Lena Brava

Bryon Schmitz

Made reservations for a late dinner because we didn’t get into the city until 7:30. Hotel was very close. Time for a drink. We sat upstairs which I had no idea. There is a bar upstairs. The downstairs was packed full. We started out with two margaritas and Shrimp Coctel. The Coctel was very, very good. I could of drank that Coctel sauce right out of the jar if I wasn’t in a public place. Ordered the Lamb Neck Birria and my wife had the Enchiladas with the mole. Both were very delicious. Probably got about 4-5 tacos out of the Lamb. It’s a big piece with bones and all, but the meat was tender and juicy. The mole enchiladas are really rich and full of spices. We ordered flan for dessert but the server came back and said they were out of the flan, so we ordered the Stoner Bar (kinda bizarre I thought for this restaurant). It was a chocolate chip cookie with pretzels and coconut. It was tasty but we would of rather had the flan that we saw on the table next to us earlier. No biggie. The server was very attentive and served my Pinot Noir right before the Lamb came out. Overall, the food, the drinks and service was very good. Would go back.

Michael Spears

This is probably my favorite of all of Rick Bayless’s restaurants. I love that the kitchen is 100% wood-fired. The menu and layout has evolved over the years but always in an interesting way. Meats are so good here but don’t sleep on the side dishes! Best black beans ever. Plantains are amazeballs. The Al pastor was delightful. Wagyu carne asada tacos were on point. Mezcal margaritas we’re going down easy. Pretty strong too! Overall 100% recommended. Prices by the way are pretty reasonable for the level of restaurant that this is and the very reasonable for the quality and care of the food. Service is always the best. Oh and of course the Cruz Blanca beer menu runs deep given the attachment. Reservations are a good idea. Also Oysters - omg.

vanessa moedano

Went during happy hour this past Monday. I was highly impressed by the presentation, the staff, and the flavors. The flavors were so mouthwatering. The food is so unique and the seafood is fresh. This is not like any place I’ve ever been. We were given the option to dine in or outside. We choose the patio. The sun was out the patio was nicely decorated. Lena brava is on my top for happy hour and just restaurants in general. I was very pleased with our service too. The food was presented well. We felt like royalty. If you want to have delicious food, friendly staff and fresh setting this is the place. Give them a try you won’t regret it. They also accommodate to any allergies or food restrictions.