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Mexicali in Studio City is a three star Mexican restaurant. Located in the Studio City area, this restaurant is inexpensive. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features brunch. This restaurant is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a large group of co-workers at lunch and had a blast! Parking: a good amount since the lot behind the building is shared with Ralph's and CVS :) Ambiance: fun and festive. Lots to look...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was invited to Mexicali over the weekend for my friends birthday and we all had a great time! This place is rocking. Music, great looking staff and customers. I had the Pollo Verde burrito,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry if there are typos in this review, as my eyes are still sensitive to light from being in the dim-lit Mexicali restaurant...I mean, there's mood lighting, and then there's Mexicali. It's...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
From all accounts the real Mexicali in Mexico is a complete dump, how apt that this place has recreated it's food!How can you screw up Mexican food in Los Angeles, someone please tell me?? This place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good indeed. It was my first Mexican food experience in Los Angeles, and a nice introduction to real Mexican food.Not only that, but one of the only places in LA that has margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recently, i've been getting more and more tolerant of Mexican food. (For those of you who don't know, i HATED Mexican food all of my life and couldn't even stand to look at it haha. It was an intense...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's 11:00pm and Mexicali has over 60% of it's tables open. Not sure why but they insist on making the two of us wait until the place is even emptier. This is lame and frustrating. We've been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of like bland green paste, that's what their guacamole is. Its disappointing in both its size and taste. I originally came here not for the food, but because it's open to 2am and that's rare in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent case of style over substance. And the reason that I give three stars instead of two is because sometimes feeling stylish is just what I'm looking for.So to deconstruct this place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali is another decent Mexican food place in the valley. The best thing about Mexicali is the location, parking, and the fact that I damn near always get hit on by a married woman when I'm here....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful. Just plain awful. The fact I even have to give this place one star to be able to post isn't fair. People, if the only positive comments a restaurant (i.e., a place that serves FOOD) gets is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised to see so many 3 star reviews. I ate here last night after not having been there for a few years. I ordered a margarita with a double shot and got pretty buzzed. the chips and salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here quite a few times, and I must say that each experience has been VERY different.not great, not bad, But deff a fun place to go and have some drinks!have a few margarita's, you'll never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, my friends and I have been going to Mexicali's off and on for about 3 years now. The only reason we go is because the drinks are made very well ( and by very well I mean if your looking to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute cantina on the lovely strip of restaurants/cafes along Ventura Boulevard. The food was good, with the exception of the rubber band I was chewing on from the salsa - yes, my salsa had a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was very good. I came here on my first night in Los Angeles hanging with the mighty Sean and Sara. I exclaimed "lets start this party right, pitchers of margaritas galore!". The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had to facilitate a little business lunch here the other day. Albeit I am new to the area and have never heard of this place, it seemed more of a drinking hole than a restaurant. The food however,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had an awesome Saturday night spent sipping down a few pitchers of STRONG reasonably priced margs and tried the shirmp tacos which were out of this world. the food was delicious and I will be sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. Came here for dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant is a little small to it seemed a little cramped. Not a big deal if your just hanging out with friends thought. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's the only place in the dreadful valley I will eat at.....enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the nachos and (share) a maragarita pitcher, actually, share both. I love the music they play. I always sit on the patio. I liked it better before they had it closed in so much.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do like the vibe here (we came around 5pm, and sat on the patio, so i have no idea what it's like during the dinner/after dinner rush). And yes, the waiters are all quite good looking. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Mexicali once, and to be honest, can't even tell you what I had or how it tasted. I was too busy drooling on myself while staring at the hot host with the even hotter ass*.The food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place, however over the past year or so I have been disappointed time and time again. Last time I was there, was my last! I went with my gf and we started with the lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well this hole in the wall joint is o.k. I guess if you like plain mexican food! The upside is they have really good margaritas! Get a pitcher and make it count after that you won't care what your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I keep coming back here, because of the hours and location. The food portions are very small, overpriced, and mediocre.On my latest venture, the waitor didn't no jack about the food and ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Not so much. I've been here a few times over the past few years. Most recently, last week. the food is pretty good, although it's not what it used to be. The main issue is that the service is hit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.The only thing cool, was the really cute hostess girl. Hi. The food here isn't really very good, it's all quite bland. The margaritas are a bit too syrupy. And the service is pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The short of it is this: if you want good mexican food, go somewhere else, if you want a good strong margarita, go to mexicali.There are definite pro's of Mexicali; The fact that there is abundant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried about everything on this menu. Best of the best are the Kobe Beef Soft Tacos (corn tortilla). Keep in mind, this is NOT mexican food. It's american style "healthy" mexican food. Less...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have to try the shrimp quesadilla, yummy. This place offers lots of different options. The only way I can describe Mexicali food is that it's not your regular concoction of Mexican food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place a lot and I have never left with out being happy each visit!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I actually signed up for a Yelp account today specifically to write a review of this place. I've had a lot of great restaurant experiences and a lot of crummy ones ... but never before have I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
O.k., I was here yesterday around 5-ish. The bar was full, so we stood by the host area, hoping for a seat. Oh, about 15 servers/bussers/employees passed by us, pretending they did not see us. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have patronized this place quite a bit. Dates, group dates, group birthdays, a few friends, after work happy hour, it all works for me. It's not too pricey and the food and drinks aren't too bad. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali is a Mexican restaurant where you would potentially take your grandma from North Dakota because she has never had Mexican food before and you hate her guts. Its not even Mexican. Its a bland...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love their white washed Mexican menu including their Kobe beef tacos. I got the sample platter that was pretty oily goodness. I love fried anything. The weird thing was that they gave me a side...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First impressions are good until you meet the attitude-problem hostess, whom you wouldn't mind slapping.Part A:I have been to Mexi-cali two times. And I am wondering why? WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOREVER...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've been seriously let down twice in a row when coming here to eat. First off I think the servers are a bit pretentious, and have no care about excellent service. My first experience was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a happy hour review as we all know I love happy hour.They have a bunch of deals for 2.95 but everything is small, really small, asian penis small.I got the taquitos and even for around $3 feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went here the queso fundido was great, and the margaritas were good because I specifically asked for them to use Cazadores, and saw them pour it. I asked what tequila they use in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FRESH - an instant memory. Dark place, bustling, likely you'll wait for seating. We went on a weekend evening. Immediately we were greeted by our waiter and given hot and freshly cooked tortilla...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am only updating this on the pure fact that I will prolly never go here again after my last experience. We used to go here all the time because the chips were yum the salsa was spicy and the drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
with the motto, "eat till 1, drink till 2"; how can anybody go wrong. the kitchen is open till 1 a.m., and the drinks are poured till 1:30-1:45 a.m. EVERY DAY ending in Y. The food can be more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have mix reviews about this place.The ambiance is really cool, Friday afternoon and nights are awesome, great for lunch during the week and it also has a great bar.Jessica Simpson Margaritas .. you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we really must be in a recession - i remember having to wait at the bare minimum of 45 minutes before getting a table at this place on a friday night - to my surprise - we were seated on the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is such a thing as cheese overload. I came here for a quick drink and bite, got a whiskey sour, the nachos and queso fundido. Happy hour prices were great, 3 bucks for the appetizers. Nachos...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why is this place crowded? Is it because there is hardly anyplace to get drinks in the vicinity?Honestly, I would rather go to Jack in the Box than eat something here! That is not a joke!Just my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't speak to the nightlife vibe because I've only come here during the day for lunch, but I've dined here several times and they were generally good experiences. It would never be a destination...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the places I had to get starving at with nothing around and not knowing the area, we wandered in here. Unfortunattley, of course. At first it looked as if we came back to AZ with all the dumb...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frosty's favorite restaurant. He likes the boys and the Jessica Simpson margaritaJust look for the fat guy in the blue shirt.I LOVE YOU FROSTY!Make sure to say to him in a transvestite voice: " HIGH...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have an affinity for great Mexican food. Growing up in the East LA area makes it part of my blood in a sense. The tacos I had here were the FARTHEST THING from "great," "Mexican" and "food" I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In this day and age when a bargin comes up I feel that you must give it a try. I've been to Mexicali a few times in the past for drinks and food. Well now I know why I shouldn't go for the food. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monday is the day for Mexicali. I've never seen so many dude servers before. They all look kinda the same too... Everyone has pointed out Mondays are the cheap days. It's worth it try something new...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Friday night with a group of 6Packed bar and restaurant. Waited for about 30 minutes, but it was fine because I enjoyed a margarita at the bar while admiring the supercute bartenders.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I used to come here in high school. I haven't been back since I turned 21 but I do recall them having an excellent Mexican Sundae dessert and some crazy Monday discounts. I mean, why not?
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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For anyone thinking of going here, don't. I sat down at a filthy table that neither the hostess nor server cleaned, and I mean fitly. Smeared guacamole and salsa... I had to ask the waiter to clean it. Now,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love it! The food is pretty good ( I like the salsas) but the margarita is so strong that all I need is one. And then I need a DD! Strong and good and all I need is the one and I'm done for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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I love Mexican food and I live within walking distance of Mexicali. Unfortunately, it seldom cures my Mexican craving as the PORTIONS ARE SO SMALL!! I once asked for an extra amount of guacamole for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of a fun place during the day, when not crowded. Monday special (30% off) is nice.Reminds me of an East Coast tavern on the inside, when empty. Changes completely when crowded, taking on a wholly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here all the time. I LOVE this place. The chips & salsa rule. The Nacho's are the best on the planet...really bad for you, but really good.I live in West Hollywood, and I roll all the way over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm trying not to tarnish my review of this place since this is the place where my ex and I had THE WORST encounter EVER, resulting in never speaking to each other again. But, coincidentally,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
question: how do you screw nachos up? answer: go to mexicali! the texture of the mozzarella cheese on top of the not-so-cripsy chips seemed like it was heated in the microwave for 30 seconds, along...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here on a few occasions, for some reason I end up here when friends want to go get some food and drinks near Studio City, and yes, it's A-Ok. It has a good location, plenty of free parking (rare...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Mexicali not too long ago at the urging of my friend who insisted that it was an awesome Mexican joint. The first time I went, I was not impressed. I mean, the ambiance seemed very trendy --...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have given this place more than one chance. The only positive thing is that food is 30% off on Mondays. Food is definitely bland- never had a meal I liked. Definitely not the place if you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to try Mexicali on a Friday night because I remember enjoying it when I first moved to Los Angeles in 2007. Even though it was loud and raucous on a Friday night, we were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want good food, DO NOT go to Mexicali. If you want to go to a bar, then you should go to Mexicali.It's really noisy and not the best setting to enjoy a meal. Restaurants that are silent are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give them no stars, I would!Food was inexpensive but blah.The server was rude, he made me feel like I was a burden. Can't remember his name but was a tall, skinny, white guy. I wish I could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Ive been on a few occasions and sometimes the service was great and sometimes it was just so-so. Awesome place though!
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came across this place when I was over waiting an hour every time at Casa Vega. It's a very different atmosphere than Vega. More posh and trendy but the food is also great. The prices are slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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This restaurant is great. It is good for going out to dinner or just a drink. There is a never ending stock of chips, and many different entrees. The decor is nice and the service is very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come to this place every so often for lunch and I will keep coming here because it's a great place to go.The food here is excellent. I always have the steak quesadilla which features perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
let me preface this review with the fact that there is absolutely no reason to come here for food. I'll just throw it out there...the food sucks. Actually, sucks doesn't even begin to describe the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Positives: Fun atmosphere, Price, Margaritas, Chips and Salsa, Call ahead seating, Seeing AC Slater while dining with your mother in law, Seeing Adam Levine while dining with your Mom after she...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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the food is great, and so are the drinks, although sometimes the service is a little slow. also, the noise level can be a little intense on some busy nights. otherwise, a great place to be.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into this place and it smelled like a men's gym.....no seriously it did. So we opted to eat outside which was about the only nice part of the trip. Our server walked past my empty drink at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought anyone could really screw up Mexican food until I ate at Mexicali. I firmly believe that I could make better enchiladas with my eyes closed, and I'm someone who can barely boil water!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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It was my first time, I was there last night. I have driven by often and it always looks like a nice crowd and they always seem busy, so figured it must be a nice place. I agree with some of the other reviews,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A long day on the golf course left me and two friends very hungry. So after going home to get the stink, stank, stunk off of us, we rallied at Mexicali for some good times and good Mexican food.This...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was so-so and on the night I was there, the service person was not good. I tried to order food and the guy was rude which I didn't like. They also are hard to find when I need something. If there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends and I started a Saturday night out here for dinner. It was close to my buddy's house, the food sounded good and prices were reallly decent. Despite being a Saturday night at 8 pm there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It was for my birthday, I should have chosen outback, but the friend that invited me was really excited about going here so I went along with it.Drinks were decent, but food was not. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casual but alive cafe with awesome grub and strong drinks!While it can get busy and a lil loud, a booth table allows a party of four to have a great meal with a fun environment. The food is fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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This place is definitely recommended. Just went last night with a few friends and we had a great time. We were there for about 3 hrs and never felt rushed. The food is great, the drinks are great and most of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm really craving Mexican food I never think Mexcicali. Ever. However, when I'm really craving a margarita (which happens much more often) I instantly think Mexicali. I know, I know, their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was bland, Service was forgettable, Crowded
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Muy sabroso NOT... this place is a disgusting pit and the food is rotten. the place is a pickup joint, but the vomitrocious food here is not an aphrodisiac my friends. Hasta la vista.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gross. The food here is absolutely gross. I LOVE mexican food so I was excited to try somewhere new. I ordered enchiladas, they came out sauceless (how is it an enchilada with absolutely no sauce?)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Upon my third time walking through the mexican style door from the parking lot, through the zig zagging hallway, i can hear the abundance of noise in the restaurant. As i walk closer it gets louder...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I had a much more positive experience here than anyone else. Hmm?I came here on a Sunday and there was NOT a wait. It wasn't really packed, so I guess thats how we got the good service. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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I ate at Mexicali on Thursday night and I made the mistake of paying with my debit card. The next day my debit card number had been stolen and used at a Kroger in Ohio. Beware if you eat here. Don't pay with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ALLRIGHT so I think I've given this place enough tries within the last year (3 times to be exact) and I have always hoped that the service would be better the next time I went....BUT nooo...some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
mexicali? more like blandassamericanizemexicanfood is what it should be called. i'd rather go to el torito.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, imagine a Kitchen Nightmare episode here: Gordon Ramsey is impatiently waiting for his food, and it arrives cold. He cuts into it with water spot silverware, unamused by the group of middle aged...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
monday's are 30% off...pretty much the only reason i gofood is ok, they have sports on the tvs above the bar.service is not that great, i can't ever remember having good service the many times i've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Whether stopping in for a margarita or a burrito, Mexicali's is the place to go. They are always busy, but the quality of food and drink make the wait worth it. Set amongst plenty of shopping and an easy walk...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess my experience must have been better than most people's. Probably some of the best guac/salsa/chips I've ever had, fantastic food, dessert, drink selection and superb service. Swanky dim-lit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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This is one of the best places to meet friends after work. The drinks are great and the food is always tasty.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They should rename this place "Meh-xicali", because that describes the food here. Every time I've been here I've been unimpressed with my food. In fact, one time my meal was straight up burnt....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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i absolutely love mexicali. it is my go-to spot. no matter what night you're craving a cocktail, even a lonely tuesday, there are other people at the bar. the energy is great and the staff is CUTE! the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I'd give this another go... Service was terrible, it was way too noisy and the place smelled like bleach. Now, I'm all for a clean restaurant, but not one that was just sterilized by the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
drinks: goodfood: less than averagescene: amazingparking: freecelebrities hit this place up regularly. go to see or be seen. otherwise, don't bother.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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This is by far my worst dining experience ever!!!! We had a party of eight with us. The hostess was very kind and seated us promptly. However the service was absolutely awful. The waiter did not ask us what we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time we went, I thought this place was amazing. It may be due to we ordered a pitcher (or 2?) of watermelon margaritas and ate outside on the front patio on a warm day. The second time,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I am not a big fan of the food served here, I have to say the kitchen has it together. Once the server gets the order in, your food will be ready in a blink of an eye. I think it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I have to admit, about five years ago ( when I was younger and my boobs were perkier, aww sniff) my friends and I were here getting sloshed all the time. BUT it was across the street from work,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Environment to Drink, Snack & Chill.Long Waits, make sure you have keys or something to give them in replacement for a buzzer.Nachos & Guacamole is yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come here on Mondays for 30% off mediocre food (but good deals on drinks)! Via my boyfriend's testimony, their kobe enchiladas were thumbs down (please don't sue me, Siskel & Ebert!), and their ice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would come to a restaurant on a Monday for 30% off. Dont you know that Mondays is when they try and get rid of all the old food?? LETS GET IT TOGETHER HERE PEOPLE.So what if im fancy.Was taken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
People don't come here for the food, they come here to pick up on someone, which is almost always a guaranteed success. People say the drinks are good, particularly the margaritas, but again that's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seems this place is notorious for bad service. The waiters are pretty, I'll give them that, but if you actually want to enjoy your meal, head elsewhere. The salsa was watery and bland, and so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a fan of raw chicken then this is the place for you! If your life's dream has been to contract an awesome case of salmonella, look no further! Run, don't walk to Mexicali!Brian V and I went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
30% off food, and $6.50 for watermelon margaritas. Did not disappoint. I came on a Monday, when said discount applied. Got there around 8:30, expecting a long wait, but only had to wait about 20...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go here to eat, the food is aweful. it gets crowded in the bar and patio with lots of hot girls in the evenings. So treat this place as a bar / meat market.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food... blah. Kinda gross. The tortilla soup was off. And my friends weren't fans of their dishes either. It's kinda hard to mess up Mexican food but they did it.The drinks were good though, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Helllo people, you dont go here because the food is the best in the world and you dont go here on a quiet date night, You go because the drinks are amazing, strong and sweet and obviously lets cut the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the hot waiters!...most are good kissers as well!! 5 stars for the jessica simpson margis. The first taste is foul, but once the tequila kicks in you really forget about how bad they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Went to this pathetic restaurant 5 years ago and waited an eternity for a Server/Actor to grace us with his/her presence and take our order. They never came over so we got up and left. Went back a week later...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
recently moved to LA recently happy to know there is still a place that takes reservations in LA The wife and I enjoy our appetizers but the scene is yoong and extremely loud.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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12 of us went to this place for a friends birthday. We were so excited to get together and have lots of drinks and some good food with crazy good friends. Now I know, a big group can be daunting, but think of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
.When I moved to the area, I ate here on a week night and had a good experience, food was decent.The past 2 times it has been ridiculously loud and the service was bad. I walked out (both times before...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for (in this order): 30% off Mexicali Mondays, ample parking, pitchers of margaritas, rotisserie chicken, reasonable prices, watermelon margaritas (in season), tortilla soup, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali was pretty much the first Mexican restaurant I went to upon moving to LA, and it has remained my favorite. Their chips and salsa is unrivaled in my opinion, one of my friends surprised me by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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I have been here several times and it never ceases to amaze me how BAD the service is. The servers mess up my order every time!!!!! It takes forever to get a drink and the music is way to LOUD inside. So loud...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if it was the horrible service, the raw chicken on a friends salad, or my mediocre tacos that ruined it for me all in one visit. A friend talked it up so we went for lunch one day during...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent Mexicali quite often, but I must say that Casa Vega, which is just down the street blows Mexicali out of the water. Margarita's are a pivotal part of any Mexican food experience and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Mexicali, been going there for years. Cute waiters and bartenders.Gets very crowded on the weekends and when there's a game on. Good food, but you usually have to wait awhile for a table on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before I say anything, 5 STARS for their fully loaded alcoholic drinks. Example, Rum and Coke, 95% Rum to 5% Coke. That GOOD!The music is loud as hell, the food is barely eatable, but it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the greatest Mexican food - but can't find another place that does margarita's by the pitcher. My only issue is that the house margarita comes out of a tap...awkward. Always a good party crowd and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Went on a Friday night, the place was crowded so we thought it would be good....WRONG!!!!! Waited for 20 minutes, not sure why when there was lots of empty tables. Waiter was soooo slow and the margaritas were...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Like every common Mexican restaurant, this one brings you chips and salsa, BUT the catch is you must ask for refills since they're too busy staring at their faces in the mirror. In addition, if you notice you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
place was ok. food was bland and i wouldnt' eat here again.. drinks were ok, but not really all that great either. not a place i would frequent again.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good choice of music, beautiful people - just a cool place to hang out and have a drink and eat mexican food.always keep this place in mind for another visit.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Mexicali's food is very consistant. It's got a great atmosphere and a really cool outdoor patio where you can eat, drink and be merry while watching the happenings on Ventura Blvd. The bar area is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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The food at Mexicali is terrific! And the margaritas are the best! Always yummy, big and strong. I have brought many out-of-town guests here and everyone (including the in-laws) love it. The menu has something...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on a Monday night and the music was so loud, you would have thought it was a Friday night. We opted for sitting outside, so we didn't have to deal with the loudness. The food was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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I have been coming here for years, this is my "cheers" so to speak. Although I think the food is bland, and I know because I have eaten here many-a-time hoping something has changed, I have my stand by. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali is better than Casa Vega aka House of Salt. When we went for some quick grub and some tequila drinks, i had a good time. The food has room for improvement, but i got the chicken & shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is mediocre, at best. You can't really mess up chips and salsa/guacamole, right? Everything else is kind of unmemorable. I think this place is better for a night of partying and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first review as a NEW ELITE~! Yes I had to announce that to the yelp world.Okay so I went here last night. The only reason I give this place 2 stars is more so for the time I had there - not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not all that great... but it's a cool place to come for drinks and maybe some appetizers. The drinks are pretty good. Very trendy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali is a cool spot to go to for dinner and drinks on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night. It's usually crowded and noisy then; for quieter times, go during the other nights. I think Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food it totally ordinary mexi faire and it's usually really crowded .. the patio is on Ventura blvd with cars driving by and a starbucks in all it's corp glory staring you in the face .. also .....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of dining here with a group of my friends this past Saturday evening. Unfortunately, most of the pleasure was attributable to the good company and nostalgia inducing musical set....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Ok first the pros: the food is great here! They have the best pico de gallo out of anywhere I have ever been! Nice STRONG margaritas too. I get take-out here a lot too and it is always delicious. I probably...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Been coming here for years now. The food is ok, the margaritas are better and very strong! Great place to go with a group. Good place to watch sports too! But the service is lousy! The waiters seem to be too...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first visited LA my friend worked here and said to swing by for some food and drinks. Well I thought he would have had more pull to not let us wait more than 45 mins but even while we waited we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've really only been here at happy hour and dinnertime. I don't like any of the food except the carne asada, it's delicious and it comes with mashed potatoes and corn which seems wired but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not. So. Good.Bland. Small portions. Expensive.Everything about this place is rather forgettable, from their lame chips and salsa to their knock-off version of the Texas Martini.Oh, and all the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For what I need this place for, it couldn't be more perfect. What I need: A surprise stop on the way out of the farmer's market to duck out of the heat and have a primo blended margarita and watch a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here in the afternoon and it was a really nice day out so we sat in the outside patio. Not super crowded and the host and waiter were pretty nice. My girlfriend and I had margaritas and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been twice. Made a good impression the first time. Second...not so much.Weekend brunch. Reasonable kids meal deal thing (as long as you can wait for the sloow service to get you to the free ice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always loved the Mexicali. I love all the HOT server boys. I love all the discounted food on Monday nights.I love all the semi-Mexican food.I love this place, but I never wrote a review. Why...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this isn't saying anything you don't already know about Mexicali....I'm guessing this place is all about the bar and none about the food. And since I don't drink, I can only talk about the food.I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would say 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option. The food is good, the atmosphere is good, I seem to meet a lot of guys here...don't know why I don't think it's a huge singles spot. The downside is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dark at night, always packed and loud, very casual and fun. The service is prompt and friendly, reasonable prices...Food is average, I go there for great atmosphere, music is rocking,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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I forgot how much I love this place! I moved back to New York and wish they had a Mexicali there. The Margatini is very tasty. There food is real fresh and creative. I love the tortilla soup and the Braised...
menupages.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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I have been coming to Mexicali for years and I love this place! This place has all the atributes of a great restaurant. I should know, I eat out every night. The food is freshly prepared in the open kitchen. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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So straight up...Mexicali is a place to get MARGARTINIS. Period. They're a good $7 which is super cheap for LA standards..and oh sooooo good! I've had soo many first dates at this place I can't count. But, if...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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I am not sure why it always seems like the people who write on these sites all have an ax to grind. have been coming to Mexicali since they have opened and I have always gotten great service, the Margaritas...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Mexicali can get super busy on a Friday/Saturday night. I prefer sitting outside being a smoker and found them to be accomodating. The food is yummy and the male waiters are nice eye candy!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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They have good food, & ok service. But this place is always too crowded and super loud! Not the place to go to for a quiet dinner, that's for sure. If you & your friends like roudy. This is the place to be....
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the bar last night at an uncrowded time, and that is the best and most civilized hour to drink there. I had two Firestone amber beers on tap and really enjoyed them. I know the stronger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have going to this since it opened in 98/99 and appreciate the place for what it is.After reading some reviews I really had to add my 2 cents in, to say the least.This place is NOT "Tex-Mex" as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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The bartenders here make awesome drinks and I love coming here! I always get a seat at the bar and watch the cuties work and people watch with the eclectic crowd. I'm not such a fan of the food as much as the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is cool and sexy on account of the darkness. What is not sexy are the 2 times I ordered the veggie tacos here and have gotten sick because of it. Good margaritas and good chips but steer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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I'd be lying if I didn't admit to hanging out at Mexicali because of the hot male servers. I took some out-of-town company there last week and we had a great time thanks to our server, Chase. He was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have one word for this restaurant... Margatini! Oh how I love them. Let me count the ways. I love them alone, I love them with chips, I love them with anything! I love wine and cocktails, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Labor Day is not necessarily the best day to go out to dinner, even if it was 115 degrees today in the Valley. Seems half of the restaurants were closed and the other half should have been closed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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We go back because the food is fair and the price is usually right, BUT, they have MAJOR issues. The manager happens to also be the owner. He is rude and condescending. This to a customer that faithfully has...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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The best fajitas I've had in a long time, but its very noisy inside. Seafood burito was really good. Great drink menu. Great if you can sit outside.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Overall,my experience was a negative one at Mexicali, very bad customer service! First of all, the waiter was condecending and arrogant to my friends and I throughout dinner. Whenever I would ask for something...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should probably give Mexicali only 3 stars, but I have a weird affinity for this place. The food is decent. Most of my friends disagree. They think it sucks. I like it. It's not great, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mexicali! I've been lucky. I know there's always a long wait but I've never had to suffer one. And if you have to wait, have a margarita in the bar. They're delicious (I like strawberry). It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool joint, food's okay, strong drinks and a ton of good looking people. I would recommend for a group outing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found it quite bizarre that when I typed "Mexicali" in the search bar on the top of the page, "Senor Fred" appeared as the first result and was highlighted in yellow.. Upon closer look, I noticed it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since Mexicali is about two minutes from my house and has a huge parking lot (it's too far to walk, I promise!), I used to find myself here frequently. The food is average yet satisfying (a vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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I've driven by this place numerous times and decided to stop in with my sister and 2 year old nephew for an early dinner around 5:30pm on a Monday. We were seated immediately in a corner booth, the staff were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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waiter was a moron and didnt know how to course our food. as soon as we took a bite of our appetizer, our entrees came to the table. it was really annnoying with all the food on the table and it was difficult...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Before this week I would've given this place a solid 2 or 3 star rating for it's El Torito-like menu and quality.That is to say: generic, unimpressive, but filling if you're drinking heavily. I only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, that's right only two stars. Sure, I like the small outside dining area for people watching. Yea, the foods good. Not great. Good, though. But the last couple of times I've tried the margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If the servers weren't so damn cute, a couple of stars would've been shaved off.The margaritas are good, and the food is ok...it's no (insert your favorite mom-n-pop mexican joint)
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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The service was average and the food was decent. I was surprised at how good the entre was (a carnitas tamale and steak enchilada with rice and beans), I actually love mexican restaurants for the chips and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck, I hate Mexicali. I've now gone twice and both experiences left a bad taste in my mouth- literally.I went last Friday and though we got there at 9:30, they told us it'd be a 45 minute wait....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place is nasty at best, so why does everyone love it!??? My recommendation is don't eat. But if you do eat, drink heavily and maybe the food will go down better, and do not under any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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I go to Mexicali on a weekly basis and I have had excellent food there every time. Most times there is a wait but I have always had wonderful service with a very attentive waiter every time I have been there....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the allure of this place.I mean maybe if you count the parade of handsome young waiters as part of the dining experience, it might warrant another star.But overall: cold/stale chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's a good thing I really don't like this place, because you can never get in there anyway, unless you like eating at three-thirty in the afternoon. The fact that all these little show biz wannabees...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1 pitcher of margaritas= $18.95 and about 6 glasses worth, a steal! marg's are a little on the sweet side, but the tequila sneaks up on you nicely and that's quality. waiters are good looking,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, horrible food. My empanadas were the worst I have ever had... stringy beef and par cooked cheese with no flavor. My margatini started separating 5 minutes after I got it into tequila...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I've had better Mexican food. But the atmosphere is great, and the salsa comes in these heaping bowlfuls, and it just keeps coming! the Ritas are awesome and I love sitting outside on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MexiCali has a great atmosphere filled with really attractive male servers!! The food is amazing and there margarittas are great. I like the place so much because they have about 50 different types...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love you, Mexicali.Then other people discovered you. Then you got really packed all the time. Then you apparently ran off all your great waiters with personalities.Last time I went our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. Only perk is that it's open pretty late.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant with my parents for my mother's birthday. we all had GREAT margaritas, a personal favorite drink of mine. We had some appetizers as our entrees, a queso fundido and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. They cultivate a casual but upscale atmosphere here and the food is excellent. I'm especially fond of the tortilla soup. I don't find myself on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monday night 30% off everything. I can't say no to that.Just order Shrimp Fajita! You wouldn't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this is where wanna-be actresses/actors (or just the kids from the disney channel who never made it) and sheltered kids from student government go to feel cool. it's loud, the food's ok, drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicali's aways a great place to have drinks, food's pretty cool but not the draw for me at least...especially since service on that end can lack. But hey - consistently a great Ventura Blvd hang for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite mexican restaurants in the valley. the margs are great. the staff is hot to look at and the food is always yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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This is the third time I've been to Mexicali - and the result is always the same: cocky waiters who couldn't give a damn. If you like a cadre of frat guys handling your food and oggling your girlfriend, then...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard the "velvet mafia" owns this place and I do have to thank them for their excellent choices in, um, decoration -- So say you need a lil pick me up. Maybe you need to brush up on your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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It's not completely "authentic" but, it's damn good! I've searched high and low for the best NACHOS in LA and this place keeps its #1 slot at the top of the charts. For under $7 and the right chef that night,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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I went to Mexicali about a week ago and had a great time. When I first arrived the hosttess let my friend and I know that the wait is a half hour, but I didnt mind because she was so attractive and kind about...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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My fiancee and I re-discovered Mexicali last week. We got the ceviche, citrus chicken and shrimp burrito, on top of the chips and salsa. All were yummy and full of flavor. To top it off, we found out that they...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
just ate there today for dinner with some friends. okay, this place is hip and trendy so its unusual for me coming from the north valley where i like my chain and cheap restaurants! we had a 20...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Well, the bar does look like a cool place to hang-out and drink - just don't eat the food. The rice was hard, the chips were average (at best), the salsa sucked and my meal was tasetless. If you watch what you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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I visited Mexicali yesterday and was worried about what I was going to get because of all the negative reviews on this page. Well, I can tell you...those naysayers are wrong! There was a group of 8 of us, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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This is not your typical mexican restaurant. The menu is comprised of many different choices with a slight twist. I wasnt a fan of goat cheese before, but after having a braised beef burrito with black beans i...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had salads and margaritas at Mexicali, both of which are pretty good. It's terribly loud and crowded though; several times I've done an about-face upon being told the wait would be 45 ...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Do yourself a favor and scratch this restaurant off your visit list! You'll be glad you did. Better go to Casa Vega, down the road for 100X's better service and food. My boyfriend and I recently dined at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When people ask me where is the worst place to eat in L.A. (chain restaurants aside) I usually say Mexicali. Basically the dark lights and the noise's redeeming qualitites are that they cover up the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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On Halloween my girlfriend and I decided to dine here. After waiting for a couple minutes for the "hostess" she turned around and with a very harsh and rude tone said "WHAT". I was so shocked that I did not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from a Mexican with a mother who is a great cook, Mexicali has great food. I have never experienced bad service here and I have never had anything I didn't enjoy here. The parking is great, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, good flavorful food, moderate prices, friendly helpful service. In the evenings the place is LOUD almost brainsplittingly so, but for the yound and nervous, that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks, okay food, fun people and hot bartenders! I love Mexicali, their MARGATINI is deadly! I wish I knew what was in it but it's a "secret". Two of those and you will be done...the nachos and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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A lot of people don't like Mexicali's food. I think they are wrong. I love the food at Mexicali, especially their braised beef and rotisserie chicken. There's an extensive tequila selection, if that's your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and enjoyed the atmosphere until the most recent visit. I ordered one of the signature drinks and almost swallowed a sliver of glass about halfway through. It was so sharp...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I went Mexicali with some dude that I dated for about a minute because it happened to be one of his fave spots for eating mexican food. It was aight. Actually, the food was at least better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place to AVOID. Unless you like weak drinks, attitude from bartenders who think they are god's gift to the world, and a room so noisy you can't even hear someone speaking to you from five...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it no stars if it was possible. THIS PLACE SUCKS. The food, drinks and service are amongst the worse I've ever had. If you want good mexican, good drinks and good looking people drive the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a city like Los Angeles where there are more Mexican restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the states, it astonishes me that people choose Mexicali. The "I'm an actor," waitstaff is so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On Monday nights, food is 30% off, which means I ate here every Monday for about 3 years since I worked on the Blvd. A great place to be a regular--nice bartenders (cute, too!), good microbrews on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love 50% Mondays! They have a terrific Cabo Wabo Margarita, their empenadas are ridiculously good, and Cinco De Mayo is a good time here:) It gets loud, so it's not a romantic place to take a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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I hate to write a bad review since the food was really good, but I had a terrible experience at Mexicali. My party of 4 showed up around 10pm on Sunday night, we got seated quickly and all seemed well but then...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still on a quest to find the ultimate Mexican restaurant in LA, but Mexicali isn't bad. It's in one of my favorite sections of Ventura Blvd, with popular stores like Gap, Urban, Bookstar, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You have to be really fucking stupid to think this place is like totally awesome because it's not. The food is nothing out of this world, the wait for a table is even further out of this world and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my home away from home.Bright and open atmosphere and the Mago Margarita's are puuuurrrrrrrfffffffect. Be sure to ask for the featured tequila. The have a different brand on special every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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This place has to be one of the worst restaurants that I've been to in years!! I came for a business meeting of four. Sat outside, an because the tables are so small...we had to push 2 tables together to seat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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We live in the area, and used to love Mexicali. The service and wait has always been miserable. But now the food has gone south of the border as well. Over the past few months, we've had worse and worse...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday is taco tuesday and the lunch menu is 20% off...i always run into channel 7 wetherman Garth Kemp eating here...LOL
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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I read a bunch of reviews here before checking them out last night, and almost didn't go because they all seemed so negative. I'm so glad I gave them the benifit of the doubt! Maybe people only write reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words...Eye Candy!I don't care if you're gay, straight, in between, undecided, a neutered leprechaun, vegetarian or an accountant, you will for sure find something pleasant to look at as you chomp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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You have to wait so long for a table, there is no where to wait, the service is rude, they don't ask you move they just push to get you out of the way. They take reservations, but don't honor them, even if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Since Mexicali is about 2 minutes from my house, I find myself here frequently. The food is satisfying, and is a particularly good value on Mondays, when everything is 30% off. The service is decent - the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know where people get this bad wrap for Mexicali. Come on people. We're talking about $15 pitchers of Margarita glory. Chips, homemade salsa. Really good looking actor-types serving you food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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besides the awkwardness of having practically sit in other diners' laps while waiting for our table, we loved mexicali. it was a little dim in the back, where we sat, but it added to the atmosphere. monday...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes folks, studio city has one more place to hang out on the weekends, and it's not another sushi restaurant! Oddly enough this place is pretty hopping on a sunday night . Like CV it's dimly lit,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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been here for lunch and for dinner. definitely more of a lunch place, as i don't consider it nice enough to go out to for dinner. the service is VERY slow, so be prepared to wait. the best thing there is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy salsa...yummy chips...yummy food...good service...Great Atmosphere.....Good bar area...this place highly reccomended!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great margaritas and yummy tortilla soup. Service is so-so depending on which wanna be actor you get. I wouldn't go there for a meal...more of an appetizer drink place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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I live right down the street from mexicali and it's very convenient for after-work drinks. BUT as far as eating goes, that's a whole other story! Every time I have gone to eat, I have waited about 20 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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A great place to go for drinks with friends after a hard day at work. Their margratinis are strong enough to make you forget your own name, and I've yet to have a bad meal there. I reccomend their carne...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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I have been to Mexicali 4-5 times, normallly by request of others who always praised the restaurant. I found it to be extremely loud so don't plan on having much of a conversation. The drinks were fine but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been a little too forgiving of this trendy Tex-Mex restaurant located in Studio City where, if you eat on the patio, you might just catch a glimpse of a B-actor. On a recent visit to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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waited an hour, despite having reservations. service was really slow. it was dark and noisy inside, and not really that cute. the food is greasy and americanized. the drinks and salsa weren't great either....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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The food is not authentic mexican. It's ok, but I wouldn't go for the food. The cocktails are not bad or terribly pricey. The crowd is more casual and less pretentious than most. But there are still a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2004
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This food was bad. It was so bad I was wondering all night which was worst the sample appitizer or the microwaved burrito what I had for entree. However, I also tried their "sound delicious" strawberry flan,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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I made a reservation for 10 at 8pm this past Labor Day to celebrate my brother's 21st birthday. We arrive at 8 to find out that the hosts had given our reservation away to a party of 10 that they thought was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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This place continues to plummet downhill. I have been going here since they opened about 8 years ago. Used to be my favorite...I even had a couple of birthdays here. The portions have gotten skimpier, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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Mexicali is a WONDERFUL restaurant!! they have the best mexican food and wonderful margaritas(there mango margarita is excellent) I love going to this restaurant and I make sure i go everytime i visit L.A. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2004
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Snotty folks that have to have a "scene" will like this place -- it's packed and loud. Great for weekend nights, but expect a wait b/c they don't take true reservations. Calling ahead will only get you on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2003
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I'm a Studio City local and I avoid this place as much as I can. It used to be my absolute favorite, but the quality of the food took a nosedive and the waiters think they're smartasses. Why aren't there any...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2003
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The food is fine, drinks are delicious. Better to go during the day and enjoy the patio. In the evening, you'll be met by a crowd that is ALWAYS spilling onto Ventura. The crowd feels like they're all college...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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We were trying to look for something that was open after 11 pm. I knew about this place, so we stopped by. It was crowded, very noisy, the food was disgustingly bad. We had to send the 1/2 chicken back. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Great Margaritas and Great Atmosphere....I love the bar, haven't eaten there in a couple years but when I did I felt I could have definitely passed on the food. Drinks are well priced, but food is overpriced...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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The only cool aspects of Mexicali are the outdoor patio and the drinks. Don't expect good food because it sucks. The service is terrible as well. A very "hipster" crowd pretending they're "not part of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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hip, happenin' crowd crams into this space. we went on a wednesday nite and it took 30 mins to get a table outside - which is better if you don't like the hubbub,noise of the crowd inside. It was worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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Best margaritas in town. Not to miss the Margatini's, mango or peach to be precise ! Always a great crowd and ambience and about the only place in the valley serving till 1am every night.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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Authentic this place is not. That doesnt make it bad. It definitely has a healthy California element. Youre not going to find enchiladas or burritos draped in mounds of cheese and sauce. I think the food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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I used to live around the corner from Mexicali and probably enjoyed it for the sake of convenience as much as quality. Their drinks are good and moderately priced. The menu is a bit schizophrenic balanced...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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mexicali--food for non-trendy people too!
epinions.com - user review
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this trendy, successful "cocina cantina" has enjoyed life among the young, studio city dining set...
epinions.com - user review
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