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Red Pepper Rest
Red Pepper Rest
Red Pepper Rest

Red Pepper Restaurant

Mexican, Southwestern

Established in 1979, Red Pepper boasts a family atmosphere with a carefully selected menu and wine list. Gilbert and Sharon are constantly finding ways to better your experience, including a Chef's Table In-Kitchen Dining. For fine dining and foods of Mexico, join us for lunch or dinner any day of the week!
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Location and hours

Location

Location

2641 Oswell St Suite G , Bakersfield, CA

(661) 871-5787

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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(125 reviews)

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July 17, 2024

Excellent food and service.

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Stephanie A.
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April 9, 2020
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Very pleasant environment, you feel like your in Mexico enjoying the traditional food.

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Nancy H.
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January 17, 2020
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Girlfriend lunch. Waitress was so great. Hostes also helpful with the Restaurant.com card. Did not know they could seat so many in our group. 3 of my friends had never been there and was impressed and would like to bring three hubbys next time.

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Fleeta S.
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January 5, 2020
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I always enjoy the red pepper. It is unique and one of a kind in Bakersfield.

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Patti B.
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November 7, 2019
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We have been going to Red Pepper 30 plus years and have never had a bad meal!!

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Catherine H.
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November 7, 2019
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We have been going to Red Pepper 30 plus years and have never had a bad meal!!

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Catherine H.
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November 7, 2019
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We have been going to Red Pepper 30 plus years and have never had a bad meal!!

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Catherine H.
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October 18, 2019
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I have never been disappointed here. This’ discount deal just makes the whole experience sweeter

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Matthew O.
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July 1, 2019
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Our waitress and bartenders where right on the ball and they were very busy

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Lisa B.
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June 14, 2019
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We have never been disappointed here at the Red Pepper. My wife and I always try to try something new each time

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Matthew O.
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February 19, 2019
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The food was excellent and we had great cocktails too. Our waitress and bartender were excellent too. Becky and Elliott

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Lisa B.
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February 19, 2019
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It was very busy and yet we received awesome service and food quality

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Lisa B.
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February 19, 2019
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It was very busy and yet we received awesome service and food quality

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Lisa B.
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February 19, 2019
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It was very busy and yet we received awesome service and food quality

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Lisa B.
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February 3, 2019
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Food was EXCEPTIONAL and the food server was a delight,..with always a smile on her face. Served super-fast. Maybe the best experience we have ever had there!

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Carol M.
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October 17, 2018
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We celebrated Our 20 yr Anniversary with our kids. Food was delicious and service was excellent

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Richie R.
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July 9, 2018
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Good Food, comfortable table, Ac was conformable and the margaritas were descent..

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Larry W.
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April 4, 2018
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I've been dining at Red Pepper and never had a bad meal. Their green salsa is amazing, and food is fresh and full of flavor.

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Paula D.
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December 3, 2017
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Their Steaks and Other Items Ordered By Others in Our Party Said Food Was Very Good or Excellent

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Eric S.
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November 21, 2017
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food was good, calm atmosphere.

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Rhonda N.
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October 30, 2017
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attentive waitress and hostess. good drinks and food.

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Pat M.
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October 17, 2017
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kind of expensive. Our meal did not include a salad or soup...these are extra. For the cost of the meal, a salad or soup should be included.

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August 19, 2017
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We loved sitting in the private (Queen Anne) room for 4 for dining. The seafood was lightly breaded and very tasty and the filets were perfectly cooked and flavorful. Our waitress was very attentive and so nice. We enjoyed everything about our dining experience her and will definately be back.

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August 10, 2017
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great food and service

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William H.
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July 29, 2017
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great food and service

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William H.
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July 17, 2017
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good food and service

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July 17, 2017
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good food and service

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July 17, 2017
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good food and service

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July 9, 2017
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great service, great food

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Diana A.
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July 9, 2017
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Great food,great service,friendly staff

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June 27, 2017
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Food was good but took a while to get it. We had to flag down server to order, get refills and more chips.

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June 25, 2017
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We had reserved a room for our family and three crumb crunchers as not to bother others. Our waitress brought our food to us hot.

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Eric S.
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May 13, 2017
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Steaks were amazing, service was great !

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May 4, 2017
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The atmosphere was clean, pleasant and beautifully set. Staff was friendly and worked together great as a team. The food was fantastic and came in a timely manner. I will definitely be going back and recommending to others.

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May 4, 2017
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The atmosphere was clean, pleasant and beautifully set. Staff was friendly and worked together great as a team. The food was fantastic and came in a timely manner. I will definitely be going back and recommending to others.

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May 4, 2017
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Good service, good menu of choices, good flavor and great drinks.

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Larry W.
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January 8, 2017
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Outstanding food & great service. Thanks Ronny!

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Scott P.
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December 20, 2016
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Best Mexican food in town. Friendly service.

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October 24, 2016
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Tried new items on menu-beyond delicious. Service was great considering it was busy.

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October 11, 2016
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Great food! Great service! Salsa and margaritas the best in town!

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August 19, 2016
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AMAZING AS ALWAYS

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Welanda S.
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August 3, 2016
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We had out of town guests wanted to treat them to a special lunch. They were so impressed/ we were the happy hosts/ Red Pepper shined for us!!

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July 3, 2016
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We arrived at 6 o'clock and were seated immediately. However, I would recommend wreck reservations as they were full by the time we left . Service was very attentive and the food was delightful. Loved the lobster enchiladas. This is upscale Mexican that is consistently very good.

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Don C.
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May 25, 2016
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Service was great other than waiting a few minutes when we walked in to be greeted. No one was @ the desk.

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May 8, 2016
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We have been eating at the Red Pepper for the past 15 years. The owner, servers and food are superb. It's our favorite restaurant in Bakersfield.

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March 14, 2016
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Great food and service

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Juliette V.
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February 21, 2016
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Nice atmosphere; friendly staff; fabulous food

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February 6, 2016
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The service was great and the food was good.It was a little bland for Mexican food, but still very good.

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April 26, 2015
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Great food and GREAT service.

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March 20, 2015
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ALL of the food was excellent, as was ther service.

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Kimberly E.
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March 8, 2015
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The waitress was excellent.

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February 18, 2015
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Food is always outstanding!!

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February 16, 2015
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Mushroom and spinach enchiladas are excellent. Home made corn tortillas. Great gourmet Mexican food.

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November 9, 2014
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THE SERVICES WAS VERY GOOD. WE HAD A LOVELY, CHEERY WAITRESS. THE FOOD IS WONDERFUL. I HAD THE CAMARONES DE QUESO (CHEESE STUFFED SHRIMP) WITH RANCH BEANS AND RICE AND A NICE SALAD WITH RED WINE VINEGAR DRESSING. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. MY FRIEND HAD AN ENCHILADA, CHICKEN TACO WITH RANCH BEANS. SHE SAID IT WAS VERY GOOD. WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH OUR MEAL.

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October 19, 2014
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When you enter there is a sewage smell near the door. Prices are a little high for what you get.

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September 15, 2014
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Very friendly

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August 23, 2014
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As always the food and service were great. The only criticism is extremely minor - we ordered a brownie for my niece's birthday dessert and it was served cold. It must have been bad timing coinciding with a break because we didn't see our server again and barely touched the dessert. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. Our server was very attentive and our meals were fantastic. Thank you!

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July 22, 2014
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Excellent brunch!

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July 20, 2014
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We had a large party, but the service was slow. Things we had to ask for twice, water, refill on soda, tea, and refill on tea, and fix a drink from the bar. I only know that because it happened on my side of the table. The server was definately trying, but he still had many other tables to keep straight.

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June 28, 2014
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The staff were friendly and assisted us promptly.

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June 25, 2014
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Service was great the atmosphere was great, the food was not.

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June 21, 2014
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Great local restaurant. Service and food are almost always very good.

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June 4, 2014
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Very pleasant and efficient wait staff. Good food.

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May 25, 2014
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Gilbert and Sharon, and their wonderfully attentive staff, always take care of their customers - and the food is consistently delicious.

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May 24, 2014
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Deliciously different, not your everyday Mexican Food.Friendly service.

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May 21, 2014
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The food was awesome, great flavor. Visiting in town for first time. Dinner portion quite nice, took leftovers home. Atmosphere quite pleasant.

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May 20, 2014
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Great menu, awesome food. Lots of variety

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May 10, 2014
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The place is lively, well decorated and serves good food.

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May 1, 2014
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The best upscale mexican food in Kern County.

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Juliette V.
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April 24, 2014
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It took forever to get a refill on my drink. The beans and rice were not good at all. They have me a stomach ache.

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April 13, 2014
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My husband and I think they are the best Mexican restaurant in town. They have a great menu and the food is always excellent!

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April 7, 2014
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Exceptional food and exceptional service.

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March 29, 2014
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Shrimp salad was excellent.

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March 23, 2014
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It is a poor imitation of Mexican food. Service is ok but flavor is far away from being more than acceptable. My husband asked a couple of questions about preparation and we immediately understood why the food lacks the Mexican flavor.

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March 10, 2014
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Service was decent for the most part, but there was nobody at the booth upon entry and workers were in casual attire, no name tags, and difficult to identify between them and customers. Food was decent, nothing special.

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March 9, 2014
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Good Service

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March 7, 2014
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Great food and service

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February 16, 2014
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The halibut was outstanding. So many choices on the menu but something for everyone. My hubby had steak and it looked great. Will definitely be back!

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January 25, 2014
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Husbands meal was delicious...mine was too spicy. Service was just O.K.

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January 17, 2014
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Great food service marginal

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December 31, 2013
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Waiter was more concerned with his cellphone than waiting on our table. Had to ask for refills....

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December 26, 2013
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The server was very friendly and checked back often to ask how we were doing and if we needed anything else.

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November 11, 2013
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The staff was great!

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November 2, 2013
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Excellent food!

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Senita J.
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October 28, 2013
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We dined in the bar portion because of the college football games. The waitress and bartender were fabulous and fun. Even the owner came out to ask how our meal was. Want to start going every Saturday thru football season and maybe even after season.

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October 11, 2013
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I enjoyed my Chile Verde. It was not the best plate ever, but it was tasty, and I did not have to cook it, which are both really good things in my book. My girlfriend's dish however was not good at all. She had me take several bites of her dish to confirm. I usually box the food and take it with me when we don't finish a plate, but not even I wanted to take that dish home with me. We ended our meal and went home. I intend to give my remaining Red Pepper certificate to a friend who is more familiar with the cuisine so she can let me know if the food was actually poor or if it is a symptom of my unsophisticated palette.

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September 29, 2013
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Wonderful personal interchange with partner of chef. Absolutely wonderful food. Delightful server.

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September 25, 2013
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The food is really, really good, but the service is always very slow. we went an a downtime and it took a long time to get our food & even our bill.

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September 10, 2013
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Great food

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September 6, 2013
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the food was good. unfortunately, I had to ask for he check several times during my harried lunch hour.

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September 3, 2013
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really love everthing - but the best part is that if you want to change your sides there isn't an extra charge and they don't mind. Plus American Food there is just as quality as the Mexican food

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August 14, 2013
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the food and service was great

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August 7, 2013
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First time here and not the last. GREAT food and excellent service.

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August 3, 2013
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Excellent American food as well as Mexican food.

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August 2, 2013
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Our waitress was excellent! The food was delicious.

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July 17, 2013
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Had to ask the waiter for water. Would have appreciated having it offered. But overall a very good experience. The food was delicious. Look forward to visiting again to try some of the unique menu items.

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July 15, 2013
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I wasn't impressed either way. The food was way to expensive and the surroundings weren't anything special.

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July 14, 2013
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I wasn't impressed either way. The food was way to expensive and the surroundings weren't anything special.

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June 29, 2013
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Best food in Bakersfield. This is not your regular Mexican food! It is very upscale and fabulous!

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Juliette V.
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June 17, 2013
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Varied menu prepared in innovative way. Personally prefer spicier seasonings and stronger drinks, but this meal was well made and unique.

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June 16, 2013
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Understaffed and hostess had an attitude.

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June 8, 2013
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Food was mediocre and very salty. Definitely overpriced.

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May 24, 2013
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Service and Food were excellent!

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May 5, 2013
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Suizas and cheese enchiladas both stuffed full.

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April 29, 2013
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They have really great chile verde nachos

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April 28, 2013
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They have really great chile verde nachos

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April 24, 2013
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everything was fantastic - except for the sand dabs were over cooked.

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April 19, 2013
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service was mediocre at best... our waitress was disconnected... management was unprofessional

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April 15, 2013
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The food is always delicious. We've never had a bad meal there

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April 13, 2013
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Wonderful chicken salad

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March 29, 2013
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the food is always superb!

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Senita J.
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March 20, 2013
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great menu choices, not your typical fare.Very tasty and distinct flavors to each of our meals.

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Ivy H.
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March 11, 2013
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The food was good and the staff was very friendly.

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February 24, 2013
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The food wasn't quite as flavorful as I had expected, the kids' menu was lacking, and it always makes me a little sad to go somewhere that doesn't have tostada bowls. But the portions were adequate, they were generous with their tender chicken, and everyone was really friend.

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February 17, 2013
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Other than the hostess, everything was great although we did have to aske for refills on drinks several times.

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February 16, 2013
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The food was fair at best. This was my 2nd visit and it was worse than the first.

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February 16, 2013
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the food is always great. along with the service!

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January 9, 2013
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Steak filet tasted like it was fried in old grease on the flattop.

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November 20, 2012
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The food was very delicious. the service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and served food in a timely fashion.

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November 20, 2012
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The food was very delicious. the service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and served food in a timely fashion.

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November 18, 2012
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They host and waiters are amazing! I didn't have to ask flexible refills, food came out quickly, clean areas! Just great! I come in so much, they know me by name!

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November 12, 2012
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Food is great and service is good. the hostess is a little gruff, but other than that a great experience overall.

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July 16, 2012
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Very good food and service

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March 15, 2012
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Great food and service!!

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March 10, 2012
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Highly recommended

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