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    Cielo Rojo

    4.2 (164 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rosie B.

    We stopped in for an early dinner on Thursday before a show at Stand Up Live. The place was empty when we arrived, which made sense for a weekday, and the décor was cute. Service was genuinely good our server was attentive and friendly throughout the meal.What I didn't realize until we sat down is that Cielo Rojo is a sister restaurant to Restaurante Playa Hermosa. Their logo was on the chip basket, and the menu is identical. I wish I had known that beforehand because we had just eaten at Playa Hermosa the week before and were hoping for something different. I expected more traditional Mexican dishes, but the menu leans heavily toward mariscos.I love Playa Hermosa, but the food here didn't hit the same. I ordered the tacos Mar y Tierra and barely ate them--the shrimp was hard and chewy, and the overall dish just wasn't enjoyable.Three stars strictly for the good service and cute atmosphere, but the food wasn't what I hoped for.

    Chicken fajitas
    Jessica W.

    Absolutely amazing fajitas! The meat was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and both the corn and flour tortillas were fresh and delicious. Everything tasted amazing, and the service was great. I'll definitely be back!

    Katie M.

    Wow wow wow! This has been on my "to try" list for a couple of months. The inside is so cool, amazing paintings on the wall, very chill environment. We were seated right away. Chips and salsa was good- loved the green salsa. They brought up ceviche on tostadas - so fresh and delicious. Then I had the beef flautas and my husband had the el chingadazo fries. They were intense and the portion was HUGE. Service was so friendly and fast- this place is awesome!

    Fajita
    Junior A.

    I picked up my sister from the airport and thought this would be a good spot to try. We arrived around 8 PM on a Friday, so I was expecting a long wait--but there wasn't one, which was a nice bonus. We were seated right away, and at first, the service seemed good. Unfortunately, after we placed our order, our server wasn't around much. I ordered the fajitas, and the food itself was solid--the meat was flavorful, the shrimp was good, and the rice and beans were tasty. The restaurant was also clean and well-lit, which I appreciated. One downside for me is the digital-only menu. I think they should also offer paper menus, especially since they seem to market themselves as an upscale Mexican restaurant. Would I go back? Maybe--for lunch, yes. But probably not for dinner.

    Dima Y.

    This place is....da bomb yo....love it. Everything was fresh and crisp. Service was excellent. They speak to you in both Spanish and English.

    Tres leches
    Madison J.

    Food was FANTASTIC! So well seasoned and cooked all to perfection. Excellent service- they were offering free shots and free desserts for couples as it was Valentine's Day. Lupita our waitress was so attentive and kind. They decorated inside and outside with balloon hearts and roses everywhere. It was lovely and we can't wait to go back

    Shrimp loco

    Amazing lunch with my mother food was amazing. Best shrimp ever and Jenny is great and very attentive!

    Rebecca J.

    The best part of the meal was the fries appetizer. I would come back for that but everything else was just okay . My taquitos were pretty dry inside and flavorless . The green sauce on top of them didn't have. Inch flavor either . They had a musician who came in around 5- 6 pm who sounded good . A homey feel and clean but just okay food in my opinion.

    Molcajete
    Carrie V.

    The food was delicious. We started with the guacamole and then had their Molcajete- so good, highly recommend. The margaritas were also really good and we enjoyed the saxophone music for the dinner hour. My only piece of constructive feedback for the owner is to install some dimmer switches on the lights. Ambience is an important part of the dinner experience and some mood lighting would make a big difference- it was a bit too bright for our liking. Other than that, great experience!

    Tequila blanco and Michelada with tajin
    Patti B.

    This is a modern Mexican restaurant with upscale food and beverages. Modern upscale Mexican atmosphere. The service was a team effort with a small language barrier. Size of dishes were big enough to share. My husband had the Michelada which he enjoyed with the tajin on the rim. We split the delicious and original chicharons, the ceviche, and the lobster and crab enchiladas Enough to share and very tasty.

    Guacamole

    Don't miss this experience! The food is fresh , appetizing and FULL of flavor! The service is second to none.... overall a fantastic dining experience with authentic Mexican cuisine.

    Sangria Blanca
    Krystle T.

    Came in on a Friday night with a party of 6. We had reservations and had no problems getting seated right away. There was live music and we really enjoyed it! We ordered the El Madrazo Fries as an appetizer. The dish looks chaotic and is packed with many types of flavors but it all worked together well. We're still talking about how good they tasted! I ordered the Sangria Blanca to drink and Tacos de Pastor as my main dish. Not my favorite sangria but appreciated that it was a large beverage and I was able to share it. The Tacos de Pastor were great. The pineapple is the perfect to tie this dish together. Just an FYI - the orange sauce that comes with the dish is very spicy imo so test it out first. Would recommend!

    Fundido with chorizo. Nice kick to it.
    Kristina M.

    We went here to celebrate a birthday. Loved the layout. I was hoping for some mariachis but I didn't know they are only there on Sundays. Drinks start at $18 unless you're drinking beer. I'd stick with beer next time. Drinks are small for $18. The Menu looked amazing. We ended up getting some fundido which was delicious but a little hard to eat due to the cheese being so thick and hard to seperate. Had a kick to it from the chorizo, which was yummy. We got the steak and shrimp dinner and fajitas. Steak was overcooked but ok. Fajitas come with ALOT of meat (not pictured unfortunately). I would definitely recommend the Fajitas. I would like to go for brunch one weekend. Service was great. Friendly staff. Not baby friendly, fyi. Bathrooms don't have changing stations. Still a lot we want to try. We'll be back for sure.

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    Everything was great. Atmosphere food and the attentions of the server. I am from Caliband will most definitely go back

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    The Starving Artist

    The Starving Artist

    4.5
    (219 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First time here and loved it! We were looking for a chill spot to grab a drink before our dinner…read morereservation. Upon walking in, the place was packed and we stood in line at the bar for standing room only. The bartenders were friendly and the cocktail list was pretty interesting. Both of the drinks we got off the menu were bitter and NOT sweet, which is bad news for me cause I love a sweet drink! lol The bartender was able to make me a lychee mojito after I asked specifically for any flavored syrups they had. She was very sweet to check what flavors they have and gave me several different options. My boyfriend got some whiskey and they gave a hefty pour. We ended up snagging some seats at the bar and ordered two slices of pepperoni pizza. Love that you can buy slices individually here, including cheese pep and dill pickle - how fun, will definitely try this next time! Overall, nice chill dive bar with good food and drinks. Ambiance is very moody but fun. They also have old school darts! We'll be back :)

    I love this bar !!! It's so cute and the vibe is always a good time !!…read more I've been here several times and the wait staff is amazing !! Very cozy vibe ! Only thing I'd say is the pretzel bites with cheese dip is wayyyy too spicy and should say on the menu it's more of a nacho cheese not beer cheese. Other then that love this place :)))

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    Sandwiches, NY stlye pizzas, salads, and shareables
    Sandwiches, NY stlye pizzas, salads, and shareables
    Champagne of Beers were super cold
    Champagne of Beers were super cold
    Seems like a cool vibe....let's check it out :)

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    Seems like a cool vibe....let's check it out :)
    Platform 18 at Century Grand

    Platform 18 at Century Grand

    4.5
    (619 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    Came here on a Friday afternoon after partaking at the undertow. I was really happy they had an…read moreopening. This would bey 2nd visit to this bar. First time I remember I enjoyed it but still left room for another try. 2nd visit was awesome. Great customer service. The experience was perfect and relaxing. Drinks were spot on. I had a vesper martini variant and she had a great drink with a taret card and a lavender cigarette. Very cool drink experience. I definitely would go back again. The emersive train experience is just awesome. Check it out.

    There is a large, free, lot to park in, however it gets very full, so you may have to drive around…read morea bit for parking. The ambiance here is EVERYTHING!!! Even waiting outside for our reservation we were having a great time feeling like we were at a 1930's train stop. I heard about this place from my brother, and went a couple of years ago, and could not wait to take my boyfriend here. The service is absolutely PHENOMENAL! They walk you through the menu, the experience, as well as guide you if you're not sure what you want to drink. We ordered several drinks and they were all so creative and fun! My favorite was the tea with the lit lavender "cigarette." It added to the ambiance and overall experience. We also ordered the trip of snacks tray and several other drinks. Although this place is pretty pricey, there is nowhere is like it and it's WELL worth the cost! Get reservations early and don't skip this amazing, creative, and inventive bar!

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    Train sneak peek
    Train sneak peek
    Interior
    Interior
    That Up-Tempo Swing (~$21)

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    That Up-Tempo Swing (~$21)
    Bar 1912

    Bar 1912

    4.4
    (75 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    came here for a nightcap w my brother and sister-in-law! this is one of my fav spots to hit in the…read morevalley, they have the best (sonoran-inspired) drinks. there's truly something for everybody. for drinks, my brother got the hot champurrado (basically a spiked hot chocolate, one of my favorite cocktails on the menu, if not ever), my sister-in-law got their whiskey sour (delicious & refreshing), and i got the baja-blasted high baller (mezcal based, mountain dew, there was something else but i can't remember, and an "electric sugar" rim - SO! GOOD! inspired by taco bell's baja blast hahahah). they TREATED us to all three of their current desserts on the menu. it was the most pleasant surprise i could've imagined. my favorite was the flourless chocolate cake! it was like a thick, rich brownie, had passion fruit cream to "lighten it up" and a caramel-like taffy on the bottom my brother and sister-in-law both said their favorite was the gulab jamun (which is basically like little fried dough balls/donuts, influenced by indian flavors and spices). the mille-feuille was also fantastic - the pastry was light and airy, cream wasn't too sweet and also very light, shaved cheese on top made it have a savory bite, and the jam alongside it was strawberry rhubarb. service is always amazing, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable; it seems like everybody working here truly enjoys it. quite literally already have a reservation booked at valentine and will be coming back here beforehand. update: came back for more drinks (fernet & coke, spaghett western, negroni) and their lamb flauta. all AMAZING! and amazing order to whet the appetite before dinner at valentine.

    This place was so cool. The entrance is easy to find. It's on the side of the building but since th…read morerestaurant was closed we weren't able to enter through the back. I absolutely love the atmosphere and it's not high energy. Very relaxed which is great for me. The food was good. We got the basil pesto ice cream and omg. Divine. The pesto ice cream honestly was lije pistachio ice cream. It worked amazing and so refreshing. Underneath was a lemon ice thing that was exquisite and very palate refreshing. It tasted tart and like lemons. Not crunch. Soft ice. One thing though. The drinks weren't bad price. Average for tha area. The only thing is the bar tender made all of our drinks very strong. Most people think that's a good thing but honestly all I could taste was booze. I ordered a whisky sprite (7and7 spoof) and wow I could only taste whiskey. Every sip was booze booze and more booze. For the cocktails I wasn't able to taste any of the ingredients since it was so strong on the alcohol. Definitely moneys worth I guess lol. The bartender though was very nice and knowledgeable about all the drinks. Could explain all the drinks and the different types of alcohol. Not bad. Definitely would come back. Super cute for date night or a small gathering night out since space wise isn't huge.

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    Bar 1912
    Bar 1912

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    Highball

    Highball

    4.7
    (170 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I've been looking forward to having some cocktails at Highball. I was not disappointed. Highball is…read morea chill bar with dark, moody lighting and brick walls. We had a reservation for 3 on a Friday night and I recommend doing that if going on the weekend. It was pretty full when we arrived at 8:45pm. The bar is not a huge place, there's an area up front with couches, bar seats, and high top tables along the bar. Main takeaways for me-- the cocktails are fantastic and complex. Really well balanced. I also appreciate the service was great, even with a busy bar. I love clarified cocktails and there were 3 options, our server was able to help me decide which one to try based on her descriptions and what I like. The menu is detailed which helps as well. My friend is vegan and she ordered the Living Color cocktail but she didn't notice the taro root cream, only after getting the drink and taking a sip, she realized due to how creamy it is. The bartender had no issue with making her a different drink that doesn't include dairy. But just know I'm not vegan, so down the hatch it went! I liked it as my final drink due to the desert feeling it has-- creamy and almost reminded me of an adult milkshake once melted a bit. During our time there, we ordered a couple drinks each, no snacks this time, we had already eaten dinner. Drinks we enjoyed: living color, passion project, quiet luxury, twig & berries, climate control, and a beer & shot. If you like to imbibe at a bar that isn't gimmicky, just great flavor profiles and spirit forward drinks come here. I'll definitely be back.

    Just on the cusp of the iconic Willo neighborhood, Highball has become the successor to the swanky…read moresecond-floor space that previously hosted Sidebar (and before my time, the original Lost Leaf). It maintains the intimate lounge layout, and serves up fun and unususal cocktails. What I love: A wide range of flavors from fruity and sweet to spicy and savory. I am a huge fan of their clarified cocktails, and the elote-inspired one (featuring corn whisky, creme fraiche, and a the kick of green chiles) was a blast. There's plenty to explore, and you should really indulge in the espresso martini shots. I do wish they worked a bit on the interior design, as the space has lost some of its charm. I also wish they had a little pizazz in how the cocktails are presented, as that's part of the fun in a classy libation. But overall, you should really consider spending some time here if you want to have fun while avoiding downtown crowds.

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    Miller High Life (came with the Dog & Pony Show)
    Miller High Life (came with the Dog & Pony Show)
    Grizzly Dog (Dog & Pony Show).... SO GOOD!!!
    Grizzly Dog (Dog & Pony Show).... SO GOOD!!!
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    Pretty Penny

    Pretty Penny

    4.8
    (96 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    What an amazing evening, beautifully curated with so many thoughtful details. Only downside is that…read morefor some reason Apple maps was not accurate to finding the location and parking was a challenge as it is right on Roosevelt Row. However as soon as I found it and immediately after entering Pretty Penny I was transformed to the cutest little restaurant. I was greeted immediately and had made a reservation so even though my friend hadn't arrived yet, they sat me down. They instantly offered water and menus (food and cocktail). I noticed that the menu seemed very small and the dishes were shareable -- I don't eat meat so I was hoping my friend wouldn't mind sticking with fish and seafood (which she didn't). As soon as I got to my table there was the cutest sign that said welcome to Sarah Sherman and guest -- it was such an adorable and personal touch, I loved that! As soon as my friend got there we immediately both ordered the cold brew old fashioned -- we thought about the espresso martini but this just sounded too good to pass up -- and we were not disappointed! This drink was so tasty and strong. We immediately ordered the bread (sourdough boule) to soak up some of the alcohol as well as some oysters and the salsa. The oysters were so well spiced and were absolutely delicious. But the bread, the bread, the bread -- the server mentioned that it took almost 9 months to develop the bread recipe and it served. It was the best bread and butter that I think I have ever had! The salsa was good but probably was my least favorite of everything and it was still super yummy. We then moved on to the octopus tostadas. Sometimes octopus is not my fav -- it can be too chewy but this was so amazing and incredibly flavorful. It was starting to be my favorite dish until we ordered the Hamachi -- OMG!! Talk about a mouth orgasm-- both my friend and I were yummming it up -- but seriously this bite was so complex with different flavors coming up with every chew -- it has coriander candied peanuts, fermented pineapple, avocado, pickled fresno, toasted coconut and aji amarillo yogurt -- The server mentioned that this was the chef's least favorite dish which I totally do not understand because this was off the charts in my book. We also tried the earl gray whiskey sour, which was light and delicious, and ended with the shrimp toast and the espresso martini. By the way the toast on the shrimp toast was like a little fried dough triangle -- sooooo gooood! The martini was good but the cold brew old fashioned really stole the spotlight for me. Other details I loved that just elevated the experience: Purse hook (very important to me), the little trays for your utensils, metal coasters, incredibly attentive servers, fantastic music, great ambiance and the cutest was the penny they put on top of your check. So cute -- was not expecting such an enjoyable all around experience!! Will be back 1000%!!!

    It was pretty good but certainly not worth the titular pretty penny price--and we didn't even get…read morethe recommended 8 dishes, which is, like, the entire menu. To start, the menu is a bit puzzling. It's kind of like a handful of Asian-inspired dishes, a handful of Mexican/South American, and a handful of French or New American. But there's not enough of each to chart a course through one type of cuisine. So, basically you're gonna have a cultural melange meal. Hamachi crudo was really good and fairly unique. The halibut was excellently prepared but not particularly innovative in any way I could tell. Zucchini had goat cheese, which wasn't immediately clear from the description, so I didn't enjoy the rude surprise I got when I took my first bite, and didn't eat anymore, as I really despise the stuff. So that was a waste. Not a dig on the dish, just a personal thing I wish I had more notice of. There were other issues though. The wine list was exceptionally small, They were out of the bread, which is supposedly a must-try. And then we were going to get the steak but the folks next to us advised against it, showing their cut that had zero fat. They said it was leather. On that point, the tables are SUPER CLOSE. Like, a couple inches apart. You hear everything and almost can't avoid getting entwined into others' conversation. We liked the people we were next to, but be aware that it's an unintentionally awkward communal experience that's not well-suited to a date night. The service was pretty good, they put out a nice printed greeting with the reservation name, and give you a sparkling wine toast. But considering the price and overall experience we had, I'd pass and not come back.

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    Purse hook
    2nd pasta dish with carmelized onions
    2nd pasta dish with carmelized onions
    Roasted beet app

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