For tacos in LA, Nueva is a tad pricey but worth it for the servers & atmosphere. You can make a reservation on the Resy app and they have valet available if you can’t find street parking.Seating:The patios are both spacious and dog friendly. The one where we sat was covered (rain-safe) and well heated. They also brought a water bowl for my dog Olaf!Apps:The green cilantro emulsion sauce that comes with the Crispy Cauliflower ($15) is the best part, with lime, jalapeño, and Parmesan cheese. My friend got the pork taco and really appreciated that it had the same cilantro emulsion on top.Tacos:The tacos are priced individually, so be aware of this while ordering. I found 2 tacos + sharing an appetizer was enough food for me. I really appreciated that their tacos are served on gluten free, organic blue corn tortillas. The Shrimp Taco was one of the specials of the evening and it was my favorite of the two I tried. The Braised Short Rib Taco ($7.50) had a mezcal glaze, cabbage slaw, radish, and cucumber, topped with cilantro. I wish there had been more sauce or salsa on the short rib taco because it was a little drier than I’d expected, but it was still tasty.Mocktails:I love that they had non-alcoholic cocktail options for those not drinking. The Passionfruit Picante Spritz ($9) is refreshing, with passionfruit, habanero, Thai chili, tamarind, and lime mineral water. It was even served in a cute glass with an orchid flower. I do wish they had another type of straw, such as agave, instead of the paper straw because it started to bend.Cocktails:The Tepache Mule ($17) was very popular at our table. With mezcal, pineapple tepache, ginger, lime, mineral water, and bitters. It also was very visually appealing with two pineapple leaves as a garnish.
Gajanan Aiyer
Was planning on spending the evening at “The Little Friend” that’s behind this restaurant. The place was dead. So walked over to Nueva instead. So glad we did. Everything worked out well. Food and drinks were tasty and good sized portions. Due to the holidays, the place was less busy than would be typical based on our read of the place. Server staff was attentive and food arrived quickly.
Andrew G Kelly
Great food and good bar scene. Cauliflower dish can't be missed....yes, you know it! Several dishes are available vegan.
Anders Sutherland
Nueva is a charming Mexican establishment with a cool twist on some dishes. The ceviche is fresh & delicious and I'm a big fan of the octopus tacos. Plenty of drink options, great for a sunny weekend afternoon as they have a large outdoor patio.
Raleigh Tomlinson
Mediocre at best. Dishes are very small with cheap ingredients. For example, breakfast burrito was mostly rice. The seafood cocktail was a small bowl with chips. We really didn’t like anything that we ordered and it was super expensive.
Stephen Prince
Great food, great service. Barbie, our server was excellent and I hope she gets to see this review. She recommended the crispy cauliflower and it was lovely, as was the selection of tacos. I wish we had somewhere like this where we live in the UK.
440ah440
Very interesting Mexican food with excellent margaritas and fantastic service. The place is packed so bookings are advised
GordonConroy
A vibrant atmosphere, clearly a younger vibe, but warm and friendly. A perfectly adequate drinks service at first and the food was modest, but acceptable. Things slowed with little attention and empty plates for company, We finished-up and paid our bill, leaving a reflectively conservative tip to Iris our sometime server. As we were leaving she aggressively came over to complain about the level of gratuity, perhaps her energy would have been better placed providing a more attentive service in the first place?
Janelle Sales
Nice venue and ambiance although a bit dark to read menus if you go at night. We had extra people show up and they were able to accommodate our large party.The food is a bit overpriced in my opinion but I did enjoy the octopus taco. Very well seasoned and great blend of flavors and textures. The carne asada was tough and chewy, have had better at much cheaper prices. Everyone seemed to love the drinks.
lisa fruichantie
The ambiance and hospitality is 5 stars! Food... good but not great, decent but after trying multiple dishes & shared plates - I haven't found anything worth craving after repeat visits. Enjoyed the vibe and the cocktails and it is a fun place to meet friends in a casual, friendly atmosphere
Come to Nueva for delicious Mexican food in an ultra-hip and trendy setting. We loved the massive patio and indoor-outdoor setup. The menu is expansive and I can see myself returning several times and trying something new each trip! There are lots of vegetarian and some vegan options as well. Best of all, the place feels more expensive than it actually is - prices are reasonable. Highly recommended and now it's one of my favorite spots in town!The large patio makes this place a good choice for groups. You'll need a reservation for peak times though. Pay $12 for valet or find street parking.
Liz Federowicz
What a turnaround! The new chef at Nueva crafted delicious and nuanced plant based tacos, ceviche and juices to our delight. Scrumptious, filling and crafted with love. 180 from my experience in the fall (before the new chef joined). Love the cozy patio. Will be back!
Charlotte B
Delicious food and cocktails! YUM frozen margs!!! Super fast service and the waitstaff are friendly and efficient. Great atmosphere and fun place! The guacamole is truly next level. Thank you for taking such great care of a big group!! The only thing that disappointed was the elote corn really didn’t taste like anything ??♀️
Rowan Pritchard
Modern Latin America food - tacos blah blah but also Peruvian ceviche which is delicious. Nice to have a more diverse menu. Decor is very trendy white people stuff
Grace Simonson
Ordered the reina picante margarita, sea bass taco and pork belly taco and it was bomb ?? our waiter was super friendly and made our experience enjoyable more enjoyable!
For tacos in LA, Nueva is a tad pricey but worth it for the servers & atmosphere. You can make a reservation on the Resy app and they have valet available if you can’t find street parking.Seating:The patios are both spacious and dog friendly. The one where we sat was covered (rain-safe) and well heated. They also brought a water bowl for my dog Olaf!Apps:The green cilantro emulsion sauce that comes with the Crispy Cauliflower ($15) is the best part, with lime, jalapeño, and Parmesan cheese. My friend got the pork taco and really appreciated that it had the same cilantro emulsion on top.Tacos:The tacos are priced individually, so be aware of this while ordering. I found 2 tacos + sharing an appetizer was enough food for me. I really appreciated that their tacos are served on gluten free, organic blue corn tortillas. The Shrimp Taco was one of the specials of the evening and it was my favorite of the two I tried. The Braised Short Rib Taco ($7.50) had a mezcal glaze, cabbage slaw, radish, and cucumber, topped with cilantro. I wish there had been more sauce or salsa on the short rib taco because it was a little drier than I’d expected, but it was still tasty.Mocktails:I love that they had non-alcoholic cocktail options for those not drinking. The Passionfruit Picante Spritz ($9) is refreshing, with passionfruit, habanero, Thai chili, tamarind, and lime mineral water. It was even served in a cute glass with an orchid flower. I do wish they had another type of straw, such as agave, instead of the paper straw because it started to bend.Cocktails:The Tepache Mule ($17) was very popular at our table. With mezcal, pineapple tepache, ginger, lime, mineral water, and bitters. It also was very visually appealing with two pineapple leaves as a garnish.
Was planning on spending the evening at “The Little Friend” that’s behind this restaurant. The place was dead. So walked over to Nueva instead. So glad we did. Everything worked out well. Food and drinks were tasty and good sized portions. Due to the holidays, the place was less busy than would be typical based on our read of the place. Server staff was attentive and food arrived quickly.
Great food and good bar scene. Cauliflower dish can't be missed....yes, you know it! Several dishes are available vegan.
Nueva is a charming Mexican establishment with a cool twist on some dishes. The ceviche is fresh & delicious and I'm a big fan of the octopus tacos. Plenty of drink options, great for a sunny weekend afternoon as they have a large outdoor patio.
Mediocre at best. Dishes are very small with cheap ingredients. For example, breakfast burrito was mostly rice. The seafood cocktail was a small bowl with chips. We really didn’t like anything that we ordered and it was super expensive.
Great food, great service. Barbie, our server was excellent and I hope she gets to see this review. She recommended the crispy cauliflower and it was lovely, as was the selection of tacos. I wish we had somewhere like this where we live in the UK.
Very interesting Mexican food with excellent margaritas and fantastic service. The place is packed so bookings are advised
A vibrant atmosphere, clearly a younger vibe, but warm and friendly. A perfectly adequate drinks service at first and the food was modest, but acceptable. Things slowed with little attention and empty plates for company, We finished-up and paid our bill, leaving a reflectively conservative tip to Iris our sometime server. As we were leaving she aggressively came over to complain about the level of gratuity, perhaps her energy would have been better placed providing a more attentive service in the first place?
Nice venue and ambiance although a bit dark to read menus if you go at night. We had extra people show up and they were able to accommodate our large party.The food is a bit overpriced in my opinion but I did enjoy the octopus taco. Very well seasoned and great blend of flavors and textures. The carne asada was tough and chewy, have had better at much cheaper prices. Everyone seemed to love the drinks.
The ambiance and hospitality is 5 stars! Food... good but not great, decent but after trying multiple dishes & shared plates - I haven't found anything worth craving after repeat visits. Enjoyed the vibe and the cocktails and it is a fun place to meet friends in a casual, friendly atmosphere
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Come to Nueva for delicious Mexican food in an ultra-hip and trendy setting. We loved the massive patio and indoor-outdoor setup. The menu is expansive and I can see myself returning several times and trying something new each trip! There are lots of vegetarian and some vegan options as well. Best of all, the place feels more expensive than it actually is - prices are reasonable. Highly recommended and now it's one of my favorite spots in town!The large patio makes this place a good choice for groups. You'll need a reservation for peak times though. Pay $12 for valet or find street parking.
What a turnaround! The new chef at Nueva crafted delicious and nuanced plant based tacos, ceviche and juices to our delight. Scrumptious, filling and crafted with love. 180 from my experience in the fall (before the new chef joined). Love the cozy patio. Will be back!
Delicious food and cocktails! YUM frozen margs!!! Super fast service and the waitstaff are friendly and efficient. Great atmosphere and fun place! The guacamole is truly next level. Thank you for taking such great care of a big group!! The only thing that disappointed was the elote corn really didn’t taste like anything ??♀️
Modern Latin America food - tacos blah blah but also Peruvian ceviche which is delicious. Nice to have a more diverse menu. Decor is very trendy white people stuff
Ordered the reina picante margarita, sea bass taco and pork belly taco and it was bomb ?? our waiter was super friendly and made our experience enjoyable more enjoyable!
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