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BUCO bar & lounge

4.2 (54 reviews)
Open • 9:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Tippy N.

It was my birthday last night and we came here after we went bowling. I was excited but the 5'3 security guard sent all 5 of us away because my husband had of shorts! It's 90 degrees at 9pm on a Saturday. Cool, no problem. We'll go somewhere else. LOL just letting the owner know that the security at the door is messing with your money. Edit post initial review ***So after doing a little digging, I found out that my husband was most likely being racially profiled. He's a black man. He had on army cargo shorts and a black polo and a hat. I went on their IG and clearly found a white man in shorts an undershirt and a hat posted to their IG page!!! Wow. People are disgusting. Shame on this place!!!!

Erika C.

Had a wonderful date night with the hubby. Spoiled me as always! Had a few good drinks. Whiskey sour and the old fashioned was a must. Would definitely go back Our waitress was also very attentive!

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Nathaly M.

Wow! What a wonderful and fun date night! Not knowing where to go and wanting to stay close to home we decided to give this place a go. From the outside you really can't tell what to expect! The inside is very modern and upscale, yet you don't have to be all fancy to go in! Let's talk about the drinks! They had some awesome selection of beverages. All of their drinks were simply amazing. Well thought out flavors, with a mix of earthy ingredients and fruit (no, not fruity drinks, but I'm sure you could ask for it if you really wanted it!) none of the drinks were overwhelming in flavors like most places around here. The selection of liquor is impressive. They have mezcal, tequila, sotol, several whisky and brandy brands, Beer, vodka and more! The service was beyond incredible, Christian took care of us all night. He haves us the history and 411 on a lot of the liquor we tasted. This is a family owned business and it shows it because of the outstanding way they run it. Honestly walked out feeling like a friend and so glad we found out new spot.

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Rob C.

Amazing mole style tacos. So good with outdoor patio. Will be back! Great Happy Hour too

Michelle G.

Very intimate lounge with strong drinks. Attentive bartender. The Pear was strong $13 tasted of cinnamon. Smores $13 super chocolatey and sweet and delicious. Great addition to the NW

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Erick T.

Had the chance to stop by and check out the new location, customer service was great. I ordered steak fajitas, and a tinga taco, both were really good. This isn't your regular Mexican spot. Definitely more upscale with a more modern vibe. If they add a Dj, definitely a nice spot to hang out with friends to have drinks.

Whiskey sour and watermelon basil margarita! Both great!
Josie A.

This place is AMAZING! Beautifully decorated, comfortable seating, great music playing but not overly loud. Nice place to come wind down and have a drink without the rowdy bar/club atmosphere. And not just any drink. Hand crafted, delicious, exotic drinks made with love for the craft! And the price is great drinks are $12-14 on average, which is great for the quality and presentation they have. The bartenders were super friendly, recommended drinks and were very attentive. The place is on the smaller side but the layout is nice. There was no food besides ceviche but we were told they were currently working on expanding so I'm excited to see what else they bring! Great place, great vibe must check it out!

Smoke in the city! Delicious!
Sandra P.

I'm excited about this place! I love a beautiful, dark bar. In this case, a sexy lounge. Amazing ambiance. They have an amazing menu of serious cocktails. All of their mixers are made of fresh ingredient with homemade simple syrups. My companion and i tried a few different cocktails. I tried a mezcal watermelon margarita - to die delicious! We also tried the pineapple Moscow mule and smoke in the city! They were all delicious! The bartender is a serious mixologist. We were given top notch service. At this time they aren't serving food yet. But we ordered a pizza from New Vintage Grill and one of the staff members was soooooo kind to pick it up and bring it to us. This was their recommendation. Talk about servicio estilo Mexicano! Lo mejor! We were given various menus from their neighbors such as: Don Pericos, Thai, and New Vintage Grill. What a way to collaborate with your neighbors. This is a great place for date night or just w friends. Let me show you the pics i have!

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Little bit of a wait but it was absolutely no problem. Jake was an absolute incredible server! Had…read moreus taken care of on every level in a timely and professional fashion. Great place with great food!

This is my go-to restaurant when I'm here in Bakersfield doing my regular visits to clients here…read more The first time I came here was with my wife and a friend and we loved their food here. They have a good variety of delicious food items. The place is interesting with nice good ambience. They play music a bit loud but I guess it's a right fit for their concept. The people working here are friendly and provide great service. Yesterday, Aug 5, I came to dine here again and I enjoyed their clam chowder and fettuccine alfredo with shrimps. Then I drove back to Los Angeles very satisfied. Halfway to LA, I realized I left my credit card at the restaurant. I called them and spoke to Fernando who confirmed to me they have my credit card. He said they will close at 9pm but someone will still be there if I make it before 9:30pm. I got back to the restaurant at 9:25 and true enough, Mykayla was there and handed my credit card back to me, though they are closed already. Thank you to Fernando and Mykayla for the great help to get me my card back. Thank you to the wonderful people who work here and the management who ensures the wonderful food, topnotch service and people who work here, like Fernando and Mykayla! I'm always going to dine here when I make my client rounds in Bakersfield and will surely make it a point to bring family and friends here when they are with me.

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Got there at 6pm on Friday night Table was avail for 4 ppl. This place is really big on the inside…read more Got a big table, & had good music playing. Just a few notches above dark, it's dim and moody vibe, perfect for lovers or friends to chat it up. I do not recommend this place for kids. My husband got the ribeye with mashed potatoes. I got the ribeye tacos.. best ribeye we have had. Juicy, melt in your mouth, perfectly seasoned. 5 stars! Friends got the NY Strip and Salmon. They loved it! the steaks are served on a full cutting board. Plenty of space for carving.. and amazing presentation. Great sides to choose from, as well. They featured great local wine, we enjoyed the J Dusi & Austin Hope reds. I ding them one star bc although the service was pretty good, we were looking for our waiter a few times. And my friend got an appetizer salad which was brought with dinner instead of before. Definitely recommend for a girls night or date! Hope to return soon.

Adon was my friendly and attentive server this evening. I…read moreordered the Salmon Tropical Ceviche a combination of Salmon, mango, avocado, jalapeño, red onions cilantro served with blue tortilla chips. It was bright and citrusy with the sweetness of the mango to balance the flavors and a lovely creamy finish with the avocado. The jalapeños were perfect, just enough heat but not overpowering. I was very happy to pay only $10 for a glass of Justin Cabernet. They do not have an extensive wine list, but they do offer several tasty wines that will pair well with their menu items. No happy hour but they do have a daily special of a New York Steak with pasta and 2 drinks for $60. That's a pretty good deal as far as I'm concerned. Sadly they aren't open for lunches, although they open at 3:00 Saturdays & 2:00 Sundays. Plenty of TV's for those so inclined. Country music playing in the background. They also have a lovely patio. I'm definitely coming back to try their steaks soon. Definitely check them out!

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New place for us... attached to a Denny's. The draw for hubby was the possibility of some decent…read morewhiskey. A friendly bartender came to our table right away to greet us. Even the manager came up and introduced herself and we had a nice chat. Smaller space than most bars but that is fine as for now, this place does not seem to get very busy. Even though happy hour runs late! The prices for drinks were more than affordable but nothing fancy. Your moscow mule for example will come just in a regular glass (darn thieves!) and not the slick, proper, copper mug that will keep your drink colder for longer. Again, think Denny's. Also tried a simple vodka drink and a margarita. They were fine. We went on a Fri night I think at 9pm when surprisingly, karaoke started. THIS was interesting. I was excited as it was listed as 80's night but as the night went on, 'anything goes' was the rule. It was fun but the same people went up over and over again trying to get their big break! They were having fun with it - we just decided to leave when the foul, crappy hip hop came on. The mood had shifted. There are booths, high tops and you can eat from the regular Denny's menu. We did not eat but what was recommended to us by staff were the burgers and skillets for next time. To sum up - this is a very casual spot to bring some friends and have drinks on the cheap with friendly service. And a diner menu if you are hungry that serves late into the night.

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