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    Cafe Mundial

    3.9 (225 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, Italian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Vegetarian pasta
    Laurel C.

    Very quiet cool spot on the main drag, good for groups. We had plenty of time to visit with family, and the menu worked well for a variety of tastes. I had the vegetarian pasta, which was delicious. Great service, we had waters and menus as soon as we were sitting down. A hidden gem, go check them out.

    Ralph N.

    Food was amazing Service was great. Nice and relaxing ambiance. Drinks were good. Waiter Austin was very helpful and patient

    Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Pecan Ravioli
    Veronica S.

    This is my first time coming in to this restaurant although my parents go ALL the time! We had the bell pepper walnut ravioli-- I thought the sauce was really good, never have tried bell pepper in ravioli but I felt that the noodle in the ravioli was very thin not a dense ravioli like other Italian restaurants... which I prefer. I also had a Caesar salad which I especially loved because their romaine was crisp and so fresh! You can totally tell they take the time to wash their lettuce properly. The inside is super cool, exposed brick, cool bar, wine cabinets, really modern lights on the wall. I came during the day but feel like this would be a whole vibe at night. I'll be coming back to try some other things!

    What you see is what we ate
    Lynnette M.

    Oh, my ... does it get any better than this? Elegant setting, enticingly diverse menu options, well-chosen wines for our tasting, amazingly delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts, all beautifully prepared and presented. Our host John (the owner), was witty, charming and intuitive, and his staff provided our group with everything I remember excellent service to be. Thank you, Café Mundial. A long-awaited gathering of family was made all the more special for having been spent with you.

    Belgian
    Marshie M.

    This place has it all. New breakfast menu, great food. Excellent service and wonderful ambiance. It's been here forever in old town monrovia.

    Egg benedict
    Assunta L.

    We came for late lunch on Saturday and got seated at the patio. The Hawaiian salad was refreshing and helps work up an appetite. The salad dressing tastes good. Everything else is average. It is located in old town Monrovia so street parking and lot close by.

    Boneless Short Rib Pizza Genovese Pesto Pasta Crispy Calamari
    Britney H.

    Shereen our waiter provided great service and made sure my party and I were ok! The ambiance is a bit classy and cozy. The food was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Italian!

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    Perfect eatery, tasty, good cocktails, nice personnel, cozy, all around good experience

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    Great ambiance. Good cocktails. Good people. Food is solid and processed are not bad. All in all, a great gem in Monrovia.

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    The food too salty the service was Okay needs more staff. The decor is odd. smelled like musty farts. Was not very clean.

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    Amazing service loco moco was a little underwhelming everything else was amazing including the coffee

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    I had my 50th birthday celebration at Blush and had an amazing time. The venue was super nice and…read morethe decor had my guests loving the atmosphere. The Manager Jin was so accommodating and friendly. His bar staff kept my guests happy and they were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend it and I would host another event there.

    UPDATE. We rescheduled our Vow Renewal from May-Dec, which seemed easy enough to do at first when…read morecommunicating with Chris, who was going to be onsite manager for our event. It proved more difficult when dealing with the owner Scott. I'll start by saying the end result was us rescheduling at the same rate that we booked & our event went well, however it wasn't without hiccups. When rescheduling, we were specifically instructed by Scott to cancel our booking in Peerspace & rebook the new date. That's when issues started. Before cancelling I mentioned how Peerspace won't refund our full amount & Scott replied that whatever isn't refunded will be credited toward the new date. That didn't happen without us constantly reaching out via text, email, & Peerspace. When you request a date on Peerspace it's pending review/approval from Blush, however it charges you immediately. Since we opted for the payment plan that required about half down & remainder later, we were waiting on our refund to book the new date. It never came. When we were finally able to have a phone call with Scott, I couldn't get one word in the entire time he was mansplaining the world of business. He was very patronizing & I swallowed my pride because we just wanted a resolve & to not lose the deposit. I asked very clearly whether he was going to uphold our agreement. He did, but under the condition that we pay the remainder of our balance upfront in good faith to them. We did & that was that. Thereafter, it was back & forth whether Chris would still be working our event which Scott said he was. Chris was the saving grace of Blush in our opinion. Customer service & how you treat people is king, so it put our hearts at ease. But not for long, since it was changed later to Jin. Getting Jin to respond was difficult. 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It comes down to a lack of customer service & professional decorum, because the venue itself is beautiful. We gave a final 3 STARS because everything came together. Those missing components are just so vital. A work day for them is literally someone else's most important day that they're choosing and paying to celebrate at Blush.

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    Yes this is definitely what you would call a true dive bar but with that being said it was also a…read moregreat place if you want to have a strong drink and just have a great time and meet great people who make you feel welcomed love to make you laugh. My cousin and I went after dinner and decided what the heck let's live. We really went in not knowing what to expect and ended up having a great time and meet amazing people. The bartender is a 70 year old man who walks like he can't possibly make any drinks but he certainly can and boy are they strong. So beware. The live band is amazing. It is small place but most of the men there are gentlemen and will offer you their seat. It was a great time. So if you go just be prepared, this is not your usual fancy lounge or bar.

    First Cabin Bar was highly recommended by a coworker for the best Bloody Mary around. We decided to…read moredo a "Bloody Mary Bar Crawl", and this was our second stop, but first time visit for us. Apple was "at the HELM" (behind the bar). Fun, social crowd with regulars that we met and openly welcomed us. I believe that I heard that there's live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. On street parking, or a small lot in the back, off the alley. Hours: 6:00am - 12:00am (next day), Fri-Sat 6:00am - 2:00am (next day). DRINKS, but NO FOOD: A couple Bloody Mary's (two with horseradish, one regular) which were well made. We also tried an Old Fashioned, an Espresso Martini, a Modelo Especial, and a Michelob Ultra. One round was picked up by regular patron but talk about reasonable prices. Our whole tab was only $28. I couldn't believe it. They don't serve food, but you're welcome to bring in whatever you'd like. Claro's Italian Market is across the street, and we heard that many regulars pick up something there and bring it over. Thanks Apple, Paul, Ozzy, and Christy for making our visit a memorable one. If you haven't been here before, definitely worth stopping in.

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    4.4(315 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Kitchen open late
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    I had a great time at Moxie - I came for a quick bite. I ordered all 3 sashimi options and my…read morefavorite was the salmon. The sashimi was a little thicker than I expected. My favorite item was the spicy tuna on crispy toast - I wish I had ordered another one! The rainbow roll was delicious. I would've liked to try their other rolls instead of the skewers I ordered. I loved the cotton candy machine - I've never seen anything like it before. The service was great - they were really kind and helpful. The inside was nice and cool, I sat in the restaurant side since I didn't do karaoke. I liked the large tvs in that room. They also have darts and cute little games.

    Arcadia has brilliant Asian gastronomy and night life -- I'm not a karaoke connoisseur myself, but…read moreI do love to sing and hang out with friends, especially when yummy food and liveliness are in the mix ! I found Moxie Izakaya on Instagram and had to check it out. We entered into this arcade-like setting with small claw machines, a cotton candy maker, darts, an open bar, a dining area with televisions and an open karaoke mix, and a separate hall for reserved karaoke rooms! The karaoke rooms are set up intimately with two tables, black leather couches, projected screens with a karaoke device, speakers, and a little disco ball at the top. If you're wondering about food, there are a TON of incredible options choose from ! What we ordered: Mango Yogurt Soju Cocktail Unagi and Cucumber Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll Seared Salmon Sashimi with Truffle Ponzu Sauce Kimchi Fried Rice Baked Green Mussels Takoyaki Grilled Skewers: Quail Egg, Beef Hanger Steak, Kurobata Pork Sausage, Chicken Meatball, Beef Tongue, Fish Tofu, Shrimp, Truffle Pork Belly Miso Soup We were treated so wonderfully by the entire staff and service !! You need to check out their night life amenities, happy hour deals at the bar, karaoke lounge rooms, and of course, their extensive izakaya menu -- their skewers are our favorite menu items but we loved their appetizers and kimchi fried rice too !!

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    I visited the State for the first time on 05/01/2026 at lunchtime with a party of three…read more Parking is easy to find, all around Monrovia downtown. The restaurant was kind of empty during our visit today; however, it is a small place -- and it was kind of nice. Every other time I have passed it (usually in the evening) it is packed. So, it was nice to be quiet today. Our service was friendly. I had the spicy chicken sandwich, which is a huge sandwich and it was delicious. It was not really spicy; however, I know -- for the masses. It was still absolutely delicious though. I did upgrade my salad to the side Cesar salad and it also was delicious. Overall, it was a nice win for lunch today. I even was able to wrap up half of my sandwich to bring home later. Dessert -- not this time -- but I'll be back!

    We've been here a few times and really wanted to like this place. The food and drinks feel more…read moreelevated than most spots nearby, and as locals in Monrovia, we were hoping it could become a regular for us. This last visit was frustrating enough that we won't be rushing back. We came in just before 6:00 PM with a babysitter and a limited window. The restaurant wasn't busy, maybe five tables, but service was completely off. Our entrée took about 45 minutes. It was comped, but no one acknowledged the delay. No apology, no explanation, nothing. We also got the wrong side (fries instead of onion rings), and while it was corrected quickly, it added to the overall feeling that no one was really paying attention. The bigger issue was how absent the service felt. Our server never came back for a second round of drinks, and I had to go to the bar myself. When I mentioned it, the response was basically that the server was busy with another table, which felt dismissive given how long we had already been waiting. No one was busy. By the time food arrived, it was around 6:45 PM. The problem wasn't just the wait, it was the lack of communication or basic hospitality the entire time. I actually emailed the restaurant directly after our visit and never heard back, which is disappointing and honestly says a lot. At this point, it's hard not to feel like they just don't really care about the customer experience or about keeping people coming back. It's a shame, because the place has potential, but right now it doesn't feel like it's being taken seriously.

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