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    Tocaya Modern Mexican

    3.7 (567 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    TOCAYA MODERN MEXICAN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Michelle N.

    This location is in the Century City Mall. It wasn't very busy when I got there around 5pm. You order at the front and then go and sit down with your number. It was happy hour (weekdays 3pm-6pm) so my chips and salsa were only $2! I love their outdoor seating area and it was a great place to catch up with a friend. The food came out quickly and tasted great. The street corn en fuego had a spicy symbol next to it and there was indeed a little spice, not a ton if that's what you're looking for. I would say the value and price match up great and I was certainly full afterwards.

    Mel M.

    Amazing place with a good vibes. Perfect location. Good music delicious cocktails I really recommended about the watermelon Margarita only 8$ dollar it's nothing .. and really really delicious . Carina was amazing

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    Bridgette R.

    First let me say I love this Tocaya Mexican restaurant it really has great food is always fresh but their homemade queso and chips the queso is horrible everything else was fabulous the tacos were fabulous the burrito was fabulous the guacamole and chips is fabulous but that homemade queso is horrible. Service was great we was able to get seated and this was the day of the marathon so it was busy outside of the mall but inside the mall was actually doable you were able to get a seat. Loved the be seated and scan and order your food to be delivered to the table. We will be back!

    David M.

    How is this place still in Business? The food quality keeps getting lower as do the portions and I end up having to get a second lunch An hour later, ....I will definitely never order from this place again.

    Sara D.

    I'd come back here! Good pricing, quick service, yummy food! I'd recommend the chicken tinga taco, the squash blossom taxo, and the birria bowl!

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    Dee H.

    Quality and portion are going down unfortunately. Service is great. Convenient spot in the mall and nice happy hour.

    Eve H.

    It becomes my favorite place now! 1. Self ordering, no need pay big tips. 2. Very nice outdoor and indoor sitting area, spacious, and I can just order a drink sitting there and work on my laptop while day. 3. It's the only place, looks nice and clean, I can sit in long time, no need pay big tips. 4. The menu price is very reasonable, cheaper than sweet greens, around $14 for a rice bowl, and $4 for a drink. 5. Very good for family and children hang around. Cause they have large couch area. Good for business talk and date.

    Passion fruit margarita
    Judy A.

    Good food - had the side of street corn, Tinga taco and steak taco. Drinks are good too under $15 so a good price! They accidentally brought a fajita dish but they corrected that and brought the street corn. All yummy!

    FAJITA DEL REY
    Farzad F.

    What i like about this place, you can have your Mexican fix without having too much saturated fat. This is in the century city mall, so be aware if you come at the wrong time it'll be hard to find a seat. Started with the Chips and guac, they had sunflower and pomegranate seeds which surprisingly was a nice touch, well seasoned. Chips were decent. I ordered the fajita del rey. It was pulled chicken in a reddish stew, black whole beans next to a bed of rice and some pickled peppers. I liked it. The meat portion was a little left to be lacking but the beans were made very well and the flavor was good. Service was good, the floor was a little sticky towards the back but ill give them the benefit of the doubt, might have just been the person before us. If youre looking for a treat that wont be calorie bomb with flavor, give this place a try. I cant give this place 1/2 stars, ill go 4 but really its a 3.5/5.

    mukti p.

    "Perfect spot when you want quick, tasty Mexican food, and the spicy margarita is so good."

    Jilly B.

    Stopped in and tried two of their vegan tacos , both were good the cauliflower one was better in my opinion. This place has a nice atmosphere upstairs in the century city mall near the movie theater outside of the food court area. Friendly service , looked like they had a full bar would be nice to grab drinks with the girlies after shopping!

    Colton C.

    Stopped by Tocaya Organica at this location for a quick bite. The atmosphere was pretty cozy, clean space and comfortable to dine in. The service was also great, from the person who took my order to the one who dropped off the food. Everyone was friendly and attentive, which I appreciated. I ordered four tacos: steak, Tinga, cauliflower, and Baja. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. The steak, Tinga, and cauliflower tacos were bland and really needed more flavor or a kick. The Baja taco, on the other hand, was the star -- crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The cucumber mint drink was also so good, very refreshing and light, the perfect complement to the meal. Overall, cozy atmosphere and friendly service, but the food could use more seasoning and excitement to match the vibe.

    2 baja TACO COMBO chicken quesadilla
    Lautner M.

    every time i come here, servers are incompetent , food comes out wrong, takes forever. i'm pissed, this was a horrible experience, i got 3 baja tacos that were amazing but took way too long, the vibe is cool but get ignored from workers pretty often.

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    This review made our day, thank you Jessica! See you again soon!

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    Service was wonderful and food is amazing always! But highly recommend and this is one of our favorite spots before going to the movies

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    Amazing food! They were so accommodating and had great vegan/vegetarian options! Highly recommend

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    Taco Tuesday deal is unbeatable! Most of their tacos are $2.50 on Tuesday's, and they don't skimp

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    Thanks for being a loyal fan, Jose!

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    Do you take reservations for lunch?

    Hi Maxine, thank you for reaching out and your interest in dining with us. As we are a quick casual concept, we don't accept reservations. It is first come first served. If you are looking to seat a group, I would recommend contacting the store… 

    Do you allow dogs on your patio?

    Hi Alanna, yes all of our Tocaya locations allow dogs on the patio.

    Does this restaurant serve organic or non-gmo chicken?

    No (I'm about 99% sure). Their website states their meat products are hormone, steroid and antibiotic free and the menu says the chicken is "free range" but that definitely doesn't mean it's organic or that the chickens are fed a non-GMO diet.… 

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    Clementine

    Clementine

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 miWestwood
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Women-owned & operated

    We were looking for a place to eat that offered vegan options and found Clementine…read more While we almost gave up initially because of the parking situation, we were eventually able to find a spot. The restaurant itself has plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor options as well. I was particularly impressed by the menu, which has plenty of options for vegetarians and vegan diets and a great selection of salads. My husband ordered the breakfast with pancakes and it was delicious! I wouldn't necessarily call it the friendliest service I've experienced, but the food is excellent. If you find yourself in the area, I would definitely recommend that you stop by and try some of their tasty food.

    I used to love this place until they hired this new guy who will rush you and be extremely rude…read morearound closing time. Even when there's other tables around, even when it's one minute before closing time. I don't think he understands how restaurants work. He will tell you not to go inside because the place is closed, even though you're just trying to get napkins to pack your food. I've witnessed him being rude to multiple other customers, he will rip the salt off your table, will start slamming chairs around you and give you a death stare! And even though I brought it up to the manager and to other employees, nothing has been done and he still works there. He absolutely ruined this place for me that I used to patron for over a decade. Awful move! And even worse to ignore that this is happening when you've been told multiple times. The other employees are cool, the food is decent, and the manager I thought was awesome, but they are completely ignoring this issue and it needs to be addressed . That guy needs to go! They will lose more patronage.

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    Clementine - Great salads.  Grilled chicken is the best.

    Great salads. Grilled chicken is the best.

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    3.4(142 reviews)
    0.0 miCentury City
    $$

    This was my first visit to Sweet Green and I was very happy with my chicken Caesar salad wrap. It…read moretasted fresh, the kale was chopped up fine so easy to eat and plenty of sauce with extra on the side at no additional charge. There was a gentleman working behind the counter with dark curly hair (I didnt catch his name since they don't wear name tags) but this guy is a star employee and if corporate is listening- invest in people like him. The whole time that we ate inside during our meal, I saw him greet every single customer who came in- even if he was busy, he acknowledged every one immediately and said he would be right with them. I saw him speed grabbing 3 online orders and put them together SO fast (one of them was mine) and it came out perfect with all my modifications correct. He was quick, accurate and attentive to customers. This was earlier today on 5/16 in the afternoon. Corporate needs to highlight this guy as employee of the month if they haven't already. My only wish is that there was a Sweetgreen closer to me so I could eat there more often! Also protip- download their app and make a rewards account for $5 off your first app order.

    The food is good when the get it right. Probably better to go in person because when you order…read morethrough the app, they'll mess up your order, even without any mods. I've ordered two different wraps there without modifications through the app and each time, they forget the chicken?! How is that possible? It's tiny when I open it so when they're wrapping you'd think they would notice it's missing a key component. If you let them know through the app they'll make it right but I just want to eat my lunch and not have to go back.

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    True Food Kitchen

    True Food Kitchen

    4.5(850 reviews)
    0.1 miCentury City
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    One of my favorite healthier chain restaurants. This was a new location for me to try, but as…read moreexpected, everything was great! We dined in mid-afternoon when it was a bit quieter. I like the restaurant layout and decor. It's always a great vibe when dining indoors and equally chill outdoors on the patio. The food is always delicious. Grass fed burger and kale salad totally hit the spot. For the first time, I tried the lavender matcha. I enjoyed it, but thought lavender flavor could have bern a bit stronger. (Personal preference) Overall a great dining experience with wonderful service. Located within Century City Westfield mall is great. Only downside is parking takes time to find in one of the structures.

    First time dining at True Food Kitchen, Century City on a Saturday night with the family. Great…read moreatmosphere and large open space inside the eatery. Plenty of tables and chairs for dining. The place was not as busy on a Saturday so there was no wait time for seating. The hostess took us to our table as soon as we arrived. Great customer service by our waiter. We informed our waiter that one of our family members have food allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. They made sure to let the kitchen know. When the waiters brought out our food, they informed us that the Jambalaya Pasta was peanut free and nut free. They assured us it was also free of cross contamination. During this dinner we ordered Jambalaya Pasta, All American Burger, Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella on Sourdough Panini, Lemon Oregano Chicken Wrap, Teriyaki Quinoa and Tuna Poke Bowl. The food was good and well prepared. The vegetables served were fresh. The burger was tender and medium well. Jambalaya Pasta was flavorful and had just the right amount of sauce. Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella on Sourdough Panini and Lemon Oregano Chicken Wrap, the chicken were both tender and not overcooked. Teriyaki Quinoa was good and the Tuna Poke Bowl was yummy and fresh. We look forward to trying other food items on True Food Kitchen's menu when we come back.

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    Cafe Landwer - Hummus, pepperoni pizza, mushroom pasta with chicken milkshake, ice tea, Nutella late

    Cafe Landwer

    3.8(644 reviews)
    0.1 miCentury City
    $$

    Been here before and the food is generally good, but service has always been touch and go. This…read morevisit was a step down even from that. Walked in on a Sunday around 11:30am, restaurant maybe a quarter full. Seated in a corner with incomplete silverware, no menus for several minutes, no water for even longer. Waited another 10-15 minutes with menus in hand before anyone came to take our order. The food wait aside, what really stood out was the lack of basic check-ins. No "sorry for the wait," no acknowledgment, and when I finally asked for the bill, the manager came over with the terminal, took payment, and walked off without much of a follow-up except to hand over boxes. Just a little warmth goes a long way! Food, when it arrived: * Landwer's Pancakes: the highlight. Three pancakes tall with seasonal fruit, whipped cream, Nutella, and maple syrup. Delicious and a generous portion. * Croissant Sandwich: disappointing. Tough, chewy croissant with thinner filling than the bread size warranted. Hard to get a clean bite. The Century City location is convenient, and parking on weekend mornings is easy before the crowds roll in.

    I've been to Cafe Landwer a few times over the years, and it was usually decent. After today,…read morethough, I don't have any interest in returning. My friend and I made a reservation for outdoor dining for brunch. We arrive right around our reservation time to find nobody at the podium. After a few minutes, a woman comes up and asks, "For two?" before immediately turning around and walking the other way, to which point we stop her and say that we actually had a reservation which we gave her all the details for. She stopped for about half a second, grabbed menus, then turned around again and brought the menus to an indoor table, then just walked away without making eye contact. She did not even tell us to follow her nor say a single word to us once we were seated. No worries, right? Wrong. We perused the menus and waited for about ten minutes, with no staff members coming by to help us. We started looking around to try to flag someone down, but each staff member was either not looking in our direction and/or wearing a different outfit from the next staff member, with some outfits almost having a nightclub aesthetic than wait staff. Eventually, another individual comes by our table and, again, without greeting us or making any eye contact, aloofly says, "Just order off the QR code," which we didn't see because the menus were covering it. Now, my friend who I was with works in the mall, and I know the restaurant offers a discount for mall employees, so as the employee was walking away, I called out and asked if we would still get the discount if ordering off the QR code, and he said yes. Note that in all the times my friend and I have eaten here in the past, it was always traditional table service. Then, we go to place our order, and after adding everything to the basket, it tries to charge my credit card. At this point, almost 20 minutes had gone by since we arrived, with still no single greeting or water or silverware set or anything. I get up to speak to another waiter who was helping nearby tables, to which I am again told to just order off the QR code but was reassured that the mall discount would be applied once the tab was settled. So we oblige and place our order through the portal. Several minutes later, the same waiter who I had most recently spoken with had come to our table (mind you, this is the first time someone came to our table in the entire time we were seated) and said that the restaurant was out of some of the items on our menu. And it was at this point that we FINALLY got waters. At this point, we had to look through the menu again, but it was getting to the point where we were going to miss our movie, so we had to just abandon ship and eat at the mall food court. Upon leaving, the only acknowledgement we got was from the first woman who "brought" us to our table, which was a petty smile and wave. Allow me to make myself clear. I hold no animosity against any establishment for being short-staffed, for requiring QR code ordering, or for being out of ingredients. This stuff just happens. What I do have an issue with is the astounding lack of any grace or hospitality, without even a simple "Whenever you're ready go ahead and use the QR codes on the table" or even a welcome. It just felt as though every person was just trying to get by with doing the bare minimum, and every employee had attitude. Even the couple next to us, who had been seated before we arrived, never got acknowledged. It's honestly a shame, because many of the items here are great, and the offerings are unique, but if this is how Cafe Landwer chooses to operate and treat its customers, I won't be back.

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    Calif Chicken Cafe

    Calif Chicken Cafe

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 miWest Los Angeles
    $$

    I had a last minute catering order that Charlie was able to accommodate. We order quite often for…read moreour clients and CCC is one of the most requested restaurants by far. we have never been disappointed and will continue to keep ordering!!!! thanks for always being hot, fresh and tasty

    I've been wanting to try California Chicken Cafe for a while, and thanks to an UberEats promotion,…read moreI finally placed an order. I'm glad I did, because the food was generally excellent! I ordered the 1/4 Chicken white meat chicken and the Chinese Chicken Salad. The rotisserie chicken was perfectly cooked -- incredibly juicy and seasoned well with a lovely herbal flavor. The Chinese Chicken Salad was also a standout. It was packed with fresh ingredients like almonds, mandarin oranges, crunchy noodles, pasta, and crisp vegetables all tied together by a delicious dressing. I also appreciated the nice touch of a complimentary chicken included with the order, which was a pleasant surprise. The packaging was great, arriving in a nice bag securely sealed with a zip tie. Aside from the food, I was actually drawn to this business after reading positive threads on Reddit about well they treat their employees. It feels great to support a business with those kinds of values. My only major complaint is that no utensils were provided. Eating a loaded salad without a fork is quite a challenge, so I ended up having to eat it "caveman style" -- good thing I wasn't around anyone at the time! While this was a significant inconvenience, it didn't ruin the meal. I would have have easily given them a 5/5, but forgetting the utensils brings my score down just a bit to a 4/5. Still the food itself is top-tier and I highly recommend it. I look forward to visiting in person soon to try more of their sides!

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    Cafe Belen - House Special Eggs Benedicts (with salmon and spinach)

    Cafe Belen

    4.8(552 reviews)
    2.7 miSawtelle
    $$

    Went there for brunch on Labor Day and they were busy but luckily, we didn't have to wait!…read more Here's what we ordered: Belgium Waffle Combo: 5/5 I love that they had turkey bacon as an option since I wanted something healthier. The waffle was also sweet and soft. I actually had it at the end of the meal since I ate the eggs and turkey bacon first and even then, the waffle was still fluffy, not dry and simply hit the spot. So good!!!! Chai tea latte: 5/5 Matcha: 3/5 not so great, I wouldn't recommend Service: 10/5 everyone was so nice and our water was getting refilled instantly, even when they were extremely busy. The waffle combo and service made our experience 10x better, it was such a joy having brunch there. I'd definitely come back and try other items!

    Ok ok ok! OMG If you are looking for some tasteful chilaquiles with steak and eggs - and all…read morebreakfast brunch items you look for in a Mexican food restaurant this is the place to got to at least one time! I'm a chilaquiles lover and this place was one of my favs all around. Great food, good vibes, Great customer Service!!! We stopped here with the family (10ppl) after an event near by and it did not disappoint. We were lucky to beat the crowd (10am) bc it's very popular and the place is small. When we left there were about 20+ ppl waiting outside in a line! Recommend %

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