Came in on a Wednesday night and there was a mah-jongg tournament going on, which was fun to see. Looked like it would be a good place to hold events. They also had all-day Happy Hour deals on Wednesdays. Loved the decor of this restaurant, just an incredibly cool vibe with elaborate Japanese-Mexican fusion art, neon, and even a huge rainbow color-changing tree in the middle of the dining room. We had calamari, corn ribs, steak tacos, king roll, dragon roll, pork belly bowl, and everything was well-cooked and tasty. The hot sauce they give is hot, fair warning! The dishes are complex with lots of varied flavors, which is a good thing because it's not just simple and boring, but it does take time to read the menu carefully. That's probably on us, lol. We will definitely return. Gorgeous restaurant and delicious food, decently priced for what you get. read more

Came in on a weekday night and the restaurant was completely empty. I love the other Tempo Cantina location in Brea, but honestly this new location was a bit disappointing. The food was alright and didn't really justify the price. They do have different daily deals, which is nice. However, I was surprised by how empty the restaurant was and couldn't help but wonder how well it's doing. Even with only two tables occupied, there were times when we couldn't find our server. The restaurant itself is huge and has a lot of potential, but it's unfortunate that it doesn't seem nearly as popular as Tempo Cantina. read more

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Came on a Saturday for the game and the fight, They have large tvs and lots of seatings... The place wasn't too busy but had a nice flow. The server was super attentive and gave great recommendations. The margarita flight was soooo tasty! It tasted like agua Fresca and not syrupy so it was so delightful! The sashimi 10/10! The roll 5/10 And the pasta was delish ! Oh and the garlic edamame it's large and garlicky I recommend . read more

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***Under new management*** All the reviews you read here and on Yelp are for the old Temp place. Now it is a jumbled mess of very limited sushi, sashimi, roles, and breakfast items (untill 2pm) and Mexican food. Food A really weird mix of genres, really not doing any of them justice. The Geisha sushi roll was $26 for 8 pieces, steep. It was good, but not worth the price. I also had the croissant eggs benedict, and it was just okay. Service There was only one server who handled the front door and table service. He was friendly, professional, and courteous. Atmosphere It was cool, large place with a large seafood bar in the center. If the prices were better, I would sit there. All in all, it wasn't bad, just not good enough for the price point. I hope it picks up in terms of patrons and the food gets better for the value. read more

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The place has a great interior. I love the lighting and the decor really stands out. It's a lot bigger than it looks so I'm sure it's great for bigger parties. We were a group of 9 and had great seating. But here are the areas I found needed some improvement: We did have a reservation and upon arrival, though we were seated quickly, the server took a long time to come around. We usually try to be very understanding when servers look overwhelmed or it seems to be a busy night, but we were 3 parties, 2 groups of about 10 and a couple. We really wanted to like this place, but the overall experience felt pretty flat. The restaurant was mostly empty, yet the service was still very slow. The staff didn't seem very engaged or welcoming, and though we were celebrating a bride to be, it just didn't put us in celebratory mode as the atmosphere lacked energy and warmth. Food was also just ok, but we did love the nachos with taro chips, we all raved about them, but the experience as a whole just didn't leave us excited to come back. I really wish the energy would've matched their decor... read more

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We came for happy hour all day on a Wednesday. The place was lively with three different groups there. There was also a super fun Mahjong event. We ordered appetizers and cocktails which were good. The chicken wings needed help though as they weren't crispy from the start before the sauce was added. Would definitely come back here for the Mahjong event. read more

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I stopped by Tempo Geisha the other day and decided to try their seafood and meat molcajete. The flavor was great, the mix of meats and seafood came out sizzling hot and full of that smoky, rich taste you want from a good molcajete. The portion of the main dish itself was generous, but I was surprised they only gave four small corn tortillas with such a big bowl. Same goes for the rice and beans, both were good, just served in really small portions. What threw me off a bit was the little details. The soda came in what felt like a kid-sized glass, and I really missed having chips and salsa at the start of the meal. Most Mexican spots I've been to, like Cha Cha's down the street automatically bring them out, which adds a nice welcoming touch. Tempo Geisha has solid food and good flavors, but with a few small tweaks to their portions and extras, it could easily go from good to great. Manager was also assisting as our waiter and taking our orders. Service was great and the staff had great attitudes. Friendly place and i would definitely come again. The happy hour being our first time trying it, and the last experience coming for dinner with my kids and wife reaffirmed the food is good and service was good. Just a few minor tweaks to improve. read more

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***NEW OWNERS *** **Menu pics on Yelp are from old ownership** Definitely on the death-watch list. It can't survive I have not been here since the week that Taps went under. We decided to give it a shot because the menus and pics I was seeing on Yelp looked good. I feel deceived y'all!!! This spot was hyped up as another "Tempo" and I was hoping for a less loud, club-like vibe with good food and drinks. Apparently, they changed owners AGAIN just a few months ago. All of the legit Mexican items- gone! I was really bummed because Orange County really doesn't need yet another mediocre attempt at a vibey sushi spot that serves WARM FISH. * The bartender was great! I honestly felt horrible for the staff. They open at 3:00, and I came in at 4:00 to a literal graveyard. I really hope the guys who waited on us get out fast before this place goes down. I know their tips are probably not even $20/a day. * The sushi items were all warm. I got nauseous within the hour after consuming them. * By 5:00 only one other table had arrived and they were also shocked at the massive disappointment so they spent their time waiting for cocktails, on their phones trying to make arrangements to go to another restaurant. So within two hours, they had two tables. * Yelp is deceiving- their reviews are mostly for the old place. Their menu is a disaster right now. There's limited sushi, brisket sandwich, wings, and other weird hodgepodge selections of oddities. The interior is almost exactly the same as Taps. They kept all of the furniture and decor. Maybe this should be a tear down and star over. It's really sad because we could use an old school Mexican restaurant with mariachi's and Sunday champagne buffet brunch. Just look at how El Torito Grill in Brea kills it on Sundays. Taps used to kill it on Sundays too. Where are the smart investors?! Come save this spot! read more

Wow! Love coming here and the variety is endless. They have a great variety of food and drinks. We had a roll, steak tacos and surf and turf. The habanero sauce is spicy but a good spicy if that's your thing. Otherwise stay clear from it. read more

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Plenty of parking in the structure behind the restaurant. Place is huge, with plenty of seating. They had happy hour, which was great. We ordered a bit to share. It's a fusion concept with a variety of different dishes. Everything was really good, but by far the star of the show was the octopus. The sauces that came with it were amazing, really well balanced dish and the octo was cooked perfectly. Def a must try and order from the happy hour menu if you can. Staff were friendly as well. read more

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Soggy tacos dorados. Man, I was disappointed overall with my experience at Tempo Geisha. Both of the things I order were not good. Tacos Dorados 7/10 These arrived soggy. The taco shells that are supposed to be crunchy, were soggy. The tacos were served in a plate with sauce in the bottom of the bowl. Apparently, the tacos had sat there int he sauce too long. Maybe that was ready first and they had it sitting for the rest of the food to come out. I'm not too sure? I just know something went wrong... I ordered the Caesar salad with shrimp instead of chicken. Extra charge for the shrimp by the way. The Caesar salad dressing tasted off to me. It was overly fishy tasting, like anchovies maybe? They topped the salad with lots of cheese. That's fine. The dressing was just off though. It didn't taste like Caesar salad dressing. I couldn't even eat it. Really gross. My husband took a bit and agreed that it wasn't right. 2/10 for the Caesar salad. Service was fine. No issues there. They brought our food and filled our glasses. That's great. Ambiance wasn't crowded or busy. There were a couple other tables. My husband said his food was mediocre. Nothing to rave about. At least, he was able to eat his food. read more

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Every time I come there's always something new for me to try. So far after a few visits, I have not been disappointed. Keep up the excellent customer service and delicious meals. The evening is better for the decor to really pop. read more

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I visited tempo geisha a few months back with my girlfriend and this place is just missing the mark. The country music did not fit the geisha theme and neither did the cowboy hats that the staff wore. Our food order came out wrong and nothing really tasted good. I had high hopes but it's not happening. The patio looks so cool but I never see anyone out there when I drive by. I wish they would host like "ladies brunch" with a deejay when the weather warms up for spring or summer. They have lots of room for improvement. I honestly prefer the og Tempo down the street! read more

Came here on a Saturday and the place was completely empty. The food was quality was below average while charging a five star price. I don't really get it, we came when it opened and the food was great. I guess they switched owners and now the quality is suffering. Empty restaurant/ bleh food/ high prices. Probably won't be returning. read more

First time coming here to meet my best friend for our families Christmas get together and it was pretty good. It is a fusion restaurant between Mexican and Asian. I had the breakfast burrito which was pretty tasty. My husband had the chiliquiles which were pretty good too, but nothing amazing. The chips were salty but warm and the salsa had some decent flavor. Overall, I would try it again to try the Asain food. read more

Such a big disappointment. We were really excited to try tempo geisha as it was the new restaurant with a neat concept. Everything was a complete failure The design of the place is absolutely beautiful! It is decorated really nice and very tasteful. Service was really poor. Our waiter was the bartender and our server. He didn't know the menu. We got the pan roast, dirty fries and pineapple dish. We specially said we don't want the octopus in pan roast but the other seafood items are fine and he later brings out the chicken and sausage. My husband repeated multiple times but he stilll got it wrong. He even showed us the tablet while we were paying that the pan roast was with chicken. What? We asked for seafood version. He just didn't get it. Either way the pan roast didn't taste good. Lacked proper flavor. The dirty fries were okay. They needed more acidity. The grilled pineapple was basically a bunch of cheese with barely any flavor. Wouldn't recommend any of it. I got strawberry margarita and my husband got the mule. Both which barely had any alcohol because I didn't taste any. Mine tasted like strawberry juice. Complete disappointment. Overall we were really disappointed and to top it off we went there for my birthday. I'd say skip it and if ton really want traditional Mexican cuisine and better alcohol go the other tempo in Brea otherwise skip it. It's not worth it. I can see why the restaurant was empty just with a few tables taken. read more

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Geisha Tempo has opened in Downtown Brea. A fusion of Japanese and Latin flavors. Premium steakhouse cuts, fresh seafood, sushi and unforgettable flavors! Bites of irresistible perfection!! The decor and murals are gorgeous!! The outside patio is vibrant and fun!! Great place for date night, girls night out and private celebrations!! It has a trendy & lively vibe! They have a full bar, fun cocktails, mocktails and a Tequila Tasting Room. Happy Hour All Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Wonderful customer service from Ramses Ramirez and Joe! We tried: PORK BELLY BITES SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE SASHIMI HAMACHI GRILLED PINEAPPLE STUFFED WITH SHRIMP, OCTOPUS, AND SCALLOPS BUTTER CAKE LYCHEE MARTINI LA REINA CUCUMBER MOCKTAIL It's an absolute gem in Brea!! read more

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The vibes were nice. We went when it was less crowded, possibly because it was raining, so the service was good. The green sauce with the enchiladas is so creamy and flavorful. That was our favorite. The chicken fajitas were also good. read more

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Had a great time here! Celebrated a friend's birthday, vibes were nice and loved the artwork and lighting. I ordered a virgin ginger mojito and the citrus roll. Vibes 5/5 Citrus Roll 5/5: love the refreshing taste, salmon is seared and has this interesting lemony pop to it. Definitely would like to get it again. Service 4.5/5: Overall went well, I had a hard time paying attention to the service as we were celebrating, so left some wiggle room in the rating. I'll be more mindful next time. I would like to come here again for a date with my husband. Heehee read more

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I came to Tempo Geisha for a quick and cheeky little drink, and left already planning my next visit! The vibe here is giving trendy, upbeat, and definitely a spot I'd come back to for a celebration. I tried the margarita flight, and it's the perfect mix of flavors. Would order again, but I'm also excited to try the rest of the menu. Our server Jesse made the night even better. Super friendly, quick with service, and really knowledgeable about the menu. He had great recommendations and kept everything flowing without ever feeling rushed. Thanks, Jesse! read more

Geisha - Margarita flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

My friend and I came here for Valentine's Day dinner, and we were really hoping to love the experience but unfortunately several aspects fell below our expectations. When we arrived for our 6:00 PM reservation, the hostess let us know it would be about a 10-minute wait and while we understand that holidays can be busy, we had made a reservation specifically to avoid waiting. Shortly after, we and a few other parties were asked to sit at the bar with no additional context as to why we were waiting. We were offered complimentary champagne, which was a thoughtful gesture and definitely appreciated, but we were on a tight schedule as we were set to catch a movie afterward so we just wanted to be sat. Once we were finally seated, we overheard that someone had vomited and our table happened to be right next to that area, which was quite off-putting. During service, my friend and I also noticed the staff seemed very overwhelmed--servers were discussing table confusion and food routing confusion within earshot of our table, which made the experience feel a bit disorganized. This became especially apparent as we waited quite some time between getting our appetizer and our starter, which ended up reaching our table at the same time as our main course. For dessert, we ordered the butter cake, but the texture and flavor was more like cornbread so we put it off to the side. While we were waiting for our check, our server briefly placed another dessert at our table before realizing it belonged elsewhere and taking it away, which just added to the overall sense of disorganization. My friend and I truly don't mind spending $200+ for a great dining experience, but our total came to about $250 and, unfortunately, the food and service really didn't meet our expectations to the point where we ended up discarding most of our meal. For context, I've also visited the Tempo Cantina location across from the Brea Mall, and my friend has been to Tempo Geisha once previously. We decided to give it another try because the atmosphere and location are fantastic and very convenient for us. However, we were ultimately disappointed this time as well. I share this feedback in hopes it's helpful, not to bring the restaurant down. We genuinely love the concept and energy of the restaurant and hope to see improvements in service flow, communication, and food consistency in the future because we really would love to come back and have a great experience! read more

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We came to check out the new Geisha by tempo. We've been to all the tempos and this one was my top two favorites. We had the oysters, sushi , tried the aguachiles , pork belly bites (chicharron) appetizer, carne asada tacos for the kids, and their butter cake with ice cream and loved it all! Servers were very nice and friendly and kept checking in on us. Will definitely come back and recommend read more

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The service was great, our waitress Heidi was friendly and welcoming. The menu was a little all over the place and the agua fresca lacked flavor. The pasta I chose was a little bland but with salt and pepper was much better and the garlic bread was delicious. I ordered the Tequila chicken pasta. I chose to come to this location based off of a social media post but I can't say I was impressed. read more

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A solid 3.5 stars I brought my best friend here for her birthday lunch on a Wednesday. We were seated immediately but had to wait a while for service as there was only a single waiter. He was friendly and apologetic about the delay. Apps ordered: chicken tinga taquitos 5/5 guacamole (served deconstructed) 5/5 Entrees ordered: shrimp cocktail 3/5 sushi roll 2/5 surf and turf tacos 2/5 The apps were far superior to the food. The bone marrow was too gamey, and the seafood was extremely fishy in all of our dishes. Cocktails we ordered: lychee martini 6/5 espresso martini 5/5 The drinks are the real mvps here, so we had to go with two rounds. The decor is a close second. I really wanted to love it here, but the food fell well below my expectations. I don't mind dropping bags on a quality meal, but I definitely did not get that. My bill was approximately $200 for the items mentioned, including tip. I may come back during hh for drinks and small bites, but I definitely won't be ordering any seafood. We asked about live music on weekends and were told that the city forbade DJs and bands at this location. read more

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Wanted to see how this place did after Taps closed. We were there for the Father's Day brunch and the food was okay but the service was absolutely terrible. They hardly checked on us to see if we needed anything else. Our reservation was at 12 and we didn't get our food until 1. One and done! read more

FIFA deals were super cool! Food was overall great and experience was pleasurable. Staff was very attentive and helpful!

This is Mr. Tempo's newest restaurant and bar. It took over former Taps space so this place is massive. The layout and seatings are still the same. The new decorations are very pretty. We came in for a Saturday lunch, menu is similar to original Tempo. They focus on seafood and Asian fusion which I liked a lot. We have tried citrus sushi roll, whole branzino, steak tacos and ribeye wrapped asparagus. Everything was delicious except the sushi roll. The rice was really dry and hard. Somehow I don't think it was sushi rice at all. The service was great, hubby liked his Japanese whiskey Paloma. The Macallan 12 came with too much ice. It looks like iced whiskey! LOL We enjoyed our lunch very much and we would visit again to try more seafood! read more

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This place is five star. I would love to have my birthday here they have about 30 TVs. Great sushi rolls and amazing staff. If your by the holla @LUIS he will take care of you great recommendations... read more

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Came here for the first time, sat us right away. Love the theme and the food was absolutely amazing! I loved the salsa it tasted than most restaurants. Definitely coming back. The place was really big compare to Brea location. Loved it read more

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This spot used to be the old TAPS location, and they've completely transformed it. The renovation looks great -- the vibe is lively and fun (maybe too lively if you've got little kids), but overall a good time. The menu threw me off at first -- sushi on one page and legit BBQ on another -- but curiosity won. We ordered the seafood tower and the BBQ platter to get the full experience. Odd combo, I know, but honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was better than expected. The only hiccup was timing -- the seafood tower came out pretty late, after we were nearly done eating. But the manager came over, apologized, and even gave us a discount, which was a nice touch. Great service recovery and definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

First time here. Met up with an old co-worker because she lives in Brea. This used to be Taps. It was a Japanese Latino fusion place but the female servers were wearing cowboy outfits? Their logo is a mermaid? It just didn't seem like it fit the vibe or theme there. I know Vaqueros exist but again, their outfits seemed out of place. I got there at 4:30pm on Tuesday. It was empty! I know people work. Happy hour is until 6 pm. The server recommended a few items. We got the queen roll (sushi roll) and the wonton tacos from the regular menu. The happy hour menu was $10 per item and we got a lemon drop, michelada, and fries from the happy hour menu. The food was just okay or decent. No wow factor. Price point was not worth it whatsoever! Also, it felt like our server rushed us to pay and leave because she was going on her break. I don't recommend this place. There are better places to go to in Brea such as Reunion Kitchen, Lazy Dog, Cheesecake Factory, The Hat, In n Out, Red Lobster, Bruno's, Cha Cha's, BJ's, Bruxie, fogo de chao. read more

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My experience was poor. I had to ask for a Coke twice before it finally arrived. I ordered a taco plate and they never brought it out. This was during dinner on a Tuesday. Only 5 tables were seated while around 25 tables were vacant, so I expected much better attention and timing. They offered me the tacos free of charge, which I appreciate, but at that point I no longer trusted the situation. When the tacos were delivered, I didn't feel comfortable eating them, so I didn't touch the plate. Service felt disorganized and inattentive, especially for a nearly empty restaurant. I do not recommend this place. I suggest The Chop House down the street instead. Angel read more

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I really hate to do this, but I get sad when there is places hyped on social media and it is not like it at all. My cousin loves Tempo Cantina down the street from this location and wanted to celebrate her birthday there, but when we found out this was opened she made a reservation here. BIG MISTAKE (we ended up at Tempo Cantina only to find out they will be closing to combine it here) We waited sooo long for everything food, drinks, service ! The drinks were definitely delicious! But the food was all soooo salty ! The agua chiles had a slimy texture to them. Our table got their orders at very different times so that was a little frustrating. We really tried to be patient since we knew it was new, but I am not even a little tempted to go back. The vibe of the place had a lot of potential, but the music was not it. read more

Geisha - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

We have been waiting for this place to open since we found out it would be Tempo. We have been to the one by Brea Mall and were wondering how this one would be since the Taps building was very nice. We were excited to know it would be seafood as we don't have many seafood places (non boil) around here. We found out today was day 3 of being officially open and noticed just by driving by and seeing people coming in/out. They are located in the heart of downtown Brea with plenty of parking nearby with the structures. This is a huge place compared to the previous one and they have done a great job with the decoration and the murals. The only thing we think was a bit off, was the waitresses uniforms as they seemed a bit out of place for the area and potential clientele, but they were really friendly and helpful. We made a reservation on open table just in case we needed it, but it wasn't too busy on Sunday around 4pm. At first they sat us indoors on a small table, but we requested to be moved since the AC wasn't on and it was hot. We requested to be seated outside which they asked us to wait a couple of mins while they cleaned the table. The staff were very nice and accommodating about it and the outside seating was nice and refreshing. We ordered a mango and a cucumber margaritas that were delicious and refreshing for a hot day like today. We decided to try the octopus tacos and the seafood tower 1. The tacos were delicious! The sauce they came with was just hot enough and although the tacos didn't need it, it was a nice addition. The seafood tower came and even though it is not an actual tower, it was a nice presentation. It would be nicer if you had something under it to make it easier to turn it for sharing. The agua chile was good, not spicy, but shrimp were super tender and fresh. The oysters were in the smaller size but given everything you get, they were good. The ceviche was my bfs favorite part of the tower. Overall, we ere pleasantly surprised of what they have done and the food. This is close to home and we are certain we will be back. There are still plenty of items on the menu that we want to try and some that we want to have again. read more

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We were a party of 13. The restaurant had good service. Food quality and presentation was excellent. Servers were efficient. The ambiance of the restaurant has cool murals. We had oysters, lamb birria, seafood tower which included ceviche, and various sushi rolls. This restaurant has a variety of dishes that can accommodate most people. We also had chips and guacamole. Think of this place had a Japanese and Mexican food place. They also have their own signature cocktails. read more

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If you're looking for a really good cool hip bar to drink, socialize, and order appetizers, this is the place. But it's unfortunately not for the foodies. This new Asian Mexican fusion restaurant opened up where Taps used to be in downtown Brea. I really wanted to like it, but none of us really cared for the main entrees that we got. The flavor of the mole, the octopus, the sauces, and even the rice was lacking. They did make some good tacos though, and their flour tortillas tasted homemade. I would only go back for tacos, drinks, and dessert of course. You can't really get that wrong:P read more

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Taco Tuesday!!! I'm gonna say this with my most honest opinion and the surf and turf tacos is the best deal and food I've had at any restaurant with taco Tuesday. The ambience of the place is chill. Vanessa took care of me and recommend if going early get a seat at the bar! Will be back again on a Tuesday ! Here's a photo of what other deals they have. read more

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The service was great and everyone was super friendly and helpful. They were really great about seating our large group even though we didn't have reservations. Food was delicious! The decor was really cool and the restaurant is in a great location. I am definitely going back read more

Pulled up last minute with my bsf for a quick bite and a drink & ended up having the best time. Good vibes read more

Many times I heard this old Taps location was going to be occupied by Tempo. Which it has. Since it is a Japanese/mexican fusion I was kinda excited. But I didn't get chance to try the food from the menu itself. I came for a company Christmas dinner located in the front party room. Let's start, it's Saturday and the place was fairly dead. No up beat music like I hoped for and it's the holidays. Place should be packed. Party room was very tight. Hard to even get up and mingle around. Servers and staff even had a hard time walking thru the only aisle way. Drinks like usual for a party, always slow. How did they taste? Espresso martini wasn't exact to my liking. Literally just kahlua and bitterness of espresso. Buffet, oook it was whatever. Chicken enchiladas were dry. Sauce couldn't save it. The chicharrones, omg they were dry and hard like a brick. Had to complain coz u can break a tooth with it. Chicken fajitas were at least edible. I had two servings of that. The wait staff, idk they seemed overwhelmed when we only had maybe 50 guests. The place closes at midnight. So if u want to continue to party a little with friends, go to Yard House a block away. read more

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