I can see how service can be a hit or miss…read more I can see how the customers can be sketchy or perfunctory or unusual. But I didn't see that on a Thursday night during the NBA Playoffs / Dodger game. Initially there were very few servers, so we had to go to the bar to get a bucket, however towards the end of the night, it started to fill up and more servers came, and we had a great time chatting it up, and got out drink orders with more flow. Ambiance? Dive bar. Like The epitome of a dive bar sans pool table. They've got the juke box playing hip hop and Banda/Corridos, big speakers so you've got to almost yell to have a conversation, was a little disappointed they weren't playing the sound from the game. Surprisingly? Great food. Tacos were good, the Aguachiles was very good, especially for the price! It's got some heat. so be prepared (ask for it not hot if you've got a low tolerance.) Great citrus punch, quite a lot of seafood. All in all It's a great dive bar, with some beautiful servers, however the parking situation is very, very bad with patrons just double parking. I had to park in the neighborhood a block down, and when I left there was a gentlemen passed out next to it. But I guess that's Southgate for you! I would stop in maybe, but its not somewhere I'd recommend to go again.

Augies Bar & Grill has been one of my favorite spots to watch sports while drinking a beer and…read moregrabbing a bite from Mariscos Los Laras (IG MariscosLosLaras). This restaurant is located inside Augies Bar & Grill, and their menu consists of mariscos and Mexican food, although they offer wings and fries. Today, I came with a friend to witness the Dodgers win and see Shohei Ohtani hit his 51st home run and steal his 51st base. The ambiance was calm for this Thursday afternoon, but the music Playlist was on point. The bartenders were beautiful as always and attentive to our needs. After a couple of cold Pacifico beers, my friend and I got hungry and decided to order some aguachiles verdes and two tacos governador. Our order took a little longer than expected (Approximately 20 minutes), but we understood because the owner had barely opened his restaurant when we ordered. The aguachiles came first because they were not hard to prepare and looked delicious. Unfortunately, I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture of my plate midway through. The plate had a good amount of shrimp marinated in spicy lime sauce, slices of avocado, red onions, cucumber, and about 3 to 4 tostadas served inside a plastic bag. Overall, this plate is perfect to satisfy your appetite temporarily. About 10 minutes later, the tacos governador plate came out with a slice of lime and a sauce that is hard to describe, but it was really good. The taco was cheesy and had plenty of shrimp for the traditional tortilla. The type of salsa they serve it with complements the governador and is delicious. In conclusion, I will continue to come here because of their sports ambiance, cold beers, beautiful bartenders providing excellent customer service, and Mariscos Los Laras serving delicious food.

Beautiful place and nice ambiance, and has very beautiful drinks that taste amazing. The service is…read morealso great, they were very quick!

Security and management are not doing it right. Their website currently does not mention a dress…read morecode. When we arrived we were told we couldn't enter in a rude matter. We pointed out that there were currently people in the restaurant wearing sandals. Management told us that the rules apply after 7pm. It was currently 7:30, so they denied us entry. In the process of this convo they let a woman wearing flip flops in. When I pointed that out the security said "it is part of an outfit" - they should add that to their list of rules... Clearly they are able to make exceptions for people that look a certain way, and not for others. We had a party of 15 inside; they charged them 10 for water without mentioning to them that there is a cost. Overall, while I understand that rules are rules. It is clear that the security and management only make these rules for certain people.

it's a pretty dang awesome place that plays amazing music and has a dancefloor. def would recommend…read moreif you're looking for alternative or goth themed place to dance, meet ppl or hang with friends also drinks are 2 dollars on tuesday

This place used to be such a great spot to come to. Unfortunately it's gone down hill after the…read more"female"with tattoos started taking advantage of peoples moneys and demanding tip. She's allowed to cuss out customers and when given the same attitude she has you kicked out. This is after purchasing drinks and tipping her. The security isn't any better. Cussing you out and pulling you by your shirt and threatening to come out and "kick your ass" this place has really taken a downfall for the worst. Please be aware when coming down this anarchy's. If I could give it a zero start I would but unfortunately I can't!!!

My friend had his 54th birthday party here and it's in a perfect hidden location where it ends up…read moreas a private party. There's plenty of free private parking. The bar offers the usual mixed drinks and plenty of beer on tap at reasonable prices. A perfect gathering spot for approximately 50 people.

Hi friends, I thought long and hard on this one…read more This goes for the outside breakfast cafe, not the inside restaurant. If you are not a regular customer, service here absolutely sucks. Female spanish cook is somehow related to the female latina cashier, they were working as a duo preparing breakfast burritos and dishing them out to their regulars. Some regulars would say, I will pay you tomorrow, okay. If that's their policy, I will also pay you tomorrow for the horrible customer service offered today. The owner of this place must not be very happy, female latina cashier giving away free breakfast burritos to her regulars and her golf course coworkers. What kind of person accepts a job based on trust and honesty, then turns around and steals by giving away breakfast burritos when she thinks nobody is looking. Female spanish cook is in on the scam because she had to tell the female latina cashier to stop giving food away. Thieves!!!

It took 5 Banda songs to get any attention while sitting @ the bar …read more Then I get asked by the bar back what I'm drinking while he gives me the menus. He was a sweetheart the one person doing its job vs just seeing who's going to throw cash @ them or get tipped by big spenders (nothing wrong with that but come on) Then after I finish my drink , a bartender lady asked me if I paid my bill I sarcastically answered no that's why I'm leaving. She proceeded to ask the waitress who looked my way like 3 times not ever acknowledging me if she served our drinks . She nodded No. Then she came back and said she didn't charge you I said no she didn't and I said first it takes you 5 songs to attend to 1 drink now you're questioning if I paid "PATHETIC " so sad bad service, bad attitude except the bar back ! Don't change your humbleness cause this place sucks .. Banda was good but th le service sucked more for me to even listen to you

I wouldn't recommend this place…read more I recently visited on April 25th to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The ambiance is cool, but unfortunately, the service really lacks. At one point, I asked to close my tab. While paying, I told the waitress I wanted 5 extra shots and to just take it from the change since I had given her more than enough cash. I also told her to let me know if I was short. Instead, she brought me my change and the shots, which made me assume everything was covered. We took the shots, said our goodbyes, and left. No one stopped us or mentioned anything, and part of our group had already taken off. About 15 minutes later, my friend and I decided to go back in for one more bucket of beers. When we returned, the manager and waitress told us to go ahead and sit back down like everything was fine. After ordering and paying for the beers, the waitress then told me I still owed money for the 5 shots. I was confused, so I spoke to the manager. Honestly, I could have just left it at that since the mistake was on their end, but I chose to pay anyway. Situations like this make it feel like you're being overcharged, especially in an environment where people are already buzzed. It didn't sit right with me, and because of that, I won't be coming back.

Five Stars for Kuduowl! Owner and bartender extraordinaire Amanda Colom, her business partners &…read moretheir staff have created an amazing bar that showcases creative and original drinks. There are about 6 talented bartenders who work the bar and each of them bring a unique portfolio to mixology. Let's get back to Amanda! One of my friends who was visiting from Hawaii found Amanda on social media and asked that I take her to Kuduowl to experience this unique mixology. We were greeted warmly by Amanda and she explained the concept of the bar and the drink options. All were absolutely beautifully crafted and served! Delicious! I had a drink a few years ago (Sloe Gin Ramos) and not many bartenders know how to make it, nor do they want to take the time to make it. Amanda and Chris jumped right in and made it (takes 10-15 minutes to make). It was delicious and the preparation was a show! Loved it. All bartenders, servers, and bar backs were working in unison, like an orchestra. You could tell they all enjoyed their jobs and coworkers! It made for a beautiful ambiance. The bar welcomes everyone - from old to young, from gay to straight, and a rainbow of diversity of ethnic backgrounds! This has to be my favorite bar in Southern California! Bravo Amanda & team!

Amazing drinks & super knowledgeable staff!…read more -Ambiance Cocktail bar is upstairs with different seating options including couches & comfy chairs. At 9pm the lower floor becomes a night club which we did not experience. -Drinks Sooooo good! Very well balanced & unique. Leaving us wanting more as soon as we finished a drink. Each one having a different elegant visual presentation. The owner/head bartender even came to our table to check in & get our opinion about our drinks. Even letting us know that there were new drinks being added to the menu soon! It's so cool to watch the creation of drinks on her Instagram @bad_birdy -Service Awesome service! Attentive & extremely knowledgeable about each drink. Taking the time to explain what made each of them special. Making the ordering process super easy. We went with a couple friends & they made it very easy to split the check by item which they did quickly on a hand held touch screen card reader. -Food Food is provided from local partners near by. My wife & I ordered Mexican food & both agreed it was only so so. We ordered the empanadas, queso fundito, chicken street taco & asada street taco. With the most bummer part of the meal being the queso. Despite it being served on a cast iron skillet the cheese combo they used ended up becoming hard & difficult to finish. It came with soft little tortillas instead of chips which we weren't expecting. Almost like making them into mini hard cheese quesadillas. The food wasn't a total loss though because there is another partner with a different menu that we are willing to try. Overall we will definitely be back for the drinks & other food options.

This Restaurant Is Always Nice to Visit!(: Love the Music…read morePlaying! We Had A Party of 20 People Food Is Great & Never had an Issue. Our Waitress Was Super Nice and Always Checking On Us. I Didn't Get Her Name /: Sometimes It Does Get to Crowded

Ola, is a place I would go to frequently. I use to like the ambiance & the food. However, I went…read moreyesterday & walked out extremely disappointed. Our waitress, Ale didn't bother to check up on us until towards the end. Since no one was checking up on us, we asked another waitress, Paola for ketchup & sour cream. Paola, walked by various times & never brought it to us. I can understand if she forgot but it's hard to do so, since it was in the early morning & was not busy. Also, since she was walking by various times she could have asked if we're ok & or needed anything (in case she forgot). However, no one approached us. Ale, eventually brought us the sour cream and ketchup but we were basically done eating. I truly suggest to encourage their staff to be more attentive & friendly towards their customers. It will take some time to go back after this experience.

Had such a great experience at La Perla del Mar Mexican Restaurant! I ordered the asada tacos and…read morethey were -- flavorful, well-seasoned, and exactly what I was craving. I also got the Mango Mangonada cocktail, which was delicious and such a fun drink. But honestly, what made the experience even better was the bartenders. They were super cool, welcoming, and made me feel right at home from the moment I sat down. Great energy, friendly service, and you can tell they genuinely care about making sure people have a good time. Good food + great drinks + an awesome bar staff = definitely a spot I'd come back to. Highly recommend checking this place out!

I wasn't aware that this restaurant had updated its menu, improved its presentation, and added…read moreinviting outdoor lighting--what a nice upgrade great job! I ordered the shrimp enchilada plate, which was cheesy and generously stuffed--absolutely delicious . My honey bunny had the tostada mixa, and it was just as tasty. The bar's specialty drink menu is trendy, which adds a nice touch to the overall experience. Our waitress also mentioned they have live entertainment and DJ nights, making it a fun dinner-and-dance spot!