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    Valentina's Grill and Cantina

    4.3 (33 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Food- is good I had the pancakes and my husband had the carne azada fajitas. He also had a michelada and it was also good service-great service provided by parla and Mary very attentive, helpful they would come to asked if anything was needed. Ambiance-place vey roomie , nice ambiance dark color but it gives you a clam atmosphere.

    Steak Fajitas w/rice and beans and hand made tortillas. Everything Delicious!
    CristalClear A.

    Food and service is great. The place is very clean and the ambiance feels great. The bar area has plenty of TVs to watch your favorite sports while you eat and drink.

    Chicken Salad was also very tasty! My wife said she loved the dressings too!
    Richard R.

    My wife Elim and I decided to try out this new restaurant in Uptown Whittier, the vibe was super chill and inviting, friendly staff and great Mexican food! Elim had the chicken salad, and I had the Huevos con Chorizo, very tasteful flavors, I loved the hand made flour and corn tortillas!! Omg just add butter!! The server was fast and friendly, they are family owned, the also have a bar in the back of the restaurant and awaiting confirmation of their liquor license approval. I highly recommend!

    Chicken tacos

    If you are looking for a new taco Tuesday spot that also has a full drink menu and is showing the World Cup games then this is definitely your new spot! This is a long overdue review for Valentina's and after eating today I decided to finally post to spread the word on this totally underrated, new restaurant in the neighborhood. I work on the same street and I have been able to try several of their dishes since they opened and honestly their food is consistently fresh, very flavorful, and overall really good. The chilaquiles divorciados were delicious and their tacos are made with their handmade tortillas! Even though there are several other Mexican restaurants on the same street they do stand out because their food is actually authentic and great tasting and the same cannot be said for their competitors! Trust me I've tried them all having worked in the same place for over a decade. Also, everyone that I have interacted with that works there has been welcoming, attentive and super helpful any time I have questions about the menu. The prices are comparable to others in the area, and while some items may seem a little more expensive at first, I'm happy to pay a bit extra for the quality and fresh ingredients. If you haven't stopped by yet, I highly recommend giving them a try. It's a must-visit spot in the neighborhood!!

    Kimberly M.

    Great food & great service! , Mari is a such sweetheart!.. this business has only be opened for a few months but it definitely has great potential!

    Modelo Micheladas
    Melina R.

    First time trying out this spot. We had the Trio Fajitas, which had big shrimp, chicken and a very tender and delicious beef. We paired it with some large flavorful Micheladas! Green and red Salsa were on point and their beans and rice were prefect.. ohh not to mention they're delicious handmade tortillas. Those who knew about "Dame Mas Resturant " you will appreciate this spot! Will come back and try their breakfast and house margaritas... so far so good

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    Nadine G.

    Perfect bar/grill for friends and family. The food and drinks were amazing, the service and our server a 10/10, and the ambiance in general was fantastic. Definatley coming back again

    New York steak
    Chris K.

    WOW! I started with the ceviche and it was amazing. The flavors just came together SO well. I wanted to finish, but I had a New York steak on the way. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I didn't even need the accompanying sauce, but it took it to another level!. The staff was friendly and accommodating and a part of the reason I will DEFINITELY be back.

    Chilaquiles

    The food was delicious. Service was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for authentic Mexican food. Food taste like a home-cooked meal. My server, Jose was the best, polite, and attentive.

    Carne asada burrito

    Was in uptown whittier searching for a bite to eat. Came across this new restaurant (Valentinas Grill and Cantina). Decided to give it a try since i've been to many other food places in whitter. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a nice lady. Place was clean and there was music playing. The woman who greeted me told me to sit wherever I wanted. The place was empty since it was 11am. Might have berm their first customer that day so i had the place to myself. Good menu options, not overwhelming food dishes on the menu. On this day, I was craving a carne asada burrito so thats what I ordered. While I waited, I had some of the best chips and yummy salsa. Let me first say the flavors are there, however the ratio is off, too much rice and very little meat. Carne asada was good, but not enough to appreciate the flavor or even call it a carne asada burrito. The rice had good flavor though. Nice atmosphere, good service. I will more likely return to try other dishes.

    New spot in up town decided to try it out and definitely did not disappoint. Food was fresh and packed with flavor. Definitely will be back.

    The service was slow, I spoke with the owner and she apologized for the lack of staff however the food in my opinion is the best from uptown, the flavors are authentic, the drinks were amazing. They're new in uptown and with the right staff this restaurant will definitely boom. I will be coming back to experience the full staff service. What I saw only 2 servers were on the floor handling about 100 people at once for me that's something to give them credit for. The carne asada plate is still exquisite as the first time I tiered it

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    Excellent service. Excellent food. Overall great experience. We had breakfast items and appetizers. Enjoyed ourselves very much!

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    great atmosphere and food! was great for a mid-day lunch spot, will be visiting again for a night out.

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