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    Broken Spanish Comedor

    4.3 (94 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    BROKEN SPANISH COMEDOR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Refried lentils
    Derek L.

    Delicious food especially recommend Fideo. Refried lentils were smooth, cheesy and a little spicy. Blue corn tortillas good order to pair and make tacos with. Chicharron is heavy dish meant to be shared and I think could honestly feed 3. The tres leches I couldn't get much of the guava flavor and the top wasn't what I liked flavor and texture wise - too sour.

    Chicken enchiladas
    Jennifer S.

    After months of passing by this A-frame building that has housed quite a few restaurants over the last couple of decades, Boyfriend and I decided to make a reservation here, as it always seems quite busy and packed. We could only get a reservation for 5:15 p.m. since it's that popular. As I'm not 80 years old, it felt rather early to be eating dinner, but we took what we could get. Honestly, this "elevated Mexican" restaurant feels like a place that is trying to be too "bougie" and different. I'm not usually one to criticize a menu for having rather limited options; however, there are literally only 5 dishes under each category, and most of them are nothing I've ever heard of before as relates to Mexican cuisine. The front-of-house staff and our server/s were very friendly and efficient. We opted to sit outside on the patio, which is surprisingly cramped and narrow for the restaurant being on such a large lot. It was a breezy and slightly chilly evening, and unfortunately we found the rather loud music not to our liking. In fact it sounded a whole lot like a Zumba playlist (and since I have been a Zumba instructor for nearly 20 years, I know these things). I feel the whole dining experience would have been better accentuated by some soft Spanish guitar instead of the weird mix of reggaeton, merengue and annoying Latin pop, but that's just me. We opted for the guacamole and the scallop aguachile for starters, plus the barbacoa and the chicken enchiladas. The guacamole and aguachile were good and packed quite a bit of heat. We enjoyed the tostadas that accompanied each. The enchiladas were ok, but not special. The barbacoa was tender but very very greasy. The house-made blue corn tortillas were a nice addition and recommended by our server. The meal was diminished somewhat by sitting outside with screaming firetrucks and emergency vehicles zipping by and an extremely annoying car alarm that went on for what seemed like forever, but I understand these things are out of the restaurant's control. It's pricey ($20 for a single glass of rose'), and portions are pretty small. Plus valet parking is very steep at $15, since there's no lot and street parking is nearly impossible to find. I doubt we will be back.

    Bethany L.

    interior design and atmosphere is beautiful, had nice sunlight coming through for brunch on a sunday morning! food portions for price is decent. i was expecting certain dishes looking at the menu online but they weren't available with their new brunch menu. can't remember the names of the dishes (and website still isnt updated) - they were both good, but nothing memorable!

    tres leches
    Kayla U.

    Went to Broken Spanish for the first time and had an absolutely wonderful time! Excellent food, ambiance, and service. I've been to the many iterations of restaurants that have been at this location and by far this is the best. Our server Kenneth was friendly and knowledgeable with great recommendations. We ordered the flautas, ceasar salad, sweet potatoes, trout, refried lentils, and homemade tortillas. Everything was excellent but the standout was definitely those sweet potatoes!!! Everything had the perfect amount of heat. Their cocktails were also absolutely wonderful and worth exploring these creative and delicious takes on some classics. I love the creativity here. The tres leches was also wonderful. This place makes an excellent date night and I'm so excited to come back and try the rest of the items on the menu.

    Margarita
    Elisa C.

    This former IHOP location has been through many iterations. Broken Spanish is cozy and has a nice patio with heaters (be warned the side that faces the street can get really windy, we were fortunate that we were able to switch to a table closer to the parking lot thanks to the kind staff). The food and drinks are amazing and some dishes have quite the kick. Highlights for us were the roasted sweet potatoes (can be quite spicy), tamale and roasted fish (perfect crispness yet still tender meat). I'd love to come back to try their happy hour and also next time make sure to keep room to try dessert.

    Shishito peppers
    Beatrice V.

    Delicious Mexican food in Culver City! I cam here with a small group of girls for dinner, we made a reservation in advance. We had to wait approx 10 mins or so until we were seated but there was space for us to hang out by the bar area. They have valet parking out front but I found a spot across the street in the residential neighborhood. I'm obsessed with the ambiance of this place inside. Really nicely decorated, feels comfortable and inviting. Perfect for a date night out or meeting up with friends. They have an outdoor patio with seating as well, with heat lamps - this is where we sat. We ordered a number of dishes and split everything: -Ceviche: This came with wide & salty tortilla chips. Tasty! I wish there was more in the bowl. -Shishito Peppers: These were delicious. It isn't your standard shishito peppers appetizer, these are coated with pepita seeds and a ponzu sauce. -Albondigas: Duck meatballs in a thick chipotle sauce that resembled mole to me. These have a spicy kick to them! -Camote: Japanese sweet potato. These were lovely, covered in a slightly spicy and creamy sauce. Delicious! -Trucha: Trout. Pretty good but I think the appetizers were better and more memorable. -We also ordered rice, refried lentils (they're topped with cheese btw), and an order of tortillas. The tortillas were blue corn and warm, they tasted fresh, but I wasn't entirely sure what to eat it with since they came after we ate the appetizers. It was kind of strange to eat it with the trout, but I ended up making a taco with the sweet potato and that was pretty good. The rice was just standard rice. Service was wonderful, we were surprised by how quickly and promptly the food came out. Our waiter was really friendly and great, though at times we had to wait for him to bring us water and bring us the bill. But overall great dining experience here; I definitely recommend it!

    Diane M.

    Took the restaurant a while to seat us (20 minutes after our reservation), but other than that, our experience was amazing. The ceviche was one of my favorite dishes. The fish fillet was also really good when we used tortillas to make them into tacos. I was looking forward to the tamale, but that dish was just ok. Refried lentils are an interesting take on refried beans, but honestly just tasted like beans. The space is so cute, both inside and out, and the service once we were seated was fast! Skip the valet, there's tons of street parking. I will definitely be back!

    Enchiladas + mole
    Jenny E.

    The tres leches bundt cake is so gas. I'm already plotting the next time I can eat it. Why is the guacamole $17 though? Especially when the margaritas are $14 and the cake is $12, that felt outrageous. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. They made the experience one to remember!

    Barbacoa, Chicharron, and Enchiladas
    Neechi M.

    Loved our dinner yesterday. We ordered so many things but the highlights were the Ceviche that was so nice and spicy with the perfect level of heat. The Comote (sweet potato) was definitely the other highlight. Lastly - loved the Carajillo especially because of the cup it came in! Otherwise the Enchiladas were also a big hit on our table. Everything was delicious though and don't sleep on the pickled veggies. The patio was so so nice to sit on- they did a wonderful thing that not enough restaurants do where they had an appropriate amount of heaters to make it warm and cozy and also all the chairs (high tables) were comfortable. Lovely way to kick off a Friday night

    Enchiladas
    Stephanie M.

    Broken Spanish Comedor offers excellent options if you're looking for a delicious Mexican dinner. We came here to celebrate my birthday and I was surprised at the excellent food we enjoyed. I recommend the following options: - Guacamole and chips: start with your classic appetizer while enjoying a refreshing cocktail. Those chips were perfect-- crunchy, tasty, and the perfect touch of salty flavor. I loved this! - Tamal en Cazuela: this was such a unique combination of cooking a tamal on a skillet. The tamal is savory and on the spicy side, yet it is exquisite! We shared this dish with my family, but honestly I could eat this all by myself. - Camote: I am not a fan of sweet potato, but this dish really surprised me! I loved it! It includes a mix of salsa matcha butter, adding spice to it, and pork rinds, creating a nice crunchy blend. - Tarta de chocolate: made with Mexican chocolate, this dessert was perfect!! I loved that it's not overwhelmingly sweet, so you can enjoy an entire slice by yourself. - Cebada drink: if you like horchata, then there's a high chance you'll enjoy cebada! I know they're both different drinks but I truly enjoyed a refreshing glass. It's made with toasted cinnamon, piloncillo, and toasted barley. I had the enchiladas as my main dish, but they were just fine, nothing espectacular. I would recommend the dishes I mentioned above instead. Our server was very kind and helpful, explaining every dish. My only complaint-- it was rather odd that she was insistent on us getting dessert because it was my birthday, yet she charged us for it. Usually, for special occasions, many restaurants I've been to offer a complementary birthday dessert. I was not planning to order anything, to be completely honest, since we were planning on having cake at home after the restaurant. However, our server insisted and spoke highly of the tarta de chocolate, so I went for it. The restaurant is spacious and they offer valet parking, too. Overall, Broken Spanish Comedor is an excellent option if you are craving quality Mexican cuisine. One comment on the interior design-- the restaurant is a tad bit outdated. The food is just exceptional and this restaurant deserves to have a better presentation.

    Chips and guacamole
    Jas M.

    We had to run it back for cinco de mayo and again another 5 star dinner. Everything on point and great service!

    Margaritas
    Lauretta N.

    I've been waiting to try this place since I loved Broken Spanish in downtown LA. This didn't disappoint. Ordered two margaritas,Caesar salad, refried lentils, and lamb neck barbacoa. The delicious ensalada cesR had little gem lettuce,Parmesan,black garlic dressing and smoked chili croutons. The refried lentils which came with corn tortillas was outstanding. Then the next amazing dish - guajillo rubbed lamb neck that fell off the bone. Can't wait to return to try other dishes.

    Trucha rainbow trout, salsa verde, fresno chili
    Alison H.

    So good we celebrated two birthday in the span of ~2 months! After mourning the closure of its DTLA location and dreaming of the chicharron for many years, we were beyond delighted for Chef Garcia's return of Broken Spanish Comedor to Culver City! We celebrated my birthday in November and the chicharron was as amazing as we remembered. Every dish and cocktail was complex and divine! We found the decor beautiful and not too dark inside. We came back last weekend for my husband's birthday with his parents who visited from NorCal and enjoyed the Dine LA menu this time with a couple add one (the chicharron (obviously) and the refried lentils (another must)). This time we sat outside and the only issue I had was the grass tickling my arm on the patio. Service was excellent both times and we felt well cared for! We look forward to our next dining experience there! Thank you Chef and team!

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    Javier’s

    Javier’s

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    Visited Javier's DTLA for dinner recently and had a great overall experience. The atmosphere is…read moredefinitely one of the highlights, beautiful space, lively energy, and a great spot for a night out with friends or clients. The food was solid across the board. The chips and salsa were fresh, the cocktails were well-made, and the entrees were flavorful and nicely presented. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the prices are on the higher side, even for DTLA, and a few dishes didn't quite live up to the expectations set by the ambiance. Nothing was bad, but a couple of items felt more good than memorable. That said, I'd definitely come back. If you're looking for upscale Mexican food in downtown LA with a fun atmosphere, Javier's is worth checking out.

    5 stars for Ali because he was an EXCELLENT server for our early evening. We had reservations…read morestarting at 3:30pm and everything was elegant. 4.5 stars overall because we had higher expectations. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the seafood quesadilla & carnitas tacos! They had a fabulous array of tequila (we took shots). We recommend the martinis, you can never go wrong with a martini. The ambience was nice and the place was also very mellow at the time we went. The place was massive. Around 6pm a lot of people started coming in! We will definitely be back!

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