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Tempo Cantina

Restaurant โ€ข Mexican restaurant

๐Ÿ˜ Look honestly, the food here was really good would certainly recommend for the food. Our issue was with the dining experience. Their point-of-sale system was down, so they were cash only, yet they failed to notify us prior to arriving to the restaurant when we had a reservation. Additionally we w... People often mention good, tacos, great, pretty, recommend, time, menu, service, rice, restaurant,


Address

731 S Weir Canyon Rd Suite 147, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808

Website

tempourbankitchen.com

Contact

(714) 312-5973

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1K reviews)

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  • 3/5 Kyle S. 1 year ago on Google
    Look honestly, the food here was really good would certainly recommend for the food. Our issue was with the dining experience. Their point-of-sale system was down, so they were cash only, yet they failed to notify us prior to arriving to the restaurant when we had a reservation. Additionally we were told that their patio was too busy to sit at, even though it was half empty. We opted to sit inside because the atmosphere was nice, but about 10 minutes into sitting down, music was blaring at the level of a night club. The thing is though, the food was really good. We had a bunch of great tacos, their cocktails look nice, and their menu has a huge selection. It's got good food. Get the service right and this would be an easy 5 star.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Lynette 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good and presentation was cool. Skip the flight and just order the margarita you want instead of the flight. Get full size and enjoy. Our waitress service was just ok, otherwise would give 5 stars.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Hetal M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was BUMPIN!!!! we came here after our day trip to Laguna Beach and wanted something lively yet inside because we were a little chilly. We were fortunate to get reservations last minute for a party of 6 and were seated inside. The music here was amazing (a little loud but when you finish the margarita flight, you groove right into it). The decoration and ambiance was great too - the service was fast and on point. We ordered a flight to share so everyone could try a flavour - I have to say I could definitely taste the alcohol! We skipped apps and went straight to the main because we wanted the Churro Cart for dessert. I opted for something light because of drinking all day and I was not disappointed with the tuna tartar (can't remember what it was called on the menu) I found the soya sauce to be a bit too much but the fusion with the avocado was just delicious. The Churro Cart was the right serving for all of us to share and loved that it came with three different flavours to try! All in all - a bookmark on my list to go back too the next time I am around.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Stacey M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous dining experience!! Delicious cocktails, fantastic food, and the service...WOW!! Jess was so great!! Can't wait to go back!!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Steven Y. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here for a dinner. Thankfully I was with two other people that were willing to eat family style so that we could try more dishes as a part of our trip to Tempo Urban Kitchen. When we arrived there were plenty of tables available. We took a table out on the patio. We started with a unique sushi roll that featured lemon as a key element for the flavor profile. It was unique to anything I have had before and really represented the fusion style of this restaurant. We then had the cream cheese-stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon. These were spectacular and the cook on them was amazing. The bacon was well-cooked and added a crunch to each bite. We then shared their version of a tuna tower. The fusion element here is that the bottom layer is guacamole with amazing fresh tuna on top. They don't take reservations but we were able to get a table pretty easily right at 6:00. The wait staff was efficient, friendly, and worked together well as a team. We enjoyed our meal and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a flavor explosion of Asian and Mexican inspired dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Eilo B. 1 year ago on Google
    I was visiting Socal and my friend was literally kicking my butt to try this place. I was like Bro, I eat Mexican food from the grandma's who use fire and copper cauldrons in their car ports to make chicharones. This place better blow my mind!!! And it sure did. We went for happy hour and the happy hour menu was more than enough to satisfy a big guy like me. Fish tacos, pork belly bites, korean tacos, Berria tacos, asada tacos, fresh strawberry drinks and more. The asada dinner plate was the bomb. So don't take my word. I took pictures but even they don't do this place any justice. While I was shoving my tacos the server brought out sushi to this little girl sitting next to us and I asked how come no one ordered some sushi. It would have taken care of all of my cravings. All I can say is you have to go there..... Now!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jennifer M. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks were awesome! The food was amazing! The servers were fun! Can't wait to come back, just a very loud atmosphere. Not complaining, just know my kids would not like it.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 1 year ago on Google
    Short rib Mole tacoa are a MUST have item. Same with the seafood rice. Love the food, drinks, and service here. Music is awesome... just a tad too loud.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Lionel โ€œSuperDuperk9โ€ M. 8 months ago on Google
    Very chic Urban atmosphere ,Great pomegranate Margarita and Mr. Temple sushi roll must try!! Update: They're being absolutely ridiculous WITH ALL THERE SEATING RULES ?? REMEMBER WE ARE THE CUSTOMERS ... I notice a lot less customer than usual ๐Ÿค”I wonder why.......

  • 5/5 Paul M. 9 months ago on Google
    Celebrated my first round of shenanigans for my 40th here and had all the best sparkly fixings! Sushi boat, don Julio shots, churro car! Always love the service here!

  • 2/5 Gigi 7 months ago on Google
    First time here and will be the last. Told the waiter it was our first time..no recommendations given. Wheres the menu? Oh its still 2020 here, you have to scan the barcode. We figured it out ourselves. Got the margarita, had no idea it was like the fat tuesdays style which i didnt even want that much to drink ($20). Birria tacos were good. I tried the bone marrow tacos, it was good but barely any asada meat or marrow as it is. You are paying for mostly bone ($20). I got the diablo roll which wasnt anything ground breaking. It was a tempura roll with thick rice and literally one small dice of tuna on top ($20+). So my issue were the nachos. As majority of mexican restaurants usually use chopped grilled chicken, we got nachos with seasoned shredded chicken. The kind you would see in an enchilada. Because of it wet, it got the chips soggy pretty quick. We had also asked beforehand if we could get some toppings on the side and were told by the waiter "its either all toppings or no." This is unheard of in this state full of mexican restaurants. They literally have a disclaimer in the front of their menu to notify them of any particular foods you cant eat, meaning they CAN modify your food. Seems like a lazy approach because the place literally only had about 6 filled tables. Guess no one wanted to wash the dishes? So the nachos are laid with not only seasoned wet chicken, but 2 other sauces making it even more wet. Ugh, that was gross. Told the waiter it wasnt great, he then goes in to a full explanation of what the chicken is. Why didnt he do that earlier???? The waiter had also suggested rice and beans. At least tell me you dont season your rice! It was bland, didnt taste well, and small ($8). They also do not offer glasses of drinking water, we are in mexico so you have to buy a bottle of water. There are no kid menus, so good luck asking to custom your food for your child because they will just say NO. Our bill came out to be close to $150.00. With the weak service and first impression, its an overall NO for me. ๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿ‘Ž

  • 3/5 Ash N. 5 months ago on Google
    Came here for the experienceโ€ฆ I want to make something clear from the jump they donโ€™t have sparklers anymore! False advertisement! They should clarify that also they should change their menu. I hate that they have you use a barcode itโ€™s very time consuming to order when they come a few minutes later asking if youโ€™re ready when you have 11 pages too look through especially when itโ€™s your first time. I ordered the asada tacos they were good, the carnita tacos were greasy and wouldnโ€™t recommend, I got a chicken plate with rice and like a fajita mix of veggies it was very good but doesnโ€™t include any tortillas which I donโ€™t under why not. They have a ketchup thatโ€™s not your typical ketchup so we asked for the original ketchup. But Their happy hour is a bootleg, she never once mentioned anything to us or recommended anything or any of such. We sat outside thankfully because inside smells especially when sitting straight where the restrooms are, smells like the sewer. I liked the blended margaritas $20 but very good. The churro cart was delicious as well I would recommend. If youโ€™re coming here for sparklers like I did they donโ€™t have them!!

  • 4/5 Helene K. 6 months ago on Google
    Club motif meets industrial aesthetic. The interior has mood lighting for dinnertime. You can see the type of lighting from the pictures in this review. It's kinda cool and different, a bit hard to see menu and food. There's a bar at the front of the restaurant and tvs playing sports and music videos. If you enjoy pork belly, I would definitely recommend the pork belly bites. I had the shrimp entree this time and didn't really care for it. The flavors didn't mix for me so I would pass on this. The rice and beans were good. I've been several times and would recommend the dirty fries and enchiladas. The dessert was good if you're in the mood to top off the meal. Plenty of parking in the lot.

  • 3/5 Krystal N. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is normally pretty good here; I definitely recommend their selection of tacos and the costa Azul shrimp. On the more disappointing side, we got their Caesar salad, which was a deconstructed version of the salad and really difficult to eat on a wooden board. All our food came out 1 plate at a time so each person at the table wasn't able to eat together unless you were willing to let your food get cold. I would like to say better things about this restaurant as I have frequented this spot multiple times but it was pretty disappointing this go round. Hoping this was a one time deal but it was pretty empty when we arrived and we got there right in prime dinner time at 6:00pm which may be an indication this place is not going in a good direction.

  • 4/5 Trinette H. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and drinks were good, but we both experienced upset stomachโ€™s that night into the next day.

  • 3/5 Brett C. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I tried the Downey location for dinner a few years back, so when we were passing through the Anaheim area and needed a brunch spot we figured we'd try their new location. It was unfortunately pretty underwhelming. We started with cocktails, I had a bloody Mary that was pretty decent, and my wife got a mimosa flight. The mimosas were a little light on the champagne but otherwise pretty tasty. For food I got the enfrijoladas, which it was my first time trying this kind of dish. It was pretty good but a little bland so I asked for some salsa. They brought me a spicy habanero salsa that was SUPER good. This should come standard on this dish--it needs a little heat and you shouldn't need to ask! My wife got the chorizo omelet, which she said was good but not great. We also shared the pork belly benedict, which I wasn't into, but my wife did enjoy. To me the pork belly texture was off, although when you mixed the green sauce on the benedict with the runny egg yolk, it made for a great dipping sauce for some toast! I must say though, two of our dishes came with "hash browns" and the sad excuse for hash browns that was delivered to our table was atrocious. Not crispy at all, almost looked like rice at first until you realize--it's potatoes! Excluding the hash browns I'd say most of the food was pretty damn good. But the hash browns were so bad it brought everything down with it. Service was very friendly, although a little slow considering the restaurant was almost empty. Overall, this place was closer to "decent" than to "good," and far from "great." But I do recommend the Downey location for dinner--the fried avocado tacos are worth the trip.

  • 5/5 Ricardo A. 10 months ago on Google
    If you like an Instagram-friendly location and loud music. Then this place is for you! Tempo offers a great assortment of drinks and great presentations at your table. Be prepared to work with loud music. Cool place to spend an evening with friends. Parking is easy as it is in a big shopping center. I have the birra tacos which were very good. For drinks I had a old fashioned smoke which I had you recommend.

  • 4/5 Barbara C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had fish tacos and they were good but seems to be a la carte. Didn't feel it was worth the price. The interior is industrial and food is served on metal trays, lots of neon and dark. Apologize for the blurry pix. It does have a fun atmosphere and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Raudel P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, Pepe and the staff were so welcoming, they ensured they made every moment right. Food came out so quick and very delicious. 10/10 will definitely come back when I'm in the area. I recommend the churro cart, it's definitely a creative way to offer a desert. And my California burrito was asada but I added pork belly.

  • 4/5 Oscar De S. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed the food; Japanese and Mexican food often complements each other very well, and the VIP sushi was pretty tasty and fairly filling. The Korean tacos were also great. My only complaint would be that for the dessert, when I had a spoonful of what I think was granola with my butter cake, I was met with a weird taste that I think was either from the spoon or the wooden plate. This place is not likely to win a "Michelin star" or an equivalent due to its food fusion, but if you value good food and a good atmosphere, I would recommend it for a night out with friends.

  • 4/5 Rydr S. 1 year ago on Google
    I'd say between 3 and 4 stars.. The vibes were right. Dimmed lights, music playing, neon lighting and art throughout the restaurant. But the prices are pretty crazy. Lol! The food was alright, not great. Food was certainly not worth the prices.

  • 5/5 B G. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good Mexican food at a reasonable price. The decor and ambience is hipster oriented with vibrant colors and graffiti art and the same is reflected on their menus and food. The food has great flavors that have obvious roots in classic Mexican tradition with a bit of a modern Cali-Mexican style.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • โœ“๏ธ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free parking lot
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Coffee
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Hard liquor
    • โœ“๏ธ Comfort food
    • โœ“๏ธ Small plates
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy hour food
    • โœ“๏ธ Late-night food
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy hour drinks
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Brunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeout
    • โœ“๏ธ Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Curbside pickup
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating
    • โœ“๏ธ No-contact delivery

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