Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

4.6

1182 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Romantic

Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 268-4177
Website
https://www.luminariasrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or planning a business event, we welcome you to Luminarias. Our experienced special events team is dedicated to making your next corporate event, wedding reception, quinceñera, social gathering or private party unforgettable.

Location
3500 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Neighborhood
Monterey Park
Cross street
Corporate Center Drive
Parking details
Luminarias offers complimentary valet parking as well as self-parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Thanksgiving Four-Course Brunch Experience! $75
Nov 28, 2024 only
This Thanksgiving, treat your loved ones to an unforgettable feast at Luminarias! We’ll be offering a Four-Course Brunch Menu featuring appetizers, salad, and desserts to share, plus a plethora of plated entrées, including Fried Chicken & Waffles and our Thanksgiving Turkey Special. Adults $75, Children $25, Bottomless Mimosas $30. *A la carte menu not available during Brunch.
Christmas Day Four-Course Brunch Experience! $75
Dec 25, 2024 only
This Christmas, gift your loved ones a memorable get-together at Luminarias! We’ll be offering a festive Four-Course Brunch Menu featuring appetizers, salad, and desserts to share, plus a plated entrée just for you, like our signature French Toast or Fried Chicken & Waffles. Adults $75, Children $25, Bottomless Mimosas $30. *A la carte menu will not be available during Brunch.

Popular dishes

Cute-Cumbre$8.00
Absolut Vodka, St-Germain, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil, Mint, Cucumber, Sparkling Win
One in a Melon$8.00
Patron Silver Tequila, Lime, Watermelon, a Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt, Mint, Dehydrated Lime
Rum Away with Me$8.00
Soul Cachaça, Passion Fruit, Coconut, Fresh Lime Juice, Filthy Maraschino Cherry
Old Fashioned$8.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Homemade Old-Fashioned Syrup, Orange Bitters, Filthy Cocktail Cherry
Dave's Margarita$8.00
Camarena Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

Beer

Samuel Adams$4.00
(Seasonal)
Blue Moon$4.00
(Belgian White 5.4%)
Michelob Ultra$4.00
(Light Lager 4.2%)
Angel City$4.00
(IPA 6.1%)

Wines by the Glass

Benvolio, Prosecco, Friuli, ITA$7.00
Friuli, ITA
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio$7.00
Friuli, ITA
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria Private Bin$7.00
Marlborough, NZL
Sea Sun By Caymus, CA$7.00
CA
Rose, The Beach by Whispering Angel$7.00
Provence, FRA
Pinot Noir, Sea Sun by Caymus$7.00
CA
Cabernet, Hess Maverick Ranches$7.00
Paso Robles, CA
Red Blend, Conundrum by Caymus$7.00
CA

Bites

Zucchini Fritters$9.00
fried zucchini, nori serrano ranch
Chicken Mole Sliders$10.00
Sesame Seed Bun, Queso
Beef Birria Empanadas$9.00
corn masa, oaxaca cheese, pickled red onions, consommé
Guacamole$7.00
avocado, lime, cilantro, onions, cotija, chicharrónes
Grilled Oysters$10.00
garlic butter, parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon, chicharrónes crumble
Duck Fat Fries$8.00
roasted garlic, fine herbs
Chilled Oysters
East and west coast, ancho chili cocktail sauce, pink peppercorn & champagne mignonette
- EACH$2.00
- 1/2 DOZEN$11.00
Grilled Skewers
Mix and match your choice of Grilled Skewers marinated in ginger, garlic, soy and served with pickled red onions and chimichurri
- Steak $6.00
- Chicken $6.00
- Mushroom $6.00
- Harissa Shrimp $6.00
- Beeler's Bacon $6.00
- Your Choice of Four$22.00

What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Gabriel Valley
Best Ambiance
San Gabriel Valley
Best Value
San Gabriel Valley
Innovative
San Gabriel Valley
Healthy
San Gabriel Valley
Great for outdoor dining
San Gabriel Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events offers a "beautiful view" and a "great ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "delicious drinks," though service can be inconsistent. The patio seating is a highlight, and the brunch, especially with bottomless mimosas, is highly recommended.

1,182 Reviews

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nelthy
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time in this restaurant. The food and the service were spectacular. I fully recommend it if you are in the area
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Jerry
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was really good time going. enjoyed the view, the food, and the service. It was my first time going and i will for sure go again!
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Lindsay
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience from beginning to end! Hidden LA gem, perfect for a birthday get together!
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Graciela
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place for brunch. My husband and I had our first date there in 1978. We were married in 1979. We decided to celebrate our 45th Anniversary at Luminarias with my children and grandchildren. We had a blast! Thank you to everyone at Luminarias as they made it very special to us.
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Maria
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food by chef Alendra was tasty but menu in my opinion needs to be expanded
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Frank
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service good vibes. I’m planning to celebrate my birthday
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food can be a bit better hardly any flavor Steak was not cook how we asked very greasy But was a nice experience Idk if I would try it again .
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Cesar
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very bad service not happy at all ..the waitress was not on point
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Alicia
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, and service exceeded our expectations. The drinks were well crafted and delicious. The cornbread appetizer is to die for! Our starters and entrees were so good and the portion size was a lot. We could not finish it all. We will definitely be back really soon.
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Stephanie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was BEAUTIFUL and food was good. The issue was the wait time for drinks and food. Our server was very nice and started out great but then disappeared for extended amounts of time several times. We were never asked if we wanted anything else, never asked if we wanted another round of drinks. It felt like we were forgotten about. I was able to flag him down to ask for a beer and even that took an extended amount of time to get to the table. He then disappeared again and we had to sit and keep an eye out to flag him down to get the check. I asked him if they were short staffed and he said "no. It's just a little crazy on Fridays and we have a alot of walk ins that we have to take" . If this is the reason service time is poor it is not the waiters and staff fault that management runs it this way. The restaurant needs to staff more runners and bar tenders to keep things moving.. I am not an impatient person but the wait time to recieve drinks and food was absolutely ridiculous.
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FAQs

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events is rated 4.6 stars by 1182 OpenTable diners.

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

3500 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Additional information

Cross street
Corporate Center Drive
Neighborhood
Monterey Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Luminarias offers complimentary valet parking as well as self-parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.luminariasrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 268-4177
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or planning a business event, we welcome you to Luminarias. Our experienced special events team is dedicated to making your next corporate event, wedding reception, quinceñera, social gathering or private party unforgettable.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card

Thanksgiving Four-Course Brunch Experience! $75

Christmas Day Four-Course Brunch Experience! $75

Steak

Chicken

Chicken Skewer

WELL DRINKS

VODKA$5.00

GIN$5.00

RUM$5.00

TEQUILA$5.00

BOURBON$5.00

WHISKEY$5.00

Cocktails

Cute-Cumbre$8.00

One in a Melon$8.00

Rum Away with Me$8.00

Old Fashioned$8.00

Dave's Margarita$8.00

Beer

Samuel Adams$4.00

Blue Moon$4.00

Michelob Ultra$4.00

Angel City$4.00

Wines by the Glass

Benvolio, Prosecco, Friuli, ITA$7.00

Pinot Grigio, Benvolio$7.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria Private Bin$7.00

Sea Sun By Caymus, CA$7.00

Rose, The Beach by Whispering Angel$7.00

Pinot Noir, Sea Sun by Caymus$7.00

Cabernet, Hess Maverick Ranches$7.00

Red Blend, Conundrum by Caymus$7.00

Bites

Zucchini Fritters$9.00

Chicken Mole Sliders$10.00

Beef Birria Empanadas$9.00

Guacamole$7.00

Grilled Oysters$10.00

Duck Fat Fries$8.00

Chilled Oysters

Grilled Skewers

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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