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    En Familia

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Michelle O.

    I've seen this restaurant a lot on instagram. So we decided to try it out before heading to our concert. The restaurant is beautiful. Nice atmosphere. The staff super friendly. We tried a couple of appetizers TASTE OF ENFAMILIA 42 1 Barbacoa Sope / 1 Chicken Mole Tetela / 1 Empanada / 2 Barbacoa Potato tacos ORO VERDE 14 Guacamole / House Made Chips / Burnt Lime Salt / Chile Morita Powder / Pico de Gallo QUESO HORNEADO 22 Wagyu Beef Chorizo / Queso Oaxaca / Bone Marrow Crema / Salsa Macha / Stone Ground Tortillas / Lavash / Crema We also got some drinks too PULPARIND OH! 17 Reposado Tequila or Mezcal, Tamarindo, Melon Juice, Agave, and a few drops of Japanese Chili. WATERMELON NOJITO w/ tequila 10 (Added charge for the tequila since this was a mocktail) Fresh Watermelon Juice, Coconut Mix, Lime Juice, Muddled Mint, Soda Water, Pineapple Agave, and Lemon. PULPARIND-NO 10 (mocktail) Zero Proof Bourbon, Agave, Tamarindo, and Fresh Melon. We really enjoyed the guacamole and the cheese dip. The barbacoa had a really strong cinnamon taste to it. It wasn't bad, but not to my liking. I would say if you're going to eat at this restaurant be prepared to spend some money. We were definitely caught off guard with some of these prices. But you can tell the quality of the food. If you want to try an upscale Mexican restaurant, I would say give this restaurant a try.

    Chilaquiles
    Nana K.

    I was so excited to try En Familia, but it looks like everyone else was as well. The place was busy! We made reservations for Sunday brunch, and still had to wait. They were able to seat us outside, which we didn't mind because the mariachi was louder than imagined. Their food is delicious! I ordered their egg white omelette, and it was probably the tastiest healthy option I've ever tasted. Had to try a bite of their French toast and chilaquiles, which were both SO good. I love how flavorful each dish tastes, and would come back for their food. The service and wait was a bit frustrating, but luckily the food made up for it. Even after we were seated, we waited a very long time for our food to come out. Would I go back? Probably. Definitely not during a busy time, so hopefully we get better service. 5 stars for their food, one knocked off for service.

    Fire Roasted Papas Bravas
    Jasmine N.

    We just shared a few apps over drinks, and that was great! Even though we never got one of the apps we ordered, and one of the first drinks got forgotten on the bar counter, and never receiving the tap water we asked for instead of bottled still -- the quality of the food and drinks were great enough to look past that. The music is hip but loud, it's very aesthetic inside as well. Parking is generally difficult in the area, you can expect that here as well. I think I'll be back again, just hoping to get better service!

    Andres G.

    En Familia was a great Sunday stop. The chilaquiles horneados were super yummy, and the carajillo hit perfectly. Our server was really nice, and even with the mariachi, the vibe stayed enjoyable. Solid 4/5, I'd come back for those chilaquiles alone.

    The spread.
    Billy P.

    Had a birthday celebration on Sept 25th here, a Friday. Hostess was welcoming and said our rsvp table would be ready in a few minutes. We were seated timely and greeted by our friendly and helpful server April. She took down our drink orders post haste. The cocktails all received high praises. For the espresso martini flight that was suggested by April, the pistachio and Mexican chocolate were the favorites. Main course recommendations were all on point, shareable for our party size to where everyone was able to get a good bite in. Overall, the food, ambiance, and experience was excellent. Our server April was very engaging and hospitable. Based on our first experience here, we would come back again and also recommend to others easily.

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    Jomar B.

    We came in during lunch on a Sunday around 11:30AM while taking a break from D23. We had a reservation. TLDR the food was excellent and would come again. They had live music and all the food we ordered came in together. Food: We ordered the Prime Steak & Eggs, Horchata French Toast, and a chips & salsa. In social media videos we've seen complementary chips and salsa but they don't do that anymore and it's an a charge of $5. The Horchata French toast was huge and definitely tasted like horchata with a nice chill ice cream in the middle of it. The Prime Steak & Eggs was good too but a little under seasoned and came with tortillas to eat along with it. Definitely the food here can easily be shared. Service: The staff was quick and kind. They refilled our waters without asking and were prompt in removing finished plates. Ambiance: The place was very clean. They had Mexican music playing and even a live mariachi band playing going around to each table. They even took requests on songs. Parking: You're gonna have to find street parking and it may be difficult to find.

    French Toast
    Kunal M.

    I came here for a friend's birthday brunch! Could not be a better time. The food and the vibes were excellent. Only downside (through no fault of the restaurant) was Mariachi Brunch was not the move when you are extremely tired and hungover. But the Cafe De Olla and the French Toast brought us back to life! Service staff could have been a little quicker but it was Sunday brunch, so its understandable. Come for brunch, if it's Sunday just be prepared for loud Mariachi in case you are hungover.

    Mole Chilaquiles, I always ask for extra onion
    Beatriz R.

    Decided to try this place out for brunch and man are we happy we did! Given that today was a beautiful summer Saturday, I decided to make a last minute reservation to avoid the wait. (Because reservations are always a plus!) We were greeted by the sweetest person, definitely gave "Tía" vibes with her warm and fun demeanor. We sat in the patio, and thank goodness they had a fan going outside!! Our server, Cailin was super dope! She answered our questions and made excellent recommendations. I got the mole chilaquiles, and they were elite! My boyfriend go the machaca enchiladas and he cleaned his plate! Yup, gone! The cocktail selection is curated with so much passion and culture, you can taste it in their drinks. Definitely adding this to the brunch rotation!

    Andrea A.

    First off I have to say parking is unbearable. Which is why I took away a star. It took me 30 min before I ended up paying for valet at that point. 9$ so not bad. The area is nice and clean. I really enjoyed the calm vibe. Went during brunch for my birthday with my bestie on a Saturday so it was a busy. Music was loud but not too loud. Now let's get to the food I ordered the blueberry pancakes and OMG I LOVED THEM they were DELICIOUS. Then I also got the barbacoa potatoes skillet which was sooooo good. Will definitely be coming back soon

    Needless to say the food is delicious
    Priscella M.

    I'm gonna start with the appearance of the restaurant and hasn't great decor. Very Artsy The service were not greeted by anyone until a few minutes later, when the hostess came by she says how many and if you had a reservation, we didn't have one. We just walked in, but they had tons of tables empty, so she did seat us right away The food is delicious. We had the tasajo, and we had the in Familia platter, which consist of an empanada taquitos a sope and a tortilla with chicken and mole we also shared the aguachile tuna Everything was absolutely delicious. However, I had to give it a four star for the service. Our waitress took some time to take our order. We got our waters then had to wait about 10 to 15 minutes for our drinks and about another 15 to 20 minutes to order our food. When the food came out, they brought food our for 3 of us at the same time at the appetizer and the 4th person in our party had to wait 10-15 minutes for his platter to arrive so the rest of us had to wait and our food got cold. However, it was still delicious. You be the judge on cost $320 for party of 4 Alcoholic drinks are a little sweet Finally we paid the tab and then the chased us down saying for some reason they needed to run our credit card again because our tab still showed open but I logged in to my account and the charge was there they asked me to wait I did but 15-20 minutes I told them we had to go because they already made us late for our event at the Honda center

    Chamomile blueberry ricotta pancakes
    Angela S.

    Lemme start by saying that Caitlin is the queen of all servers!! I have NEVER had a server so funny, helpful, kind, and hardworking. Her vibe is IMMACULATE. We were having a blast just chitchatting it up with her. Everyone else was also amazing and super great. They absolutely made our brunch. The food is also phenomenal! Everything was plated beautifully and tasted even better. Portion sizes are VERY generous. AND the drinks were strong as hell too honey!

    We had brunch at En Familia today to celebrate my 40th birthday, which was on Thursday, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment we sat down, everything felt special, but what really made our visit stand out was our server, Valerie. She absolutely went above and beyond. Her knowledge of the menu was incredible, and she took the time to explain things and make recommendations without ever making us feel rushed. What impressed us most was how genuine she was. You could truly tell that she loves what she does and enjoys connecting with the people she serves. That kind of service is hard to find. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect for celebrating, and Valerie helped turn a birthday brunch into an experience we'll remember. We will absolutely be back! If you're looking for a great brunch or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, I highly recommend En Familia. And if you're lucky enough to have Valerie as your server, you're in great hands! Thank you, Valerie and En Familia, for helping make my 40th birthday celebration so memorable!

    Jasmeer O.

    We had an amazing time last night for dinner. Celebrating with family. Service was top notch and our server was so nice. Ordered steak and it was to die for. Not cheap but quality food and experience is not cheap. Loved the music selection. It wasn't too loud where we couldn't talk.

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    Qué días tienen mariachis o banda?

    Domingo

    Is the mariachi live bands only on Sunday?

    They have it during Sunday Brunch.

    Do you still served foods until 12pm?

    Hello, on Saturdays only for the month of March we will serve food until 12:30am

    Is all the meat halal?

    Yes except the Japanese A5

    Is this in the old Packard building?

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    The Blind Rabbit

    The Blind Rabbit

    4.5(3.5k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$$

    September is SepTiki month at the Blind Rabbit. The interior has been decorated tiki style, and…read morethere is a new specialty cocktail menu with eight new tiki inspired drinks. We visited a few times in recent weeks to try out some of the new drinks. El Quetzal (Illegal Caribbean cask mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Campari, lime, pineapple, cane, cardamom). This is a variation of a Junglebird, and has a nice smokiness with light bitterness. It's an easy drinker, and is served in a tiki mug with a lit sugar cube. 3 Rabbits & a Dash (Blind Rabbit Garrison Brothers single barrel bourbon, Kuleana Nanea rum, falernum, allspice, honey, orange, lime). It drinks a little boozy from the bourbon, and is complemented by nice spice notes. Let the Man'Go (Patron 100 tequila, bitter Bianca, mango, rice, lemon). I love drinks with a foam top, and even though it didn't say it on the menu, it was obvious after one sip that the foam was infused with toasted rice. Good balanced cocktail with light mango flavor and rice notes. Velvet Samba (guava, cachaca, Patron 100 tequila, lime, condensed milk). Unique milky looking cocktail. It's guava and lime forward, balanced, and has a little creamy mouthfeel from the condensed milk. Clarified Ango-Lada (Blind Rabbit single barrel Sagamore rye, Angostura bitters, coconut, pineapple, lime). It's served with a nutmeg sprinkle on top. The rye is toned way down from clarification, and it's a smooth drinker. The Cocktail of Week I believe was a type of zombie. I forgot to write down the ingredients but I believe some of them were rum, vodka, raspberry, and lemon. It is served in their zombie mug with a lit cinnamon stick and was good. Dreamwave (Empress gin, barrel aged Curacao, sherry lychee, lemon). I think this was my favorite. It has a nice tart flavor, not boozy at all and balanced. I was sitting at the bar where my drink was being made, and when the Li Hing Hui powder was sprinkled on top, it had a really nice sweet, almost vanilla-ish aroma. I asked bartender Adrian to make me a Captain's Reserve (bartenders own creation) using rum as the main spirit. He made an amazing cocktail with rum, scotch, passion fruit, and some other ingredients I forgot to jot down. It was lush and perfectly balanced with multiple layers of flavor. I hope he remembers that recipe, it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Adrian, Ruben, and Sergio all provided great service and conversation, and they make some excellent drinks. Hosts Anna and Emma always give a warm welcome and were very friendly. There's only a few weeks left of SepTiki, so visit soon if you're interested in these drinks. Their Halloween theme will be starting in early October.

    I think this is on everyone's speakeasy list!…read more Make sure you make a reservation It is very packed. They offer bar seating and booth / table Follow the wall from Randy's donuts and Look for a wall of Japanese sake/beer barrels and head towards the restaurant - the rolling boil. There will be a check in host and stand there and wait (it will be located up against the wall with a big secret door right next to the hostess station) It's very New York inside. When I first came in Spring with the amazing, Karen, the menu and everything was great Now, I took my friend who was in town from Nashville and it was a brand new theme. It's the great Gatsby. Even our waitress, Jasmine was dressed for the occasion. I would say this place is known for Absinthe. They have cocktails featuring it or you can get one of the huge apparatus (huge and glowing green) which, if you are into it? I highly recommend. Just one of the huge apparatus makes one regular drink. Or, what Karen and I did, was split it and make it into a shot for the both of us. The waitress comes out and shows you how it works and goes over everything. Karen, who I came with, was a pro and knew her way around it. She showed me the ropes lol. Honestly, if you are here? When in Rome. Go all out and try it, since it's where they shine here. They took off a few menu items and added some themed drinks. ( a couple new champagne themed drinks) They have big entree items but I suggest small bites and sharing and mostly coming for the drinks. There's no bathroom inside, so you do have to leave the bar and go to the closest one (over behind Randy's donuts) and then enter the speakeasy again Both times coming here I've never had an issue. It's a small, packed place. And yet they still have the cocktails flowing and the food coming out in a good time. So the food and drinks are good Atmosphere is lovely. Service is good. Especially for it usually being very busy in here This place is located inside the Anaheim packing district. So I suggest hitting up a couple other spots before or afterwards for some more food or drinks P.S. it is very dark In here. They never cared if we used our light to look at the menu. However, they do not want flash photography They also do not strictly enforce a dress code (my friend from Nashville asked) however, they suggest dressing business casual and not too underdressed

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    Story

    Story

    4.2(719 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Story! I decided to…read morego with Story for my wife's and I 1 year anniversary of marriage. My wife is a book worm and seeing how this restaurant is a nice blend of romantic but also fun with the books around the restaurant, the chairs and table to even the glassware my wife even complimented how much she loved the water glasses. We had a reservation at 730 on a Sunday, originally had one at 6pm, but we had to drive to Dana Point to pick up our anniversary cake, it was a smooth reservation change. Also during my reservation, I did call to make sure if they were okay with storing our cake and serving it out to us at the end of dinner, which they happily said yes to. The theme currently is the Great Gatsby, I can see this a fun day or night out for a group of friends. Staff was very friendly! Here is what we ordered: Saw they offered a Japanese Whiskey flight, had to order that! Even if I have tried them before, you can never say no to whiskey. Small little taste of Nikka Coffey Grain, Nikka Coffey Malt, Suntory Tokiese and best for last Hibiki Harmony Chicken Pesto Oven Fried Pizza $20 - Pistachio Pesto, chopped grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes arugula and balsamic glaze | I usually don't care for pesto, but if its pistachio or macadamia I do like that way better. Let me begin with, I had trouble thinking where do I put this, is it a pizza or is it a flat bread? It didn't rise to have its iconic crust on a pizza, so I have been labeling this as a flat bread and because of that I can easily say the best flat bread pizza I have had to date. The dough was baked perfectly, had a nice crunch but also pillowhheee chew. The ingredients on the flat bread, all were fresh, seasoned but most importantly delicious and blended well. At first bite you are able to taste each ingredient as you continue chewing the balsamic comes into play and brings each flavor together. Seriously as mentioned the best I have had so far, I really want one right now just talking about it! Yuzu Lobster Pasta $38 - Butter Poached lobster, cherry tomatoes, yuzu, black garlic butter, jalapeno, basil topped with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese | I told my wife this was most talked about in a lot of reviews, so she went with this. There was a good amount of Lobster pieces, but sadly the yuzu or any kind of citrus was not there. At this time while we were eating our main dishes, sadly we didn't see our server pretty much the whole time. It would have been nice to be able to ask her for either more yuzu or even lemon on the side. Any kind of pasta dish with seafood needs to have that citrus punch. Coming in at the most expensive dish we ordered, it was sadly placed last amongst the three dishes. Braised Short Rib $34 - Red Wine Braised Short Rib, topped with crispy fried onion strings, demi-glace, pomme puree and seasonal vegetables. This was really good, short rib cooked and seasons perfectly, those crispy fried onions, complimented the meat and its flavors perfectly, and also gave it a nice crunch texture. As mentioned before the ingredients all were fresh, I ended up cleaning my plate! As mentioned about during our mains we didn't see our server during that time, she finally showed up when we were all finished, so she ended up coming back with our wedding cake and a candle. She did apologize that she was having a deep and lengthy conversation with another table. We ended up asking if she was allowed to take a piece of our cake which we were glad to share it with her, and she loved it as she does like tiramisu. In conclusion, I will def be back to get that flat bread pizza and try different foods on their menu. The pricing is pretty fair! I do want to try to get to a brunch time here as well as I do see a lot of Filipino inspired brunch items. Very good food, atmosphere, perfect for a date night! Feast Well Fellow Yelpers! Kaizokuō Ni Ore Wa Naru! - Taicho

    Story is a really cute themed restaurant in Anaheim Hills. They offer brunch, lunch, dinner, and…read moreeven tea parties for different group settings. The service was nice and friendly. * Short Rib Benny 5/5 - This was very tasty. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. The short rib was good. I got the hollandaise sauce on the side since it can be hit and miss at other places. It was really tasty here. The breakfast potatoes were not bad. * Coconut Ube Pancake - My friends got these and they were okay. Kinda dry. Not sure if the waffle version would have tasted better. * Strawberry Thai Basil Mimosa 3/5 - This was the sweetest mimosa under Specialty Mimosas and it tasted pretty average and wasn't very sweet either.

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    Strong Water Anaheim - Loco Moco Burger

    Strong Water Anaheim

    4.6(1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$

    Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

    We have returned to Strong Water several times in recent months, so it's time for an update. We…read morefirst returned in early June since they introduced some new cocktails and food to the menu. The other visits were just because this is by far our number one place. Recently added cocktails: Buzzin' Jungle Bird (Jamaican gold rum, coffee infused campari, dark rum, pineapple, lime, hemp orgeat, cane, Angostura bitters). This is a great spin on a jungle bird, with some complexity and coffee flavor. I'm usually not a big fan of coffee, but it is at a good level. Chi Chi (Whey vodka, pineapple, lime, date, honey, coconut, salt). This has a great creamy texture which I believe comes from the dairy component of the whey vodka. It is well balanced with some sweetness, and I could taste the coconut and date flavors. Lapu Lapu (Asian rum, Jamaican rum, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, demerara). It is juicy, well balanced, and served with a flaming sugar cube on top. This is the cocktail they chose to serve at their booth at Tiki Oasis recently which says a lot, try it! Thai Me Down (Barbados rum, coconut liqueur, papaya, lemon, demerara, Thai basil). It is served old-fashioned style, and was light and perfectly balanced. Those Thai inspired flavors were all noticeable. Demerara Dry Float. They added and took this one off the menu as of now. It was a balanced light citrusy drink which was served with a delicious sidecar of Hamilton 151 rum infused with banana chips. I sipped half of that and mixed the rest into the cocktail. It was served with a beautiful ice shell. I'm guessing it was too labor intensive, and took up a lot of space in their freezers. Recently added food: Ahi Poke Nachos (marinated ahi tuna, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, furikake, green onion). This is such a tasty starter with so many textures and flavors. I love that the nachos are wontons too, and not just chips. Crab & Cream cheese wontons. Nice crisp wontons with a good amount of crab and cream cheese inside. The chili sauce and spicy mayo adds another layer of flavor, and there is a slice of jalapeno on top for a little heat. Pan-Seared Scallops. This was an excellent lighter entrée. The four scallops are cooked perfectly, and even have a little dollop of caviar on top. I liked the mix of veggies and really liked the bed of potato puree underneath. Steak & Eggs (8oz hanger steak, crying tiger glaze, Nam Jim Jaew sauce, sunny eggs, rice). I normally wouldn't try steak & eggs for dinner, but I can't resist a good hanger steak. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and I appreciate that it was pre-sliced. The crying tiger glaze and sauce were so flavorful. There's plenty of rice to soak up any left egg yolk or sauce. Recently added desserts: Dubai Chocolate Lava Cake. This was excellent, but it's definitely sweet and rich. Save some room if you plan on ordering this. Ube Flan Cake. I'm usually not a fan of flan, but I have to try anything with ube and this was good. The cake had nice ube flavor, and I liked that the flan was a little firm since the looser custardy/gelatinous texture is not for me. This is definitely a lighter dessert than the lava cake. It's not a new drink, but I also had the Naval Grog for the first time. (Lost Voyage rum, overproof white rum, allspice dram, lime, grapefruit, demerara, honey). It is boozy with nice spice notes. Other repeat cocktails enjoyed were Tales from the Black Lagoon (my favorite), Missionary's Downfall, Agave Parrot, Singapore Sling, and Serpents Grasp all of which are excellent. Their cocktails, food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. Thank you Ying, Erica, Greg, Jordan, Joey, Iris, Karen, Kyle, Joy, and John for your wonderful hospitality during our visits. We will return again soon!

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    Strong Water Anaheim - Lapu Lapu cocktail

    Lapu Lapu cocktail

    Strong Water Anaheim - Rum Runner cocktail

    Rum Runner cocktail

    Strong Water Anaheim - 3 Dots & A Dash and Tales from the Black Lagoon

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    BXCR Underground - Atmosphere

    BXCR Underground

    4.3(251 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Had a lovely time on Saturday after lunch at the Anaheim Packing District. I had always passed by…read morethis place and never went in, even though the outside looked so cool and fascinating. When we entered, the inside felt like we were in the inside of a train, there were various train themed decoration scattered throughout the walls and floors. My girlfriend got the sex in this city cocktail and I opted for the painkiller cocktail. Both were stunning and delicious. Lots of different photo ops for you and your loved ones as well as movies playing behind the bar. We also loved our bartenders, who made our drinks with ease and were knowledgeable in the different drink items. Overall, would definitely visit again!

    I had been looking forward to coming to this bar for a long time, so unfortunately, the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We arrived about an hour after opening, and the bar already felt completely unprepared. The bartender was eating food at the bar while we were there, and after getting our initial drinks, we were essentially left on our own. She never checked back with us, and not once were we asked if we wanted another drink. For a place I had been excited to finally visit, this was easily one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had. The service was inattentive, the atmosphere felt unprofessional, and the overall experience left a very bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

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    BXCR Underground - Espresso martini

    Espresso martini

    BXCR Underground - Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

    Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

    BXCR Underground - Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

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    Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

    Puesto Anaheim

    Puesto Anaheim

    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    •$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    We love Puesto and always enjoy our food, but last night was one for the record books. Not just…read morebecause the food was delicious, as usual, but because we had the incredible fortune of having Scotty as our server. Scotty took what was already a great date night and made it truly memorable. Not only was he the best server we've had since we started dining at Puesto, but I'd go so far as to say he was one of the best servers I've ever had anywhere. Scotty had a calm, understated demeanor that was part of his charm. He was genuine, attentive, extraordinarily kind, and somehow managed to keep my Diet Coke with lime full the entire evening. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and was always there at just the right moment. Best of all, he laughed at my dad jokes. While the food was outstanding, Scotty made the experience even better. His service elevated an already great meal into an exceptional evening. We will absolutely be requesting Scotty's section every time we visit Puesto Anaheim.

    Food was so good! We basically tried everything. We had the salsa and guacamole flight. Loved their…read morechips too! We had the chicken taquitos, potato flautas, short rib enchilada, steak taco, fried fish taco, carnitas and the chicken tacos! The only thing that took away a star because we had to stand and wait for 15 minutes to be sat. We had a reservation that I made five days ago. They say other parties before us and we had to still stand and wait even with a reservation The restaurant itself is so beautiful! Great spot for dinner with the family!

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    Puesto Anaheim - Baja Fish, Verduras, and Filet Tacos

    Baja Fish, Verduras, and Filet Tacos

    Puesto Anaheim - The Main Dining Room set up for a Family-Style Event

    The Main Dining Room set up for a Family-Style Event

    Puesto Anaheim - Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Margarita

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    Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Margarita

    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar - "Uh-Oa!"

    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

    3.9(2.5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$$

    This place was such a treat! Where many restaurants around downtown Disney if you don't have a…read morereservation, you have to wait in line, here you can put your name down and they will text you. Ultimately they delayed us by 10 mins after returning to the text and they were so sweet and gave us a free dole whip for the error (and yes! Real Disney dole whip not in the park!! What a treat!) Once we sat outside, we were in front of ukelele players performing which was so fun. They even did some songs from Moana which my daughter loved. I popped inside to use the restroom and that was equally enchanting. We got the appetizer plate which we all loved and the short ribs with a side of the mac salad. Everything was delicious! And toddler approved. Overall this was a highlight of our Disney trip- service, food, and vibes included!

    Trader Sam's is always a must for us, and a huge part of what keeps us coming back is the drinks,…read morethe hospitality and the amazing bartenders! Stephanie, Veronica, and Melissa are all fantastic bartenders and we are always sure to grab a drink when we see them at the bar. They consistently make our cocktails perfectly every single time, and you can tell they really know their craft and care about the guest experience. They're incredibly attentive without ever making us feel rushed. They give us time to enjoy our drinks, take in the atmosphere, and decide what we're in the mood for next while still making sure we're taken care of. That balance of great service and letting us enjoy the experience is something we really appreciate. In terms of drinks the Mojitos and specialty cocktails are to die for. They're always perfectly balanced, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Whether we're in the mood for something tropical, fruity, or a little stronger, they always seem to know exactly what to make. What we especially appreciate is that they're just as creative when we don't feel like drinking. They've made us customized mocktails that are just as fun and delicious as the cocktails. It's not just a basic juice or soda thrown together. They actually take the time to create something unique based on what we like. When it comes to food I recommend the pupu platter, salmon and ramen. They are some of my favorites! The pupu platter has a nice variety of foods that can definitely be shared amongst friends. What I especially love to come for though is a late night bowl of Ramen. Their broth has so much depth and flavor, not to mention the noodles are always cooked perfectly. Trader Sam's is always such a great experience for us. Great drinks, great service, great music and bartenders who genuinely care about what they're serving. We always look forward to coming back

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    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar
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    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

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