Hops and Barley Alehouse

Amazing woman work their, not bad to look at. Great food great drinks had the best time when I was…read moretheir for their Halloween weekend

This is our hella last minute go-to when we don't want to travel or just want to catch last call. I…read morepersonally don't like hanging out so close to home, i like escaping the city and changing the air and atmosphere. I'm a beer guy so I most def found it funny that beer on Draft or bottle are the same price. That doesn't make sense, but whatever i just go with draft. The place is small and dimmy but does the job. Def bring a +1 to stay entertained. Goodluck chit chatting though, they always have the music on so LOUD. I really don't get the hype nor like places with excessively loud music. It's so loud that even the bartenders can't hear a word your saying. It gets annoying having to repeat yourself and yell back. The pool tables are what really draw me back. I'm always able to catch a game, however some ppl do hog them and/or chit-chat instead of playing. I do like that they have several security guards, that does make me feel safe! Thank you. For the most part, I havent had any issues there or have seen anything pop off. But as someone else mentioned, the local are pretty cocky and snobby so just try to mind your own. Parking isn't the biggest but we always seem to get a spot. I have yet to find another bar in the area that is worth going to. Im the type to make the drive, but they are worth it when you wanna keep it local and stay safe! Thanks! Cheers

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Kuduowl

4.9(98 reviews)

4.1 mi

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!

Our favorite place with my bf as it's only a couple minutes away from us. It is also the vibe…read more.. our bartenders have been great; Cody, Birdy and Luis. You can follow Birdy on IG @badbirdy and you can also follow Kuduowl on IG. We loved her drinks alot. Food is also delicious..I personally always go for their birria tacos booooooooomblicious!!!! My bf gets the enchiladas suizas, delicous as well but the birria tacos are my fav. Service is always great but honestly we have kept going back because of Cody, he made us a whiskey sour that has been on point each time. Not only we have had great service from but also from Luis as well my bf tocayo lol

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Bella Lounge

The drinks were alright. The bartender didn't seem to be intentional while making it. It felt like…read moreshe just poured the drink together and delivered it. The waitress was really nice though. She took the time to explain the menu. We had their yellowtail, it was delicious. I just don't think I'd stop by for drinks like that. Security guard at the door was accommodating and friendly!

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.

Whiskey Sour

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The Glen

3.9(262 reviews)

2.8 mi

I've been coming here more often lately, and the service keeps getting better every visit. The…read moreGlenn has created such a welcoming atmosphere, and the bartenders are all friendly, attentive, and genuinely make you feel like a valued customer. I have to give a special shoutout to Alex. The level of service is outstanding--after getting to know me as a regular, he has my beer ready by the time I get to the bar. It's a small gesture, but it shows how attentive and personable he is. He always greets me with a smile, remembers what I like, and makes every visit feel effortless. Great drinks, great people, and excellent customer service. If you're looking for a place where you'll be treated like more than just another customer, this is it. Highly recommend!

That awkward moment when you order a martini on the rocks, and the bartender asks if you want…read moresomething for your nose...$60 she said. WTF? I've never been in a place like this....I'm out!

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The vibe

Mandala Cantina

4.2(311 reviews)

4.1 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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Rokka Whiskey Bar

I stopped in with my young adult son, randomly, to get a late lunch. We discovered that they…read moreoffered a Tomahawk Steak on Tuesdays for a huge bargain. In my case, it was my first ever Tomahawk that I ended up splitting. My son picked Yucca Fries and Mac and Cheese as sides. It was wonderfully served and presented to us along with some delicious coconut shrimp appetizers and Old Fashions!! Neither of us were disappointed and continue to rave about the experience to anyone within our circles that will listen nearly a week later. Our server was Mike and it was based on his recommendations that we went with the shrimp and Old Fashions. Everything; the service, the meal, the drinks was amazing. Will be back soon!!

Visited twice in one week! If you're looking for a brunch spot don't miss out on Rokka. We went to…read morecelebrate a birthday and it was perfect. The tables were already set and our waiter Jay was great attending to a large group. Drinks - we tried various drinks from the bourbon, porn star and espresso martini and all were 10/10! Food - the food was all prepared well. I tried the protein omelette and it was tasty and I liked that it had sun dried tomatoes giving it a nice flavor. The pancakes were soft and fluffy! Recommend tried the breakfast potatoes too Parking- the restaurant is on a Main Street but there is limited street parking. If you go around the corner there is FREE parking in the lot across the street

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The LKSD

4.1(2.6k reviews)

4.0 mi

•$$$

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.

My husband and our party attempted to visit Lock & Key Social Drinkery last night, but…read moreunfortunately, we were denied entry because my husband was wearing a trendy, sleeveless cut-off shirt. What makes this especially frustrating is that their Yelp page clearly states that there is "no strict dress code" and describes the atmosphere as "hipster, casual, trendy." It even mentions that guests do not need to dress up as they would at a fancy steakhouse. My husband's outfit was completely in line with the casual, trendy atmosphere they advertise. If sleeveless shirts are not permitted, that should be clearly communicated rather than advertising a relaxed dress code and turning customers away at the door. We were looking forward to enjoying our evening here, but instead, we left disappointed. It's frustrating when a business's advertised expectations don't match the experience customers receive. I would strongly recommend that management clarify and accurately communicate their dress code so other customers don't waste their time showing up only to be denied entry.

Indoor Seating

New York Steak, Sweet potatoes Fries, Old Fashioned Original

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Bar Louie - The Promenade at Downey

4.1(3.1k reviews)

4.4 mi

Steven was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. He made me feel very comfortable!!! He was very…read moreattentive and the flat bread was very good. A good time overall

The food and service was amazing !!…read more The setting & good music too !! I recommend to try the Pina Rita 10/10 Lets go Bar Louie in Downey !!!!!

Large dining room.

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The Bike Brewery

3.8(208 reviews)

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Restaurant in a casino always worries me that it's a place where people that lost most of their…read moremoney will eat at so the quality will be compromised. This place exceeds all my expectations... It's pretty loud in here at times. The place would be considered lively. New York Steak is killer good. 12oz steak with a vegetable medley and Mash Potatoes and gravy. The steak is very high grade (what what what?!) and the entire meal is $23.... Compare this to a combo at Wendy's for $16 lol. Steak here tends to overcook a level so ask for the level below. Juicy, great texture, excellent flavor, and grill lines! Sampler Has everything needed to satisfy all appetites! Wings are on the larger size, crispy, juicy in the inside, and well seasoned. Guacamole is fresh made and they fry their own chips which is unique. I always switch out the Jalapeño sticks with sweet potato fries or more mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks come with an excellent marinara sauce. The bread bowl is a full miss for me. There is probably three tablespoons of soup in it and the entire bread is about the size of a large muffin at Costco and so overpriced that Disneyland's is a much better value. The casino basically has 4 concept restaurant with their own kitchens but you can basically order from any of them and robots will drive them over to you or a server will go pick it up and bring it to you and put it on one tab. The current ones are Pho (Vietnamese), Sora (Sushi/sashimi/hand rolls), Luyixian (China/Taiwan inspired Chinese food), and here American grill. I ordered Sora's Nigiri set for $45 on one of visits and while the sushi was incredibly fresh it is really not worth it. Not enough sushi and too much filler like edamame. French fries here sometimes gets subbed with normal fries but they generally always have sweet potato fries, and some of best seasoned fries all around. Their fries as on is cheaper than Mcdonald's small fries. When you come in just find a table and sit down and someone will come to you with menus and such. Service here is incredibly good. Shout outs to Sarah, Iris, Victoria, Miguel, and Christian. You all make our visits like a mini vacation and we have such a great time. Never thought eating at a casino would be so much fun. There is so much other food to try. Will be back to try it all soon! Trust me this place is that good!

Came in for appetizers and a beer while watching the basketball game. All apps were half off so we…read moreordered a plethora. We were able to make it for happy hour so it was a steal for all that food and the beers. Service was excellent. A fun date.

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Met Ray Such awesome bartender!!!!…read moreGreat service great conversation,,,,, Very kool bar

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Daniel B.

10 years ago

Great Service! My wife and I were here on Sunday Night and we had excellent customer service. We had a wobbly table and asked the waitress (Rosie?) if we could move, the doorman came and switched the table for us. That was awesome. We met up with a friend who was a first timer here, the waitress came over and asked for his drink order, he didn't know what to pick... the waitress asked what he usually had... and offered some suggestions. She even went the extra mile and offered samples! (other places don't offer any!!!) so he picked one to sample, and she brought him two samples.... The one he picked.... and her favorite. To me, that says that she cares enough about customers and what they want and even offered her own opinion. That was awesome to see. We made conversation with her and she was very attentive to our needs, she talked about the place and how it was a family owned and run business, and that there were two other locations... We asked who she was going for for the fight just to make conversation, and she told us that the downtown location was having the fight for a lower cost and told us all the info we needed! Over all it was a great experience to have such great service, good food, and drinks. I recommend this place to everyone because its a local place and its a fun and chill environment, but i will recommend it even more now since we had such a great experience on Sunday! Thanks to the doorman. Thanks to the server. Thank You Hops and Barley! You guys Rock!!!! read more

John F.

1005

2 years ago

Dear Hops and Barley I hope this message finds you well. I've been a loyal visitor to Hops and Barley for many years and have always enjoyed my time there. However, my most recent experience on Saturday, October 26 left me quite disappointed, and I wanted to share my feedback with you. I visited your establishment to celebrate a friend's birthday and watch the game. As always, I was excited to be there. However, when I ordered a beer, it tasted old and unpleasant after my first sip. To avoid any issues with the draft lines, I kindly returned the beer and asked for something that wasn't on draft, hoping to play it safe. The server, who was extremely sweet and helpful, handled my request with care. However, she mentioned that the manager wanted me to know the beer would not be removed from my bill, and I would still be required to pay for it. Unfortunately, the manager didn't come out to address the situation personally, which I felt was unprofessional. I was disappointed in the way this was handled, especially since I returned the beer right away after detecting the off taste. As someone who has always enjoyed visiting Hops and Barley, I found this experience disheartening and below the level of service I've come to expect. I hope this feedback helps improve future interactions, and I would appreciate it if the management team could be reminded of the importance of good customer service. Thank you for your time John Fredrick read more

Dannye G.

1 year ago

The large space and sports bar design of Hops and Barley shows promise but the poor service delivery consistently damages the customer experience. I have visited twice to see if service would improve but the staff continues to treat customers like they owe them a favor for basic recognition. The bartenders and waitresses appear uninterested because they avoid eye contact and do not smile and it requires multiple attempts to place an order for a drink. The atmosphere within the establishment maintains a chilly atmosphere that makes guests feel unwelcome. The restaurant serves food with inconsistent results while charging excessive prices for small portions and weak flavors. The staff becomes defensive when customers attempt to clarify promotional details. The staff member denied my request to fix a faulty drink during my visit and the owner responded by telling me to stay away instead of making an effort to resolve the issue. The two-star rating I give stems from the establishment's convenient location and live game sound system yet the negative atmosphere combined with poor service and management issues discourage me from coming back. read more

Jo Jo B.

13 years ago

OMG!! this place is awful! they don't know what CUSTOMER SERVICE is! I've never reviewed any place before but they've actually prompted me to open up an account on YELP just so I can let you all know how AWFUL this place is. I was visiting a friend in California who took me to this place for some drinks. I ordered a beer and the waitress brought me a glass of warm stale beer. I asked for a new one and she acted as if I had just insulted her honor. When I asked to speak to a manager she chuckled and rolled her eyes. The manager was no help at all. She was un-empathetic and arrogant. I'm from Arizona but my friends are from South Gate and Huntington Park and it's very unlikely any of us will ever go back to that dump.. read more

Alma G.

11 years ago

The worst experience ever! Came here with some friends and family and waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order. After receiving our drinks the waitress told us that we had to pay now. We paid the waitress but she never came back with our change or check to see if we wanted something else. When we went to complained to our waitress about our change another waitress step in saying she was the manager. We got into a verbal argument regarding our change and the service and one of the waitress tried to punched me but the real manager showed up. The manager gave us our change back and we left. We are never coming back to this place again. read more

David R.

12 years ago

THIS PLACE IS A TOTAL SCAM - I was there about a week ago with some friends. I ordered a pint (16oz) and a 12oz bottle beer with a glass. When I poured a 12 oz bottle of beer into the glass I notice that it was the exact same amount of beer as a 16 oz pint. I brought this to the attention of the owner (Sergio) and asked him if this was a mistake. I was told by Sergio that if I wanted to put them to the test to go ahead and do it. So hops and Sergio here's a video and picture putting you on the test. How do you explain the missing 4oz and the extra money you are charging me and everyone else? read more

MIke M.

13 years ago

After visiting Downey Brewig Co and finding out they opened a second location in South Gate. I decided to come have dinner. The draft system looks impressive!! 72 beers on draft which u will never find in this area. Great selection of Belgium and German beers. Mc Chouffe, St bernardus, golden Draak, franziskaner to name a few. The interior could use some new booths cause the one I'm sitting on looks like it has been here a couple years. Started with a pint of Azalea IPA and I'm waiting for my RIB EYE STEAK to be served. Will post food review later. So far so good. read more

Joe D.

156

8 years ago

Ive Been coming here for a couple years now. They are very friendly, its a really cool bar to go drink watch sports , eat, food is good im typically very picky with what I eat. I have never had problems here they are awesome. I always recommend it to all my friends and they never have problems. They like the food & beer. If they run out of a beer then we move on to the next it does get full at times so it's understandable. Great Place to Watch the Dodger Games !!!!!!! When you ask for the Pizza ask for it well done or crispy its super good! I hope you guys enjoy it! Cheers read more

Jonathan C.

9 years ago

Read some Yelp reviews before checking out this place. Decided to give it a try with my friend Pablo. Not super busy for a Tuesday night and service at the bar was fast and efficient. Ordered the sausage platter and it didn't dissapoint, all three sausages were on point. They told us that Beer Pong starts around 10pm, might come back and check it our next week. Decent prices on their house beers- dollar off until 7pm. read more

Mike G.

3 years ago

Came to see the 49ers play the Lions this past Sunday. Place was packed and overall good vibes. They have massive LED Screens and the sound during the game. Ordered their Loaded Asada Fries and they were great. Can't remember the name of my server but she was fast and efficient and coming around constantly to check up on me. Thinking of coming for the Super Bowl. read more

Peter L.

9 years ago

Came to watch the Dodgers opener against the Giants. Arrived just in time to grab the last open table available. Nice that game was in most of their tvs and that the sound was loud enough to hear the commentators. We all ordered different beers and their platter with lots of appetizers. Nice vibes and lots of fans on hand. read more

Steffanie M.

12 years ago

Good food!! BAD MANAGEMENT!! Lady mes LUPE is a BITCH! I over heard her talking to some of the employees very nasty! In anyones eyes of u want respect u gotta earn it!! Even her attitude towards customers is UGLY! the saddest part shes daughter of the owner! I dont recommend to dine in unless its take out! read more

Michael C.

12 years ago

All of these five stars I have given this place were earned by Gloria! She is always upbeat and ready to help with anything from taking your order, recommending a beverage or just cheering you up. She should be the template from which Hops and Barley Alehouse assess their future employment prospects. read more

Vanesa O.

6 days ago

Worst customer service ever. Manager/Owner Ricardo does not handle customers well and doesn't care to de-escalate heightened situations with his drunken over poured patrons. He doesn't want to be bothered with any customer issues and it shows. Very rude and unprofessional. read more

Walter V.

11 years ago

Great atmosphere. Came to see the laker game vs OKC Great crowd. Great beer selection. 75 beers on tap. Full bar. Ordered the supreme pizza and was delicious. After the game the house DJ kept the atmosphere going with good music. GOOD TIMES!! read more

Antonio G.

11 years ago

I like the amount of beer they have here great atmosphere to get away from home. The food is nothing special but is good, and the service is always great. I always go back. read more

Stephanie H.

10 years ago

This place is awesome, down the street from home chill and cool place...good spot to watch sports.. Love coming here to watch the dodger games! read more

Gustavo B.

1 year ago

The waiters are whales and are super rude to the customers. They think they're better than everyone else just because they work here. LOSERS

Candido A.

11 years ago

good beer. cool vibe. lots of parking. kinda small but if you are just going on a date or grabbing some beers with a friend or 2, it is good

Priscilla R.

7 years ago

Out of all my years coming here Abigail is the best server I've ever had! She is seriously the best! Will come back because of her!

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(9 reviews)

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!!!

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.

Toadstool

3.9

(20 reviews)

Love this bar, strong drinks and cheap pool. Locals always…read morefrequent this spot, if you know you know. Now let me take over this TouchTunes real quick

I made friends with a lot of people in this bar. I've been here multiple times. I'm actually…read morekicking off a $16million project in Southgate across from the water tower. I have made good friends with the city as they've been helping us and we have also made good friends with the chief of police. I came in tonight. I was respectful. I was kind even when the bartender was rude. I gave her a generous comments. Unfortunately, this is my third time here and the first time I came here this woman was here and I did not want to come back. But I like the atmosphere I liked the environment and I love to play pool. I would not like to say anything more on your social media and love to remove this review, but I would really appreciate it if the owner would please contact me. I had a really good encounter with Albert a regular. He showed me the wall of your racing and everything that you guys did and talk to me about your legacy. I'm gonna tell you that the young African-American woman at this bar not only once failed me but failed me tonight again and is ruining your legacy. My friends and family are very deep in the racing scene. My best friend actually won the Baja a few years ago. We're about to build 1000 apartments in Southgate hopefully one says $16 million cleanup comes through. I would hate to be the guy that tells these 6 to 10,000 people that this bar should not be patronized because of one awful disrespectful, lazy bartender. I did nothing but respect her, and she did nothing but disrespect me from the moment I walked in the bar. I would really recommend you watch your cameras tonight because that's when this happened. I have no problem, not patronizing his part, but after being here multiple times and meeting your regulars and talking to them and having good vibes also with the Latina bartender and her friends. I actually took my girlfriend here on a first date just a few weeks ago and she was amazing. This African-American bartender with her attitude and disrespect is ruining your bar She snapped at me and demanded that I bring my empty drinks up to the bar so she could serve me I politely talk to her and ask three times that she's just says please I felt like I was disrespected the first time I walked in here and I wasn't gonna tolerate her disrespect again I am trying to help this city, and I'm doing big things here. I'm not just a regular Joe drunk walking in the door. I'm a person that is respected in this city, I'm a person that's doing hard work in this city, I'm a person that has been in the service industry, including corporate for over 25 years And I have to respectfully say this woman's service not only once but twice was horrible I would love to take down this review, please reach out to me and fix this. Your business is struggling because of this woman She's a burden on your company your brand your name and she is ruining your 40 year legacy Let's build it back up and let me recommend this business to all of Southgate and surrounding and make this a place that you had a vision initially to create that I see as well and that I love, but this is the only obstacle right now making me not want to come back Not only am I a businessman. I'm also an influencer. I have over 10 million views on the Internet and I love to go to local places and eat good food and have good drinks and meet great people and promote them I hate to make reviews like this I only make these reviews to help the business I am not trying to hurt you. I'm trying to help you. I would love to fix this review. Once again, please reach out

Maclovia

3.9

(271 reviews)

A good place for a Saturday breakfast! A small place, but not very packed, at least for a…read morenon-holiday. Food was veryyyy yummy; everything tasted freshly-cooked and made from scratch. It is a little pricey though.

I visited Maclovia and ordered the chilaquiles with steak and the French toast. The food was tasty,…read morebut the overall experience didn't match the prices or the level of service provided. The restaurant has a lot of potential, but they need to improve their customer service. The place wasn't busy, yet we only saw our waitress twice--once when we placed our order and again when we asked for the bill. I would give this restaurant another chance because the food was good, but the service definitely needs improvement. They may also want to consider adding a few more brunch options to their brunch menu.

OLA Restobar

3.2

(630 reviews)

Drinks are on point!! Service is great and fast!! For you youngsters this place is loud!! Not too…read moreloud you can still hear eachother at the table lol! Food was great!

I had a disappointing experience at Ola Restobar on Sunday, and it had very little to do with the…read morefood. My friend and I ordered the camarones tatemados, tried them, and simply didn't care for the dish, so we asked our server to send it back. She quickly walked away. A manager, Alvaro, came over and stood silently behind me while I was mid conversation until my friends pointed out that he was there. When I turned around, I greeted him, and he asked what was wrong with the shrimp and why we didn't like it. I explained that we just didn't care for it and didn't want it. He then asked whether I had ever had the dish. When I asked what he meant, he clarified that he wanted to know whether I had ordered it at another restaurant before, essentially questioning whether I knew what it was supposed to taste like. As a Black woman in a Latin restaurant, the tone and implication of that interaction made me extremely uncomfortable. I've sent food back before and have even been asked whether I've tried a dish before, but never in a way that felt as condescending as this interaction did. I told him that I had eaten it before and briefly explained what I didn't like. He reached over me, took the plate without a word, and walked away. What bothered me just as much was what happened afterward: no one spoke to me again for the rest of our visit. Alvaro never came back. Our server never checked on me again. No one asked if I wanted to order something else, apologized that I didn't enjoy the dish, or even acknowledged me after my plate was taken. Not liking a dish happens. Maybe it was prepared exactly as intended and simply wasn't for me. My issue is how I was treated for saying so. A simple "I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it, can I get you something else?" would have made this an entirely different experience. Also, our group was told we couldn't order drinks at the bar or pay for them separately at the table, which made something as simple as ordering a drink unnecessarily difficult.

Iguanas Bar

3.3

(343 reviews)

Date night at Iguanas was such a great experience! We ordered the Patrona drink and a michelada,…read moreand both were delicious and perfectly made. We also ordered a beer that unfortunately came out flat, but the rest of the drinks and overall experience more than made up for it. The service was fast, and our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome the entire evening. The atmosphere was fun and perfect for a night out. We topped off the night with the two-for-one candy shots, which were the perfect ending to a great evening. We'll definitely be coming back!

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE, NOT ONCE BUT TWICE. It's clear that…read moremanagement doesn't care about any of it. So this hopefully helps potential customers stay away from this DUMP. I was there on 6/27. We watched 2 games. Upon stepping out to leave, I decided i wanted to use the restroom and turned around to walk in and the security at the front stopped me. He told me I had to pay $10 cover charge. I reminded him I was already there and JUST walked out. He didn't care. "$10 to go in or leave" I let it go, I just wanted to wash my hands and didn't want to get into it with that loser. Met with my Husband he gives me cash and whatever decided i was just gonna pay to wash my hands. Come around the back try to hand security the money and that guy looked at me confused. I told him what pea brain in the front said about the cover charge and he shook his head and told me not to worry and go in. I was in and out quick and I thanked him for being a gentleman. Sooo, maybe you might wanna look into your shady a** security. 7/3 I get there at 1:30 bar area is empty we sit with my friend we are being served everything was great. UNTIL a security dude came out of NO WHERE, 30 mins into the 3pm game and tells me I need to move because i'm in the way. I told him I had been there since 1:30pm and no one told me to move and def didn't tell me about the "bar line" that I was all of the sudden in the way of. The bartender should have told me to move right away if i was in the way, WHEN THERE WAS MORE SEATS AVAILABLE!!! NOT WHEN IT WAS 30 MINS INTO THE GAME AND I HAD NO OTHER PLACE TO MOVE TO! IT WAS PACKED BY THEN! I really didn't appreciate that he was yelling at me, he was rude from the beginning and when i gave him the same energy back, he told me he was going to KICK ME OUT IF I DIDN'T CALM DOWN. He was giving LDE. When i asked for his name and to speak to the manager he walked away. MIND YOU.... after that some guy ended up standing right next to me the REST OF THE GAME. HE WAS IN FRONT OF THE LINE THE WHOLE TIME AND NO ONE SAID A DAMN THING. I have pictures with time stamps of this guy next to me the whole game. But some how he just wanted to be puffy chested with a woman. Horrible staff. Horrible place. Treat your customer's with respect, don't forget we are the ones that keep your doors open.

Millan's Ranchito Restaurant

3.9

(56 reviews)

A very good place to eat my Mexican food ..!! Everything…read morehas a flavor that you will enjoy ... It just sorprises me that noone has talked or uploaded a picture of their MOLCAJETE ....they're delicious ... I definitely will go back !!!!!!

la comida es buena pero las meseras muchas de las veces a quien son clientes nuevos no los tratan…read moreigual que a los q van siempre no vuelvo y aparte el karaoke pesimo sonido no pone las pistas adecuadas y se olle fatal

Casa Adelita

3.3

(322 reviews)

We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday at Casa Adelita this past May, and it was such a…read morewonderful experience. It was especially nice that they were also celebrating Mother's Day, which made the atmosphere even more festive and meaningful. From the moment we arrived, everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The staff treated us like family, making sure we had everything we needed and helping make the celebration extra special. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the warm, home-like atmosphere made the day even more memorable. Thank you to the entire team for making my mother-in-law's birthday so special. We left with full hearts and great memories, and we look forward to celebrating many more special occasions here!

The restaurant is really nice, it has a great ambiance due to the live music and karaoke. The food…read moreis customary Mexican cuisine which was not bad. The drinks are good. We ordered ceviche and it had a good flavor. The waiters are really attentive and were pretty good at taking orders. We came as a big group and made a reservation and sat right in front of the mariachi. Great place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Kahlo Rest and Bar

5.0

(2 reviews)

This place is a hidden gem. Under new ownership and if you didn't see it you just might miss it. I…read morecame for happy hour and sang some karioki. I'm from out town but I'll definitely be back. The 7 mare soup was fire! Very friendly staff.

3 of us were recommended late dinner and drinks here around 10:30pm. everything was delicious! I…read moregot the catch of the day which was very flavorful, boyfriend got the brisket pizza that was yummy, yet cubed brisket was not his favorite. The chipotle shrimp was the winning dish and our raicilla coladas were Outstanding. Would highly recommend

Tony's Restaurant Y Mariscos

3.4

(82 reviews)