Nativo - Los Angeles (CA)

4 /5 Marious Vicont: Nativo is a small Spanish tapas joint off a side street in Highland Park. The paella sampler was well done—seafood was fresh, saffron flavor was balanced, and the socarrat crust was crisp. I also tried a jamón croqueta and grilled octopus, both of which were flavorful. The wine list is modest but thoughtfully selected. The ambiance is dim and cozy, with candles and exposed brick. The only thing is noise — during peak hours it gets loud, but that’s part of the energy.

4 /5 Daniel Ledesma: Came here for some evening drinks on a Saturday. I saw a DJ event happening but at arrival around 10 PM it was relatively empty. Outdoor area looks really cool and spacious, however, but they did close it down 15 minutes after I arrived. The west coast IPA they had on tap was good, although the bartender did look like perhaps they werent the best at pouring draft beer. Overall a cool spot, just a quiet night on my visit.

4 /5 Daniel John: Cool atmosphere, we didn’t try the food but the cocktails were fine. Bartenders didn’t seem too interested in giving input or recommendations which you’d expect at a place like this, otherwise nice place to hang out.

5 /5 Pam G: Great place to meet up with friends for drinks. They have three different defined unique outdoor areas and there is more seating outside than inside. Even though it’s a bit cold to eat outside right now, they have heaters that make it comfortable. Their brisket and mushroom tacos are my food picks. And the Oaxacan milk punch is a seriously dangerous cocktail. I love it.

4 /5 Nate D. Suppanade: Came here for drinks and some light bites on a Saturday night. We got some nachos and taquitos to share for the table, very tasty and crispy! The cocktails were all really good and the bartenders can really just make anything you want. The inside has plenty of seating but outside has so much more! The outdoor space is really a vibe and there are so many different areas.