Toadstool Bar — Restaurant in South Gate

It’s a dive bar that is never empty with locals. Think of union workers and middle-aged Latino men and women stopping by after work for a shot-and-a-beer and couple of rounds of pool all the while a Dodger game is on the tv and the jukebox is either playing classic rock or classic Mexican corridos. It’s not the type of bar you come to and order an Old-Fashioned or a Whiskey Sour either. Order that and the bartender will most likely give a polite look like “wtf did you just order?”. It’s the quick margarita and a Jack-and-Coke type of bar. CASH ONLY! They do happen to have an ATM inside which is very considerate of them.

I highly recommend the Long-Island’s here because they pack ‘em with quite a punch and they hit you right away. This bar is a hole-in-wall full of regulars and locals but you won’t feel unwelcome here should you find yourself in the need for a...

To the owner: the bar tender who closed on oct 4 going to 5th was the worst bartender i have ever experienced at this establishment. absolutely unproffesional old chola, had the worst attitude got in a fight with a customer towards the end of the night to the point where people had to get involved and seperate them, flipped everyone off, and afterwards literally started pushing people out of the bar when it was closing which is technically assault, you dont put your hands on people let alone paying customers. I dont how the hell this bartender got hired but my god was it a bad experience. I will definetly be taking a break...

Amazing place, great music, great environment. Three pool tables with plenty of space to get a good shot. Local favorite, definitely a place that make memories. Cash only so be ready. Plenty of rooms for parties and tvs all around. And my favorite of all they have A PARKING LOT!! Amazing people love Cindy, amazing times she’ll definitely make you...