Maguey's Sports Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Commerce

Came for a Thursday 80's night. DJ stuck to a decent routine but his execution was fairly poor, think Apple music with a fader. Also the entrance was unadvertised $10, which may be expected but still good to have a heads up. Parking looks a little sketchy against the industrial street but passable in L.A. standards.

Unassuming bar looks closed in the front, as you enter through the side. Charming outdoor patio space which was heavily underutilized, I'm not sure of the ordnance but definitely would benefit from a 2nd DJ playing different genre or a 2nd outdoor bar. The actual bar inside is fairly big which leads me to believe they either cater to full crowds at some point or really enjoy ample bar size for their bartenders.

Friends said they thought the drinks were a bit overpriced. I feel they could've promoted the drink specials and the theme better. They had like 6 TV screens affixed throughout the bar but they were all off, use your marketing and get me excited to drink, maybe like $3 beers before 10pm or something, at least then I could understand the cover charge.

There is an attached table space they've cleared out for a dance floor which I really enjoyed. The lighting could've been better, went from dive to dungeon real quick and ambience is so important, I believe the glow of the TV screens illuminating some drink specials and the 80s theme could've went a long way to promote the experience. For this particular night which was a themed dance event.

I'd rate: dimly lit dive that happens to have a floor where dancing may occur if you like the music.

Most likely an off night, I can imagine a game night with plenty of seating and TVs on and outdoor...

It was very quiet when I walked in, I blame that on being 2pm on a Tuesday, and it took a while to get someone out to help me but they are all very friendly. None of the beers on tap were available, which is a bummer, but they had four bottled options. $2.50 bud light on Tuesday if that’s your beer (it wasn’t mine so I can’t say I took advantage of it)

Pool table has probably seen better days lol but it works for the most part. It’s also $1.50, compared to the $1 that most other tables are.

Regardless of all it’s quirks, I don’t mind it.

Update: They only accept cash. ATM fee is $3 Bear that in mind when stopping.

I subsequently found out that the toilet had a pen holding the seat onto it and I truly just had to get out of there at that point. Lol

So, I think the staff was amazing but whoever owns it sure as hell isn’t...

First of All they double dip'd on my expense $800 for a band that I paid for, charging a cover to see the entertainment that I paid for. Lieing to my guest; that they brought and paid for the entertainment (which they didn't) Secondly they were in cahoots with the band Nowhere Fast tribute to the Smiths & Morrissey so they can get paid for a mediocre performance. I've been to many dive bars but this one wins the award, upping the drink prices because of the Band that I brought in. This bar makes you feel as though your in Tijuana in a fichera bar. PLUS IT'S DIRTY ewww... They...