 adults. Not even enough for one person. I ordered the Chile Relleno to be safe but it was like no other relleno that I've ever had. A huge green chili fried and stuffed with masa not cheese, set on something that looked like refried black beans! As you can see from the photo I could only eat a few bites. We also ordered the Chili Colorado and Chile Verde which was good. Our server was always in a hurry and talked so fast that it was difficult to understand what she was saying. She came by to take our orders, on her way to deliver a tray of cocktails to another table. By 9pm they were clearing away tables to set up a band that made us all feel rushed. All menu items were all over priced. Give this one a pass! read more

Beso Cocina - Chili Relleno - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

We tried this place for the first time tonight. The food was good. We ordered the corn ribs & queso fundido to start, then the enchiladas blancas & Texas border Caesar & Mezcal margaritas. Our server was friendly & helpful. The overall experience was lovely for a weeknight in Nipomo. Best thing was the speakeasy in the back. We stopped in for a nightcap. Cool vibe back there. Would have given more stars if the lighting was not so bright. Overall recommend. read more

Beso Cocina - Cocktails ; Cuban Daquiri and Mojito. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Nipomo, California

My wife and I went there a couple nights ago for a drink and dinner. We were seated at the bar, it took forever to get somebody to come up and take our order. My beer took over a half an hour to get to me. My wife's margarita didn't come until dinner! The food was good, but the service was absolutely horrible! They dropped dinner off and never came back to ask if we needed anything else. We wanted to have dessert, but could not get a waitress to come by and get our order. The group next to us said good luck as they left. They experienced the same dismal service. Too bad, I was hoping that this restaurant would make it in that location. It is just down the street from us, and we would love to support a local restaurant. Going to be very hard to go back there with that type of service. Again, the food was good. read more

Oh my gosh this place is amazing. I highly suggest giving this restaurant a try. The manager the owners the staff, well they're absolutely incredible. When they first opened they had some growing to do, and that has come to fruition. The menu is fantastic. The bar menu has super tasty items on them, for $7, like sliders, a quesadilla, tacos; and these aren't your typical items you find at a Mexican restaurant...the flavors are fantastic as it's like 4 star food. It's not heavy, it's light, it's so yummy. The rest of the menu has the perfect selection to choose from. They also have a beautiful patio where you can sit in the sun, with a separate patio where you can sit under the cover of a roof. Wonderful place to go! read more

We had a 5:30 reservation and we pot there early to have a drink in the bar . That was fun and the drinks are fun and very good plenty of people there having a fun time. 5:30 we went to the dinner side. We were take to our booth and the server was very attentive. We ordered a bottle of wine from peacock cellars very good and reasonably priced. We started with the corn backs that were so good. I order the Lamb birria my wife ordered the calamari. The Lamb was so tender and very favored sitting on a bed of vegetables. So good. The calamari steak was lightly breaded came with a salad, French fries and a very creamy tartar sauce. Total price for the meals and bottle of wine $115. . I was happy and full! read more