First time going. Will definitely go again Service is great Food delicious Ambiance is perfect read more

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I visited Maclovia and ordered the chilaquiles with steak and the French toast. The food was tasty, but the overall experience didn't match the prices or the level of service provided. The restaurant has a lot of potential, but they need to improve their customer service. The place wasn't busy, yet we only saw our waitress twice--once when we placed our order and again when we asked for the bill. I would give this restaurant another chance because the food was good, but the service definitely needs improvement. They may also want to consider adding a few more brunch options to their brunch menu. read more

I had this place on my list for a while and was excited to try it. The food was actually pretty good, and service was fast, though there was a bit of a wait to get seated. I would have given this place 4 stars if not for a serious issue with communication and attention to detail from the staff. Our waitress was great, but I ordered a soy latte due to lactose intolerance. When the drinks arrived, mine had whipped cream, so I asked for a second one with soy milk and no whipped cream, my fiance kept the first drink. I overheard the waitress clearly repeat the order, but the bartender said they were out of soy milk--and admitted the original drink had been made with whole milk. This was extremely concerning. I was served dairy without being informed, which can make me sick. The waitress was apologetic, but this kind of mistake should never happen. Staff should never substitute ingredients--especially allergens--without communicating with the customer first. If I had a dairy allergy rather than intolerance, this could have been a much more serious situation. This felt careless, irresponsible, and unprofessional. Clear communication about ingredients and substitutions is essential in food service. read more

I came here at 8:20am it says open and the guy at the bar ignored us the entire time so we left horrible service

The breakfast selection was good. Both items that we ordered were great. They also had a mimosa flight that was good. Service was fast a good. Everyone there was friendly and prompted. The restaurant was clean and nice atmosphere. read more

Maclovia - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Today was my first (and unfortunately last) visit to Maclovia's. I had a reservation for three at 12:15pm, yet upon arrival there was no one at the host stand, minimal acknowledgment, and a noticeable delay before being seated--despite the restaurant not appearing overly busy at the time. Once seated, we waited another 10 minutes just to be greeted or have our drink order taken, eventually having to flag someone down. Communication felt disorganized, and there was visible confusion about table assignments. While one server was friendly, the overall service experience felt inattentive and dismissive, which was disappointing given how popular this place appears online. The food itself was okay but nothing memorable. The French toast was decent, the menudo was average and could have been hotter, and the chile rellenos were overly greasy and basic. After waiting quite a while for the main dishes, the quality didn't justify the delay. Overall, the biggest letdown was the customer service rather than the food. Add in very limited and frustrating parking, and it just wasn't worth the hype. I'd recommend coming in with tempered expectations--especially regarding service. read more

Maclovia - Chile Relleno Sunrise - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Let me tell you guys this used to be our Sunday go to family restaurant" But we are totally disappointed now !!! they take so long to serve!! when the restaurant it's not even half full " the waitress have such bad attitude!!! I ordered chicken tenders for my son they refused to make them till after 2pm . Then i ordered some asada tacos they also refused! We asked them if we can talk to the owner they also refused since hes the cooker ! Such a dissapointment read more

Maclovia - Restaurant not so empty - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I ate here before at it was a "C" at best. It is my understanding that they closed by the health department due to various violations such as vermin and cockroach infestation and unsafe food temperature storage though I cannot confirm. Good riddance if true. read more

I absolutely loved this place! The service was good and the food and drinks are amazing! It is pricey here but I think the quality is worth it because everything is expensive. It is nicely decorated but it is not a very huge place so I imagine it gets busy sometimes. I would definitely come back and try more food especially their Dubai options. Parking was also a private lot so that was easy! read more

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I came here on a late Friday afternoon and it was luckily pretty empty so parking wasn't an issue, and neither was being sat down! I tried the mango con piña agua fresca, it was really good and I felt like a great value for the price! As far as the food, I ordered a carne asada plate which was good! The only critique would be the size because I felt the portion was too small since I left still being hungry. The Dubai French toast looked really good though! Lastly, the service was pretty good! Overall, I had a good experience here and would come back! It had a calm and chill vibe, more casual. read more

This place is a hard pass I went in Saturday morning around 9:15 and was waiting to be seated in a nearly empty restaurant for about 15 minutes. The lady said she couldn't seat us yet because she didn't want to swamp the kitchen with orders. When we were finally seated they took another 15 minutes to take our drink order. I said we were ready to order food but we weren't allowed. Apparently they only take drink orders first. After waiting for drinks to arrive then they'll take your food order. Anyways, my husband got chile rellenos which were ok, the kids pancake meal was also ok. I got the take on eggs Benedict and the carne asada wasn't seasoned but the sauce they use was good. Overall I'd skip this place and just drive a few miles down to Gloria's. Giving a one star for the music they had playing though, it was so good lol read more

Maclovia - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I ordered chilaquiles with mole with added shrimp, everything tastes good, but the way they layer it is not good, because the eggs go either below or on top of the tortillas with the sauce and everything else on top of that. They have parking, restroom and bar to accommodate everything else. They also need to work on their coffee de olla, it's too sweet! The price is ridiculous for the way it was served to me. Almost $45 for one person is insane and I understand the up charge for the shrimp, but still I didn't enjoy it happily. read more

Maclovia - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

We were here to do a review to support local Businesses, and possibly cohost with them to drive clientele. We had seen that they were busy and closing til 2am but they literally kicked us out by 12:00am they brought our check and they told us if we needed anything. We asked for more chips and I wanted to order another beer, sadly they said we had to leave. I asked what time they closed and they said in slow nights they had to follow orders and close because there were no clients. read more

Maclovia - Decor - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

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Hidden Gem! The perfect home feel for authentic Mexican food! The staff is soo sweet and friendly. From ownership to the waiters! Came for brunch but now really wanna come back to try the mariscos, p.s they have real cafe de olla . The vibes here are so chill and they have TVs for all sports events. Definitely recommend and coming back read more

Maclovia - Chilaquiles Verdes - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

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The food was just okay--nothing particularly memorable. When our meals arrived, we noticed there was no rice on the plate, and our server didn't mention anything about it. When we asked, he said they had run out, which was surprising, especially since he hadn't told us earlier. He mentioned he would adjust the bill, but that never happened. Unfortunately, the beans were served cold. We let the server know, and while he brought out a new serving promptly, it was also cold. We visited on a Friday night, and while the restaurant wasn't busy, the service was inattentive. Our server forgot our drinks, even after we reminded him twice. Overall, the food was average and somewhat overpriced. I came in wanting to support a small business, but the lack of attention to customers made it difficult to enjoy the experience. At the end of the meal, we had to track down our server to pay--only to realize he had left without informing us. The whole experience just felt off. read more

It was our first time coming here and since we live close we decided to come and try out the food. Upon entering we waiting about 3 minutes for someone to greet us. The host came and signed us in and asked if we wanted to sit at a table or bar, he suggested bar since it was just my husband and I so we could get seated faster. So we we ok with sitting at the bar plus they had the soccer game so my husband was happy. Emmanuel was the one who took care of us at the bar and I have to say he gave us 10/10 service. We felt welcomed and taken care of. He checked up on us constantly to make sure everything was to our liking and to just have small talk so it felt more like eating at a family member's house which left a good impression on us. We loved our food and drinks and will definitely come back and sit at the bar if Emmanuel is there! read more

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The food at this place was delicious! I had the best flavor and just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The server was very sweet and patient with me. The ambience is really cute and a great date spot! read more

First and foremost Jasmine was our server! She was super sweet and came every minute to come and check up on us if we were good or needed anything. She also helped us choose what was good between food and appetizers. Super polite and friendly. Will definitely be coming back!! Thank you. I ordered some aguacates and they were fire! Spicy and flavorful the music and ambience is top tier! read more

Maclovia - Mezcalita flight and pork belly appetizers were delicious!! - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I wanted to really like this place and make somewhat of a regular spot. Checked them out to have some drinks and listen to some musica. I have to say that overall, It's just not it. The service was pretty slow and annoying. Almost like the customer but thing they are good at is serving beer. If that's all you're coming for, then you are good. Just don't expect to come here and vibe with some hotties. It was a SAUSAGE PARTY for sure. LOL Place was filled with old dudes getting drunk. Felt more like a Mexican bar like El Tenampa. LOL! Dudes trying to out do each other by paying $25 a song. I'm good. I'll have my beers and listen to the music for free. We stayed just cause we were already there. It took more than half an hour to get Mixed drinks not sure if the bar tender went on break and no one else could make drinks. But buckets of beer would come in a jiffy. We ordered molcajetes to share. And it was pretty disappointing. The food had no flavor whatsoever. The molcajetes, the rice, the beans were all flavorless. I had to ask for salsa and put that on top plus limes plus salt. Pretty much I had to season all the food. And the molcajetes were filled halfway with potatoes which all stayed there once we ate the other half of the seafood. At first glance it looked amazing. But was very disappointing. The best thing we had was the free chicharrones with guacamole they gave us. I mean after charging is 18% service charge for the slow service, it was the least they could offer is. The good thing was they charged us for the food and we ordered more drinks and food and they didn't charge us any more 18% on the next receipts. May return just for beers and music. Maybe eat somewhere else ahead of time. Or just stick to some wings or something. Just be ready to be in a room full of drunk dudes. That is the vibe. read more

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Food was great, came to celebrate my girlfriend for passing her Bar. The prices for the amount of food is good. Some can be questionable but overall I'm happy with the prices and food ratio. The service was amazing, friendly and fast. I definitely recommend! I had made a reservation expecting the place to be busy but there was no need, we were seated quickly. I would come back to try the rest of the menu and maybe order from their drink menu. read more

Tried Maclovia for the first time on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised--especially after seeing all the low reviews about service. That was not my experience at all! We were seated quickly, and service throughout the evening was attentive and friendly. The vibe was lively with a live banda playing, which added a fun touch without being too loud. We started with the guacamole and chips and papas bravas--both solid choices. For my entrée, I had the chile relleno plate, and my partner ordered the asada plate. Everything was flavorful, well-cooked, and nicely presented. The standout? Their homemade tortillas--so fresh and delicious! My only critique is the rice--it was a bit dry and slightly overcooked. The taste was fine, but the texture could've been fluffier and fresher. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely consider coming back. It's close to home, the food is tasty, and the atmosphere is great for a weekend night out. Would've given 5 stars if the rice had been better--but still, a strong 4 stars from me! read more

Maclovia - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

On our first visit to Maclovia, we decided to try the chilaquiles and asked for a side of papas. We didn't realize the papas were cooked with garlic, and they turned out to be absolutely delicious! We also ordered the French toast with plátano, which did not disappoint, perfectly flavorful and delicious. The service at Maclovia is also on point. The staff was very attentive and genuinely cared about our visit and overall satisfaction, which made our experience even better. We will most definitely come back and highly recommend Maclovia to everyone looking for a great meal and welcoming atmosphere!. ********* En nuestra primera visita a Maclovia, decidimos probar los chilaquiles y pedimos una guarnición de papas. No sabíamos que las papas estaban cocinadas con ajo, ¡y resultaron estar absolutamente deliciosas! También pedimos French toast con plátano, que no nos decepcionaron, estaban super deliciosos! El servicio en Maclovia también es excelente. El personal fue muy atento y se preocupó genuinamente por nuestra visita y satisfacción general, lo que hizo que nuestra experiencia fuera aún mejor. Sin duda volveremos y recomendamos Maclovia a todos los que busquen una buena comida en un ambiente acogedor. read more

Great food & service! Definitely recommend, had the Steak & eggs must try Ribeye steak Jazmin had great customer service. Will be coming back!! read more

Maclovia - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Delicious food and drinks the service a plus and live music...I love the place is a hidden read more

Maclovia - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

The food here is absolutely amazing and never disappoints--there are so many delicious meals to choose from. The customer service is by far the best I've experienced in years. The staff was always checking in and made me feel truly valued. Magaly, our waitress, provided outstanding service--she was friendly, polite, and made sure our time here was perfect. The ambiance is also incredible, with great music playing that makes the whole place feel lively and welcoming. read more

Maclovia - Good beer selection and mix drinks - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I recently dined at this Maclovia Mexican restaurant and left with mixed feelings. What I loved The food was excellent. Every dish we tried was flavorful, well‑executed, and displayed real care in preparation. The male waiter was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. His service genuinely enhanced the dining experience. Areas for improvement The female waitress seemed to ignore us on several occasions, which detracted from an otherwise enjoyable meal. Customer service should be more consistent, regardless of who you're assisted by. Overall impression We'll definitely come back because the food was fantastic and the positive experience with the male waiter was memorable. We're hopeful for the same level of service across the team next time. Tip If possible, request the male waiter again for the best overall experience. read more

Maclovia - Unprofessionalism - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Drinks were amazing, thank you Jazmine! Food was delish, the red salsa was fire on my sopes de asada! Music and restaurant vibes were great on a Tuesday evening. Definitely coming back again. read more

Maclovia - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

First time here at maclovias trying out new things since I live in south central maclovias food is great and service was amazing with Elizabeth she was really attentive to our orders I will be back soon thank you maclovias read more

Maclovia - Beer - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

From the moment we walked in we were greeted by Emmanuel and were led to our seats quickly, food was good, we tried the mimosa flight and our favorite were the coconuts and passion fruit. We ordered the menudo which was very good. The place is really clean & they were playing Mexican music which was a plus Definitely will be coming back soon read more

El lugar cuánta con excelente atmosfera , un servicio único de parte de Jazmine y la comida muy rica , recomiendo los aguachile y los tacos del viejo. Will bebcack soon. read more

Maclovia - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Magaly makes the best drinks. The food was exquisite and very reasonable price. Definitely coming back. Cheers! read more

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Tried this place out for the first time on Sunday. The place was not crowded so we were seated in a timely manner. It actually took longer to get our drink order taken but the food was good and our waiter was very polite and professional. read more

First time here and wanted to see what it was all about. Came a Monday when they opened about 10:15am well guess I should have picked another day. Tell me why everything we ordered they were out of! Like wth, wasn't even worth our trip. We first asked if they had menudo and if it was made in house our waitress said yes that it was very good so we ordered it. I'm a big fan of chile rellenos so I ordered that, I believe its called chile relleno sunrise, i can't recall but its the only chile relleno on there menu. FYI, menu is small very limited. Anyways we also ordered the dubai French toast with pistachios, chocolate etc. Well she comes back and tells us they are out of the menudo AND the chile rellenos. You would think they would communicate and know what is on the menu especially since its so limited. Well we had to settle for the breakfast burrito, which needed salt. And I am not a salty person let me tell you. Its no big deal for the price.14$ and if you ask for salsa its not spicy. It doesn't even taste like any kind of chile. This place was a fail in my book. Food, prices and restaurant. Cuz as we walked in it smelled funny. Like wet rag. Idk it just wasn't pleasant. We should of left as soon as what we went for wasn't available and when we saw ppl walk in the right back out. Should of took the sign. Idk. If I would ever go back. Presentation was nice I'll give them that.. read more

Maclovia - French toast - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

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Food is full flavor and made fresh. Bar drinks are also made very well. Friendly service and calming environment. read more

Maclovia - Michelada flight - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Today was my first time visiting this restaurant. The food was flavorful, the atmosphere was calm, and the staff was friendly. I especially want to recognize Elizabeth. She was not my server, but she was very attentive to my son and me. I noticed how she takes care of all guests, even if they are not her tables. She responds quickly and helps wherever needed. It's wonderful to see someone who truly cares about service. The food was good, but her attention made the experience even better. Thank you, Elizabeth! read more

First off, place Is dead. I Arrived with my family (2 kids & wife) waited to be seated but 5 minutes In, & Not a single Server came to greet us. I proceeded to sit down. i have a newborn so I went for a booth. Again place is emty. Only 1 table with an older couple also sitting in a corner booth. 3 minutes sitting down, waitress doesn't even approach out table. As she grabs the menu by the entrance, she yells across the restaurant. "you can't sit there.vThat's for bigger groups only." again, Emty restaurant, not a single customer in OR out Of this place. Bad customer service. to the owner, Ensure your staff Learns proper Customer service. A good business Runs based on customer experience. if your business is lacks Customers During Rush hours, Maybe start By looking into the Staff and the way they treat customers. read more

Amazing service! Evelyn was a doll! Food was tasty and atmosphere was great for the game

Service was really slow the day we went. The food was good but not so worthy of a long wait.

Absolutely amazing experience! The service was fantastic, and the food? Seriously, 10/10 - so delicious! read more

First time coming to Maclovia's in South Gate Food was so good!!! Our server Jazmin was so nice and attentive will definitely come back again! read more

Maclovia - Pork belly in red sauce Langostinos - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California