Barrio Garden Grove — Restaurant in Garden Grove

Wow… just speechless I hate to leave such a negative review since I hear the food is good but I’ve never had such a terrible restaurant interaction. We were in from Chicago visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and grandson and they were excited to take us to a fun outdoor venue. I waited at least five minutes at the window while the young woman was on the phone, without her ever acknowledging me. While paying, I said (kindly, I thought) “I would normally tip but you kept me waiting such a long time”. She responded that she’d been on the phone with her boss and I didn’t need to tell her that and I just said that I thought she should know. I assumed the interaction was over and done but when I picked up the food she leaned out the window saying “I hope you learn some manners because you’re a very rude woman”. When I objected, she then told me I should never come back and slammed down the takeout window. I asked at the other window to speak to the manager and she called “Stan” (or pretended to call him?) to tell him a “rude lady wanted to tell him how rude she was”. She wouldn’t let me talk to him so…. Obviously, threw out the food because, given that interaction, who knows? Seems like some basic customer service etiquette needs to be taught. Acknowledge the customer and if you make them wait, an apology goes a long way. I’m also guessing her boss wouldn’t have wanted her to ignore a customer even if she was on the phone with him. Hope she was just having a very bad day and that this aggressive behavior...

Barrio Korean-Filipino BBQ offers a unique dining experience that blends the best of both worlds. I recently tried their 2 BBQ pork skewers with steamed rice and Filipino atchara, paired with a refreshing calamansi slushy.

The BBQ pork skewers were bursting with flavor, though a bit tougher than expected. However, the rich marinade more than made up for it. The steamed rice was a perfect complement, and the Filipino atchara added a tangy, crunchy element to the meal.

The calamansi slushy was a delightful treat, offering a sweet and sour taste that perfectly balanced the savory flavors of the main course.

The service was exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff. The overall experience at Barrio Korean-Filipino BBQ was superb, making it a great spot for those looking to try something new...

This place is kind of hard to find

I was leaving the gym in Cerritos and typed in healthy food spots and this place popped up.

If you’ve read my other post you know I’m all about trying a new random place I see on the internet. 😂

The meals looked a little on the smaller side so I grabbed two and some Lumpia.

I am glad I grabbed both! Many both of these meals were so full of flavor. I could not stop eating them. I planned to take one of them home but I did not I ate both sitting right in front of this restaurant.

The set up of this spot is so cool there are several other restaurants inside this area. It’s such. Cool set up great for parties and celebrations.

Next time I’m in the area I’ll be sure to stop by and check out a few of the...