Delicious and LOUD! Party vibes and lots of space. Busy even during the week with people waiting to get in as soon as they open. read more

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I looked on yelp to find a local Mexican restaurant near my friends apartment. That led me to this establishment. I was looking for two chicken tacos, two Carne Asada tacos, and a chicken burrito. They only serve their tacos in a three taco combination. The picture shows how plain and lifeless those tacos were. Each three taco combo was $26. No toppings, no rice and beans, and nothing to justify that price. On the menu, there was a long list of toppings that it was supposed to come with. They did not have Jamaica to drink, so I ordered watermelon and strawberry Agua Fresca's. When I was given my bag, they forgot to include the drinks, and I had to ask for them. My total was $77 and I regret leaving them an eight dollar tip on top of that. This place is a total rip off. read more

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This place is a pretty cool vibe during lunchtime not much of a crowd but good music was efficient. I will say when it comes to the wings I would probably dismiss them because they're not worth $10 for four wings but overall a really good deal for happy hour and the margaritas two for one for $14 was definitely a hit thanks Jay the sweet bartender for the service read more

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It's very fun in here the music is a bit loud but we did have a party of 11 on a Saturday night ! I've only been to the Brea location before so it was my first time coming to this one. The parking is valet only unless you find street parking or maybe the other lots nearby don't care ? Not sure but it was $8! We had reservations so we got seated immediately. Staff is really friendly and the food was good just a little expensive. The bone marrow tacos are my favorite ! read more

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This place was recommended by a friend, and I'm so glad we came--Tempo Cantina was an experience from start to finish. The atmosphere, the energy, and the overall vibe made it such a fun and memorable dinner. I didn't remember the name of the dish at first, but based on what we ordered and how it was served, I'm pretty sure I had the bone marrow. It was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented, served with tortillas and fresh toppings that balanced everything perfectly. Definitely one of those dishes that stands out and makes you want to come back again. We also celebrated a friend's birthday, and the staff made it extra special by bringing out ice cream with candles, which was such a thoughtful and fun touch. Little moments like that really elevate the experience. Between the food, the ambiance, and the great service, this place checks all the boxes. We loved spending our evening here and will absolutely be back. Highly recommend for a night out, celebrations, or just a great dinner. read more

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Not worth the drive, time, or price. Tempo Cantina serves up mediocre Mexican food at premium prices--$24 for queso fundido and $34 for a carne asada plate you can get better (and cheaper) elsewhere. I paid less for two people at Holbox the next day than I did for myself here. The vibe tries to be Baja cantina but ends up all show, no substance. Service was spotty, they couldn't handle splitting a large party, and valet is $8--seriously? You'd have a better meal (and time) at Shakey's Pizza Parlour next door or your local taco stand. read more

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So happy to learn this place has closed... big win to the neighborhood that endured the loud noise and disruption coming from this place

This is a great place to come have a celebratory event, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, night out with the boys or just looking for a place with a cool vibe. Great tasty food options and service with a smile. Parking is very limited unless you valet. read more

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Celebrated my bday 3 weeks ago. the service was great I forgot the name of my server but she was awesome and attentive. The brunch menu was good, not as expensive as other menus. My only problem here is the words Bottomless Mimosas on the menu. When we ordered our server let us know we were capped at 7, totally fine but don't call it bottomless mimosas when it's not. I'm thinking call it "almost bottomless mimosas" because bottomless it ain't lol. It was Sunday 1 pm literally the middle of brunch service time, we had a big group, sad how much hype dies down since it was empty. Nonetheless, I had an amazing time with my company. Pork belly bites 10/10 as always I had birria and eggs and was delicious Guacamole and chips also good This place can thrive again if marketing strategies were changed. What do people love? REAL BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AND GOOD MUSIC. The front parking is now actual parking (thankfully) it's dope inside and remodeled. I might come back for happy hour. read more

Hey tried this place near my job! Heard it was fun & had pretty good deals for happy hour. Well hey it's a ok place. Only valet parking at $8! Not cool. Found street parking 2 blocks away with my handicap mom. That was strike 1! Ok mom likes to walk and do we did. Got there sat in the dining area with friends. Bar was pretty loud. It's only 4:30pm. So we ordered off the happy hour menu. All items each $10. Kinda pricey for happy hour so I thought until I saw the dinner menu. It's pretty pricey for Mexican food. We ordered about 5-6 different things. Hot Wings there were only 5 pieces in our order. Taquitos only 6 1/2 pieces. A scoop of guac & chips, shrimp ceviche with 2 broken up tostada shells - size of a small soup bowl. Then we ordered the 3 street tacos. Now those were amazing. Great fresh salsa Great flavor hands down. Food was ok but the size for $10 each ‍. Our server now she was great. She recommended some drinks and those did not disappoint! It was a fun evening but as for return visit. Well probably not anytime soon. read more

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Definitely a spot just for drinks and to look cool and then head home. Don't get trapped into buying food. This flight was decent and I particularly liked the Mango and Cucumber. Cheese fries came out cold after a while and the tacos were soggy. How you mess up tacos at a Mexican spot lol. Servers are nice at least. read more

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Ok, so my girlfriend and I came to have dinner and the food is pretty good but over c on cutting board and let me tell you about the seating... it's very very HORRIBLE, on both sides of me I am almost elbow to elbow. Listening to both sides from each tables conversations is not good or cool. read more

We went early when they opened! The service was slow. For a Mexican restaurant you don't even get chips and salsa. We ordered chips and salsa and we're charged extra for another cup of salsa! We got the 13.00 lunch specials that rang up at 15.00?? For 2 people 2 lunch specials and a bottle of coke came to 50.00. Oh the chips. And...I didn't eat my food...was not good!! I do not recommend on the food alone. There are alot of Mexican restaurants in Downey. The place is cute but food is bad...and we eat out very often #downeynative read more

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The law enforcement discount has unfortunately been discontinued, according to the manager at this location. However, the hospitality was excellent. We had the pleasure of being served by Johan--he was hilarious and made our evening smooth and enjoyable. read more

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Came here cause I was in the area and luckily it was happy hour on a Saturday until 6 pm. Parking can be difficult, but you can find some in the nearby residential or it's $8 for valet. Very loud music and dark interior, service was fast though. Food was only okay, drink was decent for the price. Probably wouldn't come back though, was very average read more

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If you're craving Mexican food that actually slaps, Mr. Tempo in Downey is the move. The place has that lively, colorful energy that just pulls you in -- music vibing, plates flying out of the kitchen smelling like pure temptation. And shoutout to Itsia, our waitress -- she was the star of the night. Super friendly, on top of everything, and honestly made the whole experience feel extra special. You know when someone is just genuinely good at hospitality? Yeah. That. If you want great Mexican food, strong vibes, and standout service, Mr. Tempo in Downey is where you want to land. Go hungry. You're gonna need the extra room. read more

As my first time I wanted to strongly give 5 stars but due to our waitress forgetting about us as soon as we ordered it's hard to give a 5 star or even anything over a 1 because we literally had to call for help each and every time Mind you we didn't receive our drinks until MID entree...almost when we were done eating...and it wasn't even that busy... Food definitely authentic with great taste.. and cooked to perfection....and the ambience is hella dope but customer service SUCKS ASS !! The manager should NOT be doing it all (while pregnant) it's a TEAM guys get it right to match the awesomeness you guys have.. I'll try again soon.. read more

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Didn't have reservations but good thing we cane in early. Took out of towners in this place to experience SoCal's tacos. The food & drinks were bomb! You cannot go wrong with anything you order. Place looked really cool, we sat outside and it was cool during that day. There is valet parking in case you cannot find street parking. read more

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Hands down to Ms.Miriam, she was absolutely amazing at serving us tonight. When we asked to change our food orders (due self reasons) she did not hesitate in making us happy. Going above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with our meals. Not once did she frown or make a bad comment towards us. She kept a smile on her face and had such a bubbly attitude towards us. We are so happy with our service tonight and will be coming back again. Keep up the great work. read more

Food was your average tasting tacos & nachos. My friend & I were busy yapping & drinking that I didn't even get to take a pic of our margs! Service was a bit slow since the place was busy, given it was a little past happy hour. Pretty loud, games playing on every television, so I hope you don't mind yelling a bit to get your points across to whoever you're with. read more

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Had a rude stuck up waitress who almost ruined my night here throwing the plate on the countertop Not making eye contact being so rude and nasty but aldo made it great and was so helpful and attentive and payed attention/listened to all of my concerns. Made my night with my girlfriend better . The birria tacos and drinks were delicious read more

First up -- the margarita flight, colorful and refreshing . Then we had spicy aguachiles . Crispy taquitos loaded with flavor . And of course, the star -- birria tacos with all the cheesy goodness . That's Tempo Cantina in Downey -- a must-try spot!. Also love the colorful and artistic atmosphere at this location. read more

We were here to celebrate my friends birthday and we got rounds of shots no one came out to sing to her but yet the party next to us got all the bartenders to sing. Service is terrible. We waited over an hr for our drinks and the minute we ask for the manager she doesn't come until an he later . We tell The manager we've been waiting she says we're busy. Mind you it's a Sunday no is really here no one is at the bar, she admits that she's a terrible manager. She says I've been waiting for it to hit happy hr so I can give you the deal ... there's no communication. Don't come here! Save your money!! Sushi sucks, tacos suck!! read more

Our server Erika was great! She went above and beyond to make our dining experience awesome! And the food was awesome, too. I got a Ginger Mojito mocktail, an Ensenada shrimp burrito, and shared some dirty fries, and it came out fast! read more

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It's only right that I start with a because that's exactly what this place is: fire! A delicious, robust adventure of amazing Mexican cuisine and thoughtfully crafted drinks. The service was top tier, friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The ambience was vibrant yet cozy, with the perfect mix of energy and comfort. My wife and I had an incredible time, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Eat here a lot. Good food. Great music and vibe. Love it! Service is good. Will always come back here.

Really good food the people who work here are nice God bless them the people who come here are nice God bless them they keep this place clean Blaca the waiter shes nice God bless her read more

2nd Review So I returned to the restaurant for my second time, this time on a Friday night. It was pretty crowded, but we were seated right away. Service was fairly quick too, so I appreciated that. It was also happy hour as well. It's a vibe at night. The paint inside glows and looks really cool. They have a DJ playing good music, and if you're seated outside they have the heat lamps. The drinks were pretty good. The food was definitely better this time around. Me and everyone at my table enjoyed our meals very much. I had 3 tacos (chicken, asada, and al pastor). All were good but my favorite along with everyone else's was the beef (asada) because they were so flavorful and delicious. Although I didn't try the enchiladas, my friends said they were really good. The only downfall I had this night was the fact that there was a line to enter the valet parking lot, and it was moving very slowly, so I parked elsewhere, leading to my car and several others being towed, so be aware! read more

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I strongly recommend this restaurant you will have fun. The people are great. You can enjoy Thursday games also so you can enjoy Monday night football. read more

Tempo Cantina - Downey - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Oh hell no. Just left and we had the worst service unfortunately because the food is good but what happened will keep us from returning. Honestly everything seemed fine up until we ordered and were waiting for our food. My wife's entree came out first, followed by a side of fries. And then I literally sat for what seemed like 20-30 minutes watching her eat with my entree nowhere in sight. Our waitress didn't come and check on us. She didn't refill our waters, she didn't even pop up to say something like, "hey sorry for the delay" SOMETHING. Finally after waiting for a long time, and after my wife pretty much finished her food (she wanted to wait for mine to come out but hers would have been cold by that time), my surf n turf came out. Our waitress who sat us and who was the one who took our order, yeah she didn't bring it...it was somebody else and all she said was "sorry" no explanation. Nada. And then our waitress popped up to ask if everything was alright. Like ya pa que? And when I asked for the check she responded with a "yeah" like with attitude. Used to come a lot pre COVID too but it isn't the same. Se le subió al Mr. Tempo. Never again. read more

Chose this place for a Christmas celebration with my coworkers and it is definitely worth it for the drink and appetizers happy hour! The servers were very attentive and checked in on us often. Food wise I thought it was pretty tasty, but hoped for a little larger portion sizes. I had the surf and turf burrito that came with some fries and multiple dipping sauce. The burrito itself was a little dry and I wish there was some rice in it. I would definitely want to come back and check out some other items off of their menu. The ambiance here is definitely the best part! I loved the outdoor seating area and lights everywhere. The music was good as well. One con of this place is that they have a large parking lot, but it is valet only! So beware. There is some street parking which I was able to find around the block. read more

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Friday night 9/19/25 my wife, friend, and I came here and it was a disaster from the moment we walked in. The manager hovered over the host when we walked in to put our names down. It was like we were some kind of problem while deciding where to seat us, then stuck us right by the exit door. Before we even ordered, a photographer came over and snapped our picture for no reason. We never saw those photos again and the whole thing felt shady and uncomfortable. The food service was a joke. My wife's chicken wet burrito--supposed to be an entrée--showed up first, way before any appetizers. It was covered in sesame seeds, radish, and a white sauce that tasted like Alfredo. We waited 15-20 minutes with no sign of our server. When she finally showed up and we explained the issue, she immediately copped an attitude and called the manager. The manager showed up just as cold, no apology, no real fix, just a rushed replacement. Meanwhile we sat there with empty water glasses, no refills, no extra plates for sharing appetizers, nothing. Oh not to mention I ordered chicken nachos with everything on the side. As the chicken was thrown in one scoop in the middle. We threw away $141 on gross food, pre-made margarita flights, and greasy chicken quesadillas that were wetter than the birria tacos. The staff was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. Never again. Absolute waste of time and money. Another thing; as I'm reading other reviews it's clear this is RACISM read more

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Love the staff attention to bringing the food and drinks fast. Got the gordo nachos and Korean tacos and they where so good. The drinks can ever go wrong with their margarita flights. read more

Thank you Miriam for this amazing Birthday experience for my friend! Ask for Miriam for the best customer service! read more

Tempo Cantina - Downey - Thankyou Miriam for this amazing experience celebrating my friends Birthday! Ask for Miriam if you ever need the best service in Tempo! - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

We were celebrating our colleague's birthday lunch here. We wanted to go to a place which could host the 9 of us and we wanted somewhere we hadn't been to before as a group. Hence, Tempo. -Table side presentation on the Tomahawk by the manager was very good! It was quite a fireworks show! Meat itself was tender. Portion was ginormous! Bone was easy pickings for my colleague with a dog! *Note* Preparation time on this dish was 45 minute. Be forewarned! -Sushi boat is such a unique concept. Sushi was delicious!!! Hot Cheeto one packed a punch! -Pork Belly bites were so unique. Sauce that came along with this appetizer was kickass! -Cocktails were very good according to my colleagues. -Service by Jay (sp?) the bartender and staff was very good. Food arrived quickly. Cocktails were also flowing smoothly. -Valet parking is a ripoff in Downey. Haha. (-1) Good food, good drinks, fun atmosphere. I recommend! read more

Tempo Cantina - Downey - Tomahawk. Table side preparation/presentation by the manager! - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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The service was not top tier the waitresses didn't get everything I asked for and after I was done with my drink she didn't even bother asking me if I wanted another drink and she would help out other tables before ours plus half the girls are to busy socializing. Not to mention two girls that work there while my party and I were in the bathroom kept banging on the stalls and being loud for no reason. This was our first Time back since a year and now I remember exactly why my party and I stopped coming to this location all together needless to say we won't be coming back. The mucho loco fries could have been better they were slightly cold probably would have tasted better if they were hot. And the drinks are not worth the price. All juice and not enough alcohol! read more

Everything was great. Recommend the birria tacos. La chingonsita was delicious. Would opt out on the oysters they lacked flavor and had to put a lot of tapatío . read more

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I think I like the place the costa adult shrimp is bomb. The happy hour menu is great!! read more

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came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised by their options. they also serve sushi! f o o d s : bone marrow tacos (3) - 10/10 super fatty and oily but so yummy. this was one of the best things that I ordered from the other three. with the bone marrow, there's asada, cheese, and pickled red onions! birria dirty fries - 8/10 topped with a runny sunny side egg, there was cheese and quite a decent amount of birria! was a good choice for finger food. ensenada lemon roll - 7/10 topped with a thin slice of lemon, I usually like to eat it whole with the lemon on top. it adds a tart-like flavor. very filling, I got so full after like 3 pieces. s e r v i c e : our server was very attentive and was a bit humorous with us which was nice! we had a birthday cake and i asked if he had a lighter, and came back with those large kitchen torches. v i b e s: the area is decorated in this graffiti style throughout the floors, walls, and even restroom doors. lowkey missed where the women's restroom was since it was covered in the art LOL. def a fun late night place too since they have lots of happy hours deals. read more

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I finally tried this place for my niece's birthday. Everything about it was a plus. Drinks (alcohol)- pomegranate & watermelon margaritas were refreshing yummy & so was the Mexican shot Food: Guacamole was well seasoned. Salsa had a good kick. Chips were fresh and homemade. Chicken taquitos were loaded with meat and served with really good homemade sauces. We needed more!! Birria nachos were filling. I ordered birria dip on the side which helped with the slight dryness. They were still very good. My nephew enjoyed fish tacos. Seems like everything here is made by hand, fresh, and fully seasoned. Customer service was amazing. Whether it was ordering, bringing food/drinks, or cleaning dishes, someone was around d every time we looked up. This place is good for having drinks and watching a game. There's plenty of space outdoors in the patio area. Parking is small, but it's valet only unless you find a spot a long the street. I'll be back. read more

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