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    Tacos Machito and Gobernador
    Lupe J.

    I took my friend here to celebrate her birthday, and it definitely turned into a memorable experience. The restaurant has a mix of Mexican food, sushi. The lighting is very dim, and the décor is a blend of Mexican folklore and international flags, which gave it a bit of a sports bar and club vibe as well. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. One of the best surprises was finding out that Thursdays is $5 margaritas! I tried both the blackberry and mango margaritas, and they were both delicious, but the blackberry was my favorite. Great flavor and sufficient alcohol. For our appetizer, we ordered the asada fries. They were just average. The fries, cheese, and toppings were tasty, but the asada itself was a bit tough. For my meal, I had the Machito taco and the Taco Gobernador. Both were flavorful, and the Machito taco was especially unique and delicious. Since we were celebrating a birthday, the staff surprised my friend with a slice of cake and a candle, which was a thoughtful touch. What really caught us off guard, though, was that they also brought her a complimentary shot served in a very provocatively shaped glass. We definitely were not expecting that. It was funny, but worth mentioning for anyone planning to bring kids or looking for a more family friendly experience. This is definitely more of an adult oriented atmosphere. As the afternoon went on, a DJ started setting up, and you could tell the restaurant was transitioning into more of a club scene. Overall, we had a great time. The service was attentive, the drinks were excellent, the food was good overall, and the music created a fun atmosphere. Just know before you go that this restaurant leans into a lively, risqué, adult party vibe, especially as the day turns into evening.

    Sempre roll
    Kim C.

    Must like loud club music. We couldn't hear each other talk. Our order took forever, it took 45 minutes to get the roll I ordered which fell apart. My son's hamburger came 20 minutes after I got my roll. He ordered it medium rare and it came well done and barley warm. Our server didn't speak English, he took our order and never checked on us. The service here is terrible. We kept having to flag down multiple servers for water, napkins and our food, wasabi and soy sauce and a small dish for the soy sauce, which wasn't included with my roll, the roll was very mediocre. There's no parking available here and They don't validate parking in the nearby garage. Its more like a club atmosphere

    Delicious and spicy aguachile trio
    Maribel M.

    Great food very good selection of food for everyones taste, funny and great drink menu, prices where good I forgot my servers name but she had really long black hair in a ponytail super sweet and she was hustling there is a cute hot pink phone booth as soon as you go in perfect for pictures. The only thing that I didn't like was the loud live music but I get it some people like it and it probably happens on Friday and Saturday nights. If I lived in the area I would definitely come again

    Coffee horchata
    Leslie M.

    The food was great. It didn't take long to arrive. We went on a Sunday early evening and it was pretty quiet but toward the end of our dinner more people started to arrive. There are some options for food but it feels more like a place to get drink and a small bite to eat rather than actual dinner. The decor is beautiful and I love the black and red. I would definitely come again for drinks and a quick bite rather than for dinner. They offer different types of food and have a limited kids menu but I would say this is more for of age type of crowd due to it being more drink oriented and the drinks are tasty and super fun!

    Karina M.

    Such a fun place to come and have a dinner and a drink with family and friends. Very funny and creative drinks! Live music on Saturdays, elevating the atmosphere. Service was friendly and fast!

    A recommendation from our server :)

    We had a great time! Our server gisselle was great to have, she was super welcoming and considerate. I would definitely recommend coming here, the place is upper nice .

    Giselle was sooo nice and very attentive. Loved the food and the vibes/music and everything came out pretty fast!

    We had a very frustrating experience here. After being seated, we waited a long time while our server continued helping other tables that arrived after us. We weren't acknowledged properly, and communication was confusing--when we asked for water, the person who brought it said we needed to wait for a different server. It felt disorganized and unprofessional. After waiting without proper service, we decided to leave. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

    Margarita, Rata de Dos Patas, Bichota, and La Gran Diabla
    Mireya G.

    We had a girls' night here and felt welcomed from the beginning, especially by the older gentleman. He made sure we had a great place to sit, checked in on us throughout the night, and made sure we had a chance to request songs. The drinks and food were great. I had the 911 sushi roll. We ordered a lot of drinks and the service was fast. You can tell the employees are making sure everyone is having a good time. We definitely would go again!

    Cool wall decal. Check mark is correct!
    Rhemely F.

    10/10 ambience ! I really like the music and the way the place is set up. We ordered tacos(beef, shrimp and fish), berria and guacamole. I tried their margarita(passion fruit) and it was really good ! They have live band fridays and Saturdays. Will try to go back on those days.

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    Kemar D.

    Amazing quality food and atmosphere. My family really enjoyed it. We will return to this location in the near future.

    Don Tomás nos brindó un excelente servicio, fue muy atento, nos ayudó en todo momento y gracias a él tuvimos una experiencia muy agradable.

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    The food here is delicious & the drinks are bomb, lots of options. Bartenders are super nice!

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    A wide variety of good drinks and a good vibe! Will recommend for future bday parties.

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    Que chido lugar . El ambiente a toda madre y nuestra mesera la de lentes súper amable y atenta volveremos a venir!

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    Ven a este lugar! Esta bien padre! La comida esta buena. Y tambien las bebidas!! Tienen mucho ambiente!!

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    I'm extremely disappointed with how we were treated. We've been regular customers, and this…read moreexperience completely changed how we view this place. Someone in our group took a photo behind the bar, and instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender immediately became rude and escalated things. We were asked to leave, which is one thing--but what made the situation worse was that my card was still swiped and we were never served any drinks. After that, the bartender continued talking about us and involved another bartender, which turned into an unnecessary scene and got us kicked out. The interaction felt disrespectful, targeted, and completely unprofessional. If there was an issue with taking a picture, that could have been communicated respectfully instead of creating a hostile situation. As regulars, we expected better treatment and better customer service.

    I'm 46 years old. I've been to a lot of bars in my life, some of the "diviest" bars in America…read more There is a lady that bartends at night at the Kings Den that is one of the absolute worst bartenders I've ever experienced in my entire life. Zero bartending etiquette. She argues with patrons, she argues with her coworkers, I honestly don't really even know why she works there. The other guy has to tolerate her, and they appear to argue in front of patrons - it's not cute. He just stands there, staring at patrons as they sit waiting for drinks while the line gets longer and longer. Bartending is clearly not their jam. They have no signature cocktails, and the cocktails they do make are pretty bad. The karaoke is pretty egregious, it's like a guy who likes to sing poorly decided he wanted to set up karaoke just so he had a reason to sing sometimes and make other people listen to it. It's a dive bar, which in itself isn't bad. But it's like if you were driving through the bad part of Bakersfield and said "this place looks cool" and then stopped for a drink and then realized that it's Bakersfield but it's not. It's actually Salinas. You go here because you NEED to, because there's nothing else open, and then when this place closes you go to Jaime's. It's the second worst Salinas has to offer, and I'm saying that with optimism.

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    Patria

    Patria

    4.3
    (625 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We visited Patria in to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday, and it was a hit for all of us. We…read moremade reservations ahead of time and were seated promptly. The restaurant has a great drink selection and a great menu. We were pleasantly surprised to learn they offer a Tuesday dinner special that includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only $32! This menu also had a special drink selection. I ordered the house salad, prawn risotto, and chocolate lava cake. The salad was very fresh with spring mix and butter lettuce, which I especially enjoy, and it was topped with a light vinaigrette style house dressing that was light and delicious. The prawn risotto was creamy, flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chocolate lava cake was rich and very chocolatey, a bit too rich for my personal taste, but still enjoyable. It also came with vanilla gelato, which was delicious. As a table, we also ordered the tableside tiramisu, which was such a fun and unique experience. I am a tiramisu connoisseur, so anytime I see it on the menu, I ordered it. It is my favorite dessert. Although this was not my favorite one, I very much enjoyed the experience. I will mention the espresso needs a little more time to fully soak into the ladyfingers, but the presentation and experience alone made it worth trying. The ambiance was lovely with nice background music, and the service was attentive and welcoming. Everyone in our party truly enjoyed their meal, especially the birthday girl. Overall, Patria is a fantastic dinner spot in Salinas, and I would absolutely return and highly recommend it.

    Food was great, start to finish, and there was finally some ambiance and I say this as my sole…read moreissue in the past was that the place was silent as a library, because when I'm out for dinner and drinks I like at least a little ambiance. I'm glad to report that last night had some music in the bar, it was soft and sounded like Italian folk (Frank Sinatra would've been nice too) but it was perfectly fine because it broke up the atmosphere in a positive way. Calamari appetizer was great and my pork chop was too. Service was equally great as it was prompt and accompanied. I'll be back soon, so if you haven't tried Patria yet, you should.

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    James Dean Sports Bar

    2.8
    (21 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Came in for a late dinner and made it just before the kitchen closed. The space is large, the staff…read morewas friendly and the live band playing. Unfortunately, the food was a major letdown. I ordered the sampler plate, which arrived well after everyone else's meals. It seemed like our server forgot to put it in, along with a salad order for someone else in our group. When it finally arrived, everything was room temperature at best. The onion rings were soggy, the cauliflower bites were cold, undercooked, and inconsistently battered, and the artichoke was the only thing with a decent texture, though it lacked any real flavor. The slider had potential, but the patty was cold. My husband got a pizza that looked and tasted like a frozen Tony's--I didn't bother trying it. I didn't speak up at the table because we were with a group and didn't want to dampen the celebration, but the food quality needs serious improvement. This place clearly puts more energy into its nightlife than its kitchen. With such a great setup and fun atmosphere, the food should be able to match. I hope they step it up.

    I have traveled to Salinas, CA for the California Rodeo! I asked around and was advised this was…read morethe place to go for Sunday brunch. Both for the service and pricing and also as the Salinas Rodeo Horse Parade turns right in front of the restaurant. To state that I was disappointed would be an understatement. I had reservations for myself and five of my friends for 10am, just as they were to open. We arrived at 9:55 to find the doors locked. By 10:15, one of my friends left as we were standing in the cold. At 10:20 the door was finally opened and we were advised, they were still "getting ready" but we could come inside. Why allow reservations when the door will not even be unlocked? The buffet was nothing to rave about, food was adequate, salmon very dry, sausage not cooked well, typical buffet food. The wait staff was inattentive, water and coffee both ran dry. The icing on the cake was the pricing, the website stated $32 for the buffet, while in the restaurant the pricing was $35. If the staff would have explained, they are not charging a tax on top for the cost of the meal, it would have been accepted. However no one explained that, only that yes, they were aware the website and menus differed, and no, they would not make an adjustment. Had that been explained, it would have been fine. The online posted cost of $32 plus the tax of 9.25% would have been $34.96. Just under the $35 we were charged. Why not just explain that? I will not be back, nor will I recommend this place to my friends in and traveling to town.

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