Mambo Grill

About

Mexican, Sports Bars, Karaoke

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 11018 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Phone: (562) 622-7373

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am-12:00 am
Fri 10:00 am-2:00 am
Sat 9:00 am-12:00 am
Sun 10:00 am-12:00 am

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Best Nights
    Thu, Fri, Sat
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes
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    Has Pool Table
    No

Reviews

  • Renee L.

    star star star star star 3 June 2026

    Fish tostada special BOGO free was good. Fish was well marinated. We also had three tacos meal. Carnitas and pastor were very good. They have $4 draft beer when Dodger game is on.

  • Angie R.

    star star star star star 2 June 2026

    This restaurant is in a central location in Downey, the food is delicious and the drinks are bomb! I had a michelada and a beso de tequila. Shout out to the bartender! The carne asada plate and the chicken plate are great too! They also have breakfast buffets with mimosas! Great place to check out for date night, girls night, boys night and families too!

  • Penney L.

    star star star star_border star_border 28 May 2026

    This was one of my favorite spots to eat growing up in Downey. I excitedly returned to share the joy with my husband & sadly, was disappointed.

    I ordered pozole, a fish ceviche tostada. My husband ordered cheese enchiladas, and my mom ordered carne asada tacos. While the food was good, it wasn't as amazing as I once remembered. The tostada's only discernible flavor was lime, to the point where every bite resulted in a puckered face. The enchiladas, while good, weren't as saucy as one might hope. And the tacos were just nothing to get excited about. The pozole was the highlight (or I'm just biased because I love pozole) and was full of meat and not just broth. But, even the broth lacked a bit of depth, compared to other pozoles I have had recently. And lastly, the horchata tasted pretty watered down.

    The final straw was that the restaurant smelled clean, and not in a good way. It smelled like a bathroom and while I'm all for a clean bathroom, I don't want to smell that odor when I'm eating.

    Will I go back? Sadly, most likely not. There are many good Mexican restaurants in the area. But, o will say, it's pretty cheap.

    Ambiance - 2.5/5, could hardly stomach the smell
    Food - 3/5, meh

  • Lynn N.

    star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

    This is the place to be for TACO TUESDAY!!!!! Came here for lunch and they are so legit. The carne asada and al pastor was Juicy and extra flavorful!!
    They didn't have a bunch of sides such as pico de gallo, but their house green sauce and red sauce made up for it. All of their tacos are $1!!!!! And it's huge. I definitely look forward to coming back here on Tuesdays!

  • Desire'e O.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 14 May 2026

    NEVER EVER use your ATM card here!!!! Last weekend my wife and I went there. I used the ATM right when you walk inside to take out money and still ended up using my debit card to pay for more drinks. The very next morning I get a text message from my bank at 6 a.m. asking me to authorize a charge for $349 at a tech store in the Philippines! Wth?! The fraudulent attempts have yet to stop & the things they're trying charge continue to get worse & worse. Thank God my Credit Union has my back.

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