We went over the weekend to celebrate a birthday, and we had a really nice experience. Our server, Alex Ramírez, was very attentive and friendly. He made sure we were taken care of throughout our visit and was especially attentive during the birthday celebration. We really appreciated his great service and kindness. The mole was absolutely delicious, and the handmade tortillas made it even better. The combination gave the dish such a special flavor! Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back. Thank you, Alex, for taking such good care of us! read more

I'm going to start with the positive part because I don't do reviews and do not want to come off as somebody that just complains about everything. (POSITIVE) We had our reservations for a party of 16. We were seated within minutes of arriving, awesome! My first 15 minutes blew me away! It was my son's 14th B-day, the establishment looks really authentic! It took me back to restaurants in a beach town Mexico. Mariachi was on point! The ambiance was perfect! I'm looking around already planning who to bring, the next event, who I'm going to tell about this place! (NEGATIVE) After the first 15 minutes! Looking back now, this was the first red flag, our server didn't come to the table for about 30 minutes. My party was looking around also myself hoping we can get someone's attention! Finally, a server from another table noticed and asked if we had our order taken. He got our server to come and take our drink orders. After taking our order I let her know about the b-day boy and if they can get the staff to come out for him at the end of our meal. She said of course and that she was aware of the celebration. 2nd red flag, after serving our drinks she disappeared and didn't take our order. When she finally came back she asked if we wanted any appetizers. We said no, we would like to order our food. She disappeared again without taking the order. (FOOD) Finally, she returns takes the order, food comes out and everyone was looking at the plates infront of them kinda confused. I know what I was thinking, this is it?? The portions, the taste, the quality does not align with the price whatsoever!! I ordered their "house special " mixed drink. It barely had any liquor and it didn't even taste good. We finished our meal, we waited for the b-day celebration it never came. The server brought out the desert menu, everyone passed. Staff removed all the plates except our buckets of beer and drinks. We paid for everything. We finally ask the server if we can have the staff come out for the b-day boy because we see them going around to every table with a b-day doing the "bday show." And we want to hit the road. She said in order for the staff to come out perform we have to buy a desert or drink for the bday boy. I was thrown off by this because, we were not told that at all, and we had spent close to $1,000.00 at the table. The food, the drinks, and pictures we purchased. I told the waitress that we were going ahead and ordering a desert. She left we assumed to bring back the desert menu. When she came back she told us we had to leave because the next party had arrived and they needed the table. We asked for the manager. The festive mood was gone, been gone! My whole party could not believe what was going on. Manager sent out the party staff, they came to our table for 2 seconds and moved on to the next table! It was extremely rushed. Everyone was disappointed. read more

Los Amores de Julia - This is not including the price for the pictures we bought. And the drinks that were purchased before. - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Very disappointing experience before we even got seated. My boyfriend and I came in hoping to have lunch inside, but the interaction with the hostess immediately made us feel unwelcome. At first, she told us that seating was available on the patio or at the bar. I told her that I preferred to sit inside. She then said there was no indoor availability because everything was reserved. What was confusing was that shortly after, she also changed what she had originally told us and said the patio was no longer available either, leaving the bar as the only option. It wasn't simply that our preferred seating wasn't available--it was the way the situation was handled. The hostess came across as rude and dismissive, and I did not feel like there was any effort to make us feel welcome or clearly explain the seating situation. The music was also extremely loud, which added to the unpleasant atmosphere. At that point, I simply said "never mind" and we left without dining there. Unfortunately, the first impression and customer service were enough for us to choose another restaurant. read more

So my first experience here wasn't the best--they accidentally forgot to submit the orders for two people in our party. But I'm so glad we decided to give them another chance! The service has improved so much. The staff is attentive, friendly, and always makes sure everything is taken care of. We've tried the ceviche, tacos, appetizers, and drinks, and everything has been delicious. We've been back several times now and love trying something new with each visit. The restaurant itself has such a fun, lively atmosphere with great music and even mariachi. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or special occasion, or just stopping by for Taco Tuesday, it's a fantastic spot. Highly recommend--10/10! read more

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Amores de Julia is a nice restaurant to come visit if you are craving some mexican food. This is considered a fancy restaurant so be prepared to pay 25 dollars for plates of food and 20 bucks per drink. The food does taste really good I got the enchiladas de lengua and loved them I will be back just for those. The drinks are good too but they kind of small for the price. This place is a hit or miss as far as the service sometimes you get a good server whos on top of things sometimes you will get a bad server who doesnt come check on you. Pros -Inside looks nice -Lots of instagramable opportunities -Good food Cons -Pricy -Staff gets lost sometimes -Wish drinks were bigger read more

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First time here, drove from Torrance to try out this place. Reservation only and no walk-ins. Didn't realize this restaurant is reservation only. Super disappointing. Interior looks super nice tho. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I'm not a big fan of the "Kalavera" type of restaurants, BUT after months of avoiding LADJ I was invited to go listen to their Mariachi. I am so glad I did. The mariachi was absolutely fantastic! The food was great ( the test for me is always the beans) Let me tell you the hand made tortillas LOVE them! The whole experience was wonderful from entering the establishment to the table, everyone was great! I would absolutely be going back! read more

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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. read more

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We celebrated my brother's birthday at Los Amores de Julia on a Tuesday, and it was such a great experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everything came out fresh. Samantha was especially amazing she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. She helped make my brother's birthday celebration feel extra special. I definitely recommend this restaurant, and if you get Samantha as your server, you're in great hands! read more

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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. read more

Los Amores de Julia - salsa - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Great experience all around. No complaints on my end. Food was great and the music was amazing. read more

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Mai my server was amazing. It was my friend's birthday had such an amazing time. Coming back for sure

Very nice room, food is average, music is soooo loud you can mostly forget about talking to anyone at your table. We went on a Sunday for brunch and it was unbearably loud. Whether it was live mariachi (who were good) or prerecorded music, is was terrible. With that written, the people who worked there as hosts and wait staff were very nice. The bus staff less so, but they were working their butts off, so maybe have more wait staff. Would any of our party ever return? No, and they all said so. read more

Amazing atmosphere, great food and customer service was amazing Todo estuvo muy rico y delicioso! Gracias read more

Los Amores de Julia - Jamaica Margarita super delicious - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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This place has become a new family favorite. We found this one day on our way home from LAX and we've gone back multiple times. The service can be slow at times and it feels as though sometimes they quickly walk by you to avoid you asking for help but luckily at this point we know exactly what to order to avoid asking for much else. Although the service can be slow, the waiters and waitresses are nice. The restaurant is clean and lively. We have gone several times where there is a mariachi or some type of music. They also do sing for your birthday and make you feel very special. The food is what honestly brings us back every time. Each person in my family has their go to meal and it's phenomenal. My only concern is that we notice for certain holidays or event events, the portions are small smaller however the price remains the same. We went for Father's Day, and we immediately noticed how much smaller each entrée was compared to our experiences in the past and our most recent visit. Hopefully it stays consistent moving forward. read more

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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. read more

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Good service, Alfonso highly recommended Good food, coffee was great and chilaquiles read more

Los Amores de Julia - Great service, drinks, great food Alfonso it's on point!! Thank you - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Very disappointing experience, especially since we came to celebrate my mom's birthday. Our party of seven was treated like a table to turn over rather than guests. My niece's drink and food orders were forgotten, and the service felt careless throughout. The food was also disappointing. The carne en su jugo was loaded with onions but still bland, while the fish ceviche had an unpleasant appearance and strange texture. The worst part was being rushed out because of the strict two-hour limit. We were celebrating a family birthday, not stopping in for a quick drink. This place felt more like a bar focused on making money than a restaurant that cares about hospitality. We will not be returning. read more

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. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Got my food while everyone else finished - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Food was okay, nothing special. However, service was very slow. Had to ask several times for a cup of water. Waiter never came by to check on us once food was dropped off. Wish they would have given me an English menu. I know some Spanish, so it took me a while to figure out what was in the menu. Probably not gonna return any time soon. The restaurant looks nice, so it has that going for it. read more

Came for breakfast everything was delicious! Daniel our waiter was very attentive and had great customer service. We will definitely be back! read more

Alejandro was a great server! Super attentive to our needs and gave us great advice on what to order! We got the enchiladas and ceviche verde! :) read more

Los Amores de Julia - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

This place is an experience. We decided to go for Sunday brunch before our daughter flew back home. I had wanted to try this place but had heard mixed reviews. I'm really glad I gave it a try. First of all, the space is gorgeous. It's really rare to have such a snazzy spot in the neighborhood, so I really appreciate it. It was quite lively (read: loud) but in a celebratory, fun way. Secondly, the service was very attentive and helpful. There are even table side preparations for a few of the items which is cool. The food is great. Like really good. I had the giant some, hubby had the pozole, daughter had the shrimp mole enchiladas (though the mole was negra and it said it was going to be another kind) and my son had the kids taco. The reason there's only 4 stars and not 5 are two reasons: 1. It's expensive. Like borderline too expensive for what you get. I get that we pay for the environment and the mariachis and the table side stuff, but it's rather steep. and 2. The pictures. There's a guy going around taking pictures at the table like at a resort or a cruise. And they try to sell you their ridiculously overpriced pictures before you leave. Well we had already exited the building and were chased down outside to try and sell them to us. I found that tacky. Besides that, a nice spot especially for a special occasion. read more

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The food was great, and the service was great, but unfortunately, the $30 bottomless mimosas for 1 1/2 hours felt like a complete scam. I ordered the bottomless mimosas at approximately 12:10 PM, and at 1:15 PM, I was told I was cut off because the system would no longer allow the waiter to reorder them since the time limit had supposedly been reached. The problem is, 1 1/2 hours from 12:10 PM is 1:40 PM, so I was cut off roughly 25 minutes before the advertised time limit. I understand having a time limit, but the time should be honored if you're charging customers $30 for it. I'm sitting here writing this review completely fine, so it's not as though there was any legitimate reason to cut me off early. I simply expected to receive what I paid for. It's really disappointing because the food and service were otherwise great. Hopefully management takes a closer look at how the bottomless mimosa policy is being handled so other customers aren't charged for time they don't actually receive. read more

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. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Not sure how this is part of a table?!! - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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We went here for date night, and it was great. It was pretty empty around 5:45 pm on a Thursday, and it slowly picked up when the mariachis started at 7 pm. The restaurant is nicely decorated, and I felt that service was really fast. Samantha was our server and she was great. Very attentive and quick with our service. She gave us recommendations of what to get. The food was delicious! We got three sopes with carnitas, the mar y tierra, and enchiladas. We also tried the margarita flight. Everything was delicious! read more

The overall service was extraordinary. Our SERVER Alfonso was amazing.! My coffee never went cold because he was very attentive and his service was above and beyond. Thank you so much for employing someone like Alfonso. I will definitely come back for the great service I received. The food is definitely delicious and the drinks are over. Well amazing! read more

Los Amores de Julia - This is our amazing SERVER Alfonso! - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

We came here to celebrate my aunts birthday with a party of 7, but unfortunately our experience was not the best. They did seat us quick but once seated it took long for any server to come to our table. I understand that being a big group sometimes things take longer but it just felt so disorganized like if no server was assigned to our table. We did order some appetizers one being the queso fresco. Once we recieved it, it only came with two tortillas keep in mind we were a party of 7. On the menu it does not mention what it comes with I honestly don't know what I was expecting but definetly not two tortillas. Or at least for the server to mention it to me since I later did place an order for more tortillas that took forever. Food was okay but it all arrived at different times, I know sometimes being a large party that can happen. Hopefully the service improves I feel like it has so much potential. The inside of the location is really pretty and they also do have live mariachi. read more

Food was delicious. We had guacamole and corn riblets as appetizers, delicious. I had chicken plate, very yummy. Very happy with food and services. read more

The service was unfortunately terrible. Our server lacked customer service skills and made an already frustrating situation worse by arguing with us instead of trying to resolve the issue. She eventually felt bad and tried to make things better, but by then, she had already ruined my mom's birthday. It's not about being right, it's about making the customer feel heard and taken care of, especially when you're celebrating a special occasion. Why make things worse before trying to make them better? As for the food, not everything was salty, but some dishes were. They also didn't bring tortillas with our food, which was disappointing. By this point, we didn't even want to bother our server with asking for tortillas as she was super defensive about everything. Overall, the experience was not what we expected, and the poor service really took away from what should have been a special birthday celebration for my mom. read more

I'll start with the good, which was our waitress. She was so wonderful and authentic and elevated our friend's birthday dinner with such a wonderful and kind service. The ambiance is good - well decorated, spacious tables, music not too loud (except when they blast Gasolina for someone's birthday). Clean bathrooms. The food was average. I personally had the enchiladas yucatecas, which came with two enchiladas and cochinito pibil. The cheese blend in my enchiladas had hardened into an odd, somewhat rubbery texture. It felt like they had been sitting under a warmer for a long time. The salsa for the enchiladas was very watery. The portion of cochinito pibil was small. I also tried the sopes with shredded beef - the beef was okay (needed more salt and seasoning) but the sopes were so oily. It's such a shame that the food did not match the restaurant. read more

Front reception or the young Lil ladies are inordinate unorganized. They couldn't find my reservation. Food is just ok.

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. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Chicken MOLE DOÑA JULIA drenched in sauce and the sauce is not good. Pickled onion on top doesnt work well with dish. - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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I came here on July 10 and was impressed by the atmosphere. The menu is pretty small, so I decided to order tacos. Each plate was about $18 and came with 3 or 4 tacos. I tried the carne asada, fish tacos, and quesabirria. I was a little disappointed by how small the tacos were for the price. The quality also did not live up to the cost. There are taco stands that charge much less and have better flavor than all of the tacos I tried. The drinks were good and are probably the only reason I would come back. The service was just okay. I felt like since we did not order much, there was not much attention given to our table, even though the restaurant was not busy. Overall, this place is okay, but I do not think it offers enough value for the price. read more

Let's start off will what I ordered. The carne en su jugo it was a great but make sure to order it with the onions on the side. We also ordered the rolled taquitos de papas with chicken but we didn't find chicken inside of the taquitos. These were just 3 stars at best! We wouldn't order them again plus they are not worth $22 dollars for 3 rolled tacos! The ambience was good we were able to enjoy the Mariachis they sounded great. The service was great. read more

Karina Gonzalez was one of the best servers I've had at any Mexican restaurant. She attended to our every need and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Mexican food. Don't miss out on this great service.! read more

Service was terrible. It took forever to get a waiter to attend us, our table didn't have utensils, and one of the appetizers we ordered had raw bacon. read more

First time visiting this afternoon and the host Samantha was just rude. The food was good and the atmosphere was nice. Who ever the manager is hopefully they teach their front employees to be a little nicer to their customers. read more