Nativo is a small Spanish tapas joint off a side street in Highland Park. The paella sampler was well done—seafood was fresh, saffron flavor was balanced, and the socarrat crust was crisp. I also tried a jamón croqueta and grilled octopus, both of which were flavorful. The wine list is modest but thoughtfully selected. The ambiance is dim and cozy, with candles and exposed brick. The only thing is noise — during peak hours it gets loud, but that’s part of the energy.
Daniel Ledesma
Came here for some evening drinks on a Saturday. I saw a DJ event happening but at arrival around 10 PM it was relatively empty. Outdoor area looks really cool and spacious, however, but they did close it down 15 minutes after I arrived.
The west coast IPA they had on tap was good, although the bartender did look like perhaps they weren't the best at pouring draft beer.
Overall a cool spot, just a quiet night on my visit.
Rosiris Paniagua
It's a bar with good snacks food. Chips and salsa, chicken tenders, nachos etc. Cool place to hang out with friends for drinks and appetizers. Seating inside and outside with plenty of cool relaxing hodge podge of chairs and tables.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nate D. Suppanade
Came here for drinks and some light bites on a Saturday night. We got some nachos and taquitos to share for the table, very tasty and crispy! The cocktails were all really good and the bartenders can really just make anything you want. The inside has plenty of seating but outside has so much more! The outdoor space is really a vibe and there are so many different areas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Caroline Parada
Rude service. Terrible customer service. From the bar tenders to some of the female staff. We were being blamed for a mess that was made in their restroom when we had nothing to do with it. They're attitude honestly ruined my perspective on this establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Ethan Molina
Cute spot to hang out, beautiful fairy lights at night
Atmosphere: 5
Kylie Karson
Lost my ticket, took over an hour for tacos, lost multiple orders in our party, first time here. Evidently, disorganized. Disappointed. :(
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Courtney Conovan
Large amount of outdoor seating. Good atmosphere and drinks. Would recommend the happy hour as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Leavy
Nice chill atmosphere to soak in the sun while sipping a brew, very laid back energy with a mixed crowd
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Kabul Fuentes
Good atmosphere where you can hang out with friends indoors or out. Cocktails are hand crafted and that takes times so expect to wait at the bar.
I never write reviews but I've been getting annoyed with L.A's service industry. I feel like no one cares about making a meal worth its price anymore. We ordered three dishes and every single one of them were in paper plates. Fine if we paid $30, but it was $60 total. In what world? Not mine
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
ME MtzV
Great Mexican restaurant, the food is very good and abundant. The cocktails are fabulous!!! Service is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: All Tacos, Esquites, Guacamole and Chips
Rukia Yosuf
Grabbed a quick dinner and drinks here. You just walk in, open seating. Scan a QR code to see the menu and then order at the bar. You’ll get your drinks at the bar and then dinner is brought out to you. Then to close your tab you have to go back to the bar which can be a bit of a wait unfortunately. But not too bad. The tacos were great. We went right before happy hour was ending and got $5 tacos. They were really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Ryder
very weird, they have an extensive dinner menu but you have to order at the bar and they serve you $18 tacos with plastic cutlery…??? i donno, food is fine but wouldn’t return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Azucena Valencia
For our time coming here we will definitely be coming back again. Edwin the bartender was AMAZING and FUN! We love music, the food and drinks were amazing too!
Nativo is a small Spanish tapas joint off a side street in Highland Park. The paella sampler was well done—seafood was fresh, saffron flavor was balanced, and the socarrat crust was crisp. I also tried a jamón croqueta and grilled octopus, both of which were flavorful. The wine list is modest but thoughtfully selected. The ambiance is dim and cozy, with candles and exposed brick. The only thing is noise — during peak hours it gets loud, but that’s part of the energy.
Came here for some evening drinks on a Saturday. I saw a DJ event happening but at arrival around 10 PM it was relatively empty. Outdoor area looks really cool and spacious, however, but they did close it down 15 minutes after I arrived.
The west coast IPA they had on tap was good, although the bartender did look like perhaps they weren't the best at pouring draft beer.
Overall a cool spot, just a quiet night on my visit.
It's a bar with good snacks food. Chips and salsa, chicken tenders, nachos etc. Cool place to hang out with friends for drinks and appetizers.
Seating inside and outside with plenty of cool relaxing hodge podge of chairs and tables.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Came here for drinks and some light bites on a Saturday night. We got some nachos and taquitos to share for the table, very tasty and crispy! The cocktails were all really good and the bartenders can really just make anything you want. The inside has plenty of seating but outside has so much more! The outdoor space is really a vibe and there are so many different areas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rude service. Terrible customer service. From the bar tenders to some of the female staff. We were being blamed for a mess that was made in their restroom when we had nothing to do with it. They're attitude honestly ruined my perspective on this establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Cute spot to hang out, beautiful fairy lights at night
Atmosphere: 5
Lost my ticket, took over an hour for tacos, lost multiple orders in our party, first time here. Evidently, disorganized. Disappointed. :(
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Large amount of outdoor seating. Good atmosphere and drinks. Would recommend the happy hour as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice chill atmosphere to soak in the sun while sipping a brew, very laid back energy with a mixed crowd
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Good atmosphere where you can hang out with friends indoors or out. Cocktails are hand crafted and that takes times so expect to wait at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
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I never write reviews but I've been getting annoyed with L.A's service industry. I feel like no one cares about making a meal worth its price anymore. We ordered three dishes and every single one of them were in paper plates. Fine if we paid $30, but it was $60 total. In what world? Not mine
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great Mexican restaurant, the food is very good and abundant. The cocktails are fabulous!!! Service is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: All Tacos, Esquites, Guacamole and Chips
Grabbed a quick dinner and drinks here. You just walk in, open seating. Scan a QR code to see the menu and then order at the bar. You’ll get your drinks at the bar and then dinner is brought out to you. Then to close your tab you have to go back to the bar which can be a bit of a wait unfortunately. But not too bad. The tacos were great. We went right before happy hour was ending and got $5 tacos. They were really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very weird, they have an extensive dinner menu but you have to order at the bar and they serve you $18 tacos with plastic cutlery…??? i donno, food is fine but wouldn’t return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
For our time coming here we will definitely be coming back again. Edwin the bartender was AMAZING and FUN! We love music, the food and drinks were amazing too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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