Fries good and cheap, don't forget to lick the ketchup so you don't waste money. Service is fine,…read moreand ambiance is fine Don't forget to lick the ketchup so you don't waste money

Easy to get to location with easy parking. But that's not a…read moregood part. The food was excellent, six of us went after work taken by our boss who had been there before. Everyone loved the food. I enjoyed the chimichurri steak sandwich. We shared the poke nacho appetizer. It was amazingly good. The flavors were spectacular. Highly recommended. Can't wait to be there again.

I want to thank Henry for reaching out to me after reading about our experience. Nothing says…read morecustomer service like going out of your way to make it right for your customers and Henry did just that. We went back today and the food was delicious. This time my husband got the Granada which was recommended to us by Henry and I got my usual Legendary. Both sandwiches were packed with meat/ chicken and on top of that they both came out hot and ready to devour. The bread was succulent and a good amount of mayo and ketchup was added. All in all this is the experience we had been wanting to have and I'm so glad we went back. Thank you to Henry, again, for going out of his way to make us feel welcomed and well attended. He was happy to have us back and we felt very appreciated as customers. Can't wait to come back and try other sandwiches!

It was ok. Service was good. I got the chopped cheese…read morewithout the mayo because mayo stresses me out. Plus, when you have cheese, the juice from the meat, and other sauce in it, Mayo is just confusing and unnecessary. The sandwich itself tasted good, but it was a lot of bread for the meat and toppings served. I would've appreciated having some of the bread hollowed out. But if you like lots of bread, then this is your jam. Price is decent for this day and age, and it was a big sandwich. I might come back and try the patty melt. I love Patty melts

Amazing. Spectacular. Give me 14 of them right now…read more I would love to return a million more times! Best americano I've tried to date. The cafe de olla latte has some extra spices (e.g. orange) in it that makes the flavor more complex. The guayaba (guava) pastry was so flakey and delicious. The coffee cake is inspired by LAUSD - it was very fluffy & fresh!! Went in on a Wednesday morning & the service was very friendly. I noticed many items are labeled both in Spanish & English, which is admirable. This small business knows exactly the neighborhood they reside in, and they cater to the residents. The only thing I would change is moving this establishment closer to where I live! Kudos to Picaresca for being loud & proud about supporting human rights.

#183 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Picaresca is a cute little coffeeshop around the corner from my…read morefriend's house in east LA. She turned me onto their signature El Pino latte, which is made with chamomile, brown sugar, and rosemary. It tastes amazing with oat milk, so much so that I make it a point to stop by every time I visit my friend. I've always gotten my coffee to go here, but they do have a few tables inside and out. Service was friendly. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

People barely talk about this spot. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. They're right by…read morea golf course so it's super pretty and people are really nice. I got their matcha latte, Korean corn dog, galbi bibimbap, and kimchi beef soup to try. The strawberry matcha was sweet had bright strawberry flaves with mellow matchay notes and was nice and milky. If you're not into cafe like drinks they also have a cooler full of other fun drinks to pick from too. The corn dog came with some crisp corny tortilla chips and salsa and was topped with sweet ketchup, gooey cheese, was coated in crispity crunchity panko breadcrumbs and had an a bit sweet fluffy bready batter filled with half mozzarella and half a spongy fish sausage. Course we gotta mix up the bibimbap that had a not spicy chili flavor gochujang sauce, crunchy nutty lettuce, tender grilled veggies, pickled yellow radish, an egg, and perfectly sweet, savory, grilled, galbi short ribs that were just pure deliciousity. The kimchi beef soup came with a side of rice and pickles and HAD A BUTTON of jiggly soft tofu, crunchy kimchi, and tender beef, all in a savory, a bit spicy, tangy, kimchiy broth. More people should be talking about this spot cuz it's pretty good. Strawberry matcha $6.50 Korean corndog $5.50 Galbi bibimbap $18.50 Kimchi beef soup $15

My first time ordering thru DoorDash and I don't know what I was expecting. I ordered: ddukbokki…read morewith cheese for an additional cost, bulgogi bimbimbap, and mozzarella cheese dog. Portion wise, I definitely made the mistake of over ordering because it ended up being too much food but prices on Doordash were too affortable so I couldn't pass up on the opportunity! I felt very underwhelmed with my food choices however, everything was on the sweeter side. I've ordered Korean hot dogs before, but it was my first time receiving tortilla chips as a side. The cheese was also not cooked all the way, and I ended up receiving just a block of cheese. Ddukbokki had a similar issue tasting sweet (to me).. the only redeeming item was the bulgogi bimbimbap. For DoorDash takeout, the portions of the bimbimbap were very generous and filling. Would I order again? Very unlikely, but I would be open to trying new items in the future

5 Stars - A Hidden Culinary Gem in Alhambra! I brought some…read moreold friends to Sage Bistro in Alhambra once again, and we were treated to another incredibly satisfying feast. I am genuinely thrilled to have such an upscale, quiet, and relaxing restaurant right here in my neighborhood. You can truly taste the chef's passion and dedication in every dish. Every time I bring friends here, they are absolutely amazed and delighted by the flavors. We ordered quite a few dishes today. The highlight was the Chilean Sea Bass. The chef served a massive, beautifully thick cut--which is actually the hardest to execute. If overcooked even slightly, Chilean Sea Bass becomes dry and tough. But the timing here was absolutely perfect. It had a gorgeous, golden-brown exterior, while the inside remained incredibly moist, tender, and delightfully springy. The seasoning was spot-on and never overpowering; it wasn't too salty, perfectly preserving the natural, fresh flavors of the sea. We also had the Chicken Bowtie Pasta. I typically avoid chicken dishes at restaurants because they often turn out dry and lack the rich aroma you get from beef or lamb. However, Sage's chef elevates chicken to another level. Rather than using the traditional Cantonese technique of quickly flash-frying in oil (which yields a smooth texture but sacrifices the natural meat aroma), the chef here expertly pan-sears the chicken over extremely high heat for a short time. This creates a deliciously crisp exterior that locks in all the juices and rich flavor. Tossed with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta and cheese, the result is so flavorful and well-balanced that we simply couldn't stop eating! Another great thing about Sage is their incredibly generous portion sizes--we left completely satisfied! We finished our meal with a great cup of coffee and the chef's handmade Tiramisu, drawing a perfect, sweet close to our evening. Highly recommend!

Finally got to try this spot and it didn't disappoint. Excellent service and good food. We went on…read morea Sunday for lunch for a party of 3 and got seated right away. We ordered the following items: - deviled eggs - garlic bread - butternut squash soup - shrimp pesto pasta - spinach pasta with chicken. The food was really cooked well but a bit saucy for me. I would definitely come back.

Spent about $40 on three breakfast burritos--which, don't get me wrong, were actually pretty good…read more But shoutout to the real star of the show: the two tiny salsas we were blessed with. Apparently, if you dare to want a third, that'll be an extra $0.50. Because nothing says customer appreciation like rationing salsa after a $40 order. Overall, the food was satisfying, but next time I'll make sure to budget accordingly... not for the burritos, but for the luxury of extra salsa.

An institution. I really don't have anything else to add than what's already been said, but I guess…read moreI can pile on the praise. Get the la azteca burrito. The chile relleno with cheese inside is to die for. Do yourself another favor and add meat to it. I personally like the carnitas but the fact that they have chicharon as an option is mind-boggling. When they ask you which sauce, get both. Then sink your teeth into one of the best burrito's in town. There's a decent amount of seating although when we went at lunchtime pretty much all the tables were taken. The servers are friendly and the food comes out fast. It is located in a strip mall so parking is not too bad.

The Steak meal for two which includes all sides (two baked potatoes, garlic bread - just remember…read moreto warm up your garlic bread because the runner doesn't tell you that lol) and a dessert (: is the best thing ever on the menu ! It also comes with a wine bottle which is fabulous ! I asked for their rec from our waiter Louis and he said their Merlot and it was so yummy! Soo thank you (: So it goes like this, New York for two deal for $75.99 and the Rib Eye deal for $78.99 and you cook it yourself and their grill with all the seasonings and fix ins. I've been there two times with my boyfriend and both times we made our steak perfect. They also make their drinks ( I ordered a tequila soda ) pretty strong I might say. They have like 3 or 4 bartenders available so they were pretty attentive. Waiters were also attentive. We went around 7:30pm on a Saturday night. A crowd of adults from all ages were singing karaoke. It was good vibes, but it looks like it gets busy and packed. There is back parking, but if you do not know how to back up and park then you are basically screwed on a busy night so be prepared. So past couple times were well worth the price of a yummy do it yourself steak meal and some litty drinks. (:

This was my first time there after hearing about it for a while now…read more The Venice Room did not disappoint. I loved the cozy space and the dim lighting, perfect for a local bar. The draw for me was that you are able to cook your own steak! Wow, so much fun. There are all kinds of spices and rubs to put on your steak and then its grill time. A complete dinner is available, served with a large baked potato, 2 pieces of garlic toast and little salad bar. I found the drinks to be well priced and the service was excellent. The bartender gave me crap for ordering girly drinks, but it was all in good fun. Oh and Friday they had some awesome Karaoke going on. I will 100% be back at The Venice Room.

Had to reserve a table a month in advance and endure an hour of traffic to get here but, happily,…read morethe meal lived up to the hype. The greeters and servers were friendly and attentive. We ordered wine by the glass and it was very good. For the meal we had the asparagus, chili, cornbread, pork chop, and sweet potato. Each course was impressive, with masterful flavor profiles and perfectly prepared. The timing of the meal was at an excellent pace. We never waited long for anything. Desert was the chocolate cake, which was ok but we saw picture of a layered cake on Yelp (with frosting) but this one was a basic cake. Still tasty but not what we expected...but we certainly take responsibility for that misunderstanding. Overall, a great experience. I hope to return to try the ribeye one day. I also wanted to try the burger but they told us that it was discontinued after only a very short run. Thanks to the Dunsmoor staff for making it a great experience!

Short take: Service is good to impeccable. Food was good but pricy as well. The location is super…read moreloud and was sensory overload for me. More details: Service was good. I arrived early for my reservation, but the counter was still occupied due to a kitchen delay, so I had to wait at the wine bar, which was crowded and loud as well. But throughout this process, the staff at check-in was nice. They gave me 1 update, said I would wait 25 minutes, and then took me to my seat 10 minutes later. Communication was decent, and they made me feel welcome. The apology came in the form of 1 free sparkling wine drink, which was nice. Food: Good but not excellent and on the pricier side. Ordered the Albacore, which is a must, and that tasted really great. Got a Carolina Gold Rice with seafood, which was good, more like risotto, but much more watery; the seafood was fresh. Wish this came out with my main course. For the main course, I got the trout. The fish was fresh. It took a while for the order to come out. The fish skin was mostly crunchy and tasty, which is nice, and it came mostly deboned. The big down for me was that it tasted ok and the fish was drenched in oil, way too much oil. Overall, it was good, but not all of the dishes were a hit, and considering the cost, this place will give me pause before coming back. Ambiance: Not sure I would take someone on a date here unless I've been out with them a few times already. The acoustics in the space are just echoey and on the loud side. I had to wear my AirPods the whole time with either noise cancellation or transparency. They should really dampen the noise in that dining hall more. Also, there are long family-style tables in about 3 rows. I don't know how I would feel about that overall, but that is just me. I prefer to have my own table with my group. Lastly, parking is either street or valet. I think there's a valet, but you can park around the neighborhood, just be prepared to hunt a bit for parking on busy nights.

Great culture and great vibe. I feel really welcome and the service was great. No out of place…read morefeeling and an awesome environment.

I was super heartbroken when we were visiting California and found out that the East Coast Pantry…read morehad been shut down. It is so exciting to me to see the fact that the cooks from there came and brought those flavors to East Los Tacos. The cheese they use on the eggs is absolutely incredible. The pancakes are amazing. The bacon is cooked perfectly. The hash browns are heaven. Even my little boy stated that he usually doesn't like hash browns, but he loves these hash browns. They said it's one of their favorite places in all of Los Angeles. If we could give 10 stars, we would.

Awesome place in BH. Food is excellent!…read moreService is superb! Ambiance is beautiful! Love to support small businesses in Boyle Heights!

Speechless. This food literally left me speechless…read more Ordered: - Jamaica. Freshly made, lightly sweetened - Brussels & Butternut Squash. Semi sweet appetizer. Chorizo helps balance out the natural sweetness of the butternut squash. - Huarache Azul. This was the star! Blue corn tortilla layered with frijoles and a hefty portion of TENDER suadero. Seasoned with salsa macha negra, crema, y repollo. Added the fried egg. Can't even explain how delicious and authentic this food was. Don't want to overhype it but you have to try it, trust. - Flan con pecanas. Sweet and drool worthy. The pecans add a perfect crunch. - Iced Cafe de olla. Ordered it without cream, it's slightly sweet but great nonetheless. Aside from the amazing food, the service was top tier. Junior was so sweet and attentive. The whole family was so welcoming. Cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.