Maria&#x27;s Bar and Grill

Veteran-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Toast has been on my list of places to check out for a couple of years, and a friend put it back on…read moremy radar back in April. Just a couple of weeks ago, my friends and I were considering our options for where to have brunch to celebrate one of our friend's retirement. Toast was one of the names I dropped in the metaphorical hat, and it won the vote of a few. My friends were surprised that I had named a spot I hadn't yet tried since I'm usually the "foodie" of the group. However, another girl in the group who had been here before vouched for it. I'm glad I finally got to try this place this past weekend, and I cannot wait to return! There were so many things on their menu that I wanted to try. A couple of the ladies ordered green chilaquiles, the friend we were celebrating ordered the Spanish Omelet, another woman I'd met that day had the bacon and eggs, another one ordered the Biscuits and grave with a side of bacon that looked perfectly crispy. I wish I had taken pictures of the plates as it all looked so lovely! I didn't even take a picture of my own food haha. I had my eyes on an omelet, one of the Benedicts or the Chicken n Waffle. In the end, the chicken and waffle won. It comes served with a little container of maple syrup with bacon pieces. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffle was delicious, though I did request for some extra syrup on the side. To drink, a few ladies ordered mimosas, one ordered an iced caramel coffee, and I ordered the Carajillo. I fell in love with this drink last summer in Mexico and do not often see it on the menu. I love the subtle citrus notes the Licor 43 adds to this espresso drink. It is very similar to an espresso martini, and theirs comes topped with a toasted marshmallow. I honestly wanted to try almost every item in their Tipsy Barista section of their drinks. I'll just have to come back that many more times :) Plenty of parking in the mall lot. It does get pretty packed during peak hours. Fortunately I had called ahead to put our group of 6 down. We went in on Saturday around 11:30. It slowed down a bit while we were eating, but started to get busy again after 1. Otherwise, we might have been forced to honor their 90-minute rule. All in all, a great experience from everyone in our group. No complaints on the wait, service or food. That certainly deserves a toast. Great job, Toast!

I was taken here for my birthday brunch, and it turned out to be a great choice! The atmosphere was…read moreamazing--lively, stylish, and perfect for celebrating a special occasion. I ordered the steak and eggs along with a margarita flight, and everything was fantastic. The food was delicious, the drinks were fun to try, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The only thing that caught me off guard was the price--it's definitely on the more expensive side. But if you have the budget and want to treat yourself to a nice brunch, I'd 100% recommend giving this place a try. Great food, great drinks, excellent service, and an awesome brunch atmosphere. Definitely made my birthday feel special!

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Eggs benedict and bisquits and gravy

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One Twelve Caffe

4.5(673 reviews)

1.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

Really good Service and nice atmosphere, cheesecake is amazing and coffee is too. Won a bet for a…read morefree coffee

Amazing service! As well with the food, I enjoyed it & such a positive environment!!…read more One Twelve Caffe

Inside

Yummy Sunshine Mango Mousse cake 1.05.26

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Steak and Eggs

Mimi's Cafe

3.9(1.4k reviews)

2.1 mi

Food was tasty and delicious and service from Tony was excellent! We'll be back soon!read more

Staff is super friendly and the chilaquiles were absolutely delicious! Thanks to Tony for excellent…read moreservice.

Mimi's Griddlecake

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Pumpkin Spice Muffins and Loaves, drizzled with a sweet icing.

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

4.0(2k reviews)

3.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

9/10! We ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict and the Chile Verde Chilaquiles, and everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious! The smoked salmon Benedict was fresh, flavorful, while the gringo boyfriend ordered the chile verde chilaquiles had such a delicious, savory flavor with just the right amount of spice. Both dishes were satisfying and full of flavor. The ordering process was easy: you wait in line, place your order at the register, and receive a number along with a color card indicating where you'll be seated. The food is then brought directly to your table. The atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. We sat outdoors, and it wasn't too loud, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy brunch.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the register and then choose a…read moreseat, and they bring your food directly to you. I had the Eggs Benedict with birria, and they were delicious! The portion size was just right for me. My boyfriend had the chilaquiles, which he enjoyed, but the portion was a bit too small for him. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Morning scramble and breakfast burrito

Classic waffle

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

3rd Street Coffee

4.0(440 reviews)

2.4 mi

I was craving a sugar-free latte and while I was on my daily walk, I found this café. I ordered a…read more sugar-free vanilla latte, and it was perfect! The coffee was smooth and it had the perfect sweetness. The service was great and I got my coffee really quick. I recommend you go and get a coffee and relax a bit where they have seat seats!

Came here today for a decaf iced vanilla latte with soy milk. I was surprised by how good it was!…read moreIt was a bit sweet but overall the coffee taste still came through and it was delicious. They use fair trade coffee which is really cool. The service was good, everyone was polite. They had pastries that looked good, but I didn't try any. My large latte was $7, which is average these days. I'll be back!

One more day of this fake coffee drinking not allowed caffeine #Decaf

Vegetarian Bliss Sandwich

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Front counter

Mandala Cantina

4.2(303 reviews)

2.3 mi

Speaks Spanish

Locally owned & operated

jenny was so sweet!! we had a great time!! The drinks were great and perfect! we ordered the…read morebreakfast tacos and with the salsa it was a great combination

gabi E was the best server! So amazing and a great experience. Would come back just for her.read more

Sin City refreshing

Mandala cantina

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Flan with a birthday candle

Porto's Bakery & Cafe

4.4(9.4k reviews)

2.3 mi

Porto's is the best ever with the best service too....and the breakfast empanadas are simply the…read morebest!

Christopher a busser helped me out and had amazing customer service , he was respectful and funny…read moremaking great conversatio. He suggested great food option. And gave us recommendations to try. overall and amazing busser

Pickup Counter

Plato de Ropa Vieja (Cuban-Style Stewed Beef)

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Mango juice and coffee

DIOSA Downey

3.8(1.2k reviews)

2.1 mi

Diosa has easily earned 5 stars from me and my family…read more We've been here at least 15 times for everything from large parties to dinner, lunch, brunch, and happy hour, and the experience continues to be consistently great every time. They also have a really nice private room that is perfect for larger parties, which has made Diosa one of our go-to spots when we're celebrating or bringing a group together. From the moment we walk in, the customer service is amazing. Everyone is attentive, helpful, welcoming, and genuinely makes us feel taken care of. The food is top tier, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the entire experience always feels special. I'm the owner of RHOUSE Barber Shop, so I know how important customer service and hospitality are. I especially want to give a shoutout to Chris, one of the waiters, and Gabby, the host. They both go above and beyond and really help make every visit memorable. The brunch and happy hour are easily two of the best in SoCal. If you come for brunch on Saturday or Sunday, you HAVE to try the French toast. It's only available during weekend brunch, and it is HUGE and crazy good. The flavor, presentation, and portion size are all next level. For me and my family, Diosa checks every box: amazing food, great drinks, excellent service, a beautiful atmosphere, and a staff that truly cares about the people they serve. After at least 15 visits, we keep coming back for a reason. 5 stars from me(Spencer), my family, and the RHOUSE family!

We came to Diosa Restaurant today, Sunday, October 4th, around 12:00 PM as a party of six…read more Unfortunately, our experience started off poorly because of the hostess. From the moment we arrived, she had a very noticeable attitude and made us feel like we were bothering her just by being there. Her demeanor and the way she spoke to us came across as very rude and unwelcoming. We understood that our party of six might need to be seated at two separate tables, and we were completely fine with that. However, the way the situation was handled was frustrating. She sat one of the tables down, and then shortly after had us get back up. Throughout the entire time we were waiting, it felt like she did not want to accommodate us or even have us there. Her attitude made the whole experience uncomfortable before we even had a chance to sit down and enjoy our meal. At that point, we decided to leave because of her demeanor and the way we were being treated. We simply did not feel welcomed, and we didn't want to spend our time or money somewhere where we felt uncomfortable from the moment we walked in. I understand that restaurants can get busy and that seating a larger party can sometimes be difficult, but there is still a way to communicate with customers respectfully. A friendly attitude and basic courtesy would have made a huge difference. Unfortunately, the hostess's behavior really put a damper on our visit. First impressions matter, and ours was definitely not a good one.

Diosa

Coco Risotto Salmon

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Fonda Maria

3.9(404 reviews)

2.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

We had such a wonderful experience visiting Fonda Maria, a family-owned restaurant filled with…read moreauthentic flavors, warm hospitality, and dishes made with love. It was especially nice meeting Ruth, one of the owners, and hearing about the heart and family behind the restaurant. You can truly feel that personal touch--from the welcoming atmosphere to the delicious, comforting food. If you love supporting family-owned local businesses and discovering authentic Mexican food, Fonda Maria is definitely worth checking out! Thank you, Ruth and the Fonda Maria family, for having us!

Ordered chilaquiles, and enchiladas. The chilaquiles were…read more..dry- to say the least. Sauce seemed watered down. Enchiladas de mole were okay, the mole could be better, it was a bit too thick, and shredded chicken was flavorless and dry. The horchata wasn't authentic at all. Service is good, they are attentive, and the place seems clean. Lots is seating, during the week at least. I'm giving them a 3 star because although food wasn't great, it also wasn't horrible, and for the price I was just expecting more flavor. Sadden to say, I won't be coming back.

Tacos Gobernador

Asada Fries

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Private spaces

The Chicken Koop

Food was great, service was amazing. Definitely coming back! Josie is a great server, she made sure…read morewe were taken care of.

Customer service is excellent And is very important in this…read moredays Please keep it that way Server Josie was the best

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Yisel V.

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5 months ago

"I was debating on trying this place today ,but I'm so glad I did because everything was absolutely delicious! The salsa and chips were amazing, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was also so good -- everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. I normally never leave reviews, but this place was definitely a must. Definitely coming back and highly recommend this spot!" read more

Roland S.

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2 years ago

I love this restaurant!! I've had everything on the menu. The family that owns the place is amazing and the environment of this local restaurant is so loving and welcoming. Come in a visitor and leave family! read more

Daniel A.

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309

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6 years ago

first time here. great location, easy parking, friendly staff and most importantly great food! ordered a burro pastor. it was prepared quickly and served up hot and fresh. i recommend this restaurant. read more

Laura T.

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15

13 years ago

My husband and I eat here frequently. A family favorite are the chile rellenos. I also like the chicken enchiladas, camarones a la plancha, and filete de pescado. Never disappointing! read more

John F.

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13 years ago

Has not been the same over the last year.. will try again, just because they used to be great. I wish they would listen to the feedback they get. read more

Brian V.

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14 years ago

Excellent!!! I eat here 3 times a week Very friendly people and great food Highly recommend read more

Sulem C.

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13 years ago

I love the molcajete and their home made corn tortillas and omg the michelas are delicious

Veronica B.

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15

4

11 years ago

Wanted to try them but gave up after calling them for the last hr and its always busy:(

Kerry M.

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4

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11 years ago

Best chili rellenos around. Once you try them, you'll be hooked. A long-time customer read more

HR S.

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3 years ago

Great food n great music. First time going to Maria's Tony is really friendly.

Jason S.

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3 years ago

Greatest food comfortable atmosphere great service

Maria's Bar and Grill - mexican - Updated October 2026

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