SoCal Restaurant Critic

01/31/2026

This place never disappoints, 10:30am and this place is packed! It’s Menudo time!

01/31/2026

Thinking again! Gratitude is a choice; an attitude. God has gifted you with talents. He has done the same for your neighbor. If you concern yourself with your neighbor's talents, you’ll neglect your own. But if you concern yourself with your own, you could inspire both. So, have an attitude of gratitude and leave your worries in the kitchen. 👨‍🍳

01/23/2026

My new Shirt ! 😝

01/15/2026

With Mandy's Wine Bar – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 15 months in a row. 🎉

01/12/2026

I want to make a statement about BBQ based on my short experience and limited to Central and Western United States, Texas by far has the best Barbecue. I gave it a go today and had bbq in Nevada today and was very disappointed. I hate cold food!!! 😡

01/11/2026

I am in Nevada for the week and on the hunt for great food. Looking for that authentic unusual, hole in the wall kinda place! My first stop Humo Barbecue here in Henderson. Any other suggestions in the Las Vegas area ??

12/16/2025

Please understand IMPORTANCE of Understanding Star Rating System

Southern California Restaurant Critic has been delivering a fun and comprehensive look at Southern California’s Restaurants and beyond since 2008. Our goal is to follow the guidelines set forth by restaurant critics and/or reviewers by the Association of Food Journalists. They are not intended to be rules that will be enforced by the Association of Food Journalists but guidelines provided to food journalists and their employers who are interested in ethical industry suggestions for their reviews. Restaurant criticism is not an objective pursuit, yet readers expect a measure of objectivity from critics. The goals of a critic should be, fair, honest, to understand and illuminate the cuisine about which he or she is experiencing. Additionally, look beyond specific dishes and experiences to capture the whole of a restaurant and its intentions. Our rating reflects our reviewer’s reaction to menu, atmosphere, service and value, and should be determined with regard to what the restaurant is trying to accomplish. We use the star rating symbol, although, we have developed a rating system appropriate for your readership.

Here are the definitions we consider:
FIVE STARS: (Extraordinary) Transcendent. A one-of-a-kind experience that sets the local standard
FOUR STARS: (Excellent) Superior. Memorable, high-quality food; exciting; savvy service; smart concept.
THREE STARS: (Good) Solid example of restaurant type, food and service
TWO STAR: (Fair) Just OK. A place not worth rushing back to. But, it might have something worth recommending: A view, a single dish, friendly service.
ONE STAR: (Poor) Below-average restaurants

Additionally, when visiting a Restaurant, they never know it's me, until the check is paid. I do this to be sure that the experence is without any bias or expectations

Now you are a food critic 👨‍🍳

11/20/2025

Big thanks to

John Howard, Wendy Diane Rumpf, Danny Stewart

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

That’s you Bafe! ❤️🙌🏼

11/16/2025

11/09/2025

Big thanks to

Danny Stewart, Wendy Diane Rumpf, John Howard

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!