Deeeeeelicious, we had chille rellenos (veriety try them)!!!!birria tacos and ceviche. Service was…read moregreat, attentive and friendly. For dessert we had cheesecake chimichanga . A gemstone in Bakersfield, I was in town visiting family and will definitely be back. Highly recommend this place!!!!! Special shout out to Rigo (the owner), he suggested the dessert.

I would say everything went well. I went there for a friends birthday get together. They have…read morekaraoke night on Thursdays. The service was great. The server was very friendly and attentive. I never felt like i needed to flag her down for anything. The food was good. The wings were a little salty for me but still good. I liked the carne asada tacos. I also had the Mexican candy flavored shooter. It was really good. They had really good deal on drinks as well. It may have been happy hour when we went.

Good food, friendly employees!! Got a full rack of ribs that…read moreme and my wife's were able to split and still had leftovers for the next night. The ribs were excellent so were the veggies great beans I went with it overall I would rate them one out of 10 I'd rate a 10 maybe an 11 God bless you guys. Thanks, Curt Carol.

While taking care of some business in Lake Hughes, it would have been easy to grab lunch at any of…read morethe 8 or 10 famous chains on either side of the freeway exit; but it was way more fun to slip into The Rock Inn and slip back to a time of home cooking and super friendly service that instantly makes you feel like family. The stone facade of this nearly 100-year old tavern implies major staying power, and the dark wood, very old-style interior design backs that up in spades. This place has seen many days and nights, and the staff seems to have seen every customer many times before. My server, Terry, immediately pegged me as a newbie, greeting me with a big hello and making suggestions about the food. They've got most of the usual roadside tavern options on the menu (burgers and club sandwiches, eggs and omelets, etc.), but the top draw here is the Tri-Tip and Pork Shoulder, both of which are smoked on site, and served as BBQ plates or 2 sizes of sandwiches. I ordered the small Tri-Tip Sandwich, paired with fries (though they have several other side options you can upgrade to). The meat is thinly shaved, moist and tender despite not being pink. It's glazed with teriyaki sauce and resembles the kind of roast beef sandwich you'd get in Buffalo, NY (beef on weck) or at a place like Brennan & Carr in Brooklyn. They also put mayo on the bun, and I could have lived without that (it's not necessary, as the meat is very flavorful, and the smoky accents do stand out nicely). Fries were standard issue, but very properly cooked and salted, arriving hot and crispy. They were great when dipped into the house-made BBQ sauce or the house-made Ranch, both of which came on the side. Over all, the sandwich and fries were a very generous portion, and the larger size (served to someone else nearby) was quite hefty for just $3 more. Now, I didn't see any desserts on display, but I had a feeling this was the kind of place where there might be some homemade sweetness, and I was right -- they had 4 house-baked pies available: Apple, Peach, Cherry, and a mixed berry pie called Fruits Of The Forest, which is what I chose. I could detect cherries, blackberries and rhubarb, but there may have been others in this sweet & sour filling that worked perfectly with the scratch-made crust that was buttery and savory and pretty much a perfect bite from the past. There's also a full bar with a nice selection of liquors and beers. If I didn't have to drive off the mountain and home on I-5, I would have happily spent the afternoon knocking back a few and chatting with the locals, who I'm sure gather here most days after work. This is a fun, fun place, and if you're traveling up the 5, it's worth a detour up the hill to grab some tri-tip and support good people serving the kind of good, scratch cooking you rarely find in a fast food world.

A Delicious Stop After the Farmer's Market!…read more Stopped by Mas Bella after the farmer's market and had such a great meal! We started with three drinks: the Tullum Bloom, Strawberry Margarita, and Strawberry Lemon Drop. All three were delightfully fruity and refreshing, making it hard to pick a favorite! For food, we ordered the birria bao buns, shrimp bao bun, chile relleno, crispy beef taco with refried beans and rice, and camarones with refried beans and soft tortillas. The birria bao bun was my absolute favorite! The mini bao is packed with flavorful birria, and I absolutely loved the consommé they serve alongside it for dipping. It's such a fun combination, and that consommé takes the bao to another level. I also really enjoyed that they make their salsas in-house. They served both a verde and a roasted red salsa with the buns, and both were delicious. The chile relleno was another standout. That melted, cheesy goodness inside was everything you want from a chile relleno! The crispy beef taco was an unexpected winner. It was served with what seemed to be the same delicious birria-style beef, so it was instantly a favorite. The crispy shell paired perfectly with the tender, flavorful meat. The camarones with soft tortillas were also really good. The shrimp were well seasoned, and the soft tortillas made them perfect for building little tacos.

Well I got here at 11:00, their posted opening time, the staff and a few guests were waiting…read moreoutside because the Opening person was nearly 15 minutes late with the keys. I had been bragging to my friends about how delicious the Bao Bun Tacos were and unfortunately they were out of the bao buns. I ordered the Tulum Bloom cocktail which I had in a prior visit but was disappointed. The cocktail was not as flavorful as the first time, it was presented in a plain glass with no floating flower. The first time I had it it was so beautiful in its presentation and delicious. Sadly not this time. Dimas, our server was great, the food good, but I was so looking forward to the Bai Bun Tacos.

I have been to their location off of Weedpatch Highway and loved them. I went to the truck that…read moremoved to Hosking and have found them to be spotty as far as what I would recommend. The first time I went I ordered a torta and a asada quesadilla. They were both very good. The second time I went I ordered a torta, asada fries, a asada burrito and three quesobirria tacos. The torta was not even close to being as good as the first time. My son said the burrito was also not as good as he remembered. The asada fries were awesome and the tacos were good. I will be going back for the fries and tacos.

Came for brunch at the birthday girl request. I'm glad she chose well. I was the first to arrive…read moreand was greeted with a smile and no wait for a table. We all had in mind to eat the brunch and it did not disappoint they have a great selection and also the margarita flight was good. The guava was surprisingly tasty. The mariachi was there and they came to the table to sing Happy Birthday and that was awesome. Are waitress was awesome and attentive. Definitely I will bring my family to this place. I shall return.

Great TASTING COCKTAILS are FOUND HERE ! I will make sure I come by every month for sure . The…read moremixologist , Luis had made skills with all my cocktails. This is the place to wear your cute little outfits and feel great while having down to earth conversations with the people you care to invite here .

Foxtail doesn't feel like Bakersfield. The decor, lighting, the whole ambiance is brilliant…read more Service is fantastic. They are attentive and prompt. No food here- drinks only. Cocktails are very well made-craft cocktails. They had 90's playing when we were there and it was great.

We just recently had our pond built by Buck's. We were fortunate enough to have Nick and Armando…read moredoing the build and I cannot express how impressed I am with their workmanship and pride of craftsmanship! The pond took just over two weeks to build and was worth more than the price and the time. They delivered a pond that exceeded our expectations! I work from home and was able to watch them dig and then assemble the pond. Throughout the build I would watch the two of them stop and take 5, 10, 15 minutes just deciding the best placement and rotation for a single rock. Just trying to make sure that aesthetically the pond came out as we requested and also that the pond itself provided a safe and secure habitat for our future koi. It is so rare to find contractors who take such pride and time in what they do. Nick and Armando were everything I could have asked for in pond builders and I am grateful that they are who Buck's sent to do the job. We are thrilled and have been enjoying our pond since the moment it started running. I am looking forward to many years of its beauty! If you are looking for pond builders, I have to recommend Buck's and would also really recommend asking for Nick and Armando. Seriously, you won't regret it.

What is it with the Koi community? I inherited the family farm in Tehachapi including 10,000 gallon…read morekoi pond. Buck's is nice enough and I sold me a giant pump I have not set up, some plants instead of supplemental pond clearing bacteria, a bs high dollar circular net to keep the plants sep from the koi that the koi love to mess with, advised me to turn off the spill to look for the liner leak which was terrible advice because the pond is super extra cloudy now and liner repair kit I'm afraid to lower the water enough to use if I can find the leak. I have money, a koi problem and need help but after contacting and visiting at least six "pond/koi" businesses in a 60 mile radius, I still have money, a koi problem and need help.

What can I say? Soooo glad we stopped here at The Botanist for lunch today on our way to Paso…read moreRobles. My husband commented that it made him want to move to Bakersfield which made our server Emily laugh. Limited parking in back and some street parking. We walked in without a reservation at 11:15 on a Friday and were the first customers of the day. Great decor, dim lighting, vintage looking furniture which does not sacrifice comfort for artistry. Our cocktails and meals were spectacular: Botanist Fashioned: 5/5-the brown sugar cinnamon syrup added a spicy bite to each sip which was unexpected and fun. Watermelon Sugar High:4/5-refreshing with watermelon juice freshly made in house and an ice cube with mint frozen in it. Seared cauliflower: 4/5-great appetizer for 2. The crispy chicken sandwich and the Botanist smash burger:5/5-Both had super flavorful pickles and toasted buns which always add a lovely crunch to each bite. If you're ever in Bakersfield and are at least 21, this place is well worth it! We'll hopefully be back someday. Highly recommend!

Great drinks Service…read morewas mid no customers. Dark lighting good for couples. Good spot for a cozy connection.

The best burgers in town; Cynthia, the server, provided the best service. 100% recommended.read more

I'm excited for future events. I'm going to be attending here because this place always has a…read morebooking for amazing performers. On top of that, they sell great quality food. They make amazing drink drinks, and fun treading cocktails. The service is good, and the owner definitely put his heart and soul into this establishment. They have endless variety of music and menu options.

This tucked away upscale blue collar Bar & Grill is not to be missed. As with all of Chef Lino's…read morelocations you can count on delicious food and good service. Britney was my mixologist today. She made a yummy Tito's Martini for me. I was impressed right from the start. She made my martini, then she noticed something wrong, she poured it out and started all over with a new glass. Now that's good service and attention to detail. Kieran delivered my order of the pork belly popcorn. OMG, what a delicacy. It was sprinkled with Parmesan and sautéed jalapeños. It was accompanied with red pepper aioli & hot sauce. The pork belly was crunchy and rich, the sauces flavorful. What a Treat! Try. It you'll like it! Friday nights they have live music inside. Friday & Saturdays they have Karaoke in the back patio.

We've been to The Pour House twice now, for the live music and the fun, laid-back atmosphere. If…read moreyou're looking for a true Bakersfield local hangout, this is it. The dive bar vibe is exactly what you'd hope for, and everyone from the servers to the bartenders is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food is a bit more of a mixed bag. The menu is pretty limited, with no plant-based options. I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo, and while it was very cheesy and comforting, it really just needed a generous amount of black pepper to bring the flavors to life. My husband had the Chicken Alfredo and enjoyed it. He also ordered the clam chowder, which he said had good flavor, but it arrived cold enough that the bowl could have used a little warming before it was served. For us, The Pour House isn't really about the food, it'sabout the experience. Great live music, a relaxed neighborhood feel, good drinks, and genuinely awesome people behind the bar make it a place we'll happily come back to on Friday nights. If you're looking for a casual spot to grab a drink, listen to some music, and enjoy one of the friendliest crowds in Bakersfield, it's definitely worth checking out.

My favorite place in town! I am so thankful to have a tiki bar located so close to me with such…read moregreat bartenders. If you are looking for a great community, look no further than here! Tiki Ko is constantly holding weekly meet-ups for tiki bar fans and I highly recommend the Explorers Club on Tuesday if you are looking for something to do during the week! They also have Mug Club on Wednesdays and trivia on occasion, so there is a reason to go for everyone! Just make sure you eat before as they don't serve food.

Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.