La Bodega is by far my favorite place to dine and drink at in all of Los Angeles County and the city of Whittier. This place is a Latino owned Art Deco themed establishment. The place specifically is a speakeasy and it presents itself as a butchers shop with the bar being buried inside. It has a rather ambient and comfortable atmosphere while you walk in and throughout the whole experience you are treated with great customer service. I personally appreciate the Art Deco theme as it not only calls back to the speakeasies of the 1920s but the cultural heritage of Los Angeles itself. Normally I love to sit at the bar as it's convenient to order drinks on the spot. The drinks there are amazing and also the sizes are in very generous portions. I do visit La Bodega every so often and they do seem to rotate new drinks frequently on the menu. Not only are the drinks unique but also very tasty and refreshing. I always try to drink something new and they never seem to disappoint. As for food specifically every single food item I've tried here has definitely left me craving for more. There hasn't been a single item where I was left disappointed. From the Bodega burger to the appetizers each item is carefully prepared and made by someone who cares about your experience dining. The Bodega burger specifically is a rich assortments of flavors, I personally do suggest adding the bacon and avocado to the burger as it blends in so well. The food at La Bodega is so good it's as if I stumbled upon a 5 star Michelin restaurant. All of the portions for the main meals are generous and you'll be left feeling satisfied and full. With regard to customer service, they are quick to attend to your table. Food comes out rather fast and as with drinks they happily provide samples before you decide to commit. Every employee there is friendly and never once did I feel uncomfortable or irritated. The experience at La Bodega has always been one of joy. I always look forward to the next opportunity of dining here. I've always been a supporter of local businesses and I urge the people of Whittier and those within the county of Los Angeles to eat and drink at this speakeasy. This establishment is truly a gem within the city of Whittier. read more

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Good food and friendly staff, expensive though. Clean environment and good ambiance. The burger here is particularly great and I believe the best value. read more

Absolutely loved this place!!! And will definitely be back to try more items on the menu! Parking: There is street parking and a small parking lot to the right of the building! Entrance and wait-time: When entering it looks like a small butcher/ brewery shop but the restaurant is through the huge fridge door! Loved the speakeasy vibe. There is someone at the register to help you with seating just let them know you are there for the restaurant! Seating : They have table and bar seating. We came twice, once on a Saturday evening and got bar sitting, which was about a five minute wait. The second time we decided to come Saturday morning which was a bit more crowded and we waited about 30 min for a table. It does look like it gets packed during the weekend so I would suggest you go to their website and RSVP or RSVP on Yelp! Service: The host was very welcoming! And waiters were friendly and informative! Our meals came out with in 10 min and were attentive with our waters and seeing if we wanted anything else. Food: We ordered from the brunch menu and got THE BUTCHER'S SMASH BURGER and the SHORT RIB CHILE COLORADO CHILAQUILES!! Which is now one of my favorite spots to get them at!!! They have a variety of Cervezas/Beer and they all sounded delicious so we had to get the flight!!! We ordered the Hazlitt, Azteca, Westcoast IPA, March Madness! Our favorite was the HAZLITT!! Will definitely be back to try another fight and more food!! read more

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Reservations suggested. Great food We had the shrimp tacos and the Chile Colorado. Both were excellent.

We came for breakfast here on a Saturday morning without a reservation they took us immediately and There was no wait and it looked like it was closed but it wasn't. It's a speakeasy. Very clean l read more

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I recently stopped by to eat at the Bodega Brewing Company, "sneak easy" type restaurant. The vibe was relaxed, with a cool atmosphere that made it perfect for a casual meal on a Friday night. I had the Bodega burger and the chicharrones with Guac. for appetizers. The flavors were on point, with a perfectly cooked patty that was juicy and flavorful. read more

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First timer here. Definitely an interesting experience. As you go in it definitely doesn't look like a restaurant at all. It's unique and on the romantic side. It's dark inside but with enough light to see your friends or whomever you're with. The food is good but for the price and portions there's competition. I had the Chile Colorado plate that came with a side of beans and 3 hand made tortillas. Which the tortillas definitely is a must eat if you're looking to get somewhat full. The flavors are good nonetheless and the service is great. The server was very attentive and helpful. The strawberry mojito was very good. I'd recommend if you're looking for something refreshing. Cheers! read more

The food is amazing! Great service and the ambiance is so chill. Will definitely be going back! read more

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Food is amazing!! Service is amazing, thanks to Isiah and all the staff! Ambiance is amazing!! Had the Red Chile, you just got to try, the meat is so tender. Burger great, steak great, chicharron and guac great, no complaints. Can't say enough, sooooo good read more

Recently celebrated my birthday with Good friends and Ryan our server was outstanding. The guava salad., the chicken, the chili Verde, and all of the appetizers were absolutely delicious. Kudos to the chef for the delicious meal. The only dish that needs improvement was the shrimp sadly, it was overcooked. read more

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I've been here two times and they are very gracious for providing us the private room for our party of six. It is very nice. The food was delicious. We had the Toma Hawk steak and the Chilean Seabass was crispy and cooked to perfection. The Paloma Negras were so delicious. I couldn't stop drinking them.! read more

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It was a Tuesday night in the heart of Whittier Village. My partner Gunga & I got a tip the best Steaks in town are served here. So, we investigated Walking into the small Foyer of the La Bodega Brewing Company, we observed a display of Tomahawk, Waygu and Tri-Tips behind a sheet of glass displaying their wears. In the far corner, sat a young woman in black. Who is she? Is she here to meet someone? She broke the silence "Can I help you"? Gunga said "We're here to see the Butcher". The mystery girl replied; "One moment". Soon, a large steel door, two inches thick, opened by a well dressed gentleman said "The Butcher is ready". We entered the hidden Dining Room, transporting us into an upscale area reminiscent of the Private Clubs of the Old World. You might expect to see Clark Gable and Greta Garbo in a booth, in the back, in a corner, in the dark. Or, perhaps The Rat Pack at the Bar choosing from the multitude of IPAs, Lagers and Stouts. We were seated in a comfortable booth / table, and began perusing the virtual QR menu from our department provided mobile phones. Gunga ordered Wings & a Steak Burger. I decided on the Drunken Japanese Waygu 6oz. Steak shown here as evidence. It arrived Medium-Rare as ordered. The well marbled Steak melted in my mouth. Presented over stones lying among course sea salt. This is in fact, one of the best Steaks I've had since Obama served his first term. The service, ambiance and total experience Was certainly memorable. We finished our drinks and left without any witnesses. When in Whittier I hope you get a chance to search for the La Bodega Brewing Company and discover for yourself a diamond in the rough within the Whittier Village. As always, Eat in Good Health. read more

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Had a wonderful weekend and it was highlighted by a first time visit to La Bodega Brewing . People!!! This is a hidden gem. It has a great vibe. Relaxed and chill but very classy in a really great way. Establishment was impeccable. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The food was fresh and tasted delicious. The beverages were amazing . I cannot recommend this place enough. Had such a wonderful experience. Cannot wait to come back. read more

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We took my mother here for her birthday brunch a few years ago and to commence this year's birthday, she was eager to try the dinner menu. Was not disappointed. Everything ordered from the appetizers: shrimp ceviche with its freshness to the entrees of the Bodega Burger that was juicy and flavorful to the presentable El Comal with its variety of tasty proteins was enjoyed. For my vegan sister, the Roasted Cauliflower with soy glaze packed a huge flavor that was satisfying. Thank you again La Bodega Brewing for delicious consistency across their brunch and dinner menus and to the hospitable staff as well! read more

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This is truly one of the best speakeasies out there. The food is out of this world good, and the drinks are fire! I highly recommend going for their happy hour, every Friday at 12PM-4PM. They serve one of the best gourmet burgers for happy hour called the Bodega burger with fries. Every bite of the burger you can taste, which can be hard to get right for most gourmet burgers. Service was exceptional from our server, Anthony, going above and beyond in probably one of the best food/drink service experiences I've ever had. Ambiance is just like you would expect from a speakeasy, secluded but feeling like you have exclusive VIP vibes inside. It's a great place to bring family/friends or even a romantic date. Definitely need to go back, especially since I was told from our server that the brunch menu is great too! read more

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Nice cozy local place for a night cap ! Steal and burger! . Background music is chill. read more

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Speakeasy Non descript meat market in the front but when you come in, it's a nice gathering spot Food is delicious (carne asada fries and corn). Their hard seltzers are delicious (guava). I would like to come back for the steak and how they prepare it. read more

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The food was amazing Great selection of food Service was nice and definitely coming back read more

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First timer! I got the fish tacos and my friend got the shrimp tacos after we already had ceviche. This place is lowkey a bomb mariscos place! The tender, Isaiah, helped us decide in the seltzer. I'm coming back for sure!!! read more

Food is always great, I love being able to invite friends for their first time as I know their food is always consistent in taste. Being able to get on the waitlist via Yelp is super helpful and everyone, from the greeter to the servers are always so kind and happy. The experience overall is always nice. read more

Such a cool lowkey spot to check out. Food was amazing but their fries were top notch. Amazing service and just overall experience. The music they play created such a good vibe. 10/10 would recommend and come back. read more

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Beautiful place with a nice theme, very comfortable and quiet. The meats are delicious and tender, and there's a good variety on the menu. I'm not very familiar with the drinks, but they're fine. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The wait time is short during the week; on weekends, it's best to make a reservation. Overall, a great place to eat meat and chat with friends. read more

The food quality seemed high, the food prep seemed inconsistent. The wagyu burger - delicious patty but everything else about the burger was mediocre. Great flavor on the ribs, but the sauce was burnt. My friends didn't like either of the beers they tried. read more

Came in for brunch with my 3 kids. We all loved it. The atmosphere is very cool, the girls loved that they had to walk through a fridge door into a "fancy" room. Loved their brunch options. Got the huevos divorciados. Not too spicy but just enough kick for most to enjoy and the portion was perfect. The eggs in the kids meal were so fluffy! Even reheated they were great since we had leftovers. And the cafe de olla was perfectly sweetened. Our server was amazing and so nice. We'll be back! read more

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Cool little speak easy, brewery. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We sat at the bar. Walk ins. No reservations. It was a Sunday afternoon around 3pm. Only a handful of people when we arrived, sitting at some tables. Eclectic. Different. We had the Carne Asada fries and they were FIRE!!! We almost ordered a second, but decided to try a different dish, so we ordered the burger with the Chile con carne Mac and Cheese. OMG! Drool city! Let's just say, we were NOT disappointed! Food is really good here. Especially when you are taking back some cold ones, it fits the bill. The beer was ok. Not the best I've had, but decent. We had a flight and a strawberry margarita. Now, that was good! We will definitely be back for the food and marg! Cheers! read more

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The food, service, and vibes of this place are the best. You walk in to what looks like a store selling beer and some beef from cooler doors like a market/deli and then they open what looks like a big freeer door to a restaurant and bar. The service was amazing they are very attentive. The rib eye was delicious the sea bass was light and fresh. The mashed potatoes were garlicky and delicious.. the cilantro lime rice was kind of plain it kind of tasted like plain sticky rice I will definitely get the esquite next time and skip the rice.. we ordered the bread pudding it comes with ice cream on top omg!! Sooo good make sure you leave room for dessert. I have nothing but great things to say about this place it's small but such a cool place to go have a nice dinner.. read more

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The ambience was great in here! I had the carne asada fries and they were delicious. My friend that I came with wasn't completely loving what she chose, and the waitress knew she wasn't saying something and encouraged her to let her know what she can do, and she took her plate back and came back with some adjustments. She was so nice! The drinks were great too, the raspberry margarita was soo good. read more

Fun place with a speakeasy like entrance. Many beer options, all the ones we tasted were excellent. Cocktails are also offered that are 'wine' based. I tried the Cucumber Basil - delicious. The food was very good and service was quick. There are many high end entrees as well and ones that fit my beer budget tastes. The portions were very generous. The music was good, a bit loud but conversations were possible. All in all, I'll go back for another round. read more

Food and service were great. The concha bread pudding was delicious Loved the beer selection as well.

Good atmosphere, our waitress was great and food was delish!! Make a reservation before going to avoid any wait!

What an experience! This bar & restaurant is like no other. Located behind the door of a meat market, it can be easy to miss! Once you pass through the large vaulted door you enter into a speakeasy lounge with beautiful decor and ambiance. Seating is available in a private room, open seating, and bar seating. Their margaritas were freshly made and their food was unbelievable. The quality of the meat was undeniably good, I can't say enough positive things about our experience here. Although it's not local for us, I would return in the future and highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night or night out with friends. Must try!! read more

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This place is soooo great! The food was full of flavor and the service was great! Brian was serving us and he was Amazing! It is a speakeasy restaurant and the ambiance was warm and welcoming! They have lot of variety of meats and beers! I will come back for sure! read more

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Great food, service and vibe. Original speakeasy entrance to resturant. I suggest you make reservations

I love the ambience and aesthetic of La Bodega! This is my second time coming and I'm a big fan of the food and the service. Its a few more dollars per meal but i think its worth the quality and decor. I will most definitely be back again. read more

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3 years later and this place is consistently amazing. I have had several items from their menu from the chilaquiles, carne asada fries to the concha dessert and everything is perfect. The quality has been consistent. My ultimate favorite has been their morita wings, concha dessert and jimoto (japanese beer). Please try for yourself! read more

Food service ambience and of course the beer is first rate Causal dining at its finest read more

Nice place , good service, the food tasteless and the drinks tasteless small and expensive appetizers ok but they charge us $12.00 for 8 tortillas thats ridiculous read more

Great take on elevated Mexican food (guisados and street food) and drinks. Great ambiance and friendly service! read more

First time here! Cool entrance to the restaurant, looks like you're walking into a meat locker. Felt like we were dining in a member's only club We tried flights and appetizers the GUACAMOLE CON CHICHARRÓN Ripe Hass avocado, charred serrano, red onion, tomato, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced queso panela, topped with roasted pepitas, accompanied with pork chicharron. Really good. Along with EL REY SHRIMP El Rey beer battered shrimp tossed in chipotle aioli on a bed of Napa cabbage, garnished with fresh Chile Fresno. Side of ginger scallion salsa. Tasty but be careful with those Fresno chilies they are spicy. This was a late night snack everything was really tasty service was awesome! We will definitely be back for dinner. read more

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Such a cute speakeasy! You would never have guessed that a hidden bar is located in the back of their front store (meat market). The service was excellent from the moment we walked in. We were greeted by their host and seated within a couple of mins. We ordered the Bodega Burger & Short Rib Chilaquiles. Both dishes were great. The atmosphere was really upbeat, customer service was excellent, and the decor is beautiful. I highly recommend! We will be back. read more

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