Went to Ola to celebrate my birthday and had the best time. Paola was our hostess and she was the absolute best! She was constantly checking on us, making sure we had everything we needed, and she really went out of her way to make me feel special. I really appreciated her kindness, humor, attentiveness, and overall great energy. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure her guests are having a good time, and she definitely made my birthday memorable. I woke up with the WORST hangover but that's proof of how much fun I had. Totally worth it Thank you, Paola! read more

OLA Restobar - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Ola, is a place I would go to frequently. I use to like the ambiance & the food. However, I went yesterday & walked out extremely disappointed. Our waitress, Ale didn't bother to check up on us until towards the end. Since no one was checking up on us, we asked another waitress, Paola for ketchup & sour cream. Paola, walked by various times & never brought it to us. I can understand if she forgot but it's hard to do so, since it was in the early morning & was not busy. Also, since she was walking by various times she could have asked if we're ok & or needed anything (in case she forgot). However, no one approached us. Ale, eventually brought us the sour cream and ketchup but we were basically done eating. I truly suggest to encourage their staff to be more attentive & friendly towards their customers. It will take some time to go back after this experience. read more

Don't recommend this place. We came here to watch the World Cup match and had a very disappointing experience. We waited in line for almost two hours. The line was moving at first, but as soon as the game started, it completely stopped. They have a sign at the entrance that everyone in your party had to be present before entering. However, while we were waiting, we saw people being allowed inside because members of their party were already in the restaurant. That was inconsistent and unfair to everyone who had been waiting patiently inline. Another customer in-front of the line spoke up and told the hostess and the security guard about the situation, but they said there was nothing they could do and the host walked away and the security guard kept saying he just works there and does what he is told to do. The manager never came out to speak with the people waiting or address the situation. What made it even more frustrating is that the restaurant had a 90-minute seating limit clearly posted on the entrance door. That policy did not appear to be enforced, as guests stayed well beyond the posted limit while those of us waiting outside never had the opportunity to get in. We understand that World Cup games bring large crowds, but if you're going to post policies and ask customers to follow them, they should be enforced consistently for everyone. Better organization, communication, and management would have made a huge difference. After waiting nearly two hours before the game started and during the game, we left extremely disappointed and hungry. We were planning to consume. Not only were going to watch the game but my party and I were planning to eat and drink and have a good time. Never coming back here, and neither should you. read more

Still fire as always ... only thing the waitresses don't speak good English so it's hard trying to order and make sure everything is right. But the inside is always nice and it's always a nice vibe . Food is always fire and I try something new each time . read more

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So, a coworker and I were barhopping and this was our second stop. I had been here before - not actually inside but upstairs for a party. The only thing I remember from that last visit was that it was loud and packed. Not so much this time around. Walked in, right up to the bar and grabbed a few seats. I'll mention that there was street parking available but I had arrived earlier and parked in the structure a block away. Not the one for Porto's but the free multi-level garage. You can see it from the Porto's garage. Service was friendly when present. He was busy prepping which wasn't an issue as he was behind the bar so when needed, it was easy to get his attention. Not a big deal as we were busy talking shop. Food was ok. Drinks were better. Sometimes I like boozy and the drinks I ordered that night delivered. Imagine balanced so there's flavor but with a kick. Kind of like when you're home and drinking - and then instead of making a fresh new one, you just splash more into the already existing mix. Like I said, hit the spot. Not a place I'd go back to, to eat. But definitely for an adult beverage. Or ten. read more

I'm a fan of this brand, especially the Covina location, but I have to say I felt very disrespected during my visit yesterday. I understood that the venue was at full capacity, but it appeared that people were still being allowed in and out throughout the evening. What was particularly disappointing was the perception that certain guests--especially women with a particular appearance--seemed to be receiving preferential treatment. From where I was standing, I could hear conversations about who would be allowed in, which made the process feel inconsistent and unfair. I also observed a staff member who wears glasses behaving in a way that appeared inappropriate toward some of his coworkers. He was touching them in a manner that seemed to make them uncomfortable, which was concerning to witness as a customer. In addition, there was confusion regarding happy hour. Some employees told us there was no happy hour, while others said there was, creating unnecessary frustration and mixed expectations. Once we were finally allowed inside, the service improved significantly, and the staff serving us were much better. However, the experience leading up to that point was one of the most disappointing I've had at this location. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and works on improving communication, consistency, and professionalism. Food was good and they did honor the happy hour. I also enjoyed the dj but yall gotta do better! read more

OLA Restobar - Outside (didn't want to expose the host) - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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I went to Ola Restorbar in Downey on Thursday with my sister and nephew for his birthday. First impression? Big and shiny; very lively atmosphere with great music. Definitely a 10/10 for the music alone. I asked the host for his name but I unfortunately forgot it; he was very nice and attentive. Our waiter was also friendly and attentive, and overall the service was really good. The place actually gave me nightclub vibes with all the lighting and energy. I'll definitely have to come back another time at night to get the full experience. I ordered a basic breakfast plate with pancakes, eggs, sausage, etc. My sister ordered something different and after trying hers, I kind of wished I had gone with another option because hers was really good. My meal was still good overall, but the pancakes were a bit dry, so that's probably one dish I wouldn't order again. read more

We were having a great time at ola because the ambiance as good. The food was good. And we were really enjoying our drinks and the music. Our night got ruined by a waitress that was not very happy with her tip. She tried to make us feel bad which we did and gave her cash and she threw a tantrum and walked away mad. I don't think tipping is mandatory, but the problem here is people like that who act like it is. That was very unprofessional and horrible attitude. She is lucky we even tipped because our drinks were taking too long to come out. Or she wouldn't attend us at times. read more

They close whenever they feel like it. It's currently 10:20pm on a Wednesday and they are closing the door in our face with people inside and their website says they close at midnight. Extremely unprofessional to close two hours before your posted time read more

OLA Restobar - Front door - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

HUGE menu for drinks and food. There was so much, I had to flip thru like 5 times until I decided what I wanted. Seeing pictures just made it harder to decide. We were a table of 4, coming in right after the soccer game ended - so there was no wait. We sat on the patio because it was loud (and fun) inside. The taquitos and tacos are yummy. We tried the chicken, asada, and carnitas. Carnitas were my favorite. Try the Michi's! Great service. Our waitress was VERY attentive and helpful read more

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Very delicious food. Came during the day around 4pm on a Tuesday, wasn't crowded at all. read more

OLA Restobar - Shrimp fries, Carne Asada tacos & taquitos. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Managers Alonso and Chris were very unprofessional. "Absolutely unacceptable. We made a reservation and planned my day around it, only to have the restaurant cancel because of a FIFA game. If the restaurant knew they were going to prioritize the event, they should have stopped taking reservations instead of inconveniencing paying customers. A reservation is supposed to mean something. This showed a complete lack of respect for their customers and poor management. Very disappointed and will think twice before coming back." Mind you there wer3 20 guest. read more

5/10 Fiesta Platter - Mid asf, but honestly, what can I expect--it's from a bar. Bar food can be hit or miss. Cost - $25.42 in total with tax but without tip. read more

OLA Restobar - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Grilled chicken and shrimp skewers are the best. Service is exceptional...the entire staff, Carlos, Allan, Joslyn and the team are great servers. The ambiance is very comfortable. read more

We got here more than a hour and a half before they closed and was turned away. Mind you I was standing in front before my friend walked up and a worker stared at me and didn't say anything about how they were closing. soon as my friend walks up and we're about to go in a guy walks up and closes the door and tells us that we cannot come in and that they're closing because they're slow today and we see people literally sitting jamming ordering drinks if you're gonna close early close early change your closing hours, but you can't advertise that you close at 12 and then turn people away if they make it before closing time read more

OLA Restobar - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Food was good and BIG PORTIONS! Ambiance was definitely a feel good spot. Music was great and my mother loved it! Service was very good and welcoming! read more

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It's a bar and inside smells like ..... especially the bathrooms........ I was told the one in Covina is better. read more

OLA Restobar - Food was good..... service not so much. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

The food was awesome, we orders a variety of food, all good. Gerardo was our waiter and he was amazing, he had such a great attitude. Our food arrived on time, was warm and the portions were large. The drinks were exceptional. We will definitely be back. They have a Sunday brunch. read more

The lobster tacos and quesadilla...run and get them! Best kept secret! The chips are light and crispy and guacamole is decadent! I was in the moment with my tacos and forgot my phone in the car! We will be back soon! read more

The establishment is beautiful inside and out. It was clean and the workers greeted us with kindness. We were seated right away. They were attentive and brought out the food in a timely order. Even brought us extra utensils and came around to check on us. We came here for breakfast at 10am Breakfast is Monday thru friday 10-2pm they also have brunch sat/sun 10am to 3pm read more

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Horrible Leonela sucks Alonso has no idea what I was talking about I think he was manager or something .. we were there to consumed and they cut the inspiration real quick our waitress Leonela horrible service language barrier but if we will speak in English she seemed confused and in spanish she looked lost bothered idk her rolling her eyes at a customer unprofessional customer service. So much I can say but tbh not worth it had a horrible experience there policy don't match there actions and we had to ask our party not to come because they wouldn't let be in and people WERE let in the guest next to us that man child kept bumping into my friend he was so rude and nobody at the location did any about it DNT GO HERE you will waste your time honestly -0 read more

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$160 for 6 drinks served in plastic cups and an appetizer? Vodka soda that taste like soda shouldn't cost me 20 buck. I pay that for drinks in an elevated Las Vegas restaurant but not at Ola. Appetizer of the tasajo chicharron was delicious and I'd definitely recommend it. I like to spend and I like to party, but I don't think I'll come back soon. Prices are insane I guess it goes with the times. Loud music and big TVs the vibe is definitely there, just not worth the price for me. read more

We were extremely disappointed by how the managers handled our group reservation. After booking well in advance, and making plans around the reservation, we were informed only four days before our event that our reservation was being canceled because of the World Cup related business opportunity. Canceling confirm group reservation at the last minute, shows the lack of respect for customers who have already made arrangements and planned accordingly. I strongly encourage the restaurant to update their policies and ensure management is better equipped to address these situations and respect customers trust. read more

Server Camila was very unengage, she barely went to our table it was more the busser that was coming to out table, there was only like maybe 4 tables busy in the whole place. Being there for the 1st time she doesn't bother to explain the HH menu comes with a drink BUT you have to ask for it, instead of her asking what kind of drink with your HH order order. read more

2 is an accurate rating for this place. Good was really good, service was actually terrible. Asked the server for a good recommendation and she said "well I don't know I'm new". Ok then... The person dining with me asked for some limes, she said the yellow ones or the green ones ‍‍. Told the MOD on duty of the lackluster service, couldn't care at all read more

We were there yesterday to celebrate a birthday.... We asked to sit in the patio.. The staff were very accommodating, and provided great service. They do need to work on a better system on when they bring out food because they gave a few people the wrong items or items that belong to at another table. Some people would be really pissed and would be sending food back if they saw that their food was placed and left at the table for a while. Just in the time that we were there (2-3hrs) they did it about three times. All the items that we got from the menu were really good and tasty . We ordered the guacamole.... And we got one with little pieces of meat sticking out of it that were crunchy and were delicious. We ordered different cocktails, like the Cantarito, la Chulada, raspberry dreams..... all delicious And they have a very big menu! Mexican food with a twist.... Some classics & classics w/ their own unique take so all of that was fun. What I'm not so OK with is the fact that a lot of the items on the menu did not have prices. I had seen their promotional videos on social media like Instagram and TikTok., and I even went on Yelp to look at their menu ..... some of the prices on the yelp menu do not match the current ones ... and yes, I understand that inflation and all of that happened but all I'm saying is to be aware ! and it was not the first time I was there but the last time I was there, I was there for brunch happy hour and we stayed long so we even got like the next happy hour lol So I had good memories of this place and wanted to take other ladies from my little circle to experience it. So going back to the prices, a lot of the items on the menu didn't have prices so I would say be careful with that! Some of the items that don't have prices for example, the guacamole on yelp I had seen that the guacamole was like 12 inch change & it was delicious but this one was $19.99, I will say it's a fair price because it came with pieces of steak but all of these things will make your bill add up, so be careful and be prepared. The cocktails most of them were between $17.99 and and $19.99 i've seen or had cocktails of this price before, like in fancy restaurants so ok and the size are good and they were tasty, but if you're not going for happy hour, which they do have very good specials for happy hr specials but if you're not going for happy hour, then be careful! The part I did not like was that after we left home, we noticed that they add up all of the items that we consumed and if you have a bigger party, they add the service charge tip 18% and then they add the tax which in Downey is 10.5% so we are essentially paying tax on the tip and from what my understanding is, that is not the way it should be calculated. My mother is a waitress and she has to pay the taxes on that tip that she earned, which is why it's messed up when people don't leave a tip. So this establishment is either paying the tax for their staff, idk ‍ which I wouldn't be so upset about again because my mother is a waitress.... But more than likely what they're doing is that they're keeping that money and that's not OK. When I called to speak to the manager the next day, the person that answered said that the manager was not available that they have nobody on the floor at that time it was about 3 PM. And I said so you have nobody that's in charge of the facility at this time she said no somebody will get here after 5 PM and I said OK can I please have that person's name and she said very quickly oh, I'm not allowed to give that information I said why not that should be public knowledge, and she proceeded to say that she was trained to say that she could not answer those things, so since I felt that I couldn't do anything else at that moment, I told her OK please let your manager know that I will be calling back because I noticed that you guys are charging tax on the bill after adding the tip and that should not be OK and I even proceeded to say that I might call back with my lawyer because honestly by that point I was a little annoyed because she was cutting me off. I did finish off by telling her if you were saying that you're willing to take a message then take the message and don't cut me off. Anyways, like I said food is good. Music is good. I wouldn't sit inside. It's too loud. You can't even have a conversation with the person you're sitting with... outside in the patio, the music is loud but decent and the servers were very nice, the food is good, but I do not like how they handle this bill and what they're charging everybody that goes into their establishment.... So go at your own risk! read more

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We ended up here at 10 AM on a Sunday after the place we were going wasn't open and this came up as one of the closest sports bars. They have serious breakfast buffet spread they offer on Sundays, and if you don't w at that (which we didn't wanna eat that much) there was just a couple of items off the menu that were available while the buffet was going on. This place definitely seems more like a bar bar that also shows sports, than it is an actual sports bar. They only have four or five TVs and the main one appears to be mainly for DJs and possibly karaoke, and it was curved towards the top and somewhat distorts of the image unless you're looking at it directly straight on. The place definitely has an ambience to it and I'm sure it's a fun club to come to in the evening, but I wouldn't suggest anyone come here I'm looking for that sports bar environment. We just had drinks since we didn't want the buffet nor any of the items offered off menu during our time there. I don't live locally, so I doubt I ever make it back here, but if I did live locally, I could see myself checking it out for dinner or their nightlife. read more

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This was our first time here. We were celebrating a birthday for one of our sisters. It was an easy check in process. Our waitress, I believe her name was Paula took great care of us immediately with our drink and food orders. The food here was amazing. One order was big enough to share with folks. We had the ola pizza, a breakfast burrito, the carne asada tampiquena, the steak and chilaquiles, the tablita DTLA & Del Mar with flights of mimosas. The food was good and they had good music playing throughout the entire dining time. They have an inside and outside seating area. They surprised our friend with a birthday shot and it made her feel special ( thank y'all for that) I would definitely come back again. Thanks for the amazing service. read more

Stopped by for Friday happy hour. The food is genuinely always good, though the music and TV volume were cranked up way too loud. The real issue, however, was with the bill. Happy hour domestic pours are listed at $6, but we were charged $8 per beer across the board. When I flagged it to our server, she stepped away to speak with the manager, then came back, said "the manager was busy" and asked "Are you comfortable with $8 off?" as a resolution. I declined and asked that each drink simply be corrected to the advertised price. She seemed frustrated by this, but after a lengthy conversation with the manager (visible from where we were sitting) she returned with an accurate bill. I get that a Friday at 7pm is hectic. But systematically overcharging on happy hour drinks, offering a lowball settlement instead of a straightforward correction, and making customers feel like an inconvenience for pointing out a billing error are all signs of a shady business problem worth noting. Bottom line: Double-check your bill before you pay! read more

Went here on Cinco de Mayo (total of 11 of us ) we had called earlier that morning asking if we can take a kid and they said YES until 7pm, we got there at 6:30 and they told us no kids allowed. I told the manager (a guy with glasses) that some of our friends already had a table and that we had called in the morning and that they had said yes to bringing a kid but until 7pm and then I told him, at least let her (the mom) have a drink and then she can leave. He said absolutely no kids. My point is, why lie and say yes and then once we got there it was a no. We could have chosen a different location. Never again. read more

I have been here twice (June & July 2025). Dropped in since it was near the location of the conference I was attending. I was glad that they had a lunch menu because it allowed us to try multiple things at a lower cost. Food was ok, decent, seasoned. Good portion size as well. Place is very loud inside, even at noon, so if you're looking for somewhere quiet to eat...this is not the place. Service was fine. Staff checked in on our party multiple times. read more

OLA Restobar - Ordered from the lunch menu - two items. (06/24/25) - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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If I can give this restaurant a zero, I would. We made reservations for a large group and they canceled our reservation with late notice. We spoke to Alonso and Chris, the alleged "managers" and they were unprofessional and rude. We explained that this event was planned with invites sent, and they weren't able to accommodate us due to "The World Cup". Instead of letting us know when we made the reservation that they could not accommodate our large group, they sent a text cancelling the reservation. Completely unacceptable. Will not be going to this restaurant again. read more

1st time checking them out and it's basically a pescador spinoff the menu is identical inside is really bright and super loud they have a dj playing music so if your looking to have dinner and a conversation it's better sitting outside they have heater's its pretty nice outside they could upgrade the restrooms they were dirty and smelly and old they could do better and it's pretty pricey read more

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This place is not somewhere I usually visit. I was out with my sisters and we just wanted to have a quick bite and a margarita. I assume that this place is more of a bar vibe since they card you even at 6pm. Not used to this process for a restaurant. It is a loud environment so if you want softer ambiance you will have to sit in the patio area. They do have heaters outdoors but not sure how quick service is. Our waitress was great, I wish I remembered her name. She helped us pick a great cocktail that has cucumber agua fresca and tequila. It's not marketed as a margarita but tastes like one if you change the vodka to tequila. We ordered taco table platter that had 4 types: chicken, al pastor, beef, and carnitas. Hands down the carnitas and al pastor was my favorite. They're served with some guacamole and Mexican green onions (the thick ones) DELICIOUS! The cocktail stole the show. It was the thing I needed that was fresh, no after taste, and feels like you're on vacation. Thank you to the place for an excellent quality mini meal and drinks. The salsa that is served with chips is perfect! I would bottle that up and take it home. This place truly surprised me, which I'm happy about. Parking in the area is tight so you need to plan to walk a bit. Sorry I don't have photos but take my word on the quality. I'm sure more items are incredible on the menu. read more

The worst ola location. My friends and I came and it was super dead, therefore we did not ever get service. We waited 30 mins and seen people that arrived after us get their food and drinks while we haven't even received waters. The servers were extremely ignoring our table and only worried about all other tables around us. We had to grab a server ourselves to order drinks. Even then, 20 mins passes and we still haven't received WATERS or drinks. Again, tables next to us were already done eating. Insane, we left and didn't even received anything we ordered. read more

I was invited by a work group, it was in downtown downey I believe. Not familiar with the area but there were many people. The inside gave you club vibes with a Hollywood look. The bar was busy people were coming in and out. Active place. Not much chit chat from the staff, but orders came out timely. I ordered a Platter for 23.99. Pastrami pizza, pepperoni pizza, wings and onion rings. It was good. Pastrami pizza nice. I ordered my beers at the bar because the tab at the group table was chaotic. FYI, they do not split checks with a group. The waitress would not allow me, so I ordered food at the table but gave them cash. read more

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Always a great dining experience, love the decor and the ambiance . The service is always great our server was very attentive. The food and drinks are always yummy. Will definitely recommend and return soon.. read more

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Took a drive to their Downey location because i enjoy watching the Lakers game. Specially with a deal like this, why not? Sounds good - just to find out it DOES NOT APPLY ON WEEKENDS! No where in social media does it say that. It actually says "During EVERY Laker game". I am here today watching the Lakers vs Bulls and they didn't honor the deal! read more

OLA Restobar - Misleading advertisement - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Bruhhhh, come on $16 for Tito's and vodka???? These kind of places are getting out of hand... People if you like getting scammed then come here. I regret getting out of the house and having a couple of drinks. I rather go buy a couple of bottles and inviting friends over which is more fun then having to over spend in a place that's not all that. I could name lots of other places where the drinks are not over priced and they are not bad smelling.. I'm glad I didn't try the food cause I could only imagine how over priced that would be. Anyways first and last time I come here.. read more

I definitely feel like the sanitizing is questionable here.. we received our flight of Mexican candy shots on this soaking wet board that looked old and SMELLED like mildew.. it was hard to even want to drink. Even then the shots were hot, not even chilled so it was just not enjoyable.. for the price of the drinks here I don't think it's worth it.. We stood up from our table and went to the bar to order a shot and even the rags that the bartender wiped down smelled like mildew, just not pleasing when you're trying to catch a buzz. BUT they did play good music... overall, not sure if I'll try again. read more