El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

3700 California Ave, Bakersfield
(661) 489-3202

Recent Reviews

Martha Sandoval

I lobe this place is so colorful. Prices are bit high but the atmosphere is insane.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce, Chilaquiles with Steak, Chips and Salsa

Alejandra Salinas

Horrible service food was alrightThey tip themselves and yet wanted more tip when paying for having a party of more than 10DO NOT

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Patrick Mcmillan

I only gave it 3 stars because of the atmosphere. The food wasn't the best thing about it. $88 for 2 adults and one kid to eat lunch 2 sodas and an ice tea.

Kelley Mcmillan

The food was expensive and not that great.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

RRS Reviews (RRS Reviews)

This was our first time trying this restaurant. We had lots of people recommend it to us and I got to say the food was delicious and came in good portions. We tried their micheladas and they where alright.. it has way to much pepper and spices. Our server was great and came often to offer us anything we needed. I recommend it to anyone who's in the mood for some authentic Mexican food! We will come back here again for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce, Carne Asada & Shrimp

lizeth ortega

The food is average, nothing out of this world, rice and beans, but they charge you as if they were gourmet. The prices are excessively ridiculous and expensive. It is not worth paying for their dishes. It is a robbery and they charge themselves the 18% tip even after their high and ridiculous prices first and last time ??

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tricia H.

I wish I had taken some pictures. The food is delicious! The waiters are very nice. The restaurant is beautiful. I recommend giving it a chance!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Tatia Jennings

While dining with family the chair my son was sitting on suddenly broke and he fell to the floor. The entire restaurant saw and heard what happened yet no staff came to assist. When we called the waitress she quickly took the broken char away - no apology - no manager. After weeks of calling to speak with a manager I finally got a call from someone who assured me she would investigate and get back to me - this was 2 months ago. Thankfully my son was not hurt - very disappointed in the lack of concern and follow through from El Puesto management/ownership.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

brad borden

Was planning on going to the firehouse subs next door but decided to try this place, and we're very glad we did.We went late lunch early dinner time and it was quiet. Food was great, I had the quesabirria tacos and my wife had the carnitas. Portions were large but not too much and everything was cooked well.Had the mango chamoy margarita and it was fantastic.Service was good and everyone was friendly. They weren't extremely fast paced either, which isn't a problem for us, but may be an issue for others.The interior was great, loved the way it was decorated and felt it Made for a very open and inviting atmosphere.We definitely plan on going back.Parking: Parking lot isn't huge, so depending on the other places around it, there may be limited parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Surge Ruiz

One of Bakersfield's top shelf restaurants that serves Mexican cuisine.Friendly and welcoming staff and a beautiful setting. Great menu with surf and turf and vegan options. Every plate is a piece of art, well crafted and presented. Food taste delicious. You can also sit at the bar that has a great drink menu. Definitely a date night type of place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaimie B.

Lied about happy hour time. The waiter said they changed the happy hour time for the day because the business was slow. I don't ever hear of businesses changing happy hour on the daily due to it being " a slow day."

liz c.

Food was just ok a bit disappointing. Hubby had fajitas shrimp was bland beef saw better than the shrimp but many pieces were dry. Tiny servings of rice and beans with it. No guacamole came with. I had pastor nachos. They tasted blah and the chips seemed stale. Service was meh. Not bad but not good. The food wasn't cheap so I would not come back. There are numerous restaurants I would rather spend my money on. Decor is cute inside.

Faustina Reategui

I had a great experience with service, food, drinks, and their decor is very chic and modern! The pinwheels starter were good, I got the birria with 1 gobernador taco (cheesey grilled shrimp taco) it came with flavorful rice beans and handmade tortillas. Paloma Negra mixed drink was delicious and they give you a shot for your birthday and sing to you ? but highly recommend, my group loved their dishes ordered! Thank you to El Puesto

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

mark bryant

First time eating there. Very good food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cindy Noriega

First time at this restaurant. Atmosphere nice, food delicious but over priced, alcohol drinks yummy, but the service was terrible.We waited 15 mins to meet our waiter. They brought pinwheels instead of chip n salsa :/ Why the pinwheels? Way too greasy.We ordered food and drinks. Drinks took way to long to arrive. When the food arrived they brought me the wrong order, so we had to wait longer. I don't understand the long wait...there was only a few people. Paid almost $80 for 2 people.Sorry but unfortunately we will not be coming back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

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