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    Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro

    3.8 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    ROMESCO MEXITERRANEAN BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    If you plan on ordering a steak to-go they do not cut the steak and also didnt include utensils. Forgot dressings for both salads. Things should not fall through the cracks when the restaurant is slow. Not cutting a to-go steak is just flat out lazy. Dining in isnt much different. Been for dinner on a slow week night and service was very slow. Food was great but the service, not so much.

    Lemon Chicken
    Anna M.

    We ordered the Filet Mignon and Lemon Chicken. Took a while to get the menus and to order our drinks . Both dishes were good, service was good, price a tad high. Weird thing was when they covered the cloth table cloth with brown paper. That took the ambience down quite a bit. I could see that if this was a crab shack, but it made me feel like I should be sitting in a high chair with a bib, too.

    Mezcaleria Special Shot of mezcal served w/ orange slice, chili salt & chapulines- Lightly spiced dehydrated grasshopers, a oaxacan delicacy
    Irene D.

    If you're looking for a hidden gem, Romesco Mediterranean Bistro in Bonita, CA is it! This spot blends Mexican and Mediterranean flavors with a mix of bistro vibes and a chill tapas bar. I couldn't get enough of the Bone Marrow Sope, their famous Caesar Salad, and the Paella. But the real star for me? The Spaghetti Alla Bolognese--so good it's unforgettable. Oh, and funny story: I tried their Mezcaleria Special, a mezcal shot with chili salt, orange slices, and... grasshoppers! I didn't realize what I was eating until after the first bite--talk about a surprise! And guess what? They were actually delicious. We ended the night with their creamy Tiramisu, and with live music in the background, you know this girl just had to dance the night away! Happy Hour makes it even better: * All day Tuesdays * Weekdays from 3-7 PM Half-off tapas plus $9 House Margaritas, Sangrias, and House Martinis? Yes, please! Huge shoutout to our amazing server, Gustavo, and the talented bartender, Gil, for making our night extra special! Whether you're here for a casual bite, good music, or a fun night out, Romesco's is a must-visit.

    Penne pasta
    Armando B.

    The food is great. I've order about 6 or 7 different things. Every dish is delicious. The service is terrible. The place is dirty. The cost is too high for the service, not the food. The lady up front always has that face, you know which one. The servers are also bad, dirty, are always rushing to walk somewhere and have no sense of common courtesy. I've gotten bumped twice by someone walking food. Funny. 5 star food, zero star service.

    Codorniz Gambas Al Ajillo, quail
    Priscilla R.

    Wedge salad lacked a little flavor but not bad, everything else was flavorful. The quail is delicious!

    Croquetas Romesco
    Christine D.

    Honestly I'm really at 3.5 and have been torn which way to lean.... I was surprised what shopping center this was in because the inside was well decorated. The restaurant is elegant with an almost open kitchen concept. The food was good! I enjoyed every bite that was brought to the table. Compliments to all the cooks. Unfortunately, there were some negatives. The drinks tasted like pure syrup with no alcohol. But the worst part was the person who served us. I watched as every other staff member was attentive, kind and happy to be there. When asked about the food, we got "it's good" no matter the question. We asked if there was a preference on specific entrees and still receive they are both good. We finished our drinks early on but weren't asked if we wanted anything else until we were completely finished. We had to waive down our server to ask for a dessert menu and again when we wanted the bill. To sum it up, if someone said want to go with me to Romesco, I would say sure but I wouldn't be the one to say let's go!

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    Jerry M.

    We celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary here last night and couldn't have chosen a better spot. We had reservations and were seated on the patio, which made for a wonderful atmosphere. The service was outstanding, the food was excellent, and my whole family truly enjoyed the experience--especially my wife. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with Great hospitality.

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    Awesome food! A refreshing change from the ordinary. Good stuff! We'll be back for sure.

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    The happy hour menu is def amazing and we wanna come back to have the regular menu :)

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    One of my favorites. Tapas menu is great. Tuna tostada & Octopus are my must haves.

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    I've been coming here for years... food is always delicious. I love the orejas de mar, sopes de tuetano and my fav pulpo a las brasas

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    When is happy hour (day of week/times)?

    Are they pet-friendly?

    Yes, on the front terrace, cats and dogs are welcome. It is a wonderful restaurant.

    How good is the Gipsy/Flamenco show?

    Is Chef Plascencia still the owner? The place looks a little different now

    Hello...Chef Plascencia has not been the owner Romesco since 2007. His brother in law has been owner since 2007. Saludos✌

    Favorite deserts from here?

    Anza-Borrego is probably the closest, but I like Thompson-Okanagan best.

    Are they any good?

    Yes, everything we've ever had delicious! Hubby loves the lasagna! Dressy casual hip! Yummy!

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