Me and my best friend decided to meet Monday night for dinner and she choose this spot. I called to see how long the wait was and It's was recommended that I make a reservation and so I did but when we walked in the restaurant it was empty. The server was patient and we tried to decide what we walked to drink and eat. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere even though they are located at the Valley Plaza and it was the beginning of spring break. We both ordered the same drinks and food. Both drinks and entree (it was actually a shareable plate) tasted great but the salsa that came with the chips was a bit ordinary with no spice. Another staff member brought out two more salsas and jalepenos torneados. These salsas had more bite to them. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Spicy Soltera - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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They are having an R&B event today and we've been here over 40 min and not one waiter has taken our order. We literally had to flag someone for menus. The vibe in the place is hip and cool, but if you're here for anything other than drinking plan your time in some other place. read more

Visited Ay Mi Pa! for Happy Hour & it was decent. I think it is a good value for better than average happy hour food. -Complimentary Chips & Salsa: I could eat a whole basket of them. Delicious chunky salsa, perfect spice. -Ahi Tuna Nachos: great! Generous portion of fresh tuna poke & extremely flavorful. -Chicken Nachos: okay, I wish they remained warm longer. -Mini Birria Tacos: tasty, juicy & full of flavor, only thing is that they're mini mini. -Elote Bites: okay, the corn wasn't as soft as a regular street corn elotes. -Empanaditas: decent, good if you like picadillo. My only complaint is the service. I ran out of water 3x! Had to ask for a refill each time, I felt annoying. Thankfully the staff were friendly. The place wasn't busy the times I've gone (during the week), the staff just need to be a little bit more attentive. Great ambiance, perfect for a hang out or even date night. I love the interior, cozy lighting & good Latin music. Food: 8/10 Service: 6/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall: 8/10 read more

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We were in the area and stopped by Ay Mi Pa on a whim! The decor is amazing, the ceiling details and lights and everything looks awesome inside. When we entered we were met at the hostess stand and asked to sit at the bar as we just wanted to get some drinks while we waited for family. The restaurant wasn't busy and there was a band setting up for later - I wish we had planned to come back for that - they looked fun! The drinks were awesome and the glassware is really cool! The bartender answered our questions and was really nice. We will be back to try some more! read more

Ay Mi Pa - Jefe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I came with a party of 8 people on a weekday evening for dinner. It wasn't very busy, so we were able to get our food relatively quickly. The interior is very beautiful and cozy. I ordered the Bad Girl drink which was very sweet and fruity. I got the Jeffe skillet which was delicious - I loved the wide variety of meats I got to try, and the corn was amazing. The churros were also delicious with the caramel sauce. Overall, I had a great experience and will be back for more churros! read more

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Our experience here was good. The service was great , very attentive staff. The food was mid. Nothing really stood out for me to come back for food ... the ambiance was really nice. There was a DJ , the place had a great vibe ! The drink I order was really good. Price wise it was normal compare to restaurant similar to this. I would probably return for the ambiance . read more

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Recently went with my family to brunch and the service was bad. It took forever for the food to come out. We were pretty much the only people in the restaurant. We went on a Saturdays when they first open. Not sure if they were not prepare or what. Also I was charge twice after clearly the first charge went through and I showed the "manager" Elizabeth and our server. It's been almost a week now and it seems they do not want to refund me back for the second charge so now i have to contact my bank. Please check your transactions when paying at this restaurant. read more

Shout out to our server Julian! He took such good care of us, we never ran out of drinks. He spoke with us often and made sure we were okay! I can definitely say I will be back and ask for him specifically! Way to go Julian! They don't make servers like you!! read more

Ay Mi Pa - Margarita Flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The food is always amazing, customer service is always amazing and excellence and the atmosphere is amazing for Bakersfield!

Food was pretty decent. The place is very pretty, service was also decent. I took my parents out because they had been wanting to go for a while however, I'd say it's not much of a family friendly restaurant, it's very loud in there. We thought it was funny because our waiter could not even hear us either haha, so much that we told him we were ready for o order and he left and came back later. It's worth checking it out if you're in a party mood for the ambiance rather than the food itself. read more

Okay, this place was such a nice surprise for one the ambiance and two the delicious food! We got there before the dinner rush and got seated quick. Service was very kind and friendly, and accommodating because we had my baby with us. I heard they have live music here and i was hesitant that would be too much for my baby, but thankfully we were early enough so no live loud music. Food was DELICIOUS!! I understand the hype of this place, i just dont like thats its in mall... thats a bust but for this place i will come again. Everything we ate was delicious, no problems. read more

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Drinks were amazing! The margarita flight was perfect -- $15 for three and definitely worth it. Beers were ice cold, the music was really good, and the food tasted good too. Only downside is the portions were pretty small for the price. Service wasn't bad or great, but it passed. Other than that, everything was great. The inside atmosphere looks really nice too. Would definitely come back for drinks. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Margarita Flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We stopped in on Sunday for an early dinner and had about a 15 minute wait while they set up tables. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was very, very good. The ribeye vampiro tacos were some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. The salsa that came with it was very smokey and a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it on his Arrachera steak. We were both very happy with our entrees, and with the Chicharron de pork belly appetizer. The decor was very nicely done, and my only issue with the ambiance was the volume of the music was a bit loud for my old ass. Overall I would recommend this spot for the food and a night out with friends, but maybe not for a place to have a conversation over dinner. read more

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My sister and our girls were shopping at the mall and decided to eat there. My sister has been there several times and this was my first time there. It was definitely a cute restaurant and had a romantic atmosphere. We asked to split our check before ordering and we were told we couldn't (our party was small two adults, two children and an infant) so we didn't understand why not. We placed our order and the tacos and salsa were definitely delicious and a good size for taco Tuesday and good flavor. I ordered chicken tacos. What I didn't like was the server (Esmeralda A) continuously kept speaking to us in Spanish just because we were Hispanic when we kept speaking English. From our table, only my sister was fluent in Spanish. When I would respond in English, she would give me a look like she didn't like me speaking English, which was upsetting. To top it off, we asked another server about splitting the check and he said we could. When we let Esmeralda know she was extremely argumentative and wanted us to pointe out which server told us, which was very unprofessional! The check was also wrong so we let her know and she became agitated and argumentative stating we were wrong. We had to simplify what 3 plus 2 equaled and then she understood and changed the receipt after arguing and asking the person who brought out the food how many he brought out, he ensured her we were correct. We spoke to the supervisor about our concern and she was dismissive at first but told us to ask for her later on. The food was amazing but the service was extremely horrible... almost the worst I've encountered! read more

Ay Mi Pa - Delicious taco Tuesday. Chicken tacos and salsa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Obsessed with this place I love this place because they pay attention to every detail to make sure you have an amazing experience. The service is excellent from the moment you walk in; all the waiters are super friendly and respectful. They give you outstanding service, something that's very hard to find in Bakersfield. I've been here many times and they've never disappointed me The buffet on Sunday is fire read more

Honestly we got the WORST service possible. They took over 20 mins to get our drink orders and then another 15 to bring them out. We paid $20 each for our drinks and it didn't come with the cucumber or pineapple... My Caesar salad had DAY OLD/ stale croutons. The smash burger was good, I'd go back for that and the fries were well seasoned. The birria tacos were okay. read more

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A pleasant surprise! Went here for Sunday brunch with some friends and I had a great time. There's enough variety in the brunch, chilaquiles, tacos, omelette station, rice, beans, potatoes, meat, veggies, etc. I, especially, loved the sweets sections. The fresh waffles with berries and whipped cream and flan were delicious! The price is fair and it's a lovely place! The interior is beautiful. We had great service, they checked in often and refilled the bottomless mimosas. I like the ambiance during the day, but will return for dinner one evening to try their mains and cocktails. read more

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Horrible customer service We got there and had to wait like 15min for her "to set up a table" another guy ended up walking us over and she rudely said go have them wait they can keep waiting, keep in mind there was ALOT of tables available. I'm so glad I left. Definitely not family oriented as well; the place is full of drunks. read more

We came here for my son's birthday and we were a party of 10. The transformation inside the restaurant was impressive and you almost forget it's attached to the mall. Our server was great, he was very attentive and helped with anything we needed. The food was nothing spectacular. It came out like mediocre and warm. The presentation was nice, the rice and beans were actually the table favorite. We ordered a variety of items including the birria tacos, the Diablo shrimp, a grilled chicken ceasar salad, the enchilada trio, enchiladas suizas, a steak burrito and the ribeye steak dinner. The chicken ceasar salad, and the ribeye was the best of the dinners, as well as the steak burrito. A few ordered the birria tacos and no one liked them. All of enchilada plates were luke warm which is always a disappointment. We may try again but I feel like at the price point we should at least be served warm food. With no alcohol, no appetizers and no desserts our meal was around $400 with the tip. I don't mind this price point I just wish everyone was happier with their meals. But i will be back. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Diablo Shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food was good wife and friend loved their food! Atmosphere was really nice music and energetic! Our server Victor was awesome made sure we were topped off on our water and drinks, would definitely recommend brunch at this location and hope to get victor as a server next time we visit! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and a cocktail while we were doing some Christmas shopping and was pleasantly surprised. I wouldn't know what "authentic" Mexican food is if I fell in a vat of carne asada, but I do know delicious. We split the street taco sampler and it was *chef's kiss*. The staff all looked so dapper, really playing up the elevated look of the interior. My only criticism is that it felt a little out of place--unless they're going to renovate the whole mall, it just seemed a little too fancy for that trainwreck of a shopping center. read more

We visited Ay Mi Pa late on a Friday night around 11:30 PM. The place was nice and not busy at all, but the service was extremely disappointing. My cousin, my sister, and I tried multiple times to get the bartender's attention at the bar, but we were completely ignored. After several attempts, we decided to sit at a table hoping a server would come by, but even then, the server walked right past us to serve the table next to us without acknowledging us. My sister was still at the bar trying to order a drink, but after waiting so long and being ignored, I told her to forget it and that we would go somewhere else. It's frustrating that three women were unable to get a simple drink in a quiet bar on a Friday night. This was the worst service we have ever experienced, and we will not be returning. If you value good service, I would recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Honestly I don't even know where to start. We arrive for dinner with no reservation, upon arrival we were seated promptly. The place was beautiful inside from all the lights the bar area and big screen on the wall. Our waiter was the best he helped up Decide on what to order which we decided on the tomahawk steak and sides. The food was amazing and cooked to perfection. This place is all worth it and great experience and would come back with the family. Great ambience Great food Great prices !! read more

Ay Mi Pa - Chips & guacamole - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Love this place, food is really good, we usually get the ahi nachos, Agua chiles (negra), and the shareable ay mi pa botana platter. Come earlier for a restaurant atmosphere.. if you come late expect more of a "club" atmosphere. read more

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Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Super delicious food. Love the coconut drink. Our host was super friendly! Will definitely be back! read more

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I went there last night and the food was really good, and so we're the drinks. The atmosphere was fun and posh. The service was average, but a lot of effort was put in. We were checked on regularly. Food and drinks came out quickly. Over all it was a good experience and would go back. The one thing I did not like was that little stones were in one of my drinks. I can imagine that some of the sand from their drink Beach Please, got stuck to other things. When they serve that drink it is supposed to be served in a sandbox. Well, you know how sand is, it gets in everything. Maybe...it might be a good idea...possibly...stop serving that drink in a sandbox. It was a cute idea. read more

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Aye Mi Pa is outstanding! Service and quality of food is amazing. Our server Victor was phenomenal with every recommendation and service provided. We walked in, having wanted to visit the location since they opened because the aesthetic and vibe of the restaurant is superb. The plants, drift wood accents, multiple viewing screens, and even the DJ booth area with seating was such a cool vibe, I almost feel some FOMO for not being present when the place is jumping with music, but luckily my meal absolutely transported me to paradise. My wife and I split the Filet Mignon Wet burrito and Ceviche Covered Oysters. Let me start by saying I had trepidation when it came to splitting a burrito, as I can eat my fair share of any meal, large or small. However, even without rice and beans on the side, and just the burrito, splitting the meal was a great option. The burrito was very filling and deliciously prepared. The ceviche covered oysters though were the highlight of our meal. I had never had my oysters prepared in such a manner, and now, I don't know if I can ever go back to regular oysters not smothered in delectably prepared and fresh ceviche. *Chef's Kiss* As for the drinks, I ordered a simple draft beer, but my wife ordered a Margarita and now she has turned in to Jimmy Buffet, vowing to only have margaritas from Ay Mi Pa, as having a drink anywhere else is simply a form of settling. Now I will mention, prices are a little on the higher end, but the service, the vibe, the drinks, and the food are well worth a stop if you are about to begin or end your Valley Plaza Mall excursion. Salud to Victor and Ay Mi Pa for bringing some classiness and authentic delicious food to Bakersfield. Keep up the great work. read more

Ay Mi Pa - The La Raina: Maestro Dobel Silver, guava, pineapple, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I came here last week with my partner I been wanting to come check it out and definitely won't come back the restaurant was empty and they tried to sit us next to the bathrooms when I asked for a booth they did not want to give it to us so I settled for another seat by the bathrooms we both ordered the $50 ribeye, was a waste of money I could have made a better steak at home I'm glad I didn't go for the tomahawk it would have been a waste of money considering how the ribeye came out for the most part. The people in the front were nice. The place was very nicely decorated just avoid the food read more

Staff is very energetic and helpful. Ambiance feels like an upscale Mexican restaurant. Food and drinks were super entertaining and delicious. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Pineapple Mojito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Where do I start, everything was so good. The service was wonderful and she made many recommendations one being the ai mi pa tacos. The meat in the tacos is perfectly cooked and seasoned. One of the best tacos I have ever had. With fresh handmade blue corn tortillas, yummy guacamole and fresh micro greens. The burger was perfectly cooked with one of the better potato wedges we have had. The environment is beautiful with cascading greens throughout the restaurant. They have a picture section for the social media profiles. This restaurant serves top end ingredients and freshness. It is a little pricey however you get what you pay for. read more

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Very cute & fun place! The had both service. Nice bar, tv's all around. Good music. Loved the vibes in this restaurant. Very classy & high dressed place, not casual at all. Food & drinks were good. Would definitely come back if in area. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Como la flor , hazy IPA - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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First of all, they did a fantastic job transforming this place from the Lucielle's bbq it used to be. The bar is cute. Seating is fun. Enjoyed the feel of the place. Our server was also pretty good, considering a lot of the reviews mentioned bad service. He did ok. Everything else? Not good at all. There were 4 of us for dinner and two of us were sick to our stomachs that night and the next day. The meat had a bit of a funny taste so we think that might have been the culprit. I get it, people come for the bar/club (?), but please don't serve bad meat. Especially when the plates are $25+ per person... The drinks were fine. Nothing great. Not horrible. Probably not the crowd I'd choose to have a double date night with again... even on a Sunday night lol. Maybe I'm just old haha but I won't choose to eat here again, unfortunately. read more

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I was there on a Sunday for their brunch, their selections were great! The food had a lot of flavor. The services was also great our server was Victor he was very attentive the time being, we ended up moving to the bar area where Luis was our bartender and he was great very patient. Great environment they have a live DJ and the ambiance lights made it 10 times better. Definitely recommend to try their Sunday brunch! read more

Made reservation at 6pm for a bday dinner on a Tuesday just in case, but the place was pretty empty. Reading other reviews I was super skeptical, but either we were lucky or things changed we had a really good meal & really good service. Food is on the higher price, the ambiance & decor is beautiful. The music wasn't loud as many other people mentioned The chicharron guacamole was a hit! The fried fish was gigantic & look as if it's worth the $32, but the flavor wasn't there. Other than some salty skin, most of the fish was bland & was not seasoned. We had plenty to eat and the service was great. 2 adults & 1 child the bill was close to $120, with no alcohol or drinks other than water. Appetizer, 2 main dish & a child's entree. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Fried fish, can't remember the actual name. Huge, but super bland. The salad, rice & beans were good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

They truly went above and beyond! The food was absolutely delicious, and the presentation was so beautiful and aesthetic. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, making the whole experience feel extra special. The space itself is stunning -- perfect for any type of celebration. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

As a first-timer, I was pleasantly surprised. We were there to celebrate a friend's birthday, and it turned out to be a great spot to unwind and have fun sprinkled in with a bit of dancing --just be sure to leave before midnight! I'm not a fan of the location, especially because I'd rather not shop at the local "mall." The ambiance definitely has more of a "club" feel, with a live DJ and loud music, which may not be ideal for dinner. But as they say, "different strokes for different folks." It seems the place is where the younger crowd gravitates to, mixed in with the "rowdy Real estate agent" type. Definitely not the crowd I'd prefer to share space with.. If you enjoy people-watching, this is a prime spot for that. The service was fantastic. Our servers were on top of everything, staying attentive even amidst the celebrations going on around us they didn't miss a single water refill. As for the food, it was flavorful, though on the pricier side. I also had a margarita flight but the drinks were a bit too sweet for my taste. One thing to note: the pricing felt a little off. The menu lists one price, but the receipt reflects something different. There's also a small note at the bottom of the bill, informing you about a 5% inflation fee added on top of the 18% gratuity for large parties. All in all, it's a fun spot for a girls' night out, a bachelorette party, or any celebration with friends. While I wouldn't make it a regular dining spot due to the location, I'd definitely come back for a good time with my girlfriends however, I wouldn't recommend it for families with kids or anyone seeking a quiet evening, especially after 8 PM. read more

Finally, I have found a restaurant worthy of 5 stars. My friends and I ordered many different dishes and all were outstanding. From the fresh oysters on the shell to the skirt steak to the honey glazed salmon and more, it was delicious satisfaction for all. Staff was eager and happy to serve us. Everything, including the bathrooms, was sparkling clean. I can't wait to return and feel confident Ay Mi Pa will exceed your expectations. Treat yourself to a world-class restaurant and come hungry because this place has what you have been searching for. read more

Aesthetically beautiful, however, service and food lacked tremendously. We attended during brunch hours, paid the brunch fee and were a bit shocked that non- alcoholic drinks were not included in the brunch fee. Also, there was a seafood brunch and that was a completely separate fee. In other words, to enjoy a full "brunch" experience, we had to each purchase a retailer brunch and a sea food brunch and our nonalcoholic drinks were also a separate fee. The food itself was mediocre with minimum items to choose from and the cheapest to items to make. I will not be returning, unfortunately, I was really looking forward to a good dining experience. However, if food isn't the priority for you and you're there for the cute alcoholic beverages and instagram photos- this is your place. read more

We went recently for our 31st anniversary and had to hunt down the hostess to be seated after waiting in the lobby for over 5 min. Over 20 min before we were asked what we wanted to eat and the restaurant wasn't that busy, my mashed potatoes tasted off so I left them.They overcharged us for my happy hour drink although they fixed it when I brought to their attn this unfortunately will be a one and done saddened as this experience wasn't what we expected. read more

Ay Mi Pa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Sunday Buffet 25$ 10-3pm Slow waiters. Oh it took awhile to get a drink until one of the other workers that wasn't on there phones seen that I needed a drink. Quick with water refills if you're by the west side where there kitchen is situated. Told to wait for waiter for omelet couldn't explain what the other side of the taco station was for... lack of explanation of what I could get at the station later during my visit I heard there were toppings.my waiter walked straight past me playing on her phone. I think that it's a chilaquiles station Out of the three taco meats chicken carne asada and chorizo I think the carne asada was the most flavorful. The chicken was extremely bland compared to even what I could whip up at home. The chorizo was ok it has a naturally salty taste which made it taste better to me after having the chicken. The buffet stand is also on the west side so there's less options then I though but they have chicken fajitas so I go there much more flavored. Got two servings of potato most of them are hard not fluffy and really enjoyable. There were pancakes and waffles but they appear to have been sitting on their stand for a long time so those aren't appealing. By the taco and I don't even know what the other stand is since there's another lady who's on her phone she told me to ask waiter for omelet waiter never came to see if I needed anything. Occupancy of this restaurant is a bit more than a quarter full after 1pm which is when I came...So there's no excuse. Manager came by and said it was an oversight that normally doesn't happen. Too full by the time she came by so unfortunately no room for omelet Seafood cost extra not included in buffet. If you're looking for a quieter area inside this restaurant avoid the corners they have speakers that'll drown out your voices and the waiters voice. So this Sunday is the third time they hosted this buffet. On the desert stand they had fruit salad some fresh fruit different salsa and onions and cilantro for tacos. Have flan and they used to have some sort of dessert bread didn't see it on my visit. Now thinking about it they gave me plain tacos and didn't offer toppings at the taco station. So 2 stars read more

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