"Los Angeles travelers can find a sleek hi-fi hideaway tucked behind the main facade of an Ojai massage parlor. Radio Roma, a new mezcal bar attached to adjacent taquería Taco Roma, takes influences from Mexico City, the Oaxaca region, and even the listening bars of Tokyo, Japan. Music floats from a vintage Klipsch sound system while tacos, like a lamb carnitas rendition with crispy edges, fly from the kitchen."
"The ranch water, here made with mezcal and jamaica, is a nice palate cleanser between bites of tacos, ceviche, and tostada de atún. In terms of tacos, the one you want here is the crispy lamb carnitas, which feels like a hybrid of lamb barbacoa and the traditional pork iteration. The fried fish taco, dressed with a crisp cabbage slaw, is no slouch, either."
"A giant mirror ball glints over a small dining area that flanks a neon-red-lit bar. Vinyl records stretch from floor to ceiling like corrugated wallpaper. Dim and quiet nooks (a bar-facing banquette, corner tables for two or four) abound, including an upstairs alcove from which the music flows. This is a great spot to start or end the night, though know that it gets busier - its patrons spilling out into the small patio that foregrounds it - as the hours get later."
Radio Roma sits behind an Ojai massage parlor and adjoins Taco Roma, blending Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Tokyo listening-bar influences. A vintage Klipsch system fills the neon-red-lit space where vinyl records line the walls and dim nooks and an upstairs alcove provide intimate seating. The beverage list centers on mezcal, with a simple sipper recommendation and cocktails such as a mezcal-and-jamaica ranch water. Food highlights include crispy lamb carnitas that bridge barbacoa and traditional pork, fried fish tacos, ceviche, tostadas, and cinnamon-sugar churros with whipped cream. The bar attracts mixed-age crowds and stays open late on weekends; reservations are advised on busy nights.
Read at Eater LA
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