My favorite bar of all time. Best food. Best service. Literally best sports bar in LA. Danielle, Ricky and Gallo are amazing. This bar is my family. read more

Best vibe, best bar food and best service. Love my girl Dani, she always hooks it up with my fav non alcoholic drinks and shows me new ones she'd think I'd like. My favorite bar forever. read more

Ricky, is this what you wanted me to do? I mean... the service is amazing! Ricky is the best server in the world and super easy on the eyes. Are you counting how many times I say Ricky's name in this review or does it only count as one review for Ricky? Ricky didn't give me the explanation but Ricky is doing a hell of a job as a bartender but Ricky isn't doing so well explaining the contest that Ricky is involved in. read more

Bar itself is fine. Security guards were terrible. They forced everyone besides regulars outside 20 minutes before close. One of the security guards got extremely hostile to a man who asked to use the bathroom. read more

Best bar I've ever been to amazing service from the best bartenders ricky, George, Tyler, Dani, galo and all the staff! You can't find a better bar in LA read more

I came here with a friend for Taco Tuesday and let me tell you, thunderbird did not disappoint! This was the first time a friend and I had seen each other in about a year so this was a much needed hangout. My friend recommended thunderbird as she lives fairly close and I was more than satisfied. On taco tuesday you are able to mix and match tacos rather than have to order a set of 3 and it was so nice to be able to try different varieties. We both ordered the sweet potato, shrimp al pastor and short rib tacos. All were great, but if I went back I would order just the sweet potato taco! It was surprisingly delicious and just overall very satisfying. When I go back I plan on getting two sweet potato tacos- one puffy and one regular! We also got an order of fries to share and it was more than enough food for the both of us. I would say that the fries are a must-have item! The fries were perfectly cooked and the sauces were just the icing on the cake. I am not going to lie, I ordered the fries purely based off of the fact that they came with curry ketchup, but I was definitely blown away. Can't wait to come back! read more

Thunderbird - Fries, short rib taco, sweet potato taco, shrimp Al pastor taco - Sports Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went to a gallery event next-door to Thunderbird. This is an above average sports bar. The food is good - but don't expect anything healthy on the menu. Drinks are great. More drinks are even better. read more

ZOEY IS THE BEST!!!! So fun and so quick. Need her to serve me every time. Thunder bird is also the BEST BAR IN LA!!!

I love thunderbird it is a super fun place and really good vibes!! Don't even get me started on the girl power there! I love Dani, Tejah, and Erika they always make me feel so welcomed and always have a smile on their face! 10/10 would recommend for any event! read more

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Best bar on the Westside! Best bartenders, best drinks, best food, best theme nights. THE BEST!!!! When I'm not at Thunderbird, I'm thinking about the next time I'll be at Thunderbird. read more

Danielle is the best bartender I've encountered all year! She was so kind, made amazing drinks, and had the best customer service! Literally coming back because of her! read more

I visited Thunderbird on their opening night, and am very glad to have this new addition to the neighborhood. Given that it was their first night, I'll forgive them for needing to work out the kinks. We had lovely service, and good drinks, but the food was fairly average, and came out extremely slowly. We sat at the bar, and the bartenders were extremely friendly and attentive. This space is much improved over the previous restaurant - the seats are more comfy, and the place was well decorated. The bar seating is expanded, and anywhere you sit would be great viewing for sports events on the TVs. They do have a happy hour, which is very nice, and I had the margarita, which was solid (and served with paper straws, so thank you, Thunderbird!). They've got Skeeball and a photobooth, so I can see this making for a nice party place. The food was underwhelming but again I'm giving a bit of leeway given that it was the opening night. We got the nachos and guac, and both were very lacking in flavor and took forever to get out. The nachos especially, didn't have much in the way of cheese/queso which was what I was looking forward to trying, having never had tex-mex before. I'll be happy to come back and give this another chance and try some other items on the menu. read more

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tyler is the best!!! this is my favorite place to get a miller lite and wings they're only a dollar a piece on mondays like slay! read more

Thunderbird - strongest bartender i've ever met!!! also very good at pouring miller lights! tyler is the best! - Sports Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great atmosphere and great food. Ricky and Gallo always make Thunderbird feel like more than a bar, you come in and they make you feel at home immediately! Erica is pretty cool too read more

This is a super fun place! I came here on the Friday before Halloween, and it was packed. The DJ, Bliss, is awesome as she is amazing with getting the dance floor moving. They have awesome drinks and not to mention food, like Texas sized nachos and fries. There are booths and chairs to sit in. It's also a nice bar to people watch. read more

This is my second time here and yet again this place met all of my expectations and more. The food is good, the drinks are delicious, and it's even better when you can enjoy it with some friends. Sunday funday did not disappoint. It was so much fun. The crispy chickpeas are addicting by the way. Chips and guac is a must to share with your family and friends. The potato puff taco is my new fav! read more

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Great place! Best bartenders are Ricky and Andy! Definitely recommend! Manny also always a treat to see.

Bad vibes here with hostile security that crashed out and kicked out everyone but regulars. Incredibly rude security that ruined our experience. Would not recommend coming here read more

I told the security guard I wasn't comfortable going outside when calling an uber (10 mins before they closed) bc there were guys there that were annoying me all night. he said since I wasn't a regular I had to go stand out there with them. Kept yelling at everyone. Never going back. read more

Let me start off by assuring all my fans that this is a 5 star establishment. The Thunderburger is on par with the likes of burgers from Father's Office and Plan Check (it's that good!), but unfortunately their Spicy Chicken Sandwich is on par with McDonalds. As you can tell by the photos, they use low quality dark meat that is so stringy I would have better luck chewing a bungee cord. This is particularly surprising given that their Spicy Chicken Tenders are made with beautiful white meat and are some of the best in Los Angeles! read more

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Pretty good for happy hour. Prices aren't bad for being smack in the middle of Wilshire in West LA. And the food is good, too!

This place is a great spot to watch games. You gotta get here early though or you'll stand the whole night. The tacos are pretty delicious. Toward the end it gets dancey and they play good music. Always a fun time. :) read more

A super cute spot with reasonably-priced drinks and bar bites. Came here to watch the Super Bowl and had a great time! Of course, given it was the big game, the place was pretty packed. However, unlike other spots, it wasn't over-crowded and an hour before the game, we were still able to grab seats at a high table. Whoever decorated this place did a fantastic jobs! The bar in the middle is inviting, and the marble high top tables + booths offer plenty of different seating types/options. There are also a good number of tvs to watch sports games on. The menu has a good variety of beers on tap + fun cocktails (including alcoholic slushies). For food, we opted to split the nachos (asking for the meat on the side, as one of us was vegetarian). We weren't expecting much, but the nachos were super tasty! Would definitely order it again. I stuck to beer to drink, so nothing too interesting to comment on there. Overall, Thunderbird is definitely a nice mid-town Santa Monica spot to get a drink or do brunch at. read more

Amazing tacos! Especially on Taco Tuesday! There's a broad tap selections as well. Great place to be for happy hour and during game nights. Many small arcade games to play for adventurous night as well. read more

This bar is pretty good! I've only come during the day for late lunch or early dinner but the food was delicious and drinks were good too. You have to go up to bar to order food but they are pretty fast so it's worth it. They do always have a line outside at night, one I haven't waited in but it seems to be a pretty fun bar in the neighborhood! read more

Best bar ever! They also have a few brunch options so such a great place to hang out and have a more relaxed setting. They take Covid precautions and have fun games to play at your booth. Very friendly environment and great drinks. read more

HOLIDAY PARTY! I was put in charge of putting together the holiday party for our Television Studio. The top brass wanted a paired down version this year. Something intimate, fun, and reasonably priced. I reached out to the email address on the Thunderbird website and was connected to Natasha Daniel, the Thunderbird event coordinator. Natasha was a gem and so helpful at every step of the planning. She made it so easy to reserve the right space, decide on the right food, and keep everything within our budget. On the night of, Thunderbird had sectioned off our area and everything was set up perfectly right on time. Thank goodness! Our point of contact that night was George and he took such good care of us. At one point we were requesting for music to be turned down, tables to be bussed, etc, and it was all done so fast, no questions asked. They even had a way for us to do our White Elephant, which I'm sure was a first for them! All of this while Thursday Night Football is happening and poor George is missing his favorite team to keep everything running smoothly. All in all, a fabulous holiday party with no mishaps. Thunderbird has an incredible staff of people working for them. Cheers to the wonderful bartenders, bussers, and cooks we didn't learn the names of that night. If you're looking for a great place to watch a game or throw a holiday party, look no further! read more

I love this bar! I used to live around the corner and could come here for all of my hinge/bumble first dates. Perfect combo between a sports bar and a trendy LA bar. As a UCLA alum it's my go-to for football games. George went above and beyond to make sure my group could watch the Seahawks game after being disappointed by other local bars. The breakfast tacos and margaritas are the best on the westside, definitely my favorite spot! :) read more

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Bartenders were very nice. "Security was very aggressive tried to start an altercation with men outside the location, did not feel safe even when I tried to calm him was very rude and still tried to fight customers outside the door. He was instigating. read more

This bar is close to my office so convenient for us to go to during the day. Been here now 4x both day and night times. Really like the atmosphere. Lots of good seating including large booths and bar tops. Their tacos aren't bad. Really like the puffy tacos. I typically get the picadillo but recently tried their lamb. Also very good! I'd pass on the carnitas they were dry, and i've tried them every time hoping it got better and it still hasn't. Drink selection is good and decent for their happy hours and daily specials. Street parking only out front but have definitely parked in the parking lots behind the bar near amandine. I'd say this is a great place for groups and team gatherings. Bartenders are a mix of super friendly and those who barely talk to you. Overall, great place to grab drinks with friends and enjoy some gourmet tacos. read more

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Used to go here a few years ago when it was just a normal sports bar. I'm assuming after COVID there was a lack of spots to go to because this became bungalow from (years ago) but with less attractions. If you plan to go, just expect a vibe from the staff that pretends to be a exclusive hollywood spot, but when you get in it's still the same bar. Smells like old beer and vomit. Not coming back to this little guy until the real spots open up again and this goes back to where it belongs. read more

I just moved into the neighborhood and my boyfriend and I came here one night for happy hour and it was amazing! The margs were clean (no pre mixed junk) and strong and their tacos had so much flavor! We snacked on their baked chickpeas while we played shuffleboard and watched the game! Was lively enough but super easy to grab a high top (playoffs were on too!) Fast service and amazing prices, delicious food! Will definitely be back!! read more

I met some friends here last Friday night, and, unfortunately, it was not a good experience overall. Although the atmosphere is fun, and they have a photo booth, and many games to play, the food fell short of my expectations. I ordered two tacos (Chicken Borracho and Sweet Potato), and there was no clear indication that these options were spicy. I took two bites of the chicken borracho taco, and it was so spicy that I felt bad for three days. They should warn customers when a dish is very spicy. For this reason, I will not be returning anytime soon. read more

Great beer selection, great service, great food! Parking is tight but there is street parking around the corner. read more

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Absolutely terrible vegetarian Texas nachos. I've had better at concession stands. In conclusion; I've been robbed, and my tastebuds have been beyond insulted. Drinks are fine... read more

Thunderbird - Sports Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chicken burrito is SOOOO good. Also the French fries. I had a hiccup on my order and they made it right. Also the people serving aren't not attractive. read more

Came here last week during happy hour. Has a cool vibe, the booths are spacious and the bar is welcoming. There is also a skee ball and photobooth to checkout. Happy hour was nice, but don't expect strong drinks. They were tasty!!! I ordered the Moscow Mule and another drink I cant remember. All were tasty. The moscule mule came with a fun chewy ginger candy that was nice to dissolve in the drink. As for food(my favorite part): Crispy Chickpeas --fun and yum alert. Easy table snack for groups - i ate these all night. Chips and salsa --good. Not for my palette but the salsa had a nice pineapple or mango in it. Think refreshing salsa. Chile con queso-- not my favorite but my friend loved it. Tasted more of concession stand cheese to me. Picadillo taco - YUMMMM I would come back for this. And its light and puffy shell is fun. Skirt steak Taco --- duh. Get it. Carnitas Taco --- duh get it. read more

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Came by to enjoy a beer with a couple friends on a Thursday night, and next thing you know I fell in love with the sweet potato taco, do the puffy. My friends each tried one of the different burritos and said it hit the spot. Bartenders were down to earth and constantly smiling and checking up on us. They known how to make a old fashion properly and beer selection is solid. Can't wait to come back on a weekend when they have a DJ and beat my friends on the skeeball. read more

I like the new decor. Could use more food options, however the tacos exceeded my expectations. I got the wagyu beef and sweet potato soft tacos - both very tasty and more filling than I thought! My fav drink Moscow Mule is on their happy hour menu My person asked about their whiskey and our server didn't know anything about it. read more

Suggestion... do not screen the movie Kill Bill on your tv's. I walked in just as the rape scene was playing. It was very offensive! read more

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