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    Casa India

    3.8 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Carnitas Burrito / Chips
    Craig H.

    Had the Carnitas burrito and some chips...it was pretty big and filled me up. But, that's as good as it gets. There was nothing special here, the burrito was lacking flavor, the hot sauce was not as good as Tapatio, the chips were nothing special as well. With all the options in DTLA and with Grand Central Market across the street, there is no need to return here. Note: This was part of my MealPal experience. Check out my Mealpal DTLA collection if you want to follow along. If you are scratching your head about MealPal...google it. The meal was not ready for pick-up, there is seating available, but it's not that inviting. I went to Grand Central Market instead.

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    Hannah N.

    I tried Casa India through MealPal and got their vegan burrito. It had rice, beans, cucumber, pico de gallo, and avocado. The pico de gallo had a ton of liquid from that tomatoes and made the whole burrito soggy and overpowered the rest of the flavors. I did like the salsa that came with the chips and the staff was friendly but I would not come here again.

    Jin N.

    There is a food snob in all of us. We turn up our noses at a dirty looking spot or some place that might look too beneath us. I think it's important to always have an open mind to discovering new spots, no matter what they look like on the surface. On a day I was feeling very ravenous, I wanted to try something new or untried near my office. I didn't want normal or anything chain based. I knew there was a string of Mexican food stores along Broadway that I usually scoff at when I pass by. Café India was one of those store fronts that I would usually dismiss on my way into work. However, I would always notice the window that looked into the kitchen area and I would see a little abuelita cooking away at some big pots. I really had no idea what I would be eating. I didn't know what to expect. I assumed I would be laid out later with some kind of stomach ailment from eating at a place with a low health rating. (I still don't recall the letter rating). I just pretended to be Tony Bourdain and dived right in. It was a pretty telling sign when I walked in and the place was sparse with seating and décor. Just some bare walls and linoleum floors. It made me grin to see a drunken guy already passed out at a table while another couple fed the jukebox and danced loudly in the middle of the eating area. Also charming was trying to order with the gal behind the counter, as well as the abuelita, who both did not speak ANY English. Ordering was basically made by pointing and nodding. I opted for a chicken mole and another item that just called out to me, chicharron pupusa. It was a nice surprise to receive some handmade corn tortilla chips with salsa. The salsa was toxic. It was basically some tapatio with some herbs in it. LOL. My food finally arrived, served up by the abuelita that prepared the meal. It made me smile. I pretended I was a guest at a house being served a home cooked meal. I sneaked a peek at the tortillas that came with my big plate. The tortillas were definitely hand made. I am not sure if they were made on the premise but you can tell they were had made. A nice touch that they were toasted and warm. The mole was very good. Better than I would have ever expected. I didn't expect a Rick Bayless mole, but this one rivaled any of the good moles I have had in the past. Nice sweetness and touches of spice you would want and expect in any good mole. I was completely confused how tender the chicken was. I admit I was nervous that the chicken was cooking in the pot all day or something? I still can't figure out why and how the chicken was that tender. The pupusa was very nice as well. A little larger and a little thicker than I am accustomed to but it still made me smile as I ate. You might find a more delicate pupusa at Saritas across the street at Grand Central Market or a Jaraga in KTown. I still enjoyed it very much. I was glad to have gone outside my range of eateries in my local area. It reminded me all of us should try out the places you might not normally try. You will discover some good authentic hand crafted food. Don't get me wrong. Its a hole in the wall. If you have a weak heart you may want to wimp out. But if you're in the area for a Devil's Night, Grand Performances, or pubcrawling on the Bar-Muda Triangle, then I would recommend checking it out.

    Karina A.

    My boyfriend brought me here for the first time and now we're basically regulars. The pupusas are delicious and rich in flavor as well as the sauce and the curtido. I always get bean, cheese, and jalapeños and it's sooo delicious! I love cheese and they make their pupusas very cheesy. They have delicious Central American beer to go along with your pupusas. I love how lowkey this spot is and I hope it stays that way so they don't lose their touch, but I definitely recommend this spot ! Customer service is great too

    Nino R.

    Since I showed up without a picnic basket to the Devil's Night Drive-In, my date and I decided to grab a bite before the movie started. I loved how we were the only non-Hispanics in the restaurant. And I loved the impromptu dancing that occurred in the dining room. There wasn't a dance floor, but the music was blasting and the diners were a groovin'. I ordered two pupusas with chicharron and cheese and my date ordered two chicken tacos. The pupusas were phenomenally good! The chicken tacos were uber fresh and delicious and served on flour tortillas. However the language barrier posed a problem and I think it impeded me from paying with a credit card, so I had to blow some popcorn money to pay for dinner ($10). This place is a total hole in the wall and I really liked it. The restroom situation was atrocious so I have to deduct a star for that debacle. But when ya gotta go ya gotta go...

    Hay T.

    Bottled Beers on Broadway. cold cerveza at cheap prices, when everything else around here wants a cover charge. If u want jus 1 or a dozen and can tolerate the loud salsa music on the jukebox step in for a cold one

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    Awesome food!!! great vibe with people dancing, beer in ice buckets on the table, beautiful paintings on the wall, and Delicious pupusas!!

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    I don't think this is the right place for vegans. Cucumber on a burrito? They just don't get it.

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    Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

    Holbox

    4.7(2.6k reviews)
    2.8 miHistoric South Central
    $$

    Love this place. Been there twice now. Must try their octopus entree. Must try their scallop…read moreappetizer. Prices are moderate. The quality of their food is 5 star.

    Tried Holbox in LA and it absolutely lived up to the hype. When we arrived, the line was wrapped…read morearound the corner with another small line inside before ordering, which was a little intimidating at first, but don't panic. We waited around 20-25 minutes total and the line moved pretty efficiently, plus it gave us enough time to figure out what we wanted. After ordering, they give you a number and start bringing dishes to your table within about 10-15 minutes, which felt impressively fast considering how packed the place was. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. We ordered the smoked kanpachi taco, taco de pulpo en su tinta, shrimp aguachile, ceviche mixto, sea urchin, kanpachi & uni tostada, and lenguado tostada. My absolute favorite was the sea urchin, it comes in its shell, cut in half so it feels like two small portions, and the combination of fish, uni, and the light sauce was amazing. The kanpachi & uni tostada was another standout (clearly a must if you love uni). Overall, such a great experience. Amazing fresh seafood, efficient service, and every staff member we interacted with was incredibly friendly. Definitely worth the visit.

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    I was commenting on the food and complementing everything about it when I saw that, I was not surprised.

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    DAMA - Seafood Tostada

    DAMA

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.0 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!

    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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    DAMA - Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway

    Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway

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    Si! Mon - Tuna carpaccio yucca tostada

    Si! Mon

    4.4(336 reviews)
    13.5 miVenice

    Beautiful indoors with nice breeze coming in and the decor is so retro and modern. Waiter was very…read morehelpful with excellent recommendations! Ill rank our food from favorite to least favorite. (1) SURF CLAM CEVICHE #1- the acidity and creaminess and sweetness with very fresh seafood was so high quality. Plantains had a perfect amount of salt and crunch. The thinly sliced red onion was also perfect. It was very flavorful and probably better than Holbox-- if you have been. 10/10 (2) TUNA CARPACCIO YUCA TOSTADA #2- this was the best bite overall, it is definitely small and you finish fast but the flavors were just outstanding. The tuna itself was so fresh and it had a nice acidic flavor with the perfectly crunchy tostada!! 10/10 (3) KANPACHI CEVICHE #3 - a coconut predominant flavor with a mild acidity to it. It also pairs with plantains and they were fresh and perfectly crunchy. Was weary about the corn at first but honestly couldn't taste it and it was so good! (4) AFRO-CARIBBEAN SHRIMP DUMPLINGS #4- my bf loves shrimp and said this was very tasty. I'm not the biggest fan of shrimp but thought it was very creamy, fresh, had the classic shrimpy sweetness and a coconut creamy sauce to pair with it that when used on the rice tastes like a sweet milk rice. These were cooked perfectly. (5) fried chicken #5 - solid fried chicken and good crunch to it with the chicken being very well cooked but I cant say I was blown away by it, it has good flavor when dipped in the sauce which has a nice smokiness and acidity to it that makes it really tasty. However if I came again, I probably wouldn't order again. Lastly we ordered the toffee dessert which was classic and yummy. Nice shareable size. Overall, would return 100% and bring friends from out of town. Terrific flavors and service and definitely a top LA restaurant.

    Dying to try this place out as everyone that talks about it loves it, but can be a tough…read morereservation. You can park in the garage just past it on the left as street parking is tough. When you first walk in, you will notice two things - it is very dark and it is very loud. Service was great as we were walked through the menu and got some good suggestions Smoked trout dip - Flavors were on point and perfect with the plaintain chips for dipping Kanpachi ceviche - Great combo with the red onions and not too sweet with the coconut. Corn added some great texture to the dish and could have eaten three of these Baked oysters - Perfectly cooked and so tender with a fun presentation Shrimp dumplings - Great dish but not as great as the other items as the sauce was better than the shrimp Was recommended to get the coconut rice as a side and you need to do the same as it's really good Main issue is the dishes are small (welcome to modern day tapas) and we left a bit hungry. Quick tip - maybe easier to hear sitting at the bar, but if you need good conversation it can be difficult

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    Si! Mon - Inside - bar area

    Inside - bar area

    Si! Mon - Sticky toffee pudding ($12)

    Sticky toffee pudding ($12)

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    La Fonda Antioquena - Empanada

    La Fonda Antioquena

    4.1(562 reviews)
    4.3 miHollywood
    $$

    Are you ready to eat a hefty and hearty meal? La Fonda Antioquena is one of few Columbian…read morerestaurants in LA. I've been here a few times since I tag along with my Columbian friend for brunch here. This place is not for vegetarians. So, keep on driving or skip reading this if you are. The empanadas here are delicious. My favorite type of empanadas. Made with a crunchy, fried corn dough filled with meat. Served with encurtido, it's a Columbian salsa type but little spice. What I had recently here is sanchocho. This soup reminds me of a caldo de res but with oxtail, plantain, yucca. It also has potato and corn. Very hearty and comforting. It's served with a side of white rice on the side and arepa. If you every come here for breakfast, you'll be fed like a champion. Try the bandeja paiso.. Take your gout pills first. It's a meat fest. Serving of fried pork belly (crispy chitarrones), grilled steak (churrasco). It's served with rice, beans, egg, plantains, arepas, Comes with heart healthy avocado and a tomato for good health. You might have a hard time standing up after this meal. The service here is always good. Well especially because my friend is a regular.

    Vinimos de visita, este lugar hace an.~os era bueno, lastimosamente la comida horrorosa sin sabor,…read morela forma de servir los platos nada q ver, se quita el hambre de ver la presentacion de la comida y del restaurante sucio, el ban~o sin papel higienico. Las empanadas las cambiaron no saben a empanadas. La atencion muy pobre. Lo siento no pierdan su dinero ni tiempo. Para completar me salio un pedazo de limon bajo el arroz

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    Lala's Argentine Grill - Fresh spaghetti made with semolina, in a creamy red meat sauce

    Lala's Argentine Grill

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    6.1 miFairfax
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    Lala's is one of my favorite places to dine and wine. Lala's offers a great happy hour Monday to…read moreFriday from 3P to 6P and, my favorite, 1/2 off bottles of wine every Wednesday! Service: Is magnificent! Servers are very attentive, friendly and engaging! Ambiance: Fun and lively! Come to Lala's on Melrose for good food, wine, empanadas and fun!

    My boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Lala's on Melrose last night (Tuesday evening),…read moreand it was such a great experience from start to finish. First of all, our server was wonderful -- incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. He gave thoughtful recommendations and explained the specials so well that we were immediately tempted. Now, I'll preface this by saying I'm half Argentinian -- so I'm very picky when it comes to Argentine food, especially chimichurri. I'm usually pretty critical. But Lala's absolutely delivered. The chimichurri was delicious -- bright, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Paired with the fresh, warm table bread? So good. Even though I normally can't resist empanadas, we followed our server's recommendation and started with the morcilla (blood sausage). It was incredible -- rich, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. For my entrée, I ordered the Fresh Spinach Pappardelle and took our server's suggestion to pair it with pesto sauce. As someone who loves pesto (and finds it surprisingly hard to get right in Southern California), I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It was fresh, vibrant, and satisfying without being heavy. My boyfriend ordered the Lomo (center-cut filet mignon). He's a sous chef at his own restaurant, so he's extremely critical when dining out -- and he had nothing but amazing things to say. That says a lot. The food quality was superb, the service was attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe was perfect for a Valentine's dinner. We'll absolutely be back -- and next time, I'm bringing my best friend (also half Argentinian) for her approval.

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    Our new bar. join us for happy hour 3pm - 6pm monday thru friday

    Lala's Argentine Grill - Shrimp Penne Pasta

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    Mercado La Paloma - Live Sea Urchin & Scallops ($27) from Holbox  12-03-2023

    Mercado La Paloma

    4.5(277 reviews)
    2.8 miHistoric South Central
    $$

    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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    Mercado La Paloma - 2 Kanpachi Collars ($17) from Holbox  12-03-2023

    2 Kanpachi Collars ($17) from Holbox 12-03-2023

    Mercado La Paloma

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