Really good. Had a reservation so getting seated was easy. We didn't have to wait long for food. I got the carne asada dish and it was delicious. We didn't drink alcohol so our taste buds were awake to taste..The only thing is parking wasn't fun.. couldn't find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Konstantinos D
Although very nice restaurant unique atmosphere very kind staff and food very good for gourmets!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Huang
I usually don't like going to steakhouses. They are expensive, and more times than not, they don't get the steaks right. Cuerno Bravo is an exception. The entire experience was amazing. We went here to celebrate our anniversary. Walking in, there are two different sections of the restaurant. The main dining hall is open and airy. Love the ambiance. Since we were out on a date, they have a more quiet and intimate back room that seems to cater to couples. Once we were seated, the waiter came to fill our waters and explained their menu. We ordered the Vacio which is a 14oz American Wagu Streak served on a hot plate. The steak was so soft, and amazing and perhaps one of the best steak I've ever had. I requested medium rare, and it was a little rarer than I expected, but no worries I can put it back on the hot plate and mix with the available sauces or salt to finish it off to the desired consistency. They filled my water as soon as it was empty, and checked in a couple of times to make sure everything was ok.A couple of things to be aware of before you go. Reservation is highly recommended. Place is busy. Also, everything is al la cart, if you order steak, besides some salsa and sauces, you will only get steak. All sides are extra.In summary, great food, great service, and great ambiance. Perfect place for an anniversary date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak
Brian Davis
My wife and I googled, yelped and otherwise searched online for "fine dining Tacoma" and "best steak Tacoma" and found Cuerno Bravo at or we near the top of the lists. After reading reviews forewarning a possible sidewalk wait during busy hours, we decided to make a 5pm weekday reservation online. So on a recent Monday we found free street parking close by, discretely surveyed the layout inside, and asked to be seated at a booth near the hostess station. And we were so seated. I'd recommend the cozy booths over the tall tables, and the closer you are to the entrance, the less the house's music (EDM) will challenge your conversation. The back room may be your hostess' offering, but it seemed louder, darker, and too busy for us. I had a nice bay-facing view, and my wife had a view of the decor, diners and lively staff. The booth afforded ample table space to spread out our delicious dinner.We started off with an appetizer of tuetano (bone marrow canoe @$12), We were pleasantly surprised that we got two juicy bones and a generous amount of crostini along with a tasty selection of house sauces, which ranged in heat from mild avocado to spicy jalapeno. I ordered a tea-spiced old fashioned, ($14 ) and enjoyed the bar's recipe, which included an anise star and cinnamon stick along with the orange slice. Chris, our very attentive and charming waiter, scorched the tip of the stick tableside, which added a waft of cinnamon to the table atmosphere. My wife was satisfied with the decanter of water provided at the setup and subsequently refilled unprompted.The price of wagyu beef has heretofore been out of my league, but we had decided to splurge this day, and we both agree that we made a wise investment. After we shared that we prefer quality over quantity, Chris helped us with selections by suggesting two unlisted menu options - a smaller (12oz @ $60) New York wagyu steak for my wife, and a filet mignon flight of three 4oz wagyu filets (@ $130). Thank you, Chris! The Japanese A5 was the best piece of meat I've ever eaten in my 67 years. The Australian MS9 and the Snake River (near Boise) grass-fed beef were also excellent. I ordered medium rare and the flight was presented on a simply garnished hot iron skillet. My wife's medium rare New York cut was served on a hot rock set on a plank, and she heated hers on the stone as needed. Additional sauces were placed on the table and our waiter described their taste profiles well, but we barely used them - the beef cuts were that flavorful. Normally, 6-8 ozs. of red meat apiece is all we can handle, but we each joyfully finished off our 12 and 3x4 ounces of these bad boys!As for sides, we ordered the arroz de la abuela (the rice dish was nicely crispy at the edges) and the (more flavorful) rajitas poblanas. We enjoyed both, and mixed the two towards the end. They "married well", as she put it.We finished our meal with a delightful flan trio ($14). I think a romantic couple would find this makes a nice shared addition to their drinks at the well-stocked bar.Service was prompt throughout, and we were surprised that we were done and cashed out in just over an hour. We lingered a bit to chat at table with Chris, who certainly earned our gratuity and thanks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teresa Mcmillan
Absolutely amazing! Waygu Ribeye is a must!! Thank you Eric our waiter, knows the menu , presentation of food and attentiveness was topnotch!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole Casero, Tuetano Bone Marrow, The Australian Wagyu Ribeye, Wagyu, Papa Loca
Jason Upright
As a vegetarian, I’ve tried every restaurant in the area that caters to me. But, the truth is that the vegetarian items at Cuerno Bravo are the best I’ve had around here. We ordered every dish that didn’t have meat and every single one was outstanding. Service was on point. Cocktails were delicious.Vegetarian options: You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teonn Potts
Cool intimate place! Top 5 steak spots for me!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
It's easily the best steakhouse in tacoma, and I'd confidently put it up against any I've ever visited. The vacio is always a great treat cant go wrong with the papa loca.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Papa Loca
Toby Gravitt
Great steak house. Awesome selection. Very friendly and attentive staff. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Lana Mallah
Food is amazing definitely on the high end of pricing but worth it for the flavor. We booked for 8 and we had a toddler with us. We were not accommodated at all. No high chair available for the toddler we were told to put him in the lap which is annoying when you are eating hot steak with sharp knife. I don’t think this restaurant is kid friendly at all. But the food was really good and the service was good too. I would go for a date night. Couple night but not really a family kind of place.Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly. No high chairs available when requested
We made reservations in advance and specifically asked NOT to be seated next to the kitchen. We showed up 15 minutes before our reserved time and they took an additional 30 minutes to seat us.They put us directly in front of the kitchen!We asked to move and the front staff wanted to argue about forfeiting our reserved time.The entire time we had staff bumping the back of our chairs, cloths covered in oil, and had to hear staff gossiping about their tables the entire evening!Steaks were Costco quality. Pretty good but chewy and tough.I requested rare and they cooked it medium rare-medium. The hot stone plate is a novelty and allows you to further cook your steak but doesn’t work when the steak is overcooked.The staff didn’t correctly the issues. Missed service recovery.I prefer NOT to be showed in steak grease the entire evening and have the constant barrage of staff bumping into me.$200 bill and we did leave a 20% tip. Won’t be coming back. Hard pass!
Alex Cornejo
This is by far my favorite place, the food is great, the stakes always come out as you order them, and the side dishes are great. I’d recommend the tuétanos and grilled jalapeños to start with. Their customer service is great as well; a restaurant can have the best food, but if the staff isn’t as friendly or do not pay attention to the customer, it can make your experience very unpleasant. This doesn’t happen at cuerno!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak, Guacamole Casero, Wagyu Carne Asada, Tuetano Bone Marrow, Side of Grilled Jalapenos, Molletes
John Jarman
Sunday night was my first time there. The bar tender had no personality and was not engaging at all. The drinks were good, the stake was amazing, however the potato was way undercooked.If I return I would make sure that I wasn't being waited on but that bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Christy King
This place was amazing, but has declined. The service is fine, I guess but I wouldn't call the staff friendly. I stood outside for 30 min past my reservation time because they were "just cleaning the table" No apology for the delay or anything. The food was bland which was surprising, but not as much as how loud the music was. Like it's a restaurant, not the club.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Pars Herrera
Food was great and server was attentive. I would've gave a 5⭐but the hostess, Leilani was snooty and need to brush up on her customer service. Cuerno is too upscale for her to be at.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Tuetano Bone Marrow, Wagyu, Halibut Tacos Al Pastor
Really good. Had a reservation so getting seated was easy. We didn't have to wait long for food. I got the carne asada dish and it was delicious. We didn't drink alcohol so our taste buds were awake to taste..The only thing is parking wasn't fun.. couldn't find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although very nice restaurant unique atmosphere very kind staff and food very good for gourmets!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually don't like going to steakhouses. They are expensive, and more times than not, they don't get the steaks right. Cuerno Bravo is an exception. The entire experience was amazing. We went here to celebrate our anniversary. Walking in, there are two different sections of the restaurant. The main dining hall is open and airy. Love the ambiance. Since we were out on a date, they have a more quiet and intimate back room that seems to cater to couples. Once we were seated, the waiter came to fill our waters and explained their menu. We ordered the Vacio which is a 14oz American Wagu Streak served on a hot plate. The steak was so soft, and amazing and perhaps one of the best steak I've ever had. I requested medium rare, and it was a little rarer than I expected, but no worries I can put it back on the hot plate and mix with the available sauces or salt to finish it off to the desired consistency. They filled my water as soon as it was empty, and checked in a couple of times to make sure everything was ok.A couple of things to be aware of before you go. Reservation is highly recommended. Place is busy. Also, everything is al la cart, if you order steak, besides some salsa and sauces, you will only get steak. All sides are extra.In summary, great food, great service, and great ambiance. Perfect place for an anniversary date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak
My wife and I googled, yelped and otherwise searched online for "fine dining Tacoma" and "best steak Tacoma" and found Cuerno Bravo at or we near the top of the lists. After reading reviews forewarning a possible sidewalk wait during busy hours, we decided to make a 5pm weekday reservation online. So on a recent Monday we found free street parking close by, discretely surveyed the layout inside, and asked to be seated at a booth near the hostess station. And we were so seated. I'd recommend the cozy booths over the tall tables, and the closer you are to the entrance, the less the house's music (EDM) will challenge your conversation. The back room may be your hostess' offering, but it seemed louder, darker, and too busy for us. I had a nice bay-facing view, and my wife had a view of the decor, diners and lively staff. The booth afforded ample table space to spread out our delicious dinner.We started off with an appetizer of tuetano (bone marrow canoe @$12), We were pleasantly surprised that we got two juicy bones and a generous amount of crostini along with a tasty selection of house sauces, which ranged in heat from mild avocado to spicy jalapeno. I ordered a tea-spiced old fashioned, ($14 ) and enjoyed the bar's recipe, which included an anise star and cinnamon stick along with the orange slice. Chris, our very attentive and charming waiter, scorched the tip of the stick tableside, which added a waft of cinnamon to the table atmosphere. My wife was satisfied with the decanter of water provided at the setup and subsequently refilled unprompted.The price of wagyu beef has heretofore been out of my league, but we had decided to splurge this day, and we both agree that we made a wise investment. After we shared that we prefer quality over quantity, Chris helped us with selections by suggesting two unlisted menu options - a smaller (12oz @ $60) New York wagyu steak for my wife, and a filet mignon flight of three 4oz wagyu filets (@ $130). Thank you, Chris! The Japanese A5 was the best piece of meat I've ever eaten in my 67 years. The Australian MS9 and the Snake River (near Boise) grass-fed beef were also excellent. I ordered medium rare and the flight was presented on a simply garnished hot iron skillet. My wife's medium rare New York cut was served on a hot rock set on a plank, and she heated hers on the stone as needed. Additional sauces were placed on the table and our waiter described their taste profiles well, but we barely used them - the beef cuts were that flavorful. Normally, 6-8 ozs. of red meat apiece is all we can handle, but we each joyfully finished off our 12 and 3x4 ounces of these bad boys!As for sides, we ordered the arroz de la abuela (the rice dish was nicely crispy at the edges) and the (more flavorful) rajitas poblanas. We enjoyed both, and mixed the two towards the end. They "married well", as she put it.We finished our meal with a delightful flan trio ($14). I think a romantic couple would find this makes a nice shared addition to their drinks at the well-stocked bar.Service was prompt throughout, and we were surprised that we were done and cashed out in just over an hour. We lingered a bit to chat at table with Chris, who certainly earned our gratuity and thanks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing! Waygu Ribeye is a must!! Thank you Eric our waiter, knows the menu , presentation of food and attentiveness was topnotch!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole Casero, Tuetano Bone Marrow, The Australian Wagyu Ribeye, Wagyu, Papa Loca
As a vegetarian, I’ve tried every restaurant in the area that caters to me. But, the truth is that the vegetarian items at Cuerno Bravo are the best I’ve had around here. We ordered every dish that didn’t have meat and every single one was outstanding. Service was on point. Cocktails were delicious.Vegetarian options: You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool intimate place! Top 5 steak spots for me!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's easily the best steakhouse in tacoma, and I'd confidently put it up against any I've ever visited. The vacio is always a great treat cant go wrong with the papa loca.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Papa Loca
Great steak house. Awesome selection. Very friendly and attentive staff. Worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Food is amazing definitely on the high end of pricing but worth it for the flavor. We booked for 8 and we had a toddler with us. We were not accommodated at all. No high chair available for the toddler we were told to put him in the lap which is annoying when you are eating hot steak with sharp knife. I don’t think this restaurant is kid friendly at all. But the food was really good and the service was good too. I would go for a date night. Couple night but not really a family kind of place.Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly. No high chairs available when requested
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: The Australian Wagyu Ribeye
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We made reservations in advance and specifically asked NOT to be seated next to the kitchen. We showed up 15 minutes before our reserved time and they took an additional 30 minutes to seat us.They put us directly in front of the kitchen!We asked to move and the front staff wanted to argue about forfeiting our reserved time.The entire time we had staff bumping the back of our chairs, cloths covered in oil, and had to hear staff gossiping about their tables the entire evening!Steaks were Costco quality. Pretty good but chewy and tough.I requested rare and they cooked it medium rare-medium. The hot stone plate is a novelty and allows you to further cook your steak but doesn’t work when the steak is overcooked.The staff didn’t correctly the issues. Missed service recovery.I prefer NOT to be showed in steak grease the entire evening and have the constant barrage of staff bumping into me.$200 bill and we did leave a 20% tip. Won’t be coming back. Hard pass!
This is by far my favorite place, the food is great, the stakes always come out as you order them, and the side dishes are great. I’d recommend the tuétanos and grilled jalapeños to start with. Their customer service is great as well; a restaurant can have the best food, but if the staff isn’t as friendly or do not pay attention to the customer, it can make your experience very unpleasant. This doesn’t happen at cuerno!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak, Guacamole Casero, Wagyu Carne Asada, Tuetano Bone Marrow, Side of Grilled Jalapenos, Molletes
Sunday night was my first time there. The bar tender had no personality and was not engaging at all. The drinks were good, the stake was amazing, however the potato was way undercooked.If I return I would make sure that I wasn't being waited on but that bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
This place was amazing, but has declined. The service is fine, I guess but I wouldn't call the staff friendly. I stood outside for 30 min past my reservation time because they were "just cleaning the table" No apology for the delay or anything. The food was bland which was surprising, but not as much as how loud the music was. Like it's a restaurant, not the club.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food was great and server was attentive. I would've gave a 5⭐but the hostess, Leilani was snooty and need to brush up on her customer service. Cuerno is too upscale for her to be at.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Tuetano Bone Marrow, Wagyu, Halibut Tacos Al Pastor