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    La Cova

    4.5 (91 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago
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    LA COVA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Nancie M.

    So found this restaurant in a yelp review and took a chance. I ordered 3 street tacos potato Burria and carnitas I gotta say they were the best street tacos I have ever ad. The meat was moist seasoned well and the potato taco was particularly good. My hubby ordered the 3 enchiladas with beans and rice with green sauce he said it was the best ever ... I was truly so shocked how great the food and price point is. The mgr Nancy made a point to check on us and make sure everything was great . This is worth a trip for me to come back again and I see they have an amazing taco Tuesday here $2 street tacos $4 Baja tacos ... I'm down.

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    Doug B.

    La Cova is a Mexican restaurant that opened in Placentia semi-recently. My girlfriend loves Mexican food, so we decided to give it a try. They have a happy hour weekdays from 2pm to 5pm, taco Tuesdays, and other specials on different days of the week. There is always plenty of parking and a good sized lot that is shared with several other businesses. Seating options include the main dining room, at the bar, or a small patio out front. We sat in the dining room on the booth half of a half-booth/half-table along the wall. We were greeted by our server Rosie who started us out with complementary chips and salsa. We got to talking about chips and salsa, and she mentioned they actually have several salsas and she proceeded to bring us out a great spread of all their salsas. All of the salsas were very flavorful with various heat levels. My favorites were the creamy avocado and salsa verde. Both the red salsa and especially the habanero red salsa packed the heat. The chips were also good, and we went thru a few baskets. For entrees, we both ordered the plate of three street tacos ($12.99). They have a wide selection of proteins and fillings which you can mix and match including al pastor, asada, birria, carnitas, chicken, chorizo, tripa, potato, fajita veggies, fish, shrimp, and soyrizo. You can also choose from regular tortillas or handmade tortillas for a little extra. I decided to try some of the meats and ordered asada, al pastor, and carnitas for my three street tacos. They come with a good amount of protein, and are topped with onion and cilantro. The plate also comes with sliced radishes and a slice of lime for each taco. They were all good, but the asada was my favorite. She was happy to see they had soyrizo as an option, and she ordered one potato taco and two soyrizo tacos. She enjoyed her tacos also. The food was great, and Rosie was the icing on the cake. She was so friendly and hospitable. She even sent us home with chips and four small containers of all the salsas. A really great server goes a long way in building a positive reputation for a restaurant. We haven't returned to dine-in yet, but I have picked up tacos and chips and salsa to bring home several times, and the staff is always friendly. I always ask for all four salsas to go with the chips, and they are always happy to oblige.

    Laura A.

    We had a great experience! The service was amazing our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive. As soon as we sat down, we were served water, chips, and salsa, and the staff kept our chips and salsa refilled throughout the meal. We tried the vegan chorizo tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. The margaritas were also fantastic and a great value for the price. Ambiance is mellow perfect for a night out if you're craving tacos and margaritas, ill definitely be back!

    Chorizo mulita!
    Hilda P.

    Came here for a fundraiser and ordered mulitas (asada and chorizo) so good and flavorful! Service was great and they were on it, constantly asking if we needed anything. Its a fun atmosphere! Looking forward to trying some of their other food. Margarita was strong!

    Cali burrito and 3 street tacos
    Robert B.

    Absolutely terrible food. Ordered the cali pastor burrito and there was barely any meat, just all potato and beans. Told the waitress I didnt like it and she didnt do anything about it. The girlfriend ordered the 3 street tacos, 1 Asada(good), 1 birria(amazing), and 1 potato("worst taco she's ever had"). $40 too is crazy for what we ordered. Also when you walk in, it gives off dive bar vibes, but in the back is a dance club. Definitely do not recommend food here.

    Ada B.

    I love the ambience and the GM/Bartender rocks! Go Angela. The owner Jorge is always very hospitable and reserves our table. The food and drinks are bomb too. Come by

    I rarely leave reviews, but this place truly deserves it. The food was AMAZING and the service was just as good -- and for me, both matter. Sometimes a restaurant has good food but bad service, and it ruins the whole experience. But here, everything was perfect. The vibe is super cool and fun, great atmosphere, live DJ, good music, and the prices are very reasonable. The staff and owner were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I normally do NOT like shrimp. but the shrimp dish here was honestly one of the best dishes I've ever tried. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and unique. Definitely one of my new favorite spots. Highly recommend!

    Guava and cucumber margaritas
    Jessica C.

    Heather and Christian are the best bartenders in town! They can literally make anything, and their cocktails are always well balanced. My go-tos are the guava, tamarindo, or watermelon margaritas. You can't go wrong with the taquitos, loaded papas, or quesobirria tacos. The background music is vibey, and I love that live bands are in the house every week! Table service is good, but sitting at the bar is the best.

    Tacos Al Pastor, delicious!
    Fletcher D.

    Came on a Friday night, first time going here, had a very nice experience, hits all my criteria, parking was easy, vibe was welcoming, service was great (thank you Rosie!), food was all fantastic- fresh and flavorful. We will definitely go back!

    Karla C.

    La Cova is amazing! The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were top-tier, and the staff made the experience even better. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which really set the vibe. From start to finish, everything was on point. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back!

    The new hours have just made my night!!
    Erikä A.

    I love that they extended their hours beautiful evenings at La Cova!! DJ playing some great music. Heather mixing the best drinks!!

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    Heather is a wonderful manager! Food and atmosphere are great and we thank you for supporting El Dorado High School!

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    4 months ago

    Good food and even better service! Everyone who works here is so nice and friendly. Great happy hour too!

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    Awesome place. The service is great. Their drinks are amazing and the vibes is just awesome. Visiting next week again.

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    5 months ago

    Best shrimp cocktail and drinks! The bingo fundraiser was a lot of fun! Service was fast and efficient

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    5 months ago

    La Cova has amazing service and high quality food!! Would definitely recommend the location for hosting events like bingo.

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    The food and service is excellent!! The taquitos are to die for! The vibe and music is excellent

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    Great place. Amazing atmosphere and great service. Despite being extremely busy, staff was helpful and friendly.

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    Nine Social

    4.6(93 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    We came here last night because we both have not been and I told him I've been wanting to go. I did…read morenot realize this is the speakeasy to Macallans. He made the reservations online with Nine Social but when he got the confirmation, it said for Macallans so he called and spoke to the manager and we got a table here. Wine list was extensive and since he knew a lot about wine.... I told him to just choose for me. We did a pinot noir to start and then went to a cab. The cab was great! I ended the night with a moscato. I ordered the mango tango and he ordered the wedge. Both delish! The mango tango had that sweet and salty blend perfectly. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse. It was really good! Service was excellent! They let you try the wine before you order a glass! They checked on us constantly and were really attentive. The place had an older feel to it and it's quaint. I like the coziness of it. They had live music going on and Tom the pianist did a great job! He sang to me when Tom was playing. Super sweet! Tom came over to introduce himself and told us about music nights and there will be singers there. We love this place so much we stayed until closing time. We were the last ones to leave! We were already talking about coming back for when the singers will be there. Our first time here... And definitely won't be our last!

    What a beautiful place. Vibes, Vibes, VIBESSSSS. Me and my…read morehusband really enjoyed the live music and the drinks. The pianist was very good and took my request. We tried a few cocktails and the sweet potato fries! All very good and tasty. The fries came with some sort of cinnamon goodness and tasted like christmas had come early. I see us coming back here soon. :)

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    Macallans Public House - Chicken Nachos

    Macallans Public House

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Stopped in for my friend's bday party and ordered this delicious salad on their menu. The Mango…read moreTango Salad which has romaine tomato, onion, mangos, sesame seeds, wonton crisp, mango vinaigrette, in a tostada bowl. Very refreshing and delicious! Our server Christian really took care of us, she's an awesome server there! On a side note. Every Wednesday the Art Of Sax plays there. Me and my friends mainly come on Wednesday nights when they play here. We have been following this band for many years. Will, Pebbles, and Eddie love them! They really know how to bring people to the dance floor! Wednesday's 7pm - 10pm.

    My family and I were looking for a place to eat in Downtown Brea. We were really hungry and most…read moreplaces in the area were full with long waits. Although we may not have initially been heading to Macallans Public House, my husband ended up enjoying the experience, food, and service! We came in on a warm and beautiful day, so we opted to stay outside in their patio area. Macallans Public House is located in Downtown Brea. They offer a wide selection of alcoholic beverages and their food menu offers several options for various palettes. Our order consisted of - Bruschetta - Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread - Bacon and Brie Burger Everything was tasty.The bruschetta had amazing flavor and the Pear and Prosciutto flatbread was unique in all of the best ways. To be honest, the Bacon and Brie burger was also really good. I love Brie, so putting it on a burger was heavenly. The only thing that left a bad impression was my napkin; it smelled of the stench of wet dog. The whole napkin and every inch of it. I noticed immediately wiping my mouth with it! I thought I may be crazy, but my husband gave it a sniff all around and agreed. It smelled awful and made me question the cleanliness of the spot. Macallans Public House would definitely be a revisit for my husband so I would likely revisit with him if he really wanted to stop by in the future.

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    Geisha

    Geisha

    4.1(595 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Came in on a Wednesday night and there was a mah-jongg tournament going on, which was fun to see…read more Looked like it would be a good place to hold events. They also had all-day Happy Hour deals on Wednesdays. Loved the decor of this restaurant, just an incredibly cool vibe with elaborate Japanese-Mexican fusion art, neon, and even a huge rainbow color-changing tree in the middle of the dining room. We had calamari, corn ribs, steak tacos, king roll, dragon roll, pork belly bowl, and everything was well-cooked and tasty. The hot sauce they give is hot, fair warning! The dishes are complex with lots of varied flavors, which is a good thing because it's not just simple and boring, but it does take time to read the menu carefully. That's probably on us, lol. We will definitely return. Gorgeous restaurant and delicious food, decently priced for what you get.

    I had been wanting to try Geisha ever since it opened, and when I heard it was under new…read moremanagement, I became even more curious. We visited on a weekday evening for dinner and found that the restaurant had largely retained the same look and layout from its days as TAPS. The restaurant was nearly empty, with only a couple of other occupied tables during our visit. While the menu offered a variety of options, it looked limited and, more importantly, significantly overpriced. Signature rolls ranged from $24 to $26, and even a simple pork-and-rice dish was priced at $25. We ordered the Chicken Tequila Cream Pasta, the Dragon Roll, and two fish tacos. Unfortunately, this is where the experience took a disappointing turn. The Dragon Roll, despite its premium price, looked very basic, consisting mostly of rice with very little filling. The quality and presentation reminded me of sushi from a grocery store counter. The Chicken Tequila Cream Pasta was essentially chicken Alfredo with red bell peppers, served with a slice of basic buttered toast. The fish tacos were another letdown. For $16, the plate included only two small tacos with no rice, beans, or side dishes, just the tacos themselves. To make the experience even more unpleasant, there were no complimentary appetizers, such as bread or edamame, to enjoy while waiting for the meal. The food overall was underwhelming and did not justify the prices being charged. The one bright spot was the service, which was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, Geisha failed to deliver the quality or value its prices suggest. Save yourself the time and money and visit virtually any other restaurant in downtown Brea instead. You'll thank me later.

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    Old Brea Chop House

    Old Brea Chop House

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    •$$$$

    made the drive out for a friend's birthday dinner and had such a great experience from start to…read morefinish! it's a very elevated and intimate ambiance, definitely meant for more special occasions, but they do offer bar seating for a more casual experience. service was very welcoming and the food was wonderful, absolutely would love to come back! - 16oz prime steak with trio of sauces: 10/10 asked for it to be cooked rare and it was cooked perfectly and tasted great even on its own but the different sauces and the confit garlic elevated the steak even more - broccolini and gnocchi: 10/10 for both side dishes, broccolini was seasoned and cooked great just wish there was more pieces! the gnocchi dish could've been a meal on its own with its generous portion and the mushroom cream sauce paired very well with its generous - scallop carpaccio: 10/10 so fresh and tasted like there was a little bit of latin notes to it but delish! - raw oysters: 10/10 love that the lemon came in a mesh bag to catch the seeds and the mini tobasco bottle but the best accompaniment with the fresh oysters was the mignonette sauce, we didn't really touch the cocktail sauce that was provided

    I had high expectations based on the reviews, but unfortunately, the experience did not live up to…read morethe hype. The restaurant itself is beautiful and in a great location, but the food, service, and overall experience were disappointing. I ordered the filet medium rare, and it came out extremely burnt on the outside while still very undercooked and almost bleeding in the center. When I mentioned it, they initially offered to "throw it back on the grill," but since the outside was already burnt, I declined and asked for a fresh steak. The replacement took about 30 minutes, after we had already waited roughly 40 minutes for our original food. We also rarely saw our server throughout the meal, although his assistant was very kind and attentive. The potatoes and asparagus were overcooked, lacked flavor, and overall the sides were underwhelming as well. What surprised me most was still being charged for the steak after it took two attempts and I barely ate it. For a restaurant with such strong reviews and a high price point that comes with it, I expected much better quality and service. I understand many people seem to love this place, but based on my experience, I would be unlikely to return and personally would not recommend it.

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