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

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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La Bodega's speakeasy was the perfect setting for my 60th birthday party. First of all I want to compliment the staff, especially the manager, Monique, for working tirelessly with me for making this night magical!. The theme was a Roaring 20's celebration with a live Jazz band, photo booth, and decorations galore! The menu consisted of their delicious specialty meats, ribs, and shrimps, passed hors d' ouvres style all night long. Very classy! The staff was very attentive to all of my guests. We included Beer Tours throughout the evening, which the guests found extremely interesting and informative. This unique attraction added that extra wow factor! Parking is no problem because there is a free structure directly across the street. It felt as if we had entered a portal and went back in time... the time of flappers, prohibition, and giggle water. La Bodega is located in quaint Uptown Whittier, which perhaps secretly had a speakeasy back in the day. Who knows? But on that night, La Bodega outdid itself and helped bring back the 1920's for my magnificent private costume party. It was everything I had envisioned! read more

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

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

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

First time we went during the week it was good, we had el Comal some chips and beer. It was three of us and the portions of meat were ok (&70). We returned today, Saturday and it was busy we order chile rojo and a hamburger. .the sauce on the chile rojo was good however, the portions on my plate (3) were tiny. They got confused with his order, they brought us a chicken sandwich first instead of the hamburger. Then they brought me another hamburger, which I wanted to accept so I did not had to wait anymore but my husband said I should wait to eat what I wanted. By the time they brought the chile rojo My husband was almost finished. I was not found of the side of beans either, the seemed to be from a can. I really wanted to return my plate but I was hungry so I ate the tortillas to fill up( I normally don't eat tortillas. I am sorry but for &30 should be a decent piece of meat....if it was not for the tortillas I would have have to eat at home. The beer is ok, $12 for a tiny glass I don't think we will be coming back soon. read more

La Bodega Brewing - Chile rojo! - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

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

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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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

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

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

I'm a regular here. Monique, Isaih, and Tony are the best. The food is amazing, beers are great, and the workers just make this place even better. It's chill, good music, and they normally have the games on. Highly recommend it. read more

Cool spot! Speak easy place. Everyone here is really nice and hospitable. I just had a beer and a mocktail with a coworker here to check the place out. I will definitely return in near future. I didn't check the menu but this place seems cool. Probably will return here just to drink. read more

Came here with another couple before heading over to Greenleaf for a comedy show. I had made reservations and they took us right in. The place is designed very well and the service was fantastic. We ordered "el comal". It has a tray that slides out with tortillas and it comes with three kinds of meat: grilled skirt steak, pork adobada and marinated chicken. It says if feeds 2-3 people and I agree but those would be very decent size servings. We also added a "Ay Papa" which is a loaded potato and someone wanted a portion of refried beans. Quite a lot for the four of us but so good. Like the most interesting man in the world :), I don't always drink beer but hen I do, I typically like reds or ambers. La Bodega has a great [sorry need to emphasize GREAT] selection of beers. My buddy was trying to decide which beer he wanted when I ordered my flight and he changed to a flight immediately. He was very happy he did. You can look at the pictures below to see what I got. They have some great wines and the girls enjoyed their red. read more

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Amazing place! So secretive & unique! High quality, Bring y'all shorties here fellas'! read more

La Bodega Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

La Bodega Brewery has a speakeasy vibe. It's brewery and restaurant hiding behind a gourmet meat market. We had such a fun night here! We came here to eat, drink, and watch the Dodger game not thinking we would be watching the final game with the Dodgers winning the World Series. We started out with appetizers. The guacamole con chicharron, chips and salsa, and wings. The salsa was spicy, the wings were very tasty, and the guacamole was delicious. Speaking of delicious the chile Colorado was phenomenal!!! Tender, juicy chunks of meat in a savory sauce with just a hint of spice. It came with a side of beans that made a great dip for the chips. I ate so much food I had to gat a doggie bag to go and the chile Colorado was even better the next day. I washed it all down with the El Rey, a Mexican style light beer. When the dodgers won, the bartender took out a cowbell and started ringing it with everyone cheering and taking pictures. Then she poured everyone a glass of cold champagne for a toast. We had a great night and a great dinner. Definitely a night to remember! read more

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This is a really great spot to try out if you are in the uptown Whittier area. There are many great spots in uptown and this is one of my top 5 favorite. The service is always so great and friendly. They brew all of their beers in house and also make their Seltzers in house. They are really cool about letting you sample before ordering. I've tried a few different things off the menu and while not the healthiest, it's a good option for a cheat day. What I really like about this spot is how small and intimate it feels. It almost feels like a VIP lounge lol. read more

La Bodega Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

At first we were a little lost on how to get in, but eventually made our way in. The atmosphere was a realm upset feel to it. The food was amazing do not skip on the Bodega Fries. read more

Very cool spot for a lovely dinner! The concept is intriguing and the inside, although not too big, is quaint and neatly decorated. Service was very friendly and welcoming! Lots of smiles and good momentum while serving the plates. We arrived on a Tuesday, tried some beers and had dinner. Beer selection is plenty along with some signature margarita drinks. The sides, mac and cheese with chile verde, mashed potatoes (not so mashed), and frijoles were a bit disappointing. However, the Chile Colorado and New York steak were on point! Perfectly made and flavors just right. Made it worth it! Definitely give this place a try and don't get fooled by the entrance (like we did). Haha! read more

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Rude waitress, initially sat me down at a table but I said I'd like to sit at the bar, so I ordered my drink but then I decided to sit back where she wanted to sit me. Rude waitress came back to tell me it's dine in only at that table( she never told me it's dine in when I walked in) and that table is part of her service for the night... so I couldn't sit there. I was just trying to finish my one drink. I went back to the bar and finished my drink and left. The brewery/ restaurant was practically empty. It's kind of disappointing to be mistreated when you're not even being rude. Hope everyone else has a better experience. Ps. Bartenders were super friendly! read more

La Bodega Brewing - Left corner table where I was denied a seat. ( empty area) - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

Walked in through the butcher shop and could never imagine the fantastic food that was waiting. Everything is fresh. And beer is cold. Great service. read more

Such a great place for Sunday Brunch! Everything I've tired so far has been amazing. Love the coffee and warm conchas! YUM! Service is always great and such a great looking speakeasy. Think you're in a butcher shop until you enter and see a cute restaurant with owner family pictures. A definite must visit! read more

Made reservations and still had to wait almost an hour to get seated. Once we sat the waiter was friendly though. They had a wide selection of different beers with clever names. Dinning area is small, but well decorated. A little on the loud side. Food is ok. Nothing crazy that stood out. All around a nice hangout place, but not worth the wait read more

One of the best food places in Whittier. Highly recommend. The handmade corn tortillas with any dish is out of this world. read more

Let me start by saying that from the outside it doesn't look as grand but don't let that steer you away. Once you make your way through their "freezer" door it'll take you to magic...well the next best brewery in Whittier. I have to say service throughout dinner was great. You can see that they work as team because they didn't wait for one server to take our order. If we were ready anyone who approached us was willing to help. The food and drinks were another great highlight. We had the seltzer La Fresa. Their seltzer doesn't have a lot of carbonation unlike other seltzers. We also had the raspberry margarita which has to be my favorite. I loved that it has a hint of sweetness and bitterness; perfect combo of both. It's also great that all of their dishes can easily be shared which makes it easier to try more of their dishes. We had the guacamole with chicharron; nothing too special but it did have great taste. Now the star of the show was the Bodega fries! I would say you have to get these as an appetizer. I wish we would have gotten the comal because we got a glimpse of it on another table and it came with different meats to share and it came on a small comal. This can be a great for a girls night or impress a date. Don't miss out! read more

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If there's a way to describe this place, it would be unique. You are greeted at the front and open the door to a what looks like a meat refrigerator door/walk-in fridge door once you go through it is a spacious, quaint little restaurant. I went there for my brothers brother-in-law's birthday and I felt the food was OK. I felt the food was a bit overpriced, and though they pride themselves by being a butcher shop style restaurant I did feel I could probably cook a better steak at home. Perhaps it was an off day, but I'll probably give the food another shot. I have the tacos, which I felt I could do at home because they felt a bit deconstructed. But when I came here for most importantly was for the brewery itself.. and to be honest I hope they change their variety soon. Entering the world of opening a brewery has to be one of the hardest things to do because you have to stand out with at least four or five beers that no one else is gonna provide. Unfortunately, none of the beers stood out and seemed to follow the same recipe of other small breweries. I did come during the day where it was pretty busy so hopefully on my next visit, I will reconsider my rate change, but we'll see until then. read more

We've been trying to eat here since they opened (hubby and I). Finally we're able to slip on in. Our waiter Adrian, was great, very nice and good recommendations. We ordered and array of items Comal - was good, but $70.00 seems excessive considering the portion - see photo. Brussel sprouts - were phenomenal! Handmade tortillas- perfect Beans - just as good as my mother n laws Chili verde Mac n cheese - loved the idea, but the consistency of the cheese was off putting (very watery). Fries - seasoned to perfection I would go back again- yes! read more

La Bodega Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

This was my first time at LA Bodega and it did not disappoint. I arrived just in time for dinner service to start. I ordered the Bodega Fries and the Chile Verde. The Bodega Fries were seasoned well, the meat was delicious, and the pickled jalapeño provided such a nice kick. The Chile Verde literally falls off the bone. It was tender and so flavorful. On their drink menu I had La Fresa and the Bodega Passionfruit Seltzer. They were both light and crisp, super refreshing. La Fresa is a bit sweeter, but both so good. I am excited to come back soon and try some more things off of their menu. read more

La Bodega Brewing - La Fresa - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

What a great find this place is! Recently, I had the pleasure of drinking and dining to celebrate my birthday with some dear friends. This restaurant is a reservations only type place. Servers are dressed in stylized "meat locker" aprons. The decor is very neat, clean, and reminiscent of art-deco vibes. The inside windows are "dressed" with refrigerated meats -- very enticing and indicative of their offerings. Once we were inside the actual restaurant, we were met with a very intimate setting. The building itself was small, so was the bar, and seating area. That said, the smallness really added to the intimate vibe - making me feel like this is a "date night" sort of spot. For appetizers we had the chips and guacamole and chicken wings. Everything was the perfect balance of savory and tasty!! My wagyu beef hot dog was perfect! It had a perfect snap when I bit into it, suggesting it was fresh and cooked well! I made fun of our friend who ordered a salad - but then was low-grade jelly because the salad looked AWESOME! I'll have to try it next time I visit! read more

La Bodega Brewing - Cucumber michelada absolutely refreshing and perfect!! - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

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First time here with my wife. Cool concept, great service, amazing food. Really small inside but not cramped if that makes sense. Wife had the Chile Verde and I had their Bodega Burger. Both really good! Now, lets get to the good part... Alcohol of course. Hazlit was the bees knees. Must have. Wife had a Guava Seltzer that she also loved. Will definitely be back read more

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Sunday dinner for party of 7 gone great The servers were friendly and attentive. Good place for large groups. The food was good. Servings are plenty to share. read more

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This place is Awesome! Delicious food, good service, and the beer was tasty! The ambiance was calming and peaceful. We will definitely be coming back to this spot again! read more

The Mrs. and I had dinner at La Bodega Brewing on Tuesday night. La Bodega sits on a side street in Uptown Whittier. A very quiet side street on a Tuesday night I might add. I didn't know it, but La Bodega brewing is a speakeasy. I only know that now because when we walked in I though I was in a butcher shop of sorts. A very small space with meat, spices, sauces, and merch on display. The hostess radioed to the dining room and a waiter opened up the "freezer" door and took us to our table. The dining room is a pretty large space. There is a small private dining room to your right as you walk in and the bar is located in the back of the room off to the right. Beer and wine are the only offering from the bar since La Bodega doesn't have a license to serve hard alcohol. However, you can get a Margarita made with Agave wine if you choose. Our waiter was really good. Unfortunately I didn't get his name. He was very patient with us and let us take our time. Which was great for me because I was kind of not in the right mindset to be going out to dinner afterwork on a Tuesday......but I carried on like any decent beer loving person would. Since I'm a hoppy beer kind of guy, I ordered a glass of the Toma Double IPA which was described as: "Brewed with a combination of four hops, this IPA provides floral and earthy notes on the nose, but a bite on the tongue. Enjoy with caution." The description was spot on. The menu is extensive. La Bodega serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday if that is your thing. The Mrs. and I opted to share a few dishes. We started out with the chips and salsa. The salsa was really good. It had a smokey flavor to it that offset the spice. We also ordered the Grilled Caesar's salad. It was a deconstructed work of art made up of grilled romaine hearts drizzled with La Bodega's homemade Tijuana style Caesar's dressing, dusted with their very own parmesan cheese, and accompanied with baked brioche style croutons. One of the best Caesar salads we've had. For our main dish, we shared the Chile Verde which is one of my favorite dishes. Most places you go to just throw chunks of pork into a tomatillo sauce and leave it at that. Which seems to be the traditional way. Not La Bodega Brewing. They take Chile Verde a step further in my view and elevate what is, to me, a very humble dish. Slow cooked pork spareribs, tomatillo, charred onion, garlic, dressed greens and organic handmade corn tortillas, served with refried beans on the side. The refried beans were incredible as well. I was hesitant about the dressed greens and curious about the slow cooked pork spareribs and how the two were going to dance together in the tomatillo sauce. It was the perfect Jarabe Tapatio of the saltiness of the pork, the sweetness of the sauce, and the bitterness of the greens. I'm still thinking about it. read more

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This place is great. Very clean, Since the moment we got there. the staff was amazing & very friendly, The place is a little small I read max occupancy is 77 people. Our server Adrian was awesome, very nice & very attentive to our needs. She welcome us since it was our first time there, she explain the menu in detail. I love the fact that the menu has a little camera icon so you can see the picture of almost all the plates of food. If your like me that you eat with your eye this is a great feature. We order two comals they were delicious the 3 meats were cooked to perfection very nice & juicy, the beans were great, the rice not so much since it's lemon lime rice it would of been better with Spanish rice. It also comes with 6 yummy tortillas, they're to die for, really nice & tick. Possibly home made but I'm not sure. They were delicious. The comal has a little compartment to keep the tortillas nice & warm. My son order a chicken salad it was also really good. The only reason I took off a star was because this place is super expensive the comal only comes with the 3 meats, tortillas & salsa no rice or beans that's extra for $66 why not include the rice & beans? I get it the meat is a good quality but man when I saw my bill, I almost die. The menu says the comal feeds 2-3 people. It really does not feed that many. I honestly think it only feed one person because they only give you a handful of meats not that much, it might feed two if one person eats one taco. Because you're basically filling yourself up with the tortilla. I would have been starving if I had not order the rice & beans. With that being said I do recommend this place after all the meat is cooked amazing, but maybe for a special occasion, or a date night but not just to go out & have dinner. read more

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Great food. Wonderful service. Our go to place to celebrate special occasions. We've tried almost everything in the menu and we are never disappointed. The staff is always very attentive. Great environment. read more

Very new brewery/gastropub. One of the most genuine "speakeasy" I've been to. I had two flights, so I tried most of their beers (which are brewed in-house) and they were all very good. Several different styles and they all tasted as advertised. My favorites were the Hazlitt IPA and the Buena Suerte Lager. I ordered the Confit Spare Ribs and albeit pricey for the portion, the flavor was tremendous! Truly "fall off the bone" and the balsamic glaze was very flavorful. Ambience is what you think a speak would be: chill, elegant, and cultural. Will definitely be making this a regular stop after getting my haircut @ American Vintage (check that out for great service as well!) read more

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Had dinner with my family to celebrate my birthday and the service was extremely good. The food is off the hook and the drinks are great. My son's brought in a cake and they provided all the utensils and plates, they made for a great birthday. read more

La Bodega Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Whittier, California

Maannnnn Ryan (Female) She's a great server..... She noticed that we were waiting for a while and came straight to us Even though I believe we weren't assigned to her section... Friendly , attentive, and great server in general ... Food was your standard In regards to La Bodega always having great food .... But this highlight is for Ryan(Female) ... She's awesome.... Please La Bodega recognize her and her hard work!!!!! read more