Novacane Sports Bar

Bar & grill · Huntington Park

Novacane Sports Bar

Bar & grill · Huntington Park

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5812 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90058

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Nestled in the gritty heart of Vernon, Novacane Bar is a lively oasis of tacos, chilled drinks, and friendly vibes, perfect for game nights and karaoke.  

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"There’s not a ton in the way of atmosphere, unless you count neon signs and TVs hung on cinder-block walls, but since when does that matter? Novacane is a great place to watch a game or a UFC fight, and enjoy a menu full of tacos, burritos, and “bomb-ass beans.”" - kat hong, james montgomery

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Marlon T

Google
Great atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is amazing just like the drinks. Been coming here for 6+ years and it's the best.

Cristian

Google
Ayo! This place is amazing! I generally have not been down this area before but a friend invited me and I figured it looked cool. Without a doubt, this bar is fun as hell and have some great food and drinks. Compounded with that, the staff is friendly and really attentive in their service. They are super chill and can't stress the way they make their drinks- sensational. As a side, they were cool with letting me bring an outside cake for a birthday girl and they were super accommodating. Come and check this place out!

Frank

Google
Lamest bar ive been to. Both girl bartenders are judgemental and the security will kiss butt to them be careful and ive been to some really bad bars

Jessy Vasquez

Google
Good food and chill atmosphere. The veggie chilli cheese fries are pretty good and so are the nachos. As far as the michelada goes, I've had better. It's definitely a cool place to come hang out with friends. Pretty good beer selection as well.

Mina Garcia

Google
Loved it. First time here. Drinks were delish. Service was great. Will return.

Alejandro Cantinca

Google
I love everything about it their security and their service are hella good I would recommend this place 😌

Bernie Paul Grammatico Antonio

Google
Thursdays at 9pm they have karaoke and that ish was crackin!! The drinks were delicious as hell and the waitresses were quick with everything. Very cool bar I was impressed. Can’t wait for the next visit. Also TVs everywhere!

alma soto

Google
Good food , had a birthday get together , Good music. Over all good atmosphere. There was a line outside. Must show ID

Jamal G.

Yelp
I've driven past this place literally hundreds of times and couldn't imagine it could be as popping as it was. I went on a Friday night and there was a decent amount of people there. There were lots of tv's with different sports games on. I loved the atmosphere. The music was good, mostly hip hop and pop music. The drinks were strong, but that's coming from one who does not drink often. I had two drinks and I was done. Food wise, I ordered their asada crazy fries which were pretty good. The fries themselves were very good and the asada and other toppings elevated the flavor.

Hdez V.

Yelp
I definitely like to come to this bar in a random night. The art is very beautiful and entertaining I love that it's women owned! Service is always good and always welcoming. Thier new menu is very fun and I love thier drink menu. Thier kitchen goodies are perfect for night munchies. Definitely recommend for local looking for a bar to hang out in.

Victor A.

Yelp
Don't bother paying for songs to be played, went 2 nights in a row & 7 songs were skipped bc they weren't to their liking.

Ana L.

Yelp
Good vibe!! Came in on karaoke night!! Must try the Rich kid drink & cauliflower wings!!!!

Marco E.

Yelp
Cool spot to chill and watch the fights and sports. The teriyaki bowl is good and service as well

Kimberly P.

Yelp
lovely service I ordered the bowl with shrimp it was delicious but wish it was bigger portion

Jessica Z.

Yelp
The drinks were great! Service was excellent. It's a chill spot to have a drink with friends.

Yoli y.

Yelp
The food is good and the drinks perfect to relax and have a snack and enjoy the place,

Gloria C.

Yelp
Nice little bar!! Watched Dodger game. Good energy, nice crowd. I had guacamole & chips, and a burrito. Food was surprisingly good. Had a great drink coconut margarita!!! Tasted other drinks, all were great. This is going to be my go to little bar

Danika O.

Yelp
I can't believe I have been coming here for years and never left a review! I Love this bar! Chill place to hang with your friends. I'm that annoying af person who always wants to try a new drink and the bartenders are always really cool about guiding me to try something new. I never feel rushed and they never act annoyed. Though they probably should be . I don't think i have ever waited long for service and the owner always comes to ask how we are doing which is awesome . Drinks are yummy, names are kitschy and the over all vibe is fun. I still want to come for a karaoke night! Food is great and the crowd is easy going. I never feel jammed into a corner where i cant even talk to any of my friends, defeating the whole purpose. If you're sitting at the bar-top the bartenders will jump into conversation which makes for a welcoming vibe. Definitely recommend this place for a girls night or just a simple friend gathering that you just wanna have a guaranteed good night.

Nicole C.

Yelp
Sunday Night Review: This place is a hidden gem. Drinks and food are great. The music was great, the walls are full of art and charm. Very clean and service was great. Would come again!

Robert Q.

Yelp
Don't waste your time or money here, all the staff are super rude. All of them. Especially the security. I went there 3 times to give the place the benefit of the doubt, but all 3 times we're failures.

Marty Y.

Yelp
If I could give this place a negative 0 I would. I was looking for a place for the ufc fights and I was in downtown LA. I showed up with my girlfriend and the bouncer said, "sit anywhere with a round table". That's it that's all he said. After we sat down we ordered drinks and almost all the food on the menu, with tip came out to almost $150.00. Right before the main event the bouncer walked over to us and said we had to keep ordering drinks or we had to leave. I advised him we were not told that and I showed him the receipt showing we already paid $150.00 got food and alcohol and I'm not trying to drink and drive. At that point he told me to leave. This is against the law and I'm contacting my attorney on Monday. Regarding the reply from Angie below, your bouncer approached me and said I had to keep purchasing liquor after spending $150 in order to stay in the bar to watch the fight. That is against the law and has nothing to do with anything from my past lol. What you did was illegal. Do you not understand that? I got up and told your bouncer I had already purchased $150 in food and drinks and I was not leaving that is all. You don't have the right to do what you did, it's obvious to see by your previous responses to incidents at your buisness especially a post where you exhibited racism that your intelligence is sub par.

Israel O.

Yelp
Great food the Buffalo cauliflower so good. The bar has Great vibe not what you usually see in this area more modern. Owner is Great service is great highly recommend

Ameen B.

Yelp
Very nice ambient lighting and cool looking bar I like it cool price and nice drinks recommended

Alma H.

Yelp
Great place for a drink with friends. Asada fries are pretty good would recommend. Vibes are good as well.

Sara J.

Yelp
The food & cocktails are really good! I highly recommend the carne asada fries! They have a playlist & a Spotify list you can add music to.

Ashley A.

Yelp
Remarkable little gem in Vernon! Our bartender's name was Ty and he was so hospitable and attentive- he's also a pretty talented performer on the mic! His rendition of DMX's "Up in Here" brought so much energy and cheer to the bar! It was so much fun! I came on Thursday and I noticed they had a hybrid karaoke/DJ set-up. The DJ was a female and she was throwing down! She played everything from Rage Against the Machine, Erykah Badu, OutKast, to classic 90's EDM. Super eclectic and enjoyable! Nothing mainstream or cringe either- the playlist was on point. The crowd is pretty young, BUT NOT TO YOUNG. Which is great! The kind of atmosphere where everyone is having a good time but no one's belligerent. You'll find you your late 20s and early 30s crowd here. Parking is valet only but make sure to have a generous cash tip in hand for them! They only work off tips and they park your car safely and return it really quick! I wanted a quick snack- and they had lots of options. Standard bar food, but what's awesome is they have VEGAN OPTIONS! I chose the buffalo cauliflower and I ate it so fast. I didn't get to try the vegan ranch cus they were out but I'm looking forward to it next time! The only reason I came here is because it was a halfway point for a friend and I. I was legitimately impressed with everything about this bar. Especially all the artwork! There is a lot of character on each wall, and you can tell they commissioned a few different artist for each piece, but it all comes together beautifully. Overall great experience! Loved it here. Would definitely come back if I was ever in the area again & I highly recommend it!

Nancy E.

Yelp
My brother in law introduced us to this super cool low key place ! We love the drinks and the vibes are immaculate! The staff is super nice and chill too!

Jenny G.

Yelp
Stumbled across this place by chance and yall omg. Amazing vibe. Amazing service! YUMMMY drinks and food. As a queer person, I felt so safe coming here. Angie and Alina took care of me and were so kind and knowledgeable about everything. Highly recommend this gem. Come down and have a fun time!

Natalie B.

Yelp
Food and drinks were very delicious! However, after leaving and paying for our bill my party decided to step out for a quick break and was planning to return inside. Upon leaving the bouncer approached and pressured us into leaving a tip to the waitress . We were going to tip, we told the waitress we wil be back however the bouncer asked us to tip before leaving. Needless to say we left our tip and decided not to return inside due to uncomfortable atmosphere we experienced.

Gage S.

Yelp
Best tacos ive ever had! love the service! great spot to watch some football! i will definitely be back !

Maribel L.

Yelp
Omg I waited for my mix drink 15 minutes, so I was okey and then suddenly the owner approached me " is everything ok ?" So I answered nop why is it that it takes you guys a long time to bring the drinks and she answered " well you didn't even waited that long " so i answered yes I did , that's all I said and she started to run her mouth asked the security to walk us out , she trough me drink away and I still got charged for it . If she didn't wanted to hear my honest opinion then she should off never approach me , she is full of it

Marcello A.

Yelp
Food, service, and vibe was great. TVs at every corner. We had the burrito and it was delicious . Art murals everywhere and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely return!

Clos D.

Yelp
This place is amazing. Anyone who says otherwise is too drunk to realize it. Food's great carne asada fries. Ambiance smacks like their drinks.

Jancy B.

Yelp
Very chill small bar with great ambiance. A mix of decent music. Had the Michelada which was pretty good and the carne asada fries were pretty bomb. Looks like a good spot to watch sports or fights.

Genesis Z.

Yelp
I'm so happy I found this place in Huntington park this bar has now become a staple in my bar rotation I have found a new bar I can call a home bar the music they were playing was a vibe! They played everything from old school Spanish music to the latest in hip hop but it didn't miss a beat. The care for the food and drinks are what sealed the deal with me. I didn't expect to be blown away in HP the way i was. I'm usually in arts district and this place was a quick trip down Santa Fe. The entire staff definitely know what they're doing and they do it with a high level of care love and hospitality. Don't walk run to novacane.

Paula M.

Yelp
aesthetically pleasing, vibes are immaculate, and the drinks are *chef's kiss* love coming here for games and hanging out with the girls

Bladimir V.

Yelp
Good drinks great ambience awesome Cheetos....tacos burritos they got it and a very creative wine and alcohol menu cheers

Urzula P.

Yelp
Food, drinks and service are top-tier! Been here twice and it's been a good experience both times!

Ivette M.

Yelp
Good morning, I'd like to say that the vibes & food were great. My guy and I drove down from LB to check this place out for the first time. The owner was very friendly, attentive, great hospitality that she gave to everyone. There were two servers, one was great, the other one wasn't. The one not great is the short, straight black hair girl. For some reason she's was only very attentive to my guy and when I would try to ask her for a drink, she would turn around, walk away, and ignore me. I said maybe she doesn't hear me because the music was too loud. But after trying to get her attention, more than twice, and not once did she offer to see if I needed anything else. At the end, we caught on. Before we decided to ask for the check, I did say "excuse me can I have some water?" And her response was "I'm busy and pointed to where the water was and said you can get it yourself" at that point my guy decided to ask for the tab, and we left. I'm unsure what was her issue. Why was the other server very friendly and attentive to both of us and why wasn't she? The brown/hazel hair girl was very nice & sweet not once did she ignore me and asking for water and drinks was never an issue with her. She always checked up on the both of us. Girl with black straight hair, is the reason why I'm writing this type of review. She's too cute to be acting that way, and does need to humble herself a little. Her job is to be attentive to ALL customers, men & woman. Other than that, it was great. But because of her poor service we left and probably won't be returning.

Ari A.

Yelp
Very welcoming, very homey. Love the TVs May I have some hot Cheetos with cheez? Just kidding hehehe It's always a great time to watch sports and for a social great night. The food is delicious. I always get the bowl and crazy fries. Highly recommend!

joseph b.

Yelp
Danielle the cocktail waitress is super rude. We were sitting waiting for someone to take our order. We see Danielle helping the 2 tables next to us. We flagged her down and asked if we could order drinks. She responded with "I dont want to but I will." At first I thought this was an attempt at humor but realized she was being serious. She brought the beer over and opened it with her teeth. ( I can't make this up) Then when my girlfriend got up to go to the bathroom Danielle stopped her and asked her to pay her bill. We weren't done ordering. We immediately looked at each other and decided that this isn't the place for us just based on the service from this one waitress. When we asked to speak with the manager she brought the security over.

Danniel Z.

Yelp
have been coming here for almost two years. chill atmosphere and one of the best bars i've ever been to.

Ashley R.

Yelp
This place is a joke. First and last time here I would never go back to this place nor recommend it to anyone. First of all the place looks like it's only halfway ready to receive customers. Little to no staff. 1 waitress 1 cook 1 bartender. Once I sat down at my table I overheard from the table in the front of me saying that it's been taking a long time for their food ( chips and guacamole & French fries) was what they were waiting on... after hearing that my friend and I decided to only get drinks (white claw, & mixed drink) Took them forever to bring the mixed drink out Finished the 1st white claw Server asked me if I wanted another told her yes Took her 15 - 20 minutes to bring out the WHITE CLAW! A drink that needs no preparation... Second mixed drink took over 20 minutes to come out I'd suggest the owner to hire more staff Especially on the weekends SAVE YOUR $$$ don't come to this place Unless you want to spend your time waiting around on them to bring your drinks

Ernesto D.

Yelp
Great place to kick it. Amazing mixed drinks . And the food is bomb! The taquitos. Try the shrimp tacos. I'm telling you, las señoras get down :)

Alexa A.

Yelp
Love the food, drinks, and vibe here! Service is great! Came here for Karaoke Thursday and the energy was amazing! Highly recommend!

Hermin J.

Yelp
If you live near by and your just want a drink to begin the night then this spot is for you. Or if you're on a date and want to grab a quick drink before heading home. That's about it though... I wouldn't stay here to hang out all night and say to myself the next day, "Damn what's fun night". Lol

Ann M.

Yelp
DON'T COME HERE! Went to play Spanish music on the jukebox and all my songs that I PAID FOR were skipped. After looking at the reviews on yelp I see that I'm not the first person that this had happened to THIS PLACE IS RACIST!

Aaron C.

Yelp
This place is awesome!. First of all the customer service is beyond par. The vibe is very chill and professional. And the food and drinks are great. I love coming here and theirs nothing like it in the area.

LaNisa F.

Yelp
They got hot Cheetos and cheese. What more can you want? Those are the only thoughts I have.

Yajaira J.

Yelp
Sex on the beach Best drink to get here also really good the WHOS THAT B1704 Drink

Ut H.

Yelp
Angie very nice person , I highly recommend to come her bar enjoy and relaxing , Thank you

Charlotte D.

Yelp
The Michelada is bombbbb!! Good vibes and good music. Nachos are pretty good too! Definitely recommend

Alma R.

Yelp
Been here multiple times and they never fail! Fucking awesome bar and I love their fried cauliflower

Claudia T.

Yelp
Drinks and food bomb. Get the candy shots and the rehab drink is good service is really good

Leticia I.

Yelp
Best bar ever !!!!! The service is awesome and drinks are cheap !!! Everyone that goes is no drama

Elaine G.

Yelp
This is the best little gem! The drinks are amazing the cauliflower wings are a plus!!

Evy V.

Yelp
We had the best time at Novocane, can't remember how the night ended, but we started it here. We went on a Thursday night and they were hosting a karaoke night. The crowd was so chill and we had so much fun, we can't wait to go back