If your looking for a great place to eat try Cafe Bravo! Food is full of flavor and fresh. Their burritos are the size of your forearm, just fyi! Some may say the prices are a little high but for the anpuny of food your getting its actially a deal! Service is punctual and the drinks are decently poured. The place is pretty clean and organized, we were a party of seven and they were able to put together a table in minutes! read more

Easily some of the best food Ive had in a long long time. The wife and I went there and enjoyed a delicious meal, great portion sizes, great taste and great atmosphere The waitresses were top notch! Great service and they were moving We will definitely be back again read more

Cafe Bravo - Latin American Near Me - Oakdale, California

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The menu looked so interesting that I asked to keep it at the table after ordering. I read it like a book while waiting for my order, all the time feeling that I may have ordered wrong. The food came and I realized: I'd not ordered wrong, I'd chosen wrong. I'd chosen the wrong restaurant. A Fajita Steak Burrito ($15.50) was wet, enormous, and looked quite beautiful. The flavor profiles though, were not at all to my liking. That's a personal thing, I realize, so my review is based more on the other food that graced my table: A Mexican Shrimp Caesar Salad ($13.95) which, as the menu described it, featured grilled shrimp and a tangy dressing. Rarely do I leave food on my plate but the Mexican Shrimp Caesar deserved to be left. The featured shrimp showed no grill marks or grill flavorings causing me to be wary of the notion that they'd even seen a grill. They were also somewhat tepid leaving me wondering just when they'd been cooked. The dressing, which could've brought the salad portion together, lacked any tangy zest. It was neither a Caesar dressing nor a southwest dressing. It was simply a dressing with an indeterminate flavor profile and it the salad was literally swimming in it. I grudgingly ate the shrimp and picked around what was left of the rest, leaving at least 50% on my plate. When a server removed my plate I remarked that there was far too much dressing and in response? Crickets. The plate was whisked away as though I routinely leave my plate half full. In a town with many taquerias, Cafe Bravo is selling what I'd call expensive Mexican food but this food really didn't deliver. Twenty minutes after paying my bill of more than $35 (for 2) I stopped at a fruit stand beside which stood a taco truck perfuming the air with the scent of carne asada. How I wish I'd saved my money and appetite for just that. read more

Cafe Bravo - Shrimp Caesar Salad ($13.95) looked pretty but enjoyment stopped there - Latin American Near Me - Oakdale, California

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I've been here twice. We set up the bar had a lunch and a couple of cocktails with our lunch meals I'll skip the menu this time. We were happy with The Mai Thai and thrilled with the Cadillac. Margarita presentation is done well. As for me, it's all about presentation second is taste both formalities have exceeded my roster I'll keep coming back. I'm gonna try the Cadillac strawberry margarita next time I'm in looks yummy! read more

Everything we've tried here is absolutely delicious! And my watermelon margarita had such a generous pour, I had to ask them to add soda lol... Must haves are the Chino Latino Egg Rolls, Queso Fundido, Fish Tacos, Lobster tacos (this may have been a special), many more dishes that I can't wait to try! Wonderful food, served by a cheerful wait staff in a timely manner. Cannot ask for more; way to go Cafe Bravo!! read more

Overall a great meal. Love the flavoring and seasoning of the meats that are marinated in the various dishes. I always get the bravo burrito and half red and half green sauce Carne Asada and pulled pork. Carnitas is fantastic. The beer selection could be a little more broad, but a great meal for sure! read more

Once again Cafe Bravo nailed it. Not only was the food amazing the service is top notch. Mya and Anitra were great, and btw Anitra makes a mean Mule. We can't wait to go back. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

Food great first time, second time, every ones too was hardly warm. Service ok. Loud but nice place. read more

We were looking for somewhere to try in Oakdale and discovered Cafe Bravo. The restaurant appears to be very new and has nice decor. They also have a full-service bar. Our server was amazing and the presentation of the food was lovely! Something you don't find everyday! We tried the Chino Latino Egg Rolls and they were wonderful! So good! I had the Camarones Mexicanos with shrimp and it was delicious. The shrimp and the portion was huge! My son had the combination and he also said it was all excellent. I really enjoyed their salsa which was a little different than what you usually get. Our server said it is house-made. The rice was also a little different, and tasted fabulous! They have a great variety of menu items from various Latin countries. You should try it! read more

Staff is absolutely delightful. They make you feel welcomed every time you come, and the food is some of the best in town. We are always delighted to go there. read more

American Mexican Food that costs like it comes with a beach front view. Unless you're drunk and without sense I wouldn't recommend this experience. Food was mehh too. read more

this place has a 4.2 and needs to be 4.6 or more- best food in Oakdale pretty much next to Redwood Cafe and Bistro... everything is great, even salads and sides. The steaks are perfect and the Mexican food is phenomenal. Bravo Burrito is enough for 3 people... great place and nice atmosphere read more

We really enjoy coming to Cafe Bravo to watch the game. The food is excellent and Cody is our favorite server. He is very attentive and polite. read more

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Skin by Tamera recommend this Mexican Restaurant. The food was great and service too. We will definitely be back.

This is one of Oakdale's best places to eat. We have never ever had a bad meal here. I always want everything on the menu. It's so hard to choose! Come hungry! read more

Cafe Bravo - Latin American Near Me - Oakdale, California

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Our server Jennifer was super unpleasant. You should never feel like you can't ask your server for anything, her attitude and vibe at the table was uncomfortable we wanted to ask to have another server. She forgot things multiple items we asked for, didn't pre bus our table so all the empty glasses and plates just piled up . She never returned to the table to collect our card to pay for the bill until we were getting up to leave. It's an uncomfortable feeling when you feel like your server doesn't want to serve you. We won't be returning anytime soon. Super disappointing . I hope this place isn't going down hill the service is usually good here. read more

I get into Cafe Bravo about 6 times a year, service has always been good, The menu has a wide variety and this is the only place in Oakdale that I think you can't still get a Tomahawk cut steak. The Latin food is a bit to dolled up for my taste, so I usually do a New York cut steak. Its been perfect every time, refills are free and frequent, I lived in Oakdale about 25 years and ever since I found them I've been coming back, believe they also have a full bar. Ambiance is comfortable and only hard sun in late afternoon but they adjust shades for you if needed. read more

Overpriced burrito but amazing tomahawk steak meal. Service is usually pretty chill and quality. Chips and salsa with tall beers worth the visit. read more

I recommend cafe bravo's happy hour. The service is friendly, the ambiance is cheerful, and there is a delicious selection of drinks and food. read more

The service is always good, but food is even better. It's a little pricey for Latin/Mexican food but it is worth it.

Definitely surprised with this find in Oakdale! Food is not your typical Hispanic food but for sure a must try. Their bar menu is pretty long and the drinks are really good. Service was great, was checked on more times than I can count lol. read more

This has become one of our favorite restaurants in Oakdale! The food is plentiful, tasty and beautifully presented. Be sure you try a Coconut Margarita! You'll want more than one! read more

This is absolutely the best option in the area from the tomahawk steaks to the filet mignon... even the normal carne Asada plate is so head and shoulders above the rest I can't even enjoy it anywhere else at this point... I don't even live in oakdale and find myself eating here several times a week... the thing I notice first is quality of ingredients and diversity of the menu it should be called a steakhouse because the beef they serve.... dare I say it rivals Ruth's Chris and Morton's for flavor and quality... it's a "Latin grill" with heavy Brazilian influence... another thing to take note of is the attentive wait staff, I have set a stopwatch trying to empty my iced tea, and the longest I have had a glass empty to date is 48 seconds... Best plates Brazilian coconut shrimp appetizer Carne asada plate The chimichuri New York (order that sauce on any steak ) Tomahawk obviously Brazilian bbq chicken quesadilla Mole enchiladas plate (authentic and flavorful) The atmosphere at the bar is always fun and diverse, people laughing and enjoying the fine cuisine... I could go on and on about this place it truly is a gem of the valley and if you never make it out to oakdale you have no clue what you are missing... read more

Cafe Bravo - New York with that chimichuri sauce - Latin American Near Me - Oakdale, California

Been here twice and I want to live closer so I can go all the time. It's that good! The Ahi app which is like a dinner size plate is ridiculous, they make it in a sweet and sour sauce and it's next level. My first visit I ordered it, my second visit I ordered again! All the plates I witnessed are huge, the prices are fair for the size plate you get. The bar area has flats for sports and music playing providing a fun atmosphere. Last thing, the watermelon margarita..nuff said! Drop the mic! read more

Great place to eat. Staff is very freindly and accomodating. Great food for sure:-)

Good atmosphere. Good drinks. Good food. Good service. Try it! Try the stuffed mushrooms. Not great, but good. read more

We have been here about 5 times in the past 2 years. I've had the Cuban sandwich and fish tacos. Both are very good. Our son likes the big bean burrito and salsa. It's sort of dark and very much a bar, and is quite popular on weekends. Staff often get busy and "forget" that you're waiting for them but they've been good once you're seated in their area. read more

Not your typical Mexican restaurant. Food was good but a little different than others. I enjoyed the margarita but not the lemon drop read more

Cafe Bravo - Chili Verde with pork stuffed poblano pepper - Latin American Near Me - Oakdale, California

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One of my favorite places in town! Fair prices. Huge portions. Friendly service. I love going here for celebrations because I know they will never let me down. read more

Good food and service. It's definitely worth a stop if you're heading to Yosemite and need a break.

I chose this place out of convenience, but the reviews made it seem overly perfect, also. With the beer signs in the window, I thought that this was a bar and mis-labeled. It turned out to be a bit bar, a bit restaurant. It was split into the bar, a dining area, and a third area, which seemed to be an add-on or private dining area. It made me think that three siblings couldn't decide how to use their inheritance money and all three got what they wanted and nothing matched, decor and all. Everyone seemed friendly and the first person to talk to me said to sit anywhere I liked. With the few tables, I chose a table for four that was against an interior window, so that I had an indirect view of the outside. Someone else brought the dinner and lunch menus and gave me a quick explanation. A short time later, I was asked for a drink order. After learning that they had Coca-Cola products, I asked for an iced tea. The menu seemed odd--it wasn't Mexican and wasn't really Latino, but it had Mexican, Cuban, and Brazilian (I think) items, plus some random choices. I ended up asking about the Combinaciones--why certain things were in Spanish, I will never know. I ordered an enchilada combo, which came with rice and beans. The server asked if I wanted cheese, then chicken, and finally, we got to the shredded beef. I would have been happy with ground beef, but for the price, it seemed shredded beef made sense. It took a while, though there were several people there. The rice and beans seem to be flattened to take up more space on the plate and the enchilada seemed a reasonable size, but not generous. The taste of everything but the sauce was good. Maybe, they don't sell a lot of enchiladas and they open a can of sauce for them. The salsa that came with the chips was really good, in contrast. I'll wait to find out that it was the opposite and the salsa came from the can. The $12+ and tip seemed too much for a slightly better than mediocre meal with really great service, but it was good to try the place. read more

Cafe Bravo - Latin American Near Me - Oakdale, California

This place is the place to be especially on weekends. There is plenty to choose from on the menu. The Chicken Tortilla Soup is amazing!! I recently tried the lemon drop cocktail here and it was honestly okay, nothing to write home about. read more

Came here the other night and ordered chili verde plate with a chili relleno. Was so good! Tasted how me make at home. Kids really enjoyed there meal . Love that they put paper over the table for the kids to draw on , and us ;) service was excellent. Overall it was a great experience. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Definitely will go back! I would recommend to everyone to try this place out!

I had a spicy margarita and some Yummy fish tacos with rice and beans. It was all very good and I really liked the green sauce, but I spent 36.80 with with tip for one person that is very pricy for Mexican food in a little town like Oakdale. The service as excellent and Summer made a great margarita. I would definitely come back but probably only for lunch or happy hour. read more

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I love Cafe Bravo! Always good food, good service and great atmosphere! Definitely a must try when in Oakdale.

One of the best Fijita plates i've had in a long time. If you have the chance to eat here i definitely recommend the fijitas and the queso dip. read more

Huge burrito. Great salads. Staff is very friendly. Have been here about 10 times. And 2 of the times the food was over done with condiments. Salad was drenched with dressing and the fajitas had way too much seasoning. Was to hard to eat and taste the meat and salad. I do love this place tho and will return read more

Wow! Best mexican I have ever had. I got the volcano entree, which was more of a showpiece than meal. It came to the table literally bubbling and has killer flavor. Plus more toppings than I could possibly use with the hot tortillas. I also got the ultimate margarita. I think I will be buzzing for hours. SO got the Mar y Tierra entree, which was incredibly flavorful. It only came w 3 prawns, which was slightly disappointing. The salsa and chips are good too -- the salsa tasted roasted and had excellent heat. read more

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As a food critic, I will rate the experiences here as fairly as possible. Scores are out of a possible 10 stars. 0 being horrible, 10 being the ultimate in this category. AMBIENCE: 5.5 STAFF SERVICE: 8 DRINKS: 8.75 APPETIZERS (IF ORDERED) : 9 DINNER (2 dinners ordered): FILET MIGNON : 5 / PESTO SHRIMP PASTA: 9.5 TABLES AND CHAIRS : TABLES: 6.25 CHAIRS: (4 legged chairs) 3 (very poor lumbar support) OVERALL EXPERIENCE : 9 Even though the steak was not made a filet should be made and the chairs left something to be desired for my back, everything else was terrific. I give this restaurant high marks and recommend it for anyone looking to have a delicious dinner. read more