Patricia had the best personality and was very sweet and attentive. Food was also amazing and…read moredrinks are a 10/10.

We celebrated our birthday today at Gaucho's and had such a great time! Our waiter, William, did an…read moreexcellent job and made the experience even better. We tried the spinach and cheese empanadas, al pastor, short rib, and beef. For my entrée, I ordered the skirt steak, and it was cooked to perfection! We told William it was my twin brother's and my birthday, and he surprised us with a complimentary flan and a bright neon "Happy Birthday" sign. Such a fun and thoughtful touch! The atmosphere was lively, the food was delicious, and the overall vibe made our birthday celebration extra special. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

buena mesa in downey.....@!!!…read more the best food the best atomosphere the best service .just try it s u nday brunch all ya can eat..

The best pozole I've eaten, served everyday. Sunday brunch with NFL doesn't get any better than…read morethat.

Great spot to have a dinner date. Wanted to shout out Ken, he did an excellent job serving my…read morebeautiful date and I. He knew what to recommend, made our experience that much better!

Me & my partner came for the first time and got carlos as our waiter and we had the best food and…read moredrink suggestions. For our first time the service was amazing & the food was delicious. We really appreciate Carlos for his help & kindness.

Best steaks in Downey Great music and the service is…read morealways on point!!!!! If you're ever in the city of downey this place is a must. They won't disappoint.

Here's the updated draft:…read more --- **LKSD (Downey)** I recently went to LKSD, a steakhouse in Downey, with a friend, and I enjoyed it a lot. The ambiance is dark and moody -- great for date nights or catching up with friends, though it's not really suited for business occasions or family outings. The space is indoor-outdoor, which is a nice touch, though it can get a little hot on the outdoor side in the summer. Service was prompt -- we were seated quickly without any wait. Drinks were very good -- we both had old fashioneds, and overall they were alcohol-forward but with a lot of good taste and pizzazz behind them. We only had appetizers this visit, but both were excellent. The elote ribs was a standout, and the French fries -- topped with short rib -- were delicious as well. Price was pretty affordable for a steakhouse: about $40 per person just for apps and drinks, though a full meal with food and drinks would likely run closer to $100 per person. Overall, a great spot for a night out with friends or a date, and I'd happily go back to try the full menu. Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5 Consistency: N/A

My siblings and I came to visit my cousin and her husband from Chicago, and decided to dine in at…read moreBestia on Saturday night, September 6th! For all of us it was our first time at Bestia, they picked the restaurant and glad to say it was a great pick! Everyone enjoyed our time here together for the first time. The experience was amazing from the welcoming of our waitress and the detailed menu descriptions she gave to fun fact about the name of the restaurant! The restaurant was well lit and sounded like everyone was having a great time, laughing and catching up with one another! As well as the staff helping each other out and making sure everyone was satisfied! Angelica, our waitress, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, as well as the rest of the staff! She helped us pick our entrees and appetizers as well. Angelica made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal from making sure our drinks were refilled or bringing another round of drinks, to bringing clean plates for every entree we received! The bone marrow and branzino was definitely a 100/10, my brother who hates fish actually tried it and loved it! The bone marrow left everyone at the table speechless! Thank you to everyone at Bestia, especially our waitress, Angelica, for a wonderful dinner!

Been now about 15 times and I love it every time, the food is consistently amazing and the…read morerestaurant is always packed every night of the week with a loud yet fun ambiance. The bone marrow, mussels and clams, chicken liver, branzino and any pasta are the best although the pizza is great too, the best is to end the meal with a chocolate Bundino. My only criticism as of recently has been the wine staff, the last few times I have mentioned that I personally don't like the taste of natural wine and have asked for recommendations to suit my taste the sommelier actually said " so you like to drink chemicals then " , I didn't let it ruin my evening and the food was still excellent but their really isn't a place for that attitude. I am an avid wine collector and as the customer it's the wine staffs job to make the customer happy by finding a bottle they will like, not push their misinformed opinions on the customers. Management would be served well with some re-education in the art of customer service to the wine team.

Excellent Mediterranean Food, large portions made fresh to order. This is one of my regular stops…read morefor lunch and good food.

The worker taking my father's order seemed genuinely upset about having to take it. At one point,…read morethey even threw the change back on the counter to my dad. It was especially unfortunate because my dad had been looking forward to trying Mediterranean food for the first time. After already having a long and difficult day at work, it honestly hurt to see him treated that way. At least the food was good, but it's hard to want to support a business that doesn't seem to appreciate the customers who are choosing to spend their money there. Good food can only go so far when the customer service leaves you feeling disrespected and unwelcome.

This was my first time at Stephen steak and seafood last night,…read more and I'm surprised that I never have been here since it has been here over seven decade. I came here to celebrate my aunt Retirement with her coworkers and family and we had a splendid time. I love how they have jazz and entertainment for their customers. They have a nice bar that you can sit at and chill and listen to the live performances and enjoy yourself. The ambience is very nice. It's pretty dark inside so it does give romantic vibes, but it is definitely good for date night our a big party celebration. For my food, I got the chicken breast with salad and baked potato, and it was definitely good. My baked potato was very hot and freshly made and my chicken breast was tender. Also, the complementary bread was off the hook. Though I did give up on bread cause I am trying to watch my figure. I had to try a small bite and it was very delicious. My meal came with a complementary spaghetti so I was very happy about that. The service was decent. I felt like our server. Maria was going pretty fast, but she did too good with getting all our orders right. Also, the managers were very nice and attentive. They do a lot of performances here and events. I would definitely come back here when they have a performer that I like perform. They also do parties here. They have a very nice banquet hall and they do packages literally for everything birthdays, weddings, funerals, and so much more. This place is very popular in a staple in the city of commerce. I highly do recommend coming here to have a very nice time with elite entertainment and food with reasonable prices. Furthermore, they have so much variety of food for everyone. It's plenty of parking on the street and in the back of the restaurant and also they do complementary valet. -Marshay D.

Great spot for a Friday night dinner! They always have…read moredeals. The steak was delicious, the Friday dinner specials were a great value, and the atmosphere was lively without being overwhelming. After dinner, there's a dancing area that makes it easy to keep the night going. Great food, good energy, and a perfect place for a Friday night out. Parking can be a bit tough.

In order to honor Cinco De Mayo, with festivities that were okay for me, I went to Mandala Cantina…read morefor Latino beats and Loteria--- otherwise known as Mexican Bingo, which kind of takes the red, white and green flavor of the game. But quick understanding the term suffices. As I entered Mandala Cantina, I knew that I had stepped inside a vibe of Latin frenzy and buck--- it was replete with a sophisticated backyard boggie energy. Or in other words, the carne asada barbecue had adopted an elegant, glamorous and modern Talum motif that hit with bright mellow lights, beige beauty all around and a good time fueled by tequila shots and cocktails. I was sat at the bar, but I was warned that my sit would be bellow the regular bar line. So I sat alone, and I could look up at everyone else sat from by de-elevated sit. I was ok, I had arrived late, I was by myself with no reservation and on a whim, so I took my corner seat and did my best to forget that I sat below everyone's eye level. The party vibe was strong and palpable all across the bar. In fact, I have been to very few bars where the move was to sit, yet, the music and crowd almost demanded that we acted like we were on a club, but sitting down. More clearly, I wanted to move and dance but since there was no space, and we were playing Mexican bingo, we were implicitly required to sit and dance. For those who did not, the party still pulsed. There was this huge Cantaro (Mexican clay cup or vase) with six straws. So like a fishbowl drink that is commong in Tiki or Island theme bars, but in a large Mexican mug. This guy was moving it around while he was filmed in a way where he showed the drink for six like Mufasa showed Simba to the residents of Pride rock. So I am basically saying that all the people in the bar and crowd found a way to honor the old school hits of Reggaton and Banda that dominated the airwaves of the spot. I could not help but beat my head back and forth when Oye Mi Canto played and the lasers of the spot moved around wildly. In short, it was an experience that can be described as lit. The experience of game play was also electric. As soon as you entered, you were asked to pick a card from a large stack. You were also required to get some frijolitos-- small beans, that did not jump. I put all my beans into my card and removed them as my cards were called. I came close to winning, and maybe I did, but it was hard to focus amidst the noise and bop, so maybe I did win and did not register that one of my cards had been called so its frijolito remain on top of that square. Regardless, of the lack of victory I expeirenced I was still very happen I went here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with appropriate festivities. After I soon sat, some tacos were placed in front of me. They were for my neigbor. I was honest and made them aware that they were not for me. After all a Mexico Hero-- Benito Juariez reminds us that respeto a lo ajeno es la paz. Or in other ways, respecting what is not yours equals peace.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I'm honestly disappointed with how disorganized Mandala was…read moreduring the Mexico game on July 5, 2026. I've tried multiple times to call and speak to a manager about what happened, but after receiving no response, here I am leaving a Yelp review. This wasn't my first time at Mandala, but it will very likely be my last. I made my reservation the same day Mexico won and reservations opened. I reserved a table for 8 people at 3:45 PM, which was the maximum party size available. I arrived around my reservation time, definitely before 4:00 PM, and security directed me to wait in the line designated for guests with reservations. By around 4:30 PM, the reservation line had barely moved, yet I watched other people walk up, give their names, and be let inside. At the same time, I could clearly see two reserved tables for eight sitting completely empty.I finally asked one of the waitresses, "I reserved for 8 people, and I see those two tables are empty. May I ask what the hold up is?" She asked for my name, looked up my reservation, confirmed it was there, and then told me, "It was canceled." I asked, "What was the reason? I've been here." She replied, "You never checked in before 4:00 PM." Which in fact I did, and security even confirmed that I had arrived before 4:00 PM. Despite that, no one was willing to honor my reservation. At that point I told her, "Only three people from my party of eight are here. Can we just get a table for the three of us?" She spoke with another waitress, and they came back saying it would be standing room only. I asked, "Why?" Again, they referred me back to my supposedly canceled reservation. By now I was beyond frustrated. While they spent another five minutes trying to "figure something out," I continued watching people walk up, give their names, and immediately be seated. Meanwhile, the two reserved tables for eight were still sitting empty. Then I was told, "The best we can do is standing room at the bar, or you can stand anywhere in the restaurant with one of the cocktail tables, but there's a $100 minimum per person." That requirement was never advertised or mentioned when I made my reservation. I reminded her, "This isn't my first time here." She simply replied, "Or you can stand at the bar. No minimum." At that point, it was so close to game time that I just wanted to get inside. We were never greeted--menus were simply placed in front of us. And throughout all of this, those two reserved tables for eight remained empty. The biggest lie I heard all afternoon was, "We're at capacity." I must have heard that at least 10 times. If Mandala was truly at capacity, how were people continuously walking in without reservations and being seated? Why were guests with confirmed reservations turned away while empty reserved tables sat untouched? Thankfully, the game was delayed until 6:00 PM, which gave us enough time to leave and take our business elsewhere. This was poor planning, poor communication, misleading reservation practices, and some of the worst customer service I've experienced. I wasted my time, my gas, and what should have been an exciting afternoon watching the Mexico game with family and friends. I expected much better from a place I'd enjoyed before. Instead, I left feeling ignored, frustrated, and completely disappointed. I rest my case.

Delicious and LOUD! Party vibes and lots of space…read more Busy even during the week with people waiting to get in as soon as they open.

I looked on yelp to find a local Mexican restaurant near my friends apartment. That led me to this…read moreestablishment. I was looking for two chicken tacos, two Carne Asada tacos, and a chicken burrito. They only serve their tacos in a three taco combination. The picture shows how plain and lifeless those tacos were. Each three taco combo was $26. No toppings, no rice and beans, and nothing to justify that price. On the menu, there was a long list of toppings that it was supposed to come with. They did not have Jamaica to drink, so I ordered watermelon and strawberry Agua Fresca's. When I was given my bag, they forgot to include the drinks, and I had to ask for them. My total was $77 and I regret leaving them an eight dollar tip on top of that. This place is a total rip off.