So my first experience here wasn't the best--they accidentally forgot to submit the orders for two people in our party. But I'm so glad we decided to give them another chance! The service has improved so much. The staff is attentive, friendly, and always makes sure everything is taken care of. We've tried the ceviche, tacos, appetizers, and drinks, and everything has been delicious. We've been back several times now and love trying something new with each visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself has such a fun, lively atmosphere with great music and even mariachi.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Whether you're celebrating a birthday or special occasion, or just stopping by for Taco Tuesday, it's a fantastic spot. Highly recommend--10/10! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I came here on July 10 and was impressed by the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is pretty small, so I decided to order tacos. Each plate was about $18 and came with 3 or 4 tacos. I tried the carne asada, fish tacos, and quesabirria. I was a little disappointed by how small the tacos were for the price. The quality also did not live up to the cost. There are taco stands that charge much less and have better flavor than all of the tacos I tried. The drinks were good and are probably the only reason I would come back. The service was just okay. I felt like since we did not order much, there was not much attention given to our table, even though the restaurant was not busy. Overall, this place is okay, but I do not think it offers enough value for the price. read more

Amores de Julia is a nice restaurant to come visit if you are craving some mexican food. This is considered a fancy restaurant so be prepared to pay 25 dollars for plates of food and 20 bucks per drink. The food does taste really good I got the enchiladas de lengua and loved them I will be back just for those. The drinks are good too but they kind of small for the price. This place is a hit or miss as far as the service sometimes you get a good server whos on top of things sometimes you will get a bad server who doesnt come check on you. Pros -[[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside looks nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of instagramable opportunities[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -Good food Cons -Pricy -Staff gets lost sometimes -Wish drinks were bigger read more

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Good service, Alfonso highly recommended Good food, coffee was great and chilaquiles read more

Los Amores de Julia - Great service, drinks, great food Alfonso it's on point!! Thank you - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Great experience all around. No complaints on my end. Food was great and the music was amazing. read more

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Such a cute restaurant with great potential, however the service unfortunately did not meet expectations. First, we ordered drinks once, but our server did not return to check on us until the very end of our visit, so we never had the opportunity to order additional drinks. We were also not offered water at the table. I'm unsure if water must be requested, but in most restaurants complimentary water is typically provided, and it's a simple gesture that goes a long way. Additionally, we were seated at 2:35 PM and did not receive our food until around 3:30 PM. nearly an hour later. The food itself was good and we enjoyed it overall. The portions were okay, though if you're used to larger portion sizes, you may find them to be on the smaller side. Overall, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and a lot of potential, but the service and long wait time took away from the experience. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars and hope to see improvements in the future. read more

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Food was great but not much for your money. I got huevos rancheros but thats all that was on the plate. No potatoes no beans just two tostadas with the sunny side up eggs. It was a bit humid inside and I got bit like 10 times on my legs from mosquitos. The server was very nice and came to check on us so that was nice. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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I have to start off with saying that we had some of the best nachos I've ever had. The service was great, they have a menu for english and the location is wonderful. They have the cutest cocktail cup (you have to go see for yourself). Once in a lifetime opportunity to go during dia de los muertos, it was absolutely beautiful, breathtaking and magical. I hope to make it a tradition with my daughter and me. Side note the churro waffle was to. die. for. read more

Los Amores de Julia - salsa - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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We celebrated my brother's birthday at Los Amores de Julia on a Tuesday, and it was such a great experience! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everything came out fresh. Samantha was especially amazing she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. She helped make my brother's birthday celebration feel extra special. I definitely recommend this restaurant, and if you get Samantha as your server, you're in great hands! read more

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Let's start off with NO STARS for ratings. If I could subtract from the current stars displayed on Yelp, I would- gladly! 2nd time trying this dumpster, I had an even worst experience than my first time- horrible! Out with a party of 10, and unfortunately AGAIN, I had another very disappointing experience. One of the dishes ordered, "Codorniz "was apparently unavailable, and of course, waiter did not informed us/me, until the rest of the dishes were ready to be brought out to our table- 40mins later. Wtf! As pitty sympathy, waiter offered their menu for me to re-ordered another dish, I accepted, however, I felt the waiter breathing down my neck as to "hurry up and order". I asked the waiter for a min or two, waiter went for a lap, and 50 seconds later, he returned. I saw the waiter behind me with the corner of my left eye, feeling pressed for time, I did not order anything and my wife shared her chewy Casobarria tacos with me. Let me say, the worse Casobarria tacos I've ever tasted. I knew instantly, I would suffer from heart-burn, fuck! As everyone else was eating, there I am left waiting for heartburn to kick-in from Casobarria taco, and no real solution offered. I did seek management assistance, however, manager made it seem like it's a common thing for customers to complain for their lack of food service ethic. I would highly recommend the near by Chili's over this dumb called, Los Amores De Julia in Pico Rivera. Running out of an item can happen, especially during busy hours, but failing to communicate in a timely manner is unacceptable. Basic communication and attention to service would have made a huge difference here. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Not sure how this is part of a table?!! - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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I brought my mother here for dinner on a Tuesday and the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived. We waited several minutes before someone came to sit us. The inside was very cute and gave Tulum vibes. We ordered different dishes. My Gordinez plate tasted good at first, but halfway through I realized the meat was undercooked and still raw. I didn't notice at first because the seasoning was the same color as the raw meat. I informed the server and received no apology or concern. Instead, she bluntly asked, "What do you want me to do about it?" I asked for the food to be fully cooked and boxed to go, at that point I was over it. Between the slow service, being served raw food, and poor customer service, I would not recommend this place. read more

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Let's start off will what I ordered. The carne en su jugo it was a great but make sure to order it with the onions on the side. We also ordered the rolled taquitos de papas with chicken but we didn't find chicken inside of the taquitos. These were just 3 stars at best! We wouldn't order them again plus they are not worth $22 dollars for 3 rolled tacos! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was good we were able to enjoy the Mariachis they sounded great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great. read more

The restaurant was really nice with a great aesthetic, and overall we enjoyed the experience. The bar tacos were good, and my friend said the chilaquiles were really good as well. Our waiter, Eduardo, was great very attentive and friendly!! The only downside was the noise level. The mariachi band played here and there but it was so loud and it became difficult to have a conversation at the table. While the music added to the atmosphere, it was a bit overwhelming at times. Everybody was there to celebrate their birthday so every 45 min or so we kept hearing the dj crank up a songg!! And whistles and all types of things would happen around us . My drink was supposed to be served in a pig-shaped clay cup, but unfortunately it wasn't available. I did ask if a wooden chair could be brought over just so I could take a picture for my review, which would've been a nice touch. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance were enjoyable, but lowering the noise level a bit would make the experience even better. read more

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We came here to celebrate my aunts birthday with a party of 7, but unfortunately our experience was not the best. They did seat us quick but once seated it took long for any server to come to our table. I understand that being a big group sometimes things take longer but it just felt so disorganized like if no server was assigned to our table. We did order some appetizers one being the queso fresco. Once we recieved it, it only came with two tortillas keep in mind we were a party of 7. On the menu it does not mention what it comes with I honestly don't know what I was expecting but definetly not two tortillas. Or at least for the server to mention it to me since I later did place an order for more tortillas that took forever. Food was okay but it all arrived at different times, I know sometimes being a large party that can happen. Hopefully the service improves I feel like it has so much potential. The inside of the location is really pretty and they also do have live mariachi. read more

My second visit and really enjoyed it this time around. We came for Sunday brunch and they have live mariachi! I made a reservation and glad I did because the place was getting filled up fast. Lots of small and big parties. It can get quite loud when the mariachi is playing but it's all for setting the party/good mood vibes We ordered cafe de olla to start and it was HOT and just what we needed on this rainy day. We also got complimentary conchitas (Mexican sweet bread) which was a nice touch. The bread was soft too which was a plus. For our entrees we went with the green chicken pozole (you can also go with pork), carne en su jugo, and habanero chilaquiles. The pozole was very flavorful and loaded with chicken, a whole leg and thigh in the bowl and plenty of hominy. It was on the thicker side but flavors all there. The carne en su jugo was loaded with beans and meat and those crispy bacon bits added good texture. It came with 3 of the handmade tortillas which were fluffy and perfect. The habanero chilaquiles were not too spicy and came with an egg- you can add protein for an additional cost if you'd like. It's a great place for a birthday! They will come out with a bday sign , pump out some music, and all eyes on you. The food overall was good and everyone was in good spirits surrounded by all the celebrations. read more

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We had a large party with a reservation and were seated right on time in a semi-secluded section, which was actually very nice. It felt private without being cut off from the rest of the restaurant -- probably the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. For reasons no one could explain, the staff completely forgot about me. Everyone at the table received their drinks -- except me. Everyone received their food -- except me. We had to ask multiple times, and I'm literally writing part of this review while sitting at the table watching everyone else eat. By the time my food finally came out (at 8 PM), some people had already finished their meals. We arrived at 6:40 PM. At that point, I didn't even want to eat anymore. They told us my food had been given to someone else -- which didn't make sense, because I never received that person's food either. Later we found out they never even put in the order for the person who supposedly got my food. Absolute chaos. Other service issues: * Some guests received butter with their lobster while others (who ordered the same thing) didn't * Service was wildly inconsistent across the table * Other guests in our party began complaining as well -- so it wasn't just me Management then added to the frustration by claiming the deposit for our reserved area hadn't been paid (it had) and saying we needed to be out by 8:15 PM -- even though food was still being served at 8. They also told us there was no time limit earlier, so this made no sense. To make things worse, another customer was yelling at our group because they also had a reservation and supposedly paid $500. That's not something guests should ever be dragged into -- this was clearly a management issue. Bathrooms were also unacceptable: * One toilet didn't flush * Another had no water * The urinal was full * The women's restroom was completely closed The music itself was good, but the volume was inconsistent and randomly loud. Overall, the food looked good when people finally got it, but the service, organization, and management were a mess. This place has potential, but until they get their operations together, I wouldn't recommend it -- especially for large parties. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Got my food while everyone else finished - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I've been here a few times now on different occasions, including when the mariachi is playing. Overall, I'd say it's a cute place with potential, but there are several things that keep the experience from fully matching the price point. On the positive side, I do really like the queso fundido and the esquite, and the restaurant itself has a fun atmosphere and a nice setup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor patio is nice although open during the week, which was disappointing since it would have created some distance from the noise inside the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When the mariachi is there, it is EXTREMELY loud. It's not background ambiance at all. It completely takes over the restaurant and makes it very difficult to have a conversation at your table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're hoping for a more relaxed dinner experience, keep that in mind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Another thing that detracted from the experience for me was the photographers going table-to-table offering photos for purchase. Some people may enjoy it, but I personally find it intrusive and annoying while trying to talk with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also worth noting: there's a 3% surcharge added to the bill that is separate from gratuity, which felt unnecessary given the already high menu prices. The menu is entirely in Spanish. That wasn't an issue for me personally, but several people in my group don't speak Spanish and had difficulty ordering, so it's something to be aware of. Service also seemed stretched thin. It was difficult to get a waiter's attention, and even simple things like getting salt and pepper took a while since they aren't kept on the tables. Unfortunately, my food needed seasoning. Overall, not a terrible experience, but for the cost there were enough inconveniences that I'd probably choose other Mexican restaurants nearby first. read more

I'll start with the good, which was our waitress. She was so wonderful and authentic and elevated our friend's birthday dinner with such a wonderful and kind service. The ambiance is good - well decorated, spacious tables, music not too loud (except when they blast Gasolina for someone's birthday). Clean bathrooms. The food was average. I personally had the enchiladas yucatecas, which came with two enchiladas and cochinito pibil. The cheese blend in my enchiladas had hardened into an odd, somewhat rubbery texture. It felt like they had been sitting under a warmer for a long time. The salsa for the enchiladas was very watery. The portion of cochinito pibil was small. I also tried the sopes with shredded beef - the beef was okay (needed more salt and seasoning) but the sopes were so oily. It's such a shame that the food did not match the restaurant. read more

This place is an experience. We decided to go for Sunday brunch before our daughter flew back home. I had wanted to try this place but had heard mixed reviews. I'm really glad I gave it a try. First of all, the space is gorgeous. It's really rare to have such a snazzy spot in the neighborhood, so I really appreciate it. It was quite lively (read: loud) but in a celebratory, fun way. Secondly, the service was very attentive and helpful. There are even table side preparations for a few of the items which is cool. The food is great. Like really good. I had the giant some, hubby had the pozole, daughter had the shrimp mole enchiladas (though the mole was negra and it said it was going to be another kind) and my son had the kids taco. The reason there's only 4 stars and not 5 are two reasons: 1. It's expensive. Like borderline too expensive for what you get. I get that we pay for the environment and the mariachis and the table side stuff, but it's rather steep. and 2. The pictures. There's a guy going around taking pictures at the table like at a resort or a cruise. And they try to sell you their ridiculously overpriced pictures before you leave. Well we had already exited the building and were chased down outside to try and sell them to us. I found that tacky. Besides that, a nice spot especially for a special occasion. read more

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Food: The Food here was an experience but not one of my favorites. Some of their entrees do not come with rice and/or beans as you might expect most Mexican restaurants, which made the portions seem smaller than they already looked. The chicken mole was one of the few options that came with rice but the flavor of the molee was not great. The service was ok but not what you would expect when you walk in and see the lavish looks of this restaurant. It is ver beautifully decorated and designed. It was thw best part of the restaurant. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Chicken MOLE DOÑA JULIA drenched in sauce and the sauce is not good. Pickled onion on top doesnt work well with dish. - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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We had such a great Father's Day celebration here! The staff was incredibly accommodating. We were initially seated on the back patio, but when I noticed a table open up closer to the mariachi, they were more than happy to move us. Their hospitality really made the experience special. Even after we received our check, they never made us feel rushed to leave, despite how busy it was for Father's Day. They gladly let us stay and order a few more drinks, which we really appreciated. The food was delicious, the drinks were strong and tasty, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is super aesthetic, and the live mariachi music made the experience even better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that they have mariachi from Friday through Sunday--I've definitely found my new favorite spot to enjoy great food, drinks, and live music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very good place to enjoy food and drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is great and makes you feel like you can forget about everything and just relax with good food and good drinks that come with exquisite taste.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is on point and if you go on a Friday evening or Saturday evening you can get live entertainment music that is enjoyable and perfect for the weekend vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A recommendation for a family dinner, a lunch bite and drink, or a date night. read more

Food was pretty good! I got two red enchiladas of steak. I wish they were more more full or it was short rib but overall can't complain about the flavor of the sauce. Also got the horchata carajillo which was amazing! I love carajillo as and am very picky about them but it wasn't overly sweet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The look of the restaurant is also nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had mariachi and the server was very attentive. Overall would recommend! read more

I love ALFONSO! One to make it happen we had the best time of our life's. Especially for my friend's birthday we made it happen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was delicious. Service was amazing someone give this man a raise. His service was amazing. read more

I had been looking forward to trying this place for a long time, but unfortunately it was huge disappointment , my excitement ended the moment we walked in. We asked for a booth and were told they don't accommodate booths for parties of two. That would've been fine--except on the way to our table, we saw multiple booths occupied by only two people. When I asked our server about it, she simply said, "I don't know," which was frustrating and unhelpful. The menu is crammed onto one page and difficult to read, especially with the dim lighting. As for drinks, I ordered a watermelon margarita, but it both looked and tasted like strawberry. When I brought it up, the server confirmed it was watermelon--but it clearly wasn't. My friend ordered a pineapple margarita, and it also didn't taste like pineapple at all. For food, we both ordered the chicken mole. It tasted very canned, and the chicken itself was bland, as if it hadn't been cooked in the mole sauce. The rice was dry and lacked flavor. On top of that, the tables are placed so close together that it makes the whole experience uncomfortable. Overall, I do not recommend this place. read more

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This place is decorated so lovely; we had a blast celebrating a birthday this past weekend! The food and drinks were both incredible. The staff were very kind and professional. We all ordered different cocktails and entrees (shrimp tacos, birria sopes, salmon salad); they were all so incredible and we were so happy! Also- the mariachis were incredible singers/musicians. read more

Los Amores de Julia - This was the DOÑA PETRA. So good. Behind it is the mezcal flight! - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

First time here . Looks like they switch restaurants name . Never been to the last one but this new theme seems like a more family vibe from speaking to others who been to previous restaurant. Took my family and loved the atmosphere and service Diana provided. The chilaquiles I ordered seemed too small but cafe de olla made up for it as well as their tiendita where you can buy Mexican merchandise. Definitely will be back and try a different dish. read more

Found it in yelp and went to have dinner on a Friday evening with a girlfriend and I was so surprised how full it was. They had mariachi which played and sang beautifully. The wait to be seated was a few minutes. Big variety of Mexican dishes & drinks. The food was delicious, drinks were tasty and service was good too. There's plenty of parking. I will definitely be back! read more

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Came in on a Friday night food was decent but stay away from the cevechi and shrimp My daughter woke up sick the next day she was telling me the shrimp tasted funny and when I looked at it I realized it was still raw not a good look. I took a photo of the raw shrimp. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Raw shrimp ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I really loved the live Mariachi and Mexican feel and decor. The food was good but it is a little pricey the drinks were as expected in price and tasted pretty good. Would I go back?? YES! read more

Great food, The service was good. It gets busy Saturday night for dinner. I recommend making a reservation. Our table was really @ 7:30. They have live Mariachi during the weekend. They were really good. The decor and ambience was really nice too. Definitely coming back read more

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Came to enjoy a few friends birthdays The server Alfonso was friendly, The food very good , service was great Will be bk [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was great if you don't like loud music definitely not for you if you enjoy to move to the music come on down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a difficult review for me to write. The aesthetic is beautiful. The concept is strategic. The mariachi is sublime. My family and I came here to celebrate my dads 55th birthday. We made reservations and were experiencing a great time with the food, drink and mariachis until we got hounded to take photos. We said screw it and had our photos taken by the in house photographer which was all in fun. They came back out with the prints and showed us roughly 9 photos. We decide to buy 4 (at $25 a piece) and handed back the rejected prints. We handed over a $100 bill and then we proceeded to be harassed three separate times, by two different employees about "missing photos" we requested the manager, some short tattooed guy, and he wasn't any relief, just contributed to perpetuate the situation. These accusations and persecution were extremely embarrassing and humiliating, especially in front of my father on his birthday. To add insult to injury, all of our food came out at different times and half of the plates were lukewarm and tepid. Then we get the bill, tip is already included and nothing has been amended, despite their staff accusing us of theft in public. We spent over $600 here, not including the photos, just to have a miserable and embarrassing experience. The mariachi was great and the show was tremendous, but I will never walk into a place that willingly humiliated me like that in front of my family again. Do not come here. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Birria Prime Brunch - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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The food sucks here and the prices are way too high! Don't mind paying a lot when the food is good, but this place is nothing to rave about

Probably one of the worst service I've ever received at a restaurant. We were there for about an hour waiting for our order to be taken. Our drinks were never refilled we were never checked on and the music is soooo loud you can hardly hear each other speak. The food was decent not much to brag about. Truly it was just the service that disappointed me. read more

This place tries hard to come off as authentic, but it misses the mark. They have a woman making tortillas right next to the hostess stand in a high-traffic area with people constantly walking by. It doesn't feel traditional -- it feels staged and honestly not sanitary. I sat at the bar hoping for a better experience, but it was just as disappointing. The space felt unwelcoming, and the decor looks cheap -- fake plants hanging from the ceiling don't create ambiance. The biggest issue: they present themselves as having a full bar, but that's misleading. No beers on draft and a very limited setup -- it's far from what most people would expect when they hear "full bar." Overall, it feels more like a forced aesthetic than a genuine experience. I wouldn't come back. read more

We celebrated my dad's 60th birthday here and had an amazing experience. Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name -- the young, pretty lady with dark hair) was absolutely on it. The vibe was immaculate -- the restaurant is beautiful, the Mariachi was amazing, and the whole atmosphere felt festive and special. The price point felt very fair, especially considering all the alcoholic drinks we ordered. We never felt rushed and were really well taken care of. They also offer the option to buy professional photos, which I thought was unique and perfect for special celebrations. The food was good, and overall, I would 1000% recommend Los Amores de Julia. We're already planning to go back! They truly do a great job of making you feel special. read more

Los Amores de Julia - Parents had a great time - Mexican Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

We went here for date night, and it was great. It was pretty empty around 5:45 pm on a Thursday, and it slowly picked up when the mariachis started at 7 pm. The restaurant is nicely decorated, and I felt that service was really fast. Samantha was our server and she was great. Very attentive and quick with our service. She gave us recommendations of what to get. The food was delicious! We got three sopes with carnitas, the mar y tierra, and enchiladas. We also tried the margarita flight. Everything was delicious! read more

My review is more on the service provided by Sebastian. He was excellent from start to finish. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was taken care of without us having to ask. His positive attitude and professionalism really stood out and made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend him and look forward to being helped by him again. Thank you Sebastian! Aside from him the vibes and atmosphere were great! I will definitely be back! read more

I was not a fan I specifically called and asked if they had mariachi on Saturday for a bday celebration and their manager said yes until about 5ish. When we arrive for our 2pm reservation there was no mariachi we were so disappointed that was the whole point of going to this place. Food was mediocre you're better off going somewhere else with good Mexican food. Not the overpriced stuff and small portions read more