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    Los Molcajetes

    4.1 (181 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Michelle R.

    As a Salvadoran, I can be a little picky when it comes to pupusas. No restaurant can ever match my mom's pupusas but I'm always willing to go in with an open mind and belly. I had the agua de marañón, which was sweet and delicious. I also ordered an atole de elote. It was creamy and good! I ordered pupusas revueltas, de queso and chicharrón, and frijoles and queso. All of the pupusas were incredibly tasty. I wish they had the zucchini ones as well. For dessert the empanadas de platano. Omg so amazing. Cooked Plantain on the outside with a delicious milk pudding filling. Sooooo good.

    Pancho G.

    Great food. The service is not fast because there's a lot of traffic. Quiet place to eat.

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    Nathalie D.

    I ordered from this location via Postmates. I was craving pupusas in Game of Thrones Sunday and decided to treat myself. This location is walking distances from where I live however I never carry cash and they ONLY accept cash. I paid $20 for 5 pupusas + postmates fee + tip. I was expecting small pupusas since the ones I've usually had are decent size. I was in for a shock. After waiting for 1 HOUR for my food I received 5 HUGE pupusas. These pupusas were no joke. One could feed 2 people. Luckily my sister was hungry and I was able to share with her and save the rest for the following day. Highly recommend the pupusas de queso!

    YM K.

    This is a wonderful hole in the wall restaurant. These are the best pupusas in LA! They are cheap, huge, and flavorful. The staff are always really friendly and welcoming. It can take a while sometimes, but that's only because they make everything so fresh. We go back all the time. And they pack up the food very well for take out and it feels very safe during the pandemic.

    Impossible to place a phone order. idk why mom mom keeps coming back to this place. I recommend Jaragua instead. They have ppl that actually answer the phone.

    My order, still not ready 1.5 hours later.

    I tried to place my over over the phone and they wouldn't answer. They finally did and said it would be 50 minutes. I walk into the place 50 minutes later and I pay and they tell me that they're barely making my order. So what was the point in having me wait those 50 minutes? I waited an additional 40 minutes for my food to be made. This is ridiculous and it shouldn't have taken that long, it was an almost 2 hour wait for something that wasn't that good. They had no explanation when I asked why they told me it'd be 50 minutes over the phone.

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    2 months ago

    Pupusas are tasty at this local! Keep coming back for rice pupusas revueltas. They are a decent size too.

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    10 months ago

    Food was great everything was hot and fresh and the service was awesome we will be back .

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    1 year ago

    Food always great ordered ahead of time service was great! The restaurant has that classic vibe nice and clean!

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    1 year ago

    Best Pupusa place since childhood! Pupusas, empanadas, tamales, horchata to yucca and atol de elote!

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    This place sucks food is overrated the staff never answer the phone it says open at 11 and they aren't long wait for poor food quality

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    Very friendly people, great service and the rice flour pupusas were delicious....new location a bit hard to find but worth it!

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    Good service, ambience, good and delicious, and fresh food they have order to pick up too

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    Delicious!!! 10/10 I recommend. The food was so good and you can tell it was made with love! Deserves more stars!

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    Wonderful escape right in the heart of downtown. Plenty of street parking. There are lots around…read moretoo Love the outdoor area They have permanent benches that are cushioned with backrests too So enjoy the outside protected from the wind Most tables are shaded with the buildings surrounding too so you have this nice alcove feel Enjoy your mimosas and cocktails!!

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    What an incredible experience at Que Bárbaro! From the moment we arrived, everything felt…read morewelcoming, vibrant, and full of great energy. The food was absolutely outstanding, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. We tried the empanadas and they were phenomenal. Perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with flavor on the inside. The meat was juicy, rich, and seasoned beautifully. Honestly, every dish we tried was amazing and you can tell there's real passion behind the kitchen. A huge shoutout to Juan for setting everything up for us and making sure the experience was seamless. And a big thank you to the manager, Sherryl, who made us feel incredibly welcome and took great care of us throughout the visit. Great food, great service, and an overall fantastic atmosphere. If you're looking for delicious empanadas and an authentic, memorable dining experience, Que Bárbaro is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended and we will absolutely be back.

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    Mercado La Paloma Mission Statement: Mercado La Paloma is located in the Figueroa Corridor of South…read moreLos Angeles a neighborhood that is full of creative and hard working entrepreneurs, community spirit, artists, musicians and cultural traditions. The area has historically suffered from disinvestment - including a lack of quality jobs and business opportunities, quality gathering spaces, quality food, and art and cultural opportunities. The investment that has occurred in the area has often not been designed for the benefit of those living in our community. In 1999 in response to the suggestion of some residents in Esperanza's housing developments for a local version of the bustling markets that they had left behind in their home countries, the idea for Mercado La Paloma was born. Mercado La Paloma Offerings: Offering a unique blend of local retail, cuisine, and cultural experiences. Developed by Esperanza Community Housing Corporation, it provides affordable business opportunities and living-wage jobs for local residents. 1st Floor Community Room Rental Fees: - $25/hour for current Mercado tenants, vendors, and local community groups - $60/hour for external nonprofits - $100/hour for external for-profits - $55 per day for day table rentals For Room Reservations and more information, email: daniel@mercadolapaloma.com Shop Vendor Stalls Inside Mercado La Paloma: 1) Gloria's Alterations 2) Joe's Sports World 3) Donaji Oaxacan Crafts 4) Paloma Cutlery ========= Food Vendor Stalls Inside Mercado La Paloma: 1) Holbox 2) Taqueria Vista Hermosa 3) Thai Corner Food Express 4) Chichen Itza 5) Komal 6) Oaxacalifornia ======== Wait Time: Wait time doesn't seem like an issue with 5 of the 6 food vendors. The one food vendor that you might have to wait for is Holbox (Michelin 1 Star). I went over the weekend and the food vendor stall had a separate line dedicated to the shop. Took about 40 minutes get to the front of the line to order. Parking: Paid parking can be found in their private parking lot and free parking on Grand and surrounding neighboring streets. Ambiance/Decor: Pretty cool ambiance with plenty of tables and chairs inside outside for your dining pleasure. Shops/Food Vendor Of Choice: I haven't visit any of the shop vendors stalls, but I've visited 3 (Holbox, Taqueria Vista Hermosa, and Thai Corner Food Express) out of 6 food vendors stalls. All the food vendors that I've tried were very good. Mercado La Paloma For Thought: I would mind coming back to try other food vendors.

    I love this food hall. Holbox is the most popular choice, but there's also excellent food at other…read moreplaces too. Chichen Itza is the older restaurant of the chef Gilberto (holbox) family. Komal has delicious food and is the expert with masa and tortillas. Oaxacalifornia has the best selection of agua frescas. There's Thai Corner that I have not yet tried but want to check out. Taqueria Vista Hermosa is great. There's something for everyone and the ambiance is always bustling. Parking can be difficult if you're visiting during busy hours on the weekend.

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    2 Kanpachi Collars ($17) from Holbox 12-03-2023
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    4.2
    (67 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Absolutely delicious. Forget everything else and run here. The food is not just good it's…read moreexquisite. We love to eat but can't put away that much so we had the Acevichado Sushi Roll, Tiradito de Salmon, & the Truffle Fries. Every single one was impeccable. - the roll is not at all authentic Japanese but the sauces, spice, textures, and everything in between are absolutely perfect. Would get 2 next time - the fries with the sauce were such a nice side that's an easy comfort food prepared with the perfect touch of elevated fine dining - the tiradito was the star of the show. A perfect blend of sweet and sour with the absolute most refreshing taste ever. I cannot emphasize enough how good this dish was. As someone who's traveled the world and eaten many dishes from many cultures in their home country, this here is hands down the best most refreshing tasting dish I've ever had. The music was just as fusion as the food made for a great vibe This place should never have a seat open nor a table not filled. Get in now before it becomes too popular for the average person to get seated. Not to mention how sick the owner is and how much heart and soul he truly puts into all these dishes. Being able to try each while getting a 1on1 with him on every dish was just the cherry on top

    ~ ALL LOOKS, NO SERVICE, BIG REGRET ~…read more Reviews looked good on yelp so my group opted to have an early dinner here, but wow... this was one of the most disappointing and uncomfortable dining experiences I've had in a long time. We came in around 5:30pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was literally empty. That should've been our first clue. We were seated and then completely ignored for about 25 minutes... no water, no menus, no check-in. We finally had to flag someone down just to acknowledge we existed. Things went downhill fast. When my pregnant friend asked if they had iced tea or coke, the server actually told her she shouldn't be having caffeine and suggested something else instead. That comment was wildly inappropriate, not her place, and absolutely unacceptable. Full stop! Ordering food took forever, and when it finally arrived, it was painfully underwhelming. Dishes were missing items listed on the menu, portions were small, and the prices were laughable for what you get... think expensive guacamole that barely feeds one person, croquettes that tasted frozen, and fries that felt like an afterthought. Add in an extra kitchen fee on the bill and it just felt insulting. Service overall was scattered and disengaged, the space didn't feel very clean, and for a party of 8 being the only guests there, it somehow felt like we were an inconvenience. No warmth, no hospitality, no accountability. This place tries hard to look like an upscale Latin fusion spot, but it's all surface-level. Between the disrespectful comment, slow service, overpriced and mediocre food, and awkward vibes, this was an easy never again. Please save your time, money, and energy.

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    Menu includes brunch and dinner
    Menu includes brunch and dinner
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