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    Baja Fried shrimp tacos
    Natalie G.

    Very hip and modern place to grab a bite in Claremont. For a 6pm dinner the wait was starting . They have a nice cocktail menu and do have happy hour specials at certain times . The service was attentive, recieved recommendations and the communication between lunch break/shift change was great . Went with the Baja shrimp tacos that were lightly fried but grilled is also an option . The Chipotle sauce was good, and the size of the tacos were filling with 3 . They also have an outdoor patio for seating which on cooler evenings look appealing. The crowd is a nice mix of college, families and people looking to have a nice evening . Would recommend it to someone wanting to try a new place .

    LP Margarita , Tequila Shot & Modelo Beer
    Angela N.

    HAPPY HOUR everyday from 3-6pm & 9pm-close! I tried their ribeye and carnitas à la carte tacos. I definitely preferred the carnitas over the ribeye. The meat was tender and flavorful. Their LP margarita was also tasty. The interior is cute. I love the warm ambiance. There's even a disco ball inside and our waiter told us they have live music sometimes.

    Ribeye Taco Plate
    Melanie B.

    I've kept passing by here and finally got a chance to try it out with some friends :) They recommended that I try the Ribeye Tacos, and they did not disappoint!! I'm not gonna lie, I usually get my tacos plain (meat and tortilla only) but this time I decided to be brave and try them with the guacamole and pickled onions that they come with. I did have the pico de gallo removed though haha. And I actually really enjoyed how flavorful everything was with each bite! I would definitely order them like that again! I also ended up ordering the Watermelon Hibiscus Margarita and really enjoyed its fruity taste along with the Tajin rim. Such a good combo! Overall, great food options and a nice first visit! I also enjoyed how nice our server was, along with the cool decor inside very picturesque!

    Breakfast tacos
    Denise R.

    Came to La Popular in Claremont for brunch with my friends and we all got the breakfast tacos. They come with three tacos plus a side of rice and beans, and everything was really good and filling. I also got a Mexican Coke because I was expecting it to actually be from Mexico...only to look at the bottle and see "Manufactured in Atlanta, Georgia" Sooo that felt a little misleading lol. Overall, we had a good experience! The service was good and our waiter was really nice and attentive.

    Ahí tuna tostada / Oxacan Old Fashioned / Hibiscus Margarita
    Felipe G.

    My wife and I came here for date night with a couple of friends last night and we absolutely loved our visit at La Popular. They played great music without it being overwhelmingly loud. The decor is very chic and upscale, perfect for date night. The staff were great. We didn't have a reservation and were still able to get seated fairly quickly. We came in at a little shy of 8pm. Our server Dom was great. He had a great personality. Very professional but had a warm and inviting personality. He gave us great recommendations and made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire evening. The food was great. My wife and I shared the ahi tuna tostadas for an appetizer and had the carne asada plate as our entree. Both really tasty. We paired our meal with a Oaxaca Old Fashioned and Hibiscus Margarita. Solid drinks. We'd definitely recommend this place and would love to return to try more of the menu. Thank you for a great evening Dom and team La Popular.

    Anthony H.

    First time coming here everything was excellent service was friendly with a lot of great options. Tried each of their taco options on special, ribeye, Carnitas, street corn. It was very good atmosphere was perfect. I would come back to try other dishes.

    Krupa S.

    Cute restaurant in Claremont. We came here to celebrate our anniversary and decided we wanted to try someplace new. The interior is cute and the mood lighting definitely sets the ambience. The hostess was incredibly nice. Our waitress was nice. To start, I got the desert rose and my husband got the empire at dusk cocktail. The desert rose was refreshing and my husband enjoyed his. We got the salsa flight to start off. It comes with Salsa Llorona, Salsa Toreado, Salsa Lorenza, Avocado Salsa Verde. I love spicy and oh boy, their spiciest one definitely packs a punch but is so delicious. The toreado has soy sauce and sesame oil which definitely gives it an Asian twist. I got the street corn tacos which were delicious. As a vegetarian, it is hard to find good veggie tacos and I very much enjoyed these. super flavorful. My husband got the Baja shrimp tacos and the ribeye tacos. He thought his were okay, the shrimp were better than the ribeye. While not his favorite tacos, he did enjoy them, but will likely try something else if we come back. All in all, a great date spot and would recommend for the vibes.

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    Stella W.

    THE go to spot in Claremont for a nice lunch or dinner. the ambiance is sensual, fresh, modern, and lively. perfect for a date or catch up eorh your friends. chips and salsa is included. AHI TUNA TOSTADA: yummy! perfect for 2 people. great appetizer. tuna was good, and the spicy mayo on top of the tostada was the perfect mix of crunch and savory. ENCHILADA (chicken): very filling! comes with rice and beans. I'd get this if you like saucey food but a light flavor.

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    Marisa M.

    We had a great time here! We just moved to the area and wanted to try something new. Glad we found this spot! The food was delicious and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. We will definitely be back with friends soon!

    Salsa Tray
    Allison C.

    Came on a Friday for date night. Loved the ambiance. Service was great. Our server Brian C. was very eager to serve and help us. It was kind of funny. We ordered the salsa sampler and it was amazing. I loved the uniqueness of the salsa toreado. I couldn't stop eating it, even when my mouth became on fire. The weeping salsa was also delicious, but made my mouth burn. The other two salsas were yummy and more mild. For my main meal, I got the mole enchiladas. The Mole was delicious! I wanted more, not because I was hungry, but because it tasted that good. Their margaritas were tasty as well and had, in my opinion, the right amount of alcohol. Not too strong, but not weak. Definitely recommend for drinks with friends or even a date night. The music inside is a little loud if you're wanting to talk a lot, but there is a patio outside that's quieter.

    Beer and shot
    Carlos V.

    I'm on a mission to eat at every restaurant in the village. This place is pretty new and tonight was finally the night I got to check it out. The vibe is pretty intimate with dark lighting and the bar is in the center. It took a while for us to be seated as nobody was at the hostess booth. Once the hostess walked up she did get us a table fairly quick. The food was delicious and priced pretty fair. It's not a traditional Mexican restaurant but it is good. The happy hour special was a deal though! A modelo and tequila shot for only $11! I will be coming back Forsure!

    Canary H.

    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.

    Tacos de  Tinga Taco Plate
    Anna B.

    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"

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    Ask the Community - La Popular

    Are people allowed to stand around the bar (esp if a bigger group)?

    How long is the wait if we go now?

    We've gone on a taco Tuesday and had no wait. Unless you have a big party you might have a little wait. If that's the case you can call and make reservations.

    What are happy hour dates/times? Also, phone number on file does not work, trying to reach regarding party reservation. Please update. Thank you

    Hello Nancy, Our Happy Hour times are: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm + Monday - Thursday, 9pm - close… 

    Is there brunch on weekdays?

    No there is not

    Any live entertainment on a Friday night?

    No, there is no live entertainment just music playing throughout the restaurant on speakers

    Yall open on July 4th?

    You bet your stars and stripes we are!!!

    Are dogs allowed on the patio at happy hour? Or other times?

    Yes

    Do you serve Cafe de Olla?

    Do you offer any vegan options?

    Has anyone had Sunday brunch? Do they offer a traditional brunch with brunch stations?

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    Mozwell Claremont - The Bar

    Mozwell Claremont

    4.3(458 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Minority-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    My first time at Mozwell Claremont and I had a wonderful experience! I came for Wednesday Jazz…read moreNight and West Coast Standard was fantastic. I loved the classic '40s and '50s jazz and especially enjoyed the QR code on the table that gave information and fun facts about each song being played. Such a unique touch! The shrimp tacos were delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and both the bartender and waitress were friendly and attentive. Great music, great food, and great service. I'll definitely be back!

    I came for the experience but left gravely disappointed. Not all it's cut out to be. Don't promote…read moremodern upscale if you are going to serve drinks in plastic cups and skip the garnish. If you are concerned about people dropping their glassware perhaps you are bringing in the wrong crowd or need to rethink your night time activities. It is especially a bad look when someone is getting arrested on your patio. Service is terrible. Bartender served the scantily clad woman before serving me and the gentleman next to me who ordered a simple old fashion only 5 mins before woman and her party arrived. Overpriced mediocre drinks. Maybe the good reviews are for their food and/or daytime service but certainly not deserving of a nice night out for drinks. Money poorly spent here.

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    Piano Piano - Piano Piano

    Piano Piano

    3.8(597 reviews)
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    First time at Piano Piano celebrating a birthday. It's a place where you can request sounds to be…read moreplayed in dueling pianos. Recommend reserving a spot online to be guaranteed a table spot and that set aside seating for your party. You can't bring outside food or drinks but you can bring a cake and party decorations. Plenty of parking spaces, it opens at 7pm so it feels early when it's still light out. They play a lot of oldies, 80s and 90s songs. I kind of felt out of place not knowing a lot of the older songs. Younger folks might have a tough time following along the songs. If you want your song played it's like a $20 payment unless no one is there and you might get away with under $20. That accept cash and Venmo. They have a full bar for drink orders and a menu for bar food like pizza, burgers, and fries. Don't have high expectations for the food. You're here for the piano music. You can put in special requests at the beginning of the night to highlight someone's birthday and they might get called up on stage. Or pay $100 and get to sing your song on stage. Overall it's a try once of your life experience or if you like every song in piano format.

    Amazing talent, cool adult humor atmosphere. Great place to bring friends, family, co workers who…read morearen't overly sensitive to celebrate any and all occasions. Kelsey is awesome behind the bar, there is a full alcohol and kitchen menu. Would recommend again and again

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    Elvira's Finest Foods of Mexico

    Elvira's Finest Foods of Mexico

    4.1(1.7k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Delicious chips and salsa! Elvira's was able to seat a…read moreparty of 8 on a Friday night in 35-40 minutes and it was definitely worth the wait! I loved the Watermelon Margarita and chicken enchiladas! This place is perfect for celebrating a birthday or just getting your craving in!

    We absolutely love this place and decided to come for our anniversary. I'll preface this by saying…read morethe food taste was amazing, like always. But some shady charges or maybe we'll call it miscommunication just rubbed me the wrong way. I always order the mole chicken enchiladas and my wife (being vegetarian) asks for the same dish but if the enchiladas can be vegetable or cheese. Apparently this means a 8$ up charge? We've done this many times in the past and always been charged the same price for both. I asked the server at the end "the veggie version is 8$ more expensive than chicken?" And he just shrugged and said yes. Just found it interesting that a meat dish would be 8$ less than a purely cheese/veggie dish. Especially since done this in the past with no issue. I also asked for "hot sauce" for my dish. They brought out a spicier house salsa as the hot sauce...totally understandable and the salsa here is usually free. Apparently it's a 4$ "chipotle sauce" that the waiter did not inform me would be charged. I would've easily just said I want tapatio or no "hot sauce". I used maybe a teaspoon for 4$. I told the waiter this when we questioned the bill and he just shrugged. These may seem like small inconveniences but when they seem like they intentionally don't tell you the details and then when called out about it just kinda shrug it off, it was a disappointing end to an otherwise tasty dinner. We love it here and will certainly be back but it just sucks that I have to be extra cautious & skeptical when ordering from now on.

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    Nunos Bistro & Bar - Paella Mar y Tierra

    Nunos Bistro & Bar

    4.4(904 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    •$$$

    Seems like a super underrated spot! To the point I don't know if I want to add to the dazzling…read morereviews because we felt spoiled having the chef almost to ourselves on a Sunday lunch time. We had lunch/brunch here and had an amazing experience! Andrew was such a spectacular server and even brought a great white wine to go with my ceviche. He accommodated to our party which had children and just provided just such a great experience for my parents 40th anniversary brunch. The menu has a lot of variety without being overwhelming or excessive (I don't trust restaurants that have too much on their menu lol). I ordered oysters, which were on the small side but the flavors they placed on top were amazing. I followed with an entree of ceviche which was generous, DELICIOUS, and nourishing. Our table ordered an array of items: Portuguese scramble, Shakshuka, Hugo's rotos con Jamon, the branzino, breakfast pizza, Italian breakfast sandwich, French toast- each one exceeding all expectations. Playlist was repetitive but fun for me, a millennial drinking mimosas and white wine lol.

    I love when you go back to a place and the staff remembers you! The bartender recognized my husband…read moreand came to greet him and shake his hand! Love that! Once we were seated, he came over and asked us what we would like to drink and suggested making a special beverage and it was delicious! Food was good and our server was very attentive and took great care of our party of 8. My favorite dish of the night was my hamachi collar bone! It was light and the watermelon salad was refreshing. The reason for the 4 stars was the pricey drink prices and they boxed up our chicken but somehow mixed it up and we came home with a dessert instead!

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