I forgot the name of the girl at the counter but she was so sweet & helpful. We came here for an…read moreearly lunch and it was really hard to decide what to get. It was a little hot in here but we sat against the wall & decided on the legendary chopped cheese, the chicken caesar salad sandwich & the chicken and waffles. The chopped cheese was so good, I wish I had gotten a sauce to drizzle over it. The bread was also really good. The Caesar was really refreshing. The chicken was crunchy & flavorful and the waffles were soft with a slight crunch. My ONLY thing, which is SUPER minor but they dont have water here so if you bring kids that aren't allowed to drink sodas, bring your own drinks!

Ive seen this place and finally decided to give it a try and OMG im glad I did…read more Melody helped me decide on my first order, it is nice to see younger people really care about their work and give excellent customer service , she was super helpful and answered all of my questions. I tried the chopped cheese and it was delicious!! When I went back I tried their Chicken and Waffles and it was really crispy chicken the waffle was excellent The place was clean and the music they were playing set a happy welcoming vibe Will definitely go back!!!

Picaresca is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Boyle Heights! It's Mexican owned and you can…read moretruly feel the passion they put into everything they do. The owners are always welcoming, friendly, and genuinely make every customer feel at home. Their customer service is exceptional and one of the main reasons my family and I keep coming back. The food is amazing! Their chicharrón burrito is the best I've had, and the chilaquiles are always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Their coffee is just as impressive--they roast their own beans, make their own café de olla syrup, and you can even buy their coffee beans to enjoy at home. Every cup tastes fresh, rich, and authentic. I also love the atmosphere. The artwork throughout the shop is beautiful and gives the space so much personality. It's the kind of place where you want to sit, relax, and enjoy your coffee. Another thing I appreciate is that their prices are more affordable than many other coffee shops, especially considering the quality of the food, coffee, and service. My kids absolutely love coming here, and it's become one of our favorite family spots. If you're in Boyle Heights and looking for incredible coffee, delicious food, beautiful local art, fair prices, and some of the kindest people you'll ever meet, Picaresca is a must-visit. I can't recommend them enough!

Been coming here for a year. Normally I try and few things before I really make a review. Let's…read morestart with the staff, only one of the staff members is really kind and bless her heart. It varies who you get, alot of attitude, eye rolls for no reason. Oddly enough, unless you're someone well known they will go over the moon for you. Saw it the other day bring them water salsa while their other customers have to get everything but, i digress. The mulato breakfast sandwich, its flavorful! I do recommend trying it if its your first time and want something not so heavy. I like the chilaquiles, its better when you add a fried egg. Soo yummy, savory, and flavorful! As for the coffee, if you like a pick me up... and a coffee that isn't sweet but strong. I suggest a refresher drink (tonics). The coffee is sugary and you unfortunately cant taste some of the coffee. If that's your preference, we'll i recommend. Besides that, the environment is lovely and art they have. Though its a hit or miss with staff especially if you like friendly service.

This cafe is in the gold range, and it is a gem! While Luminarias overlooks the freeways, the…read moreseating here overlooks the lovely greenery! It was around 90 degrees, but it was so breezy and peaceful here! My friend and I met up here for lunch not knowing what this place was, and we absolutely LOVED it. The food was honestly pretty four star. The prices were alright. We got fish cake udon, veggie bibimbap, popcorn chicken (little nuggets), oat milk latte, and ice matcha. The total with 20% tip came out to $58. I will absolutely be back on a summer day. It's honestly such a cute little vibe. Bathrooms are right there, and they are clean!

We love it here! It's within the golf course so parking is super easy and the views are wonderful,…read moreespecially at night. Just bring a sweater! Service was really great! They went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy. We came with a big group after the cinema viewing of a kpop (BTS) concert in Busan so we called ahead to let them know what time we'd be there. The kitchen closes at 9pm but the golf course closes at 11pm and thankfully they said we can stay a little longer since it's outside seating. I ordered the Seollongtang soup which my kid devoured haha it was super yummy! Would definitely get that again. She also got the hotdog and we got to try the corn dog that my friend ordered too. Also got the matcha latte. My other friend got the veggie bibimbap. All yummy and everyone got to try a lot of things on the menu which there was nothing but positive feedback for. We aren't in this area much but we don't live too far away either so I'm sure we will be back sooner or later :)

I thought this restaurant was going to be similar to a lot of the other Chinese "bistros" or…read more"cafes" around this 626 area, but this one is really a step above, with more personable staff, with a longtime manager/owner who cares about the food and the customers. We had the seafood pasta which was very tasty. The sauce has plenty of flavor and kick, and there is a lot of fresh seafood provided, including mussels and shrimp. Also had the lamb chops, which is one of their most popular dishes, and I can see why. The lamb was cooked perfectly, soft juicy, super easy to eat. I loved that there was chimichurri sauce provided on the side and it went well with everything, including the mashed potatoes and vegetables. This is definitely worth a revisit for any future special occasions!

The food was above average. I could tell by the yelp photos that the chef might not be fully…read moreAmerican. Seeing the server and an Asian staff coming out from kitchen confirmed that the cooking wasn't fully American taste bud. But that is the reason why it hit me very well. Honestly, whether you have American or fusion or Asian taste bud, the taste quality is better than some average American restaurants. I tried the butter squash soup, lamp chop, and bow tie pasta with chicken. I was enjoying my soup and lamp chop a lot. The pasta was pleasant to me, but it wasn't exceptionally great compared to the lamp chop. My fiancé loved the pasta though, saying that the sauce wasn't overwhelming. It is not a cheap place to come for, but it is because the food and drinks (good white wine) have quality. The wait for the entrees was a little long, even though it wasn't that busy. I believe it was the chef spending time to make sure each dish was done well, unlike the busy restaurant where chefs only follow the restaurant's recipes to make it quick and easy. Lastly, the ambience was okay, but it was more an older fine dining/family owned style. It had some nostalgic vibe if you'd take it that way. Keep it up. I really hope it will be there forever long.

Located on Atlantic & Beverly boulevards with plenty of parking, inside seating, and even a couple…read moretables out front. We come here specifically for the "La Azteca" burrito with Carnitas which is made with a Chile Relleno (poblana pepper), handmade flour tortilla, and I top it with their red salsa. Today, I had just that and it was flavorful and authentic. The staff is consistently friendly no matter how busy it gets, and the space is clean. Overall, it's always a great experience here and will absolutely be back!

Sunday around 8 am-ish, parking lot empty & plentiful stalls…read more Customer service (cashier) was exceptional Couple of seating chairs/ tables in dining area Ordered a chorizo, egg & papas burrito To go order took like 15 mins It was still warm when i got home like 10 mins later It was yummy, big & satisfying. The red salsa not super spicy but enhanced the flavor $15 tho is not ok I was a fan of the Cesar Chavez location w/ chile relleno & will recommend this location. I'll return if i ever am in an unhealthy mood!

Came in a bit after 5, it was quiet and not busy…read more I ordered the Beverly combo to share with the hubs. Ordered the meat lovers pizza and fries for the kids. Food came out not 10 minutes later, hot & delicious. The portions are great, enough to share for our family of 4. The restaurant is clean and the temperature was cool (on a 90F day). The big windows are great for people/car watching while you enjoy your meal. The selection of food is amazing, very varied. The selection of soft drinks is great too, we were pleasantly surprised to see stubborn soda cherry creme, our favorite. If we didn't live 30 min away, we'd probably be regulars.

It's usually a hit or miss with this place. This time I…read moreordered a burger salad and look at what I got. I am not sure what they were thinking. I would stick with their specials. They should consider removing items that look like this and cost $15 dollars. I think I paid for 15 Dollar avocado. If you come by, just order their Greek items.

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.

Dunsmoor was a great experience. I loved the tuna toast, cornbread and beef ribeye. We also had the…read moreCarolina gold rice and braised green beans. They were nice too, but probably wouldn't have it again. The ambiance was lovely - very old school. The staff was super courteous!

I went to Dunsmoor last night for my husband's birthday dinner (we had to make reservations about a…read moremonth ago because it's been such a popular spot) and I must say the food was really delicious, but the service was so lacking, the food was poorly timed (even after I got a lecture from my server about how I couldn't order items separately because it needed to be timed between courses.....where was that great timing?) where we found ourselves waiting around for 20 minutes between a course. The server (on my receipt the name is Austin) ALSO forgot to do the birthday candle for my husband (which i asked for and saw all the tables around us getting celebration candles - I know it's such a small detail to complain about but if everyone else didn't have an issue, why did we?) - hence my low star rating. She also kept us waiting around forever for our check that I had to flag down one of the hostesses because we waited another 15 minutes with our card out. The service was so bad and distracting so unfortunately it took away from my experience. Positives: street parking is super easy, do NOT pay for the $14 valet. The cornbread is an absolute must, the trout was absolutely delicious, the chili stew was incredibly flavorful, and the cobbler was a nice sweet end to the entire meal. I would maybe come back another time but hopefully have better service.