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Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events, Monterey Park, CA

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

4.3
4.3
740 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events is NOW OPEN for Dinner & Weekend Brunch! A reimagined Luminarias, with a modernized take on the beloved neighborhood restaurant following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. The open-concept dining room features large swings in lieu of dining chairs and 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows - seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for al fresco dining and sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With an all-new menu comprised of New American dishes with a Latin influence.

Destined to be a lively social space for the community, Luminarias' vast bar will serve specialty and classic craft cocktails, along with premium spirits, local wines & beers. Luminarias is hosting Special Events! From weddings to quinceaneras to corporate parties, please contact our Event Specialists to start planning your events through our website.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Latin American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (323) 268-4177

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or planning a business event, we welcome you to Luminarias. Our experienced special events team is dedicated to making your next corporate event, wedding reception, quinceñera, social gathering or private party unforgettable.

  • Private party contact

    Debbie Dominguez: (323) 268-4363

  • Neighborhood

    Monterey Park

  • Cross street

    Corporate Center Drive

  • Parking details

    Luminarias offers complimentary valet parking as well as self-parking.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Brunch it Up at Luminarias!

    Multiple dates available
    Weekends are for Brunch! Our brand-new evolved à la carte Brunch menu offers New American dishes with Latin influence. Enjoy the option of $24 Bottomless Mimosas with flavors like Dragon Fruit Watermelon, Pineapple Jalapeño, and Lavender Charcoal Lemonade and new "Brunchy" menu items like Fried Chicken and Waffles and a variety of "Benny" dishes topped with crab cakes, flat iron steak or hanger steak. This is NOT a brunch buffet.
  • Easter Four-Course Brunch! $60pp

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Hop on over to Luminarias for Easter Brunch! We will be offering a Four-Course Brunch Menu featuring appetizers, salad, and desserts to share & plated entrees including Steak & Eggs Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, and more. Adults $60, Children $25, Bottomless Mimosas $22. *A la carte not available during Brunch, No Buffet. We require a credit card to secure this reservation, although you will not be charged the price per guest until after dining experience at the restaurant.

Offers

  • Cheers to Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Celebrate the newly reimagined Luminarias' with lively happy Hour every Wednesday - Friday from 4:00PM to 6:30PM. With innovative specialty handcrafted cocktails starting at $6 like Cute-Cumbre and Rum Away with Me available for $6 and half off select food items such as Beef Birria Empanadas, Grilled Oysters and a selection of Grilled Skewers, Luminarias is the perfect happy hour destination for guests.

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What 740 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Great for scenic views

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and ambiance was great. The view was beautiful and the staff was professional and courteous. Andrew was our server and he would check in on my husband and I and see if we needed anything. This was our first time here and it was a great experience.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hadn't been here since Covid hit in 2019. Lots of changes, all good one's own except for the removal of the Valet service, I missed that miser if all. The food was amazing and our waiter "Ben" was exceptional. The food, drinks and ambiance were great but Ben'a service, suggestions, personality and demeanor made this visit one that we wont soon forget.
  3. DeniseG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for my birthday brunch. Our server Ben went above and beyond for our table and provided exceptional service.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Has been redecorated since I’ve been there. Lovely surroundings. Great hilltop view. Easy parking and FREE. Food was delish ish. I’ll go back - not unreasonable price. I’d like to try brunch and lunch.
  5. anonymous

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    The ambience is very nice, did a great job remodeling the place. The food looks nice, that's about it. Very thing was cold.
  6. Jroja22

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best brunch locations ever, definitely good prices
  7. SandraRN

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eddie was an amazing bartendar. The food and service was outstanding. Highly recommend.
  8. Molly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was incredible and the food and drinks were great !
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the remodeling ♥️ the ambience and food is great! Highly recommended
  10. EvaG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. Food, service, atmosphere, and great view.
  11. bobgoldpr

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Got a surprisingly very tasty meal, their Black Bean Humus is the best humus I ever eaten in my life. Seriously. They offer amazing roasted bread and cornbread with a pepper bite. As vegetarians we had a rich delicious and varied meal! Will definitely go back.
  12. AleksandraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and nice looking, creative and nice looking cocktails as well. The service was very kind, smiling, good advices and fast. The atmosphere and interior beautiful. Just hard to hear each other while speaking due to loud music and loud conversations of the other people.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a little loud but the food, service, and cocktails were well worth the price! I will be returning in the future.
  14. VictorR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Good atmosphere, looks amazing with the remodeling they did. Really nice spot for a date night.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My birthday with my children and husband Turned out really nice, my son really enjoyed his time there
  16. jopentable

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Service wasn't great. Maybe our server was having an off day or something. Food was pretty good. The cocktail I had (cucumber one) was great.
  17. KarlaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing. Virtually no wait time from the moment I checked in to getting seated and the food and ambiance was lovely. Definitely will be going back there.
  18. Like2dine

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had a delicious dinner here! The salmon and chicken dishes were very tasty and the service very attentive. It’s a lovely restaurant with very nice views, too.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time since their remodel. We really enjoyed everything! The ambience … the atmosphere was really nice. Definitely upscale. The staff was very professional and nice. Andrew took care of us and he was fantastic. We had the seafood pasta and the roasted chicken. Both were fantastic. We are definitely going back and will try different dishes.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience4
    The place looked amazing with great views. However we were seated on the patio in the sun and waited for a server for over 23 mins.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, except for the wait. We had a 12:30 reservation and we weren’t seated until 1:15ish which I wasn’t happy about. The ambiance, food and service was great. We enjoyed ourselves.
  22. LupeC

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food drinks and service was excellent. Highly recommend this place will definitely be returning.!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    Slowwwwww service.
  24. theresaV

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our sisters 40th birthday last night with our families and we had a wonderful time. Service was great and the food and drinks were amazing, not to mention the overall update/renovation to the grounds. One thing I have to give as feedback is, the music level in the outdoor patio. It could be taken down a notch which we requested but didn’t happen. Overall, we were pleased with everything. Kudos to our gracious waiter Aaron (spelling?) for everything!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Weekend brunch did not disappoint. Champagne flowing and portions were huge. Everything was delicious and our waitress Crystal was great.
  26. JOHNNYV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing drinks and beautiful scenery! Definitely going again
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Everything was perfect,except for the big door that they keep open making it very cold inside the restaurant.
  28. Paige

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We picked this location to enjoy the view outside. We also had a diner who is immuno compromised. When we arrived, we learned the patio was closed because of the cold and high winds. But they graciously accommodated us in basically a separate dining room with a view. Our server primarily wore a mask, and service was friendly and prompt. We ordered a variety of small plates, and in the end did not even look at the bill because everything was so delicious. We can’t wait to go back when we can actually enjoy the outside patio as well!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went for Valentine’s Day! Had such a special night and will definitely be going back
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    This is likely the worse dining experience in a while. We went there for Valentine’s Day dinner. The hostess had the worse possible disposition. We asked to move to another table as we were sat in front of an open door with no heater, the hostess claimed there was nothing she could do and only after my insistence did one of the other employees agree to move us. The wait staff could not be found. The food was average but not something I would recommend I would say Denny’s has better food and service.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food delicious, the service was outstanding overall the experience was amazing me and my husband had so much fun
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was absolutely amazing and helpful! Food was absolutely amazing. Love the empanadas and duck fries
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Drinks were great. Food wasn't to good. Steak had no flavor
  34. RudolphH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place my first time there me and my wife had a great time great food our seating was a bit cold very windy but after asking if we can be charged inside they sat us in a warm table inside within 5 mins thank you to the management and servers for a perfect Valentines dinner
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Dinner was lovely and we appreciated them getting us in earlier than our original reservation. Food was delicious and the service was pretty good. The server mixed up our salad so we ended up eating it after the entree. He didn't offer to take it off the bill, either. But otherwise it was good. Heaters on the patio don't work very well so it was very chilly. I called and emailed the restaurant about 4-5 times the weeks leading up to it, and got no response. The voice-mail kept saying they were closed even though their posted hours showed they were open. They never answered their phone when they were open. Very strange! Made me nervous since we were coming in from over an hour away. Overall glad we chose it though. It was a nice Valentine celebration. Not too expensive either!
  36. EnriqueM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Claudia served. Excellent service. Manager Ignacio also very friendly and helpful. 6267124122
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excelente servicio
  38. RubG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Food was too pricey for the quality and it arrived cold, $24 bottomless mimosas is good deal except when you get 1 per hour. Service was horrible, we were celebrating a b-day and made sure our waiter knew that but not singing no candle no celebration at all. We had high hopes for this place, we used to go when it was a buffet and thought it would be better but no thank you. not planning on coming back.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pre valentine’s date
  40. SandraR

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved celebrating my mom 92nd birthday for brunch. Love the new remodeling it’s so class!

FAQs

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events is rated 4.3 stars by 740 OpenTable diners.

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

3500 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Corporate Center Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Monterey Park

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Latin American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Luminarias offers complimentary valet parking as well as self-parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (323) 268-4177

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or planning a business event, we welcome you to Luminarias. Our experienced special events team is dedicated to making your next corporate event, wedding reception, quinceñera, social gathering or private party unforgettable.

  • Private party contact

    Debbie Dominguez: (323) 268-4363

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