Valedor

Valedor is a great moody bar, perfect for a date night or group outing, with delicious Japanese + Mexican inspired cocktails and food! I recommend getting a reservation ahead of time through their website, otherwise you may wait a while to get seated.The drinks were all so unique and tasty, and the presentation for each of them was well thought out. Photos of each drink are available on their website.I came here with my partner before a concert nearby. We started with the mizu fresca and the Pina colada. I enjoyed the mizu fresca, the aloe and cucumber notes were super refreshing. The Pina colada was good, especially if you have a sweet tooth. It came with a fun coconut cookie/cracker on top. For the second round we got the greener the better and cucumber sakerita. The greener the better cocktail was presented with a chip on top with a wasabi guacamole dip which was really good. The presentation was memorable as you sip out of a bowl. The cucumber sakerita comes in a sake can with some lychee foam. This was my favorite drink of the night. We ended by sharing a midnight espresso, which was really tasty and had the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me up for the next two hours. The taste reminded me of the Kopiko coffee candies.We got some nice seats along the back wall with a great view of the bar. The service was really on top of it, coming by frequently to place orders and bringing out drinks pretty quickly. The bathrooms are really clean here too. Definitely recommend this cocktail bar and I'm excited to try out their happy hour (5-7pm) deals in the future.Also I appreciate that there wasn't a strict dress code. It is a nice establishment so you would want to dress somewhat nicely, but you can get in wearing a nice polo and jeans/chinos. I enjoyed the moody but casual vibe.

Incredible drinks!Lovely flavors & great ambiance. Sakerita was so delicious! Ask for harrison he is great!

You need to try this place for happy hour (5-7 PM)! I went with a group of friends for their drink/tapas deal. Great prices on drinks, plus they bring out extra tapas to try (free of charge)! The tuna poke tacos were my favorite of the tapas, and I'd recommend the watermelon cocktail (recommended by our waiter). Service was top notch - very attentive, friendly, helpful recommendations. Looking forward to visiting this place again!Very convenient location as well - right off the Damien stop.

Excellent ambiance that matched service and drinks/food. I celebrated my birthday with pre-dinner drinks and snacks and am so glad that I spent a portion of my evening here. The passion fruit Sakerita was refreshing and was topped with this incredible lychee foam. The autumn in August cocktail was boozy and smoky from the applewood infused smoke and well prepared. We also ordered the chicken and oyster mushroom karaage off of the happy hour tapas menu and the food was crispy and the accompanying dips delicious. Our bar tender brought out drinks on the house to celebrate my birthday and it was such a nice gesture/surprise. Valedor is up there on my favorite places to go for a drink and I'll be looking forward to the next time I'm back.

What an awesome spot in Wicker! Loved the vibe/interiors. Thought the prices were reasonable and the cocktails were delicious. Although I do wish the service was a little better, felt like I was chasing the bartender. Mizu Fresca was perfect and the Passionfruit Sakerita is a great summertime drink - loved the foam on the Sakeritas. Even the tapas were enjoyable - tried the Chicken and Mushroom Karaage, the Birriayaki and Salmon Crispy Rice. Would definitely come back for the cocktails!!

Drinks were great, however if you are looking for great bites you should eat prior to going. I came with a large party, I tried ordering from the bar like some of the other patrons-the bartender quickly told me that I would be charged 20% gratuity even though I was not ordering with the group. He stated since I'm with them it didn't matter. I was flabbergasted, it definitely appeared at that moment I was being taken advantage of.

Small and intimate bar/lounge. Cute place for a date. The food menu was small but good for snacking- small bites. We were able to come in without a reservation, sat at the bar, and the happy hour specials were worth it. The cocktails were boozy. Shishito Peppers had a nice char, and the Cilantro Lime Crispy Rice was fresh and light.

This place has been on my list to try for the longest time and I finally got to try it. I went after work with a friend and we just sat at the bar and got some appetizers and a drink. The cocktail was recommended to me by the bartender and it was fantastic. We also ordered the tuna poke taco and the salmon crispy rice both very delicious. I also really liked the mood in there and the music in the background. Overall I will def be back they have a great happy hour and the bartender was super nice! Would recommend this as a date spot

Valedor offers an incredible ambiance, with its dark and moody atmosphere complemented by vibey music. The seats were not the most comfortable, but not a dealbreaker. The servers were excellent, providing attentive and friendly service throughout our dining experience. We indulged in a variety of bites from the menu, excluding the shishito peppers, gyoza and each dish was delightful. The drinks were very tasty as well. Overall, we had a great experience at Valedor and look forward to returning!

Small but very cozy with excellent food. Walking in I had no expectations, I was just interested in hanging out with a friend at one of the newest spots in town. When I walked in, I loved how dim and intimate it was. The place was quiet, grown and sexy, there's street parking on all sides(some you have to pay for so don't say I didn't tell you). The service was awesome to say the least. From the host all the way down to the bartender. Everything came out in a timeline manner. THEY EVEN HAVE EARLY SUNDAY EVENING HAPPY HOUR, woot woot! Cilantro rice was amazing, I enjoyed two portions of those. The margarita was to die for and even the old fashion my friend and I both ordered but didn't bother to take photos of because we were having such a good time and the cocktails were so well crafted. Definitely a go to spot and a place to frequent if you're looking for vibes. Enjoy!