My wife and I have been coming to Nativo since 2023, and yet even through various changes to their menu, service, and setup, our love for this place hasn't changed. We've made lifelong friends here, celebrated our engagement here, spent many a random Tuesday evening at our favorite couples' table here. It's simply one of our favorite spots in all of LA, let alone Highland Park. Our absolute favorites off the menu are their tacos de papa, house guac, mushroom tacos, and fish tacos. Cocktail-wise, we never pass up a chance to get their margaritas or a Tom Collins. I once brought a couple friends who both claimed their tequila sodas were the best they'd ever had! If you're out and about in HP or looking for a killer cocktail, please don't look further than Nativo. The staff are masters of their craft, the food is divine, and the vibes both inside and out won't leave you disappointed. I'm already looking forward to our next visit! (Bring back the esquites, please!!!) read more

The ambience of the place was really cute. There's a nice patio where they had TVs to watch the Mexico game. I just ordered Carne side with a side of guacamole because I don't eat corn tortillas. I just gave them four stars because they didn't have Diet Coke or diet Pepsi! If a manager sees this, I hope you have diet Pepsi or a Diet Coke for tomorrow's game! I ordered a zero proof whiskey but I don't recommend it. read more

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I planned a last minute birthday gathering for me and a large group of friends. The staff was friendly and were able to accommodate with the venue in such a short time frame. My birthday was that much more special. Good vibes, good food - great hospitality and experience! read more

The vibe and the drinks were very good, but their service made the meal THE WORST I can remember. My wife and I ordered drinks and dinner, and the drinks came quickly. When I asked about my missing dinner and hour later, they said they lost the order. When it wasn't ready 40 minutes later and I asked again, they explained they were busy and PUT MY REPLACEMENT OFER AT THE BACK OF THE LINE as if I had just walked in off the street and placed my order an hour later. You can judge a restaurant by how it handled mistakes. Anyone can lose an order. At that point, replacing the items should have gone to the top of the list. That's what any customer-focused restaurant would have done, right? read more

Nativo is so much fun. We celebrated my friends birthday and the vibe here is so cute. If you're looking for great drinks and music this place is it. There was a DJ playing music the whole night and the bartenders are funny, personable and quick! They have a great selection of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from too. Didn't get to try the food this time around but overall fun experience, will definitely be coming back! read more

Nativo - Patio - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nativo was awesome. It's a very relaxed, authentic vibe. Their service was super friendly and helpful. We tried all their tacos and the pork one was amazing - so tender and full of flavor. Even the tortillas were made fresh. The drinks were great too - definitely recommend the mezcal margarita & they have a milk rum one that was very unique and refreshing. They have a great private space in the back patio if you need to host an event here as well. read more

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Friday nights music was just OK. I've been here before for food during the day a few times and the tacos are fireeee. What stood out to me the most tonight (on a Friday, one of the best nights for a bar), the bartender wanted to tell me that he couldn't accept my moneys because he had no change for a $100. Sir, it's a friday night.. the heck you mean you don't have change on one of the busiest bar nights of the week?? that's weird, especially when i was trying to pay for the homegirls birthday shot & everyone else's.. but i guess here they are not in the money making business. A bit of a goofy policy here & there are hella other bars in the area that will accept cash, but do you boos read more

Love the happy hour specials. Especially love the back patio. Drinks are delicious. Music is great. My favorite spot for nights out with my girlies. read more

Love this restaurant. Delicious food, great ambiance, cool music, good vibes. Nice mix of grownups enjoying drinks & conversations, kids munching on chips & salsa, a quiet dog or two sitting under a table, chill outdoor patio. It's a real gem. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place!! Absolutely one of my favorite spots in LA. One night my family and I were looking for Mexican food for dinner. We first headed to a local chain restaurant, where we sat and waited for 20 minutes, and after being completely ignored, we bailed. We drove around looking for an alternative, while I searched Yelp for options. I came across Nativo, and we decided to check it out. We wandered in on a Tuesday night, a family of 6, and were seated outside. The tables and chairs are a bit low - more of a lounge than a dinner feeling, but the ambiance and decor are absolutely stunning! They brought us water in a gorgeous glass carafe, while we waited for our food. We ordered a bunch of small dishes, and lots of tacos, to share. Everything was amazing, with the chorizo potato tacos being my clear favorite! The adults in our group all ordered different cocktails, and each one was better than the next! On top of amazing food and drinks, our server was the absolute nicest, sweetest person, and gave us exceptional service. A night that started on a sour note somewhere else, turned into one of our favorite nights dining out as a family. Cannot wait to go back! Oh, and did I mention that the prices were great, too!? Seriously, cannot say enough good things about Nativo. Please check it out so we can ensure it sticks around for a long time to come!! read more

Came here for drinks and some light bites on a Saturday night. We got some nachos and taquitos to share for the table, very tasty and crispy! The cocktails were all really good and the bartenders can really just make anything you want. The inside has plenty of seating but outside has so much more! The outdoor space is really a vibe and there are so many different areas. read more

This place is beautiful! And the bartenders there are very helpful and friendly. I didn't order food besides the chips and guacamole but even that was delicious. I'll be returning for sure read more

Nativo - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm could not possibly say ENOUGH good things about my experience with Nativo in planning our Bachelorette Dinner. I worked with Veronica, the Event Coordinator, Marlene, the Beverage Director, on the plans ahead of time, and they were everything you want in coordinating something like this - helpful, gracious, communicative, and clear! Nativo has INCREDIBLE options for parties, and they have thought of everything! I also really appreciated the transparent costs on everything and how well it was laid out for us. I swear, I've been bragging about my planning experience with this place with anyone who will listen. Then, the night of our actual event was just perfect! We had a great room space all to ourselves, a dedicated server, and they even got the heater working for us on our request! The chips and guacamole here are to die for. I could have just eaten that all night. Our food and drinks were all amazing, and we somehow made room for the delicious churros and ice cream! All in all, 10 out of 10 from me and our party, and we will all be returning to the restaurant any time we can! read more

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If you are looking for a great drink and great time, look no further than Nativo. This Latina/o-owned restaurant and bar attracts the dodger hat wearing as well as the business casual sleek millennials who brave the 101 traffic, luck out on street parking in an ever-changing and very gentrified HLP just to sit down and sip a handcrafted mezcal specialty cocktail made to perfection. As a side note for the singles looking to connect with someone irl, this just might be the place for you or at least you can add it to your list of date night spots. I must say that I love, appreciate, and enjoy attending the special events including: a Dodger World Series Finals Watch Party and New Year's Eve Party (think bumping DJ, champagne toast, and Photo Booth vibes) - with no entrance fee. They were crowd-pleasers indeed! read more

Great food, service and ambiance. There was a pop up event at this location and it was great. read more

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Cocktails are 10/10! Service is 10/10! Perfect for large groups and outside seating is cool and spacious! Outside heaters available too. read more

Nativo - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite neighborhood bar. Nativo is a gem if you haven't already been. Everything from the decor to the drinks to the glassware to the layout is curated to perfection. The service is impeccable, they have professional mixologists who know exactly how to make a well balanced drink. This is a stark contrast to other bars in the area that pale in comparison. The taste of the food and drink has always been consistent, my go-to drink is the Penicillin. Nativo has a back lounge area with ample seating for large groups and the murals of Frida on the walls add a lovely touch. They have DJs that play good music, conversations are easy and the mood is dialed in. The food kicks ass, the Mexican cuisine is flawless and you'd be doing yourself a huge disservice if you don't check this place out. read more

Nativo - Penicillin and a Cosmo. - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had the NIÑA DEL VOLCAN and my friend had the Spicy Marg. Great ingredients intention put behind the drinks by the bartender and the vibes inside and out were good. 4 stars, I'll try food next time as well. read more

This is the perfect spot for hosting private events and intimate gatherings! Experience an inviting atmosphere that makes every occasion truly special! read more

We went here for a private party! Loved the space for that occasion. Drinks were yummy! Food was also great! The chips and guacamole was my favorite. We also had the tacos and taquitos. The barbacoa meat was way too spicy for my taste so I was unable to eat it. We also got lucky wirh parking, or else it's hard to find a spot. My husband and I are looking forward to going back for dinner. Service was great as well. read more

I have been back several times since my first visit and while I have my favorites, today I had the Chile Relleno and WOW. It was so full of flavor, they use two different types of cheese, panela and mozzarella...that combination is incredible. I also had the Hibiscus Daisy...it is my new favorite drink, the hibiscus is refreshing and perfect for these hot summer afternoons. read more

Nativo - Chile Relleno - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a cute bar. Small and intimate. We came in for a quick cocktail. I ordered the Oaxacan milk punch. Loved it. Light and refreshing. The whole story about how they make it is very interesting. My husband ordered the Penicillin and really liked it too. Ordered some salsa and chips even though we had already had dinner. Because the smell of the food wafting from the nearby tables was killing us. Chips were good without being oily. Salsa was made in house. I have to come back for dinner, their menu looked good. Our server, Edwin S was great. Very helpful with descriptions of the cocktails. read more

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Came here the first time for our staff holiday party, had a great time. Good food, great drinks and cool vibes. The layout of the place is awesome with the inside/outside set up. The staff are super helpful and courteous and provided several suggestions at the bar. We had a specially selected menu for the party. Needless to say, with endless mole chicken, tomatillo enchiladas, arroz and frioles, I was good and full. I had a great time hanging out with my coworkers and appreciated the Nativo Team for the hospitality. read more

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I had an absolute blast here with my beautiful friend Nikki!! She introduced me to her neighborhood marketplace event where once a month they have all kinds of vendors on the block and Nativo brings in a dj on Sundays. Super happy with the vibe and service. Mother vegan nachos were good too. read more

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Drinks - amazing! Service - amazing! Music- amazing! Parking - tough but we park at the post office. Ambiance- friendly & chill!! Dj's- love DJHoney! read more

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came at night to grab a drink and dessert. The ambiance is great with low lighting and plenty of space to sit and socialize with friends. the drinks were strong and delicious as well as the vanilla flan. very cool and aesthetic bar, would come back! all bartenders and staff were very kind too. read more

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Great cocktails, hand-made from scratch , delicious ... friendly bartenders and servers Happy hour is really good too. Food is so yum, really love their tacos and other food too. Great outdoor patio , different areas for private groups and other nice seating for small groups Inside and nice and intimate . They have live DJs too. Fun place without being too crowded Always come back here read more

How is this my first time here what a great place would love to host an event here had delicious tacos and great vibe wonderful happy hour and wonderful staff that they clearly care about. Everyone seem to be having a good time. read more

This is our third time to Nativo but it's been a while since we returned. There's no waiting service anymore, so you have to order at the bar. If you sit at the patio like we did, you have to go inside to order. And while that's not the worst thing, it takes more time. The drinks are awesome and some are elaborate thus take some time to prepare. The food portions are bigger which is nice. We had an assortment of tacos. I had the fish tacos, the fish was a pretty sizable tilapia filet and super crispy. We loved the corn. It's still expensive but at least the portions are good. read more

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I'll stick to a daytime review as it was such a pleasant experience. Yuca fries - amazing. I went for a Tom Collins (picture shown) and was great to enjoy in the back patio. I was able to bring in my small dog and had such a great space outside to enjoy queer friendly I wasn't able to come in later at night since it was pretty full but will give it another shot next time! read more

Nativo - Yuca fries and a Tom Collins - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has great food! We enjoyed the patio seating outside. Our tacos were so delicious! Highly recommended.

We were walking to A pop up at mi vida down the street and heard the music at Nativo and decided to stop in for a meal. We sat outside on a really nice night and got to enjoy the really beautiful outside deck with their chips and salsa. Ordered some tacos and esquite and i believe a mulita. The food was delicious and loved that the tortillas were not heavy but stayed together while eating. Since we share out food tortillas that dont fall apart are a really big deal for us. I went inside to use the restroom and there was a really cool vibe with a Dj and people getting ready to have some fun. I like to stick to an early bedtime but it sure looked fun. I like that they have the two different areas to accommodate people just wanting to come for dinner and those that want to come for drinking dancing and socializing. Don't pass this place up. read more

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Great Highland Park spot with an awesome vibe. Here's what you need to know: 1. Lots of outdoor seating and space to relax and spread out. Great for larger parties or hosting events 2. Delicious tequila and mezcal cocktails. You will definitely order more than one. 3. Good options are well priced and fit different diet needs. The mole was one of my favorite items. 4. Super nice staff Nativo is a great option in the Highland Park area if you want to hang with friends and enjoy good food/outdoor seating. read more

We had a gourmand friend in town who wanted to try something beyond the typical Mexican place. We had considered going to La Casita Mexicana, but the drive didn't make sense on a Friday night. I found this place on Yelp and we had a really nice meal and drinks. It is modern and has a really nice patio. We had great service and out waitress was really patient with our slow ordering. Definitely 5 stars for the Oaxacan Milk Punch which is perfectly clear and not milky looking at all. I could drink lots of those. We got tacos, chips and guacamole and the best was the Chile relleno. It was a great meal. Taking off 1 star because of those cocktail height tables. You try cutting that chile relleno and getting it to your mouth without dropping sauce on your legs :( Otherwise, really nice place, street parking, will definitely be back. read more

Nativo - Oaxacan Milk Punch GET IT!! June 2022 - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Our second time here we just had to come back. I've lived in Highland Park majority of my life and still come back to visit but Nativo is amazing. The food, the drinks and even the dessert. Our bartender Pablo is amazing friendly fast and attentive. This is one of new spots and cannot wait to come back once again. read more

Nativo - The Best Vanilla Flan I have ever had - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by for a drink. Cute patio for dining and drinks. Great for dates hehe. Service was attentive. They're known for mezcal. Waitress gave a sample of their popular mezcal drunk. It was pre-made. Interesting taste but I'm just not a big fan of mezcal. It's very smokey. Didn't order food so cannot comment on food. read more

Nativo - Special request cocktail - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What an adorable establishment located off York in Highland Park. This restaurant opened during the pandemic and was originally supposed to be a bar. With all the protocols in place when COVID first hit, they ended up rearranging their lineup and decided to add food to stay open. It's a good thing they did, because their food was delish. Not only was their food delish, but I also loved how cute the interior and the added exterior/patio space was (it was originally supposed to be their parking lot, but like with every other biz these days, they had to change things up in the past two years). I'm a mezcal drinker, so I loved the fact that they had a mezcal flight and mezcal cocktails galore. The smokiness of the mezcal definitely won me over. This spot would definitely make for a great date night! read more

First time Very cute restaurant Relaxed vibe Patio style seating Outdoor dining Cute vignettes Great for large crowds Great for party which was the event attended Street parking - tricky Food was very good! Limited menu Great drinks Reservations highly recommended Will try again for a more personal experience read more

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I absolutely loved the vibe here and the food! They have a very straightforward menu with mostly taco items to choose from. I personally don't mind as I can be a very indecisive person when it comes to food, so that made my life a lot easier. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance as tables fill up quickly! Food items: Taco Trio: (1) Taco brisket, (1) taco mole, (1) Cochinita Pibil (10/10). The tacos were so savory and delish! Honestly, I could've eaten 3 more! Enmoladas con pollo: 8/10 Chips & salsa: 7/10 chips were a little too salty for my liking Esquite: 10/10 Mango cobbler: 7/10 read more

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I've only been to Nativo once but I have been wanting to go back! Not only is it Latina owned, but all their mezcales and tequilas are as well! Our server was so kind, and we loved everything he recommended. Very cute patio and love that it reminds me of Frida Khalo's house from the outside. read more

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