My 8 year old son and I were looking for a new restaurant to try when we stumbled upon this beautiful establishment. My son told me the restaurant passed the rizz check. The customer service was excellent our waitress was very pleasant. I ordered a flight of margaritas the bartender made it with love, I rate the drinks a 10/10. We shared some carnitas nacho the flavor will tap across your tastebuds! I rate this a 12/10!! read more

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The food is OK, but overpriced. We have tons of excellent Mexican food options in California at much more reasonable prices. I get that this places tries to create a more bougie atmosphere that allows for the upcharge. Four SMALL tacos, i small queso fundido with four small corn tortillas, and a beer for $31 on Taco Tuesday. I've had far better food at the Mom & Pop places nearby. I won't be back. read more

I used to like La Popular. I've been here before, bring clients for business meetings here, and always recommend this place. So when it came time to celebrate a coworker's birthday, I thought, hey, let's bring the whole team here for a fun lunch!Big mistake. Huge. We were a party of 13--which apparently translated to "we don't care" for the staff. It took 15 minutes just to take our order, and then a soul-crushing 50 more minutes for the food to arrive. Want to know what really sets the mood for a birthday celebration? Watching your coworkers' stomachs eat themselves while awkwardly pretending this is still "fun." Oh, and when the food finally made its grand entrance--it came out like a slow-motion parade, one sad plate at a time. Because nothing says "group lunch" like taking turns eating while everyone else just sits there like it's a spectator sport. But wait--it gets colder. Literally. Everyone's food was ICE. COLD. Cold tortillas. Cold meat. Cold rice. Cold everything. We weren't at a restaurant--we were at a buffet line at the North Pole. Naturally, we brought this up to the manager, who responded with the energy of someone who just wants you to stop talking. She said, "Let me check with the kitchen." Great. But when she came back and I asked again about the food being cold, she hits me with this gem: "I'm sorry, that's just unfortunate. I watched the kitchen plate your food, so it's just unfortunate." Oh. Okay. So because she saw it come off the line, clearly we're the delusional ones for noticing it was served at arctic temperatures. Love that for us. And let's not forget: this same manager was walking around the restaurant for a solid 10+ minutes while we waited for the rest of the food to come out. So yeah, she "watched it get plated"... and then watched it sit there. Getting cold. Like our will to ever come back. Her big solution? One free dessert and a scoop of chips and guac. For 13 people. After a $250+ bill--plus a mandatory 20% gratuity for service that we're still trying to find. To be honest, we weren't even mad about the long wait. We know large groups can be a lot. But what really ruined this lunch was the manager's dismissive, passive-aggressive attitude. The cold food was bad. The way she handled it? Worse. La Popular? Try La Disappointment. Won't be back. Won't be recommending. And if you're planning a group lunch? Run. read more

We had dinner here with friends last night and the food was fantastic! My friend and I each had the cochinita pork entree, and the broth it was in was delicious, along with the sweet plantains which accompanied it. My husband enjoyed the carne asada plate and her husband liked the tacos. We all shared the queso fundido with tortillas and the churros with dipping sauce for dessert. Our server did a good job and we enjoyed the ambience inside. We definitely will return. They have a small, free parking lot behind the restaurant, otherwise you have to look for street parking. read more

I came here for the first time on taco Tuesday. My friend suggested it. We got 2 street tacos and they were microscopic!! We then ordered another and a side of beans. To have a dinner you need 3-4. The meat was ok. The atmosphere was nice and there was a live musician so I might give it another chance. read more

I love the design/ambiance at La Popular! I'd probably go here for that alone. But they also have some great menu options, like delicious guac and very flavorful mole! They have a decent caesar salad, though I'd add a touch more anchovy paste (but I love anchovy!). Good margaritas. Crispy tempura shrimp. Great chips. The only things I'm not crazy about are their salsa, which is a bit thin and too spicy and the queso fundito, which quickly solidified into a hardened mass. I LOVE queso, but you really need it to stay dipable! (If I may make up a word.) But I will surely be going back here more to try many more things on the menu! read more

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Very good yummy food and drinks and nice atmosphere; highly recommend. Have gone a few times and always it's the same

Beautiful restaurant at the heart of Claremont. Great service at the beginning, then got weird. Our waitress was fantastic, she was covering the waiter on turn, then waiter came, and only saw him once. This place is perfect for cocktails, I didn't have any, but around me all the drinks look delicious, maybe in another opportunity. I'll comment when that happens. Definitely a perfect place to gather with friends, have a few drinks and chat. For a date this place is loud. read more

La Popular - Mole enchiladas. I like sweet mole, and this I liked. Rice and beans... not sure what opinion I can give you. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Claremont, California

Great place for tacos and margs! I tried the steak and carnitas tacos, both were great, but I preferred the carnitas. The margarita was delicious (and strong). The vibe was great, and with a football game playing on the TVs, it made for a lively atmosphere. I like the way the place is decorated as well! Almost feels like you're really transported to Mexico City. read more

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This place was extremely busy when I showed up. Great thing we had a reservation. And even then we had to wait a little. But it's ok, we relaxed at the bar before we were taken to our table outside at the patio. We were a table of 9, and our waiter who was covering the waitress seemed slightly overwhelmed with all the drink orders. Seemed frazzled. But I started off with the oxacan jellyfish. Presentation was pretty with the smoke bubble on top. The drink itself tasted good. Reminded me of a tropical drink i would get on an island relaxing on the beach. Anything rum based is usually pretty good for me. They said the tacos came 4 to an order. When it eventually arrived there was only 3. So that wasent cool, because they said there would be 4 tacos on that plate. Kind of a bummer. I ordered their ahi tuna tostada. Comes on 2 really small tostadas. But the tuna was fresh. And the flavors were amazing. Colors were vibrant and it was really good. We also ordered their chip and salsa. Comes with 4 different salsas. Even for me, the really spicy one wasent too spicy at all. Had a nice kick to it but for those who like it hot, you'll be solely disappointed. Each salsa had a unique taste to it so that was really nice. Next drink was the matcha one. Loved the matcha cream on top. Presentation was very nice. And again a rum based drink, it was an interesting drink (in a good way). Finished our meal with their mini churros. Warm, crunchy, yet soft on the inside. The warm chocolate dip was really good too. The atmosphere here is nice. Inside it's dark and loud. Sitting outside was beautiful with the fire and a little less noisy. Minis 1 star for giving us only 3 tacos when they said it would be 4. But besides that everything tasted good. The drinks were excellent. Its a very nice place for a date night or just hanging out with some friends. read more

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Had a great experience here on taco Tuesday. It started from the moment I was greeted with smiles . I asked for taco recommendations and took their advice. My goodness the tacos were delicious. The salsas they offer are amazing. I needed to try the flan since I love that dessert and usually for me if a place has a good flan the place finds a way to my heart. Above all my waitress was so kind , happy to help and genuinely loved what she does . The best service EVER!!! Oh by the way her name is Chaela . read more

We planned my bffs bachelorette luncheon at La Popular and it was amazing! We had a Love Island theme and when we called to make the reservation we requested tables in front of their plant wall and they were sooooo sweet and accommodating! Food was delicious and service was great. The bride had a great time and we will all definitely be back! We ordered the guacamole with chicorones for an appetizer and I had the ribeye tacos for lunch - both delicious! read more

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First off, shoutout to Kyle for helping create a wonderful happy hour dining experience after a long, mentally draining day at work. The queso fundido was okay. I am partial to the queso fundido at Luchador down in Pomona mainly with the consistency and texture. I'm not sure if it was butter in the skillet, but La Popular's fundido was watery, and being able to pinch the cheese with a tortilla wasn't as smooth since I couldn't pinch much at all. The tacos made up for it though, and were really tasty. Flavors here are distinct and above average, and the rice and beans reminds me of what my friend's dad would make when we'd hang out at the casa for parties. The location and open air seating makes for a really great experience. Parking is sparse in this area, so be prepared to drive around if you want to stay less than a block away. If you don't mind a short walk, park in the garage next to Blaze pizza. This place is a solid option for happy hour, and this was a great first impression. I'll be back! read more

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This restaurant is awesome! Food is tasty and the environment is excellent. The servers are always nice and helpful, specially Berenice B. Try the IPA beer and you will not forget it! I absolutely recommend this place !!! read more

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My girlfriend and I dined here earlier this month and rated our visit a 3/5 stars. The GM then reached out to us asking us to give La Popular another try. So we did and this time we give it a 4/5. We ordered the steak medium rare. We LOVED the chimichurri and overall marinade on the steak. Despite it being medium rare as we requested, however, we found the steak to be a bit tough. It wasn't a melt-in-your-mouth steak experience as the meat itself was chewy. The chile relleno that came with the steak was stuffed with carrots, which was unexpected. A tad soggy overall. We were craving more texture on the chile relleno. All in all, the steak plate is a good dish. We also had the quesabirria -- this was tasty and the meat was tender. The consommé that came with it, however, didn't enhance the dish any. The bowl of rice and beans that accompany it was tasty. We also had the chicken tortilla soup. We loved the presentation -- it allows you to add whatever toppings you wish. A large enough bowl to share. For drinks, we ordered the watermelon hibiscus margarita (yum!), Desert Rose (decent), Count Diablo (too Campari-forward, that I had to send it back and swap it out for another beverage), and the Carajillo, which still tastes like a chocolate milkshake. They really need to improve upon the Carajillo here -- it has no coffee flavor whatsoever. Maybe have your bartenders sample carajillos at bars across Los Angeles. It's a very simple cocktail to make and unfortunately, La Popular misses the mark on this. Service was kind and attentive just like last time. Book a res especially for Fridays and Saturdays. This place gets very busy and loud. read more

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What an amazing restaurant filled with great ambiance, exquisite food, tasty drinks and the best server. My family and I enjoyed Chaela who was professional, inviting, attentive and full of positive vibes. We are going back to enjoy the best food we have had in a while and requesting Chaela every time. read more

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I've been here plenty of times, but this past time will probably be my last...well at least my last time sitting on the patio. The most recent time I came was a night where we decided to sit on the patio and enjoy the evening weather. Well, unbenounst to me, their patio has waterbugs running through out. My friends were down to tough it out and I was ok with it as long as we didn't sit in the booths because they were crawling all along the back of the booths. We were seated for about an hour when one of them FLEW ONTO OUR TABLE! We went inside and didn't look back. We told the staff about it and all they did was apologize. Crazy! read more

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The food is delicious, the bartenders are all well mannered, the ambiance and lighting sets the mood. Always a great time at this place. read more

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Overall a great place to get a drink and chill with friends. Food was delicious, we tried the guacamole and the chips with the variety of salsas. Our server was great and she kept checking up on us. Only complaint is when I first walked in, I asked how long the wait would be for a table of 5 and the girls in the front said 2hrs but I saw there was a couch and a table available by the bar area however they didn't offer that seating so I didn't ask. When my guy friends went in to ask about the table, they immediately sat them and they called the rest of us in. Not sure if they were saving it or didn't think we would want that, but that wasn't a good first impression on the service. read more

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Wow. What can I say. This was amazing experience. I'm so pleased. The staff was great. The food was great. The service was great. The food came out on time. The drinks were amazing and at a reasonable price point. read more

The food is extremely bad. Service extremely bad. Noise level is loud to extreme. They were late 30minutes with our dinner. I guess the meat cooks longer?? I don't recommend this place. read more

La Popular - Happy hour! Only for one beer.! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Claremont, California

La Pop has become a go to for me and friends! I've always loved the vibes, but the food has been really taken off. Happy Hour is the best with queso fundido and the guac being knock-out starters. I also love getting the ribeye and street corn tacos (also on happy hour!). Other great options are the birria tacos and enchiladas and service is always friendly and quick. I'd recommend a reservation Thursday-Sunday from 6-8pm read more

I absolutely love this place! I love that they have happy hour all day on Tuesday. I love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is amazing! I like the dark vibe on the inside. We've had a couple of work events here. I called this morning to make a reservation and Alex the bartender helped me out and was such a nice guy. Appreciate you and look forward to many events here read more

La popular is some of the best Mexican food in the Claremont area. Staff is nice and helpful. The vibes are perfect with a dark ambiance and electric modern decor. The salsa sampler is amazing and I really like the one with the soy sauce! The guacamole with chicharrón is delicious too. My favorite plate are the mole enchiladas! Rice and beans are good and taste homemade forsure. Drinks are great and overall this place is fun and a good time. Highly recommend. read more

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Meh. It was okay. The guacamole was mediocre at best. Chips were also mediocre. Service was okay. We enjoyed the live music and ambience. Restrooms were clean. Cute decor. We had the shrimp tacos that included rice and beans. The beans were great. And the rice was okay. This food tasted more like Tex-Mex food, not so much Mexico City food. read more

Okay IE, we have been sleeping on this gem. Although it is pretty new to Claremont it was what was needed. An elevated Mexican cuisine with all the jungle vibes and flavorful food. As we always say, bar service is the best kind of service. We went with the recommended things our bartender gave and she did not disappoint. For the enchiladas, enchiladas verdes with al pastor meat. So good! Shrimp fajitas were exceptional and the flour tortillas tasted straight homemade. Drinks were made nice and heavy. The whole experience was refreshing to know you didn't have to drive out to LA for some good food. I hope this place really takes off and stays. Will be making this a date night spot. read more

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really tasty food, fast service, and loved the live music! i'm vegan and i was happy with sides of rice + beans, plantains, and tortillas.

I have mixed feelings about La Popular CDMX, but overall, I felt it was a nice modern addition to downtown Claremont. Good food with a nice modern ambiance, but their service was incredibly slow and lackluster. We started off with a couple orders of their Salsa Tray ($5) which came with a small serving of their fresh tortilla chips and 4 of their homemade salsas. Their salsas were unique and flavorful, especially their Salsa Toreado which was made with soy sauce and sesame oil and my favorite of the 4. For our entree, I tried the Blancas Enchiladas ($22) and the Quesabirria ($18). Both dishes were good but nothing mind blowing, and the portion size felt a bit on the smaller side for the price. For dessert, we decided to try one of each: their Churro ($10), Flan ($10), and Tres Leches ($13). I was most excited for the Tres Leches but actually preferred it the least of the 3 as the cake felt a bit dry and grainy. The milk mixture was it's only saving grace. The churros were crispy little bite size pieces that were perfectly sweet and could be dipped in their chocolate or dulce de leche sauce. I also enjoyed their flan which was creamy and eggy. Service started off strong as the waitress took our drink order and we received our drinks within 10 minutes, but we had to wait almost 30 minutes before she returned for us to get our food order in. The chips and salsa tray came out quickly but it took awhile for our main entrees to come out, and after their did, no one really came by our table to check on us unless we flagged our waitress down. Nice modern ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Indoor seating is a bit dimly lit and it can get quite loud inside if you're looking for something a bit more intimate. Parking is a bit tough as there's no designated lot specifically for the restaurant so you essentially have to find street parking where you can. read more

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Great ambience that's perfect for a date night or a girls night! I really liked their authentic approach and elevated flavors of Mexican cuisine. We were told by our server that the original restaurant started in Mexico City! I definitely recommend the salsa tray as a starter! It was fun trying each salsa and comparing the different flavors that range from mild-spicy. My group also ordered the guacamole with the ribeye chicharrones. This was another unexpected gem! Their guacamole was fresh and had such a unique taste paired with the ribeye chicharrones. Our server was lovely and very attentive, especially when we needed more tortilla chips, she made sure to have them out quick! I got their watermelon hibiscus margarita which was great and I'd probably order it again if I ever go back! read more

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The vibes here are fun and modern. It open, airy and right in the center of downtown Claremont. As a vegetarian there were pretty limited options. The tacos felt very small for how much we paid but the nice thing is they came with beans and rice which kept us full. The cheese enchiladas were pretty good but honestly there wasn't much else for us to eat. We ended up getting fajitas without meat which would good until we discovered a piece of hair. The waiter was nice enough to remove it off our bill but for a pretty nice restaurant it was unfortunate to see. I probably won't come back here until they add more vegetarian options. read more

We discovered this place due to the late night hours they are open. It is a beautiful spot with moody lighting to make for a great date night! The food is decent enough, and reasonably priced. The salsa trio is a show stopper! As someone who likes a mild spice, with a husband who can burn his mouth off, this sampler plate is a huge hit. The happy hour deals late night keep us coming back! read more

Always a good time going here ! The food is always on point ! The staff is really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu ! Inside is very vibrant fun and upbeat ! Great for groups or just a simple date night dinner ! read more

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I used to love this place but I recently went here and it seems they've change some of their recipes. A big change is not having the blue corn tortillas. That was one of the reasons I used to love this place. That's something you don't see at Mexican restaurants. read more

The place had a cute look to it as if I was by the beach! The restaurant had lots of open space with dark walls but great natural lighting coming from the outside. My friend did mention at night it's a little difficult to see etc. Food was good, we got the tacos and ahi tostadas. I highly recommend the Ahi tostadas but wish there was at least 3 for what the price was. Overall, taste was good, service was quick, and for a Sunday afternoon did not have hard time finding parking. read more

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This is a cute restaurant located in Claremont. I've been twice already and both times were good experiences. The first time I went was on a weekend in the evening and there was an hour + wait so my friend and I decided to try our luck at the bar. It was pretty packed but luckily we found a couple leaving. I got tacos the first time. Depending on which tacos you order, it comes with either 2 tacos or 4 tacos and rice and beans. I requested flour tortillas instead of corn and they were able to substitute it. We got some drinks and it was a nice vibe overall. The second time I went we had reservations for lunch and were seated promptly. I got their version of an espresso martini and it was so good and so creamy, it woke me up! They gave complementary chips and salsa which I don't remember getting the first time, maybe they don't get it at the bar? I ordered their Caesar salad, which I don't normally order when I'm at a Mexican restaurant but it sounded good and it definitely was. The chicken was seasoned and cooked nicely and the salad was just refreshing. I would definitely come back again! But I think reservations are a must. read more

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I've heard mixed reviews about this spot from coworkers and friends but decided to try it out for myself - La Popular did not disappoint! I came for lunch and sat at the bar - ordered the birria tacos and they were DELICIOUS! The bartender was also the sweetest, I will be coming back to try the cocktails! read more

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We came here for a second time on Sat night for dinner and encountered an improved dinning experience from our first visit! What elevated tonight's dinner was the seamless coordination between our wait staff to the kitchen and bar. This was a huge improvement thus the 5 star review, which I seldom give out! Our server had complete knowledge of the menu and made great recommendations that added another layer of enjoyment. We brought our friends and they totally loved the vibe, ambiance, service, and more importantly the food. We'll definitely be back and have recommended this spot to family and friends! read more

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I have been here twice now, and I loveeeee it. Great service and great food, both times !! Cannot wait to go back.

The food is outstanding! For taco Tuesday I ordered 2 chicken tacos and 1 ribeye taco For $3 each. The ribeye was delicious but I thought the chicken was dry. They took back the 2 chicken tacos and gave me 2 fresh rib eye tacos. Delicious!! Great service!! Then at the end of my meal I asked for my check and they said the meal is taken care of! Totally free meal! 5 stars!! read more

Well, this was my second and last time eating here. I always like to give restaurants a second chance. The wait staff are very friendly, but not attentive. It took a wait staff 15 minutes to acknowledge us and bring water and the restaurant had about a 5% occupancy. I can live with this if the food was tasty, it's not. The salsa sampler had two very bad tasting salsas, one with soy sauce and had no business on a Mexican menu, even a fusion one and our meals were just ok and we left over half our food. I had such high hopes for this place because I want Claremont to thrive. It's a swanky beautiful place but you need to have an honest taste testing of your food and if you want to survive, change, and call your Tia for some recipes. read more

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