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Broken Spanish Comedor

4.2 (121 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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BROKEN SPANISH COMEDOR ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Queso fundido
Malina L.

We visited Broken Spanish Comedor for a weekend double date and enjoyed our experience. The restaurant serves a modern Mexican repertoire in the rustic former A-Frame building. The atmosphere is relaxed with high vaulted ceilings, whitewashed boards, and low lighting, reminiscent of an island setting. For drinks, we all had the Destilando Amor, a passionfruit mezcal cocktail that was nicely balanced and not too smoky. We also tried the ponche, a non-alcoholic mixed drink with a licorice undercurrent that pleasantly surprised us, as none of us are big fans of black licorice. When it came to food, the small dishes and sides definitely stole the show. The aguachile had a nice kick of spice, and the bay scallops were plump and tender. The queso fundido was rich without being too greasy. The refried lentils were comforting, and the flautas were crispy and flavorful. The esquites were also a hit - you can't go wrong with corn, cotija, and aioli. I was a bit disappointed with the main dishes. The trucha was quite salty (and I love salt), and the mole almendrado was lacking the typical depth of earthy chocolatey-ness you would expect in mole. Overall, I'd recommend a stop here for a date night or to catch up with friends over drinks and the small plates and sides. There is free street parking or the option to valet for $15.

Ceviche and guacamole!
Rashina Y.

What a charming, cozy restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere and thoughtfully curated music set the perfect tone for the evening. We started with the guacamole and ceviche, and both were outstanding. The ceviche was exceptionally fresh with just the right amount of heat, and the house-made chips elevated every bite. The lamb barbacoa was the star of the meal--rich, tender, and beautifully presented in a traditional clay pot, allowing you to savor every bit of its deeply flavorful reduction. Paired with the blue corn tortillas, it was unforgettable. I also ordered the Japanese sweet potato, which was packed with flavor. The chicharrón added the perfect contrast in both texture and richness. My friend ordered the enchiladas, and they were equally delicious. To top it off, the gin martini was excellent. Although our group was running late for our reservation, the staff couldn't have been more gracious. Once everyone arrived, we were welcomed warmly and never felt rushed, making the entire dining experience feel relaxed and genuinely hospitable. This is an elevated Latin dining experience that honors traditional flavors without compromising authenticity. Every dish delivers the depth, spice, and soul of a home-cooked meal, presented with exceptional care and refinement. I'll absolutely be back.

Chicken Enchiladas
Sunny S.

Broken Spanish is fantastic! We used to go to the one in downtown LA and it was always good. Dare I say I think this one is even better! This place used to be an old ihop but they did a really good job with the design. They also have a patio for those beautiful LA days. The food at broken Spanish is really good. The service is swift and calm. They have valet parking but plenty of street parking around as well. Highly Recommend: Refried Lentils 5/5 (If you only get one dish make sure it's this) Salmon Flauta 4.5/5 Trucha Trout 4.5/5 Chicken Enchiladas 4.5/5 Chicharron 5/5 Cesar Salad 5/5 Camote Sweet Potatoes 5/5 Guacamole 4/5 Ray Garcia has always been good but this might be my favorite spot he's ever opened! If you want elevated Mexican you want Broken Spanish!

Refried lentils
Derek L.

Delicious food especially recommend Fideo. Refried lentils were smooth, cheesy and a little spicy. Blue corn tortillas good order to pair and make tacos with. Chicharron is heavy dish meant to be shared and I think could honestly feed 3. The tres leches I couldn't get much of the guava flavor and the top wasn't what I liked flavor and texture wise - too sour.

Tamale
Tee T.

The food is a very Spanish eclectic experience. It's not for everyone, but it is definitely for the foodie at heart. As a Latina, I can appreciate food from all different parts of the Latin countries and cities. Their teacher was on point and I was pleasantly surprised and I mean, very surprised, at how delicious the refried lentil beans were. Refried lentil beans?? Who knew? Do not be afraid of the menu just order and dig in and you will be pleasantly surprised This is the old IHOP building for those old school, Venetians and Mar Vistians. Great place inside and out. Lovely service. So nice to be around such gracious people.

Michelle D.

The food was incredible, especially the lentils! Our server was honestly the best I've had in forever. He was so friendly and warm and recommended so many great dishes. Service like that is hard to find in LA, and he made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place!

Nelson H.

I had the best experience having dinner with my family at Broken Spanish Comedor. The A-frame restaurant was cozy and cute. The service was stellar and every single dish was delicious! The stand out dishes I had were the rainbow trout, refried lentils, ceviche, Japanese sweet potato and the esquitis. Great drinks and amazing vibes. I need to go back asap!

Chicken enchiladas
Jennifer S.

After months of passing by this A-frame building that has housed quite a few restaurants over the last couple of decades, Boyfriend and I decided to make a reservation here, as it always seems quite busy and packed. We could only get a reservation for 5:15 p.m. since it's that popular. As I'm not 80 years old, it felt rather early to be eating dinner, but we took what we could get. Honestly, this "elevated Mexican" restaurant feels like a place that is trying to be too "bougie" and different. I'm not usually one to criticize a menu for having rather limited options; however, there are literally only 5 dishes under each category, and most of them are nothing I've ever heard of before as relates to Mexican cuisine. The front-of-house staff and our server/s were very friendly and efficient. We opted to sit outside on the patio, which is surprisingly cramped and narrow for the restaurant being on such a large lot. It was a breezy and slightly chilly evening, and unfortunately we found the rather loud music not to our liking. In fact it sounded a whole lot like a Zumba playlist (and since I have been a Zumba instructor for nearly 20 years, I know these things). I feel the whole dining experience would have been better accentuated by some soft Spanish guitar instead of the weird mix of reggaeton, merengue and annoying Latin pop, but that's just me. We opted for the guacamole and the scallop aguachile for starters, plus the barbacoa and the chicken enchiladas. The guacamole and aguachile were good and packed quite a bit of heat. We enjoyed the tostadas that accompanied each. The enchiladas were ok, but not special. The barbacoa was tender but very very greasy. The house-made blue corn tortillas were a nice addition and recommended by our server. The meal was diminished somewhat by sitting outside with screaming firetrucks and emergency vehicles zipping by and an extremely annoying car alarm that went on for what seemed like forever, but I understand these things are out of the restaurant's control. It's pricey ($20 for a single glass of rose'), and portions are pretty small. Plus valet parking is very steep at $15, since there's no lot and street parking is nearly impossible to find. I doubt we will be back.

tres leches
Kayla U.

Went to Broken Spanish for the first time and had an absolutely wonderful time! Excellent food, ambiance, and service. I've been to the many iterations of restaurants that have been at this location and by far this is the best. Our server Kenneth was friendly and knowledgeable with great recommendations. We ordered the flautas, ceasar salad, sweet potatoes, trout, refried lentils, and homemade tortillas. Everything was excellent but the standout was definitely those sweet potatoes!!! Everything had the perfect amount of heat. Their cocktails were also absolutely wonderful and worth exploring these creative and delicious takes on some classics. I love the creativity here. The tres leches was also wonderful. This place makes an excellent date night and I'm so excited to come back and try the rest of the items on the menu.

Shishito peppers
Beatrice V.

Delicious Mexican food in Culver City! I cam here with a small group of girls for dinner, we made a reservation in advance. We had to wait approx 10 mins or so until we were seated but there was space for us to hang out by the bar area. They have valet parking out front but I found a spot across the street in the residential neighborhood. I'm obsessed with the ambiance of this place inside. Really nicely decorated, feels comfortable and inviting. Perfect for a date night out or meeting up with friends. They have an outdoor patio with seating as well, with heat lamps - this is where we sat. We ordered a number of dishes and split everything: -Ceviche: This came with wide & salty tortilla chips. Tasty! I wish there was more in the bowl. -Shishito Peppers: These were delicious. It isn't your standard shishito peppers appetizer, these are coated with pepita seeds and a ponzu sauce. -Albondigas: Duck meatballs in a thick chipotle sauce that resembled mole to me. These have a spicy kick to them! -Camote: Japanese sweet potato. These were lovely, covered in a slightly spicy and creamy sauce. Delicious! -Trucha: Trout. Pretty good but I think the appetizers were better and more memorable. -We also ordered rice, refried lentils (they're topped with cheese btw), and an order of tortillas. The tortillas were blue corn and warm, they tasted fresh, but I wasn't entirely sure what to eat it with since they came after we ate the appetizers. It was kind of strange to eat it with the trout, but I ended up making a taco with the sweet potato and that was pretty good. The rice was just standard rice. Service was wonderful, we were surprised by how quickly and promptly the food came out. Our waiter was really friendly and great, though at times we had to wait for him to bring us water and bring us the bill. But overall great dining experience here; I definitely recommend it!

Diane M.

Took the restaurant a while to seat us (20 minutes after our reservation), but other than that, our experience was amazing. The ceviche was one of my favorite dishes. The fish fillet was also really good when we used tortillas to make them into tacos. I was looking forward to the tamale, but that dish was just ok. Refried lentils are an interesting take on refried beans, but honestly just tasted like beans. The space is so cute, both inside and out, and the service once we were seated was fast! Skip the valet, there's tons of street parking. I will definitely be back!

Enchiladas + mole
Jenny E.

The tres leches bundt cake is so gas. I'm already plotting the next time I can eat it. Why is the guacamole $17 though? Especially when the margaritas are $14 and the cake is $12, that felt outrageous. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. They made the experience one to remember!

Trucha rainbow trout, salsa verde, fresno chili
Alison H.

So good we celebrated two birthday in the span of ~2 months! After mourning the closure of its DTLA location and dreaming of the chicharron for many years, we were beyond delighted for Chef Garcia's return of Broken Spanish Comedor to Culver City! We celebrated my birthday in November and the chicharron was as amazing as we remembered. Every dish and cocktail was complex and divine! We found the decor beautiful and not too dark inside. We came back last weekend for my husband's birthday with his parents who visited from NorCal and enjoyed the Dine LA menu this time with a couple add one (the chicharron (obviously) and the refried lentils (another must)). This time we sat outside and the only issue I had was the grass tickling my arm on the patio. Service was excellent both times and we felt well cared for! We look forward to our next dining experience there! Thank you Chef and team!

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Sol Agave - Chili Colorado

Sol Agave

4.3(1.1k reviews)
10.1 mi•Downtown
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Wanted something close to our hotel (JW Marriott) that was baby friendly. It was pretty inside and…read moremoderately slow/calm so we decided to choose here. Our server was so kind and even attentive to my slightly fussy baby (he mentioned he had kids, so he understands). Our drinks were amazing! We did get a margarita flight but the Tamarindo Margarita I ordered prior was my absolute favorite (not in the flight). For our appetizer we got the Pork Belly Bites which were pretty good. I usually don't like fatty portions on meat but the sauce sent it over the edge for me! My entree is what almost lost a star for me... I ordered one of the chef specials: Tacos de Hongo and my mom got Chicken Tinga tacos. In short, I was expecting soooo much flavor from the entree but disappointment met my tastebuds. The Chicken Tinga tacos however were fire! The desserts made up for the letdown tenfold. We got Butter Cake and Tres Leches. Both were equally delectable!

This place was underwhelming. The menu felt very limited,…read morewith few options, and for a Mexican restaurant, the dishes offered weren't what I was hoping for from Mexican cuisine. What saved the experience were the drinks and dessert. Those were the highlights, but the food didn't give me a reason to return. It's one of those places I'm glad I tried once, but I won't be back. With such limited choices, I honestly wonder how it'll hold up long term. Overall, 4/10 won't be back!

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4.4(888 reviews)
3.5 mi
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I drove from SGV all the way to SaMo to meet with friends for dinner. I haven't been to this area…read morein almost a decade, so it was a nice refresher to get away from the suburbs. A friend recommended this spot since she works nearby and speaks highly about the queso. A reservation was made for the four of us. It wasn't busy when we arrived, but service was amazing. Staff here are very attentive and patient with us because of how much yapping we were doing. Chips came with complimentary salsa and refried beans. It was delicious. We ordered queso for all to share and it was superb! Then came our entrees. I went and got the carnitas and it was a lot. I couldnt event finish it! It came with other stuff like rice, beans, and tortillas, so you will get stuffed. We ended the night with some churros and it was great. Splendid place overall! This is within walking distance from the pier. I was able to find street parking along Main near the park. I can see myself returning.

I stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday expecting it to be a little busier, but it was surprisingly…read morequiet. With only two people manning the floor, I honestly wasn't expecting the level of service I received, but both people were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure I was comfortable. They even made sure I was set up with a spot to charge my laptop while I ate, which was such a thoughtful touch. My server, Felix, was fantastic. His recommendations for both food and drinks were spot-on, and everything I tried absolutely blew me away with how flavorful it was. I started with the mixed ceviche, and the taste and textures were on point. No fishiness whatsoever, just incredibly fresh, bright, flavorful seafood. I also ordered another mini steak appetizer that I could have eaten about five more servings of. The steaks were marinated in a tamarind sauce and cooked to perfection. Seriously, I wish I could have eaten more but I was on a tight timeline (which Felix paid extra attention to and made sure to get me out right on time)! For a drink, I tried their Sol Agave Old Fashioned made with tequila. I'll be honest, I don't even like old fashioneds, so when Felix suggested it I was hesitant.. BUT I LOVED IT. The tequila was so smooth, tasted perfectly balanced and fruity even, and watching them make the drink right in front of me made the whole experience feel extra special. Top-tier presentation and execution. And of course, I had to finish with the flan because it's one of my favorites. It did not disappoint~ absolutely excellent. Between the food, drinks, service, and overall experience, this was such a memorable meal. I genuinely can't believe this place isn't getting more traction during lunch. Everything was so thoughtfully done, and the people working there clearly care about what they're serving and the experience they're giving their guests. I'm def dragging everyone I know back here for seconds and thirds. Absolutely worth a visit!

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3.5(264 reviews)
10.0 mi•Downtown
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I'm a big fan of Javier's and I'm glad they are in DTLA across the street from Crypto.com Arena…read more(aka Staples Center) and the Convention Center. It's upscale Mexican food so be prepared for upscale prices. The interior is very similar to other Javier's locations and it's really a vibe inside. Once you step inside, the restaurant opens up and the space is quite massive. Servers are nice and your food comes out pretty quickly. I always stick to the shrimp and crab enchiladas and it never disappoints. There's the perfect amount of tomatillo sauce and there is a good portion of seafood inside the enchiladas. After loading up on house chips and salsa, these enchiladas always hit the spot. I've also tried the lamb chops and they were delicious. There were four individual pieces perfectly cooked medium rare. I would definitely order it again!

I came here this past Saturday evening for a friend's birthday dinner…read more The service was exceptional. We pre-ordered our main dishes, and the staff knew exactly who received each meal without needing name cards at our seats. The atmosphere was fantastic, versatile enough for both a fancy night out and a casual dinner. I ordered the salmon with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and the dish was phenomenal. Considering the high quality of the food and service, it was well worth the price. This is easily my favorite location, and I look forward to returning next time I am in Los Angeles.

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3.8(1.2k reviews)
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This place is perfect for "the gram." Everything is photo worthy. The look, the ambiance, the…read morefood, the drinks, even the bathroom is pretty...It's been a while since I have visited a place that is so aesthetically pleasing. We were seated promptly at our reservation time (7:30pm on a Saturday). We looked over the menu while someone brought us water and asked if we had any questions. This person wasn't our server but he did take our drink order.

We came to Diosa Restaurant today, Sunday, October 4th, around 12:00 PM as a party of six…read more Unfortunately, our experience started off poorly because of the hostess. From the moment we arrived, she had a very noticeable attitude and made us feel like we were bothering her just by being there. Her demeanor and the way she spoke to us came across as very rude and unwelcoming. We understood that our party of six might need to be seated at two separate tables, and we were completely fine with that. However, the way the situation was handled was frustrating. She sat one of the tables down, and then shortly after had us get back up. Throughout the entire time we were waiting, it felt like she did not want to accommodate us or even have us there. Her attitude made the whole experience uncomfortable before we even had a chance to sit down and enjoy our meal. At that point, we decided to leave because of her demeanor and the way we were being treated. We simply did not feel welcomed, and we didn't want to spend our time or money somewhere where we felt uncomfortable from the moment we walked in. I understand that restaurants can get busy and that seating a larger party can sometimes be difficult, but there is still a way to communicate with customers respectfully. A friendly attitude and basic courtesy would have made a huge difference. Unfortunately, the hostess's behavior really put a damper on our visit. First impressions matter, and ours was definitely not a good one.

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