Tempo Cantina - Brea

3.7 (1377)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821

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Tempo Cantina - Brea

3.7

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Brea / La Habra

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

*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

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

Location
1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
Area
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
E. Imperial Hwy & Randolph Ave
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Guac & ChipsUSD 10.00
Freshly made guacamole & Chips
Tinga TaquitosUSD 10.00
Chicken-filled taquitos topped with pickled onions and cotija cheese. Served with lime crema, serrano sauce, and chipotle aioli.
NachosUSD 10.00
Nachos topped with tomatillo cream sauce, melted mozzarella, cotija, and cheddar, finished with jalapeños, pico de gallo, lime crema, avocado purée, and beans. Add protein + 5 | Asada, Chicken, Birria, or Pork Belly
Chorizo Beans & Cheese DipUSD 10.00
Warm queso with chorizo and beans, served with chips.
Southwestern ChimichangasUSD 10.00
Black beans, corn, grilled chicken, spinach, jack cheese, and jalapeños. Served with romaine lettuce, sour cream, cotija cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and a side of habanero salsa.
Shrimp CevicheUSD 10.00
Shrimp, red onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, and avocado tossed in clamato sauce, served with tostadas on the side.

Taco Tuesday

TacosUSD 4.00
Asada, Chicken, Pastor

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3.7

(1377)

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.2Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Orange County
Good for groups
North Orange County
Good for groups
North Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

1,377 Reviews

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Cindy
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The experience was good. The food was decent and they had great options of Margarita pitchers. The ribeye tacos and the seafood tower was my favorite. The only downfall is that the music is so so loud that you cannot hear the people across from you. They do go around taking the whole group and individual pictures, to them later on sell them back to you for $25 for the experience. This is for each picture. It’s cool to have that option at a restaurant, especially if you’re going on a date or a special occasion.
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Roni
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on 6 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It is under new management and wasn’t open for lunch
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Shayla Gold
Los Angeles30 reviews
1.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
This is Tempo Urban Kitchen. Not Tempo Cantina. They have no liquor license, but show pictures of margaritas in the Open Table photos. Not cool. We didn’t end up staying for food. Hugely disappointing.
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Prince
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 29 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant use to be cool and trendy, its now a shell of it self and the availability of it shows. It use to be so full and lively, now this spot is dead. Rip tempo catina
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Jefferson
Los Angeles6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. Service was great. Plenty of parking at the plaza the restaurant is located at. Food prices are a bit high. I didn’t try the cocktails but they sounded good.
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Cheryn
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Todo me gustó ! La comida deliciosa solo que estábamos en la mesa y llegaron a darnos los menús 25 min después y las mesas al lado si los atendieron tuve que levantarme a decirles que me lleven el menú ! Pero de verdad la muchacha cuando ya nos atendió fue súper amable
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Sara
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on 10 May 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had reservations so when we arrived, it took over 5 minutes to be acknowledged when we were in the front of the hostess stand. Employees just walked by us and the hostess was in the food line caught snacking on food. We finally got sat and it took over 5 minutes to be asked what we’d like to drink. She forgot to ask my husband what he wanted before walking away. She brought the wrong drinks when she came back. We ordered our dinner and when it arrived, everyone got their food except my husband. She forgot to put it in! We didn’t know that until we were all done with our food and he still hadn’t gotten his! Never got our drinks refilled. She promised to take his food off the hills under she forgot and she still charged us! What a terrible experience especially for the price. We will never come again and let the community know as well.
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jonathan
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amily was amazing. Great attitude and great service. A beautiful young lady
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Darrin
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, and the service was excellent. Prices are a little steep, but it is hard to deliver excellent food and service without a top-tier cost.
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Tammy Gold
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here and the food was delicious. We ordered the Nachos, tacos, tomatillo enchiladas, and the breakfast burrito and everything was fire ! The server was on it she took care of everything. The vibe is super fun It was definitely a good time
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Additional information

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

Location
1060 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
Area
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
E. Imperial Hwy & Randolph Ave
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

6 March 2024
Tempo Cantina to move into former Taps space in Brea with new concept
The former Taps Fish House in Brea will reopen as Fish Market Mr. Tempo. The new space will combine a fish market, sushi bar, steakhouse and Mexican restaurant under one roof.
Published in Orange County Register

FAQs

Weekend brunch, especially Sunday, is a guest favorite, and Taco Tuesday is a featured, themed night worth trying.

Yes, the menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian section with dishes like Cheese Enchiladas, Roasted Veggies Tacos, Crispy Avocado Tacos, and Tacos de la Sierra (Bean & Cheese).

Tempo Cantina is a neon‑soaked, high‑energy spot with graffiti art, TVs at the bar, and a clubby, photo‑friendly vibe that many guests describe as fun and lively.

Many guests report generous portions, several call items like the wet/Surf & Turf burrito very large, and others describe the overall portions as ample for the price.

Tempo Cantina - Brea is open Monday–Wednesday 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Thursday–Friday 11:00 am–1:00 am; Saturday 10:00 am–1:00 am; and Sunday 10:00 am–10:00 pm. Join them for Happy Hour every day, Weekend Brunch, and Taco Tuesday.

The Queza Birria tacos are a standout, birria-style tacos appear on the menu and multiple guests single out birria preparations as a favorite.

Yes, Tempo Cantina's late‑night, chic vibe and cocktail program make it a fun choice for a casual date night, and several guests report visiting with partners and enjoying the experience.

Yes, Tempo Cantina serves alcohol, with a full drinks program that includes cocktails and margaritas, draft beers (Pacifico, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial), shots, and well spirits.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate for Tempo Cantina - Brea.

Yes, Tempo Cantina offers a dedicated Happy Hour menu and themed nights such as Taco Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday, featuring cocktails, draft beers, shots and a selection of bar-food items.

Tempo Cantina has an indoor dining room with comfortable booths, a lively bar area, and an outdoor patio where many guests choose to sit.

Tempo Cantina really shines for Weekend Brunch and Taco Tuesday, the owner highlights both, guests praise Sunday brunch as a pleasant morning pick and say evenings tend to be livelier.

Yes, guests frequently describe Tempo Cantina as family-friendly and say it’s pleasing for kids, making it a welcoming spot for family outings and weekend brunches.

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Tempo Cantina - Brea

3.7

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Brea / La Habra

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Tempo Cantina - Brea

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Tempo Cantina - Brea

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

Food

Guac & ChipsUSD 10.00

Tinga TaquitosUSD 10.00

NachosUSD 10.00

Chorizo Beans & Cheese DipUSD 10.00

Southwestern ChimichangasUSD 10.00

Shrimp CevicheUSD 10.00

Taco Tuesday

TacosUSD 4.00

Reviews

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Additional information

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