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Tempo Cantina - Downey, Downey, CA

Tempo Cantina - Downey

4.3
4.3
1037 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*

Tempo Cantina brings Latin flavor to Orange County and Los Angeles from creative founder and owner MR.TEMPO.
Come for the atmosphere, but stay for the food. You will find all of your favorite Latin dishes infused with Asian flavors. Join us Happy Hour everyday, Weekend Brunch or Taco Tuesday for a dining experience like you’ve never experienced before!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–10:00 pm Thu 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 10:00 am–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (562) 321-9600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 1,037 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East LA

    Hot spot

  • East LA

    Lively

  • East LA

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempo Cantina in Downey offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations and gatherings. Guests rave about "amazing service," "fun place," and "great food and drinks." While some found the music loud, it adds to the lively environment. Ideal for brunch or cocktails, with standout staff praised for their helpfulness and efficiency.

1,037 Reviews
  1. Angelique

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud bar environment. If you’re hoping to have a conversation with the folks you are dining with you probably wont be able to hear them very well. I had a surf and turf burrito. The flavor was decent but I think the steak should be more chargrilled than just grilled on a flat grill or heated and added into the burrito. In other words m, the steak in the burrito lacked a bit of flavor and mine came out cold after coming out last being an item that needs more prep time. Drinks were delicious!

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  2. Benji

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Este lugar es genial. La comida es deliciosa. Todo en este lugar lo hace perfecto. También me encanta que a todos los que trabajan aquí les guste trabajar aquí también.

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  3. Ana & Hector

    VIP

    Orange County

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Colorful Mexican restaurant with good food and very loud music. Sit in the patio if you plan on having conversations. Carne asada plate was good and they have a lot of good cocktails.

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  4. Alex

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall it was a bad experience. Waiter was amazing but the prices for the food was not great, small portions for the high prices. Definitely need to get that corrected. Soft drinks were just a tiny can with a cup of ice. Very disappointed from coming to this restaurant in such a long time. Very ridiculous prices for the food portions. I see why it’s not as popular anymore from 3 years ago… sadly won’t be coming here ever again. just left dissatisfied

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  5. Herbert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was great. The food and drinks were good.

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  6. Mark

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. A few of the tacos we ordered mainly consisted of beans and cheese very little meat. Appetizers were served without utensils and plates.

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  7. Tom

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Great food. Can’t wait to go back again

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  8. Marissa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Really more of a nightclub. The food was okay The drinks were really good that we ordered. Not a place to sit and have a conversation. We went early for a group dinner and could not hear a word anyone was saying. Again, definitely more of a club/bar.

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  9. Lissette

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambience, will for sure go back

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  10. Jaylynn

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    There were things really good and some food that was just okay the meat is really bland. The outside sitting area looks alil better at night with the lights . Waiters were nice and patient with the orders when it came to having a larger party.

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FAQs

Tempo Cantina - Downey offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (562) 321-9600.

Tempo Cantina - Downey is rated 4.3 stars by 1037 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tempo Cantina - Downey

12056 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00 am–10:00 pm Thu 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 10:00 am–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Takeout
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