Tempo Cantina - Brea

Name: Tempo Cantina - Brea
Address: 1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA, United States, 92821
Telephone: (714) 529-2900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1308 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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*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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

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Takeout

(714) 529-2900

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 529-2900
Website
http://www.tempocantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Go to www.cibofresh.com for catering information.
Private party facilities
Contact the restaurant with your requests. We can rent out our entire restaurant or set you up on our patio. Happy to accommodate special menu requests.
Private party contact
Jorge C: (714) 529-2900

Location
1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
E. Imperial Hwy & Randolph Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Birria Tacos$18.00
Corn tortillas, melted cheese, guajillo-braised short rib, onion, cilantro, w/ a side of habanero sauce and consome
House Taco Selection$18.00
1 Korean taco, 1 short rib mole taco w/ chocolate tortilla, 1 crispy avocado taco and 1 surf & turf taco
Korean Tacos$15.00
Roasted pork belly w/ chile-soy sauce, serrano sauce, topped w/ red cabbage slaw, chopped mango and lime crema
Cueva Tacos$16.00
Crispy melted cheese flour tortilla, chipotle shrimp, w/ serrano sauce, lime crema, green cabbage, pico, micro cilantro and red radish, ensenada style
Steak Tacos$15.00
Crispy melted cheese flour tortilla, chipotle steak, topped w/ lime crema, serrano sauce, ensenada style
Surf & Turf Tacos$16.00
Crispy melted cheese flour tortilla, shrimp & steak, topped w/ serrano sauce, chipotle sauce, lime crema, pico, micro cilantro and red radish, ensenada style
Mr. Tempo Taco$18.00
Crispy melted cheese flour tortilla, anaheim chili pepper stuffed w/ cheese, shrimp and pork belly, topped w/ avocado and cilantro sauce
Grilled Tuna Tacos$18.00
Grilled tuna, topped w/ guacamole, pico, red radish, chipotle aioli and micro cilantro, served on a flour tortilla
Uber Tacos$18.00
Grilled octopus served on a flour tortilla, topped w/ guacamole, pico, chipotle mayo, red radish and micro cilantro
VIP Tacos*$20.00
1 uber taco, 1 cueva taco, 1 mr. tempo taco, 1 grilled tuna taco
Bone Marrow Tacos$18.00
Bone marrow topped w/ asada, melted cheese, chimichurri sauce, grilled onions, avocado purée, served w/ flour tortillas and a side of roasted sauce
Fish Tacos Ensenada Style$15.00
Beer battered fish, corn tortilla, pickled cabbage, pico, kimchi aioli, sriracha lime sauce and micro cilantro
Tacos Gobernador$15.00
Crispy melted cheese corn tortilla w/ shrimp machaca, chipotle aioli, salsa quemada garnished w/ micro cilantro and pecorino cheese
Taco Naco$16.00
Crispy melted cheese flour tortilla w/ costa azul shrimp, chipotle aioli, lime crema, serrano sauce, topped w/ pico, red radish and micro cilantro
Hot Cheetos Taco$16.00
Crispy melted cheese flour tortilla, asada, cheetos flamin hot, chipotle aioli, lime crema, topped w/ serrano sauce, red radish and micro cilantro
Short Rib Mole Tacos$16.00
Braised short rib mole on a chocolate tortilla with lime crema, fried carrots, pickled onions, cauliflower, topped with micro cilantro

Wannabe Vegan

Shishito Peppers$10.00
Soy glazed, malted salt, lime crema
Crispy Avocado Tacos$16.00
Beer battered avocado, queso fresco, chipotle aioli, pickled carrots and micro cilantro, served on a sweet potato tortilla
Roasted Veggies Tacos$16.00
Soyrizo, pinto beans, roasted veggies, topped w/ avocado purée, chimichurri sauce and micro cilantro, served on a sweet potato tortilla
Tacos de La Sierra$14.00
Grilled tacos stuffed w/ beans, soyrizo, queso fresco, topped w/ pickled onions, pecorino cheese, red radish and micro cilantro, served w/ a side of refried beans, lime crema, chipotle aioli and serrano sauce
Enchiladas Veggies$14.00
Corn tortilla, tomatillo sauce, roasted veggies, black sesame seeds, topped w/ cheese and lime crema
Enchiladas Cheese$15.00
Corn tortilla, tomatillo sauce, cheese, black sesame seeds, topped w/ lime crema
Veggie Queso Bake$13.00
Roasted veggies marinated in tomatillo sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese

#Chingon

Tinga Taquitos$14.00
Chx filled taquitos, topped w/ pickled onions and pecorino cheese, served w/ lime crema, serrano sauce and chipotle aioli
Pork Belly Bites$14.00
Pork belly, served w/ honey sriracha sauce and corn tortillas
Tuna Tostada*$18.00
Marinated tuna, guacamole, salsa negra, chipotle aioli, red onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, micro cilantro and red radish served w/ tostadas
Hot Cheetos Fries$10.00
Mozzarella, pecorino and cheddar, pickled onions, topped w/ hot cheetos, fried egg and chipotle aioli
Guacamole & Chips$14.00
Dirty Fries*$11.00
Mozzarella, pecorino, cheddar, pickled onions, green onions, fried egg, chipotle aioli
Deconstructive Quesadilla$16.00
Side flour tortillas, cheddar, pico, cabbage, chimichurri sauce, mozzarella cheese, guacamole and your choice of asada, chx, pork belly, veggies, soyrizo
Pow Pow Wings$13.00
Chipotle sauce, micro cilantro
Enchiladas$13.00
Corn tortillas, tomatillo sauce, black sesame seeds, lime crema and your choice of cheese, chx, veggies, shrimp (+$2)
Nachos Gordo$16.00
Tomatillo cream, mozzarella, pecorino, cheddar, jalapeños, pico, avocado purée, pinto beans and your choice of asada, chx, pork belly, veggies, soyrizo
Mucho Loco Fries$16.00
Tomatillo cream, mozzarella, pecorino, cheddar, jalapeños, pico, avocado purée, pinto beans and your choice of asada, chx, pork belly, veggies, soyrizo
Pork Belly & Octopus$18.00
Guajillo octopus, pork belly, served w/ avocado purée ponzu, red radish and pomegranate seeds

#Saz

The Most Expensive Burger (Tomahawk Prime)*$125.00
Brioche bun, tomahawk, bacon, roasted bell pepper, grilled pineapple, lto, bone marrow, shishito pepper served w/ regular or espy fries
Tempo Burger*$22.00
Brioche bun, 2 beef chuck patty, pork belly, shishito peppers, lto, cheddar cheese, fried egg, bone marrow, served w/ regular fries or espy fries
Pressed Burger*$14.00
Brioche bun, beef chuck patty, garlic aioli, guac, pico, melted cheese, served w/ fries

#Maschingon Burritos

Served with house fries

Wet Burrito$16.00
Flour tortilla, rice, beans, lettuce, pico, lime cream & guac, topped w/ enchilada sauce & melted cheese, choice of chx / asada / pork belly / mole short rib / soyrizo & roasted veggies (doesn't come w/ fries)
Asada$15.00
Rice, beans, asada, pico, lime crema, guacamole, wrapped in flour tortilla w/ cheese
Hippie$14.00
Beans, rice, pico, roasted salsa, guacamole, soyrizo, wrapped in flour tortilla
Surf & Turf$18.00
Bacon wrapped shrimp, cheese stuffed, carne asada, cabbage, pico, lime crema, chipotle aioli, serrano sauce, wrapped in flour tortilla
California Burrito$16.00
Fries, salsa, cheese, guacamole, lime crema, pico, your choice of chx, asada, pork belly, veggies, soyrizo, mole short rib

Del Mar

Aguachiles*$16.00
Shrimp cooked in lime juice, red onion, serrano, cilantro, cucumber, served w/ avocado, garlic aioli and tostadas. Your choice: chamoy, tamarindo, negro, mango habanero, traditional verde
Ceviche Trio*$18.00
Verde fish ceviche, rojo clamato shrimp ceviche and habanero veggie ceviche, served w/ chipotle aioli, lime crema and side of tostadas
Tuna Tostada*$18.00
Marinated tuna, guacamole, salsa negra, chipotle aioli, red onions, sesame seeds, cucumber, micro cilantro and red radish served w/ tostadas
Camarones Diablo$16.00
Sauteed shrimp, shallots, cherry tomatoes, green onions, roasted garlic in spicy cream sauce served w/ tostadas
Cucarachos$12.00
Crispy shrimp, garlic chipotle and butter sauce
Camarones Zarandeados$18.00
Sauteed shrimp in adobo marinade, roasted veggies, chimichurri sauce, topped w/ red radish, micro cilantro, served with salsa and tostada
Costa Azul$16.00
Bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed w/ cheese, served w/ a side of honey sriracha sauce and sambal aioli
Seafood Rice$20.00
Saffron rice, octopus, shrimp, calamari, green onions, tomato, chipotle aioli, red crushed pepper and shallots
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Avocado purée, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, mixed greens, lime crema and achiote sauce
Fresh Oysters (3)*$9.00
Stuffed Oysters (3)*$12.00
Stuffed w/ shrimp ceviche, chipotle aioli, lime crema, serrano sauce and avocado

Ensaladas

Fresh Berry Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, strawberry, pomegranate seeds, tomato vinaigrette
Grilled Caesar Salad*$16.00
Romaine heart, parmesan croutons, pecorino cheese
Blue Cheese Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, pears, apples, candied pecans, mango vinaigrette

Ensaladas - Add Protein

Salmon$7.00
Ahi Tuna*$7.00
Shrimp$7.00
Steak*$7.00
Chx$5.00
Soyrizo$4.00

Asados

Tomahawk (USDA Prime)*$140.00
Tomahawk steak served w/ beans, guacamole, salsa, grilled nopal, grilled onions, tomatoes and chiles toreados and tortillas
New York (USDA Prime)*$80.00
18 oz New York, served w/ beans, guacamole, salsa, grilled nopal, grilled onions, tomatoes and chiles toreados and tortillas
Carne Asada*$26.00
Grilled steak, pinto beans, grilled nopales, guacamole, cheese enchilada, pico, served w/ corn tortillas
Grilled Chicken$18.00
Grilled chx breast, served w/ saffron rice, roasted veggies, avocado puree, lime crema, achiote sauce, pesto and micro cilantro
Mayan Grilled Salmon$20.00
Fresh grilled salmon, served w/ saffron rice, roasted veggies, grilled pineapple, guajillo achiote sauce, avocado puree and lime crema

Japamex Sushi

Mr. Tempo VIP*$22.00
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, crab meat, salmon, avocado, tuna in seaweed and rice topped w/ octopus, shrimp, spicy crab, cilantro dressing, chipotle aioli and eel sauce
Crunchy Roll*$14.00
Avocado, cucumber, crab meat and shrimp tempura, wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped w/ tempura crumbs, spicy mayo and eel sauce
Ensenada Lemon Roll*$18.00
Shrimp tempura, spicy crab, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped w/ spicy tuna, lemon and eel sauce
Don't Touch Me, Eat Me$22.00
Shrimp tempura, crab, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped with spicy tuna & salmon, green onions, eel sauce, lemon and spicy mayo
Diablo Roll*$18.00
Avocado, cucumber, crab meat and shrimp tempura, wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped w/ spicy tuna and crispy onions
Hot Cheetos Roll*$19.00
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, crab meat, wrapped in seaweed and rice topped cream cheese w/ cheetos flamin hot, spicy mayo, tapatio sauce and eel sauce

Sides

Chips & Salsa$6.00
Fries$5.00
Espy Fries$6.00
Parsley, garlic, serrano peppers
Rice & Beans$6.00
Grilled Nopales$3.00
Chiles Toreados$3.00
Roasted Veggies$6.00
Habanero Slaw$3.00
Guacamole$4.00
Tortillas$2.00
Tostadas$2.00

What 1,308 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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mikep
Orange County
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good. Service was ok. 90 minute limit unless you keep buying alcohol.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and serve. Really loud music. Not the place to go if you want to have conversation.
TD
TatianaD
Orange County
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing drinks, incredibly delicious food, and exceptional service made our experience truly unforgettable. We had an absolutely fantastic time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. Excellent customer service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love the service we got tonight! The best place ever to celebrate. Thank you for the great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Very very loud and aesthetically busy. I liked it, but if you get over stimulated easily, maybe reconsider. Otherwise love this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nice restaurant good food and lots of drink options. But they seem to over book the restaurant on Mother’s Day? Waited 45 mins with appointment!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and really quick service. First time here & will definitely return 💕
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great staff, never offered chips and salsa, yet had enough to eat.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
A loud, energetic vibe. Lots of outdoor seating where the music isn’t as loud, but protected from the elements. Be sure to ask which menu they are serving because I tried to order off the lunch menu and was then told I had to choose from the brunch menu. The food is high quality. The drinks delicious.
c
christinam
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
No kids menu, food all came out separately for 4 people like 5 min between entrees for each person. Kids food came last. Over priced food and not very tasty
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
Food is ok. It’s a total scene. Definitely not for kids. They got our order wrong 5 times. Unless you are planning on drinking, the waiters aren’t too interested in your business cause it won’t be an expensive tab.
R
Rphknows
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Water is bottled and costs $3. I don’t know why I was shocked but I was. Food is very yummy! Noise inside is far too loud for my taste. Outside is decent though. Service is great. Food is pricey but it really is good !! Oh. The videos playing are too scandalous for my taste but haha to each his own.
J
Jaylene
Orange County
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Either the service or the system is really off. Everybody sitting outside had their orders come to our table before theirs, I mean every single one. Our server was far more interested in socializing than talking to us, his mind was elsewhere. Not to mention the pricing for most of their items was overpriced, especially after having to pay for bottled water as they do not serve tap water. Go to your local Mexican and skip Mr. Tempo's.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Came here for dinner on a Friday night and had a reservation at 7:00pm. We arrived exactly at 7:00pm and was told by the hosts that they would seat us in a minute, not a big deal. I work in a restaurant who also uses the open table system and well aware of how it operates. I booked an indoor reservation specifically to enjoy my Friday evening. After we checked in We then waited and waited as the reservation who was quoted 25 minutes as a walk in got sat ahead of us as well as a large party of 10 and many other reservations. I asked the hosts where we were at on the list and again was told just a second. A gentleman in a suit jacket told the hosts there was a 7pm reservation who wasn’t sat on their system yet, I assumed that was us. We were then seated next to the bushes outside right in front of where we had been standing for 20 minutes. I informed the host that I had booked an inside table and she claimed that inside was full and they could not seat us there. It was another 15 minutes until the manager had to come up and ask if we had been helped yet, we informed her we had not. No waters, no drinks or even silverware was present at the table for 15 minutes after we sat down. We left after one appetizer and a drink that we thought was wrong because it tasted so bad. I really had high expectations and was completely let down by the staff and lack of awareness of their guests.
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gnarlyduuuude
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience4
Went there to celebrate my birthday and our server looked so bored and tired…and when our food arrived everything was delicious but he only came by once to our table to check on us, we waited for him to come back so we can order more food and ask for refills but he was busy attending others. Service was disappointing
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is Awesome from food to Atmosphere, Love coming here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience4
There’s no point in making a reservation you still wait an hour
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Friday dinner. Good experience overall. Had my favorite drink and tried bone marrow plate. So good!
SS
StephS
Orange County
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The 90 min limit is tough. You feel really rushed.. Constantly checking your watch to make sure your okay. We ended up going somewhere after and gave them more of our money. But during the week no time limit ..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was more of a party scene than a restaurant. Mm
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience4
Food is not good. I do like Downey much better. Won’t be going to Brea any more
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience1
Music was not consistent. Too many genre were mixed together. It went from reggaeton to EDM to pop music one after another.
XV
XaVa
Orange County
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a Sunday night with a reservation at nine. No wait for a table. Ambiance is one of a kind. Server arrived promptly. Drinks were good. Food was delicious. Will return to try other items.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was incredible and thank you so Much for accommodating all of us. We definitely will be back again
BC
BrianC
Los Angeles
54 reviews
vip
3.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
I really like Tempo and the food is great however I have primarily dined at the Downey location which I think is a bit better in terms of ambience and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
This restaurant’s ambience has definitely changed to be more club-like. Music was way too loud. Restaurant’s interior is so dark now. Thankfully, we were sat on the patio. Birria tacos and chicken enchiladas were yummy as was my Cadillac Margarita. Sadly, ambience changes make me pause on plans to come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
My visit was so disappointing when they bring shots to the table the music is boring makes me want to go home , we’ve been coming here for years and they always accommodate and now they changed 👎🏻 the only reason I’m not doing 5 stars is because the music is boring
LM
LuisM
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great experience will be back to try brunch soon!
j
johnnieg
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service , good food , only negative mother in laws bday was next day but wouldn’t sing to her even after we spent over 300 cause bday was next day not that day
MA
MichelleA
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience3
This was not my cup of tea the ambiance was cool but the food was not all that. The pork belly had no taste and my green enchiladas were not all that. Who serves a plate with just three messy enchiladas no cheese and no rice or beans for the price you pay. Yes I recommend this place only for the drinks. The service wasn't that great either.
M
Mary
Los Angeles
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! The only thing we weren’t crazy about were some of the drinks. Out of 5 one was the best - the niña piña (something lol) the others were just ok. I also felt the price for the churros and ice cream was a little high. Yes it came in a fancy serving cart but it’s just churros. Food though top notch! No complaints.
k
kirbs
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
I had a reservation and didn’t get seated till after 30 minutes. Not sure what was the point of the reservation if i still waited. Aside from that, food was great, drinks are REALLY good here, fun, great music, waiters/waitresses are full of energy. Definitely recommend for a good time with friends
NS
NormS
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience1
Music was way too loud, louder than usual. Servers coming out to celebrate birthdays were way too loud and the smoke/air gun was very disruptive and let out a liquid that got all over me and my food which was gross. It took way to long for food to come out, and then it came out wrong or not at all. Been coming to tempo a long time but this was by far the worst time I’ve experienced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good size portions. Great menu choices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience5
It was a little birthday dinner for me and with a few friends, I didn’t mention it was a birthday so maybe that’s why they weren’t so “hype” towards us. I guess they had ran out of forks so my friend was waiting to eat her food for like 20-30 minutes. Our waiter came and asked for my other friend if she was single and can get her number for “his friend” (i’m assuming another server) which I personally think is very unprofessional and made her feel uncomfortable. Food was okay, it has good birria tacos n appetizers but it’s just hit or miss with most things. Super loud which I understand for the “party vibe” but it made it hard to have a conversation across the table so we got stuck only talking to our friends aside us. Remember that friend who didn’t get a fork a for “20-30min”?, well she later asks for a box for the rest of her food which our waiter said he would get and never came back, we had to ask a busser to get us one after we had waited 20min.. again. Overall was fun vibe but bad service and wouldn’t go back. Or at least have that server.
AM
AMANDAF
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience3
Food was good but drinks were terrible. Not even a buzz after a flight of margaritas, $26 for pure sugar water.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, great good, great vibes. Will definitely come back
V
andresV
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Helpful staff, great food, fun and lively decor, great music, fun vibes, A bit on the louder side. Perfect portions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Barria tacos were bomb, mimosa flight was yummy.. salsa was bomb.

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You can order delivery directly from Tempo Cantina - Brea using the Order Online button. Tempo Cantina - Brea also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 529-2900.

Tempo Cantina - Brea is rated 4.4 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

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Takeout

(714) 529-2900

Other options

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1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

Cross street
E. Imperial Hwy & Randolph Ave
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tempocantina.com/
Phone number
(714) 529-2900
Catering
Go to www.cibofresh.com for catering information.
Private party facilities
Contact the restaurant with your requests. We can rent out our entire restaurant or set you up on our patio. Happy to accommodate special menu requests.
Private party contact
Jorge C: (714) 529-2900

Tempo Cantina - Brea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Bone Marrow Tacos

Birria Tacos

Enchiladas Cheese

Pinches Tacos

Birria Tacos$18.00

House Taco Selection$18.00

Korean Tacos$15.00

Cueva Tacos$16.00

Steak Tacos$15.00

Surf & Turf Tacos$16.00

Mr. Tempo Taco$18.00

Grilled Tuna Tacos$18.00

Uber Tacos$18.00

VIP Tacos*$20.00

Bone Marrow Tacos$18.00

Fish Tacos Ensenada Style$15.00

Tacos Gobernador$15.00

Taco Naco$16.00

Hot Cheetos Taco$16.00

Short Rib Mole Tacos$16.00

Wannabe Vegan

Shishito Peppers$10.00

Crispy Avocado Tacos$16.00

Roasted Veggies Tacos$16.00

Tacos de La Sierra$14.00

Enchiladas Veggies$14.00

Enchiladas Cheese$15.00

Veggie Queso Bake$13.00

#Chingon

Tinga Taquitos$14.00

Pork Belly Bites$14.00

Tuna Tostada*$18.00

Hot Cheetos Fries$10.00

Guacamole & Chips$14.00

Dirty Fries*$11.00

Deconstructive Quesadilla$16.00

Pow Pow Wings$13.00

Enchiladas$13.00

Nachos Gordo$16.00

Mucho Loco Fries$16.00

Pork Belly & Octopus$18.00

#Saz

The Most Expensive Burger (Tomahawk Prime)*$125.00

Tempo Burger*$22.00

Pressed Burger*$14.00

#Maschingon Burritos

Wet Burrito$16.00

Asada$15.00

Hippie$14.00

Surf & Turf$18.00

California Burrito$16.00

Del Mar

Aguachiles*$16.00

Ceviche Trio*$18.00

Tuna Tostada*$18.00

Camarones Diablo$16.00

Cucarachos$12.00

Camarones Zarandeados$18.00

Costa Azul$16.00

Seafood Rice$20.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Fresh Oysters (3)*$9.00

Stuffed Oysters (3)*$12.00

Ensaladas

Fresh Berry Salad$14.00

Grilled Caesar Salad*$16.00

Blue Cheese Salad$14.00

Ensaladas - Add Protein

Salmon$7.00

Ahi Tuna*$7.00

Shrimp$7.00

Steak*$7.00

Chx$5.00

Soyrizo$4.00