El Antojito Grill

This bar is fantastic! A large space with lots of options for seating inside and out. Very chill…read morevibe. We had intended to go to the bar next door, but one look at the crowd there and the loud throbbing music turned us off. I had wanted to go to Mi Corazon anyway, and was glad the group agreed. Lots of great mezcal and tequila options, as well as a well-stocked bar with wine, beer and cocktails. And the food menu looks great, but we didn't try it. Next time! The bartender was great and served us at our table. Brought us chips and a delicious homemade spicy salsa. The atmosphere was perfect for conversation, with good indie music playing at the right level. I will be back.

1 Star -- Extremely disappointing experience…read more Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was horrible from the moment we arrived. When I first arrived, I gave them the name of our reservation, and the staff had no idea what I was talking about. We were a party of 6, yet they seated us at a tiny table that was clearly not appropriate for our group. When it was time to order, my husband very clearly told the waiter which pasta he wanted and even showed him a picture of the item on the menu. The waiter looked at it and agreed. My food came out, but my husband's food never did. We eventually found out that his order was never even put in. What made it worse was when the waiter came out saying, "Oh my God, I thought you said you didn't want it." Everyone at the table looked at him completely confused because my husband had literally told him what he wanted and showed him the menu item. Instead of simply acknowledging the mistake and fixing it, we were left waiting. On top of that, trying to get anyone's attention was nearly impossible. We had to repeatedly try to get someone's attention just to get basic service. Then there was another issue with the entrance fee. My sister-in-law had messages showing that we were told that if we ate at the restaurant, we would no longer have to pay the entrance fee. We showed those messages to the woman handling the wristbands, but instead of looking into it or speaking to someone who could clarify the situation, she simply said, "I don't know, you have to pay." No attempt was made to investigate or resolve the issue. After everything that happened, they still added a tip to the bill, despite the extremely poor service we received. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I've had. Poor communication, poor service, lack of organization, and no effort to make things right. I definitely will not be recommending this place to anyone, and we will not be returning.

The veggie burrito diet works!

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The Shinning Star (Paper Art Sacred Heart Collection)

Ka'teen

came back to Ka'teen to finally try the Dine LA menu, and I'm so glad we did. This easily made my…read moretop 3 Dine LA experiences. The service was impeccable--everyone was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel special. We had to get the Michelada Oysters again because I had been craving them since our last visit. They were just as amazing as I remembered--fresh, perfectly seasoned, and seriously addicting. For Dine LA, I started with the Tostada Campechana, which was like an elevated ceviche with scallops, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, and a citrus sesame sauce. Everything tasted super fresh and the citrus gave it the perfect balance. The Bone Marrow Mole was rich, flavorful, and came with a generous portion and toast. For my main course, I had the skirt steak, which was cooked perfectly--tender, well-seasoned, and delicious with the green sauce. The homemade tortillas were amazing too. We ended with the Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta, and it was the perfect finish--creamy, smooth, not overly sweet, and so good we practically cleaned the plate. Amazing food, great portions, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. Ka'teen definitely delivered. I would absolutely come back again.

Ka'Teen has been on my list for the total tulum vibes of it all and it did not disappoint. The…read morelounge area was beautiful and has Happy Hour from 5 - 7pm everyday. It's hard to find weekend happy hours in general so this was a fabulous surprise. I had reservations for a table but the host suggested the lounge since it did offer the happy hour specials. The drinks were great. The Luna Verde was very refreshing and not too strong but the Gypsy Fever was mazcal and that usually get me. I didn't even finish it. The oysters were fresh, the taco fritos were also really good. Crispy, potato shrimp, and delish. I love yucca fries and enjoyed the sauces that came with it. The green one wasn't as spicy as the reddish one. I ordered the mole bone marrow and I was surprised to see if came with toasted white bread instead of a hard slice of baguette. Which I am thankful for. Most places overcharge for bone marrow so I was happy to see this one the menu for a decent price. I found metered parking 1 block south and although it would be a little sketchy at night, the time I went and left didn't pose any issues for me.

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Sonoratown

4.4(2.3k reviews)

8.8 mi•Downtown

Not sure what the hype is really about…read more I love the hatch chili but the burrito has too many beans not enough meat. Great tortilla but feels like not flavorful enough. I expected a burrito that is the top rated in LA to be assaulting my senses with great flavor. It seems rather straightforward like "this is a decent burrito " but nothing special imo

We came to Sonoratown around 11:30AM on a Saturday for basically a brunch. I had always heard about…read moretheir burrito and love a good flour tortilla so I was excited to give it a try. The menu is simple but seemingly well thought out. Prices were good for LA. I ordered a carne asada burrito 2.0 and a medium cucumber lime agua Fresca for less than $20 total. At the time we came in, the restaurant was virtually empty, which was a relief because this location is quite small. Food came out quick, and someone brought it out to where we were sitting. It comes with some radish, a grilled green onion, a lime, and two of their salsas (a salsa verde and what I believe is their chiltepin salsa). Right away, you can tell the quality of the tortilla from the feel and the slightly translucent look of it. Upon giving it a taste, I'd say it lived up to the hype. The tortilla was flavorful and chewy, and the meat inside had a fresh smoky flavor from the grill. While I prefer refried beans in a burrito, I could tell the beans were cooked well too. Altogether, I have no complaints. Is it a life changing burrito like some make it out to be? Maybe not. To me, it tasted like a few very well executed ingredients put together rather than a transformative dish. But for the price, I think it's very impressive. You just don't get a tortilla like that anywhere. The agua Fresca was very good too, and with prices of aguas frescas pushing $12+ at some places, this felt like a great deal. I would say I recommend the pepino limon over the coconut horchata, which was just a bit bland.

Seating area

COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa

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DAMA

4.4(1.5k reviews)

8.4 mi•Downtown

•$$$

What a surprise! My friend and I visited for restaurant week…read moreand I'd give it a 9/10! The drive there was a bit iffy due to location but surprisingly the street that the restaurant is on was clean and felt pretty safe! I chose to park on the street but I'd advise to valet ($15) for safety purposes. We walked into a concrete built up newish area that had a brewery and another Michelin rated restaurant across the courtyard. The entire area was inviting! The restaurant felt like we took a dinner vacation to Cabo which was recipe for a relaxing evening! We ordered from the restaurant week menu which for us consisted of Ceviche, Guac w/delicious fresh tortilla fresh chips, whipped beans, snapper, bbq chicken, empanadas and basque cheesecake. All were great!.. we just wanted a larger portion of everything! I'd recommend and will definitely go again! I love restaurant week!

Let's be honest. The location is kinda sketchy. Not the best area. However, we liked the vibe of…read morethe restaurant and felt safe there. Our server was Josh and he was great! He was super friendly and professional. The food was really good. We loved the lamb chops, ceviche and the red snapper. Thanks Josh!

Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway

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Guelaguetza Restaurante

3.9(3.3k reviews)

9.4 mi•Harvard Heights

Family-owned & operated

My parents were visiting from Florida for their annual family trip, and I wanted to treat them to a…read moremeal and introduce them to the diverse food scene in Los Angeles. Since they live in an area with limited Mexican cuisine, I chose Guelaguetza, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant with authentic Oaxacan recipes, something completely new to them. They were excited to try something different, as they don't have many Mexican food options where they live, and I wanted to expand their culinary horizons. We were greeted with complimentary chips - some were drizzled with mole and Oaxacan cheese, which we requested refills of, and others were served with red and green salsas. The green salsa had a nice kick to it. For our meal, we shared two large dishes: the Festival de Moles ($53.00) and the Tlayuda Guelaguetza ($27.50). The Tlayuda Guelaguetza, which is also called a Mexican pizza, was layered with bean and chicharron spread, queso fresco, cabbage, quesillo, beef tasajo, pork Cecina, and pork chorizo. While I've always wanted to try Tlayuda, this one wasn't good, and I wouldn't recommend it. The pork chorizo was particularly unappetizing, and neither my parents nor I enjoyed the dish, feeling it was a waste of money. The Festival de Moles ($53.00) featured four individual moles - negro, rojo, coloradito, and estofado - with a choice of shredded chicken breast or pork spare ribs. We opted for a mix of both and found this dish to be excellent, and we would definitely order it again. They were very impressed with the moles, and enjoyed them for the first time. The only minor complaint was a lack of tortillas to dip with the mole, though they did provide some rice. We ordered several drinks, which significantly increased the bill. I was surprised we spent $200 on lunch for three people with only two meals. I started with the Pasion De Oaxaca ($16.00), a mezcal, tequila, passion fruit, grapefruit juice, and tajin cocktail that was excellent, perfectly balanced, strong, but not too sweet. For my second drink, I had the refreshing Aquas Frescas - Jamaica ($6), which was perfect after my meal. I even took it to go, and they kindly provided a cup. My dad ended up taking it, as he needed it with his medication (they're old!). My parents, who were trying mole for the first time, were very impressed and really enjoyed it. Our only minor complaint was the lack of tortillas to dip in the mole, although they did provide some rice. The food took a little longer to come out, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. I imagine this type of cuisine is labor-intensive, and you can't rush the cooking time for mole. You just have to trust the process! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Guelaguetza Restaurante and will definitely be back. I can see why they're a James Beard Award-winning restaurant; you can get authentic Oaxacan flavors in LA! We're lucky to live here.

Amazing food and drinks and there is live music but it is way too loud in there. The place is huge…read moreand gets packed but I think the speakers need to be turned down. Good for big groups but I don't really recommend if you actually want to have conversation. Got the enchiladas campesinas and mango slushy both of my visits there, it's a huge serving so had leftovers for another meal each time.

Beautifully painted mural outside of Guelaguetza Restaurante

Delicious chocolate cake.

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El Compadre

3.5(1k reviews)

11.1 mi•Echo Park

El Compadre is an LA staple, we've been coming here for years. The dim lighting, cozy vibe, and…read morelayout make it feel intimate, even though it's bigger than it looks. The bar sits right in the middle and is truly the star of the show. Service, drinks, and food are consistently great and clearly made with love. The margaritas and micheladas are easily some of the best in LA, hands down. This time I went with the chicken and shrimp fajitas and they did not disappoint. And the guacamole? It tastes like your grandmother made it. Portions are huge, so definitely come hungry. From the parking attendant to the servers, bartenders, and bussers, everyone delivers amazing service, it genuinely feels like family every time. Perfect spot for any occasion, or even just to chill and enjoy some authentic Mexican food.

Good food. Fat taco size of my palm, enchilada, rice, beans, chips, salsa, and sour cream for 22…read morebucks. Bag felt heavy. Service was mediocre and no utensils provided for my togo order as I drove back to OC.

Catch a sporting event at the bar

Chicken fajitas

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Mango Margarita

Mirate

I can't remember everything that was ordered, but everything was really good!! The tacos were…read morephenomenal-- each protein was paired with different seasonings so everything had its one Unique flavor profile. The fish was amazing as well! It came with their black tortillas so you could eat them as tacos too. Service was great! The servers were really attentive without being overbearing. The interior was beautiful and spacious too. I honestly love the tree at the center!

Some decent menu items but a bit pretentious. Server gave…read morespiel re bars focus on Mexican family tradition and how they want to honor culture but noticed most servers (top $$ position)were white while bussers were Latin so my bullshit alarm was going off where I was trying to enjoy food. T shirts for uniforms at price point is a negative for me. Our table and the guests I saw mostly had dressed for dinner. The ceviche and the duck mole and rainbow carrots were good. The liver pate was not for me. Table ordered other items as well I was unable to eat due to dietary restriction. The group found the food experience good but no raves. Probably not a repeat experience for me.

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Tu Madre - Los Feliz

4.3(835 reviews)

13.0 mi•Los Feliz

Super cute spot, staff were so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend!! Drinks & food are on…read morepoint

Tacos Tu Madre is a new favorite! Such a cute spot for a girls' night or date night. The ambiance…read moreis so good, the service was amazing, and everything we ordered was delicious. Great spot for Instagram pictures. The drinks were also so cute. Definitely a place I'll be going back to over and over again and brining friends!

Cool vibe

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El Tepeyac Cafe

3.8(2.9k reviews)

10.3 mi•Boyle Heights

Smiling that the burrito tasted homemade and hearty!…read more El Tepeyac Cafe had a small line but it moved fast. If it is just you, grab the counter. The Hollenbeck de Pollo had a huge filling of guacamole, and chicken!!! Mini $12.99. What a great deal in this economy. The portions were large and the wet burrito just had so much flavor. I loved how everything came together. Ordered the half basket of chips and boy was it worth! Thanks Eric for the recommendation and tips!! Will be back if in the area!! And there was a line when I left! The guy behind the counter was great!

El Tepeyac has been the same for decades. A los fewer customers but the flavor is almost the same…read more The service was lacking.

7.0 mi•Historic South Central

Chicken enchiladas

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Holbox

4.7(2.7k reviews)

I heard this place was good but hot damn was this place good!!! First come first serve seating with…read morea view of the foodie action! Servers checked in often and were very helpful. I loved everything I got! The ERIZO aka UNI SCALLOP mix was so fresh and seasoned to perfection. The CEVICHE DE ATUN aka BLUEFIN TUNA CEVICHE came right from the giant tuna hanging in the fridge. These dishes were bright and exactly what I hoped for! The PULPO A LAS BRASAS aka octopus was well cooked and had a yummy sauce on it. Top it off with fresh tomatoes, onions and hand made tortillas and got an amazing meal! The GUAC AND CHIPS and the CHURROS were great bookends to the meal! Everything was perfect.

3.5/5: I would say Holbox is definitely overrated. For sure their ingredients are fresh but there…read morewasn't the wow factor that I was expecting from all its surrounding hype. I ordered the ceviche mixto (4.5/5), whose sauce provided a nice tang with a bit of spice (some peppercorn perhaps?). The baja fish taco (2.5/5), on the other hand, was disappointing. I tasted mostly the breading, which closely resembled a spice mix used in fried chicken, and the spicy sauce was quite overwhelming relative to the gentler, sweeter nature of the fish. On the plus side, the mayo accompaniment was quite lovely. I must say their tortillas were their best offering. Crunchy, light, and fresh. You could really taste the smokiness from the grill. All in all, their items are slightly on the pricier side for the value that is given.

Kitchen view

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Shrimp aguachile

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Ebmen H.

11 years ago

This place is one of the best in Mariscos. And also one of the best in the schedule because they are up there very late. Actually is kind of fast when it comes in ordering and getting your food . The best thing is that they have organic juices my favorite is watermelon. Try it if you are around the neighborhood read more

Kike S.

12 years ago

This is the best seafood in town, Botana De Mariscos delicious, even. The tacos are good good good, n fast service, and definitely a good price, for lunch or dinner definitely recommend this place, read more

Omar R.

4 years ago

Good food. Good tostilocos. Horrible customer service. The person in the fruits section looks unhappy. 0 smiles, bad mood. Very un welcoming person. 08/04/22 @ 2:40pm read more

Juan R.

10 years ago

Really good strawberries and cream I love it, very good service and all. Every thing was awesome, it ws worth the wait. 5/5 (:

Mable J.

12 years ago

Ideal for a drink at good prices and enjoy a great view. However, the bar service is quite cold. Good lounge music.

Ana A.

8 years ago

Buen servicio y buena comida le doy una estrella por su servicio y comida .................

Laura C.

103

14 years ago

Delicious Bionicos. I will need to come back to try the food.

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