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    Manoly's Bakery

    4.3 (90 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Manoly's MOCA cake is the top selling dessert
    Henri V.

    Manoly's Bakery is on Santa Monica Bl in West LA and I've driven passed countless times until last month, I stopped inside due to some rave reviews by some fellow Yelpers... As mentioned in previous reviews, I like desserts to look fancier and visually see the details in each dessert creation. This shop was super small but had limited seating inside. The display case had a few treats that caught my eye and curiosity. This bakery shop is normally what you would see in smaller countries worldwide. The menu board has many handwritten offerings, there's tv monitor with a Spanish program. The staffer was nice and helpful. He was glad to hear Me speak Spanish fluently. I ordered and was asked to take a seat as he would bring out the dessert. I chose a fancy dessert and the other was less fancy. It seems both these items were the top sellers. Upon tasting, the fancy creamy layered mocha cake, I found the taste far too sugary sweet and artificial oily tasting...I could NOT take more than one bite. The swirly baked bun used high fructose as one of its ingredients, again could NOT eat more than the taste. My tastebuds and my body immediately reacts negatively which high fructose. I politely asked to have these wrapped togo, to donate to the homeless guy outside or toss it in the basura. As I was ready to pay with my iPhone, I had to walk behind the display counter to tap their machine and when after looking down at the floor I was sickened to see all the dirt, debris and apparent water leaks from the roof and plumbing being soaked up by some newspapers...Eeeeww! Wish I had seen all this horrible mess before ordering, it would stop Me from ordering, what I saw were clearly Health and Safety code violations and unsafe for the dining public. After I exited, I looked for the health code letter on their window wall ...'B' and was posted not exactly for visibility ease. Despite the rave reviews, unique culture treats, if a business is in violation of a Health and Safety codes and puts the dining public at Risk, it is NOT acceptable, NO recommendation: NO!!

    Mole & chicken tamales
    Ron F.

    I've been looking for tamales on the Westside since I've been spending more time on this side of town. Stopped in for the first time at Manoly's and ordered the chicken tamales and the mole tamales, and liked them both very much. Manoly's is a Oaxacan bakery and restaurant. While there are several Oaxacan food trucks on the Westside, there are far fewer brick 'n mortar spots here. Manoly's is one of the few, open in the morning for breakfast through the early evening. It offers fresh baked goods, a breakfast and lunch menu, Mexican basics (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.) and a list of "Antojitos Oxaquenos." This list includes tamales, pupusas, a tlayuda, chanpurrado, atole blanco and de leche, among other items. The tamales are moist and somewhat dense. The mole is my favorite, a tamale covered in mole sauce and wrapped in banana leaves. They're both delicious. Another good Oaxacan specialty is the tlayuda. You can get it with the usual cecina, tasajo and/or chorizo. The ham torta is made with egg and avocado, almost like a breakfast sandwich rather than the super tortas that you can find elsewhere. The tamales are definitely worth a return visit.

    Fast service and they gave me chips
    Crystal G.

    I was at the thrift shop and got really hungry, so I stopped into this bakery. I asked for a pupusa but the cashier said it would be 15 min and tacos would be faster. So I went with 2 asada tacos. Two tacos came out to $6.50. The tacos were pretty good. And the ambiance was really casual so it's a good quick place to eat.

    Tamales de pollo con salsa rojo, salsa verde y mole
    Debbie L.

    Hole in the wall Mexican bakery that has a counter restraurant as well. I saw a few Mexican families eating the food which is usually a good sign. I only came for tamales and while I got all the ones they offer, the chicken with salsa verde was by far my favorite. The chicken with salsa rojo was too dry and I don't think I like mole in general. Still it's not the best tamale I've had but it's so close by it should do the trick when I have a craving. Their pico de gallo is FIRE though!!! I would come back to try their other offerings

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    Phin B.

    This place has every kind of classic Mexican food and drinks, but unfortunately, not every product lives up to the expectations of the customers. Everything is not perfect here; Jarritos is a great Mexican drink option available here, while the churros and pupusas have turned out to be just above average for some customers. It has also been mentioned that plastic utensils are used and the service is sometimes slower. All these factors may account for one reason or another why a customer does not come back.

    Rosca de Reyes (Kings Bread)
    Erick H.

    Best Mexican Bakery in the West side! They even have Rosca de Reyes. Great customer service from Jesus. Thank you!

    Their flan is so good!! (Strawberry ice cream added on at home)
    Albert H.

    I've been hesitating to write a review about this place because I don't want to share this yummy spot. Seriously, if you live close to here please look away. My little ones and I love frequenting this place and we can tell this Mexican bakery is super popular amongst the Latinos. Every time we visit the place is quite busy. Considering the interior is on the small side I don't like it to be busier than it is now. *sigh* During these pandemic times I do have to point out that everyone is really good about the mask wearing here which is a sigh of relief for me because my little ones are not vaccinated. If you're into flan, pan dulce, dulce de leche, pupusas, and the sweets this is the place. However I had trouble communicating with them on my first visit because my Spanish is getting pretty bad these days. Hey, I need the practice. So that may be the only drawback if your Spanish is non existing. Their menu is actually quite extensive but I kept my orders to their bakery section only. I will have to try their horchata and juices one of these days. So stay tuned my Yelp buddies!! In the mean time please look away unless your sweet tooth is getting the best of you. Lol

    Tamales
    Tangee J.

    Here is my quick review since I only came here for take out only. I parked right out front on the street at metered parking . I walked into a really small establishment but you are welcomed with a display of assorted pan dulce and desserts. Several tables sat off to the side but definitely room to dine in if you wish. The gentleman took my order , which was 4 tamales and I waited about 5-7mins for my order to be ready. This was my first time trying this place and can I say delicious in 10 different languages. I had two red sauce , one green sauce and one mole all chicken tamales. Every single tamale was so good , chicken was well seasoned, moist , and shoot perfect in my opinion. I was saddened they didn't have pupusas because I wanted to try them . But I will definitely return to try other menu items .

    Huevos Rancheros
    Jeff S.

    Always great food! So nice to have this neighborhood Bakery/Cafe in WLA. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating.

    Cajun Chicken Sandwich Lunch
    Spencer C.

    Manoly's Bakery is an excellent spot no matter what you're in the mood for. You can have lunch and a baked sweet treat and walk away spending less than 15 bucks--that sounds like a good deal to me! But the real deal is how varied the food is. Want some breakfast? Omelettes! Lunch? Tacos, chicken sandwiches, burritos, fajitas! Dessert? Pastries, flan! And I had the Cajun chicken sandwich (an odd choice, I know). It was picturesque! A classic chicken sandwich with a spicy kick. I'll be back to try even more!

    Juice made to order (apple, ginger, lemon, spinach). So yummy and refreshing
    Audi S.

    My boyfriend and I were in the mood for smoothies and juices. Manoly's was a nice walk away from my apartment. Both our food and drinks were delicious. They have juices and smoothies made to order. I ordered an apple, ginger, lemon, and spinach juice. It tasted exactly like Nekter's. My boyfriend ordered a flan. It was perfectly sweet. Supporting small businesses is important right now and we definitely don't want to see Manoly's go anywhere. Food and drinks were high quality and the person servicing us was kind and prepared our orders timely. Can't recommend this place enough.

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    Yummy i really like the Spinach and Mushrooom Quesadilla and they have a lot of other good stuff too :)

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    Ka'teen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    8.2 miHollywood
    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    We were running late to our reservation due to parking, but the concierge kindly checked if tables…read morewere still available and seated us right away. They placed us at a table with a fireplace behind us, which was perfect since LA can get chilly at night. A special thank you to our waitress, Salma, who made our night even more memorable. She was very personable and attentive, and she even guided us to the rooftop Desert 5 Spot bar, which truly made the evening feel special. The food was top notch, and the ambiance of the place is absolutely stunning. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.

    This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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    DAMA

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    11.7 miDowntown
    $$$

    I am so happy I finally got to try Dama! I absolutely love Antonia LaFasso so I've been dying to…read moretry one of her restaurants. Now when you pull up originally you might think, "am I in the right place" but once you park and get into the courtyard, it is LOVELY! Amazing ambience! There is a bocce set up, string lights. It is a little slice of oasis in the middle of the fashion district. The restaurant itself - beautiful. I couldn't ask for more. Absolutely perfect in my book. Beautiful plants hanging, perfect Spanish music in the background (any place playing Natalia LaFourcade is a win). The drinks were great! I had the jungle bird which was fun. Food was so good too. The whipped beans are the star! We had the guacamole which was tasty, great tostadas with it. The arepas were good but the pork belly was a little too fatty (I know pork belly is always fatty) to the point the fat muted the flavored for the arepa a bit, but still delicious. The empanadas were great and as someone who lived in South America and ate empanadas every day, these really took me back to my Paraguay days. The squash blossoms were light and perfectly fried. Unfortunately my friends had gone to Funke the night before so they were comparing the squash blossoms and Funke won out, but they still liked Dama's! Small plates were enough for the 3 of us. The service was quick and attentive. Parking was easy for us. I will definitely be back!

    We've probably been to Dama two dozen times. It's one of our regular spots and we love it…read more First of all the service is always great. The staff are lovely humans who really seem to care about their customers. We have some faves on the menu. The bean dip is fabulous and I'm addicted to the baby gem salad. They have recently amped up the filling in the delicious crispy squash blossoms and I love the acidity and heat. The fish is also a hit in my books. One dish that doesn't work for me is the lamb chops, which is a shame since it's my favorite protein. I've ordered them multiple times with clear instructions on temperature and have found them overcooked and tough. The beef tostada was just ok. Whilst I loved the pickled veg on the side, the beef was underseasoned. It wasn't bad - just not up to the standard of other dishes. The vibe in the place is welcoming and the restaurant is nicely appointed. We will continue to be regulars and it's really worth trying if you haven't been yet.

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    Guelaguetza Restaurante

    3.9(3.2k reviews)
    9.0 miHarvard Heights
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    Family-owned & operated

    We dined here last night and it was everything I hoped for based on the reviews. Truly exceptional…read more The Festival de Moles was the highlight and I would come back just for that. Our server helped us choose a variety of dishes to share and everything was excellent. One person in our group has a nut allergy, and the staff was very accommodating in helping us find safe options. A note that many dishes, including their free chips at the start of the meal and the moles, contain nuts so it is best to mention any allergies right away. The restaurant has two sections. The front has a stage with live music and a lively, louder atmosphere. The back area is a bit quieter but just as nice. Food and service both top-notch. Will return.

    You're greeted at the parking entrance by Valet, parking at $7 a car. The valets were friendly and…read moremindful at all times. They guide you to the entrance which about one hundred feet north. Walking in you're shown many awards, culminating in a 2025 Michelin. There must have been a special occasion to be welcomed by music that was incredibly loud. We sat down, and I couldn't hear myself think, or the waiters voices. We asked for another table, but unfortunately that brought a certain type of attitude from the host. I'm sure the music would have been nice if it wasn't as loud, on amplified speakers. After finally being seated, near the bar, the service seemed great. Seating seemed plentiful, but I can now see why a reservation is necessary. To start, the appetizer we chose was a queso fundido which was ok on their smaller tortillas. I must have been spoiled by Chalio's homemade giant tortillas. Chalio's on Atlantic by the way. Guelageutza uses sautéed mushrooms, and they garnished it with this guacamole that didn't really taste that good. Mushrooms on the fundido didn't seem right, but individually they tasted great. The chorizo was ok. My gf likes to try those types of apps. They're not known for that, so I can let it pass. Our order was taken, food was quick, and hot. The attentiveness of the staff was good, but their smiles were absent. Must have had a long day. I got the black Mole chicken, my gf got the enchilada negras(black mole) topped with their tesajo. My dish was good, hot, and full of mole, which was delicious as well. They served it with their tiny homemade corn tortillas. They have several types of mole. My gf got the enchiladas Oaxaceñas and it looked good until I took a bite of the enchiladas. They just poured mole over the tortillas and that's where the flavor went flat. The tortillas were dry and not dipped in the sauce. Traditionally in my family, we fry our tortillas lightly in oil, or lard, and roll them in the sauce. My gf didn't even finish them. I ate all of my meal, and I took her enchiladas home. They were even worse as leftovers. I tried to order their traditional flan, but they had ran out, so I ordered their tres leches. It was ok. I was really disappointed that they ran out of flan though. All in all, this establishment was ok. The atmosphere seemed very manufactured, but I've never had the pleasure of visiting Oaxaca. The mole negro was delicious on the chicken. Seeing that It was recommended on Yelp, I agreed with the statement of picking that dish. The bathrooms were great with a good amount of stalls. I can't say that about a lot of good delicious Mexican food restaurants here in LA. They seem to be more of an afterthought with some. Reminding myself this was Michelin rated restaurant, I didn't get that same feeling with the food though. This now, will give me an excuse to look into why a restaurant is rated as such to understand why that matters so much.

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    Tu Madre - Los Feliz

    4.3(770 reviews)
    10.7 miLos Feliz
    $$

    Every once in awhile while traveling to a new neighborhood you end up someplace really great. Tu…read moreMadre is one of those places. Stopping for a bite on our was the the Greek for a show, my bestie and I had dinner and cocktail here in Los Feliz. Our hostess and bartender made the most delicious and fresh mango margaritas. At the recommendation of another reviewer we had Potato taquitos. Amazing. Sweet corn and a variety of the worldly flavored taco proteins. Outdoor with heaters and indoor. In a lovely walkable neighborhood. You can walk up to the Greek or Uber 10 minutes up the hill. Super friendly staff. Variety of patrons: girls having a meetup, families, coworkers, friends of all ages. We felt so comfortable and it was money well spent. One complaint: do something about your bathrooms. Great experiences don't end with gross bathrooms.

    I think this place is totally overrated. My biggest issue with them is that they have a ton of…read morevegan options, yet use one fryer for everything, including their fish and their vegan items. This is problematic on a multitude of levels. My loved ones are vegan and have fish allergies and literally, cannot have anything here. The next issue is how completely bland everything tastes. I swear it does not feel like you're eating Mexican food. Further, service sucks. I have tried calling so many times to inquire about things and they never answer. I have had to walk over to get answers to my questions and I'm usually met with attitude. Bummer because I really wanted this place to be a Los Feliz gem and it's just not.

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

    El Tepeyac Cafe

    3.8(2.9k reviews)
    14.9 miBoyle Heights
    $$

    It's been many decades having this goodness…read more Quality value flavorful authentic supporting local business fresh plethora goodness The chili relleno burrito I pass on as there was a thicker egg batter than chili that was quite small in comparison to size of burrito The original hollenbeck absolutely hands down tender spice stuffed goodness Rice beans guac stuffed away Their veggie burrito also worth the value All burritos very shareable or leftover worthy or have an amazing happy belly Would certainly purchase and try other goodness!

    I work in East Los often, this is one of those places the locals always recommend. On a couple…read morelunchtimes I ordered through DoorDash for pick up, quick easy and convenient. The building is an original piece of the City's history, boasting a menu that features their famous burritos that vary in size from a regular to a huge party size beast that can feed several. I tried the Hollenbeck and the Okie burritos on two separate occasions via pick up, as aforementioned, the service was quick, convenient and the pick up window is seamless, parking is located next to the structure and I haven't had problems getting there. Hollenbeck was good but I definitely enjoyed the Okie burrito more, I ordered the "original" size once and didn't seem to learn my lesson the second time, these burritos can feed two in Original size. They offer a "Mini" version which would be satisfactory for one person. My favorite thing about these burritos is how "home-made" they are, the salsas and meats are fresh and taste like they came out of an abuelitas kitchen. I still need to try the crunchy tacos and nachos which look great, I recommend trying this classic establishment at least once if you're in the area.

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