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    Casa Brunch

    3.7 (105 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Monica L.

    Unfortunately, I can't give this restaurant 0 stars because that's what it truly deserves. We were a party of 10, and our experience was terrible from beginning to end. Our server was Cristina C., and the manager was Evelyn. Three of the meals were unacceptable. One of the steaks was ordered medium well, but it came out literally raw. On top of that, there was water dripping from the ceiling due to condensation. The water was falling into our drinking glasses and onto our food, which is completely unacceptable. We reported both the food and the leaking ceiling to the manager. By that point, we had already paid--we weren't asking for a refund or free food. We simply wanted to make management aware of the serious issues we experienced. Instead of listening, Evelyn was rude, dismissive, and acted as if she already knew about the leak. She didn't apologize once. If they were aware of the problem, why would they seat customers at that table in the first place? She also ignored our concerns about the food. At the end of the conversation, she simply said that the steaks had been cooked the way we ordered them and that "overall the food was very good." I responded, "What part didn't you understand? The food was not good." She turned around, walked away mumbling, and completely dismissed us while we were still trying to speak with her. The lack of professionalism, customer service, and basic courtesy was shocking. We left feeling ignored and disrespected. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    Ricotta French Toast
    Sayuri B.

    To start off this place has such cute decor, they recently remodeled it. Restaurant feels like you are in the jungle or Tulum MX. It's clean and the staff is so friendly especially Charlene, she a doll so sweet and attentive. I had the carne en su jugo which is so tasty, it's as if a family member made it. The breakfast burrito is so hearty and packed with meat, a must try item on the menu. Then there's the pozole which is full of flavor, add all extra condiments and don't forget the oregano. As for their coffee & drink bar, their Michelada does not disappoint. The matcha with banana syrup and cold foam is delicious. Their coffee is strong and taste like it made with grade A beans. For dessert you've got to try their Riccota French toast its different bc its crispy, sweet and savory. P.s. PLENTY OF PARKING. (I would love bigger spoons for the soups but that's just a personal preference) If you are in the downey area this place is it!

    Breakfast sizzle with chorizo
    Madel A.

    Came back here to have brunch with a friend and I know I should have gotten something new that I haven't tried from the menu but I still wanted their breakfast sizzle with the chorizo. At the same time, I wanted to see if they still had the same crunch like how it was the first time we were here and I gotta say, it still did. I got their cookie butter latte as well which actually tasted like cookie butter, unlike when you go to other places where you can't taste the flavor. We were seated outside since we had 2 strollers but were covered by the umbrella so wasn't too hot around 10:30-ish when we went. Our server also checked on us a couple of times to make sure we were okay and that everything tasted good!

    Chilaquiles swisas with chicken and scrambled eggs.
    Haydee J.

    The service is great as we were seated ready right away without having to make a reservation even though it was Saturday afternoon. Our server kept refilling our water which was good because it was a hot day, and for that reason we asked to be seated indoors. The inside is quite nice, charming giving the vacation vibe because they were showing sceneries of waterfalls, ancient pyramid ruins from Mexico, and beach resorts on the TV monitors. As for the food, I ordered chilaquiles with green sauce with the regular toppings including scrambled eggs- it was delicious and what I expected. However, my husband tried the chilaquiles swisas with chicken and it tasted a little dry. But both needed more cheese in my opinion. Later on a different server brought two side dishes with beans but I didn't enjoy them because it seemed it made with some sauce so I mostly saw sauce rather than beans. Maybe it's a different style of beans not sure. The only minor thing that was uncomfortable is that indoors the tables are really close together so you can hear conversations from table next to you or look over to see what people are eating. I would come here again for brunch but probably sit outside.

    Uncooked steak.
    Denise A.

    Very disappointing experience. Our group of 10 was seated under an A/C vent that continuously dripped condensation onto our table and into our food. No one warned us about the issue or offered to move us. One of our steaks was served nearly raw. When we asked to speak with the manager, Evelin, she was rude, dismissive, and offered nothing but excuses. She blamed the A/C units for the leaking and then told us there was nothing she could do because we had already paid our bill and that it was our fault for not mentioning the steak sooner. Not once did she apologize for the leaking over our food or the undercooked meal. Our server, Cristina K., also had a poor attitude and made it clear through her facial expressions and demeanor that our group was an inconvenience. Between the food safety concerns, poor service, and lack of accountability from management, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had.

    Mexican Burrito and Chilaquiles
    Connie M.

    Came here today with a friend, I got the Mexican burrito and she got the chilaquiles. My burrito was absolutely delicious, and she thought the chilaquiles were pretty good too. Food came out super fast, but the server was just okay. She never checked back on us and didn't clear our plates when we were done.

    Akisha E.

    Came on a Sunday and there was a wait, but it wasn't too bad, about 30 minutes. They do take reservations, which I definitely should've made. I checked Yelp photos ahead of time to decide what to order and went with the French toast where you can choose your flavor. I picked the "Nut Gone Tella" (warm Nutella, fresh strawberries, banana slices, caramel drizzle, powdered sugar). I don't actually like Nutella, so I ordered it without that. When it came out, it looked so good. But once I started cutting into it, super disappointing. The toast was really soggy, like overly soaked to the point where only the edges had any firmness. That's just not my kind of French toast. I let our server know, and she was great about it. She offered to switch it out for pancakes, which I did, and those were much better. One thing I really appreciated: the menu notes that they use avocado oil. As someone who tries to avoid seed oils (and deals with gut issues), that's a big plus, especially being a foodie. This place can be a little tricky to find. It's across from the movie theater, so keep an eye out.

    Chilaquiles rojos y verdes con top sirloin y huevo estrellado
    Cynthia S.

    Great service. I recommend reserving a table ahead of time because the wait times can get pretty long.

    First visit here. Great food! Nice environment and very good service thank you so much Nancy. Everything came out on time and all request on order were met Will be back. Ask for Nancy !

    Guava pancakes
    Perla S.

    Service was quick Food was good had flavor Sat outdoors beautiful area had umbrellas and TVs Make reservations I went Sunday morning and a lot people wanted

    Chilaquilles rojos
    Johanna S.

    Came early on a Monday morning to celebrate our college grad. Customer service was overall great. For a Monday it wasn't too busy but some of our food was late to come out. The food overall was good, I also had the vanilla iced coffee which was delicious. I would be open to trying this place again in the future.

    Precious F.

    The environment super cute , staff amazing and on top of it! Unfortunately, my brother and I were disappointed in the food. Considering the prices of it as well. We were expecting something flavorful delicious, amazing. I would have rather ate at a little mom and pop. My brother got the enchiladas suizas , the sauce tasted straight of a can, the beans had no flavor , and the rice was hard. I got the the carne en su jugo and again no flavor I added salt and the only thing that made it yummy was their spicy red sauce. We got truffle fries as an appetizer again no salt no flavor and the fries were still kind of crudos.

    wait on fork

    I came in today with my girlfriend and i ordered the big breakfast plate bacon was over cooked like biting wood plank the sausage was over cooked you can tell it was over cooked with all the wrinkles because it was deep fried not grilled the potatoes were alright the eggs i asked for were over medium i got over easy i asked for a pancake and they did not bring me utensils been waiting for like 10mins for them to bring some i do not recommend you to spend your money here sorry but horrible food p.s 8 only do reviews of the places that over exceed taste of food or if they are horrible this place was horrible still waiting for a fork all just eat it with a spoon i have

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    Toast  Downey

    Toast Downey

    3.8
    (977 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Came in for the first time, it wasn't packed but the appetizers did take a bit to come out. The…read morefood and drinks were good but it was a bit odd that when we received the bill the tip was not printed on and the waiter wrote it in on the bottom and 18%. I have never seen this before which I didn't really like because I didn't see anything about a gratuity percentage for parties larger than 4 or 6. We still paid the bill in full including the tip but we still left unsure of it. Update: I was contacted by the owner and after the issue with the waiter adding his own tip, I was refunded that money back. Thank you for correcting this and hopefully it does not happen to others. We will definitely come again.

    Today was great day to come in for brunch! Not packed but a few diff parties were seated…read more 1st time here! So when we walked in I was super impressed with the quality of decor and quantity of seating! **just be careful of their swinging door- swings fast & both directions -DONT STAND TOO CLOSE ** We were seated almost immediately and then assisted by Carolina who was nice , eager and knowledgeable. We got YUMMY drinks , kinda reminiscent of Aguas frescas ! I recommend the cucumber lemonade!! Then we ordered our food also pictured! The French toast I got well done and it was so yummy like a hint of vanilla or something! The omelette was yummy fresh and perfect! Thanks to the chefs !! ** they have a large bar with tvs and drink specials (I saw all the fifa specials) - they also have outside seating and I can totally see them getting packed during games ** Thank you to everybody who brought our food and welcomed us in. It was very pleasant !! I'll def be back!!

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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

    Dining While Black…read more Location- Great setup, half indoor & outdoor. I was curious about the level of accessibility and clearer directions on where to stand when the line passes the framing of the restaurant. But Great Downey location! Diversity score 1-5: 1.5 As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace professional, in order to garner financial success of any business is to be intentional about representation in your business. Money is green and people of all backgrounds have access to it. In an effort to reach a larger marketplace, your staffing is the first step towards reaching financial goals and attracting more business. Diversity is not just about color but it also includes accessibility for the handicapped community, Braille menus, and possibly more signage that displays the type of service a customer can expect. Please contact me for consultation services. Service/Ambiance/Environment: The service is where my issue lies. I did appreciate that as we were waiting in line to enter, we were given menus to assist in deciding what we wanted before we reached the inside. The cashiers were both super nice and even offered a taste of the Rose' slushy which was phenomenal. When ordering at the register, the sweet service was continued and we chose where to sit. It was bright and busy inside and we sat right in front of the expo station. I was truly enjoying the environment and it had me reminiscing of my brunch days in New York City. My guest and I were chatting and enjoying our Mimosa's and then my guests food arrives first. Not that it matters but in service certain things do and the female presenting person SHOULD always receive their food first. That was a surprise to me but I didn't read into as I expected my dish to arrive right behind. It did not. My guest and I continued to chat and sip until 20 mins later, as I'm watching dishes leave the expo station, did I say "where is my food?" The young server at the expo turned and rolled their eyes and then finally gave me my food. This was a buzz kill. I only went down a rabbit hole about it until I noticed I was the only Black person present. First, why would it ever been ok to not have dishes arriving to tables separately without saying "ma'am we're a little behind.." or to my guest "do you mind if we hold your dish a bit so we can make sure the food arrives together?" Being a previous server in high pace restaurants, communication, apologies, and ensuring perfect service is the goal. Poached is not a store front or even a little diner type of place. It's a casual, upbeat, bright breakfast/brunch spot. And yes, on busy days things happen but to not offer a reason, or apology, and giving the customer attitude is unacceptable. Food: The description of the food is well written. The prices are reasonable. I ordered the short rib omelette with whole grain toast and house potatoes. When I Finally received my food it looked great and I was eager to dig in. A first bite of the omelette I was sadly underwhelmed. The seasoning left much to be desired and it seamed to be more of a birria short rib flavor and I thought I chose the dish based on being excited about the combination of meat and cheese (which was barely there). I enjoyed the bread and potatoes more than the omelette. Go again score 1-5: 2 I really think this restaurant and it's operation needs some massaging, the cooks need to be trained, and a REAL chef needs to help improve the quality and taste of the food.

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    Mandala Cantina

    Mandala Cantina

    4.1
    (289 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    Speaks Spanish
    Locally owned & operated

    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.

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    DIOSA Downey

    DIOSA Downey

    3.8
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    Upscale bar scene Mexican food Food is fresh and beautifully…read moreplated Relaxing ambiance with the decor and music

    Unfortunately, this restaurant did not meet my expectations. I'll start with the positives--the…read morerestaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The decor and ambiance make it a great place for celebrating a special occasion. I made reservations for my birthday dinner with a party of eight. I brought my own cake, and the staff was kind enough to store it in their refrigerator until we were ready for dessert, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the service was where the experience fell apart. Since gratuity is automatically added for larger parties, it felt like there was very little sense of urgency or attentiveness throughout the evening. It took quite a while for our drink orders to be taken and served. Our food also came out at different times, with some side dishes arriving well after the entrées had already been served. The only explanation we received came later when a supervisor personally brought out the missing sides and apologized, explaining there had been a delay because they had to prepare a fresh batch of rice. While I appreciated the communication, it would have been helpful if someone had updated us sooner. During the meal, our server was changed, and we hoped the service would improve, but unfortunately, the experience remained the same. The food and drinks were beautifully presented, but the flavors didn't quite live up to how impressive everything looked. My rating is based primarily on the food, but if I were rating the service alone, it would be one star. Considering it was a Sunday and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, the slow service was especially disappointing. Sadly, this wasn't the birthday dinner experience I was hoping for, and I don't plan on returning.

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