Buena Mesa

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Small casual place Located in the remodeled Marie Callender right in Florence with their own parking lot read more

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Very disappointed today with the ribeye steaks. I asked if things were the same and the waiter confirmed that they did change and yup the quality is gone. Paid less but I definitely won't be getting the steak anymore. Service was nice. read more

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Laura G.

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The good: the food tastes good, it's not OMG, but it's good. My filet mignon was ordered well done, but came out burnt lol and dry. I'll stick to my usual medium well steaks. The margarita was good, but I couldn't taste the alcohol much so it made me wonder if it had the Don Julio in it or not. But it was good! And the rice and mash potatoes are good. Filet mignon $38 Camarones a la diabla $20 Paloma $16 Jamaica $4 Andddd let me tell you about the service Don't expect to be greeted when you walk in. They will look at you and no one will greet you at all. You just stand there and look confused until someone finally tells you that you may sit wherever you'd like. IT TOOK ABOUT 10-15 min for someone to come and take our order and there were two employees who weren't doing much. The servers here are not that welcoming. Our server, however; the only male server; was helpful and welcoming. I really didn't like that I observed one of the employees, who seems to be one of the owners or managers, had 2 guests at the restaurant come in and she served them only. They obviously knew each other. At last, she started helping others, and when we walked out one of the employees who wasn't our server and charged us, had little customer service, said bye to us and the lady that had the 2 guests at the restaurant looked away and looked bothered that the other lady said bye to us. Weird!! I notice all of that and I don't feel comfortable supporting a business with employees like that. OH, and tell me why our copy of our receipt shows a DIFFERENT RESTAURANT NAME! SO WEIRD read more

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Service sucks understaffed I dont know if there slow or what but nothing came out good im a foodie brought people over never ever again wrong orders some things weren't cooked right I felt bad for workers people grabbing there own chips fish tasted super old bad bad experience wouldn't recommend to no one I had it before was always good but who knows what happened owner is nice but place went to shit mc Donald would been better just saying think twice before you stop here read more

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Paul L.

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Steaks overpriced, very disappointing the way it's cooked , mash potatoes is a crap (cold tasteless ), the owner should put his shit together and run his business Better . (Find a better cook or chef) the prices is not the problem it's quality of the food and service . To the waitress that tried to keep us happy my respects. read more

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George N.

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AMAZING AMAZING!! I manage a dealership down the road Downey Hyundai We had a birthday event here. Food amazing!! Service excellent. Everyone super friendly Ambiance is awesome!! They make you feel at home!! Thank you!! Your friends at downey hyundai Will be back for sure. read more

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Lucho V.

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Was in the mood for seafood and drinks. Heard good things about Buena Mesa. Came in on a Saturday night. The place is lively and cozy. Nice decor and lights throughout the ceiling. Started of with a michelada and a margarita. Both were perfect. Also tried a Paloma and no complaints. For starters we shared fish ceviche. I prefer my fish diced but the flavors were good. By far my favorite was their Anaheim shrimp tacos with cheese. So delicious. My kids shared chicken nuggets and fish sticks. Don't sleep on their churros and ice cream. Very good.Our server Casandra was great. Super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Daniela C.

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Food was delicious but portions are small for the price. The service was also not good. My husband and I placed our order. His food came out but at that point the waitress let me know they had sold out of the tacos I had ordered. I placed an order for something else. My husband finished his food before mine came out. Just disappointing. Music is also played way too loud. Some people like that, just not for me. read more

Buena Mesa - This was what was served to my husband. A total of only 6 shrimp. Disappointed in presentation and portion. - Seafood Near Me - South Gate, California

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Tanya C.

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Didn't like any of the sushi plates Got 3, and out of those, none were good Tuesday is very slow read more

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Marlen B.

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La música está demasiado fuerte no puedes hablar, la comida regular tirando a mala no volvería, pésimo servicio por parte del personal read more

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Jessica B.

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We love this place, food as always was delicious! The pulpo tacos were amazing and the camarones momia are not to be missed! Great place to relax and enjoy dinner with family. Our waitress Elva, was really friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Alex L.

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This is our go to place when we are in the mood for steak and shrimp. It is consistently good. Our server, Fernando, took good care of us. I'm glad to see that service has improved. We will be back. read more

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M L.

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The place is deceiving from outside....once inside you will have freshest seafood and so well seasoned. Had their octopus in Chile- yummy. Their aguachile in green sauce - delight. The oysters were not my favorite but the Torres were amazing read more

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Gabriela O.

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1st time coming here was 09/20/25 for a show, the workers were so kind, welcoming & attentive though it felt like crazy crowd going in & out the restaurant! Before the show I got to try their oysters and they were LOADED & SO BOMB !! Had a great first time experience with them hosting a local bands show and will definitely go back during regular hours to get some more oysters! read more

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Jason R.

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If you haven't been here, make it your next spot. Food is always on point. Yes it's busy, but it comes with the territory. Purpose a la braza is my personal favorite. read more

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Anita M.

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The food was great!!!! See photos. We will definitely return for some steak. Service was awesome, as soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile and seated. They took our order right away and served right away even though it looked like a full night. Ambiance was nice, it was full of different groups. There was a few families there celebrating graduations. read more

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Estela A.

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Great food amazing, great service thank you Liz Enchiladas de camarón. The green sauce was delicious, different from what I've had at other restaurants. The best read more

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Edna G.

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Restaurant didn't look clean, no AC, seemed short staffed. Food was ok but will not come back. Owner there tending to his GF and friend, that is not a good look for business! Place looks run down like it's about to close down, many other better choices in Downey, go there instead! read more

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Andrea E.

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They've had king crab on the menu for over a year I've gone back several times and they never have it on hand. Food is okay it's never really busy. Servers do not speak English read more

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Isaiah A.

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Good food, family friendly environment. Great staff went beyond to tend to our needs.

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They are still going strong with outdoor dining. Staff is friendly and the outdoor seating was clean. We came for the family size pescado zarandeado, but they only had the filet size. The flavor was different than traditional nayarit style zarandeado. The filtet was cooked in a bed of onions and bell peppers with a lemony mustard sauce, definitely not the taste we expected. The octopus zarandeado was very good, more of a chipotle flavor, served whole. Both dishes feed 2-3 hungry people easily. We also ordered the shrimp mojo de ajo, or shrimp with a garlic sauce. It was traditional with rice and beans and the flavor was phenomenal. They didn't do too much, it was basic and delicious. Shrimp was butterflied and shell left on for flavor. We also got the sashimi mixto, a plate of raw tuna, raw shrimp and raw scallops, sashimi style with a onion, cilantro garnish all sitting in a bed of their house sauce and a avocado flower in the center. The sauce was very strange to me, it didn't know if it wanted to be Mexican or asian. It was fusion like, but missed the mark. I would not recommend this sauce with any of their raw platters. Simple lemon agua chile style sauce would have been perfect. We also ordered micheladas and they were just ok for $8/miche. I would come back for the shrimp mojo de ajo all day! read more

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Matt W.

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Service was 5 stars, Lissette was our waitress. The tomahawk was slightly over cooked and lacked flavor. The fresh oysters were delicious. Highlight of the night was the avocado sashimi platter that came out as an appetizer. read more

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Reina S.

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Jessica was a great server. Super sweet and attentive! In addition, the food was delicious. I'll for sure be coming back soon. read more

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Sirr P.

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Food was absolutely amazing! Our waitress Jessica C was a pleasure as well. Definitely recommend the octopus. read more

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Elyse X.

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We had high hopes after reading the reviews but none of them prepared us for the smell of a recently defiled restroom as we entered the dining area and tried to sit down. It was nauseating enough to turn us back towards the door and leave looking for alternatives to odiferous E. Coli...get somebody else to eat it. read more

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Jairo R.

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Food is really tasty, the ambience is really good and the service (servers are really friendly!! read more

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Nelssie C.

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The food is yummy every time I order I am just pleased with the food. The blue fin tuna I loved it

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Manj C.

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Didn't like the white rice, the Jamaica is so pale the food comes out very slow, when here with my family wasn't busy at at all one plate at the time was coming out.. can't imagine when is busy!! read more

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Lita V.

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I give the food five stars. It's everything else that ruined it. The music was too loud. The tables were set up cafeteria style. The waitress didn't know what she was doing. And the prices are gouged out, ridiculous! We paid $300 for a Tomahawk steak, an octopus, and 8 bottles of warm beer. We couldn't hear each other. The presentation of our meal was a mess. Never again! read more

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Joel R.

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I have been coming here for a while now Food is always good..and our waitress Jessica C was the best

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MrsQ825 ..

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2 years ago

Didn't eat here. Walked in and the restaurant smelled terrible. I turned around and left. Very disappointing because I was very hungry.

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Grace M.

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The food is good. The only issue I have is the menu online offer cheaper prices than the menu they have when you dine in. Also they display a plaque that says specials n when asked, they said that's during happy hours so maybe they shouldn't display it if they aren't offering it because the sign doesn't indicate happy hours. read more

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Cindy G.

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I randomly stopped by as I was getting my tires changed across the restaurant. I ordered one tostada de Camarón Crudo and it was amazing! I did not get anything else to eat or drink, so now I'm curious to try other foods. FYI: Food is a bit pricey. read more

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Devianna C.

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When entering the parking lot the restaurant is the the right. There's plenty of parking. We were seated right away and checked on often. I ordered the shrimp a la diabla. Tasty however it wasn't nearly as spicy as other plates I've tried. So this plate would be a good order for someone that wants to try the spicy shrimp. The aguachilies tho omg so good! Very tasty, spicy, flavorful, I recommended the agauchilies as they were delicious. The restaurant itself isn't too big but they do have a full bar and they did have live music which was pretty cool for a Friday night. read more

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Jeanette V.

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This place! Omg, love love love. Food was so tasty and presented well. You could taste the quality ingredients and all the flavors they packed in each bite. Wait service was nice, friendly and attentive of anything we needed. I liked the vibe of this place, it can be comfortable for lunch and dinner, maybe even birthday celebrations or a cute date. Its not too paisa paisa or crazily over priced lol, I hate that, but you get it. We had oysters, pescado zarandeado, their steak and mojarra frita. All of it was fresh and made to order. Con decirte que hasta el arroz y los frijoles estan buenos, ya... vallan! For dessert we ordered the cheesecakes, which were okay. I would pass on those next time. read more

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Yasaira F.

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Waited too long for food. Then the waitress gave my order away to another table. All she did was give me more tortilla chips to wait. Food not worth it. Little to no flavor. And this was on Valentine's Day. Ambiance was ok. Music and people eating, normal. read more

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Norma S.

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Great food with great flavor .. great place to hang out for date night and enjoy bar drinks..they have a bar and bartender mix drinks read more

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Joe T.

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One of the better restaurants in the area. Great food and drinks. It's where I take visitors who come to the office

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Rob G.

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I bring my relatives here regularly, and today I decided to try the bacon wrapped shrimp, the beans were very good and the shrimp was fantastic. read more

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More info about Buena Mesa

5861 Firestone Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
Directions
(562) 776-5861
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Hours

What time does Buena Mesa open?

Buena Mesa opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.Buena Mesa opens at 11:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Buena Mesa close?

Buena Mesa closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Buena Mesa is closed on Tuesday.Buena Mesa closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Wed-Thu 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue ClosedFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Buena Mesa take Bitcoin?

No, Buena Mesa does not take Bitcoin.

Does Buena Mesa take credit cards?

Yes, Buena Mesa takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Buena Mesa have catering options?

Yes, Buena Mesa does have catering options.

Does Buena Mesa have a drive thru?

No, Buena Mesa does not have a drive thru.

Does Buena Mesa have a happy hour?

Yes, Buena Mesa has a happy hour.

Does Buena Mesa serve alcohol?

Yes, Buena Mesa serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Buena Mesa allow dogs?

Yes, Buena Mesa allows dogs.

Does Buena Mesa have TVs?

Yes, Buena Mesa has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Buena Mesa have bike parking?

Yes, Buena Mesa has bike parking.

Does Buena Mesa have outdoor seating?

Yes, Buena Mesa has outdoor seating options.

Does Buena Mesa have parking?

Yes, Buena Mesa has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Buena Mesa wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Buena Mesa is wheelchair accessible.

Does Buena Mesa allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Buena Mesa allows outdoor smoking.

Does Buena Mesa have free WiFi?

Yes, Buena Mesa has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Welcome to Buena Mesa South Gate. We are a unique Mariscos and Steak restaurant, We won't tell you how delicious it is you're just going to have to come in and try it. We are located at 5861 Firestone Blvd south gate right next door to Sam's club.

History

Established in 2018.

Welcome to Buena Mesa South Gate. We are a unique Mariscos and Steak restaurant, We won't tell you how delicious it is you're just going to have to come in and try it. We are located at 5861 Firestone Blvd south gate right next door to Sam's club.

Meet the Business Owner: Verdugo R.

Tight family man with values and the love for God , food and customer service. We're are not average we take flavors to the extreme.

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Still stands-up to the hype after all these years…read more If "Trendy" was a restaurant, Bestia would easily be in top contention, even after being around for more than a decade. That says a lot. Once upon a time (a few years ago), my CFP + banking institution wanted to thank me for being one of their top private clients. They expressed their gratitude with a very generous, all expense paid full-course meal at Bestia. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement. Fast forward to now, I knew that coming back here would be a good idea. Make no mistake, even if you try to book a reservation several weeks in-advance, don't be surprised if the only available seats are at the counter. Granted, I was in a spacey table during my past visit, the counter can be an enjoyable & unintentionally entertaining space. It's great for a more casual vibe, as you get to see some of the kitchen workers put together some of their signature dishes. In many ways, Bestia seems like a microcosm of the city that it rather humbly resides within. What always catches me off-guard, is that the surrounding simple area really doesn't reflect the happening, vibrant, night-life that resides within the building's walls. You feel like you're taken so a different, very social, very bustling world. WINE: Podere 72, Poderi San Lazzaro (Marche region, central Italy) - 8.7 / 10 A very robust blend of Montepulciano & Sangiovese grapes that results in a balanced, medium bodied red wine that stands-up to heartiness of a beef ribeye steak. FOOD: Roasted Bone Marrow - 9.4/ 10 I have several friends that go here just for this particular dish. Funny enough, one can almost always tell that one is at Bestia because of the rather peculiar manner in which this dish is served. Hot, melted bone marrow is appropriately scooped out of the bone & poured onto spinach gnocchetti. It's like eating beef flavored mouth pillows of potato + spinach. It's definitely a dish that will impress whoever you are with. I can never resist ordering this whenever I am here. Oxtail alla Vaccinara - 8.9 / 10 The deep, rich maroon color of the rigatoni (thanks to beets) is a sight to behold. The pasta is firm but not too hard. It's a humble yet complex pasta dish that complements any main course. 26oz Margaret River Wagyu Ribeye - 9.4 / 10 Anybody who knows me knows that I love my ribeye. Any decent fancy restaurant does a ribeye. But no one does a ribeye quite like Bestia. The fermented mushroom cream delivers a punch of pungence not unlike a delectable dijon mustard, but to the highest of levels. This dish also makes me a believer in well-cooked onions served alongside steak. I usually like to take a home a portion of ribeye for later, but this is one of the very few instances when the steak is so good, that I can't help but finish it here. Again, the portion is more than enough to be shared. Fromage Blanc Mousse - 9.1 / 10 This seasonal dish hits all the right notes. It's the fanciest of cheesecakes, so I recommend sharing this. With its decadence, a little truly goes a long way & that's perfectly fine. The richness of the cheese is offset perfectly by the right balance of candied kumquats. A great "bite" to end on. Huge shout-out & thanks to Radu for being the nicest & most enthusiastic of servers. It's little things like him being so down to take pics of you with your party that really make me want to come back here. It the owners / management is reading this, please recognize how pivotal he is to your team. If he was working under me, I would most definitely give him a raise. Also, shout-out to Dani at the hostess stand. She is one of the most personable people. For being the first person that patrons see upon entering, she is the perfect face, attitude, & welcoming personality that the hospitality industry is in dire need of. She's a rockstar of a hostess & a pleasure to talk with. Bestia is a better place because of valuable employees like Radu & Dani. As always, come for the food. Come back for the service. I would definitely come back because of how amazing Radu & Dani are. Years after the hype, the vibe is still very much happening at Bestia.

3 stars for Ambiance. Given I was dining on a Saturday night at 8 pm. Our waiter was just okay, he…read moredidn't ask about food allergies off the bat, and it seemed very inconvenient for them to address this issue. We sat at a shared booth. We felt the booth seats shaking the entire time. We looked back at the people behind us, and they also looked at us wondering where the shaking was coming from. We had a full on conversation searching for the source. IT was like an earthquake with the seats rattling around and became really distracting. MY seatmate date and I later figured out the movement was from the party across from us. I guess all the booths are connected. It was really loud in the restaurant as expected. 3 starts for atmosphere and the vibe I got from our waiter. THe food was on point and delcious Bestia 10/10 quality for the pasta and pizza. The Peruvian scallops were forgettable. The duck was over salted. I didn't enjoy the experience sitting at the booths inside. We have never sat here before, and I will make a point to not sit there again in the future.

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2.4 mi

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Cashier was nice and laughed at my jokes, also was accommodating allowing me to get onion rings as…read morepart of the meal. He brings the food out to everyone and remembers which order belongs to whom. Also kindly told me to try the garlic sauce....SO good. Will be coming back

A review for growth. I came around 5:00 did not leave until 7:00pm…read moreNo pastry or discount for my waiting . It was my first time there . No offense you need to hire more employees in rush hours and organize it a bit more . So happy customers won't leave angry or upset . An honest Review and Feedback

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Stevens Steak & Seafood House

3.6(1.5k reviews)

4.1 mi

This is the 12th Consecutive Year that I have held my Nursing Scholarship Fundraiser at this venue…read more Steven's is a Beautiful Restaurant with great food and exceptional service. Jaime Velasco, the Manager, oversees all events at the venue. He gives you personal and professional services and pays attention to all your needs. With Jaime I Know nothing will go wrong. The linens, room setup, and food is always delicious. I highly recommend booking all your events here. You will never be disappointed.

The atmosphere felt welcoming and warm. Food was amazing--everything came out fresh and delicious…read more The service was great, very attentive and friendly. I would definitely come again!

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Mandala Cantina

4.2(261 reviews)

1.9 mi

Speaks Spanish

Locally owned & operated

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

Sin City refreshing

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Tempo Cantina - Downey

4.0(3.5k reviews)

1.5 mi

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

This place was recommended by a friend, and I'm so glad we came--Tempo Cantina was an experience…read morefrom 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.

Owner Jorge Cueva/ Mr. Tempo

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Seafood Rice

The Chicken Koop

I finally made the drive to Downey to try this chicken spot I have been eyeing for monthsssss!…read moreTheir parking lot is located in the back of the restaurant as street parking appears to be limited. They As we are a primarily chicken household, I brought my family with me to try their chicken plates and creative chicken plates. My first initial thought walking into Chicken Koop is that it has calm party vibe... the reason I say this is because through our whole time in the restaurant, they were playing a lot of my favorite songs. For a second, I thought my phone had connected to their speakers, lol! Pictured below is the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate. The Friend Chicken Sandwich was so juicy and flavorful; the breaded chicken patty had a perfect crunch to it. The 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate was also another delicious and great choice. The chicken was cooked perfectly- again no dry chicken and it was juicy w a crunchy outer skin. The Brussels sprouts can out perfectly as well.

We picked this place as a last-minute dinner option since none of us had tried it before, and we…read morethought it would be worth a shot. We ordered takeout and were pleasantly surprised they still accepted our order only 30 minutes before closing. I had the mushroom wrap because it seemed like a healthier option. The vegetables inside were cooked well and nicely seasoned, but the wrap itself was a little dry. It came with a salad, which was a nice addition. I'd still return for the wrap. The garlic fries were really good, and the nachos were nice and saucy. The rice that came with the dinner plate, however, was overcooked and mushy. Overall, a decent experience with a few standout items.