My favorite place in the village as a local. I love their taco Tuesday it's pretty amazing. My favorite is the rib eye tacos, and the desert and the aqua Frescas. The tequila options are great if you drink. It is a loud spot though so if you don't like that it's not for you. My favorite server/bartender is Alex and David. I haven't tried much of the other options and when I did I wasn't a fan of the other food and that's coming from a Latina. I do love their chips and salsa and they have great cocktail options. Most bartenders are nice but some are not. I come at least once a week. read more

Have come a few times before, and as a vegetarian I do think the menu options have improved since opening. Not terribly inventive Mexican given what's out there in DTLA or even OC but kudos for attempts at menu expansion! I do think the guacamole is really good, the mezcal offerings are awesome, the decor is upscale and Happy Hour pricing is worthwhile. I find this restaurant very loud however. Because of that, I booked outside seating on OpenTable for Cinco de Mayo for drinks at 6:30 for 4 of us. We arrived at 6:25. We were notified that they were running behind, but still were not seated at 7... we were told there was no outdoor seatings coming up in the near future but they could honor our reservation shortly at an indoor table... but unfortunately it was club-decibel live music for the holiday so we went elsewhere. I do feel that managing holiday crowds and reservations is a reasonable expectation for a restaurant of this caliber/ price point. Recommend as a local option only but with a few caveats, not my top choice. read more

This restaurant is part of downtown Claremont, connecting with the same plaza as Phil's Coffee. There is a tiny lot for them, but for the majority, you'd have to find street parking which is absolutely horrific in a Friday night. I've luckily found parking on the street near the entrance. Upon walking in, you'd be amazed at the decor and interior it's beautiful whether you sit inside or outside of the patio. It's dimly lit, giving a sophisticated ambiance. I've been here twice, but each time, the servers mention only being able to sit there for 2 hours. They do have a bar area which encompasses the entire building, which is nice. They have happy hour which I've had their tacos and beers. I usually get their IPAs for $6 in happy hour days (from 3 - 6 PM). Food here is decent and not too bad. Drinks are great for their prices. Chips are refillable and their salsa is always refreshing. My rating stems from service and comfortability. The servers here tend to feel disingenuous with their service. They seemed forced to smile and don't want to be doing their job. I feel uncomfortable and can't quite explain what it is. Again, I've only been here twice, but I truly never think about coming here; I only come because of work outings. If I didn't need to, I probably wouldn't step foot in this place. Besides the interior being great, nothing compels me to come here. read more

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This is a very modern hip place. Definitely a place to celebrate your birthday at, or come with girlfriends to their amazing happy hour! They were playing Spanish rock when we were there along with some tasteful regatón. We appreciated that it was not too loud, we were able to talk to each other without shouting. The service was great! We sat at the bar and got to enjoy a couple HH drinks. And an appetizer while our party got there. The bartender was friendly and suggested one of the margaritas, which was a hit! Our server was a cowboys fan so that was a plus lol But seriously, she was attentive & friendly. We ordered a few appetizers an our entrees, that at the end, it was too much food. Everything we ordered was very tasty, enough and flavorful. The tortilla soup was delicious! Definitely recommend this place. It dos give "Polanco MXCD vibes" read more

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One of my favorite places to eat when I'm in the area. Also the best taco spot for Taco Tuesday- can't beat the prices here! Service is great as always. Their chips and salsa are on the house. read more

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My first time experiencing La Popular and it was pretty great! This is a nice, modern restaurant located in downtown Claremont. If you are in the mood for Mexican cuisine, this is a good spot. We came here last minute on a busy Saturday afternoon and fortunately for us, we were seated right away. ( We requested outdoor table/party of five.) We started out with traditional fresh Guacamole and fresh chips. I will stress and repeat, the chips not only looked fresh but they tasted fresh! And, they were not greasy! The guacamole had a good blend of flavors, it was good! My main order was their house salad with chicken. The chicken was moist, very well seasoned and delicious! The salad had fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, romaine lettuce..It's served with lime vinaigrette and yes, dressing was well balanced. I also ordered a Carajillo to drink. The best way to describe this drink is comparing it to an Espresso Martini without the Espresso. This was delicious!! I recommend trying. Our waitress and service were stellar throughout our time here which added to our experience at La Popular. With that being said, be ready to enjoy the moment, the food, the vibe, and the service. *menu price $$ *menu price with cocktails $$$ *parking can be challenging on weekends read more

La Popular - Carajillo, yum!! If you like Espresso Martinis, you will like this one. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Claremont, California

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La Popular is not just a clever name for this restaurant- its facts! We came here to celebrate my daughter's 20th birthday. I called to make a reservation a week in advance. My first interaction on the phone was pleasant and I was hyped to see how the rest of my experience at La Popular would turn out. From the start, greetings from the wait staff- we got the good welcoming smiles. We were greeted by our server, Fernando, and he was simply amazing and so attentive the whole time here. I don't know where to begin on all the items we indulged in, as we all had different plates. My daughter's gluten free (allergy) option was the fajitas plate and she loved it! I was able to get some photos before the plates were devoured. chicken tinga tacos-rice and beans (my plate), ceviche, flight of agua frescas, guacamole with chicharron, carnitas burrito, birria tacos- ALL RAVE REVIEWS - EXECELLENTE! By the way, this place has the vibes. Good music not too loud. If you inform the hostess when making a reservation, birthday celebration, they are on top of it and make the whole party feel special. My daughter was given a birthday card from the restaurant and a sparkler as we sang happy birthday. Great experience! 10/10 or for fellow Yelpers 5 Stars! read more

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First and only time eating here for lunch with family. All was good! I would definitely return to dine here again. Food was a hit: guacamole and chips (freshly made, crispy & light chips), carnitas taco plate topped with pickled red onions, fish tacos (daughter said it was good), mole enchilada (SIL's favorite). Cocktails: group watermelon margarita, which is served in a pineapple shaped pitcher and shared. Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes, a touch of mint leaves and glasses are rolled in tajin for the saltiness. It was yummy. Two of us got two glasses each from it. At $38 for the pitcher seems reasonable. Decor: high ceilings that show off wooden rafters. Dark and cozy. Big bar. Big outside covered patio area too. Nice place with good food and drinks. read more

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Very cute area in Claremont parking was horrible. That would really be. My only complaint service was good very nice vibes. Lots of people felt very upbeat. Would even be a nice place to come and grab just drinks. I had a mock tail forgot to take a picture, but it was really good. They have an outside area that would be nice to host a little get together. read more

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So excited that La Popular is offering brunch! I'll be here twice as much as I come often for the happy hour. Both times I've had the chicken chilaquiles with red sauce as it is delicious! The pomegranate, pear agua Fresca is very refreshing. The conchas are served warm and soft which pair well with coffee. I just wish the Sunday Funday cocktail menus were offered all weekend. I look forward to returning to try more menu items or to get the chilaquiles again. read more

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A really great Mother's Day morning! The mimosas were delicious, the guacamole and Chicharones were super delicious! Chips and salsa were on point! Everything was fresh and quality! The service was excellent, never left waiting and hoping someone would come by to help! We sat at the bar and enjoyed every minute! This was my first time here and it didn't disappoint...I had no expectation walking in and I think that was key! The bar was open seating so we sat down right when we walked in. We were greeted instantly with a Happy Mother's Day to my wife and set up for a very nice experience. They were passing out roses to the moms that I thought was a beautiful touch! We were there about 9:30am because we had visited the farmers market just before! As we sat and enjoyed the ambiance we noticed that it filled up pretty quick...always a good sign! We were able to take our time and enjoy the moment! Can't wait to come back and try some plates! read more

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Probably one of my favorites places to eat in Claremont! Live music on Tuesday + Happy Hour ! this makes an affordable place to eat for students ! The food here is so good, the tacos are huge with generous portions but the CHURROS! just come for the churros, you won't regret it. Service was good, as expected read more

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Customer service was great from the start. Our waiter was calm, kind, and very patient as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive, which we really appreciated. We were seated outside, and the patio setup was lovely. They have great overhead heaters and a beautiful fire pit that would make such a nice spot for a date night with drinks. We started with the salsa tray and a few specialty cocktails, including the Oaxacan Jellyfish, the Chile Pineapple Mango Margarita, and the Carajillo. The drinks were good, though definitely on the sweeter side. For our entrées, we ordered a burrito topped with suizas salsa, the Baja tacos, and the carnitas tacos. I absolutely loved the burrito. The portion was very generous, and the sauce on top really completed the dish. Everyone at the table was happy with their meals and portions, and the pickled onions were especially delicious. We also ordered the churros for dessert. They were fresh and perfectly crunchy, served with caramel and chocolate dipping sauces that paired so well. I would say the pricing is slightly on the higher side, especially once you include a decent tip. It is not somewhere I would go all the time, but I would definitely love to come back for happy hour. Overall, it was a great experience with good food, a cozy outdoor atmosphere, and attentive service. read more

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Fun spot! It is very moody inside but the staff is friendly. It was VERY hard to hear my friends and the waiter though. Also the hostess couldn't find my reservation on their Open Table system even though I saw it and had it open on my app and the date and time were correct. Nonetheless we were able to get seated right away. In terms of food and drinks, the skinny marg was tastyyyy and happy hour runs late so we were thrilled!! The tortilla soup was good but the waiter made it seem like it was the best thing in the world when I was between that and a salad haha still happy I got the soup! read more

La Popular - Skinny marg for happy hour - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Claremont, California

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Going out to dinner for my birthday, my wife chose this spot as a surprise and this place didn't disappoint. The restaurant was elegant and friendly. Michael, are server was attentive and regularly checking in on us. The food was delicious and fresh! Every bite had flavor and texture. Definitely coming back here again and trying different dishes next time around. read more

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Love this restaurant. The food is great, the service is even better. Dining on the patio is so peaceful!! read more

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跟認識二十來年的朋友，應該有七八年沒見了，其實天天都在Facebook上面相見，來探訪她新開的辦公室，還帶我到這家好吃的墨西哥餐，她知道一天到晚我都在外面吃美食，所以吃個東西地方要漂亮，照相也好看，其實食物也是很重要的啦，墨西哥菜我現在越來越喜歡，他們家的飲料也不錯喝， 每道都很精緻， 就是沒有cappuccino , 只有一般普通的咖啡！ read more

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Came on Saturday night for dinner. Ordered the mole enchiladas w/ rice and beans. The rice was hard and tough to chew like it's been sitting all day. Beans were crusted on top as if sitting all day too. For the price of the plate itself..the quality is not it. 3 stars for the great bartender who helped us. read more

THE place to be for dinner in Claremont. Perfect for a date or a catch up with your friends. food: taste 4.5/5, price 3/5. chicken fajita plate was really filling, came with a side of tortillas, beans, and rice. the taste was there, classic flavors that you'd expect. for the price, it was a bit steep landing at $27.50 a plate. service: the server was very nice! Kept on checking in on my group and was great with water ambiance: WOW 5/5. Felt very intimate, modern, and hip. It was quite dark in there, but I enjoyed it! there is an outdoor seating area. They also leave the front entrance open for some fresh air, which I really enjoyed. parking: I went on a Saturday night and it was hard finding parking. read more

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This is such a great restaurant to meet up with your friends. The service is great and there are a lot of options to choose from to eat. I have to say, I highly recommend the elote and the guacamole. Their salsa isn't that great, but their guac more than made up for it! I wish I liked the mole chicken more than I did. Unfortunately, the mole was incredibly sweet which made it weird to eat. My friend fully enjoyed her tacos, so I think I need to go back for it! read more

The place looks amazing. You would think it's a place for adults, but it is super kid friendly and staff was amazing. The food tasted great and was priced very fairly. Really big selection of Mezcal and tequila also read more

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Very yummy place, awesome ambiance! Service was excellent, we even had the manager check up on us a few times. First, the tuna tostada was fantastic! I think it might've been my favorite bite of the night. Tuna was delicious and it was nice and fresh. Definitely would recommend starting with it as an appetizer. I got the ribeye tacos and my boyfriend got the shrimp tacos. Both were good, but I definitely wish it was on corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. I also was not the biggest fan of their cheese either. I liked the combination of toppings including the pickled onions. Beans and rice were standard. We were in and out in less than hour, food came very quickly. Agua Frescas I got a dragonfruit something (I forgot) and it was very very light but very refreshing and yummy. Would definitely go back and get something new! read more

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Happy Hour every day 3pm- 6pm & 9pm to close . Tuesday all Day , Taco and Tequila specials. Unlimited salsa / chips :) Parking here is a bit challenging, in the street parking is 2 hours limit . Public parking lot is an option, ( it was full during my visit) La Popular is a beautiful huge open concept , full bar , bar seating , indoor and outdoor patios seatings options. Our waiter was great , she must have telepathic abilities to replenish our salsa and chips each time. We were here for their Taco Tuesday specials , my choice of chicken , beef, corn & carnitas. Our favorite were the corn taco specials , each items of the Taco Tuesday options were delicious, paired well with the pickled onions . We shared the Queso Cheese Fundido , another popular choice with the crowd. The savory taste of chorizo sausage, balanced well with the melted loaded cheese. We all said, let's come back again .. read more

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Decided to stop in on a Friday night for some happy hour drinks and food. Drinks were good, can't go wrong with $10 margaritas. Got the Carnitas burrito smothered in Colorado sauce...which tasted great!! However it came out really cold. Cheese inside wasn't even melted. I don't think it was the food runners fault, but just not heated up well enough. Didn't feel like sending it back because they would've just nuked it and perhaps the burrito would get soggy. I'll definitely try again! read more

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10/21/25 Swanky place for Taco Tuesday--great for friends' meet up for awesome & tasty tacos, drinks in a fabulous open & somewhat fancy atmosphere/vibe, attentive service. Our Friend has in MIA for the better of 3 months & we just had to meet up for a much needed get together. He chose this place as he had been here a few months prior. Open air concept, bar & a fantastic patio with some greenery. Took advantage of the Taco Tuesday special for brunch: corn (my absolute favorite), carnitas, rib eye & chicken. The tortilla chips & red salsa were tasty as well, loved the crisp, crunchy chips (served warm). At least it was not crazy busy that we were able to have conversations without having to scream at each other. The music was vibrant but not too loud. Free street parking (2 hour limit). Would like return. *** Kindly check your tabs, for our party of 6, the 20% gratuity was already INCLUDED. If you pay by card, it will ask you if you want to include a tip. A bit sneaky but BE AWARE.... unless you wanna tip TWICE if you're feeling generous. read more

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Food was good and the service was even better! Great ambience and a good place to come for drinks

Great ambiance! dark, not too loud, amazing service. Limited menu but good drinks. go for the short rib or rib eye and that la llorona salsa !!!! perf claremont date night read more

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Where do I even begin ?!?! La popular did not disappoint. The atmosphere of this place is great. Played some good music and you can just feel the vibes in this place. It is a great place to bring friends, a date or even a friend for a drink and some food. They have an outside patio if you don't like the loud music. Either way this place is a vibe! The staff was very punctual and professional with my reservation. I got there with a party of 4 at 8:20 and got sat down at 8:31 since I was across the street at Bert and Rockies getting some sweets. Bernice, our waiter, VERY VERY NICE AND ACCOMMODATING. She made the entire experience even better. If you come here, ask for Bernice. The food.... we got 2 orders of quesobirria tacos with rice and beans and 2 orders of ribeye tacos. The quesobirria tacos were a 9.2/10 but the beans and rice weren't as good. Both got a 6.3/10. The ribeye tacos were a 9.5/10. So so so good. I wanted to order more but I was stuffed. The ribeye was cooked perfectly with the pickled onions on top and I saved some of the guacamole to add onto the tacos... it made it a 10/10 taco! I ordered a butter cake which was pretty good. I gave it a 8.8/10. The combination of the butter cake and ice cream was good! Now the adult beverages... I got 3 Mexican candy shots and they were pretty good. A little too sweet for my liking but overall much better than most places that serve candy shots. The margarita was average but not watered down, unlike other establishments that try to jip you. I also ordered a Perla (not seen in pictures) and it wasn't very good. Very bitter for my liking and won't order it again. Bernice was nice enough to bring out some ice cream for my friend whose birthday it was and it was pretty good. Like I said earlier, if you come here, ask for Bernice. Sweet girl and very accommodating. To wrap this review up, I would like to say that my experience at La Popular was very very great. I will 100% be coming back here VERY SOON. This place seems like a hidden gem tucked away in Claremont village. I'm very happy that I came here and every dollar spent was well worth it. read more

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I've turned into a regular at this place! I often bring family, friends, and colleagues to taste some of the best Mexican cuisine around. Everything on the menu is excellent, and the drinks and mocktails are fantastic. The service consistently impresses, and if you visit make sure to try the flan dessert--it's truly one of the best I've ever had! read more

Recommend getting a reservation for this spot. This place is pretty trendy and of course, popular. When I walked in on a weekend night, it was so busy. I waited by the bar and got lucky when a party just stood up to exit. Bar seating is first come first serve. The salsa starter was pretty fun, as it came with a paper describing the ascending levels of spiciness between four salsas. Each one had good flavor, especially the third one with Serrano. This is a good starter to share between two people. Bartenders were pretty attentive, and I ordered a Mexican candy shot. It didn't have much alcohol, but it tasted good. I'd def come back for a date night or good time w a larger group. read more

First time here. Arrived around 1:45pm on a Thursday. Was seated fairly quickly. Not many people inside. Took awhile to have a server greet us. The server was very nice and attentive after that. The place is decorated very nice inside. Restrooms are clean. The server ask if we wanted chips and salsa. I thought most Mexican restaurants provide it no matter what. They were very tasty. We ordered a fajita combo to share. We chose the chicken and steak. The food was pretty good. Would have liked to see a little more flavor in the protein though. As you can see by the bill, prices seem to be a little steep for what you get. read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed La Popular yet! It's a welcome addition to the Village in my opinion. My family frequents this place for their amazing Happy Hour! My fave is the house margarita and guacamole with steak bites. So delish. Their tacos are delicious as well and my whole family agrees. If we are in the area, we are def making plans for a bite at La Popular! Always save room for their churros with caramel and choc dipping sauces! You'll thank me! read more

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Our waiter BRyan found out we came her to celebrate my daughters birthday and she really surprised by the excellent service. Bryan went above and beyond to make my daughter's day extra special. It truly meant so much to us, and we'll never forget the kindness and effort he put into making her smile. Thank you for making such a beautiful memory He brought a lovely card and candy read more

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I recently went to La Popular for dinner and drinks, and overall it was a great experience. If you like tequila-based cocktails and Mexican food, you'll love this place. We started with the chips and salsa appetizer, which was really good. It came with four different salsas ranging from mild to very spicy, and honestly all four were delicious. It was fun to try each one, and they all had great flavor. The tacos were also very good and definitely something I'd order again. The cocktails were fantastic and one of the highlights of the night. They have a lot of different options, especially tequila drinks, and everything we tried was well-made and tasty. We sat outside, and even though it was a chilly February night, the patio heaters kept us nice and warm and comfortable. The outdoor area has a really great ambiance and honestly feels like you're at a Mexican resort, which made the night feel extra special. The only downside was that since we were sitting outside, the service was a little slow. It took a bit longer to get our server's attention at times. However, the atmosphere, food, and drinks still made it a really enjoyable experience. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the cocktails, tacos, and the relaxing patio vibes. read more

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The food was delicious. By far one of the best birrias I've had in a while . And the margarita had the right amount of alcohol not to strong not too weak. My server (David) was very tentative to me . I will definitely be returning and with more friends read more

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We got here early at the beginning of happy hour. I enjoyed a Bohemia Pilsner. My Daughter and I shared some shrimp tacos and I got a side Carnitas taco. It was My first visit and I will definitely be back again. This place is eye candy and the food is delicious. The staff very friendly. Even the manager came by to say hello. Pretty classy place.. read more

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Had to write a review because this place was spectacular. Right when we came in on cinco de mayo we were seated right away (had a reservation but sometimes there's still a wait at places) staff was also very nice and accommodating and we had 3 little ones with us. They first brought out these kids fruit snack plates which I wasn't expecting but the kids loved them! We also had the chips and salsa flight and they just kept bringing out more chips without even asking (they were on top of it!) food and drinks came out fast! I got the ribeye tacos and they were delicious! My kids also loved their chicken and rice bowl and tacos. There was live music and overall the vibe was fun. I will definitely be coming back and would recommend this place! read more

This was recommended by a friend, so I had expectations. Unfortunately they were not met. The cochinita plate had great taste and flavor. Very savory. Only issue is that there's not enough plantains to match to portion of meat and no side of rice or beans as additional side dishes. The enchilada combo plate was good in that the enchiladas were all very good and you get to choose which enchiladas you want. The problem is that the enchiladas were too small. They were half the size of a regular sized enchilada. You can see it in the picture. For the price you're paying does not warrant the value what you're getting. The rice and beans are bland. Ordered the guacamole with a steak chicharones and that was just average. I wouldn't recommend it. The salsa is delicious. The mole and the sauce for the cochinita plate are very good. Also the agua fresca's are good as well, got a flight. The restaurant itself had a nice ambience. bright spot was our server, wendy, was fantastic and she did a great job of helping us out, explaining the menu and the different dishes every question we had she was very helpful and informative. Now would I recommend this place? Maybe for happy hour for drinks and the sample some of their dishes at a more reasonable price. Unfortunately, at this time I can't recommend this place. It was just ok. Also had the butter cake for dessert, which was decent. Try it out for yourself and maybe you'll like it, because there was some good food on the menu, but portion sizes and prices just don't add up read more

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Girls and I came here in a Friday for girls night, and we had a great time. The restaurant has a cool vibe, dim lighting, and stylish. The drinks were really good, and pretty strong. Everyone enjoy their food as well. Overall, we had fun and I would definitely come back for a date night with my hubby. read more

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Met friends for dinner on Friday night. The music inside was pretty loud, so we chose to sit on the patio instead--and it was perfect. With heaters throughout, it was warm and comfortable, plus there's a cozy lounge area with sofas and a large tabletop fireplace. The service was excellent. I had the White Lotus spritz cocktail and ordered the combo plate with a cheese enchilada, shrimp taco and a rib-eye taco. We started with the guacamole and finished with churros for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. read more

La Popular - Guacamole..smooth not chunky, really good. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Claremont, California

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