First time here and we kept coming back. Service has been…read moregreat each and every time. Tried their enchiladas suizas and had one of the best whisky sours out here in Downey. All bartenders are real mixologists. Cody was a reason we have kept coming back but Luis and Birdy have just added more to the experiencia. As recommendation do come before 10p because they do have a cover fee for the club which will also give access to upstairs which is Kuduowl. As for parking it will be on the street for the most part they have a lot to park at a cost as well. Great place overall and service.

Our favorite place with my bf as it's only a couple minutes away from us. It is also the vibe…read more.. our bartenders have been great; Cody, Birdy and Luis. You can follow Birdy on IG @badbirdy and you can also follow Kuduowl on IG. We loved her drinks alot. Food is also delicious..I personally always go for their birria tacos booooooooomblicious!!!! My bf gets the enchiladas suizas, delicous as well but the birria tacos are my fav. Service is always great but honestly we have kept going back because of Cody, he made us a whiskey sour that has been on point each time. Not only we have had great service from but also from Luis as well my bf tocayo lol

Had a great time!…read more From the greeter at the door to the bartender, we had an awesome time. Didn't get any food - we were stuffed - but the food sounded inviting. Nice atmosphere for talking and enjoying drinks.

I'm new to Whittier and still getting a feel for the area, and wow... I'm so glad my friends put me…read moreon to The Vandalist. This place instantly became one of my favorites after just one visit. From the moment you walk in, the whole vibe hits you--the moody, neon-lit ambiance sets the tone perfectly. It feels elevated, a little edgy, and honestly just the kind of spot you want to spend your night at. The music is curated so well. Not too loud, not too mellow--just the right balance where you can vibe, have a conversation, and still feel the energy of the room. You can tell they actually care about the experience, not just throwing a playlist together. Now let's talk about the drinks... because that's really where they shine. Every cocktail feels intentional and crafted with care. You can taste the quality immediately--nothing watered down, nothing basic. They have a really cool mix of classic cocktails and modern twists, and even the familiar drinks feel elevated. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new every round because you trust the bartenders know exactly what they're doing. Service was on point too. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain drinks and made great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. I came in not knowing what to expect, and left already planning my next visit. If you're in Uptown Whittier and looking for a spot with great energy, amazing cocktails, and a full vibe--The Vandalist is it. Thank me later

If you're craving a good drink, just go here to cocktails anyone I'm sure you get along with a nice…read morecrowd and atmosphere people and the good staff that works through

I went here on a Friday to check out a new night, called Frescura, and let me just say I haven't…read morefelt a vibe like this in a long time! From the moment I walked in, the energy was electric and the vibe was pure fuego. The DJs, Fresko, Rich Spirit, absolutely crushed it with a seamless mix of Latin rhythms and party classics all on vinyl! You could feel the love for the music in every transition and track they dropped. The dance floor was PACKED. From start to finish. I saw strangers dancing like old friends, everyone moving, sweating, and smiling to every beat. The DJs didn't just play music they told a story, From salsa, cumbia, dancehall, to funky old-school grooves, that took me straight to a tropical dance floor in the 70s. I don't know about the other nights, but I'm already looking forward to the next Frescura! The venue itself is the perfect hidden gem. Intimate enough to feel the energy of the crowd, but big enough to hold it down all night.

Fun libations, spooky vibes, and all around great hangout spot, the Cauldron has elevated cocktails…read morethat are to die for. Service was highly attentive and made great recommendations, as it was our first time here. A great place to sit and talk with friends, lounge around, and get fun/novel "elixirs" We love a good themed place of drink, and we can't wait to come back :)

Stopped by last night for our fourth or fifth visit, and it just keeps getting better. My husband…read moreand I first came here for a dinner date back in 2019, and we've returned several times over the years. The last time I was here with my cousin, they were just starting to build the new section. I peeked in before we left and loved the green witch aesthetic. This visit, we kept it simple as we arrived close to closing time. Service is always excellent. We shared a charcuterie board, and drinks we started with the Wizard's Cup and Roses by the Stairs, then I went with the Blueberry Basil Bruja for my second round. All were delicious.

Came here for apps and drinks before attending a comedy show at The Stand up and so glad I did…read more Natalie was our server and she was awesome! Natalie had such a welcoming cool vibe just how I'd like every waitress and waiter to be. When I come back I'm asking to sit where she's serving. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. I ordered 3 Eastside drinks and all of them were fantastic! We also ordered the Brussels sprouts and bone marrow and wow wow wow delicious. I definitely recommend ordering the apps we ordered and the Eastside drink. My son ordered the Blood orange margarita and he loved it so much he ordered another! I've also tried the Rokka in Whittier and also a great experience! Rokka your employees are awesome! Thank you for the great experience always!

We chose this spot for Valentines dinner and it did not disappoint. The pre planned menu was…read moreabsolutely delicious from start to finish, every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The service was amazing, attentive, warm, and perfectly timed without feeling rushed. The ambiance was special that included romantic lighting, great saxophonist, and a lively yet intimate vibe that made the night extra special. If you're looking for a spot that truly delivers on food, service, and atmosphere for a special occasion, this is it! We'll definitely be back!!

Customer service was great. The drinks was amazing, and the ambiance was chill. Bar was clean and…read morethe bartender was helpful in selecting tasty drinks.

Great service and I got the best drink ever. Bartender was amazing and very helpful and had a great…read moreattitude. Ambiance was great. Thank you so much.

We came hear on a Sunday afternoon at around 1:00 PM, parking was available but limited spots…read moreavailable. As we went in we were greeted by a hostess and were seated right away at the bar area as requested. The bar was not busy but there were people there also eating, the dining area was pretty busy and the service was pretty quick. The restaurant has a nice modern Mexican style look, they were playing bad bunny and other similar Spanish music and the sound system was good and not too loud. I order the black aquachiles which were pretty bomb and not too spicy, it was served with onions, avocado, black hot sauce and tostadas. My wife ordered the tacos gobernador and they were served in a wooden board and a side of some really good spicy Serrano chile. We had beer as well. Pretty good restaurant, they have definitely improved since the last few times I've been there in the past during covid. I would recommend this restaurant. Next we will try the micheladas, they have been good in the past and I'm sure they are better now.

I made a reservation for 3 PM today specifically to enjoy happy hour, which is clearly advertised…read moreon the restaurant's website with listed times and prices. I come here regularly--about twice a month--and have even celebrated my birthday here, so I felt confident in what to expect. When my husband and I arrived and asked for the happy hour menu, we were told it was not being offered "because it's Cinco de Mayo." While I obviously knew the date, there was absolutely no indication anywhere online or during booking that happy hour would be canceled. That was really frustrating and felt misleading. If there are exceptions to regular specials, especially on a day that might bring in more customers, that should be clearly communicated ahead of time. It doesn't make sense to remove happy hour entirely without offering any alternative promotions--if anything, I would expect more incentives on a day like this. We ended up leaving without ordering because the experience started off on the wrong foot. Disappointing, especially since this has been a go-to spot for us in the past.

Our bartender was just amazing, he was so attentive and had some really good suggestions on food…read moreand got very creative with our drinks. Thank you Freddy!

i was a regular costumer at this location but my recent visit has deterred me away. the girl with…read moretoo much lip filler that was "helping" our table checked up one us max like 2 times asking "are you guys good". she made a face when we only ordered one drink for our table(we're recovering alcoholics) i added photos for reference. one of the photos was from one of our recent visits to this establishment and the other photo is from today's visit. i made sure to double check that the board size remained the same and the girl with the over done lip filler let us know that management decided to decrease the portions while keeping the price the same. the portion has decreased severely and looked like a splatter of jam. the attitude of the staff of the establishment is like they're too good for you. they denied us from a table we've been sat at before claiming it was "bottle service" only. take your business elsewhere this place is a joke

Tequila is half off on Tuesday !! Oliver is a the shit, one…read moreof a kind. he makes the best drinks and is easy to talk to

This place the potential to rated higher, however the service was extremely slow…read more It took 45min to get our drinks. Then another 45 to get our food. This may not always be the case, but it was for me. This place is very spacious so you never feel too cramped. Clean environment with comfortable booths, make a reservation to ensure you have a good view of the game or your favorite event. I'll come back another time to give it another chance.

First off, Amanda provided great service. She was friendly and welcoming. Being that we came for…read morethe R&B brunch, we weren't expecting the food to be so good. We ordered the brunch wood platter since it was 4 of us and we got a little tase of everything. It came with chilaquiles, steak, eggs, potatoes, quesabirria tacos, chicken and waffles, and avocado toast and let me tell you...everything was on point. Delicious! I would recommend Mandala to my friends and family and will absolutely be back! I ordered the sierra norte mezcal drink and it was perfect.

I had a blast at Loteria night Good energy, good Dj and…read moregreat drinks ! The black paloma was fire