Rodeo 72

Food court · Whittier ·

Rodeo 72

Food court · Whittier ·

Lively art-filled food hall with 14+ eateries & bar

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7012 Walnut Grove Dr, Whittier, CA 90601 Get directions

$10–20

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New Whittier Food Hall Rodeo 72 Gives Life to a Former Youth Correctional Facility | Eater LA

"Debuted on Saturday, May 3 in an expansive, stunningly redesigned 20,000-square-foot space that was formerly the Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility complex, a California State Historical Landmark. The food hall houses 15 food vendors plus a full bar and includes Capo Public House, where diners can find a wine selection solely from California, craft beer, and cocktails with televisions that will be programmed for Southern California sports teams. The project comes from Almquist (the developer behind San Juan Capistrano’s Heritage Barbecue and Whittier’s retail complex, the Groves) with consulting development partner Jasmin Gonzalez; Almquist relocated some of the buildings, took great care to restore the property, and brought on local artists (some of whom are former Nelles residents) to assist with its design. Gonzalez filled the space with bright murals by local artists and the Grailed Gallery tattoo studio, and the venue also exhibits photography by Whittier‑native filmmaker and photographer Estevan Oriol, who “helped bring Los Angeles’s lowrider and Chicano culture to the forefront.” Gonzalez adds a personal connection: “I grew up cruising up and down Whittier Boulevard. I wanted to bring something different to the neighborhood but also represent the Whittier community and its diversity.” The full list of vendors can be found on the venue’s website; the development shares similarities with nearby BLVD MRKT—ample outdoor patios and seating areas, new and established vendors expanding their presence, and accessible community spaces for events. While some see food halls as a relic, the arrival of this project and forthcoming spots (Round 1 Delicious debuting in West Hollywood in 2025 and Local Kitchens opening in Studio City this June) may signal a changing tide. Open at 7012 Walnut Grove Drive, Whittier, CA, 90606 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; EggBred opens at 7 a.m." - Mona Holmes

https://la.eater.com/2025/5/5/24424401/rodeo-72-public-market-food-hall-opening-whittier-community

Rodeo 72

Letty M.

Google

It's a nice spot to hangout. The food is good and the workers are nice. Well, the two spots I visited. They say business isn't going well. Which is sad because the food is great. I think they need bigger tables with more chairs. In the smaller side spaces. It's a clean space. I also think adding handicapped areas inside would be nice. Where we sat was small and my mom wasn't as comfortable. (She uses a cane/ wheelchair sometimes) Wish they had more variety of food in here. Still a good spot though. It's a bit pricey in some spots but it's worth the tasty food you get.

Franklin M.

Google

I love the best food court in the local Whittier neighborhood and I can easily walk here with my parents since we live five minutes away from our house in the Groves. They serve the best meals like sandwiches, pizzas, Peruvian, tacos, Thai, ice cream, breakfast sandwiches with eggs, and lots of delicious meals. Of course, I'm local and I live super close to Rodeo 72. It can be enjoyed by kids, teens, and adults alike.

Erica F.

Google

I heard of this new food court, and I really want to give it a try. It is located inside a very cute residential community. Parking could be difficult, and it took me a while to find a parking on the street. No complain because I enjoyed walking in this cute community. There were a lot of food options. I am a big fan of fries, and the star cones caught my eyes. The cashier is very friendly, and he gave me recommendations about the sauce that came with the fries. I ordered the carne asada fries. When I picked it up, it was served in a paper cone form, and there were not much fries in it. It was $14. Pretty pricey, and I was hoping that it tasted good. I was very disappointed, and it was just regular fries with beef. We also tried powered by kimchi butter, and there was a line. It is a sign for good food. I ordered the chicken katsu and masubi, and it was $2x because I got the combination. It took a while for them to prepare the food. The food looks good, and it was decent. Nothing special about it. Trying this food court once is enough. Food seemed to be overpriced and not as good as how it looks from the pictures.

Jose C.

Google

I apologize by starting out that the parking here is very terrible and even before it opens at 11am, it is already getting full. I got my food with Inka chicken and I’ve had before at a different location and it is always good! I walked around the food court and it reminded me of going to the mall but the atmosphere felt more alive and joyful from the people around. I came by the first week I opened and it was super crowded! So I waited for the madness to ease up so that I can walk around and scope out and see what are my options of food. Will come back and see again around this same time how the ambiance is, until then we will see.

Bev L.

Google

Another great food hall from the Rodeo Group. Eatalian NJP , Krapow, and Paper Rice were my favorites. My review for Eatalian will be posted so follow for more. Go before it gets busy, we arrived as soon as it opened. And go on a weekday.

felix B.

Google

🌮 The Basket Taco Co. – Whittier’s Hidden Gem If you're craving tacos with a twist, The Basket Taco Co. delivers bold flavors wrapped in tradition. Their Tacos de Canasta are a standout—steamed to perfection and served with cabbage, pickled onions, and vibrant salsas that hit all the right notes. The Birria Grilled Cheese is pure indulgence: toasted sourdough packed with juicy beef birria and melty cheese, paired with grilled jalapeños and a rich consomé for dipping. The vibe? Casual, friendly, and full of heart. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or diving into their Carne en su Jugo this spot proves it’s not your average taco joint

Susan

Google

There are so many good restaurants to choose from. There is seating for large and small groups. The parking is difficult to find but if you're lucky, someone will be leaving as you're arriving. You can also watch the Dodgers games on a big screen at the bar area.

p86111

Google

Nice outdoor indoor food courts Also have sports bar tv to watch sports Food many kinds still lack of a good coffee or boba places Few spots havent open yet

William M.

Yelp

Another great Rodeo location! Rodeo 39 is a go-to place for me, because it's close by, but Rodeo 72 has relaxed vibe, also has some really nice food options. I have enjoyed breakfast from Eggbred with their amazing breakfast burrito as well as chilaquiles with birria from The Basket Taco. Their Birria Grilled Cheese is excellent as well. And no visit to any Rodeo can go without the fantastic Mint Peach Limeade from Shootz. Of course it pairs nicely with the womderful Kimchi Butter Chicken, but if I'm not getting something to eat from Shoot,, I will always still get the refresher.

Cory H.

Yelp

Compared to other local food halls this one falls a bit flat, only one main bar for drinks, and maybe a dozen restaurants. We went on Sunday evening around 7 p.m. before the federal holiday the next day (President's Day 2/16/26), so expected it to be busy. The place was kind of dead for being at the tail end of main dinner time range. I counted 5 restaurants not open; only one gets a pass, Eggbread, since it's breakfast focused. Music was a bit too loud for allowing basic conversation without raising our voices; I can only imagine how much worse it is when busy on a Friday or Saturday night. Being a Whittier resident I've heard great and terrible feedback alike for this place, the parking is definitely an issue, we had to park in the grocery store parking next door. The food options are okay but not as much variety as other food halls, very few dessert options. I'll definitely come back and try other restaurants but not a top spot to add to a regular rotation of eateries for me. All staff at the 3 locations we got food/drinks from were very friendly and the food service was fast and prepared hot and appealing. CAPO (bar): B+ (too few options) Kra-PowThai Eatery: A+ Primal Cuts: A+

Cyl C.

Yelp

Date of visit: January 17, 2026 Experience: My husband was excited to take me here to explore since he discovered this place late at night a few weeks back when I had a Yelp event nearby. He wasn't able to go in since they were closed, so now was his chance with me in tow to see what they had to offer. I was actually surprised how big it was inside since the outside of the building looked small to me. But inside they had a good variety of eateries covering different types of foods from various cultures ranging was Mexican to Vietnamese to Japanese to Italian. They even had a large outdoor seating area and alcoholic drink offerings. I was definitely overwhelmed with the amount of choices they had, but also wished they had more dessert choices/places that were dessert focused since most of the restaurants were focused on actual meals with a hint of dessert at a few of the places. They also offer plenty of indoor seating and indoor restrooms as well as free parking along side the building itself.

Crystal G.

Yelp

Tons of beautiful little restaurants I can't wait to go back over and over again! This is a perfect place to go if everybody wants to eat something different and just meet in the middle five stars

Brandon K.

Yelp

Nice little place in whittier. Only came to check it out since it has been on my list. A good amount of parking spots available. I ate prior to this and wanted to try some dessert but saw there weren't that many there that caught my eye. Overall there were a lot of people here at the end of the night even when it was raining this day. Would come back and try the food. Only tried the drinks at the bar they have here. Food are similar to the one in OC where there was a shootz and a prime cut.

Tam N.

Yelp

My partner and I originally came here looking for the restaurant shootz, but we had no idea It was a whole food hall! Place is really really bright, welcoming and has a lot of interesting places to dine at. I saw a Mexican food, Vietnamese food, Italian food, and a big bar right in the center! Everything looks fresh and delicious. It is definitely a place that I would love to come back again, and try a few more restaurants, or bring friends and family from out of town. A lot of tables for you to sit and dine, and free parking. Loved our experience.

Jenny C.

Yelp

Rodeo 72 is a relatively new food hall in Whittier wedged in a nice neighborhood across a new condominium. There are two entrances. The building exterior artwork gives an ambiance of community and plenty of parking around the building. There are over a dozen food stalls and at one end a bar anchored to a patio filled with dozens of picnic-style benches. The vendors offer a range of foods, including ramen, sweets, tacos, and hamburgers. There's sittings inside, as well. We tried the bar - great service by a friendly servers. The smashed burger with tallow fries were divine. Today, there was "draw and beer" event. Overall, a nice place to hang out with friends having access to good food and drinks.

Gardenia B.

Yelp

Finally got the chance to visit this place and it was so beautiful! I've never seen any place with vibes this cool in this area. We got drinks from Capo and food from Kaprow and it was both good choices! I like how they had text messages or a buzzer to let you know your food was ready. Some sections of the place didn't have good ventilation though so it got hot in some parts. Other than that, it's a pretty decent spot to grab drinks and catch up with friends!

Samantha C.

Yelp

This is an awesome spot especially for groups who have all different taste in food. I think food halls are always a good spot for people who can't decide what to eat there is usually Something for everyone. I was confused though cause I know this place closes at 10pm but some of the stalls closed early but do not have a closed sign on it. I wanted Thai food too! Boo! Anyway, I ended up trying the Peruvian place this time and they were so kind and gave us half a chicken for free! Awesome!!! Thank you!!! Downside was that the other food we ordered lacked flavor. Thankful shootz was there cause that never misses. This spot has live music which is awesome! And they did not kick us out! Haha we came around 9pm and we left before 11 so thank you rodeo! It's more relaxing here than the rodeo in garden grove. I def like it here and will be back

Luke L.

Yelp

Rodeo 72 is a new food hall (opened in May 2025) located in Whittier and is a part of Rodeo Public Market (Rodeo River Street, Rodeo 39, and Rodeo X). [Parking]: Not exactly an ideal parking situation. While the food hall has a private parking lot, I was not able to find an available spot even on a weekday visit during the dinner time period and I had to park at the adjacent lot at Stater Bros. Markets. [Atmosphere]: The food hall has a nice outdoor patio area and visitors are free to grab any available outdoor tables & watch sports games on TVs by Capo Public House (purchase not required when viewing at a distance). Dogs are welcome, but they must be outside on the patio and must remain on leash. [Vendors]: * Blue Bowl (acai bowls) * Capo Public House (beer, cocktails, and wine + TVs playing sports) * Double 3 (bubble waffle and ice cream) * Eatalian (Italian) * Eggbred (breakfast sandwiches - one of many locations in SoCal) * Karai Handroll Bar (hand-rolled sushi) * Kozan Teahouse (specialty tea beverages) * Krapow (Thai food - one of the more popular food options in the food hall) * Las Chelaguas (Agua Fresca) * Paper Rice (fast-casual Vietnamese cuisine - one of the more popular food options in the food hall) * Primal Cuts (steak) * Shootz (Hawaiian - all Rodeo Public Market locations have this vendor) * Starcones (loaded fries and stroopwafels) * The Basket Taco (tacos) * The Inka Spot (Peruvian food) [Conclusion]: Overall above-average on food options and this is a nice spot to watch sports, catch up with friends, or come here for a casual date. I am a fan of this food hall but do wish for a slightly larger parking lot.

Cynthia C.

Yelp

We visited on 2/15 and we just ordered drinks. When given the bill, it was not itemized. I was told it would be emailed to me. Later in the evening while at home I did receive an email receipt but it was not my receipt, it belonged to someone else, a Cinthia L. I reached out to Toast the company that handles club accounts? I was told to call Rodeo 72 to get a copy of my receipt, I don't see any phone number and I don't feel like driving back to Whittier. The woman who I spoke to with Toast said to dispute the charge.

Rosa R.

Yelp

First time here after trying to come a couple times and it was just too busy to find any parking. Food court seems small and narrow, with several empty spots. Looking forward to coming back during warmer weather to eat outside in the patio area.

Clara C.

Yelp

Rodeo 72 Public Market is like a food hall inside a big building. There is plenty of parking here if you don't mind walking from Cava/Philz Coffee. The signs are easy to miss. You have to turn into Walnut Grove Drive, and it's behind the bank. The building is pretty. The inside is not as spacious as that of the newer Haven City in West Covina. The food options are plentiful, including teas and desserts. I was here on a Sunday evening in August. They had live music outside, but it was so loud. I was able to find a table inside to chat with my friend. There are bathrooms with the hand-washing station outside of the toilets. I love that they had so many stalls in the women's restroom!

Erica G.

Yelp

I love the collection of food items in one spot . The vibes are awesome too. We tried multiple food vendors and great options. It's kept clean and great customer service . No issues finding parking! Such a plus but may be diff during weekends.

Colin H.

Yelp

Blue Bowl and Shootz are the only places inside that are worth trying. Other foods looked basic. Seems like a lot of the same places as the Rodeo 39. The bar inside was cool also but definitely needs more variety of foods.

Leslie W.

Yelp

Rodeo 72 in Whittier has quickly become one of my favorite spots because there's so much good food in one place. I've tried several of the vendors, and each one has been a hit: Double 3 - The puffy Hong Kong-style waffles with soft serve are absolutely delicious. Light, crisp, and paired perfectly with the creamy soft serve. Eggbred - Great breakfast options, consistently tasty and satisfying. Karai Handroll Bar - Fresh, flavorful handrolls with great textures and clean flavors. Krapow - Hands down the best Thai food in Whittier. The seasoning, heat, and balance of flavors are on point every time. Las Chelaguas - Refreshing and vibrant aguas frescas--ideal to sip while wandering the plaza. Shootz - Hawaiian fusion at its finest. The kimchi butter sauce is to die for and something I'd come back for on its own. The only major downside--and it's a big one--is the lack of parking. For a development this size, not building a parking structure feels like a huge oversight, and it definitely impacts the overall experience during busy hours. Still, the food variety and quality are excellent, and Rodeo 72 is absolutely worth visiting (and revisiting)... just be ready to hunt for a parking spot.

jenn l.

Yelp

LOVE RODEO 72! This is a go-to spot for hangouts. There's lots of options for food, drinks, and snacks. I wish they added a vegan or keto diet friendly place bc that's the only thing really missing to make this place perfect! If you have never been, here's what to expect: - Parking lot is fairly small so you may have to park in the neighborhood or other lots nearby. Consider coming earlier in the evening or at non peak times if you want to enjoy without massive crowds. - take a walk around the market and see all the vendor options available. There are a lot of different types of foods and you have the choice to eat indoors or outdoors. - every place will give you a buzzer or text you to pick up your food when ready. There's no designated seating except for at the sushi spot in the middle of the market, so any seat/table is essentially up for grabs! Live music, lots of seating, good food, sports games at the bar if you want to catch a game... talk about the best night out!

Max S.

Yelp

I like it. It's located right in the heart of Whittier. It's a modern food court. As soon as you walk through the front door, you feel the air conditioning and see neon signs. There is quite the selection. There's a craft breakfast sandwich restaurant on your left and a boba & tea house on your right. As you walk further down, there's a spring roll, açaí place on your left and a Thai restaurant on your right. There's a long counter with stool seating on the left that sells ramen. When you walk down to the end, there are a couple other restaurants and a large bar to the left. Hustling and bustling with business, but no seriously long lines. There's seating indoors for those of you who want to get out of the summer heat. But tons of seating outdoors, a few long bench seating, but there are individual tables also. Perfect for large groups. Dogs are not allowed indoors, but can't see a reason why they can't be outdoors. I bought a milk tea with boba at Kozan. It cost $7+ without tip. Pretty good. The boba is fresh and chewy, just how I like it. You order and pay at the counter. They hand you a pager. Mine didn't go off because the gal saw me sitting at one of the two tables in the counter. The plastic cup doesn't have their logo on it. Concerning parking, it's pretty full right next to the market, especially during lunch. But there's plenty of parking in the strip mall parking lot. Parking is free. I noticed there is an electric car charging parking space.

Scott S.

Yelp

Rodeo 72 is a fun, expansive food court. Basically what you will find here is a whole lot of everything. They have all kinds of food varieties from Boba, to Pho, to Ramen, to Tacos and a little bit of everything in between. This is a long, cylindrical food court, with food-serving businesses on both sides. The interior is nice, temperature controlled, and is lined with seating at counter spaces in front of some of the businesses. They also have a few tables sprinkled around the facility, Outside you'll find a whole lot of tables. Outside, however, the problem is the weather. If it's hot, it's hot. If it's cold, it's cold. Inside offers the best option if you want to remain surrounded with a constant temperature. This is a popular business. There's a lot of customers that come here. Keep that in mind, because you may have to wait a little while to get your food during certain hours. They have a parking lot surrounding the business. But, keep in mind, this parking lot becomes full, very quickly, as the day draws on. There's a much larger parking lot across the street. This is probably gonna be your best bet to park. But, during peak hours you may even have trouble finding a spot over there. Just something to keep in mind. Overall, if you want to come and get something to eat, have a fun drink, or even catch a beer over at the bar section, or whatever, this is a fun place to check out

Tammy L.

Yelp

This is a standard-size food hall with a solid mix of options, making it easy to satisfy different cravings in one place. You'll find a variety of cuisines, from Vietnamese and Japanese to Mexican, American, and even Peruvian, ranging from healthy choices to indulgent comfort food. The space has a lively bar and outdoor seating, which adds to the social atmosphere. When it first opened, there was a nightlife vibe with a live band performing on the main stage. Not sure if that's still a regular thing, but it definitely set the tone as more than just a grab-and-go food spot. Overall, Rodeo 72 is a good place to hang out with a group, grab drinks, and let everyone pick what they're in the mood for.

Genie L.

Yelp

Beautiful location. An Abundance of food vendors to choose from. Friendly and fairly quick service from all vendors we ordered from. Plenty of parking at 4:45pm for a Friday, but it definitely filled up by 7pm. We were also able to snag a table quickly. Kozan boba was a refreshing choice. Enjoyed my Jasmine boba milk tea with oat milk, 50% sweet. Paper Rice is a great and delicious concept. The pork belly was most flavorful. Nem was good, shrimp was also good but not much garlic flavor. The fish sauce and peanut sauce were good. Pandan mochi cake was bomb. Suggestion: more branding because it's not prominent and I had to ask what the name of the place was. Karai has great options to choose from. Quality and freshness of the fish and food is fantastic. Quatro hand rolls, Yubu: lemon salmon king, tajin salmon king, tuna king, spicy edamame were all packed with so much flavor. Shootz Combo #4 which was the kimchi butter shrimp plate, 2 piece spam brûlée, can soda was a great deal, also packed with so much flavor. This place was fun and I'd definitely come back. Suggestion: hang some fly traps because while it's cool to have the indoor/outdoor concept, flies everywhere is not cool.

Andy T.

Yelp

I heard about this new food hall, so wanted to see how it compares to other ones I've been to. I did go around Sunday at 11 AM, which was right when it opened. There was a small parking located on the side. I missed it at first, so ended up parking in the residential area. Overall, it felt like a decent sized food hall. There were enough options for you walk through and wonder which options to grab. There were also plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Eventually I decided to get The Inka Spot. The lomo saltado stood out on the menu, so I placed an order and it only took a few minutes to be ready. One thing that immediately stood out was the portion of food. There was a good amount of fries, beef, onions, and rice. Everything was seasoned well and had a lot of flavor; they were also generous with the sauce. I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but even that tasted great! They did include a soup that had carrots and chicken in it. It was not bad! I'd recommend Inka Spot as a go-to stall and would be returning here to try other options! This food hall seemed like a great place for hanging out with a date, friends, or family. American Express was accepted.

Denise V.

Yelp

Stopped here to try Primal Cuts -- right next to the bar (Capo), so tried a beer too. They have a video wall that is great to watch the Dodgers or Rams! Order the Butcher Burger and Onion Rings -- really good! Plenty of seating inside and in the patio with lots of umbrellas for shade. The parking can be a challenge, but worth it ... we will be back

Charmaine G.

Yelp

Both were great tasting but they ran out of coffee! The cashier was super nice. The whole vibe inside the building was fun. They have live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I'll be back. (In Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice.)

Lawring W.

Yelp

Love the ambiance! Lots of food options! Went around 11AM right when the opened. Not a lot of people and easy to find parking. Parking got really crazy when I left close to 1PM, so make sure to get there early! Shootz (Hawaiian) Love their Katsu Chicken Sando! Great flavors. Spam Brûlée Musubi was good, but too much rice and could use more sauce. Strawberry Pineapple lemonade was refreshing. On the lighter side, could use just a tad bit more flavor, but still good. Egg Bred Scramble Me Softly egg sandwich was yummy. They also have self-serve water on side which is nice. Love the theme they have going on. Double 3 Love the Dubai Chocolate Bubble Waffle. It was delicious! Love the murals there. Lots of seats inside and outside. Would come back to try other restaurants!

Louise R.

Yelp

** New Hot spot in Whittier Large variety of food options to choose from steaks, pizza, steamed tacos, spring rolls, Dubai Chocolate bubble cones and much more! Plenty of seating inside and out, definitely wheelchair accessible & kid friendly. Heads up the lines are long but really worth the wait. And let's not forget the bar with craft beers and mixed drinks. Definitely becoming a local regular here.

Michelle L.

Yelp

A wonderful food court with a great bar and food options. The parking can be difficult but worth it. They have a wonderful outdoor patio with large trees, inside lots of seating and a bar area. A few vegan options which are always appreciated as well!

Melanie N.

Yelp

decided to stop by here since it was otw home for me and i was excited to see the layout! i'm very familiar with the rodeo 39 in Stanton so I was really curious to see how this location looked. I love the layout and I also really like how it's tucked in so you can't see it from the main road until you turn into the street. It's definitely in a newer nicer. Part of Whittier parking can be limited, but it's fine during off hours and there's a big complex across the street for additional parking if needed. There's lots of food options inside, ranging from Thai food to hand rolls to poke to Mexican cuisine and even bubble waffle dessert. I decided to opt in for blue bowl as a healthier sweet treat option, which was super delicious. I can see myself being down to come back to this location to try other foods with friends. There's lots of seating available, which is a great addition. The area is super clean and they keep up with the bathroom maintenance as well.

Sandy K.

Yelp

What was formerly the Whittier State School in 1891 and then renamed to the Fred C. Nelles reform school for boys until it closed in 2004. This has now been transformed into a new community of homes, shopping and now a food market located in several of the original historical buildings. Since this is 15 minutes from my residence I opted to come during the week after the grand opening weekend. It was during the lunch hour, and the parking lot was at capacity. Rodeo 72 is the sister food market in Stanton Rodeo 39 in Stanton, so I'm thrilled this new branch is now in my home town. I invited my neighbor so we ended up experiencing Los Chelaguas birria and Shootz. We shared the birria torta and tried the aqua fresca of cucumber, mint and lemon. In addition, we shared a meal from Shootz Hawaiians fusion and shared the combo meal of shrimp, chicken and spam musubi. Overall, the service was friendly, accommodating and the food exceeded my expectations. There's seating indoors or dine Al Fresco and entertainment with live musicians performing at the outdoor stage or watch a sporting event on a large screen flat screen at the Capo Public Bar. I can see this venue being popular to hang out with friends and or family, especially with the perfect weather we enjoy here in So Cal.

Brenda I.

Yelp

This new food hall is a welcome edition to Whittier. It hosts 14 food shops and a bar. This place is bound to be popular and I would recommend coming at off meal time hours to avoid the crowds. There are numerous tables inside and at an outdoor area. My family came here on a Thursday prior to the lunch crowd. We walked the whole place to see what each shop offered. There's a great variety to choose from ( prime steak , pizza, Hawaiian/korean, Mexican , Peruvian,Thai,,Japanese ,fruit bowl, Vietnamese, boba drinks, egg bread sandwiches, ice cream & waffle cookies !). We decided to try the Japanese place (Karai) because it had cushioned chairs along bar seating style. Other than the bar, this place was the only one that had limited seats available on the spot for dining. You can order and pay on the iPad at the table. They serve yubus which are stuffed tofu skin, ramen and sushi hand rolls . Since it was a fairly warm day , we skipped the ramen this time . The yubus were yummy. Hand rolls ( salmon skin, scallop, crab ) were fresh made. Karagi chicken was lightly battered and juicy. We all enjoyed coming here today. I think this place will be successful.

Jeannie K.

Yelp

Finally got to try this place! Very good concept where they have different types of eatery all inside the place. Gives a good variety and food option for everyone. There's tables throughout where you can sit and enjoy. The parking lot is huge but there's a lot of eateries in the plaza so it was packed. I tried: Spring rolls - I got the combo with 3 rolls - garlic shrimp, pork, and beef. My favorite was the garlic shrimp. Pork was too porky. The beef was slightly too sweet. I really enjoyed the shrimp tho. The dipping sauce was good as well. Spam musubi- this was good but had a lot of stuff going on. It had some aioli with crème brûlée crust? It was different but I would get it again. Jasmine milk tea with 75% sweet. This was really good. There were so many options that I wanted to try. Also it's great that there's a boba place inside. There were lots of other places too. Ice cream, Thai, Japanese, Peruvian, Mexican, etc. will be back to try other places again.

Ben P.

Yelp

Heard this food hall just opened recently, so decided to check it out. Parking here is a challenge. Not enough parking spaces in my opinion. We ended up parking in the lots of the shopping center next to Rodeo 72. Parking aside, this is a great place to hang out with friends. Plenty of different foods to try. There are bars for those that enjoy alcohol. The night that we went, it was packed. A little hard to move around. There are tables both indoor and outdoor. Overall, it was a great experience. Go check them out.

Erica F.

Yelp

Parker G.

Yelp

This is my new favorite food hall in the Los Angeles area!! I already have much love for the Rodeo 39 Public Market in Orange County, so I KNEW I had to come check this one out when I heard about its opening! It did NOT disappoint! I found all of the options for food and drinks here to be varied, diverse, unique, and creative! While visiting, I decided to give the Karai Hand-Roll & Ramen Bar a try, and found myself very pleased that I had! The 'Quatro' order of four handrolls for $20 (salmon, spicy tuna, yellowtail, shrimp tempura) was a great value and freshly prepared. I enjoyed the quality and flavor in each of them. The Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen here was also a solid bowl and will certainly hit the spot if you're having cravings for one. Kozan Tea House also had one of the BEST slushes I've ever ordered - the Strawberry Cloud! It was SO creamy and flavorful - I slurped that thing up!! I definitely recommend ordering it! The food hall also featured a sportsbar area with big TV screens that opens out to a nice outdoor patio. A band was playing while we were there, and it looks like a great area for hanging out and enjoying live music or other shows. Now, I've seen a few complaints about the lack of parking. It IS a bit tight...but living in Hollywood, I'm pretty used to that. I personally was able to find parking without too much trouble. With all that being said, I unsurprisingly HIGHLY recommend driving out to Rodeo 72 and trying out some of the food and drinks inside!

Pauline T.

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Very modern food hall! This place is smaller than the one in Stanton also named rodeo (maybe same owner?) lots of parking since it's in the stater brothers mall. Food options are few but of the few there's something for everyone. Vietnamese, Mexican, Japanese, Peruvian, and bbq meats. I went during the holidays and it was a great place to meet up with girlfriends to do a quick hangout without being rushed. Recommend!

Emily K.

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This is the newest food stall in Whittier you need to check out!!! Starting from primal cuts , Shootz, double 3, star, cones, blue bowl, paper rice, krapow, karai, and more, this place is the prime spot for the new foodies out there!!! The space is huge and there's so much seating inside and outdoor outdoors as well. This place is the best spot for a quick lunch pick up, desserts, or even a handroll Omakase with your favorite Ramen. Service is also top-notch with all the employees thank you nice and the food comes out super quick. Definitely recommend this place!

Christina K.

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Food - depends on where you go, but 4/5 on average Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Brand new food hall that has a quaint, cute and chill vibe. Ample amount of parking all around the building. Open seating indoors and cute outdoor area. But this also means there are a good amount of flies unfortunately. They have a brunch egg place, smoothie place, tacos, Thai, Vietnamese spring rolls, ramen/japanese place, pizza, Hawaiian musabi, steak and American food with full bar and an açaí bar and two dessert places. I've had the Japanese place (KARAI HAND ROLL AND RAMEN) and I got a hand roll and the inari sushis. I give this place a 3/5 Because it was really expensive ($30) and portion was small and sushi had too much sauce and was too sweet. Had EATALEAN NJP. Give this place 5/5. You can make you own pizza and choose thin or thick crust. Got thick crust and was delish. Good sized pizza for $20 Favorite dish would have to be from KRAPOW, Thai place. Got the tom yum fried rice. Good portion for $17 I think. Was DELISH, 5/5. Will have to go back to try. Spice level 1-5 choice and I got a 2 and was already HOT and I love spices. Overall will def be back

Yvette S.

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Rodeo 72 is the same concept as Rodeo 39 in Stanton. They both actually have similar food vendors. You'll find an array of food options like Hawaiian, pizza, sushi, tacos, chicken, and dessert. I'm not a fan of this food hall concept because I get overwhelmed by the amount of options and people. This food hall just opened, but I expect this place to be busy. The inside wasn't as big as I thought it was going to be. Most of the space is taken up by the food and drink vendors and a large portion of the seating is outdoors. The outdoor seating is not covered so I can imagine how hot it might feel on a sunny day. It's also quite challenging to find a place to sit. There were some tables that didn't have any chairs because people would take them to other tables. It was a bunch of folks walking around and asking different parties if they were using the chairs. You're either lucky or unlucky for the parking. The lot is small and there are at least 4 to 5 spots allocated for pick up orders. It was nice to check it out the one time but I don't think I'll be back.

Kit T.

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Came here on a Wednesday night and this place was packed. We couldn't find parking in the food hall's parking lot so we had to park in the next plaza. Even with that, it took a while because it is a busy plaza. There are a good variety of choices to choose in the food hall and there's an outdoor space. I tried 2 places so far: Shootz: I got the combo #4, the mixed plate with 2 brulee spam musubi and a can of soda. The kimchi butter katus chicken was my favorite. It was the right amount of buttery and savory which goes well with the rice. The macaroni salad is so really good. Brulee spam musubi was interesting because it was sweet. I will def be back again to try their sandwich. Not Just your pizza: My bf ordered a focaccia and he thought it would be a sandwich but it came out to be in a pizza form. The focaccia was really light and airy. I didn't feel bad if I ate more than 2 slices of it. It was the right amount of lightness and I really like the arugula as the topping. I would def come back here to try the other food choices but probably not on the weekends since its going to be way harder to find parking.

Nicole P.

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Since this food hall opened, the parking has been ridiculous. Parking for Stater Bros has been a challenge. Finally made it on Saturday evening. I like the concept, but the food options were okay. The bar area and outdoor space was lovely and very busy. There was even a dj, which I appreciated. Some food stalls were closed which in my opinion could've stayed opened later especially on the weekends. I like that it's extremely close to my home and I could walk or ride my bike if I wanted too. Shout out to Starcones as our dessert was a treat. I really enjoyed it.

Magda N.

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Very nice hang out spot. Outdoor patio is huge and clean. Dog friendly so I definitely plan on bringing my furry best friend here. Near the bar area, there is a big screen. Looks like a set up for watching sport games. I wish there are more food vendors though. And more dessert or coffee option!

Franco L.

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In a world where we see less and less mall style food courts this is a welcome addition. This is more of a food hall with multiple independent locations to partake in. The variety is good from Asian to Mexican to Peruvian to American. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside. We tried a variety of foods to get a good sampling of flavors. Peruvian chicken was ok, sadly the green sauce provided was a bit runny and lacked flavor. Ramen was good in a flavorful soup base with adequate accompaniments. The smash burger was the big winner with juicy meat which overflowed beyond the bun. Chicken wings were good, plump and tasty. Parking can be difficult but with patience your endeavor will prevail. Almost forgot to mention banana coffee was amazing a must try. See you there

Itzel M.

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First time at Rodeo 72! I came for lunch on my own, and it's a really nice spot. Lots of food options, drinks, people are friendly, lots of outdoor space and table. It was a good experience! Looking forward to come back with friends and family.

Luis C.

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If you're looking for a spot that blends a cool vibe, delectable cuisine, beautiful murals, picturesque landscaping, and spacious dining areas, look no further than Rodeo 72. Whittier's new food hall with over 14 restaurant concepts, a full bar with well crafted beverages and a large TV monitor including amazing mural artwork painted by local Artist. Rodeo 72 is a dynamic community gathering location and Chef driven culinary destination that succeeded our expectations. In conclusion, Rodeo 72 goes beyond just being a food hall but an experience. Not only did it satisfy our palates but left us with a lasting impression of an amazing night that warrants return visits! Great job to the developers and all involved!

Lynn B.

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There is a designated parking lot that is free. No valet parking available. Parking was very challenging on the opening weekend! I went on the second day it opened to the public! Finally managed to find parking! There's a large variety of food choices from drinks, dessert, and food! There was no lines to enter the building! There were super long lines for many of the establishments, but that didn't stop people from standing in line! It was also super challenging finding a table too! There is outdoor seating, but it has no shade or covering! It has no heat lamps so plan accordingly! I would love to return back, but maybe in a few weeks/months after the traffic dies down a bit! It was too chaotic today!!!!

Gary D.

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Glad this is happening for the community. Lots of great options. It's a vibe. Visiting on the second day of opening may not have been the wisest move but still had a good meal there. Had the Burria taco combo from Las Chelaguas. Service was great ,food was good. Kind of in the pricey side $36 for the 3 taco and drink combo plus an additional agua. Seemed like they had a great choice of dessert options may go back for that. Also had 4 carnita tacos from The Basket Tacos. Those were good too. Kinda busy but that's to be expected on its second day. Heads up ...parking is a nightmare it's like going Christmas shopping at a mall. Will definitely go back at some point but after the hype subsides.

Silvia G.

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Today I attended grand opening day Was on time & in line to try out some deliciousness! Rain or shine we made it! 1st stop , KOZAN teahouse (mango cloud ) 7/10 - BASKET taco co - 3 potato tacos al vapor were so tasty! 10/10 The INKA SPOT - lucky to be the 50th person in line. I had the pleasure, tasting the flavorful chicken, beans, rice , salad + a cup of shredded chicken /rice porridge soup 9/10 STARCONES - last, but not least I purchased the half chocolate dipped wafer cookie w/strawberry for my topping 6/10 as the waffle part to bite was moist from I believe it was caramel at the bottom. Not a pleasant bite! Ambiance was living & everyone seemed to be involved & enjoying the new space Will definitely visit again

Michelle R.

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The only down fall I have is that this is a "no cash" place. Every vendor nd bar area takes cards. Everything else is good, I just wish there was an option.

Kat N.

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Cool place to hang out and have a variety of places to eat. It's not as good as Haven City in West Covina but it's clean, spacious, and modern. We got food from the Karai Handroll Bar, chicken sandwich from Shootz, spring rolls from Rice Paper, and steak from Primal Cuts. Everything is on the pricier side.

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Nice outdoor indoor food courts Also have sports bar tv to watch sports Food many kinds still lack of a good coffee or boba places Few spots havent open yet

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Tons of beautiful little restaurants I can't wait to go back over and over again! This is a perfect place to go if everybody wants to eat something different and just meet in the middle five stars

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