Candela La Brea is hands-down the best venue I have ever worked with in my time as a professional Event Director. Omar and his team are among the best in this business because they truly care and want your event to be successful. They are a literal dream to work with. They offer a beautiful space that can be transformed into just about anything with state-of-the-art A/V systems and screen projections. They are able to offer many things in-house that you would otherwise have to find with outside vendors. Their kitchen is top-notch and the bartenders know how to make your guests happy. They are flexible and easy to work with from the first moment you meet them. On top of all that, their prices are reasonable and the quality you get back is worth what you pay. I am so grateful to Omar and his entire team for being such a pleasure to work with! read more

Just a little south of Wilshire on La Brea sits Candela. It's odd because we had our work Christmas party here, yet I swear I've been in this place before but I can't for my life recall why. There is a large hallway when you enter, then a bar to the left side in a separate room, and I think the women's restroom is across the way. If you kept straight, you enter the large ballroom where there are bars on either side and a stage in front where the dj was. For our particular event, there was a long table set up on the right side for a minimal offering of food while there was random furniture set up throughout the venue along with a couple of photo booths. Considering the previous years party was actually AT work, Candela was a nice upgrade! read more

There was no food other than drinks. I don't like the atmosphere in Los Angeles. Never coming back

Sweet Nightlife club on La Brea and I truly enjoyed the bartenders who gave excellent service and a great pour. I ordered a Cosmo (pardon the incorrect emoji however this is as good as it gets. It was tasty and strong. read more

Candela - Having fun after those Cosmos!!!!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was good, the three stars is for their system and how dark it is inside, although maybe it's a vibe they want or I'm just getting older. haha! They have outdoor dining and inside there are high tables and some lounge seating with lower tables, chairs and booth. A neon side on one wall and a couple tvs by the bar. The bar is small for the way this place gets crowded. Not only are they serving drinks to customers at the bar but they are using half of the bar for waiters and table drink orders. So really you only have a corner of a bar to order your drink and wait. One bartender doing everything, poor guy. We had a group of 10, seated at two tables next to each other. The tables were small and low, like below our knees. No server. The bartender had to take our orders at once and then split it between the two tables after. We were all confused but went with it. You would think it would be easier to order at the bar individually and close the tab? Anyways so when the confusion ended, we got our food. I ordered the taco tour which includes 4 tacos of your choice (seafood ones cost a little extra). I liked it. Fish taco was soggy but the slaw was good. Rice was flavorful. The meat was alright, definitely needed some extra salsa or something to add more flavor. It wasn't the most ergonomic nor comfortable seating to eat. People were bent over to eat their food on the table. I put my food on a separate plate and held the plate to eat to avoid bending over. Overall, we had good food and drinks. It is expensive, but I wouldn't expect anything less esp in LA. The playlist is poppin'. The bar needs to be expanded which I hope they have in future plans. It was cool, but not somewhere I would have to go to whenever I'm in town. read more

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Great location in the neighborhood since I've been coming here for years the food is always the worst tasting & quality along with the drinks you just feel like ure being taking advantage of its Latino food & what's surprising is it's owned by a Latino family but everything is horrible they take no pride in their customers it's just about the money & the drinks don't waste your money you will be disappointed with the drinks. I went to an event on Friday the drink l ordered was horrible l returned it to the bartender after tasting he said, since l did drink some of it, I could not exchange it the alcohol taste water down as usual you will not enjoy the food it taste fake & cheap products pass on both it's just a ripoff l did have a great time seeing my associates at the birthday celebration read more

Candela - Do not order food or drinks - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The perfect little living room for a cozy date. This place looks just like a small living room and the vibe is low key, romantic. We shared a plate of nachos that were surprisingly good and this place is not stingy with the salsas. The drinks were also great! The only downside is the location which is just bad all around for parking. read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wonderful venue and even more amazing family ran business. We were planning a celebration of life on a very tight timeline and came across Candela. Omar and Carina were so kind and helpful to work with. They helped us put together an entire event within 4 days time and it turned out beautifully. They completely took care of everything including furniture set up and take down, linens, catering and service, bar tending, AV, and they provide valet as well. We hosted a taco bar and the food was delicious. Such a gorgeous venue for any event. Thank you for making our loved one's send off so special, we are forever indebted. read more

i went here for the taco night but it is closed. it looks like it is open when i drive by but nope its closed. Theres plenty of other places. I guess another covid fatality , read more

This is such a fun place for happy hour. All the happy hour drinks and food are great! I especially love the michelada.... wow extra delicious! They also serve complementary salsa and chips. Also friendly service is always a pleasant addition! read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Visited Candela one evening and instantly fell in love with the nice outside decor of an arch and beach. Lots of inside seating and I heard there's even a hall for special events although didn't get the chance to see it. I love the Art Deco touch on its overall decor and furnishings. It's spacious, clean, and sophisticated. Just not a fan of the neon lighting which made it difficult to take decent pictures. There was only one server when I came in. Although it wasn't really busy but she seemed overwhelmed.It took awhile before I was greeted and seated. It took additional time before she came back to ask for my order. I told her that it was my first time and for the life of me, I forgot my glasses and with the fun lighting, I can't really see anything on the menu. The lady wasn't really helpful. She seemed to be rushing me so I asked for guacamole and chips to go with my free shrimp ceviche courtesy of off the menu. Both of these items were great. Ceviche was loaded with lots of fresh shrimp. Same with guacamole. Portions were generous. I was happy with both. I got charged $12 on my credit card for both items. I added $2 tip although I wasn't happy with the service. However, these two items cost $6 each. Ceviche was supposed to be free. Guacamole should have been discounted 20% for yelp check in. Sad to say, I was obviously overcharged. Moral lesson, bring your eyeglasses always. read more

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This is my default spot for tacos in Los Angeles. Especially, on taco Wednesday's. OMMMGGGG, let's commence with tacos are a food group. Ok, now that that's been settled. Candelas has a wholly amaze litany of tacos, including awesome vegetarian options: such as creamed corn, fried potatoes, and a sort of squash. My usual in these three tacos, they are a tried and true staple. All in all, they have 30+taco varieties. Also, their iced teas are yummy. Oh and the chips/salsas arrive at yr table in a delectable set of four. And I only need One basket of chips folks, to share with friends. Nothing tastes as good as skinny, baby. ;) The fun part, is their constantly evolving taco of the month. Surrrpriseeeee, ya never know what ya might encounter. Customer service here is excellent: Luv ya guys. This is a sports bar; however the decor is super hip, millennial, it feels welcoming to a girl who's not into a bar vibe. Warm, hand carved wood furniture and cool neon signs. Most folks come with a friend or a group of friends, so they keep to themselves and don't bother a girl. The space extends beyond the initial restaurant area, adjacent there is an additional venue space which is massive and contains additional tables, couches, and a bar area. It's cozy but spacious. Finally, there exists valet parking, the area is most definitely challenged in the parking availability. read more

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I came here for a travel agent event put on by the Preferred Hotel group. They offer valet parking but we took Uber which they paid for, very generous of them. Inside it was dark and the vibe was like a nightclub but without the loud music. It's a very nice place in an old historic building. read more

This is a nice trendy spot. A great place to meet up for drinks and food with friends. The bartenders are on it. The drinks are absolutely delicious. Surprisingly the garlic shrimp plate was decent. Would definitely go back to hangout for drinks and appetizers. read more

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5 Stars for the food, 3 stars for the service. Came for the Wednesday taco deal for a party of 3. Each person particiapting has to purchase at least one drink ($10-$15) and then you get $1 tacos (seafood tacos excluded). They have a great variety of tacos and drinks to choose from. Drinks were great, tacos were amazing, but service was a bit slow. It took about 20 minutes for 9 tacos to get to our table each time we ordered (we ordered 3 rounds total). The orders were definitely not accurate but we were so hungry that we ate it anyway. All the tacos are good so you can't go wrong. I highly recommend ordering all at once otherwise you'll be sitting for 15-20 minutes in between each order. Usually when you order tacos, they explain which taco was which. They didn't do that until the last round of tacos. Server was nice but not all that attentive. He asked if we wanted another basket of chips, we said yes but they never came. We asked for water refills and that took about 15 minutes after already sitting at the table with empty glasses for 45 minutes. It was busy so understandable but they did seem understaffed. We were also charged for two extra tacos but I didn't think it was worth waiting another 15 minutes for another check for a $2 difference. Overall, would definitely recommend coming on a Wednesday as long as you're not in a rush to go anywhere. read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I hosted an event here for 200+ people and it was incredibly perfect! Huge shoutout to Omar for attention to detail, great service, and just being incredible responsive and understanding for our event needs. - The event space is massive and beautifully decorated - Killer sound system with included audio equipment. Our DJ plugged right in and was in love with the setup + lighting. - Highly recommend the 360º projection mapping for a great custom touch - Guests raved about food (above and beyond the quality you'd ever expect from catering) - Customizable, flexible menu for food and beverage options Long story short, check out Candela for all your event needs! read more

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Still living Candela. Been coming here for about 3 years. Always a great go to for good tacos and enchiladas. Staff is always professional and friendly. I enjoy the margaritas, chips and salsa, guacamole, Baja fish tacos, garlic shrimp tacos, veggie enchiladas plate. Music and vibes are chill unless there's an event in the back then it's all the way live in this mutha! I do miss the pre-pandemic days of Candela themed parties, but things are slowly coming back. I have not dined in since pandemic start 2020, however I take out once a week. The wait time is minimal, order is always accurate, and presentation is always appreciated. read more

Candela - Spicy margarita - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'm taking away a star because of the vile valet staff. The cater-waiters & bar staff were fine. The venue & security staff were excellent. The food was delicious & the pours were generous. But, both of my interactions with the valet staff were unbelievably negative. If you don't want to be in customer service, you don't like people & you can't even imagine that anyone on the planet would have a different POV ... you shouldn't be in a customer-facing role. They were ALL nasty, rude, abrupt, self-absorbed & utterly unconcerned. I watched them do this to several people, unless you were a celebrity. Not famous? Not worth it! Since parking is quite impossible in that neighborhood, guests at the event had no choice but yo use the valet. The only other negativity was that a guest wanted a coffee, but I guess the host hadn't ordered coffee to be available. Instead of just brewing a pot, they offered her a cold brew. Feeling desperate for the caffeine, she accepted, but when she asked for cream, milk, anything ... they didn't have anything like that in stock. Nope. Wait ... you have a fully stocked bar, but have nothing with a cream base in it? They didn't even offer any suggestions. So, that was disappointing. I would avoid events there & not recommend it for people looking for a venue, almost entirely because the valet staff was evil & the bar staff not at all proactive. If you have to think of every eventuality in advance to ensure your guests are served, that's just exhausting & nearly impossible. You need a staff that is willing to think outside their box. That's their job, anyway. read more

First time coming to Candela and had a great time! Went around 7:30 on Friday night, no wait for seating. Interior design is beautiful (Tulum vibes) and the service was excellent! I ordered the guava margarita which was perfect. Also ordered Burrito Candela which was decent (I've had better burritos). However they also had an extensive taco bar menu that I would want to try next time. I would definitely come during Happy Hour again to get better deals on the drinks / appetizers. Great local neighborhood eatery. read more

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I got no complaints, food was so delicious. A friend of mine recommended this place so I tried their Taco Tour with a side of Mexican rice and to drink, a Paloma. The hostess, waiter and server were friendly and accommodating. Loved the music they were playing. Definitely would visit again!Taco Tour: Al Pastor, Asada & Pollo Adobado with a side of Mexican rice read more

Candela - Candela Taco Tour: Asada, Al Pastor, Pollo Adobado - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing!! The staff great cannot complain at all. We came here on a Saturday night four of us, we were sat quickly outside. Our server was amazing. We ordered taco platter, appetizer and drinks! All the drinks were amazing. The food was great as well. We ended up going inside to sit and drink more. All our drinks were delicious. Thank you.. Sergio and Johnny!! We will return read more

Candela - Drinks from the bartender - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Phenomenal venue location - for any purpose, you must have your event at this location. It'll make your night 10x more memorable!

Food was good, prices are outrageous. lunch for 2 was nearly eighty dollars without tip and no alcoholic beverages!

Candela's is a favorite of my friend's who love to partake in Taco Tuesday. The venue is very large, it looks like it can accommodate a private party in the back while still running the restaurant in the front. Since we just ate I didn't have the opportunity to try the tacos however they looked delicious! We ordered the margaritas...pretty tasty and a great deal on their happy hour menu. We also ordered a side of guacamole for the complimentary chips...I will definitely be back to try the tacos! read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pioneers in Mid City. Candela has always treated me so well. I've had the honor of meeting the Lopez family plus most of the staff and feel like a part of the extended family after 3 years of visiting the restaurant. I'm excited to see their growth in 2021 and beyond. Their family, their brand, the culture/vibe/aesthetic they have cultivated is incredible. Unmatched. Go to Candela, take your friends and bring the vibes! read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I did my bday party yesterday in candela, everything was amazing! The food, the drinks, the energy and the reception!!! Thank you Omar, Tino and all employees to make my day special! Everybody was so happy with everything!!!! I really recommend this amazing place ever for all kind of party!!! See you next time read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was here for a special event so I have no idea what the prices or the normal ambiance is like. That being said, the food was delicious. I had rice, beans, chicken tacos, and cheese zucchini tacos. They were all delicious! I'm glad I tried the cheese zucchini as it was pretty good and tasted fairly healthy, and the chicken was to die for. I'm usually not a fan of rice and beans but these were very flavorful. I would gladly eat here again during normal hours. read more

Candela - Chicken tacos And zucchini cheese tacos - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What the fuck I made plans and invited friends to come to taco Tuesday I show up they said they have issues with the kitchen and there's no food available at all you're a Mexican restaurant on the taco Tuesday make something happen come on Management step it up do you make plans for taco Tuesday find parking in the stupid area and let them down with no compensation. read more

Candela - Beautiful - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a major event for an Mexican group to celebrate them getting a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame we had their after party here. This venue is beautiful the staff accommodating the food was delicious..My event was a BIG success Thanks to the Candela Team..They made it all so easy for me to plan, host and celebrate the occasion..I would definitely use this venue again read more

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Dropped by for happy hour. They have valet, which obviously makes life a lot easier. The happy hour drinks and food are all good, with decent portion sizes. Service was quick and friendly as well. read more

Used to come here all the time. Awesome tacos. Decided to ride my bike from Manhattan beach to get lunch. Their Yelp says open 24/7 which clearly they are not. Their Instagram has no answers. Got here and the door says opens at 4pm. Sitting here at 4:10 no sign of anyone. Googled for 5 minutes and a Facebook says to opens 5pm. Change your sign then. Further Yelp searching others are saying it's no longer a restaurant at all. Please, I just want your tacos. Please be clear with hours and services. read more

Came here to meet up my girlfriends for a quick drink. Small and cute Mexican bar with Mexican style cocktails. Drinks are a hit or miss, nothing to rave about. Margarita was delicious Wasn't able to try their food but definitely trying it next time if I do come back read more

Candela - My twist - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for drinks and we weren't disappointed.Strong and perfectly made margaritas.Beer is nice and cold.Restrooms are very clean.Valet parking a plus.Good vibes throughout.Would like to come back to try their food. read more

Candela - My kinda soup - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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TACO! TACO! TACO!!! Thats 1/3 of what I just ate here at Candela. It's a well known fact that Candela has the best happy hour Wednesday night in all of Los Angeles. Nothing beats taco Tuesday followed by taco Wednesday. The tacos are $1 on Wednesday night (with a drink purchase but then again wouldn't be taco night without a few drinks). The tacos come quick and they taste amazing. I ordered 1 of all the available tacos and they tasted great. My favorite tacos were the barbacoa (a must try) and the al pastor with pineapple. Put a little of their red sauce on each of these and you have yourself a flavor explosion! The music is playing, but not loud enough to ruin a conversation. The TVs have a game or two on and the atmosphere is great: Tip: do not order all your tacos at once get 2-3 at a time to save the flavor and heat. read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my first time at this spot and I must say that I'm very impressed. First off I love the vibe and the intimacy of the space. Dope Vibez! The food is great! You gotta try the Crema de Elote tacos And I myself am a mixologist of 15 years at a different spot in LA and I must say the Guava Margarita is amazing. Dead serious! Shouts out to Oscar too, he's great. He made my first time experience worthy of another visit for sure. read more

Candela - Fire - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came with some friends on a Friday evening (7 PM) when we were visiting from Houston. Parking: I would highly suggest y'all lyft as parking sucks. There is street parking but other than that good luck. Atmosphere: we went inside the restaurant and it is very small/intimate. They do have tables for large parties. It is very hip and it wasn't too crowded. They did have TVs for anyone interested in watching games and the music was also playing the background Food: the food was AMAZING. We missed happy hour, which it looks like they have a great happy hour, but the food was spot on. I highly recommend the botana plate under the appetizers. It was very filling and you can have it as your entree. Service: they need more training because like everyone else here, the service was pretty bad. We had to keep asking for refills on water, the server messed up several of our orders and we had to grab his attention to correct it. Being from texas we are used to getting free chips and salsa everywhere. Not sure if it's an LA thing but they give you the first basket free and you have to pay if you want more. Overall this place could easily be a five-star restaurant, but the service really sucks and the parking really sucks. read more

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I can rave about this place and the Candela team all day. Over last weekend (8/28/21), I rented the loft event space for my wedding. Not only did Omar and his team answer every question I had, he made sure every single detail was taken care of. Planning a wedding is one of the hardest things I've done but Omar made it so much easier. There was plenty of open communication and lots of checking in. I opted in for the premium 1 hr open bar, assorted appetizers, taco bar, and churro desserts for my guests and everyone couldn't stop raving about the food. In true wedding fashion, I wasn't able to eat much, but what I did taste was delicious. I want to also shout out Maria and Hector and our bartender (I wasn't able to get his name). They truly went above and beyond to make sure we were having a great time. Thank you Candela team! We can't wait to see ya'll again. - Tiffany read more

Taco Wednesday's, yes please! Updated review, the table next to me just found a rubber band in their taco meat. Good tacos, but like with any restaurant be aware. read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great happy hour -- drinks and food were amazing! Oscar was a fabulous waiter and suggested what to order and we were not disappointed. Great vibes and music taste on point. read more

Candela - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We worked with Omar and his team to host our 10 Year High School Reunion and it was the most amazing event! It's a popular event space, so be sure to secure it in advance (we were lucky enough to secure it with only 4 months lead time). We had about 160 attendees and the half room worked perfectly - there was more than enough space for people to eat, move around, dance, get drinks at the bar, and just stand around and talk without it feeling crowded. We opted for the taco buffet (delicious!) and a cash bar. Omar and team were so accommodating and worked with all of my crazy requests, as well as with all of the third party vendors we hired (photobooth, casino tables, etc). It's the perfect place to host your grad party or high school reunion or any other social event. 100% would definitely recommend. Thank you Omar & team! read more

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