Brazas Cocina Latinoamericana - (Near Bakersfield, CA)

5 /5 None: The atmosphere is fantastic. You really feel transported to another place. We sit in the bar and Luis is very kind, thoughtful and prompt. He is easily relatable and humble and makes casual conversations very easily. The food is extraordinary. We start with chicharones which are absolutely delicious and are served on a mountain of excellent guacamole. Ive had the Chile verde which is great and has a nice kick to it. I recently had the relleno del mar which is out of this world! My wife had the hamburguesa especial and it was amazing! Weve eaten at many many restaurants in the area and this is our go to favorite when we visit Bakersfield. Highly recommended!

5 /5 Elaina E0: Braza restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with a lovely ambiance. The seating is comfortable, creating a pleasant dining experience. They start with a light appetizer of chips and salsa, which is a nice touch. The food was good, though a bit spicier than my personal preference. The service was excellent, and they even offer a complimentary birthday dessert—flan—which was absolutely delicious! Overall, we had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!

5 /5 Mary: Me and my husband ate here for dinner after getting grocery at Costco in Rosedale. When me and husband went in the restaurant..the ambiance was intimate and the interior was tastefully designed. The food that we ordered were beautifully plated and presented AND delicious. Everything was delicious. The drink my husband had was really good. The servers were attentive. No need to ask for a water refill, they automatically give you one. This place is a must try in Bakersfield!

1 /5 Jacqueline Arreola: We came here on Saturday, September 20th to celebrate my brother’s 15th birthday and, unfortunately, the evening was disappointing from start to finish. Despite making a 7:30 pm reservation, the hostess and manager seemed unsure where to seat us. We waited while they pushed together three small tables hardly the smooth welcome you’d expect from a higher-end restaurant. The food looked beautiful, but that’s where the positives ended. We ordered pasta as an appetizer (my brother’s choice), but it lacked flavor and was completely unremarkable. The drink my server recommended was underwhelming. For my entrée, I ordered the octopus. Presentation was gorgeous, but the texture was off, slimy on top and unpleasantly tough. After a few small bites and eating only the pineapple garnish, I told the server it was inedible and sent it back. I lost my appetite and declined a replacement. The rest of the table fared no better: • My brother’s steakordered medium-well—came out well-done and dry. The zucchini that came with it was uncooked. We paid an extra $8 for a side, and honestly, Texas Roadhouse serves a better steak. • The mashed potatoes tasted sour and off. • My sister’s chicken flautas were bland, and the green salsa on top was oddly sweet—unusual for traditional Mexican cuisine. • My mom’s “shrimp al mojo” turned out to be more like shrimp scampi, and the shrimp were overcooked. • Only rice and beans were available as sides because the others had “run out.” • Even my daughter’s pizza was just ordinary; she barely ate a slice. Service was equally underwhelming. Our server was polite but inattentive, and the manager refused to fully comp my entrée, claiming I’d eaten half (I hadn’t only a few bites and the pineapple). To top it off, a $30 gratuity was automatically added for a party of five. In my experience, that’s typically reserved for larger groups or true fine dining this was neither. What was meant to be a special 15th birthday dinner turned into an evening of frustration and disappointment. For the price and reputation, we expected far better food, service, and overall experience. We left upset and will not be returning.

5 /5 Maggie R: I have been here twice but my second visit was to pick up a gift card. But my first visit was pleasant. The food is delicious and the service was great! Only thing I didnt like was that because it was only two of us, we had a very small round table. But thats a personal preference of mine. Whenever I go especially for a nice dinner, I like to have a comfortable space not so crammed to where our plates and glasses hardly fit. I think it just adds to the experience. My second visit like I said, was to pick up a gift card. I was getting one for my boss because its definitely a place I know they would enjoy. The only thing I didnt agree with was that they charged me a $3 dollar fee and what was worse, the gentleman who helped me didnt even bother informing me about the fee. Not that $3 is a lot but what restaurant charges a fee?! None that I know of and I would probably not have minded so much had he been courteous enough to at least inform me of it. Will I be back, of course! Will I probably be seated at a small table again, probably unless I go with a bigger party lol! But aside from these two things, its definitely a place to visit!!