Mantra Rooftop — Restaurant in Cali

I finally visited this place after having it on my radar for months, and it did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the ambiance and décor—inviting with a subtle erotic touch. The red lighting created a sultry atmosphere, instantly reminding me of TLC’s classic song Red Light Special.

The vibe here is very lounge-like, from the décor to the tapas menu, cocktails, and music. It’s definitely a spot to see and be seen, so if fashion is your thing, dress the part.

I wasn’t hungry when I visited—my main goal was to have drinks and catch up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. Mission accomplished. We arrived around 7 PM on a Saturday, which was the perfect time to chat before the place filled up. As the night progressed, the crowd rolled in—and they were a good-looking bunch!

The sangria was delicious, and the portion size for the price was generous. Even better, during happy hour, it’s two-for-one. The menu is entirely tapas, and while I didn’t try anything this time, the plates I saw at neighboring tables looked well-presented, high-quality, and delicious.

I’ll definitely be back to try the food, but based on my experience, I highly recommend this spot. And...

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE A TOURIST.. ITS SAFE TO SAY THESE PEOPLE TRIED TO STEAL FROM ME. The total came out to 146mil (tip included) and I paid with 3 50mil bills( 150 mil total) because I did not have change. My cousin and I handed the waiter the check and we went to the bathroom before we left when the waiter comes to us about 3 minutes later telling us we did not pay the correct amount and hands us the check with 1 50 mil bill and 2 5mil bills (60 mil total). I AM POSITIVE I PAID 150 MIL BECAUSE THE REASON I DID NOT PAY 146MIL WAS BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE CHANGE. In addition, because I am not from here I always hand the bills to my cousin to double count the amounts I put because she lives here. After this we speak to about 3 staff members who try to convince us that the waiter has been with the company for a long time until we speak to the manger we demand to see the cameras and the co owner tell us that the other owner has access and is out of the country. He asks us for our contact information to reach us after they confirm the cameras and let us go. They never contacted us again it’s safe to say THIS ESTABLISHMENT CLEARLY TRIED TO STEAL FROM US BY SWITCHING OUT THE BILLS. What kind of establishment would let someone they claim didn’t pay the full amount just leave like that and never reach them again? ESPAÑOL: NO VENGAS AQUÍ SI ERES UN TURISTA... ES SEGURO DECIR QUE ESTA GENTE TRATÓ DE ROBARME. El total salió a 146 mil (propina incluida) y pagué con 3 billetes de 50 mil (150 mil en total) porque no tenía cambio. Mi primo y yo le entregamos la cuenta al mesero y fuimos al baño antes de irnos cuando el mesero se acerca a nosotros unos 3 minutos después y nos dice que no pagamos la cantidad correcta y nos entrega la cuenta con un billete de 1 50 mil y 2 5 mil billetes (60 mil en total). SOY POSITIVO PAGÉ 150 MIL PORQUE LA RAZÓN POR LA QUE NO PAGÉ 146MIL FUE PORQUE NO TENÍA CAMBIO. Además, como yo no soy de aquí, siempre le paso los billetes a mi prima para que cuente dos veces las cantidades que pongo porque ella vive aquí. Después de esto, hablamos con unos 3 miembros del personal que intentan convencernos de que el mesero ha estado en la empresa durante mucho tiempo hasta que hablamos con el gerente, exigimos ver las cámaras y el copropietario nos dice que el otro propietario tiene acceso. y está fuera del país. Nos pide nuestra información de contacto para comunicarse con nosotros después de que confirmen las cámaras y nos dejen ir. Nunca volvieron a contactarnos, es seguro decir que ESTE ESTABLECIMIENTO CLARAMENTE INTENTÓ ROBARNOS CAMBIANDO LAS FACTURAS. ¿Qué tipo de establecimiento dejaría que alguien que, según ellos, no pagó el monto total, se vaya así y nunca vuelva a...

Friendly staff but very inattentive , you literally need to go looking for someone when you want to order drinks or food. Ordered 3 dishes, 2 were average flavor but the Choriburger was the worst burger I’ve ever tasted and I had two bites of 1 of 3 burgers and couldn’t eat more and I’m not too picky, the server asked if I liked it and I said no but no alternative item was offered as a replacement free of charge. Beautiful atmosphere, well dressed and friendly people, good drinks and music.

Ok, I spent $379,000 on two of us and felt I could have made a better decision.

I suggest they train their staff to be more attentive to the tables and please remove the Choriburger and upgrade to something more flavorful. It would help your business...