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    El Gallito

    3.4 (39 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Manny G.

    Pleasantly surprised, The Location is Excellent. Tucked away in a flea market style setting you cant miss this place. The food was delicious and portion are large. The staff are all very friendly and inviting. There is a private lot for parking and there are plenty of sites to see.

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    Patty D.

    Absolutely delicious, came during this cold hot gloomy weather craving some home made tortillas . This place is a little difficult to find because their is about 3 other restaurants inside the building but worth the search. The mulita was fresh and the avocado and chipotle made it a perfect combination. My daughter loved the corn elote. The guacamole was different almost tasted like ceviche but delicious non the less. The sope was probably my favorite, as I enter into my food coma this is probably one I'd get again for sure What I wouldn't recommend is the shrimp cocktail had a bitter taste to it . I tried adding sauces to make it tasty but I simply couldn't. Finally but not least the molcajete, it was probably the best we've ever had. Shrimp/chicken/steak /cheese/onions/jalapeño/cactus with a spicy hot salsa over it . 10/10 would recommend We finished our meal off with 2 aguas frescas , we had a Jamaica which if you know you know and this beverage could've had a bit more Jamaica flavor And an horchata very classic drink the cinnamon was a bit on the strong side but if you like cinnamon it's very tasty. Please come give this place a try

    Tumara S.

    Delicious!! I'm having the Chile Verde and it tastes great! Just enough fat on the meat and nice pieces of nopales. I will stop by here again & again. The service is incredibly nice too.

    Outdoor dining and fresh chips w amazing salsa!
    Antonio A.

    El Gallito is now in Mercadito (Mercado de Los Angeles) in Boyle Heights. They have outdoor seating, good chips, good salsa, and good food! I had a quesadilla with carne asada, and a gordita. Sooo bomb!

    Molcajete,  so delicious.
    Ruby R.

    Food was great, service was lagged. It took several minutes and trips to get items to our table. We asked for some items more than twice and still went without some of those requested items cause we just gave up lol. I would chalk this up to understaffing, at no point were they rude to us or bad attitude. We ordered the Molcajete and Marisco shareable plate and split this between 3 of us. Was more than enough food, the molcajete came with some delicious handmade yellow corn tortilla and the mariscos with option of saltines or tostadas. We opted for both, they brought us over extra since we were sharing. If you've never had a molcajete do yourself a favor and order it, but make sure to share because it is lots of food. It's a mixture of chorizo, chicken, steak, shrimp doused in salsa with fried cheese seared nopal, grilled jalapenos and sauteed onions. Would definitely come back on a not so busy day where staff can be more attentive to all customers.

    Linda A.

    Came Down to the Mercado In East LA & ate at El Gallito I Had The Enchiladas With Chile Verde Sauce It Was Delicious Also They Have A Little Swap Meet You Have To Chek It Out For Yourself

    Side of Rice and Beans
    Jose M.

    Worst food ever, the chips where all burnt, the side of rice and bean where the worst of all the beans were all dried out and the rice as well , and the Carne Asada Gordita was so oily. So disappointed of this restaurant.

    Greasy Beans
    Susie V.

    I was looking forward to trying this place out since the last time I came it was super busy. I ordered a gordita and a sope. I was honestly very disappointed with my food. It was greasy, my sope had no salsa and the only salsa that was provided to us was the chip salsa. The carne asada on my dish was salty.

    Steak picado. Around $13.00. Was ehh but you might like it.
    Jen L.

    El Gallito is located in El Mercadito. The food here is super good and authentic. Taste better than any mexican restaurants I tried so far. The prices here aren't bad and the food here is nothing to complain about. The sizes are good for a Hungry person. Usually not that busy but sometimes it is a wait in the line restaurant, probably cause it is super good! The meat here is super juicy, tasty and good! From chicken to carne asada they have it. Except lengua. Anyways, if you are stopping by El Mercadito don't forget to stop by El Gallito and try everything! You won't regret it at all!

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    Rosie R.

    The gorditas and guacamole are the best. The chips are made there fresh. I wouldn't recommend the fish tacos because they're tiny, you're better off buying them from a mariscos restaurant somewhere else. Here you come for the gorditas and hand made quesadillas

    Cindy L.

    I've come here several times and I always enjoy my food and service but this last time I came the food did not seem to taste very fresh or great tasting as usual. For a Saturday mid day I would expect better quality food. Maybe because it was Easter weekend and they expected a rush of people so they prob made the food a day or two before so that they would be set for Saturday thus then downfall in freshness. Anyhow that's just my guess. On the plus side, the bill was cheap and so it didn't bother me as much had it been super expensive. I will come back again to give them another chance since it was prob a bad day.

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    Great authentic food made by hand! Tried their Birria and gorditas! Will be back again!

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    Very good menudo . It was not watery. Good flavor. The juice was thick. Portion was good size Horchata amazing. Good service.

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    i love the food and will be going back not many Michoacán restaurants, getting the uchepos (aka corn tamales) see you soon !

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    Horrible service and you ordered your food and they give you something else. Don't try the gorditas they are nasty.

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    This place is over priced, and the food is mediocre. I was expecting authentic, flavorful food, and got quite the opposite.

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    Puritito Mich Mex! Love the food and great service here. You want authentic well cooked food come here ...

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    3.8(771 reviews)
    6.6 miLos Feliz
    $$

    Some of the best carne asada fries I've had…read more Portion is shareable BUT you can definitely eat them all yourself(cause they are soo good). Mix drinks yummy as well! Lennon was our bartender and took good care of my group and I! I tried the tamarind/guava/ and can't remember the others ! lol Parking: street / meters parking around.

    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.

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    Ka'teen

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    9.0 miHollywood
    Outdoor seating
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    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.

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    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    3.4 miDowntown
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    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!

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    3.9(3.2k reviews)
    6.2 miHarvard Heights
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    3.5(1k reviews)
    4.3 miEcho Park
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    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.

    Stopped by after a Dodgers game with a friend and her mom (she's the one who recommended it). The…read moreinterior has that classic older hacienda-style kitchen feel, and there was a trio playing traditional songs while we ate. The space is pretty small, so the music ended up being a bit too loud for easy conversation, which was the only downside. Food-wise everything was good. Chips and guac were a good start. I had the chicken enchiladas and my husband got the shrimp enchiladas, both were pretty good. My mango margarita was also nice and came with a fun, unexpected presentation for a simple drink.

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    Mirate

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    7.2 miLos Feliz
    Private events
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    I recently celebrated my wife's birthday at Mirate restaurant with 12 guests, and I must say the…read moreexperience was exceptional from beginning to end. We all enjoyed authentic Mexican cuisine, with each dish offering a unique taste and beautifully prepared flavors. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and is clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The food, service, and overall experience were outstanding. Most importantly, my wife was extremely happy with her birthday celebration and very pleased with our choice of Mirate. I highly recommend Mirate to anyone looking for an exceptional Mexican dining experience. We will definitely be coming back!

    My friends and I had all heard great things about Mírate, but I'll admit I had an extra reason for…read morewanting to check it out. I recognized it from Season 1 of Nobody Wants This, and apparently seeing a restaurant on TV is all the encouragement I need to add another dinner reservation to the calendar. Parking in Los Feliz gave us a little pre-dinner challenge. A friend and I eventually went with valet, while another friend circled a few times before finding street parking. Consider this my future self taking notes: next time, Uber. Walking inside was probably my favorite first impression. Mírate unfolds across multiple levels with warm lighting, greenery, tucked-away lounge areas, and that huge tree in the middle of the courtyard. We were seated upstairs near the top of the stairs by the restroom, which gave us a view down into the main space. Admittedly, I spent a little time admiring the tables around the tree and understanding exactly why that area is such a draw. Something to aim for on a future visit. We ordered several dishes to share. Some of the starters were a little smaller than I expected, but there was plenty of flavor packed into them. The ribeye taco was one of my favorites, with Chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, and a little heat from the Yahualica chile. The octopus taco was right up there with it, paired with Chihuahua cheese, frijoles puercos, and pineapple pico that brought in a nice sweet-savory contrast. Both disappeared quickly, which is generally a good sign at our table. The cocktails were another highlight. Everyone ordered something different and there wasn't a disappointed person in the group. Our server checked in throughout the evening without hovering, which gave us plenty of time to eat, talk, and inevitably compare everyone's drink choices. By the end of dinner, I had already figured out my strategy for round two: Uber there, explore a little more of the cocktail menu, and see if we can snag one of those coveted tables near the tree. Even if we don't, I'd happily come back.

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    El Tepeyac Cafe - 7/28/24: Okie de Pollo Burrito -- fireeeeeee!!!

    El Tepeyac Cafe

    3.8(2.9k reviews)
    0.8 miBoyle Heights
    $$

    My family has been coming to El Tepeyac Café since before I was even born, and they've never once…read moredisappointed us. This place isn't just a restaurant -- it's culture, it's history, it's meaning, it's family love all wrapped into one. Every time we walk through those doors, it feels like coming home. The food is incredible every single time. From the small big burritos to the huge big burritos, everything hits with the same flavor and comfort we grew up on. The portions are legendary, the taste is unforgettable, and the consistency is something you don't find everywhere anymore. El Tepeyac gives so much to the community. It's one of those places that holds memories for generations -- birthdays, family gatherings, late‑night cravings, comfort meals after long days. It's a spot that brings people together, and you can feel the love in the food and the atmosphere. This café is part of my family's story, part of East LA's story, and part of the community's heart. I love coming here, and I'm grateful for a place that still feels like home after all these years.

    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!

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    Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

    Holbox

    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    5.0 miHistoric South Central
    $$

    Holbox is kind of tucked away inside a food hall, so it's easy to miss if you're not looking for…read moreit. The line can get pretty long, but it moves surprisingly fast, so don't let that scare you away. Once you get your food, you'll need to find your own seat somewhere in the food court, which can be a little chaotic when it's busy. The seafood was definitely the highlight for me. Everything tasted really fresh, bright, and limey which worked perfectly with the tacos. The citrus and acidity kept the seafood tasting light and refreshing, while the toppings and sauces added enough flavor without overpowering the main ingredients. I really enjoyed the tacos and liked how clean and fresh everything tasted. It's a nice change from heavier, more traditional taco spots, especially if you're in the mood for seafood. Overall, the setup is a little unconventional, but the food is absolutely worth it. I'd definitely come back for the seafood tacos, especially when I'm craving something fresh, citrusy, and flavorful.

    Although I dined after 3pm the wait for the food to arrive to my table was over 30 minutes and I…read moreordered only one item - Sea Urchin. How long should it take to crack open a sea urchin? Having said that, the dish was worth the wait. Uni was sweet scallops tender. Nice. Ambiance? It's a food hall. Noisy and has a tendency to echo your neighbors conversation and squelch yours. If that's your jam. I got lucky with my parking space. I can't imagine parking at dinner time. Can we say Ride share?

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