Loca Luna

To date we have never had a dish that we have not loved. We do not go there for the nightlife. We go with friends for the food. I have read many reviews about the nightlife... someday we will have to stick around later in the evening to experience what others are raving about. FAV TAPAS: Fish Tacos, Calamari, Ceviches & Ribs that melt off the bone. Pros: Best Tapas in TOWN! Cons: Waited a little while for drinks to be refilled more

I went to LL on Friday with a group of friends. It was not my first time so I pretty much knew what to expect- average food, decent drinks, good music and tons of people. Well, the music was good and that's about it. The food is still average and so were the drinks. There definitely weren't the same crowds as in the past so it seems as if people are heading elsewhere for their Friday nights. The worst part of the evening was the service. We had a group of about 10 people. Our server, Donnie, started out fine taking orders and getting us our drinks. That quickly ended, and Donnie was no where to be found. The last time I saw him, he took our water pitcher and disappeared. The water was never brought baack out, plates were never cleared and we were never offered the opportunity to order more drinks. We were there TO DRINK so this was really disappointing. By the time he finally made another appearance my buzz had started to wear off and I figured ordering another drink was pointless. I guess he figured that since we were a party of ten and he was guaranteed a 20 percent tip, he didn't owe us anything. Well he is the one that lost out because he would have received 20 percent of every extra drink we ordered. I doubt I will ever go to or recommend loca luna again. There are far too many places in the area where my group of girls and I can go for good food, fun and most importantly SERVICE. Pros: Live music is good and you can always dance Cons: Horrible service if you have more than 4 people in your party more

I love the music and dancing at Loca Luna. I also like that you can walk into the outdoor area and it is not so loud that you cannot talk. A great place for a night out! Pros: Always a good time! Cons: Far to drive from Canton more

What a great club to go out dancing. Only problem is, they keep all the doors shut and there's NO AIR in that place. As crowded as it is, that's ridiculous and I think it's going to cause them to lose a lot of business. Other than that, it's a very fun club! more

Loca Luna has a large facility including a long bar side, mobile tables and slim chairs indoors and outdoors that can be put away or moved easily to accomodate more space. There is a dance floor area next to a live band stage; giving an overall pleasant of a so called latin tropical experience. As for the drinks I warn you about the cost and taste. I paid 8.50 for a horrible tasteless Long Island Ice Tea cocktail and some new friends bought a pitcher of Saint Gria for 25.00 that tasted like ice water with a tint of grapey winey fruits. My goodness I have trouble paying my gas, fix me a real drink!! If you enjoy the tastes of drinks with satisfication don't ask for one here, because you will be embarrased how this bartender mixes a drink. My advice is don't go if you want to get ripped by someone making a killing off tabs that has no right making an expensive cocktail. more

IF ITS A CHEESY, DARK, BUFORD HIGHWAY STRIP CLUB YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WITH REALLY BAD FOOD THAT YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOREVER FOR, THEN LOCA LUNA HAS YOU COVERED. THEY DIDN'T GET ANYTHING RIGHT SINCE THEIR MOVE more

This place is now on Amsterdam near the Park. The small plates were great, we were seated promptly at the upper level. This made the craziness downstairs more tolerable, but it was a bit too hot. Downstairs, near the bar, there is a serious dating scene and the music (on the week-ends at least) is at full blast. The service was a bit slow, but generally OK. the mojitos were too sweet I thought. Pros: food Cons: the noise level more

BEST FOODIE EXPERIENCE! A group of 7 girlfriends went to this restaurant on 2/29/08. We had dinner reservations made through Open Table, yet I did call the actual restaurant the day before to ensure that this was honored. NO problems. PROS: (1) The food was fantastic. I am not a picky eater, but I can tell the difference between good food and great food and Loca Luna dishes were SUPERB! It was a large group so we tried many items yet didn't leave room desert. The calamari, butternut empanadas, spare ribs and spinach were my ultimate favorites. Everything on the table to eat was wonderful, fish taco, traditional empanadas, potatoes, flat iron steak, etc! (2) Peter the bartender; the best. I was compelled to give him an extra tip even though a customary tip was added to the table because of the size of our party. Thoughts of his Tropical mojito make me want to make the trip there now. (3) The vibe of the place is great as well. The band is a wonderful plus. (4) Our server was good and extra runners brought out most of our very large order quickly. CONS: (1) Bartender's drinks could be more consistent. If Peter didn?t make it, it wasn?t worth drinking, but I know who to go to for my drinks. (2) It rained that night so sitting outside was a little challenging due to some rain coming through their covering. I would usually pitch a fit about something like that, but the dining experience was so positive, who cares! BOTTOM LINE: Give Loca Luna a try. I have only been there once, but I will go again and hope to have another great experience. Pros: Excellent food, ambience and drinks Cons: ALL bartenders need to be trained by Peter for consistency more

I made a reservation for my birthday for a group. When I made the reservation all I was told was to get there a little bit early to secure the table. We got there and ordered drinks and appetizers. We had been there for about 30 minutes and the waitor rudely told us we had 15 more minutes to get up and leave. I asked why and he said that the we could only stay at the table for 45 minutes. At no point while I reserved the table was I told there was a time limit in sitting down and eating. The waitor crossed the line by saying "you can't just sit here and not order anything." Every person in my group had ordered food and drinks and the tab was huge! My friend waited an additional 15 minutes to see the manager and never got to see him. They almost ruined my birthday but we somewhere else. I went there because it supposedly is a latin scene and I am Latina. This is NOT a latin scene. It's more like Loca Gringos! I will never go there again. Pros: Nice decor Cons: Poor service more

Sorry, but I have been told that as a rule, employees are still encouraged to write reviews. This should make the critical reader wonder if any of the recent reviews can be trusted. Actually, besides my personal dissatisfaction, friends who have long stopped visiting as well and gave it another shot at the new local, have all said pretty much the same thing. Not such a cool late night vibe. The problem is the later crowd. Where does they come from anyway? Younger and a bit more more down and out is a fair description. Especially as it gets to be later on Fridays and Saturdays, it seems. Few older guest -- let's say over 30 -- who have reached a more discerning level of company will enjoy a crowd that is, well, a bit rough. While the food has maintained its quality, skip the later night plans here -- even though the bands are certainly OK. Oh, and be careful. There have been some crimes reported in the parking lot. How about some more security, please? Sorry, it's just too rough for the time being for this guy to hang out where I don't feel completely safe. more

I recently took my entire family to Loca Luna. This was the first time we were going there so wasn't sure what to expect. We were seated promptly ( on the patio) by the lady at the front desk. We realized that we preferred to be inside where the band was playing - so we requested that with Casey ( our server). Casey promptly gave us a great table ( which had been reserved for the owners). Casey is the best server we have had anywhere. He made our evening special. Right from asking us if this was our first time there to explaining the menu and the portion sizes etc .....everything was just perfect. The food was delicious ( we loved the Fish Tacos - I still have visions of the Caramel Flan) ..... all items were served very promptly ( within 10 minutes each time ). The music was great and we loved watching people dance. It was an extremely enjoyable evening and our family will be going there soon. Pros: delicious food, excellent service, dancing Cons: none for now more

Fun and exciting! Great place for large groups, affordable, and classy! you won't go wrong, especially with out of towners. Show them how the latin men and women dance! Pros: fun, fun ,fun Cons: none! more

Dance dance dance!!! Went there with friends for her birthday. Great atmosphere, very friendly people, and fun music selection. Comes very recommended and we do go back. Fun for many different age groups. I'm 22. Pros: Ambiance, Crowd, Drinks, Fun, Music Cons: none that I can remember more

which had known this yesterday. can't wait to go. last time i went the food was scrumptous: fish tacos, spicy potatoes, and others ....so tasty and decent portions. scene is cool. music live band. mixed crowd. unpretentious. some smoke-hope not at this location. Pros: great food-very tasty good size portions, good service Cons: smoke more

As to the previous two entries, Loca Luna is DEFINITELY NOT closed!!!! They are closed on Mondays though. When I stopped by for some drinks and tapas this past Friday, I stumbled upon a wrap party for the movie Get Low . They had a portion of the restaurant closed until 9:00 or so for the cast and crew. The cast that was there included Bill Murray, Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek. Loca Luna opened up the event after awhile and all the celebrities were very welcoming and approachable. While I didn't eat this time, I did get to have some cocktails with some really amazing actors. I got my photos taken too! Now that the patio walls are rolled up, I will be enjoying the Spring weather a lot at Loca Luna this Summer! Thanks again for a great evening! Pros: Food, music Fun Cons: None for me more

I went here this weekend for a Girls Night Out. I was wary of the whole tapas thing, having heard mixed reviews from someone who went to Pura Vida (and spent a fortune). So I was prepared to leave Loca broke and hungry but oh how I was surprised. I over ordered with a plate of fish tacos, an order of calamari and a Mojito. The food was served promptly, and very fresh, plus the portion sizes were great. After eating my share and passing plates around to others, we were all satisfied and none spent more than $30. The service was curteous and experienced, she promptly split the check 6 ways with gratuity included, which was very convenient. After dinner, we danced and laughed in the adjoining room with the live band. I felt like I was watching an episode of Dancing with the Stars or something, the regulars were grooving. This was the perfect way to spend an evening with a group of friends or even a date. Pros: Great prices, Large portions, See and be Scene! Cons: Tight dance floor/bar area more

I've taken small groups, I've taken large groups (my wedding party, in fact!). Management was helpful and courteous - even though I could tell he had a hundred things going on. The service has always been incredible, the food too! This is by far one of the best places in Atlanta to take a date, a group of friends, out of town guests, whatever. The patio is gorgeous and the people watching is first rate. Go... go now. Pros: the food really is amazing; the patio Cons: unless you think drunk people making a spectacle of themselves is a con... I can't think of a thing more

I will definitely return to Loca Luna very soon after my latest experience there over the holiday weekend. I brought a friend who had never been there before who I promised a good experience and tasty food. What we got was beyond our expectations....Delectable Dishes and Sparkling Service. We dined on plate after plate of creatively prepared tapas that were both cooked properly and seasoned with care. Our server Allison was quick and precise but with all the grace in the world (and a very nice smile as well). I have created a new customer with my friend and we will both return soon to our new favorite tapas paradise. Pros: casual, fun, excellent food Cons: there can be a wait on the weekends more

I have left Loca Luna the past few times that I have eaten there very unhappy. I decided to give it one last chance and I left smiling and ready to go back. Something has changed. Our server was a young man named Joseph. We wanted to order a bottle of wine and he was both enthusiastic and well learned with the wine list. The thing that impressed me most was the fact that he was trying to lead us toward a bottle we would like and not the most expensive on the list. The food was outstanding. It arrived at the table as the wine was being poured and every item we ordered was seasoned perfectly. I usually ask for salt but it was not needed. Well worth the second chance. Pros: Everthing but the parking Cons: Parking. more

I really liked Loca Luna until I went to Eclipse di Luna. HOwever, on its own, Loca Luna is a good restaurant with a different ambience than Eclipse di Luna. I would highly recommend making reservations on the weekend. With reservations, we were seated promptly (but not until everyone in our party was present). Once seated in the patio, we immediately smelled smoke. At the table next to us, a large party of women was smoking. When I asked to be moved, the server informed me that the whole restaurant was smoking and that we could be moved but there would be no guarantee that the same problem would occur. However, she also informed us that it would be difficult to move us since we were already seated and seating was limited. For the rest of the evening, I enjoyed cigarette smoke with my meal. I ordered some chips and queso dip, but the dip was cold. Queso is supposed to be hot and tastes better hot, not cold. My friend ordered Riesling wine and the bartender gave her something else that was definitely not Riseling. The other dishes we ordered were good, including the plantains, the bistec, and the shrimp. But I definitely enjoyed the food at Eclipse better. Pros: Food was good more