Tempo Cantina - Brea

4.1

1397 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*

Tempo Cantina brings Latin flavor to Orange County and Los Angeles from creative founder and owner MR.TEMPO.
Come for the atmosphere, but stay for the food. You will find all of your favorite Latin dishes infused with Asian flavors. Join us Happy Hour everyday, Weekend Brunch or Taco Tuesday for a dining experience like you’ve never experienced before!

Additional information

Location
1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
Phone number
(714) 529-2900
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–01:00 Sat 22:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Not Cadillac, GrandezaUSD 17.00
Señor de los Cielos, fresh lime, organic agave, fresh lemon & orange w/ a side shot of Grandeza mini bottle
Gardez MargaritaUSD 14.00
Mango-pineapple-serrano infused Tequila, Organic agave, fresh lemon, tajin, garnished w/ fresh fruit, tajin rim. Voted people's choice
Classic Rocks MargaritaUSD 14.00
Señor de los Cielos, w/ fresh lime, organic agave, fresh lemon & orange, Tajin rim
Smokey MargaritaUSD 14.00
Los Javis Mezcal, fresh lime, organic agave, Tajin rim. Your choice of lime, tamarindo or cucumber
Spicy DuckyUSD 14.00
Serrano infused Tequila, fresh lime, organic agave, watermelon, Tajin rim
House Special MargaritaUSD 14.00
Cucumber, mango, tamarindo, pomegranate, strawberry or watermelon
Skinny MargaritaUSD 14.00
Señor de los Cielos, fresh lime, organic agave, soda water
El PeligrosoUSD 15.00
Don Julio Reposado combined w/ Blue Curacao, fresh lime, organic agave. Served w/ Tajin rim & orange slice
Mia's MargaritaUSD 14.00
Mango-Pineapple-Serrano infused Tequila, organic agave, watermelon juice, fresh lemon, Tajin, garnished w/ fresh fruit, and tajin rim
Margarita FlightUSD 25.00
Cucumber, watermelon, pomegranate, Gardez, mango
Large Belly (Aka Avocado) MargaritaUSD 15.00
Muddled Avocado, fresh lime, organic agave, combined w/ Herradura Reposado & Cointreau. Served w/ a Tajin rim & garnished w/ micro cilantro

No Mames Martini

Perfectly blended w/ real fruits

Mango HabaneroUSD 14.00
MangoUSD 14.00

Mas Chingon

Add an extra shot of Tequila Señor de los Cielos for $5

La TusaUSD 15.00
Gold sugar rimmed Martini glass with cotton candy, gin, St. Germain, simple syrup, lemon juice and champagne
CarajilloUSD 12.00
Liquor 43, Rum, espresso shot & our secret ingredient garnished with a rosemary sprig
Royalty SangriaUSD 13.00
Spiced Rum, Red Wine, orange, pineapple, cinnamon & our secret ingredient
El GuapoUSD 13.00
Serrano infused Tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, muddled cucumber & serrano, Tajin rim
Craft Paloma (Keep the Glass / Jarrito)USD 13.00
Señor de los Cielos, Giffards Pamplemousse, fresh lime, grapefruit juice, organic agave, and a splash of bubbles. Served w/ a salted rim
Chingon Michelada BeerUSD 12.00
Clamato, secret sauce, mexican candy stick & your choice of Mr. Tempo Lager or Mr. Tempo Clara Beer
Miche MangoUSD 12.00
Fresh lime, mango puree, house-made mexican candy w/ your choice of Mr. Tempo Lager or Mr. Tempo Clara Beer. Served w/ a Tajin rim & tamarindo stick
MojitoUSD 12.00
Rum, fresh lime, mint, simple syrup, bitters, soda water
Piña Para La NiñaUSD 12.00
Serrano infused Tequila, organic agave, fresh lime, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, pineapple, Tajin rim
Bandera FlightUSD 11.00
Sangrita, Tequila, fresh lime
Dealer's ChoiceUSD 14.00
Leave it to our bartender to surprise you w/ something unique & delicious

Table Side: Hickory Smoked

DC Table-Side Old FashionedUSD 17.00
Buffalo Trace, Amaro Luxardo, Maple syrup, Angostura bitter, Orange bitter, and Peychaud's bitter w/ orange peel
Grandeza Margarita SmokedUSD 20.00
Señor de los Cielos, fresh lime, organic agave, fresh lemon & orange w/ a side shot of Grandeza mini bottle
Carajillo SmokedUSD 18.00
Liquor 43, Rum, espresso shot & our secret ingredient garnished with a rosemary sprig

Shots

WatermelonUSD 8.00
CucumberUSD 8.00
Mexican LollipopUSD 8.00

Signature Cocktails

GianniUSD 14.00
Tito's Vodka, Licor 43, Blue Curacao, Orgeat liquor, fresh lime & simple syrup, garnished with dragon fruit
La ReinaUSD 12.00
Flor de Caña Rum, Watermelon purée, creme de cacao, simple syrup & fresh lemon, garnished with dragon fruit and queen crown
Valió VerdeUSD 12.00
Rum, fresh lime, melon liqueur and simple syrup, garnished with mint bouquet and dehydrated lime wheel
The God FatherUSD 15.00
Serrano infused tequila, Blue Curacao, fresh lime and agave, served with a Tajin rim, garnished with dehydrated pineapple and serrano slices
ManiacoUSD 12.00
Señor de los Cielos, fresh lime, simple syrup, Los Javis Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, and a pinch of malt salt
OC MuleUSD 12.00
Ketel One Oranje Vodka, fresh lime, orange bitters, Ginger puree
Mr. Tempo MuleUSD 12.00
Señor de los Cielos, fresh lime, Ginger puree, angostura bitters
InfernoUSD 12.00
Habanero infused Vodka, fresh lime, pomegranate, pineapple & simple syrup. Served w/ a sugar rim
Basil GimletUSD 12.00
Hendrick's Gin, fresh lime, simple syrup, Luxardo Maraschino, fresh basil
Una LadyUSD 12.00
Empress Gin, fresh lime, simple syrup, w/ muddled mint & cucumber, topped w/ tonic water
Whiskey SmashUSD 12.00
Whiskey, fresh lime, simple syrup, mint, peychaud's bitters
The GiorgioUSD 12.00
Ketel One Oranje Vodka, fresh lime, simple syrup, orange bitters w/ muddled rosemary & cucumbers
Mula MezcaleraUSD 12.00
Los Javis Mezcal, fresh lime, Ginger puree, angostura bitters
Luis MuleUSD 12.00
Tito's Vodka, fresh lime, Ginger puree

Classic Cocktails

Old FashionedUSD 13.00
Old Forester Bourbon, Amaro, maple syrup, orange, angostura bitters, and peychaud's bitters w/ orange peel
Mas Chingon Old FashionedUSD 15.00
Bulleit Rye, Knob Creek Whiskey, peychaud's & angostura bitters and secret ingredient
Oaxaca Old FashionedUSD 13.00
Señor de los Cielos, Los Javis Mezcal, organic agave, orange & peychaud's bitters w/ orange & lemon peel
Whiskey SourUSD 12.00
Whiskey, fresh lemon, simple syrup, egg whites, angostura bitters

Draft Beer

Ashland Blackberry Lemonade SeltzerUSD 7.00
Baja Brewing Por Favor IPAUSD 7.00
Punta Baja LagerUSD 6.00
Avery White RascalUSD 6.00
Strummers ViennaUSD 6.00
Stone Buenaveza LagerUSD 6.00
Coors LightUSD 5.00
Alesmith 0.394USD 7.00
Stone Tangerine ExpressUSD 7.00
Carretera IPAUSD 7.00
Juneshine Blood Orange MintUSD 7.00
Mother Earth Cali Cream AleUSD 7.00

Bottled Beer

Mr. Tempo ClaraUSD 5.00
Mr. Tempo Light LagerUSD 5.00
Mr. Tempo IPAUSD 5.00
Mr. Tempo NegraUSD 5.00
PacificoUSD 5.00
CoronaUSD 5.00
Corona LightUSD 5.00
Tecate LightUSD 6.00
BohemiaUSD 6.00
XX LagerUSD 6.00

Beer Buckets

Mr. Tempo Beer BucketUSD 25.00
Mix and Match 6 of your favorite Mr. Tempo Beers. Choice of Mr. Tempo Light Lager, Clara, Negra and IPA

What 1,397 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Tempo Cantina in Brea offers "fun, delicious, and entertaining" experiences with "great food and drinks." Known for its vibrant ambiance, it's a hit for "happy hour" and celebrations. While the "music is loud," making conversation challenging, the "energetic vibe" and "attentive service" ensure a memorable dining adventure.

1,397 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Overall just ok- our service was not great- our server didn’t seem very friendly or interested in being there! Kinda dampened the experience! Also didn’t like they had a photographer come by who insisted we take several pictures so they could come back and try to sell us for $20 each picture! Yuck! Really not a good look
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desiree
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Usually tempo is great, not sure what changed. Our server Diego was great. But the host and who I assume was the manager was quite rude to us. We were sat almost an hour after our reservation time and barely received an apology for the inconvenience. Not going back.
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Bryan
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place to eat the food was good and ambiance was nice
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Deanna VIP
Tahoe4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service. We will be back!
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carla VIP
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I frequently visit the Downey location, but had not been to Brea. I found the same wonderful service delicious food and warm welcome.
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Valeria
Orange County2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It took 30 minutes for a server to come and take our order. The food was semi warm, the food value has just gone bad
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Neal
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was Date Night and Me and Shawty been looking forward to it all week. We will definitely be making Tempo one of our Monthly Dateee nights with you Guys!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful. The seating was quick. The food was delicious. Our table tried birria tacos, the salmon plate and sushi. The portions were generous for the price. We were there for a special celebration and the staff made us feel welcome and made our dining experience truly special.
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Kathy
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tempo is a fun energetic restaurant. Everyone enjoyed their food. From the Chocolate Mole Taco's, Korean Taco's, Enchilada's , Birria Tacos, to the Crunchy Sushi Roll everything was delicious. We sat on the patio where we found it easier to enjoy our conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Very attentive. The drinks were on point for happy hour!!!
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FAQs

Tempo Cantina - Brea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 529-2900.

Tempo Cantina - Brea is rated 4.1 stars by 1397 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

Phone number
(714) 529-2900
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–01:00 Sat 22:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Tempo Cantina - Brea

Make a booking

Additional information

Tequila & Mezcal Flights

Tequila Flight #MuerdemeElChileUSD 15.00

Bandera FlightUSD 10.00

Margarita FlightUSD 25.00

Margaritas

Not Cadillac, GrandezaUSD 17.00

Gardez MargaritaUSD 14.00

Classic Rocks MargaritaUSD 14.00

Smokey MargaritaUSD 14.00

Spicy DuckyUSD 14.00

House Special MargaritaUSD 14.00

Skinny MargaritaUSD 14.00

El PeligrosoUSD 15.00

Mia's MargaritaUSD 14.00

Margarita FlightUSD 25.00

Large Belly (Aka Avocado) MargaritaUSD 15.00

No Mames Martini

Mango HabaneroUSD 14.00

MangoUSD 14.00

Mas Chingon

La TusaUSD 15.00

CarajilloUSD 12.00

Royalty SangriaUSD 13.00

El GuapoUSD 13.00

Craft Paloma (Keep the Glass / Jarrito)USD 13.00

Chingon Michelada BeerUSD 12.00

Miche MangoUSD 12.00

MojitoUSD 12.00

Piña Para La NiñaUSD 12.00

Bandera FlightUSD 11.00

Dealer's ChoiceUSD 14.00

Table Side: Hickory Smoked

DC Table-Side Old FashionedUSD 17.00

Grandeza Margarita SmokedUSD 20.00

Carajillo SmokedUSD 18.00

Shots

WatermelonUSD 8.00

CucumberUSD 8.00

Mexican LollipopUSD 8.00

Signature Cocktails

GianniUSD 14.00

La ReinaUSD 12.00

Valió VerdeUSD 12.00

The God FatherUSD 15.00

ManiacoUSD 12.00

OC MuleUSD 12.00

Mr. Tempo MuleUSD 12.00

InfernoUSD 12.00

Basil GimletUSD 12.00

Una LadyUSD 12.00

Whiskey SmashUSD 12.00

The GiorgioUSD 12.00

Mula MezcaleraUSD 12.00

Luis MuleUSD 12.00

Classic Cocktails

Old FashionedUSD 13.00

Mas Chingon Old FashionedUSD 15.00

Oaxaca Old FashionedUSD 13.00

Whiskey SourUSD 12.00

Draft Beer

Ashland Blackberry Lemonade SeltzerUSD 7.00

Baja Brewing Por Favor IPAUSD 7.00

Punta Baja LagerUSD 6.00

Avery White RascalUSD 6.00

Strummers ViennaUSD 6.00

Stone Buenaveza LagerUSD 6.00

Coors LightUSD 5.00

Alesmith 0.394USD 7.00

Stone Tangerine ExpressUSD 7.00

Carretera IPAUSD 7.00

Juneshine Blood Orange MintUSD 7.00

Mother Earth Cali Cream AleUSD 7.00

Bottled Beer

Mr. Tempo ClaraUSD 5.00

Mr. Tempo Light LagerUSD 5.00

Mr. Tempo IPAUSD 5.00

Mr. Tempo NegraUSD 5.00