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    4.2 (251 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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    Miguel R.

    In order to honor Cinco De Mayo, with festivities that were okay for me, I went to Mandala Cantina for Latino beats and Loteria--- otherwise known as Mexican Bingo, which kind of takes the red, white and green flavor of the game. But quick understanding the term suffices. As I entered Mandala Cantina, I knew that I had stepped inside a vibe of Latin frenzy and buck--- it was replete with a sophisticated backyard boggie energy. Or in other words, the carne asada barbecue had adopted an elegant, glamorous and modern Talum motif that hit with bright mellow lights, beige beauty all around and a good time fueled by tequila shots and cocktails. I was sat at the bar, but I was warned that my sit would be bellow the regular bar line. So I sat alone, and I could look up at everyone else sat from by de-elevated sit. I was ok, I had arrived late, I was by myself with no reservation and on a whim, so I took my corner seat and did my best to forget that I sat below everyone's eye level. The party vibe was strong and palpable all across the bar. In fact, I have been to very few bars where the move was to sit, yet, the music and crowd almost demanded that we acted like we were on a club, but sitting down. More clearly, I wanted to move and dance but since there was no space, and we were playing Mexican bingo, we were implicitly required to sit and dance. For those who did not, the party still pulsed. There was this huge Cantaro (Mexican clay cup or vase) with six straws. So like a fishbowl drink that is commong in Tiki or Island theme bars, but in a large Mexican mug. This guy was moving it around while he was filmed in a way where he showed the drink for six like Mufasa showed Simba to the residents of Pride rock. So I am basically saying that all the people in the bar and crowd found a way to honor the old school hits of Reggaton and Banda that dominated the airwaves of the spot. I could not help but beat my head back and forth when Oye Mi Canto played and the lasers of the spot moved around wildly. In short, it was an experience that can be described as lit. The experience of game play was also electric. As soon as you entered, you were asked to pick a card from a large stack. You were also required to get some frijolitos-- small beans, that did not jump. I put all my beans into my card and removed them as my cards were called. I came close to winning, and maybe I did, but it was hard to focus amidst the noise and bop, so maybe I did win and did not register that one of my cards had been called so its frijolito remain on top of that square. Regardless, of the lack of victory I expeirenced I was still very happen I went here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with appropriate festivities. After I soon sat, some tacos were placed in front of me. They were for my neigbor. I was honest and made them aware that they were not for me. After all a Mexico Hero-- Benito Juariez reminds us that respeto a lo ajeno es la paz. Or in other ways, respecting what is not yours equals peace.

    Steak & eggs
    Donisha B.

    So I wanted something that was a good experience for my little sister who just turned 21. The experience was bitter sweet to for us. So the Sunday we went was an r&b brunch. Are table to eat was incredibly small; no where to really put my handbag, the concept of a brunch the day club is really cool, but you have to pay a pretty steep price for it. I think it's a cool experience for a celebration but not just a random day. The food & drinks were expensive but good $14 dollars for 2 tacos is kind of wild. A bottle of champagne and 3 mini fruit purées was about 50 dollars which I think was probably to best deal out of it all. The vibes is kind of cool but it felt money grabbish. Like when you go somewhere and that take a small initiative and then charge you like triple. But with summer coming up I would kind of like to come back with all my girlfriends and experience the day club.

    Christine V.

    Brunch, but make it a full-blown R&B sing-along! We came to the Sunday R&B brunch at Mandala Cantina to celebrate a friend's birthday after seeing a few posts on IG and I'm so glad we decided to check it out. The vibe is the perfect mix of day club energy and brunch. Fun, lively, and just the right amount of hype for a Sunday afternoon. I haven't stepped foot in a club in ages, but this felt like the grown-up version of that energy and it made the whole experience even more fun. Service was fantastic from the start. Our server was incredibly sweet and set us up with the perfect table outside where we could catch both the indoor and the outdoor brunch crowd. Prime people-watching and great energy all around. Now for the food. We ordered the Mandala Wood Brunch Platter to share along with two bowls of the pozole. The platter is a great option for the table, but the pozole absolutely stole the show--perfectly cooked, rich, and packed with flavor. I also asked for both their spicy salsa and green salsa and we happily devoured both. We also went with the mimosa package which came with pineapple, lychee, and guava juices. Such a fun twist on the typical brunch lineup and honestly so delicious. Between the music, the great service, and the lively atmosphere, this is easily one of the most fun brunch experiences I've had in a long time. Safe to say this is officially going into our Sunday brunch rotation!

    Birria tacos
    Jessie A.

    Came here for Loteria night. It's a cool concept and the ambiance was different and amazing. Staff were friendly and on top of things. The down side, it was insanely loud in there. I came to play Loteria, chat with my friend, have some drinks and have fun but i was literally screaming every word to her. If i was dancing the volume would have made sense but i wasn't. Also food was subpar. We got guacamole with steak and at first glance i thought my friend ordered chicharron. It was so dry and crunchy like it had been in an air fryer to long. all that i could deal with if i could have heard my friend. If not for the volume of the music i would have come back.

    Terrible seating option.

    Unfortunate experience. Made a reservation for Mother's Day, showed up on time only for the host to act like they weren't expecting a party of 2. We were seated in the back corner with very unsafe, wobbly/loose chairs with loose screws and a small round table where you basically have very limited space to work with when food and drinks arrive. I spoke to two different employees looking to be seated elsewhere as they had at least 3 empty tables, their logic: "it's the way the hostess sets things up. We have bigger parties coming", the whole time we were there, those tables were empty. Food was edible but that's about it. Only person that was friendly and helpful was the security guard. Seems to be a running theme here.

    Tacos I think
    Crystal D.

    This was my first time here and I actually came for Lotería Night which was a lot of fun. Mandala is not a very large restaurant but it's open and clean and has a fun vibe to it. Most of the tables are high tops with hard stools (not comfy) but there are some lower tables. They seem to only be occupied by parties over 4 people. If you have back issues or anything that would be impacted by a small hard stools, request a table. The service was friendly and we had no trouble getting anyone's attention despite how busy it was. My party ordered their special guacamole with ribeye chicharrón which was really good. The chicharrón was crispy and charred and the guacamole was super creamy. The chips it came with were crunchy and thick which I like. We also had the Al pastor tacos which were pretty good. I appreciate that it wasn't greasy and that the salsa had a nice kick. Lastly we ordered the corn (I forgot what it was called). For me it was okay but I also don't eat a lot of corn in general. However my friend really liked it. The highlight was the Black Paloma. It was so sexy and delicious. I did also enjoy the Japanese old fashioned. (Photos are awful because it was dark - sorry!) There is street parking and a structure nearby.

    Shots
    Lucho V.

    Came in this past weekend and the place was lively. Great music and positive vibes. We didn't eat but we did enjoy mimosas and margaritas. Perfectly balanced margaritas made with high quality tequila. So worth it. Super friendly and attentive staff. We were surprised the manager Mauricio recognized us from our prior visit. We felt special and appreciated. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience. Can't wait to come back.

    Jetzany G.

    We were really excited to visit for the R&B brunch. The vibe was great, the food was good, and the music was fun and upbeat. The overall energy was fun and lively. Unfortunately, there was a very serious issue that completely changed the experience. The water pitcher brought to our table had visible mold on it. For a water pitcher to develop mold suggests significant neglect in cleaning and sanitation. I am immunocompromised, and something like this is not just unpleasant it can be detrimental to my health. Situations like this are not minor oversights. They carry real risk, especially for guests with compromised immune systems. I truly hope management takes this seriously and addresses their sanitation practices immediately. The atmosphere has so much potential, but cleanliness and safety must always come first.

    Empanada (crispy outside, flavorful filling inside)
    Genie L.

    Cute location, fun atmosphere, beautiful decor, friendly staff, good food and drinks! We came on a Sunday brunch and it was a vibe. Live DJ playing 90s R&B jams, which is always a good time. It's very busy so make sure you have a reservation. Do note that it's a 2-hour max, so make sure your party is all present prior to being seated. Denise provided great service and was super friendly. The drinks are excellent. Loved the jamaica margarita and passion fruit spritz. Shout out to Denise for offering to go lighter on the sweetness of the drinks. Guacamole with chicharones and tortilla chips were my fave. The empanada is delicious as well. Carne asada steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The rice was good and the beans were creamy. For dessert, we got the tiramisu which was good and the flan which was creamy and not eggy, which I prefer. I'm a fan of Mandala and will definitely be coming back.

    Mexican Candy drink
    Trini M.

    Husband and I stopped by yesterday night, kind of early-ish. We started here but went to scope it out from the outside first, then to every spot in the surrounding area. We just wanted to sit at the bar, have a few drinks and maybe an appetizer. Everything was full everywhere else, so we mosied over to this first spot again being the only place to have available bar setting. The interior was very nice. We were immediately helped by the bartender. Unfortunately I didn't catch his name. He had wavy hair, shaved sides, and glasses. He was phenomenal! The drinks he prepped for us were SO good. We hung out there for a while and enjoyed the ambience and music.

    Victor D.

    I came here for a watch party that was advertised by the restaurant. For that some tvs didn't work and the seating was not placed in a way that some could see the remaining screens. The food was only ok.

    Cinthia S.

    First time here, Denise was super welcoming and recommended to visit the lounge speakeasy on their 2nd floor and mentioned also the Beso nightclub. Food was good definitely a surprise with their molcajete and the ceviche not bad at all for the pricing. We did not get photo of our drinks or molcajete, darn it! Such a rookie move lol But overall again it was a good spot for dinner and just enjoy the night.

    D M.

    Had high expectations based on the star reviews. Was highly disappointed. Good menu was very small. Just a few appetizers, tacos, and a couple entrees. Ordered the molcajete and it was smaller than I've gotten anywhere else. The amount of meat in it was very minimal. Tiny cup or rice and tiny cup of beans. Not worth the $48. Service was okay. Can't complain. Ambiance was nice. However, the open concept is only good in the winter if you have heaters, which they did not. Won't be going back based on the food selection.

    Sopes, 2 servings and a generous size for the price.

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    Brunch was good. The Carne asada was cooked well. The waitstaff was very attentive. Music and overall vibe was great.

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    Ebil is always the best security. Mandala is great the line is big but if u make a reso you should be fine.

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    What days are rnb brunch? Is it just Sunday or Saturday as well? What time? Looking to book a table next month. Thanks

    RnB Brunch is on Sundays! But you can come any day :)

    What's the best number to get ahold of this restaurant I've called about 20 times and left voicemail but no one has reached back out?

    Since this is a restaurant are children allowed to dine with family? Or this a 21 and up only restaurant?

    I've taken my kids with no issues.

    Is there music or a DJ at night?

    After dinner or drinks - Get ready to party at the newly opened Beso Club! It's right next door, and the music is pumping. Head to the dance floor for some fantastic entertainment!

    Are kids allowed?

    Brittany, I didn't see any children during our visit (later in the evening), but it's a regular restaurant, so I would think that they're allowed with their parents.

    Are kids allowed in?

    Bianca, I didn't see any children during our visit (later in the evening), but it's a regular restaurant, so I would think that they're allowed with their parents.

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