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    Los Amores de Julia

    3.5 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Not sure how this is part of a table?!!
    Oscar M.

    Let's start off with NO STARS for ratings. If I could subtract from the current stars displayed on Yelp, I would- gladly! 2nd time trying this dumpster, I had an even worst experience than my first time- horrible! Out with a party of 10, and unfortunately AGAIN, I had another very disappointing experience. One of the dishes ordered, "Codorniz "was apparently unavailable, and of course, waiter did not informed us/me, until the rest of the dishes were ready to be brought out to our table- 40mins later. Wtf! As pitty sympathy, waiter offered their menu for me to re-ordered another dish, I accepted, however, I felt the waiter breathing down my neck as to "hurry up and order". I asked the waiter for a min or two, waiter went for a lap, and 50 seconds later, he returned. I saw the waiter behind me with the corner of my left eye, feeling pressed for time, I did not order anything and my wife shared her chewy Casobarria tacos with me. Let me say, the worse Casobarria tacos I've ever tasted. I knew instantly, I would suffer from heart-burn, fuck! As everyone else was eating, there I am left waiting for heartburn to kick-in from Casobarria taco, and no real solution offered. I did seek management assistance, however, manager made it seem like it's a common thing for customers to complain for their lack of food service ethic. I would highly recommend the near by Chili's over this dumb called, Los Amores De Julia in Pico Rivera. Running out of an item can happen, especially during busy hours, but failing to communicate in a timely manner is unacceptable. Basic communication and attention to service would have made a huge difference here.

    Laura A.

    Such a cute restaurant with great potential, however the service unfortunately did not meet expectations. First, we ordered drinks once, but our server did not return to check on us until the very end of our visit, so we never had the opportunity to order additional drinks. We were also not offered water at the table. I'm unsure if water must be requested, but in most restaurants complimentary water is typically provided, and it's a simple gesture that goes a long way. Additionally, we were seated at 2:35 PM and did not receive our food until around 3:30 PM. nearly an hour later. The food itself was good and we enjoyed it overall. The portions were okay, though if you're used to larger portion sizes, you may find them to be on the smaller side. Overall, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and a lot of potential, but the service and long wait time took away from the experience. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars and hope to see improvements in the future.

    salsa
    Sydnee C.

    I have to start off with saying that we had some of the best nachos I've ever had. The service was great, they have a menu for english and the location is wonderful. They have the cutest cocktail cup (you have to go see for yourself). Once in a lifetime opportunity to go during dia de los muertos, it was absolutely beautiful, breathtaking and magical. I hope to make it a tradition with my daughter and me. Side note the churro waffle was to. die. for.

    Margaritas flight
    Sandra Q.

    Great food, The service was good. It gets busy Saturday night for dinner. I recommend making a reservation. Our table was really @ 7:30. They have live Mariachi during the weekend. They were really good. The decor and ambience was really nice too. Definitely coming back

    EL PECOSO
    Patty N.

    Found it in yelp and went to have dinner on a Friday evening with a girlfriend and I was so surprised how full it was. They had mariachi which played and sang beautifully. The wait to be seated was a few minutes. Big variety of Mexican dishes & drinks. The food was delicious, drinks were tasty and service was good too. There's plenty of parking. I will definitely be back!

    Chicken Mole
    Maria S.

    I had been looking forward to trying this place for a long time, but unfortunately it was huge disappointment , my excitement ended the moment we walked in. We asked for a booth and were told they don't accommodate booths for parties of two. That would've been fine--except on the way to our table, we saw multiple booths occupied by only two people. When I asked our server about it, she simply said, "I don't know," which was frustrating and unhelpful. The menu is crammed onto one page and difficult to read, especially with the dim lighting. As for drinks, I ordered a watermelon margarita, but it both looked and tasted like strawberry. When I brought it up, the server confirmed it was watermelon--but it clearly wasn't. My friend ordered a pineapple margarita, and it also didn't taste like pineapple at all. For food, we both ordered the chicken mole. It tasted very canned, and the chicken itself was bland, as if it hadn't been cooked in the mole sauce. The rice was dry and lacked flavor. On top of that, the tables are placed so close together that it makes the whole experience uncomfortable. Overall, I do not recommend this place.

    Cute aesthetic
    Gabby A.

    The restaurant was really nice with a great aesthetic, and overall we enjoyed the experience. The bar tacos were good, and my friend said the chilaquiles were really good as well. Our waiter, Eduardo, was great very attentive and friendly!! The only downside was the noise level. The mariachi band played here and there but it was so loud and it became difficult to have a conversation at the table. While the music added to the atmosphere, it was a bit overwhelming at times. Everybody was there to celebrate their birthday so every 45 min or so we kept hearing the dj crank up a songg!! And whistles and all types of things would happen around us . My drink was supposed to be served in a pig-shaped clay cup, but unfortunately it wasn't available. I did ask if a wooden chair could be brought over just so I could take a picture for my review, which would've been a nice touch. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance were enjoyable, but lowering the noise level a bit would make the experience even better.

    Cindy Z.

    I brought my mother here for dinner on a Tuesday and the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived. We waited several minutes before someone came to sit us. The inside was very cute and gave Tulum vibes. We ordered different dishes. My Gordinez plate tasted good at first, but halfway through I realized the meat was undercooked and still raw. I didn't notice at first because the seasoning was the same color as the raw meat. I informed the server and received no apology or concern. Instead, she bluntly asked, "What do you want me to do about it?" I asked for the food to be fully cooked and boxed to go, at that point I was over it. Between the slow service, being served raw food, and poor customer service, I would not recommend this place.

    Bianka G.

    My second visit and really enjoyed it this time around. We came for Sunday brunch and they have live mariachi! I made a reservation and glad I did because the place was getting filled up fast. Lots of small and big parties. It can get quite loud when the mariachi is playing but it's all for setting the party/good mood vibes We ordered cafe de olla to start and it was HOT and just what we needed on this rainy day. We also got complimentary conchitas (Mexican sweet bread) which was a nice touch. The bread was soft too which was a plus. For our entrees we went with the green chicken pozole (you can also go with pork), carne en su jugo, and habanero chilaquiles. The pozole was very flavorful and loaded with chicken, a whole leg and thigh in the bowl and plenty of hominy. It was on the thicker side but flavors all there. The carne en su jugo was loaded with beans and meat and those crispy bacon bits added good texture. It came with 3 of the handmade tortillas which were fluffy and perfect. The habanero chilaquiles were not too spicy and came with an egg- you can add protein for an additional cost if you'd like. It's a great place for a birthday! They will come out with a bday sign , pump out some music, and all eyes on you. The food overall was good and everyone was in good spirits surrounded by all the celebrations.

    Chicken MOLE DOÑA JULIA drenched in sauce and the sauce is not good. Pickled onion on top doesnt work well with dish.
    Chang L.

    Food: The Food here was an experience but not one of my favorites. Some of their entrees do not come with rice and/or beans as you might expect most Mexican restaurants, which made the portions seem smaller than they already looked. The chicken mole was one of the few options that came with rice but the flavor of the molee was not great. The service was ok but not what you would expect when you walk in and see the lavish looks of this restaurant. It is ver beautifully decorated and designed. It was thw best part of the restaurant.

    Got my food while everyone else finished
    Vanessa C.

    We had a large party with a reservation and were seated right on time in a semi-secluded section, which was actually very nice. It felt private without being cut off from the rest of the restaurant -- probably the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. For reasons no one could explain, the staff completely forgot about me. Everyone at the table received their drinks -- except me. Everyone received their food -- except me. We had to ask multiple times, and I'm literally writing part of this review while sitting at the table watching everyone else eat. By the time my food finally came out (at 8 PM), some people had already finished their meals. We arrived at 6:40 PM. At that point, I didn't even want to eat anymore. They told us my food had been given to someone else -- which didn't make sense, because I never received that person's food either. Later we found out they never even put in the order for the person who supposedly got my food. Absolute chaos. Other service issues: * Some guests received butter with their lobster while others (who ordered the same thing) didn't * Service was wildly inconsistent across the table * Other guests in our party began complaining as well -- so it wasn't just me Management then added to the frustration by claiming the deposit for our reserved area hadn't been paid (it had) and saying we needed to be out by 8:15 PM -- even though food was still being served at 8. They also told us there was no time limit earlier, so this made no sense. To make things worse, another customer was yelling at our group because they also had a reservation and supposedly paid $500. That's not something guests should ever be dragged into -- this was clearly a management issue. Bathrooms were also unacceptable: * One toilet didn't flush * Another had no water * The urinal was full * The women's restroom was completely closed The music itself was good, but the volume was inconsistent and randomly loud. Overall, the food looked good when people finally got it, but the service, organization, and management were a mess. This place has potential, but until they get their operations together, I wouldn't recommend it -- especially for large parties.

    This was the DOÑA PETRA. So good. Behind it is the mezcal flight!
    Rose M.

    This place is decorated so lovely; we had a blast celebrating a birthday this past weekend! The food and drinks were both incredible. The staff were very kind and professional. We all ordered different cocktails and entrees (shrimp tacos, birria sopes, salmon salad); they were all so incredible and we were so happy! Also- the mariachis were incredible singers/musicians.

    Raw shrimp ceviche
    Evenor G.

    Came in on a Friday night food was decent but stay away from the cevechi and shrimp My daughter woke up sick the next day she was telling me the shrimp tasted funny and when I looked at it I realized it was still raw not a good look. I took a photo of the raw shrimp.

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    Food and drinks are so good! They are super busy so service is a little slow but other than that, but I really recommend.

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    Se necesita hacer reservación?

    Para mi familia de 5 si hicimos reservaciones de adelante. Había varias mesas de familias y grupos grandes así que yo recomendaría para que pueda asegurar mesa para el día y tiempo que quieran.

    Do you have carne en su jugo?

    Yes

    Do they take tap?

    I am not sure, I paid in cash.

    On what days & times does the mariachi play/live music?

    they said every day .but since the canelo match was on they said after the fight .we left before they got there

    Do we need reservations?

    Yes or they will turn you away on a weekend if it's busy! Even with reservation we waited 45 minutes!

    What time does mariachi play?

    They do not honor reservations. They canceled my reservation and wanted my party to wait an hour to sit. They were rude and unprofessional.

    Do I have to make a reservation?

    You don't need reservation, but i will recommend to do it so just in case is a long wait for a table

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