The vibe is alive and loud but still nice! The food is mostly eclectic with some very tasty recipes. We enjoyed the banana wrapped tamale with tuna. The dressing on the Ceasar was quite salty. The trout dip was tasty but small for the price. The staff are all nice and helpful. We will come back but now we know what to expect. read more

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We were skeptical at first about the menu because we brought our 9 yr old along. However she eats just about everything. The ambiance was relaxing and not overcrowded or loud. The drinks from the bar came out with good turnaround time. Overall, I'd come here In a heartbeat. All the staff was welcoming and knew the menu pretty well. read more

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Si Mon is one of those rare gems where everything just hits. From the moment we sat down, the service was warm, attentive, and never overbearing -- the kind where they somehow know what you need before you do. Now let's talk food: * Kanpachi ceviche -- so fresh it practically swam to the plate. Bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced. * Uni shooter -- okay YUM. Briny, creamy, and a total flavor bomb in one gulp. I'd do a flight of these next time. * Tuna carpaccio -- delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a thoughtful drizzle of oil and crunch. A+ pairing. * Hangar steak -- perfectly cooked, juicy, and deeply flavorful. Like a cozy hug in meat form. *coconut rice - A MUST! We ordered 2 Honestly, this place nails upscale without the stuffiness. Shout out to Jennifer for the amazing service read more

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Highly recommend going with a bigger group to be able to order more dishes. The friendly staff got our party seated quickly upon opening. The dimly lit restaurant has a fun vibe right by the ocean in Venice. The drinks were strong and well balanced. Highlights of the meal were the scallops, dumplings and lamb tamal (this didn't look appetizing but tasted amazing). The yuca fries were so perfect that they are now going to be what I compare all others too. I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu. read more

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Ambiance here is lovely and modern, with a space that feels thoughtfully designed without being too over the top. Prices are definitely on the higher side, especially considering the portion sizes, but some of the dishes make it worth it. Parking was on the street, but I found free spots nearby without much trouble. Also, I walked in at open with no problem. After 6PM, you'll want a reservation. Fish options were impressive, both raw and cooked. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The real standout, though, is the baked oysters. You absolutely cannot miss them. They are larger than your average oyster, with a sauce that is bold and bursting with flavor. The texture is perfect, and each bite is rich and satisfying. Service was attentive and warm, which added to the overall experience. I would come back just for the oysters. They're that good!! read more

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Came back and with a lager group this time and it did not disappoint! We pretty much tried everything on the menu by now! And the first we were here our server said there is not a single item that is bad, and he was not lying! Even with the bigger group our service was amazing ! I love that every person in the restaurant is friendly and doesn't just pass the ball when you ask for something! Every time I come to LA Si! Mon is a must! I hope they never change ! read more

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The vibes here are great, very beautiful. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks, we were not a huge fan of the cocktails and they were pretty pricey. We were not able to get food this visit, but the staff was friendly and nice. read more

Si! Mon - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was very good overall, and the restaurant had a lively atmosphere. Service was also excellent. I can definitely see myself coming back again. read more

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Wow! Amazing service and food and the ambiance is great! We sat outside and ordered the afro Caribbean shrimp dumplings, little neck claim/uni shooter. The tuna carpaccio yuca tostada was so good I could eat a hundred of them! The sweet corn bollo might have been my favorite. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Wow! This place is insulting to my palate.. where to begin the tuna tostada why would you put raw fish on a hot tostada? It was just I don't even know what was in the middle like hummus. It was disgusting. The Yuka fries was the best thing that we had except for the fact that they were way over salted the Kopache fish disgusting extremely salty, hard overcooked fishy gross the toffee pudding was banana bread dry like not even moist with some really good ice cream on top, but that was not like sticky toffee pudding like not even close and the pupusa could've been excellent except for the fact, they put a pound of cheese in the middle of the pupusa completely unnecessary. A mild amount of cheese would've been so much better with a bone marrow. It was like a cheesy mask gross I'm sorry but if you think this restaurant is good, your pallet is undeveloped even the couple next to us when we're leaving said that they wish they could get back the last 45 minutes of their life so clearly I'm not the only one that didn't enjoy it! Please save your money go somewhere else read more

4++ the food here focuses on Panamanian dishes, but it kinda has a whole central American theme to it in general with influences and flavors from the surrounding countries. The restaurant is lively and there's definitely a great sense of hospitality here. This is definitely a restaurant that you would take friends from out of town if they wanted a fun place to eat with shareable food. Also a spot I probably would frequent more often if I was in my younger days (I mean, I seriously went to this spot years ago when the previous restaurant was in its place) The food was great and wonderfully presented. Since they are shareable, I think that the dishes are designed to be shared and for people to order About two dishes or more each. Between three of us, we ordered: The Afro Caribbean shrimp dumplings with some coconut rice on the side, the surf clam ceviche,the sweet corn bollo, the tuna carpaccio yuca tostada, the fried chicken drumsticks, and the branzino asada. I think we're fans of everything with the dumplings, the branzino, and the ceviche being among our favorites. We started with cocktails at the bar while waiting for a table to be ready. The bar area is very fun. The people that are great. The cocktails are pretty darn good as well. I can see our parking in this area could get really tricky. I think me and my friends were lucky because we came on the later side so we were able to find street parking about a block away. read more

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Caribbean and Asian fusion Def an interesting concept. Generally liked everything but most were just ok with some really good dishes. Food- Branzino and duck were top notch. Dumplings were solid but nothing special minus the sauce. Curried sashimi was interesting but wouldn't really get again. Tostada was solid but also didn't really stand out. The ribs should have been described as spare ribs. They were cooked well. Sauce was mid. And overall the dish was also mid by extension. Drinks were delicious. Really loved the Camino del sol and bananericano. The native son was pretty good as well. Desert wise the coconut flan was really tasty. Overall, while wine dishes were a lil flat, nothing was bad tho you could argue slightly over priced. However I did enjoy the man and most dishes and would def recommend a try. read more

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Where do I begin? Si! Mon was INCREDIBLE! The space was so beautiful and had such great vibes! Everyone I encountered from the host to the bartenders to the servers were so delightful and gave such great service! To start the drinks were amazing! I sadly don't remember what our drinks were called but we tried a bunch and they were all so good!! The uni shooter was AMAZING. If you like uni, order this. No regrets. The tuna carpaccio yuca tostada was so different and unique and delicious. The baked oysters were classic and delicious. I'm more of a raw oyster girly myself, but if you like baked oysters, you'll love these. The kanpachi ceviche was SO good. It came with plantain chips and was absolutely incredible. The sweet corn bollo (basically a tamale) was delicious! Definitely recommend! The crispy pork belly was so amazing. This was probably one of my favorite dishes. It came with lettuce and "toppings" basically to make little pork belly lettuce wraps and it tasted so good!! I definitely need to come back and try everything else on the menu! read more

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Great Food, Partnered with Great Company, and lastly Amazing Service from an amazing South American Employee in the flesh. The ambiance outside was wonderful with great tunes. Shoutout Cinco De Mayo! read more

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Each dish is phenomenal. No misses. Servers are helpful in guiding with their favs/most popular & amount to order per person since it is meant to share. Vibes are bright, modern, open/airy, close to the beach! read more

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Si! Mon is one of those spots that feels a little different in the best way. They're known for putting a creative spin on Mexican food--bold flavors, unique combinations, and dishes that stand out from the usual. It's not your typical taco spot, it feels more elevated but still approachable. Everything we tried was well done, and you can tell there's real thought behind the menu. The flavors hit, the presentation is clean, and nothing felt rushed. The drinks are also worth mentioning--really solid and pair well with the food. The overall experience was just easy and enjoyable. Good service, good energy, and a vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. Definitely a place you go to when you want something a little more interesting than the usual, without it feeling over the top. read more

My wife and I had been wanting to try Si! Mon for a few months and finally managed to get there last night. All I can say is I wish we hadn't waited so long and we'll definitely be back. The food was exceptional. It's essentially a "small plates" restaurant and our lovely server recommended that we share 4-5 dishes. Good call. We started with the kanpachi ceviche with coconut leche de tigre. It was stellar with really well balanced flavors. Next up was the sweet and sour scallops on the half shell. Total taste bombs. Sweet, sour and with a bit of heat, they may have been my favorite dish. Though given the givens, that's a little like trying to pick your favorite child. The baked oysters were amazing. Perfectly prepared with a lot of flavor. The shrimp dumplings are a signature dish for a reason. Definite recommend. We added a side of the coconut rice, which was a good call and worked really well with the dumpling sauce. The final dish was the salt fried chicken legs with a tropical bbq sauce on the side. They were excellent, particularly with a drizzle of the house hot sauce. Everything was wonderful. My only problem is that I want to come back and work through the rest of the menu, but I also want to order all of those dishes again. The struggle is real my friends. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and on top of things without hovering. Well done. But I want to give a big shoutout to the truly unsung heroes--the bus staff. They were amazing at removing dishes as soon as we were done (and not before) to make room for the next dish up, and were uniformly pleasant and engaging. That level of attention to detail is the hallmark of a truly exceptional restaurant. And Si! mon is just that. Thanks to all involved for a wonderful evening. read more

Si! Mon - Shrimp dumplings. - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for a networking dinner and we were seated in a private room -- super cozy and perfect for hosting intimate gatherings. Got to try a variety of dishes, and a few standouts were the TUNA CARPACCIO YUCA TOSTADA, KANPACHI CEVICHE, SMOKED FISH DIP, SWEET CORN BOLLO, and the FRIED CHICKEN LEGS. Also loved their great selection of mocktails! ENJOY! PS: There is a parking structure right past the restaurant on the left. $16 read more

Love the place! Love the vibe and the service! Everything is just perfect! Food is so food! Definitely recommend read more

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Came here and was very surprised. It was very quaint and chill which I enjoyed. The menu had a lot of flavors that paired well together. We both got drinks and they were very refreshing! We ordered the curry spiced sashimi ( great flavors and fresh fish), Kampachi ceviche (again fresh fish and good mix of sweet and sour), tuna carpaccio (stole the show!), shrimp dumplings and paired with coconut rice and this was so yummy, lastly we got the kanpachi in banana leaf, this was good but I was more impressed with the raw dishes. Service was also tentative and gave good recs. read more

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I ordered practically half the menu . And nothing disappointed service was also spot on and the bone was moody romantic tropical read more

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This place has been on my list for months, and I'm so glad I finally made the drive--what an amazing dining experience from start to finish. The moment you walk in, you're transported to a tropical island. It's the perfect space to unwind after a long day. We kicked things off with cocktails, and my favorite was the Chef's Martini--a lychee martini blended with a classic vodka martini. I loved the balance of sweet and salty. The Kanpachi Ceviche was excellent: light, fresh, and layered with great flavors and textures. The Kanpachi wrapped in banana leaf was another standout--the fish was incredibly moist and full of flavor. I also recommend the Afro-Caribbean Shrimp Dumplings with coconut rice. You can tell each dumpling is handmade, and the sauce over the rice was perfect. The fried chicken was tasty, though not as memorable as the other dishes. I did enjoy the Sweet Corn Bollo, their take on a sweet corn-style tamale. From the attentive service to the food, drinks, and overall vibe, this was one of the best dinners I've had all year. Highly recommend. read more

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4.5 stars Been to Si! Mon twice now, once for brunch and once for dinner, and both times the food and drinks were genuinely impressive. This place knows flavor. Every dish feels intentional, layered, and a little tropical. Dinner here is where it really shines: dim lighting, warm ambiance, and a moody, romantic vibe that makes it ideal for a date or an intimate night out. If your taste buds are sleepy, this place will wake them up. It's billed as tapas style, but I'll be honest: some of the portions feel smaller than even tapas should be. You'll probably find yourself wanting just one more bite of everything and I didn't like that. That said, the quality is there, every plate that lands on the table looks and tastes like it was crafted with care sans generosity. The cocktails match the food in creativity, and it's clear the bar has its act together. If you're going with a group, keep it small so everyone actually gets a taste of each dish. Otherwise, you'll be splitting peas. The alternative is to just order multiples of the same dish (screw budgets, right?) but either way, I hate how tiny these portion sizes are, ridiculous. Don't come too hungry! read more

The rudest manager I've have ever experienced in my life. It was my husbands birthday and Father's Day, suffice to say we walked out after our sparkling water, something I've never done in my life. The waitress was lovely and was as embarrassed as we were. Their music was blasting at full volume, but they were unable to turn it down because it was "set". If you want to enjoy dinner, find another place because this is not it. We went to another restaurant and had a lovely time. I'm not sure why people think they can treat people terribly. Hoping it was just because he had an absolutely horrible day, but it still does not give him the excuse to take it out on us. People with no people skills should not work with the public. read more

This place is truly a gem. First of all, the service was impeccable, guiding us through the menu with great recommendations. I was a little concerned that the small plated wouldn't be filling, but I was wrong. My favorite was the tuna carapaccio and the sauce that came with the fried chicken. My cousin and I both got the Quetzal cocktail and loved it! Unique flavor and packed a punch. The restaurant is so cute inside and has some soft natural light coming through during the day. My only nitpick is that the music is really loud. But overall, truly loved the food and dining experience! read more

Si! Mon - Quetzal cocktail, tuna carapaccio, ceviche - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've never had it before, but Panamanian food is off the hook, yo! Venice is a slog from Pasadena, but it was well worth the drive. We chanced parking in the lot to the east. Due to upgrades, the pay stations had been removed, so it was unclear if we were allowed to park there or not...but fortunately we didn't get a ticket. YMMV. On to the actual restaurant! The highlight of the cocktail menu was "The Funky Funk", which featured parmesan washed rum. It sounds strange, but somehow it worked and was the best sip of the night. The Clover Dubb was great for a NA cocktail, as well. For food, the branzino was our favorite main--perfectly cooked, deliciously spiced, and with a fun set of condiments. The surf clam ceviche was also a highlight--we drank down the leche de tigre before letting the server take the dish. The only "meh" item was the sweet corn bollo, which wasn't bad, but in the end it was just a tamal. read more

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Wow, I read so many reviews about this place and it was featured in multiple articles so I was super excited to try it. Central American cuisine. Parking was only mildly challenging, parked a couple blocks away. Really beautiful ambiance inside, nicely decorated. Dim lighting, pardon the blurriness of some of my photos - I didn't want to be that person with the flash. Cool bar inside too, it looks like you're looking into a mirror, but it's actually the other side of the bar. They only seat you when your whole party has arrived, so I was directed to sit at the bar. I sat at the bar for over 15 minutes without the bartender ever giving me the menu or saying hi. I was pretty surprised and my first impression was starting to grow sour. Eventually, someone else came by, asking if I'd been helped, I said no and desperately asked for a drink menu. I ordered a glass of pet nat (sparkling). Honestly, not good, would not recommend. Maybe a personal preference, but I've had pet nats before and loved them. Eventually we were seated once my friend came. We ordered a few things and split everything. 4 dishes were plenty for 2 ppl. Tuna Carpaccio Yuca Tostada: This is one of their most popular dishes. I can see why! It's a really interesting and different take on carpaccio. You still get the thinly sliced carpaccio but it's on a delicious cracker. Wonderful combo. Afro-Caribbean Shrimp Dumplings: Thought these were okay, they didn't wow me and they were kind of cold. Kanpachi en Banana Leaf: The fish is generously topped with herbs so it's quite flavorful. I found it a bit too salty, though. Fried Chicken Drumsticks: Very crispy since it's double fried. Comes with a side of spicy ketchup with pairs with it nicely. Thought these were good. Overall, really love the ambiance of the restaurant, and the food is good. Though it wasn't an overwhelmingly positive experience, I wasn't wowed by every dish and my bar/drink experience wasn't the best. I would come back though if I was in the area. read more

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Came with a large group and snagged the corner booth. Very vibey atmosphere, waiter was excellent despite having to handle the complexity of a large group. We ordered the tuna carpaccio, bragado, and smoked trout dip to start. The bragado was a standout of the three starters. For dinner we split the pork and steak with extra yuca. The yuca fries were insanely fluffy and perfectly crisped. Cocktails and mocktails were on point as well. As the sun went down it got increasingly dark and kind of hard to see what we were eating. Some additional ambient light might be welcome addition! read more

i would personally skip the drinks, the camino del sol was super salty. i asked for it to be remade and it was a lot better but still wouldn't recommend. overall it was a good dinner spot if you're in the area. i recommend trying a few different things, definitely the dumplings and the coconut rice. i would also skip the dessert read more

Si! Mon - red snapper - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow Wow Wow! This place is unbelievably delicious with all the vibes! Everything I ate and drank was so yummy! I left in disbelief how tasty all these meals were! My tastebuds were happy campers! Tuna tostada - top of my list! The tamale and plantains were so soft and literally melted in my mouth. Dumplings- Chefs kiss! Branzino- crisp at its perfection! Parking: parking lots around. read more

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one of the best restaurants in LA. Just go. You'll see why. Great ambiance. Food is packed with flavor. You cant go wrong with anything. Service was great. read more

They should have a sign at the door: No Kids Allowed At least this is true for dinner. I was surprised by what they didn't have - customer service. We asked for an alcohol free drink for our tween son. Nope. No sodas without caffeine. No juice (unless you're getting a cocktail). Shirley Temple? Nope. Nothing for a kid. We tried three cocktails. They were fine. Not remarkable. The food was good - fish in particular was excellent. Just about everything is spicy. A simple request for sauce on the side - categorically denied - even for sauce that was a last-minute addition on top. The steak, which would have been unaltered by having sauce on the side instead of on top, was rendered inedible by our child because they insist on slathering sauce on top. We ordered half the menu, hoping something would be edible. I'm disappointed that we didn't leave. So please enjoy the food, but don't bring your kids. For reference, we've been out to two other LA top 100 restaurants this week. We dine out regularly and well. Probably won't be back here. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing enough that I feel compelled to share it. We arrived within the restaurant's stated 15-minute grace period for our reservation. Due to nearby filming impacting parking access, my partner briefly had to locate alternate parking while I remained on-site. Rather than occupy a table, I voluntarily sat at the bar and began ordering food and drinks while waiting. Despite physically being present and actively spending money at the restaurant, I was told we would still be charged the late reservation fee. The situation escalated after my partner jokingly said to me, "let's just sit at the bar so she can chill the fuck out." The comment was made privately to me, smiling and clearly joking, and was never directed at the hostess. Nevertheless, management approached us and accused us of "harassing staff" and using aggressive language. When I calmly clarified that the comment had not been directed at staff, the manager largely ignored me entirely, despite the reservation being under my name. Instead, she focused almost exclusively on reprimanding my partner. As a woman of color, the interaction felt uncomfortable and dismissive. What could have been a simple moment of clarification became an unnecessarily hostile interaction. We had already ordered multiple dishes and drinks but chose to finish quickly and leave to dine elsewhere because the environment no longer felt welcoming. The most disappointing part was not that someone overheard a curse word -- it was the complete lack of hospitality, de-escalation, or customer care afterward. The staff doubled down rather than resolving the situation professionally. For a restaurant with such a strong reputation, the service experience fell remarkably short. read more

First timer here, my daughter has been talking about this place for a long time. It was in my bucket list to visit. I am glad I did the food is amazingly delicious. The portions are very small they're meant to be shared with your friends and or family. Their menu changes depending on the time of year and your visit. Luckily for me they had this dish call Tamal omg! This thing was delicious I have to order twice that's how yummy they were. Definitely worth the visit and the price that you are going to pay. The only downside is that they don't validate your parking so add that to your budget read more

Si! Mon - I did not took pictures of the food I was too visit devouring it - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came back in early November 2024 as a party of three. I got a last minute reservation on election night, and the food was still as good as the first time we visited. Service was friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend visiting. read more

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This may be my new favorite restaurant! The atmosphere is so cute, vibey, and perfect for a special dinner with friends or a date night. The drinks were eclectic, fun, and absolutely delicious, and the menu blew me away. It's Panamanian fusion at its best--every dish felt well thought out, seasoned with love, and full of unique, exciting flavors. My friend and I were in awe of how incredible everything tasted, from start to finish. The dessert options are also a must--don't skip them! I honestly can't wait to come back. read more

Si! Mon - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the best dining experiences I have had in Los Angeles. Service was impeccable. Upon delivery, each dish was described and given a suggested way of eating for optimal enjoyment. The chef has mastered layers of flavors and textures. With each bite the food tastes change slightly. It's truly an experience. Went in on a random weeknight, our server Aymon was amazing. Very attentive without being annoying and gave us good recommendations with designing our dining experience. The entire wait staff was very welcoming. The decor is engaging, love the plants and greenery everywhere. Great music. Low lit making it a bit sexy for y'all couples. Street parking is difficult in the area, but there is a paid garage lot next door which worked fine for us. I didn't take notes on each dish like I usually would, but trust and believe it was ALL DELICIOUS! Especially those shrimp dumplings. Cocktails were great and creative. Yes, this is an upscale restaurant so it is pricey, but you are getting a location, quality, and experience that you will not receive at Taco Bell. read more

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The food was really delicious. Pricier, yes. Portions- small? Yes, but personally I just want to enjoy the art. And it's not painfully small like a taste. I thought it was quite right. No bad notes on the food ordered: fritters, ribs, dumplings, and dez. Worth the hype! read more

Matteo the GM was great and chef Jose was very sweet. Food was great, service was solid. Menu is long, but full of fun flavors. The shrimp ceviche with leche de tigre was a highlight as well as the lamb neck tamal. read more

We didn't have a reservation but got lucky with a couple of seats at the bar. The atmosphere was lively and upbeat, and even though we were served by multiple bartenders, they were all friendly and very attentive. We ordered the **Tuna Carpaccio Yuca Tostada**, **Pupusa "Revuelta"**, **Fro-Caribbean Shrimp Dumplings**, and **Kanpachi en Banana Leaf**. * The **carpaccio** was delicate and refreshing. * The **pupusa** was flavorful and comforting. * The **dumplings** were a standout -- especially the curry sauce, which was rich and delicious. * The **kanpachi** was also very good, but it definitely would have benefited from a side of carbs or a light salad to balance out the richness. Overall, we had a great experience -- great food, great service, and a fun vibe. read more

Si! Mon - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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