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Tempo Cantina - Steakhouse in Downey, California

Tempo Cantina

4.4 (2986 reviews)

12056 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

Mexican restaurant

About Tempo Cantina - steak house in Downey, California

Casual outlet offering creative Mexican dishes, drinks & an extensive tequila menu in a funky space.

Customer Review Summary

Tempo Cantina receives high praise for its attentive and friendly service, particularly from servers like Jorge and Daniel, who have consistently exceeded expectations. Customers enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, reasonable drink prices, and fun happy hour specials, especially the beer bucket and tinga nachos. The food is generally well-received, with dishes like birria tacos and churros highlighted, though there are mentions of small portion sizes and mixed drink strength being underwhelming. Some negative feedback includes complaints about outdoor seating being cramped and uncomfortable, as well as concerns about overpriced food that some found mediocre despite its appealing presentation. Overall, many guests express a desire to return, particularly for drinks and the lively ambiance.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
2100
4
406
3
174
2
82
1
224
Based on 2986 reviews

Silvia Pacheco

1 month ago

Our server Jorge was so amazing and gave great 👍🏾 service and very nice. Always checking up on our table to make if everything was ok and if we needed anything. Great food, atmosphere and service. 💯

Virginia Monico

1 month ago

I came today for a couple of drinks and we ended up having some food too. Daniel our server was so kind and attentive!! Haven't been here in a while but will definitely be back. And plus drinks are not that expensive and you get to take a glass back home with one of the drinks. 🍹 Even took a group photo home! So much fun! And omg Valet is only $8

Guadalupe Pinedo

1 month ago

I’ve been here a handful of times, but tonight our server DANIEL!! Definitely took me by surprise he was so tentative, friendly, and super welcoming. He exceeded my expectations for sure. Food is always good here. First time trying the churros but I guess is must when you celebrate a birthday as we did. Happy birthday cousin 🥳

April Tucker

5 months ago

Food was good. Went around 830 p.m on a Friday and there was no wait. The birria Tacos was so good. The Mr got a jalapeño with egg and bacon burger. Of course we got margarita flight and shot

cirilo lopez

1 month ago

Came for happy hour and had a great time here. Can’t go wrong with the beer bucket for $22 and the tinga nachos were firee. Daniel our server was quick and attentive the entire time we were there. I am for sure coming back here for happy hour 👍🏼.

Jeanine Urbano

3 months ago

Food and drinks are always great, the atmosphere is very energetic and uplifts your mood. Alvaro is a great waiter , very attentive & nice. He was patient & waited to take our order at 9pm so we could order from the happy hour menu. Def recommend!!

Lisa M

5 months ago

Mr. Tempo Restaurant is amazing!!! I love the food and drinks also the Dj plays great music! My favorite bartender is Sergio he gives the best service!! Thank you soo much for always giving the best customer service!!

Anthony Sainz (Ant)

9 months ago

This place has horrible seating arrangements outdoors, super crammed seating arrangements and the seats are metal. Food and drinks were way over priced and the food comes in small portions, the alcoholic drinks were very very light, couldn’t taste the liquor on mixed drinks. The burritos looked like taquitos. The food was just decent but great. The wait time was horrible, service was horrible when we went. Would not come back for the food. Yes the food looks pretty but it’s Way over priced and it’s mediocre.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 10 AM–1 AM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 AM
Sunday 9 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 12–10 AM, 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

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