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    La Huasteca

    3.9 (991 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Margaritas!
    Kristen V.

    The food and drinks are quite tasty here. Located at the top of the mall in a Korean mall/plaza. Went for a friend's bday and we enjoyed their margaritas and I tried their Enchilada Huasteca. Flavor was really yummy and it's the first time trying enchiladas cooked and seasoned with the green tomatillo sauce. The service was ok. There wasn't that many people, and our server wasn't quite attentive. The guy who came to sing happy birthday was more attentive! It was still quite enjoyable and would go back and order some more food!

    Bean & cheese burrito
    EJ J.

    We spent the weekend in Buena Park and visited the Source outdoor Korean mall. At the very top of the mall, on the third floor, is La Huasteca, which is a Mexican restaurant centered around a bunch of Korean restaurants and bars. Once we arrived they were understaffed but the bartender came from behind the bar to help us and prepare a table outside for us. My friend ordered noodles and wanted to eat with us and they were cool about it. After cleaning our table, they quickly brought us menus and took or drink orders. Finally a waitress came and helped us so the bartender could go back to attending to the bar and she was also great. Service was solid. The only thing they messed up on was bringing our guacamole and chips after we had our meals. I went with the salmon Puerta Vallarta with rice, which was very good! It does come with Habanero peppers and I made the unfortunate mistake of eating one and burning my mouth. My kids ordered a cheese burger with fries and a bean & cheese burrito with fries. They both enjoyed their meals. My wife went with the chicken fajitas and I had a few pieces of chicken, which was really good. Overall, the food was good and I would go back if at the mall and wanted something other than Korean food. The servers and bartender were great! OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

    Danielle H.

    My family and I were craving tacos so, we decided to go to this Mexican restaurant located on the 3rd floor of a Korean shopping mall. Lol! There is free parking at the structure next door. There was a consensus for Ensenada Fish Tacos and the Quesabirria Tacos at my table. One person did ordered Potato Tacos and I don't even see that on the menu. Everyone at my table seemed to enjoy their food. For every 1 Quesabirria taco, you get a small sauce container of a nice and tangy consome. The breaded part of the fish taco was darker than I usually find them to be, and it did taste like it was fried for too long. They are generous with all the ingredients in the taco -- it's a big bite. We enjoyed our cucumber agua fresca. It wasn't too sweet and they made sure to give us a glass half- full of ice so we could have more of what we actually pay for. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. The food came out in a timely manner, our water glasses were always full and we walked out of the restaurant pretty satisfied with our experience. It's a great place to have a birthday party! Tell all your friends about it. The birthday celebrant will get to wear a big Mariachi Sombrero!

    Salmon Puerto Vallarta
    Krystle I.

    My family of 7 came here for dinner the other night while on vacation and we are so glad we did! Our server was excellent and the food was so fresh and beautifully plated. Our kids loved everything they got and the Cadillac margarita was delicious and fresh as well.

    Clara C.

    Tonight, I had dinner with my coworkers at La Huastrca. On Wednesdays, margarita liters are $25, which felt like a great deal. We ordered the mango flavor but received lime instead. It wasn't what we expected, but it was still enjoyable. The nachos came in a smaller portion than I thought, though they tasted good. For their signature dish, Molcajete, we chose the seafood, but what arrived was mostly meat. We mentioned it, but since we didn't want to wait, we decided to just go ahead and eat it. When the check came, the margarita was charged at $30 instead of $25, but the server corrected it right away after we pointed it out. The atmosphere was lively and pleasant, but the service left a little to be desired. Still, since it was our team's first dinner together, we all had a nice time, even if there were a few small disappointments along the way.

    Guava Margarita
    Jamee S.

    My aunt suggested this place because my husband was looking for good Mexican food. I was a little leery seeing the reviews. Tucked away in the top floor in the corner of this Korean-infused shopping establishment is a Mexican restaurant with amazing and delicious food! Hidden gem! The chips were thin, crisp and light. They tasted fresh. I wish they had mild salsa though. Otherwise, great start. I could eat 3 baskets of their chips! They have an extensive menu of margaritas. Lots of fruity flavors. Very strong but tasty. We ordered: Carnitas Burrito - huge! Hubby loved the carnitas. He said it was very good. Street Tacos - looked delicious. My aunt ate them all. Cochinita Pibil - looked fancy as it was beautifully plated. My son devoured it. Pulpo Carbonizado - Grilled octopus was fantastic! Great smoky flavor. Everything on the sizzling plate was grilled perfectly! The asparagus, the corn, the potatoes, but the octopus was soooooo good. Tender, charred and succulent. I'd order this again. Service was good. No complaints. I'd come back.

    Kathy M.

    This restaurant is in the Source mall, on the top floor. Food was ok nothing out of the ordinary. We ordered guacamole, shrimp ceviche, Mexican Ceasar salad with grilled chicken, two fish tacos, one shrimp taco, and one asada taco. The shrimp taco had way too much batter - there was only two shrimp inside the batter. I took the batter off as it was just too much. The other tacos were had by my friends and they said the tacos were just OK. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday during lunch time. We had to flag down the server to get refills on water & sodas. They were nice about letting us have the cake at the restaurant (one of the friends brought it for bday) & provided paper plates & plastic forks for them. It was open, airy & had a nice atmosphere.

    Queso Fundido
    Todd B.

    Food: 4* Service: 4* Ambiance: 4* Prices: 3* Enjoyed dinner with the fam. I ordered the spicy seafood 4* (half an avocado, shrimp, scallops, and octopus 8! A slightly spicy oil based sauce with sautéed onions). I also had the ceviche tostada 5*). My partner ordered the mixed fajitas (shrimp, chicken, and steak) which comes with rice and beans and pico de gallo (4*). Another family member ordered two carne asada tacos (4*). My step father in law ordered the queso fundido with chorizo (4*). They brought a small amount of chips and red (4*) and green (5*) salsas. Happy hour lime margaritas (3*). The food was good, as was the service, although it did need salt. The portions were large so it helped to offset the elevated prices. I would return.

    Menu
    Jessica H.

    La Huasteca is a nice chill Mexican restaurant you can get together with friends and family. I have been a couple times already and it's not too loud inside which is nice so you can actually talk to the people you go with. The food and service is good but it does seem they were understaffed when we went or the staff wasn't as attentive. The food is pretty good! I got the camarones locos which is basically like a seafood boil bag, it wasn't terrible but I wouldn't get it again. If you haven't been here it's worth a try! Since the last time I've been it seems they changed their menu so I have included an updated picture.

    Catherine Z.

    Great food! We loved the mango margaritas, and the nachoes were also fantastic! The molcajete was also delicious, and we loved the options on the seafood one (shrimp scallop octopus fish 1/2 lobster). The seafood felt very fresh and paired wonderfully. While the food was delicous, we did find that service wasn't as great. Maybe it was a busy day but our waiter did not drop by with napkins and took a while to get the check from us. But overall great and would definitely return

    Side of rice and beans
    Emi R.

    We came to La Huasteca with a large party of 10 (our reservation was originally for 8), and although we had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a bigger table to open up, we eventually got seated once another large group left. I ordered the ribeye steak, which came with asparagus and corn. The steak was good, but I was a little surprised it didn't include beans and rice, so we had to order those as a side. The chips and salsa were actually really good and a nice way to start the meal. Unfortunately, the experience felt a bit rushed since we weren't able to order dessert -- the kitchen was closing at 10. They also seemed understaffed, and I honestly felt bad for our waitress because she was doing her best trying to handle multiple tables at once.

    Tampiqueña
    Michelle T.

    Came for my friends birthday and service was great. The chips and salsa are so yummy. I got the Tampiqueña medium rare which was cooked perfectly! We had a great time here. Would definitely come back.

    Driving home "closes in 29 minutes"

    Drove out of our way to come here. We showed up at 8:15 pm and they said they're closed for the night. Says 9 pm on maps (see screenshot below)

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    The server was really nice. The food was horrible. The worst fajitas I've ever had. No flavor at all. I do not recommend the fajitas.

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    I love their food!! Delicious and FRESH!!! love it. love the drinks and love the vibe.

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    Ask the Community - La Huasteca

    Is it by reservation?

    Nope,walk ins are welcomed. Obviously if large party,call ahead for courtesy. Enjoy!!

    Are there heaters in the outdoor patio?

    Yes! There are heaters on the patio

    I saw that last year there was no Mariachi playing, are Mariachi playing there now?

    YES, Started in November 2023. Live Mariachi Shows on Saturdays from 8-10pm / $10. Charge - Mariachi Show Fee Per Seat or Space. & on Fridays - Live Latin Entertainment 6-9pm

    Que me recomiendan comer de ese lugar y que bebida?

    Molcajete Azteca / Molcajete de Mariscos / Enchiladas Huastecas (Salsa Poblana)

    Is the weekend brunch buffet back?

    Unfortunately NO Buffet. Does offer weekend brunch menu 11am - 3pm

    Do they have live mariachi shows?

    No I don't believe so it's a small place

    Is your Lynwood location still open?

    It is permanently closed

    Do you have a catering menu?

    Hello! Yes!! Absolutely. We do catering for smaller and huge parties as well!!

    Do they still do happy hour?

    Hello! Yes we provide happy hour for some of our alcoholic beverages.

    Do you still offer brunch?

    Hello! Sorry for the late reply, we are under new customer service. And yes. We DO provide brunch still ;)

    What times does the Mariachi play on the weekends?

    Hello, we do not have a Mariachi at the moment, but we do play music!

    Is the brunch back on the weekends? Will it ever be back at this location?

    Yes! It is back right now for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) . It starts at 10:30PM and ends at 3PM

    Do you cater for parties/events?

    Currently, La Huasteca at the Buena Park location does provide catering for pick-up only. They loan insulated cambro bags to keep food at a warm temperature. Gustavo, Head Chef of the restaurant would be happy to assist with any additional details… 

    Does this place take reservations ? I've made over 50 calls today and the line is always "busy". I haven't been able to get ahold of anyone.

    they don't take reservations

    Is La Huasteca open for business because I have try to make reservations and the line sounds busy for the las 2 hrs?

    They were open when we went a few weeks back

    Do you have live mariachi with these CDC measures in place?

    No mariachi, unfortunately.

    Can I do birthday here? We are about 6 people.

    Yes! We do not take reservations, but we welcome walk-ins.

    Are you still doing Sunday brunch? If so is it buffet style like it was before covid, or do you just order off regular menu?

    Not anymore, regular menu only

    What days and times do you have happy hour?

    2 pm - 6 pm Monday to Friday

    Are your beans vegetarian?

    The ones we use for our vegetarian burritos are, but our regular refried beans aren't.

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    Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

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    The Blind Rabbit is no doubt a very neat place and definitely an experience, but the reason for my…read moreone star is because my friend and I were treated absolutely terribly by one of the bartenders. We were there on Sunday, October 3rd around 3pm. We asked who the owners were because we were really impressed with the place and thought they might be the same owners as another location we had visited. There was absolutely no bad intention behind the question. The male bartender told us that no one name drops anymore. I understood what he was saying and was more than willing to move on. But then I asked him if the bar offered whiskey sours and he responded, "You really don't know what you're doing here and what you want." I was honestly so taken back by that comment. I don't normally stay quiet when someone speaks to me disrespectfully, but I was so caught off guard that I didn't even know what to say. Before that, he had also yelled out to the host that she didn't need to worry because we didn't know the owners and that she could relax. The whole interaction was completely unnecessary and made us feel very uncomfortable. We came in wanting to enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and uncomfortable. There is a way to speak to customers, even if you feel they are asking questions you don't like. We did nothing to deserve that kind of attitude. The Blind Rabbit may be a great place, but unfortunately, the way we were treated by this bartender completely ruined the experience for us. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, ours was extremely disappointing.

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    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine - Afternoon Tea: a new weekend experience at QUA. Tea, dim sum, savory and sweet, presented all at once. Reservations available via OpenTable.

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    4.2(642 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    •$$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    We had an excellent lunch at QUA on Friday. We made a reservation for noon because we were…read morecelebrating a birthday. The interior is so modern and beautiful. I'm a sucker for a beautiful, contemporary interior. I loved every food item that we ordered. The menu included pictures, which is helpful, and it's also good to know that dishes are meant to be shared, like a true Chinese restaurant. I liked the spin on classic dishes such as adding truffle to cheung fun. Don't skip dessert. The kaya toast was a highlight (it's made with Vermont butter) and the waiter informed us that they're currently the only restaurant doing this. By the way, service was excellent. They kept our waters refilled (mostly) and cleared out empty dishes. We loved everything so there were plenty of empty dishes and they neatly bagged the leftovers to take home. Don't forget to scan your app at checkout so you can get Kei Concepts points for your meal.

    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine is yet another culinary creation from the Kei Concepts group. This…read moreiteration serves up contemporary Chinese cuisine. The birthday girl wanted to check out QUA, and we're so thankful she did because the entire party enjoyed a fine dining experience. Every menu item we ordered was just as good, if not better, than the next. From the beverage order to the apps, on to the entrees and finally dessert, everything was meticulously prepared and plated before being consumed by our party. We ordered the following items and I would recommend every single one: - Kungfu Panda (they use a Taiwanese whiskey!) - Sichuan Beef Tendon (beware the heat if you can't handle spicy) - Crispy Shrimp Red Rice Roll (I was blown away by the unexpected and delicate crunch) - Garlic Prawns with Glass Noodles - Stir-fried Ong Choy with Sliced Garlic - XO Fried Rice w/ Char Siu - Mango Shaved Snow Shoutout to Noah and the restaurant staff who were so attentive and warm during our visit. I've had the privilege of trying a good number of restaurants under Kei Concepts, and I can safely say QUA is now my favorite one among the group. They even offer an afternoon tea on weekends. Can't wait to visit again!

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    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine - Afternoon Tea

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    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine - Afternoon Tea: a new weekend experience at QUA. Tea, dim sum, savory and sweet, presented all at once. Reservations available via OpenTable.

    Afternoon Tea: a new weekend experience at QUA. Tea, dim sum, savory and sweet, presented all at once. Reservations available via OpenTable.

    QUA Contemporary Chinese Cuisine - Afternoon Tea: a new weekend experience at QUA. Tea, dim sum, savory and sweet, presented all at once. Reservations available via OpenTable.

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    4.3(167 reviews)
    13.1 mi

    Definitely make a reservation here! I believe there are only like 4 booths!…read moreWe were able to secure a booth because someone missed their reservation. You will have to go through the main tikibar (Stowaway) and walk to a side door in the back. The theme is along the lines of Pinocchio. After you enter the side door, you will be transported and see a story book. You will walk through a whale's mouth to get to your booth. There is so much to look at all around so take your time admiring the decor while you drink. The tiki drinks are different from Stowaway and are delicious! It's definitely more intimate so you can talk to the bartenders. Though since it's all booths, you won't really see them make the drinks. Overall, fun spot - intimate if you want the tiki vibes in a quieter location

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    A shot of the entire speakeasy.

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