Such a wonderful Father's Day dinner. Great food. Great service. We left a pair of sunglasses and didn't notice till 3 days later. When I called they found them. Parking can be a challenge but worth a great quality meal. read more

I just have to give a shout-out to Francisco Cruz at La Cabaña in Venice. I went there for lunch with my wife, and we both loved it. He made us feel right at home--like we were just hanging out with friends. He helped us pick out the food, the drinks--especially a delicious beer he served us--and he was super friendly. We even talked about soccer! The food was incredible--the guacamole, the tacos he recommended, and those garlic shrimp were just amazing. And on top of that, the price was super reasonable for a Chilean on vacation. I'm so grateful--I've been to a lot of Mexican places, but this is the first one that really made me feel at home. My wife was also completely enchanted! read more

This iconic Mexican Restaurant is located at 738 Rose Avenue in Venice since 1963 and tonight I attended a business mixer the back room with about 50 or so patrons. The drinks were great and the appetizers were plenty as the helpp is first rate and the overall experience is quite positive and fun! They have significant banquet capabilities and the menu is extensive to choose from. The service was professional as the waiters are all properly attired an the environment is old school in look and feel. There web address is www.lacabanavenice.com and the number is (310) 392-6161. RECOMMEND! read more

Food is bland. Service is ok at best. Food took 35 minutes to come out with four tables occupied. Marg is mix. Pass. read more

This used to be my most favored place to get Pechugas De Angel. I raved about La Cabana to my wife for years while back in Oklahoma City'. It is NOT the same at all. One way over priced and the passion for the food is long done read more

We were a group of seven. We went in to have cocktails and snacks around 10 PM. The place is very well kept inside. Our server was prompt and efficient. The margaritas are very expensive for the small size you get. A house margarita half the size of a water glass is $13. My guava margarita was delicious, and everyone seem to like their drinks but the Cadillac margaritas were $18. We ordered tableside guacamole, taquitos, Chile rejeno , enchilada, and jalapeño poppers. The food was good. I would definitely go there again but let me warn you seven people $300. read more

The restaurant is not the same anymore. Our server all of a sudden we saw him leaving he never said anything. That is bad service communication. Also the restaurant suggests tip for sales tax ? What is this . Greedy. Food is more expensive and lees served on your plate. read more

Food is very delicious, recommend the Chicharrónes and Empanadas. Service was great and super friendly especially the Bartender Rene is very cute . read more

Mercy Lord! We came her to celebrate my father in laws birthday, Venice is his hometown and this restaurant has been a staple to the community. It's been around since the 1960's It was my first time and I wondered what was good? My husband said he used to come as a kid and he remembered they had homemade flour tortillas! I went for the carnitas plate and it was everything I wanted and more. Tender and savory with the right amount of salt. You get a flour tortilla and make yourself a taco with beans, carnitas some guacamole and pico de gallo. STOP!!!! Chefs kiss. I want to go back just thinking about it. My husband got the quesadilla with chorizo and papas and he really enjoyed that served with beans de la olla. I need to go back. Services was good. Ambiance was quaint and comfortable. Low light cabana type. I didn't go look at the patio. Parking is horrible, most people park in the Ralph's parking lot and just cross the street. read more

La Cabana - Carnitas plate - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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La Cabana is a solid neighborhood staple, classic Mexican food! There are so many options for Mexican in the area, but with that La Cabana is one that I always find myself coming back to. I am a sucker for their enchiladas, fajitas, and the margaritas. It can get a bit pricey, so expect west side prices. read more

La Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

I've been to La Cabaña time and again over the years and always enjoy eating at this venerable local establishment. The food is good, the servings are big, the prices are fair and the service is great. I like El Verde, a huge burrito stuffed with chicken, pork or beef, and smothered with a tasty green chili sauce and served on a bed of rice and refried beans. I also like the guacamole, which is fresh and can be ordered mild or spicy. I wash it all down with a spicy michelada made with Modelo beer. The vibe is casual and relaxed and my favorite spot is the outdoor patio. If you're in the area, I recommend this spot. read more

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I've bee going to la Cabana since the 90's and my mom since the 60's. The decor is incredible, the service incredible. The food? Terrible. Tasted like it came out of the fridge and heated up in the microwave. The tortillas were old, nowhere near how they used to taste in the 90's. Please eat your own food and tell me it's authentic! read more

La Cab still got IT! Used to be a reliable late night option. They have rolled back some of the hours, but still open later than most. We went in on a Sunday and were treated supremely. Host, Juan seated us quickly. The booths here are always nice , roomy. Juan took a drink order ( and apparently made them himself). Wife enjoyed the skinny marg and I started with a Cadillac. no gran mar on the side , but i could taste the float. small drinks, $18 welcome to 2025. Love the chips n salsa here. Someone nearby ordered table side guacamole so we did too. Excellent plus more chips yeah. I ordered a grande marg next and it was more my size and value $22. Food wise wife ordered an enchilada alla cart. I went for 3 taco combo 2 chicken, one beef. Food was on point, hot fresh and delicious. Cleaned my plate, rice and beans with more chips, I told ya. Most of our old favs for Mexican food have gone way down hill post covid. La Cabana is still Mucho Bueno! read more

La Cabaña has been serving Venice since 1963, and you can taste the tradition in every bite. The food comes out hot and flavorful, and the guacamole -- made fresh right in front of you -- is a must. Their late-night hours are a lifesaver, and the drinks are to die for. The Barracho is fantastic! A true Venice classic that never disappoints. read more

overall, the service was great drinks fabulous. They're margaritas are the best but I had a taco salad and it's the second time I've had it and it was the worst ever first of all. It's very tiny and they use shredded chicken, which is like dog food they need to use a full chicken breast and it's absolutely awful. There's no creativity. There's no flavor it's dry. It has no salt. There's no sautéed vegetables they need to upgrade. This salad comes from 1970. I really feel like they need some improvement, but my husband's burrito was fabulous. I would give it a four stars. The ambience is very authentic. read more

We love this place! The staff is the reason we always come back. Yes, the food is good, but the La Cabana team goes above and beyond to take the best care of us. We have been going there for 15 years and it's almost entirely the same guys. They take pride in their work and it shows. Don't get wild with your order here. Cadillac Margaritas and classic combination plates are the way to go. Avoid holidays when drunk crowds abuse the staff. read more

Great authentic Mexican food, delicious margaritas, & an awesome patio vibe - what more could you want? Food - delicious authentic Mexican with extensive menu options for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Classic margaritas are made perfectly & so easy to end up ordering quite a few of them! Loved my garlic butter shrimp entree - it was delicious. Service - such kind, fun servers here - definitely a family restaurant vibe! Food came out quickly & we were seated right away, despite it being Cinco de Mayo. Ambiance - both indoor & outdoor seating, with a fabulous patio decorated with bright colors & art! Such a fun atmosphere, even during the more low key hours. We weren't there for it but I also know that they have Mariachi playing from the roof regularly. La Cabana is a great local option for authentic Mexican in the Venice area & will absolutely be going back for the food & the margaritas! read more

La Cabana - Garlic shrimp entree - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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This place usually is very nice. The outdoor patio is where to be weather permitting. Came here yesterday and ordered some al a carte enchiladas because I wasn't that hungry. I got the full plate instead that was $23, when it should've just been $14. This is probably because another person that came with us ordered 2 enchiladas with "rice and beans" so I'm guessing they assumed I wanted the same. I didn't eat the refried beans or rice so more or less a waste of money. $7 for rice and refried beans is overpriced anyway. The food was ok, but could've used more flavor. read more

La Cabana - Asada Enchilada Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

one of my favorite restaurants. Best food, service and great margaritas. Actually I've been going there for over 30 years Everyone and everything is great there. I like taking my friends there. read more

the food tasted great! the service was great! the ambience of the interior is great felt like I was at a home restaurant where I grew up... I had a great time sitting there eating enjoying the food the salsa the beverages the interior.... Other people were nice they came into the restaurant! read more

This is one of my fave date night spots either with the girls or my man! food is always fresh, exceeds my expectations and maintains consistency. Drinks always give a nice buzz with great flavor! Late night hours can't be beat on Fridays/ Saturdays. And the service NEVER fails! It's a family operated business and I've seen the same faces for over 10 years! That speaks volumes! Needless to say you have to try it for yourself! read more

Neighborhood staple! Have never had a bad experience here. The service and food are excellent. The staff makes accommodations for tailoring your choice on the menu. The patio is the perfect place to relax. Margaritas are great. You always know you'll have a good experience when you go. read more

For the place to be empty the service was very slow and bad. The waiter was off so we had to pay our bill even if we were not finished. Vibe KILL no we don't want to drink anymore read more

La Cabana - This is a greasy Carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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Delicious old-school Mexican restaurant with a long and storied history, massive classic margaritas, tuxedoed waiters and table side guac. Excellent Plata de Carnitas and house made tortillas. Remodel looks great, with a new bar. They're open until 3:00 a.m. and I believe we need to support restaurants that stay open late. LA doesn't have enough of them. read more

I accidently removed my most recent review--brain dead me. La Cabana is a local place in Venice, but they love to see tourists. The staff is super kind and the place is spotless. Parking is on the street or their lot. It is not a problem. The prices are super fair. They have full bar and make great margaritas. All of their food is great. We love their rice and beans and all of their soups are great. My grandson loves their burritos and their chicken tacos. I always order an enchilada. The best thing about La Cabana, besides the great service, are their home made tortillas. They are served hot and right off the loving hands of the person who made them. They are the best tortillas ever. You have to have them and put some butter on them. You will be in heaven. read more

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One of my favorite Mexican places in the area. Great basics like chips and salsa, margs, guacamole, rice and beans, etc. Quesadillas and Burritos are the best main dishes. On top of it all the service is always excellent and it's a lovely restaurant! read more

La Cabana - Cheese Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

I've been coming here since I was in High School and it is my "go-to" Mexican restaurant on the westside! I love the home/hand made corn tortillas! The food is delicious! It also has great drinks (if i don't have to drive). The service is great. The inside is dimly lit and cozy with an Adobe style of building. read more

La Cabana - Taco/Enchilada combo with a Chile Relleno on the side! - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

I was here this past Saturday with my mom and daughter. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the overall ambiance and atmosphere was great. We've been coming here for years and I'm glad to see it's still consistently amazing. read more

Love the ambiance and the service. Carnitas is the best in town!! Servers are great. Love this place.

Came here for dinner. The food was absolutely fantastic and so is the service. We were taking care of by Roman who is absolutely fabulous. The service was spectacular so where the chips and the dinner. read more

Everything about this place is amazing!! From the authentic cuisine to the awesome staff and the awesome drinks... let's not forget about the newly remodeled restaurant!! There's also a mariachi band every now and then! read more

Excellent margaritas and guac, that's probably about it - sad to say because I had had much better food here pre-Covid. fish taco - 2 small pieces of deep-fried, thickly battered fish, no bueno steak taco - bueno, but missing cilantro and more onion carne asada taco - pork looks all clumped together, not pulled. pork tamale - again, where's the 'pulled' pork? shrimp mango ceviche - pretty decent. chips and salsa - no bueno at all, there's no fresh tomato in the salsa, just red sauce. and the chips are cold and taste like Costco. chile relleno - tastes good, but the sauce looks weird. Nice service but the food is not up to par anymore. read more

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My parents used to come here for date night, according to them the food has definitely changed in flavor. I would definitely say it tasted very much like "cafeteria food". Our waiter was very friendly and provided great service. read more

Hands down the best home made tortillas. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food this is your spot while in Venice! The margarita flights are great as well. read more

La Cabana - Best home made tortillas and margarita flights... authentic Mexican food must try if in Venice! - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

This place is a treasure that must be protected at all costs. Actually open late (3am!), table-side guacamole, a nice patio in back. Just a solid neighborhood spot that I hope I will always be able to come back to. read more

In my opinion, this is the best Mexican food in the city I usually get it to go, but sometimes I do dine in and both experiences are awesome When I get it to go, they are ready within 10 to 15 minutes and that's even when I'm ordering for two people They made a mistake they go above and beyond to correct it They rarely make a mistake Bean and cheese burrito. It is honestly so big that I will get two meals out of it if not more. The guacamole is out of this world And the shrimp tacos are my favorite. I get them flour whatever sauce they use is addicting. Love love love this place. They also have a cute patio like area. read more

We hosted a birthday party and the party was amazing, down to the venue and most of all the staff that was helping was so great. The service was above and beyond. The food was so good, we had picked out some appetizers and everything was so delicious. My friends kept saying how great the restaurant was and how nice they set it up for us and how they wanted to have parties here as well!! So again thank you for helping make this happen and we will be coming back soon! read more

We've been ordering from La Cabana for a long time now. Tonight we were so disappointed in 2 dishes that were total uneatable and simply put, trash. So frustrating and upsetting. We waited an hr for our food to be delivered. Not a problem at all. It's Saturday night. But not separating the cold sides from the hot fried food is upsetting. Don't get me wrong, this place has been delicious every time but having to toss two dishes isn't ok. This isn't the only restaurant who doesn't separate their cold sides from hot food but we've been doing nothing but delivery for a yr now. Let's get this fixed please. read more

La Cabana - Super soggy potato taquitos. Warm guacamole and warm sour cream are disgusting! - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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I come here at least once every 2.5 weeks. My wife assumes I want to go here every time we go out to eat, which sometimes frustrates her! The food, service, ambiance, and decor are all excellent at La Cabana. The servers are friendly and personable but also professional! I usually have "The Original Margarita" (20 oz / about the size of your head) with Plato de Barbecoa and hand made corn tortillas, which is a real treat for me since LA Mexican food is way better than NYC Mexican food (I was born and raised in nyc) . It's been family owned for 61 years and I hope it remains that way for the next 61 years. read more

The most authentic Mexican food in LA, great location, awesome service and the food is amazing, I moved out of california 18 years ago and every time I pass by LA I always eat at La Cabana when I have layovers !!!!! read more