Just as other Yelpers have said, once familiar with the spectacular Tacolina, it is a few steps…read moreinto the mysterious world of the Jaguar Room. As an anthropologist who spent years in Latin America, I understand the importance of the symbolism of jaguars in those cultures. Living there, one may encounter one when venturing outside big cities. And, I love their beauty and a kind of animal majesty they convey, so naming a womby bar after them and creating a dark haven to escape the chaos is a brilliant idea, in my view. When I want to bring visitors to a place that embodies Southern California, let's say in a "pub crawl" event, Jaguar will be at the top of my itinerary. Check out my pictures and their menu. Tacolina at night would be magical, the Jaguar Room would certainly be mystical.

Drinks a bar was very friendly, atmosphere was very inviting and sadly had to leave but, I'm hoping…read moreone day. I will try out food.

Such a great spot to stop by for a drink! In my experience it has always been busy and lively,…read morethere's indoor and patio seating. It smells great inside, they have candles lit on every table and incense on. It's a Mexican fusion cocktail inspired menu and all the drinks I've tried have been delicious! Bartenders are busy but once you order, your drinks comes out pretty fast. Bonus points for the cute stairwell

Ratings: Atmosphere: 5/5…read moreCrowd: 5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Music: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Total: 4.2/5

Need to host a private event? Call The Thirsty Crow!!!…read more I recently threw a surprise birthday party there for my girlfriend and it was an absolute blast! Taylor, the bar manager, was so helpful setting up a space and time for the party and very communicative throughout the whole process. The bartenders are always friendly and attentive as well. This spot is a gem and I highly recommend visiting or to throw a party there!

After work, we were pretty stressed and just wanted to grab a drink. The front door host, Nate, was…read moreincredibly nice and honestly made our day. He was friendly, welcoming, and gave us a great first impression. However, our experience afterward was disappointing. We waited nearly 20 minutes to be seated and another 20-30 minutes before anyone took our order. I understand that restaurants get busy, and we were trying to be patient because we could see the staff was overwhelmed. When we finally got our beer, I told our server, Noah, that I could pour it myself if that would help. Instead of explaining the situation politely, he responded with attitude and said, "You know I can't serve you guys, right?" I apologized, but then he told us, "Nah, you guys have to leave." This was frustrating after waiting so long just to place an order. We were never rude or disrespectful to the staff, so the interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessary. I completely understand being busy, but customer service should still be respectful. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression despite the great welcome we received from Nate.

The salad I got was delicious! The tahini dressing was light and had the perfect flavor! I ordered…read morechicken kebab, which was just as good! The salad was amazing except they put a little too much corn. The waitress was very sweet! The ambience is really cute and a great place for a date!

My boyfriend's cousin and his girlfriend came to LA to visit us so we had a full weekend of fun…read moretaking them around the city. To end the night before we headed off to dinner, we stopped by The Semi- Tropic bar for drinks. The parking situation was difficult to say the least-- there is no street parking or parking lot. And the neighborhood behind the bar is filled with park cars. We were lucky and parked at a parking lot that was for the surrounding business (so sorry to the pizza/ weed shop!). We arrived at around 6:30 PM so it wasn't too busy. We were greeted by one of the servers and she gave us options to either sit at a lounge table area or hightop tables. We opted for the hightop tables because we knew we weren't staying there for long. The server was friendly and patient as we looked over the menu for drinks. I've been sober for about a year so I only had water, my boyfriend ordered a Naoshima Dream, his cousin ordered a Mango Cart, and his cousin's girlfriend ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. The bar was super cute and hipster! I honestly would have loved going to this bar back when I used to drink. It's dimly lit, had a vintage 20's speakeasy feel to it and the music was a vibe. I'd recommend coming here for a little date with your partner or even coming with a group of friends. My boyfriend had been here once before and he said the food was really good and affordable. He had a panini and said for bar food it was a 10/10. We waited maybe like 10 minutes for our drinks to come, we were having such a fun time chatting and enjoying the environment that it didn't feel long at all. My boyfriend, his cousin, and his cousin's girlfriend really enjoyed their drinks. They said the drinks tasted "light" insinuating that there was barely any alcohol in it. Don't let the taste fool you, after finishing half of their drink there were full of smiles, giggles, and had a great buzz going. The prices here were all pretty fair for the cost and quality of the drinks. Would defintely recommend coming here for drinks and dinner for a date night or a night out with friends!

As I was across the street at El Moro churrería We noticed…read moreabout the place La Fe bar. We noticed the ambience we heard some music and we decided to go across the street. Check it out and grab a drink. Gotta say it was a busy night but can be enjoyable he was at ambiance!

Love the vibes of this bar. Haven't tried the food so can't comment on it but the drinks are great…read more Will definitely be a spot to try when in Echo Park.

Hands down, one of my favorite wine bars in the Echo Park/Silverlake area!…read more The vibe here changes depending on the day or the event happening, which keeps it interesting. I've been on quiet weekday evenings when you can lounge comfortably and snag a table here and there. You'll see everything from couples on dates, groups of friends out for a fun night, to all sorts of other characters. On event days, the space comes alive--outdoor areas are full, food trucks or vendor tents are serving up delicious bites, and the energy is just infectious. It's truly a wonderful place to be, no matter the occasion. Yes, it can get crowded, but I've never had an issue. Everyone is super friendly and open to conversation, which makes the experience even more enjoyable!

Great beer and wine spot with helpful bartenders and a chill vibe. Good selection of wines, craft…read morebeers and non-alcohol choices. The snack menu was limited to olives though. Went for a comedy event on the patio and was a great place to hang out. Patio is not dog friendly though which would make it an even cooler place to hang.

I've been coming here semi-regularly for almost a year at this point, and I can honestly say it's…read moreone of my favorite bars in Los Angeles. The people are super friendly and the drinks are great and very well-priced. Great service, good times. Accidentally spend way too much money every time I go, and I never regret it.

Great food, fantastic service, and any sporting event you could ask for! What's not to love?read more

The Babes Behind the Bar were at it again. This time our adventures led us to Thunderbolt - an…read moreestablishment that's been making waves for its inventive savory & texture driven cocktails since it opened in Historic Filipinotown. The award-winning cocktail bar has been named one of North America's best bars for 3 years in a row. The drink menu is also impressive with its illustrations and useful diagrams detailing techniques & flavor concentrations. The Southern-inspired dishes are equally creative and include Gluten Free & Vegan options. The forest green color scheme and terrazzo bar top emit a relaxed, chill vibe. The staff are all friendly and seem genuinely happy to work here. My friend and I sat at the bar. Bartender Tom was fantastic! He was welcoming and enthusiastic about explaining the drinks. Nikki oversees the wine club and she was also amazing! We both ordered La Frutera #4 - am homage to L.A.s fruit carts comprised of Lime leaf Tequila, Watermelon, Sunflower Seed, Coriander, & Lime. It was pretty and delicious! We also had the Pastelito - a plant-based milk punch inspired by the pastry featuring Tequila, Guava, Strawberry Aperitif, Hibiscus, & Coconut. It was well balanced and tasty. Tom was kind enough to give me a sample of the Koji Killer, which tasted like a vacation in a glass! We also shared the Smashed Cucumber & Melons and Buttermilk Biscuit, which came with seasonal jam & whipped butter. The cucumber & watermelon was tossed with Calamansi vinegar & herbs. It was light & refreshing. The Buttermilk Biscuit was fluffy, moist, & big enough for us both to share. If you are a wine connoisseur, my friend suggests signing up for their Wine Club. She's always happy with Nikki's picks. They also have a unique selection of Madeira wine available by the glass, which I'm looking forward to trying on my next visit. *Street Parking

Their online menu is a bit buggy, but they also have physical ones inside that people can order…read more I have been here before and Im not sure if they had a menu change, but it wasn't as I remembered. The food is great, but the alcohol wasn't as good as my previous visit. Theres plenty of seating from inside and outdoor seating. The employees were very helpful and friendly and the ambiance the place has is a great spot for a date night or a casual spot for friends.

Elite cocktails in the former Smog Cutter space (RIP). Very cool interior and seriously well…read morecrafted cocktails. You can also make a night of it and go to Budonoki for dinner...and starter drinks (shit is delish), and get beers at Alma's Beer and Cider bar. What could go wrong?

Been on my list for so long. Visited on a rainy Friday…read more What works: Free popcorn The ambience/seats Some of the drinks are delicious - we had the one with anise and one with gin pear brandy and liked those What doesn't Popcorn lacks salt Only cold ice water tanks Lack of communication on service Lack of reservation system The area is a little sketchy Some drinks are really unbalanced - old fashioned and tamarind mezcal taste off

Small and cute bar in a completely unexpected place. Good vibes and good drinks. Loved naked &…read morefamous, but also enjoyed the crowd- down to earth and nice. Good little gem in the neighborhood. Something is between upscale and speakeasy dive bar, not too loud, so you can actually enjoy the conversation. Bartenders sweet and cool. Service fast and easy. Would definitely come back to check other drinks on the menu. Also, decent old fashioned.

Local bar not far from where I live. Hadn't been here yet, not sure why, so was out and about and…read moredecided to pop in on the weekend. Indoor and outdoor seating available, Bar Henry is a cool little for in Echo Park serving up tasty cocktails in a friendly, local feeling environment. We tried a few cocktails when we visited. The Butthole Surfer is their version of a pina colada which, while decent, could have been a little more flavor forward. Feel it is premade in batches as I didn't see it made fresh but was brought getting the back, but still decent. The Lucid Dream had the smokiness from the mezcal posted with the mandarin, but then the rosemary comes in and helps add a little balance to the drink. The Swimsuit Edition was more flavor forward, but the passion fruit didn't necessarily pop in the drink for us. And finally was the Snitches Get Stitches, another mezcal drink with mango and horchats. Interesting was my first thought, then you start getting the nuances of the different interested and it's a respectable cocktail. Overall, good drinks, friendly people, chill atmosphere, and a nice addition to the bar scene in Echo Park