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3.9 (940 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Dan G.

Food was tasty but the portions are so small for the price. Service was a little all over the place. Our server asked us if we wanted dessert, but we never received our dinner. Waters never got filled and we were checked on only once. Not rushing back for a second visit at the moment.

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Courtney O.

UPDATED REVIEW! I believe last night was the third time we have been to La Popular and I think each visit steadily gets a little better. We came last night on a double date before going to the movies and the experience was better than the last couple of times we were visited. We ordered a round of drinks - El Ranchero, Oaxacan Old Fashioned, Forbidden Paradise Mule and tequila shots plus Guacamole and Chips to start. For our entrees, my husband and I ordered the Combo Plate with 2 tacos and a Mole Enchilada and the Ribeye Tacos. We both really enjoyed our tacos and enchilada, but we both noticed that the rice and beans were very salty. I didn't mind so much, but it was a lot for my husband. I liked the Ribeye Tacos a lot - the salsa was spicy and the pickled onions were perfect. The interior of La Popular is warm and dark, so dark that we all found it difficult to read the menu - call it old age, but maybe a brighter light above the tables would help. They have lots of tables, a picturesque bar and a nice patio area that was pretty busy at 6:30pm last night. Staff were friendly and attentive - Ashley was sweet and took great care of us. Overall, is it my favorite place in Roseville? No, but La Popular does the job in a pinch - a pinch of too much salt actually. Check them out!

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Mel J.

I really wanted to like this place but was disappointed. Our server was friendly seated us right away and instead of letting us know chips and salsa was complimentary, she sold us the chip tray for $6ish, not off to a good start. I ordered the grande margarita which was really good made with fresh ingredients. Ok, starting to recover but then we got our food. I ordered al a cart tacos and they were just ok., For $6+ a taco I was not expecting stale store bought tortillas. My husband ordered a birria burrito with enchilada sauce on top and it was also just ok. Mostly rice and beans and I think it came with cheese, but didn't taste any. I would say Chipotle is better. I would come back for drinks and complimentary chips and salsa but that's it, what they are charging for their food is not worth what they are giving you.

Zoena H.

We came here after work for a little date day. The food and drinks are delicious, I will not lie. Marisol was our server and our bartender. She was so friendly and so nice. This place is a little bit more on the pricier side and the plates are not huge. I would say it does taste authentic and made a bit different.

Kathleen A.

This place is definitely a full five stars for me! My parents live up in the Roseville area and I have been able to enjoy this spot a couple of times. All the tacos are super yummy as well as the margaritas. They have a great happy hour that includes excellent food and beverage choices. They also have a nice ambiance both in and outdoors. The bar is a square formation which is great because you can catch up on sports on the tvs from any angle indoors. They have a good salsa sampler with the chips and the guacamole is great as well for an appetizer. I can't wait to go back and try some more items! My dad enjoyed the enchiladas and they are next up on my list.

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Stacy L.

We wanted to give a shoutout to Misty for making our group dinner such a special one. She was attentive, timely, and helped us celebrate a birthday at our table when we came unprepared with only our cheers and horrible singing voices. Her service is a five star experience all around! Also, thanks to the hostess for helping us capture our group's yearly holiday photo. We had a 6pm reservation, and while we arrived at different times, we had rounds of appetizers and drinks before we finally ordered entrees. One person had dietary restrictions, and her meal came out incorrectly, but Misty was quick to help her fix her order. Enchiladas are so small, but tacos were delicious and worth the price. I'd go for the creamy chipotle shrimp tacos any day. And I loved my lil cactus cocktail (the Desert Rose), that was mezcal forward without overwhelming the prickly pear flavor. However, we were seated in outdoor metal chairs in the indoor space next to the window - some couldn't get into the seats themselves because of the arm bars, and had to manually rearrange chairs so those on the inside could get the armless ones. We were also in direct line of the dj speaker that was great, but so so loud. We were shouting and playing musical chairs to chat with each other. Hilarious in retrospect, but we would have preferred to... not. I'd come back with 1-2 folks for happy hour, but this is not the spot for a large group.

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Rayce M.

I stopped in to La Popular because it was located near my hotel and I was craving a margarita. Boy- did they deliver! The bartender, Ashley, set me up pretty quickly with a spicy mango jalapeño margarita. It's one of their specialty cocktails and it was very tasty. I also had a coupon for some guacamole from the hotel so I ordered that as well. The guac was very tasty and super fresh. The portion was huge, too. I finished that up as my dinner and was so close to ordering another margarita- they all looked so good! Alas, I resisted. Ashley was super great with recommendations and made me feel at home while visiting her bar. The ambiance in here is very Mexican hipster, music was pretty loud and lighting was dim, but decor was very cool. I couldn't leave without ordering a butter cake to-go. It was very good, however if it didn't have the sauce, it would have been quite dry. The ice cream and sauce are the real MVPs of the butter cake. Would recommend!

Alex T.

Came here for birthday dinner for mama since she wanted tacos. . We ordered the fajita with shrimp and steak. The tacos come with corn and flour tortilla of your choice or you can order both which we did and I like the flour tortilla better. The steak was cooked medium rare and the prawns was flavor and was in overcooked. I also like their chips and salsa which was complimentary. I do like their guacamole it was very flavorful and it was very fresh. They also have happy hour till closing which was a very good deal if you are looking for happy hour at night time without a time limit. . The ambience was on the darker side but they had a really nice Spotlight for each table in a fire pit in the outside patio which looked very cozy. There is a bar in the middle of the restaurant so you can grab drinks quickly. There's even a Brewery next door which has flowing draft beers. . The dessert was really great and we had a churro with chocolate and caramel dip. The cocktails that we got to choose was a habanero strawberry margarita and a virgin pina colada which was really refreshing. Overall we had a really great experience and can't wait to come back for dinner soon. Thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

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Leslie T.

First time trying this place . I ordered the michelada and It was not tasty the only thing I liked about is was the gusano salt rim. We also ordered the salsa tray and they were pretty good but not spicy at all in my opinion :) I really liked the tacos . Overall we would return for the good food !

Sharon S.

Visited La Popular on a weekday to have a girls dinner date with my two friends! We started with some drinks , two of us got N/A and 1 with alcohol. I really appreciated having these options for us two pregnant women who weren't able to indulge in spirits! The servers were all great and very accommodating when we asked to be moved to a table with larger chairs with pillows for us to be more comfortable. For my main I ordered two tacos and a side of beans and rice. The food was good, not amazing. For me personally, it lacked a bit of flavor and tasted a bit bland. We ordered chips and salsa and were also a bit disappointed in their flavors. As someone who has visited many Mexican restaurants I think my standard may be a bit high. Overall a bit disappointed with the food but loved the ambiance and service.

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Trish A.

First time eating at La Popular. Their ambiance is great and they have indoor and patio seating. I would imagine this would be a great date spot or a good place to hang out on a Friday or Saturday night. Our Saturday lunch time server was friendly and the menu has plenty of choices. Loved that they have Mexican Coke in the bottle...nothing better! Downside is having to pay for chips and salsa...please fix this! I decided to try their Chicken Tortilla Soup, the Hubster had the mole enchiladas, and the kiddo ordered the Chipotle Shrimp Tacos. All looked delicious when they were delivered to our table. I will say that my daughter disclosed that their portions, under the previous management, were more generous. However, with that said, the food was tasty and we enjoyed it. Also, the manager did stop by our table multiple times which we appreciated. Will La Popular be a choice for us in the future? If and when we are in Roseville...it's definitely on our radar now.

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Keyona D.

This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the margaritas were easily the highlight of our Valentine's Day. While the staff was attentive and service was fast, the small portions and pressured atmosphere made us feel rushed to finish our dinner. It's also a bit of a letdown that the chips aren't unlimited given how much salsa they provide for the salsa tray. We would have stayed for more drinks if we didn't feel like they were flipping the table, so we'll likely stick to the bar next time. It is a beautiful spot, but definitely better suited for a quick happy hour than a long, romantic meal.

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Elena P.

Service great food amazing happy hour is great Great value for your money Will come back

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Rachel was amazing! She suggested the churros which were so amazing! 10/10 Service, will be back!

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Food and drinks were good and our server Abel was so awesome! great customer service! we were visiting from Houston. highly recommend!

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What oils do you use in your cooking? Thank you.

Vegetable oil for frying and olive oil, blend for cooking/marinating

Is happy hour in the whole restaurant or just in the bar area?

We have Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 in the entire restaurant and on Tuesdays from 6 - close at the bar top only.

Do you get to keep the funky cocktail glasses?

No, like everywhere else only the food not the dinnerware

Are there gluten free options?

Yes

Is there outside seating?

Hello and good morning Rick, Yes we have outside seating. We have a beautiful patio with overhead… Read more

At what time is happy hour?

It's 3-6 Monday -Friday !

Do they have a children's menu available?

Yes

Are the beans and rice vegetarian? Do they have any vegetarian choices?

Hello! The beans and rice are not vegetarian. We do have some vegetarian options available on other menu items.

Is there reservations available or first come first serve?

They do not take reservations. They hope to in the future. It is currently first come, first serve by wait list- they will use your phone number as a pager. Bar is first come first available.

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House Divided - The Mary Pickford

House Divided

4.8(57 reviews)
1.7 mi

Tucked behind an unassuming alley in Old Roseville sits a green door marked only with the number…read more323. No signs. No bell. No sliding peek window. No sound leaking through the walls. You'd be forgiven for thinking you were in the wrong place or about to make a mistake and put yourself into a sketchy place. We looked around for a more "realistic" entry way not knowing the most realistic entry way is one that looks like a back door to a closed vacuum or furniture storefront. That's exactly the point. You knock. Immediately, the door opens. A man in a cowboy hat looks you over. He doesn't wear a name tag. He doesn't need one. He asks, "You have something to say?" If you've done your homework, and say the right thing, the door stays open. You're in. I do not know what happens if you do not have the word. What follows is less a bar and more a pocket of time. The interior is small but well conceived. The bar sits directly at the entrance, flanked by a few standing guests and several small tables. Beyond that, the space opens up into a lounge with seating for six to eight, and a longer bench-style area for a dozen or so. The walls are dark, the lighting low. It's the kind of place that feels like it remembers what Prohibition was, even if most of us never lived it. It felt like walking onto a movie set where we might be extras, and the main characters would enter and play out a scene. It was a perfect example of a speak easy in full swing. Even the glassware was legitimate. The decor is intentional. Books tucked into corners. Stags mounted on the wall. Nothing feels store-bought or trendy. It's immersive without trying too hard. The seats were not overstuffed contemporary types nor were the tables or even foot stools. They all looked like they came from a speak easy back in the day. About the only thing that did not look like the real thing were the patrons, as they were dressed casually, and of course the iPhones. I suppose that would have caused quite a ruckus during prohibition! Conversations are constant, layered over each other and laughter. It gets loud, but not obnoxious. There's a rhythm to the space that holds. My suggestion is to not go at 7pm on a Saturday and hope to get a prized table, couch or seat. Now, to the drinks. House Divided serves anything you ask for, but they lean into the theme. Classic cocktails done right. Throwbacks with historical lean. Creative new entries like lavender martinis that aren't just gimmicks. Each drink feels made by someone who knows what they're doing and takes pride in the process. This is not vodka-soda speed bar territory. It's craft, and it shows. I did not see a bottle of ocean spray anywhere, but what I did see were large glass bottles labeled with the juice or concoction held within. The little details are obvious! If I were to translate my usual framework:    *   Ambiance and Service: 4 stars (it can get loud and if you are here to have a conversation it will be difficult)    *   Quality: 5 stars- I had a simple drink - vodka and cranberry. With something "special" that the tender added. I don't know what it was, but the taste was wonderful! Way different than my standard go to!    *   Value? That depends on whether you're measuring price per ounce, or the fact that you just got to walk through a green door into another world. But in reality, 5 stars. Do I wish for more seating? Yes. Perhaps more quiet? Yes. But if it were those things, would it be the same? No. My guess is going on a Saturday at 7pm is going to be a bit crowded, and loud. That's my fault, and testament to their quality. Next, I found the staff to be great! Even the doorman gave it character, cowboy hat and boots and all! Great experience!

This was a pretty cool find. I was out with a friend and wanted to find something a little…read moredifferent. We finished up at a driving range, had lunch, and wanted to try a new place. Who doesn't love the idea of a speakeasy?? We decided to head to Roseville in pursuit of a secret place. We found the secret door, knocked, and a young man answered. He asked for the password. Unfortunately I am not on social media and that's where you're supposed to find it. Bummer! I decided to use my own password. It worked and we entered the inner sanctum. It was a cool, smallish place with nice decor. The bar was the first thing we saw. I looked around to see a few tables and couches to the left. It was pretty early and there were only a few people there so we got a cozy little table in front of a velvety couch. I went to the bar where a burly tattooed OG bartender greeted me. I ordered an old fashioned and a raspberry lemon drop. My old fashioned was done very well. I'm on an old fashioned kick right now and love to try them at different places that look like they know how to make them. This one was really good. My friend wasn't so keen on her lemon drop, saying the lavender was a bit overpowering. We had another round and this time she had something different that she enjoyed. My second old fashioned was just as good as the first. It was getting later and more people happened to have the password and it was getting crowded. We were done, paid the tab, which wasn't bad considering how most speakeasy's can be pretty pricy. Overall, it was a great experience, the place was nice, friendly, and the drinks were done well. Give it a shot. Find the password, or use your own if you dare!

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The Chef's Table

4.5(2.1k reviews)
1.7 mi
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The dining area ain't fancy. The servers are nice, thorough, friendly but not polished. The prices…read moreare fair. The food is REALLY GOOD. Bold flavors, expert preparation, pretty on the plate and generous portions. Bambie had the 1/2 chicken fried southern style. Crispy ouside, soft and moist inside. Side of mash potatoes, side of perfectly sauteed carrot slices. I had a cesar salad. Fresh, crisp, again a big portion. The dressing was a perfect blance of creamy, piquant and a tad peppery. The croutons were crisp and flavorful. Best Cesar salad that I've had in years. My main dish was the pork carnitas tacos. Topped with heaping mounds of shredded cabbage. Creamy sauce on the cabbage. A side of mild-ish chipotle salsa served on the side to pour on the carnitas. The tacos were so big that they were almost too unwieldly to hold. But I persevered and gobbled them like there is no tomorrow. Satisfying. A big hungry guy will be perfectly happy after polishing off the plate. Wine selection is small but has the usual good suspects in the reasonable price range. Mostly California wines. I live 2 miles from this place. Tonight was my first visit. Oh yeah I'll be a frequent return customer. Highly recommended.

WOW- what a wonderful place! My wife and I decided to try it out. They had good reviews. We now…read moreknow why. The first person we met was Franklin. We had no reservation and ask the tables were full. He said we could sit at the bar immediately, so we took him up on it. I asked about an old fashion and he said it was his favorite and a specialty of the place. He was right! Next we met Brett, the mixologist. My wife got a vodka cranberry and I got my old fashioned. I asked about the whiskey and he said it was Whistlepig 10 year. Next we asked Franklin about special dishes and he suggested the southern fried Mary's chicken with bacon gravy , which my wife ordered. I ordered the bacon fig jam burger with Brie cheese. Of course we had to have the pesto fries! Everything was 5 stars! We also met Q and Graham . Every single person we met was very friendly and welcoming. We also met Nate. He was at the bar and a regular here. Very nice as well. My wife and I both agree this will babe one of our favorite, go to places.

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Mia Restaurant & Bar - Cioppino

Mia Restaurant & Bar

4.0(388 reviews)
2.0 mi
Locally owned & operated
Private events

We celebrated our 30th Anniversary here and it was such a cute restaurant with an amazing…read moreatmosphere for a special night out. Isabell, our waitress, was an absolute gem -- so sweet, attentive, and kind throughout the evening. Our salad initially came with the wrong dressing, but she handled it so politely and professionally. We were happy to wait because we already knew it was going to be a great night. No pressure, just good vibes and excellent service. The bread with butter and olive tapenade was the moment I knew we were in the right place. Food highlights: Calamari - 5/5 Wedge Salad - 5/5 Cioppino - 5/5 (loaded with salmon, clams, bay scallops, and mussels) Short Ribs - 5/5 A perfect dinner to celebrate 30 years together. We'll absolutely be back.

Here to celebrate Mother's Day! We were a party of six, and the check-in process was seamless. We…read morewere seated immediately in a cute booth where the family snapped lots of photos. Drinks: The pomegranate martini, Prosecco rosé, and lemonade were all a hit with the family. Appetizer: The arugula salad was another favorite, and my wife and daughter were able to share it comfortably. One small issue our son-in-law's smoked whiskey wasn't delivered with everyone else's drinks, but my wife mentioned it to the waiter, and he quickly followed up and brought it out. Entrées: We ordered the salmon, chicken, pizza, chicken piccata, and seafood linguine -- every dish was prepared with care and seasoned to perfection (5/5). Decor: Plenty of photo opportunities with a cute, welcoming vibe. Overall: Great atmosphere and an amazing experience overall. Ozzy was fantastic, and we really appreciated the complimentary sorbet dessert at the end. Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers! If we're ever back in town, we'd definitely return.

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