Muy rico! I live near here, so this will definitely be in our regular rotation, especially the happy hour. I traveled to Mexico City this spring, and we didn't make it to all the overpriced cheffy spots there, so this felt like the next best thing. This is not street taco territory. This is a chef-driven take on traditional dishes using top notch ingredients, techniques, with a beautiful presentation. I came with my partner and another couple to celebrate 2 of our birthdays. We ordered cocktails and 1 Mexican dark beer and a bunch of the dishes across the menu for sharing. The dishes are small, but mighty. We were concerned we may have ordered too much food, but each plate is only a few bites if you're splitting it with 2-3 people. The lentil app was delicious. The homemade blue nixtamalized tortillas were perfect for scooping up every last drop of sauces. We also tried the mole, the esquites (exquisite!), the ceviche (shareable!) and the flautas. Our cocktails were La Intrusa and the Soy tu Duena (a Mexican take on the negroni) and they were complex and well executed. I'd love to try all of them. I'm also curious to try Sotol by itself (I know I could buy a bottle for $30, but that's a commitment). We ordered both desserts, which were divine and beautiful. Yes, they were small, but at least we didn't feel stuffed. We were close to our neighbors, but you can't blame a restaurant for maximizing the space. The service was excellent. The servers were clearly coached to highlight the ingredients as they presented each dish. I didn't mind. I think they want us to appreciate it, which we did. Our check with tip, tax, and other gratuities was about $120 per couple, so that's closer to $60 per person, not $100 as another reviewer said. Depends on what you order! No need to go crazy to try a bunch of cool things. If you want large portions and cheap prices, there is no shortage of Mexican restaurants and trucks in this big, wondrous city. Since we live nearby, we walked over. Yes, the valet is pricey; I encourage you to bike, take an LA Metro bike, bus, walk, or park at a meter on the street if you don't want to valet. We have so many amazing restaurants all over LA, but how lucky are we to have so many good places in Mar Vista! If you are local, check it out. I'm glad something good has taken over this building, and it isn't sitting empty. read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Tres Leches Bundt Cake - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Good - Great Westside location - The food was fresh and delicious - The service was fair - Paid parking and metered parking available - Nice outside seating area The Bad - Service was slightly not organized. Nobody provided menus until we asked for them - The food was good BUT the portions were ridiculously small - not aligned with the prices. - The drinks were ok - also pricey The Ugly - Establishment tacks on a 4% "Healthy LA" employee wellness fee to your bill. Check out the fine print on their menu coz we didn't see it until we received our bill. The Uglier - Establishment applies sales tax on the "Healthy LA" fee... no bueno. read more

What a charming, cozy restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere and thoughtfully curated music set the perfect tone for the evening. We started with the guacamole and ceviche, and both were outstanding. The ceviche was exceptionally fresh with just the right amount of heat, and the house-made chips elevated every bite. The lamb barbacoa was the star of the meal--rich, tender, and beautifully presented in a traditional clay pot, allowing you to savor every bit of its deeply flavorful reduction. Paired with the blue corn tortillas, it was unforgettable. I also ordered the Japanese sweet potato, which was packed with flavor. The chicharrón added the perfect contrast in both texture and richness. My friend ordered the enchiladas, and they were equally delicious. To top it off, the gin martini was excellent. Although our group was running late for our reservation, the staff couldn't have been more gracious. Once everyone arrived, we were welcomed warmly and never felt rushed, making the entire dining experience feel relaxed and genuinely hospitable. This is an elevated Latin dining experience that honors traditional flavors without compromising authenticity. Every dish delivers the depth, spice, and soul of a home-cooked meal, presented with exceptional care and refinement. I'll absolutely be back. read more

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Broken Spanish is fantastic! We used to go to the one in downtown LA and it was always good. Dare I say I think this one is even better! This place used to be an old ihop but they did a really good job with the design. They also have a patio for those beautiful LA days. The food at broken Spanish is really good. The service is swift and calm. They have valet parking but plenty of street parking around as well. Highly Recommend: Refried Lentils 5/5 (If you only get one dish make sure it's this) Salmon Flauta 4.5/5 Trucha Trout 4.5/5 Chicken Enchiladas 4.5/5 Chicharron 5/5 Cesar Salad 5/5 Camote Sweet Potatoes 5/5 Guacamole 4/5 Ray Garcia has always been good but this might be my favorite spot he's ever opened! If you want elevated Mexican you want Broken Spanish! read more

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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. read more

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The food is a very Spanish eclectic experience. It's not for everyone, but it is definitely for the foodie at heart. As a Latina, I can appreciate food from all different parts of the Latin countries and cities. Their teacher was on point and I was pleasantly surprised and I mean, very surprised, at how delicious the refried lentil beans were. Refried lentil beans?? Who knew? Do not be afraid of the menu just order and dig in and you will be pleasantly surprised This is the old IHOP building for those old school, Venetians and Mar Vistians. Great place inside and out. Lovely service. So nice to be around such gracious people. read more

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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. read more

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A 4.5 stars really but yelp doesnt allow that. Definately worth a visit. The sweet potato dish is amazing, the Non-Alcoholic margaritas is perfect and the salsas and beans are wonderful. Is it transcendental like n/Naka? No. But its really really good. The ambiance is delightful and the service was enthusiastic which is always appreciated. Come! On a date night. It will be wonderful. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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! read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Enchiladas + mole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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Enjoyed a late brunch here with friends. There was a decent selection of items and both alcoholic and no alcoholic drinks. Service was attentive and it was a good space for a small group to enjoy indoor or outdoor dining. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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This place has been on my place for sometime now and when I found out this resturant was participating in Dine LA, I got reservations right away. The servers were AMAZING! They were so nice, prompt, knowledgeable and went above and beyond. The place is charming. I got early reservations so got prime street parking right out front but they did have valet in the lot for $15. It's a little tricky to find parking around there and some of the street are permit only. So make sure to read the signs. Now the drinks! I got the Rebelde to start. I was going back and forth with the Corazone Salvaje (which i ended uo getting after). Both were delicious. The Rebelde did taste like boozy jicama fresca which was how my waitress described it. It was strong, too! The Carazone Salvaje was on the sweeter size but still great. I love guava and prickly pear so it was perfect. The apps: I got the ceviche and omg let me tell you about the carrot-habanero clamato sauce! It was spicy, citrusy and delicious! The Kanpachi is light and the tostadas were perfectly crispy. I also tried the smoked salmon flautas. Ok, the presentation was fabulous! I wasn't sure what to expect, and the first bite was a bit of a surprise. It didn't taste bad but I have never had smoked salmon rolled up in a flauta before so it took me by surprise. Not sure if I'll order it again, but it was good. Main: I got the Rainbow trout and it was swimming in garlic butter. It was very flakey and delicious. I love garlic so it was perfect for me. It doesn't come with anything so I ordered the half size tortillas, and made it into fish tacos. The tortillas as so good. Highly recommend getting those when you go. It was soft, and chewy and it was probably one of the best tortillas I have ever tasted. Dessert: I got the Tres Leche Bundt cake to go and even the presentation in the to go box was impressive! It was rich, and soft, overall wonder texture along with edible flowers. I will absolutely be back to try the enchiladas because I saw a lot of parties ordered it. So, it is definitely a popular dish here. read more

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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 read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Barbacoa, Chicharron, and Enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been there a million times as far back as when it was Best Bet and before that A-Frame ~ Parking can be found on main/side streets or pay the $15 for valet Venue was pretty dark, with a noisy crowd and music pumping and it's still completely looks and feels like A-Frame Service was friendly and only 10-minute wait so to the bar we went... They have a smallish menu but good enough to try a few things - Albondigas - nice heat from the chipotle but nothing special Lentils - somewhere between refried beans and queso dip Mole - our favorite - really focused on the warm spices and textures (love the addition of the grapes) Enchiladas - chicken perfectly done, slightly under spiced Overall - maybe too much finesse/restraint and not enough oomf? Might come back for happy hour Quick tip: Do NOT miss out on their margarita as it was one of the BEST I've had in years. read more

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

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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. read more

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Came here for the first time the other night. There were 4 of us. We waited to be seated inside (our choice, outside was available). The space is very attractive. Menu offerings looked great, although my personal pet peeve, not limited to this restaurant is the enforced shared plates. I want to decide if I want to share, not have to, but that's the way it is. We got ceviche (very good, just the right amount of spice), duck meatballs (fine), sweet potato (way too spicy/hot - I like things somewhat spicy, but that hurt), lentils w/ tortilla (excellent, flavorful), pork belly (too small a portion for the price. For dessert we spilt the two options, tres leches cake and chocolate (both very good). For a drink, I had the one with mezcal and passion fruit - it was good and packed a punch. Service was attentive. Overall, good experience but not memorable. read more

Absolutely amazing Mexican food. Some of the best I've had on the west side! Small intimate restaurant that's a great spot for a date or a special occasion. Came twice in about a week with my girlfriend we liked it so much. Highlights of the menu: The smoked tuna flauta cannot be slept on. We both agreed we could've each had one (or two) each it was so good. The tostada with heart of palm was surprisingly light and refreshing. I usually am not a fan of heart of palm because it's a harder root vegetable but it works here The kanpachi ceviche was delicious. Enough the clamato thoroughly. Big fan of the tamale. Love the corn they use. Definitely a sharing plate as it can fill you up. Lastly loved their enchiladas. Light and flavorful while filling you up. Highly recommend! read more

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We came for happy hour. We sat at the bar. Fantastic food, drinks, and service. Ambiance was nice. We will definitely be coming back. My fav thing I had was the dessert and Ceaser salad. read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Tres Leches (10/10) - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Hmm I had really high expectations knowing this place to be the reincarnation of the 2020 broken Spanish, but I gotta say I find myself having to turn to hatchet hall next door for food satisfaction. Definitely loved the lively ambiance and everyone seems to be having a good time. So for this I really appreciated! Only show stopper is the Japanese sweet potato. The purple sweet potato drenched in spice sauce with crunchy tiny pork rind. That is a 9/10 without doubt. Everything else is just okay. Paid for an enchilada we never even ordered in the first place , but an open mind like us figured we might as well just try them. Bad idea! very forgetful. Lamb neck does smell really good, but the flavor is too simplistic to justify its $55 pre tax/tips price tag. Scallop tostada, honestly, fishy and mediocre flavor. Tresleches only looked good. But it does taste better than Costco value pack. We had 3 drinks in total. The bill came out to be $90 per person. people always say oh how time flies. But before you know it, money flies nowadays too read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Tres leches - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's pricey and crowded and West side bougie. The furniture and design are eye-catching. There is nothing like it on the West side. It's almost like a tiny ski resort. The food was tasty, but you can easily spend $100 per person, because the portion sizes are small and you end up having to order 4-6 plates just for two people. There is a happy hour, but it's only at the bar, which fills up fast with limited seating. I would come here again for the happy hour, though. I like the atmosphere at Broken Spanish Comedor. The staff are the best. There is free parking if you don't mind walking around the neighborhood. read more

Fancy plates of Mexican cuisine. The food is good, a bit pricey, but is aligned with the style and atmosphere the restaurant is going for. There is valet private parking for $15, otherwise you can find street parking if available. Great place to catch some drinks and enjoy delicious food. read more

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My friends and I stopped by here on a whim and were lucky enough to get seats at the bar immediately, so we didn't have to wait. This place is slightly chaotic as its quite narrow (despite being on a pretty big lot). There's a lot of ambient noise, so you have to raise your voice to be heard for sure. At one point, the side door was open which opens directly to the parking lot and someones front car beams were pointed right in our face for a while. As far as ordering, we asked for some recommendations. In my opinion, the servers did an okay job with it but didn't really walk us through the menu, and in retrospect I wish we had ordered some other things that people are talking about in their reviews that we didn't get a chance to do. We got: - guacamole: very good, but overpriced - tortillas: good, but its one of those places that charges for it, which is fine - ceviche: decent - albondigas: loved it! very tasty. but VERY small, its literally 3-4 meatballs - camote: we were intrigued by this, but it ended up being kind of meh - chicharron: solid, nothing super notable - enchiladas: solid, nothing super notable overall, the food was decent, but didn't blow me away. same with the ambience -- some good, some bad. and at these prices, i personally wouldn't go back. But it was cool to check out. read more

Service was impeccable! Wait wasn't too long on a Friday night after 8pm, ambiance and vibes were there. Food was good but at the cost of price point since portions are quite small. I do think there's equivalent quality around LA where you don't have to break the bank, but glad I got to try it! read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Ceviche and Aguachiles - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This spot might be one of LA's best kept Mexican American secrets... cool vibe with awesome food and great service. Drink-wise, the Paloma was fantastic and the margaritas are among the best I've ever had. Never had refried lentils before but they were great... like refried beans but creamier and with better flavor. The guac was solid too. We ordered a Caesar salad and it showed up dressed to kill... serious salad skills. Star of the show? Hands-down the crispy pork belly chicharrón... melt-in-your mouth pork belly with perfectly crisped skin that leaves you wanting bite after bite of porky perfection. Shout out to the talented kitchen staff, to our attentive server (Kenneth or Kenny, I think?), and to Kelly up front for being so welcoming and accommodating. read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Caesar Salad - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything we had was so delicious and the service was very friendly too. - Refried lentils - I am usually ambivalent about lentils but these were amazing. So gooey and cheesy and delicious. - Camote - quite spicy but oh so flavorful and good - Tamal - I'm not a tamale connoisseur and I liked it but wasn't my favorite. I know others who have told me it was their highlight. - Barbacoa - I was worried the lamb would be overpowered by the stew, but it was perfect. Delicious lamb flavor in a light jus. So good. - Mole - I love a good mole and this was no exception. The area in Mar Vista is lined with good restaurants and eating outside was enjoyable. There's plenty more we'll need to try on the menu next time we go. read more

5* Value 4.5* Food 4* Service 4* Ambiance This famous landmark restaurant has housed many popular restaurants such as IHOP, A Frame, and now Chef Ray Garcia's Broken Spanish Comedor. The food here is flavorful; the ambiance is busy, casual, and lively, with quick service as they try to get you in and out quickly.... a little too quickly. The execution of each dish was almost perfect. The ceviche was slightly salty, which was slightly disappointing because the kanpachi was like butter, and the carrot-habanero sauce was divine, but the salt covered our pallet making it difficult to savor the intricate flavors. The camote was comforting with coal roasted Japanese sweet potato, salsa macha butter, and pork rinds. The crunch or the rinds elevated the silky, smoky creaminess of the potatoes. I was most impressed with the Mole! Expecting to be disappointed because making mole is an art form requiring a balance of flavors. The chicken was succulent and perfectly braised. The mole sauce was rich and deep with flavor. The hazelnuts added a much needed crunch to a creamy sauce, and the grapes a lovely pop of flavor. No time for dessert as they brought our check for us before we could order. read more

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Everything was the delicious. As a big mole fan, that was the only dish that I feel could've had more depth, but overall a wonderful and delicious experience. I appreciated the kids menu for my toddler, the toy and crayons they provided as well. read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - Kids menu. They also have him a fidget toy along with crayons. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time at this restaurant and heard a lot of hype. Went for happy hour. Ambiance and Service: casual and inviting space. Easy street parking. Warm staff who were attentive throughout happy hour, explaining each dish and making sure our drinks were always to our liking with last calls before happy hour was over. Food: happy hour menu was decent featuring a nice variety of drinks and 4 main savory options. We tried all 4 along with the cerviche off the main menu. The cerviche ended up being my favorite item as it was refreshing and fresh with just the right amount of spice paired with yummy chips. The chicharron unfortunately fell flat for us. No real flavor and was more hard than crispy. It may be that we just failed to appreciate this specialty as there were so any positive reviews of it. The duck meatballs with cactus were a winner--flavorful and different. The chicken enchiladas were not the best I've ever had, but did the job and were tasty with homemade salsa verde. Finally, the quesadilla was good, but not memorable. Drinks were delicious and nice strength. Great happy hour options! Overall, nice spot for a casual happy hour meetup. The place was packed and hopping on a weeknight for dinner. Recommend reservations! read more

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5 stars just for the hostess who helped me get the last table in the bar for happy hour! I didn't know that HH is only at the bar and a few tables on the side but Kelly was super helpful, she found extra chairs for us and was all around nice. The margaritas were amazing as well, the salted foam was to die for. We really enjoyed everything & the service was amazing. Highly recommend the enchiladas. We also met Chef Ray Garcia, he brought food to our table. We will definitely be back! read more

Broken Spanish Comedor - HH margarita & chicharrones - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very mixed on this.. maybe because we came on Father's Day for brunch. We had a reservation, but upon arrival we were told that it was gonna be closer to a half an hour after our reservation. Everybody at our table ordered something different. Basically it all tasted the same. Very heavily spiced. We ordered pancakes for the table, which never arrived. We asked twice. Disappointing. The drinks were nothing special. I really wanted to like this place. Prices were OK, but the portions are small. All in all it wasn't a total disaster, but doubt we will be back. read more

I'm not sure what the strategy was with that patio design but it's so packed (and could that even be ADA compliant?) and we were crammed in this corner booth where you couldn't even access one side of the table. Scooting in on their cushions was impractical -- they're not attached and bunches up under me so I was uncomfortable most of the evening. Also, I am 5'7" and the seats are tall -- my feet actually dangled! Service, to be blunt, stunk. We'd had plans to drink a lot and eat a lot but by the time we simply got water, we were starving and a bit cranky. But then she took one drink order and scurried off without the rest. I think part of the problem was that you can't even hear anything where we were sitting. The menu is small and it's kind of hard to do shared plates when you only have 10 options and there's no indication of how many comes on the plate. And good lord, y'all gotta warn a customer if your food is gonna melt her face! I do recommend the enchiladas. Those were great and so was the Caesar salad. I didn't think the pork, which is $57, was that great. No plans to return. There's a ton of Mexican food in LA so I'm good. read more

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Finally we meet Broken Spanish, mucho gusto! Ambiance is lovely, service (thank you Nicho) is on point, and FOOOOOd...deliciousness. There's nothing best when eating some Mexican cuisine with Mana in the background. Gracias! read more

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Get the margarita. It has a salty foam, but it's also refreshing. We order guacamole, lentils, meatballs, chicharrón, and enchiladas. I love that the food is flavorful. Some items are spicy, but in the right amount. I usually don't like chipotle-flavored items, but the meatballs were so good. I wish there were more than two enchiladas in the order. The chicharrón was really good. I'm not sure how I feel about the tortillas because they didn't hold together. The guacamole was standard, but I can eat a whole bowl of lentils. Our waiter was so helpful and attentive, and he bought me a blanket because it was a little cold on the patio. The music wasn't too loud for me, and the energy was nice in the restaurant. I will definitely recommend it. I totally forgot to take pictures. read more