DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) — A couple of entrepreneurial Iraq War veterans in Southern California are doing their part to honor and look after fellow former service members. They’re doing that with their own restaurant in Downey. Marine veteran Nick Velez helped open Bastards Canteen shortly after completing military service. “Bastards is what your modern-day VFW,…
In this episode, the boys travel to the city of Downey to eat at a Veteran operated restaurant that’s actually next to HNH Alumni LKSD, BASTARDS CANTEEN. Get a twist on cocktails, beers on tap and the fusion of American and Mexican cuisine that they serve such as rib tips and chilaquiles. Enjoy.
With Downey, CA being a central part of the Los Angeles foodies base & latino culture, what better way to celebrate but with some great tacos and an ice cold Michilada! Bastards Canteen hands down has some of the best Tacos in Los Angeles, especially in Downey. Known for our Taco Tuesdays, we now have…
On May 27th 2019 Bastards Canteen & Save The Brave 501(c)3 will host their 7th Annual Memorial Day commemoration & clothing drive for homeless Veterans. This is a block party in Downtown Downey, and also a day of remembrance and celebration of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. It is…
Finding the Best Brunch in Downey might seem like a difficult task, but Bastards Canteen is the place to go where you can find some of our customer favorite exclusive Brunch recipes found on our menu every Saturday and Sunday from open to 2pm. Don’t forget our freshly prepared bottomless Mimosas to enjoy the food…
When is comes down to finding the Best Burgers in Downey, Bastards Canteen is the place to go where you can find some of our customer favorites in one place always amade with 100% All-American Beef. On our menu includes our famous Bastard Burger, Breakfast Burger, and Classic Burger. Don’t forget to enjoy them with…
HIT LINK ABOVE TO RSVP!!! On January 5th, 2019, Bastards will be opening VetWORK Brunch’N for veterans seeking employment/career opportunities, veteran resources/outreach. USC Masters of Business for Veterans, Save The Brave, Courage Forward, VSO, USC Military and Veterans Program (MVP), LASD Recruiters, L.I.G Lending, GreyScale Roasters and other partners will host a complimentary brunch. During the brunch,…
Check out our recap video from our epic 243rd #USMC Birthday / Veterans Day Festival in Downtown Downey, CA. We want to thank everybody who was involved in helping us! • East Los Angeles Veteran Center • Courage Forward • Save The Brave Organization • Side Action Apparel • Mex U.S. Marines Apparel • Bastards Merchandise…
Cpl. Calvin B. Spencer, co-founder of Bastards American Canteen and a avid fan of the L.A. Kings was recently recognized during a KINGS Military “HERO OF THE GAME” dedication ceremony at Staples Center OCT 18th 2018. During the first period of the game, the KINGS recognized Calvin and his accomplishments were noted on the Jumbo-Tron, while fans stood-up and applauded. It’s one of the most touching parts of every Kings game that one can’t see on the television broadcast,…
ONLINE Tickets Available, CLICK BELOW: On November 10th, 2018 – Bastards American Canteen will host the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday • Veterans Day Bash in Downtown Downey, Ca. Marine Corps Tradition: On November 10th 1775 the Marine Corps was created by a resolution of Continental Congress at Tun-Tavern Philadelphia. Since that date thousands of men have borne…