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Descanso Restaurant

4.1 (392 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Wasima K.

It's hard to believe this was the former Marie Calender's. Descanso really improved upon the space. It's the same gorgeous brick building, but the interior has a much more Latin style now with several dining rooms of different themes. There is an open kitchen and a large bar too. I dined here for a couple of happy hours and also for lunch. It's a festive atmosphere. The guava margarita was fabulous - they served it with a Tajin rim at my request. The food is a bit lighter than many Mexican restaurants - sort of a California twist. The server referred to the elote (street corn) as a salad. The tacos are very light. The lunch tacos to me were a bit dry, but when I had them during happy hour, they were just right. Service was efficient and friendly. I would like to return for the Loteria brunch, which sounds very fun. It looks like they have some grill tables in one of the rooms, that is possibly for this event.

Peter H.

Located near Los Angeles County Museum of Art this restaurant is set in a beautiful restaurant dining room with an amazing wraparound bar and cozy dining areas for meeting friends or family over a nice meal. Classify the food as upscale Mexican in the vein of Javier's their menu has a broad selection of delicious items prepared by the in-house chef. The service was excellent and I enjoyed my visit. I would recommend this place if you're visiting LACMA

Mahimahi and Gordito Taco
Kate R.

This is a good spot for mexican food. Second time here and it never disappoint! Love the selection of the food! My favourite are the tacos! Mahi mahi, Pork Belly and Steak is my go to! Love the seasoned potato side as well. Service is attentive though there might be some wait until they serve your food but it's worth the wait! They have chips while you wait so you can start munching and chatting with your friends.

Keith A.

We needed a restaurant close to the museums and Descanso was within a short walking distance. Ambiance was very nice. The entryway is impressive, and makes you feel welcome. The staff was friendly and found a table for 8 straight away. Great sertvce from beginning to end. Menu was limited but they did have some brunch items too. We started with chips and salsa. They were excellent, the salsa is great and they sell it by the pint for like $5. We got 3 pints to go too. I decided on the quesadilla plate with beans and rice. Delicious, fancy, and recommended. I added chicken to it so it was like $24 good value. Not like any other quesadilla I have ever tried before. I also had the off menu churro cheesecake. I am not sure what the price was but it was delicious as well. It came with a caramel drizzle and a few berries on the plate. Highly recommend. Someone in the group had a birthday so they brought out a bowl of ice cream with some cinnamon chips and a giant sparkler. That was fun. The ice cream was good, but with the cinnamon chips, it was a nice dessert. Enjoy the photos.

Jessica R.

Came here with a friend for their happy hour to get a bit tipsy before going to a screening at SAG! They are conveniently located on Wilshire Blvd with a giant lot you can access from the side, with complimentary validated parking! Once I parked, I walked right across and my friend and I entered from the back. We were greeted by the host and taken to the bar and presented with the menus. Their happy hour is a great deal and my friend and I each got a margarita. I got the mango margarita while my friend opted for the strawberry margarita. I cannot believe they are only $9! They were not my very refreshing for the brutally hot day it was outside but had just the right amount of tequila to be well balanced and leave us with a nice buzz. The fruity flavors also came through nicely and weren't overly sweet. I didn't get any food items but my friend got the nachos and loved how hearty and well spiced it was. The ambiance was lovely and had a classy and luxury feel to it. The seating was comfortable and I felt very relaxed and at ease being there. I loved the decor, which felt very traditional Hollywood! The service was also friendly, prompt and helpful! I would definitely return, especially during happy hour!

Breakfast Burrito
Luis G.

Breakfast burritos are a great size and very tasty! There was plenty of everything and not too little of anything inside which I'm very pleased with. Even the meatless were good for those looking for a vegetarian option. I can't say much else since I was able to try them at a special event but I would definitely like to check out the restaurant one day!

The interior
George R.

Just arrived here to eat after a visit to LACMA museum. Adolfo our waiter greeted us very nicely and took our orders. Ordered the salad with salmon and enchiladas in green sauce rice and beans and shrimp taquitos. Everything we ate was delicious. I recommend everyone if your in the area, stop by and enjoy there food. The inside is beautifully decorated. You'll be amazed:)

Mimosa
Crystal L.

This is a really nice remodel... you would have NO idea this used to be a Marie Callender's - albeit a more stylish one. They've done a fantastic job and I'm eager to visit again. I came for brunch and while it was good, I wasn't blown away - but I ordered wrong so that was my fault. We sat on the patio and it was lovely. Chips and salsa aren't free so if you can't do Mexican without them, plan to pay. Our server was charming and helpful... so much so that I let him lead me to order something I never would have - the carnitas hash. Forgetting for a moment that I don't care for carnitas. But still the eggs and potatoes were good. My friend had the burrito and it was HUGE, but good. We shared the Birria Empanadas appetizer and these were terrific. I definitely want to go back and try their regular menu and their happy hour - this looks to be a great place to meet and grab a drink and a light meal after work. They have the Plancha dining option too, which I'm really eager to try someday. Haven't seen this before!

Pozole Rojo
Rob E.

The food at Descanso was okay, but honestly, it wasn't anything special. The alambre definitely needed more spice and some salsa because it was pretty bland. The pozole was another issue--it should be served hot, not lukewarm. I feel like soup should never arrive at the table barely warm. The best part of the meal was definitely the tres leches cake. But honestly, you can't go too wrong with a sponge cake completely drenched in milk. That was the one dish that really stood out. But the worst part of dinner was the service. It took forever for them to bring one dish after another. It's not like these dishes are super complicated to prepare, and it wasn't even a busy night. There were plenty of empty tables, so I really don't understand why the food was coming out at a snail's pace. Overall, the food was just okay, but the slow service really made the experience less enjoyable. I'd probably come back for the tres leches... but I'm not sure I have the patience to wait for it.

Crab cake Crab Cakes À La Benedict
Cathy O.

Great service, great food with lots of flavors. The place looks so pretty family friendly and large group friendly. Also make you try the pancakes to die for. I had crab cake la Benedict words can't express how delicious it was must have. The waitress Rebecca was great she made us feel cared for and she was very attentive. They validate parking enough parking spots.

Taquitos de Camarón
Justin J.

Decided to stop by here on Cinco de Mayo because why wouldn't I? Have to go somewhere and Descanso had plenty of festivities to go along with food and drinks. So made a reservation and headed over for dinner. The restaurant is a good size with seating in the front and back along with around the bar. We started with cocktails, the Pasion y Plata and the Mango Pelar. The Pasion y Plata is basically a passion fruit margarita with real passion fruit puree. Pretty tasty. The Mango Pelar was another tequila based cocktail with orange and mango flavors. Very refreshing. For food, we started with the oysters and the Taquitos de Camarón. The oysters were very small, be warned. I didn't know if they are always this small or it was just this batch or what species of oyster they were, but here we were. They were ok overall, really didn't stand out. The Taquitos de Camarón, on the other hand, were very tasty. They come with marinated Mexican shrimp, blue corn tortillas, mango-habanero aalsa and morita aioli. They weren't very spicy but had good flavor, great amount of shrimp meat and the blue tortillas hit. Definitely would get again. We also got a side Volcano taco to try. It is a surf and turf taco with steak and shrimp, plenty of cheese, habanero pickled red onions, serrano peppers and more, served in a flour tortilla with a blue corn tortilla on the outside. Just a great bite For entrees we did the quesadilla plate and the carne asada. The quesadilla plate comes with two open face quesadillas with different types of cheese. It's actually a fun play on the quesadilla, probably better adding some protein to them, but still tasty. The carne asada was delicious, cooked perfectly, juicy and flavorful. Overall, very nice restaurant with plenty of options for food and drinks and most of the items worked. Would definitely recommend the volcano taco and the Taquitos de Camarón. Skip the oysters.

They like fire for show
Alycia W.

We learned this is not a Mexican fusion of teppanyaki, it's an elevated plancha experience. Do not go expecting a Benihana's type dinner and show. What you will get instead is a delicious meal cooked by someone like Dante who will occasionally treat you to a huge flame display for fun. The chefs working the plancha are friendly and are chosen because they 1) can cook like the best of the best, and 2) they can do it while conversing with guests. I had a wonderful conversation on Maillard reactions, seasonings, how the grill works, and how to cook a carne asada vs a rib eye. Feel like we happily got a cooking lesson from a cordon bleu chef, and he was so game to answer questions. The carne asada was incredibly delicious, but know it takes longer than some other meet. He's able to do it all on the plancha. The plating was beautiful on top of roasted potatoes with an onion pepper mix that wasn't fajitas vegetables (no, really). We also had a delicious Peruvian fried rice and home made blue corn tortillas that were amazing and cooked on the plancha. Best thing though wasn't even the food from the plancha, which was excellent. I might have had the best tropical ceviche I will ever have. Going back to regular ceviche will be hard.

Margaret P.

This review is long overdue. I had the chance to try their plancha experience for brunch. The portion was huge. The person cooking for us was so sweet. I ordered the nachos, and those alone were HUGE and could've been enough for my meal, however I didn't know how big it was. I ordered the rib eye for my main meal on the plancha. It was delicious and I definitely had leftovers to take home. This restaurant is ginormous. It's a nice restaurant to enjoy for anyone exploring either the tar pits, Academy museum, or even LACMA.

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Ask the Community - Descanso Restaurant

Short pants ok?

yes... that is ok.

Is plancha dining offered all day on the weekdays? are young kids discounted for the plancha dining?

Yes, we provide plancha dining for brunch and dinner on the weekends. there is a seperate kids menu.

Do they have vegan options?

Yes

What's the general dress code? Casual or dressy?

casual during the day and upscale casual at night.

I heard you were open... Do you have a paper takeout menu so I can bring back to the office? I'm in the Wilshire Courtyard across the street from you.

we responded via email.

How are the prices?

reasonable for what you get!

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Mi Corazon - carne tacos

Mi Corazon

3.8(772 reviews)
5.5 mi•Los Feliz
•$$

This bar is fantastic! A large space with lots of options for seating inside and out. Very chill…read morevibe. We had intended to go to the bar next door, but one look at the crowd there and the loud throbbing music turned us off. I had wanted to go to Mi Corazon anyway, and was glad the group agreed. Lots of great mezcal and tequila options, as well as a well-stocked bar with wine, beer and cocktails. And the food menu looks great, but we didn't try it. Next time! The bartender was great and served us at our table. Brought us chips and a delicious homemade spicy salsa. The atmosphere was perfect for conversation, with good indie music playing at the right level. I will be back.

1 Star -- Extremely disappointing experience…read more Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was horrible from the moment we arrived. When I first arrived, I gave them the name of our reservation, and the staff had no idea what I was talking about. We were a party of 6, yet they seated us at a tiny table that was clearly not appropriate for our group. When it was time to order, my husband very clearly told the waiter which pasta he wanted and even showed him a picture of the item on the menu. The waiter looked at it and agreed. My food came out, but my husband's food never did. We eventually found out that his order was never even put in. What made it worse was when the waiter came out saying, "Oh my God, I thought you said you didn't want it." Everyone at the table looked at him completely confused because my husband had literally told him what he wanted and showed him the menu item. Instead of simply acknowledging the mistake and fixing it, we were left waiting. On top of that, trying to get anyone's attention was nearly impossible. We had to repeatedly try to get someone's attention just to get basic service. Then there was another issue with the entrance fee. My sister-in-law had messages showing that we were told that if we ate at the restaurant, we would no longer have to pay the entrance fee. We showed those messages to the woman handling the wristbands, but instead of looking into it or speaking to someone who could clarify the situation, she simply said, "I don't know, you have to pay." No attempt was made to investigate or resolve the issue. After everything that happened, they still added a tip to the bill, despite the extremely poor service we received. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I've had. Poor communication, poor service, lack of organization, and no effort to make things right. I definitely will not be recommending this place to anyone, and we will not be returning.

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Mi Corazon - The veggie burrito diet works!

The veggie burrito diet works!

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Guelaguetza Restaurante - Complimentary Chips and Mole.

Guelaguetza Restaurante

3.9(3.3k reviews)
3.1 mi•Harvard Heights
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Family-owned & operated

Guelaguetza is a festive and joyful space for celebrations. There's colorful art throughout with a…read morepink tree in the middle surrounded by marigolds. As you enter the main dining room, there's a show. A couple people are laying down an energetic beat on a large marimba while guitarists play traditional Oaxacan melodies. Chapulines: These toasted grasshoppers are crispy like chips or fried shrimp. Seasoned with olive oil, garlic, salt, and chile de arbol, they'd be s great snack with a cold beer. Tear off a piece of the house-made tortilla and form a taco with some chapulines, avocado, Oaxacan string cheese, and salsa. Mole Rojo: The incredible red mole is a complex blend of warm spices. There's layers of creamy nuttiness from toasted almonds, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Heirloom tomatoes provide redness and sweetness. The Chilhuacle rojo is an heirloom chili pepper from Oaxaca known for a citrusy fig-like flavor with jalapeño-like heat. Ancho chilies add some faint smokiness. The aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves add to the boldness of smooth comforting flavors. With giant, juicy, and tender pork ribs and rice, and more house-made tortillas, it's easy to clean up all the delicious mole! Flan: For my continuing birthday month festivities, my friends surprised me with a big slice of flan with a candle. The custard is cold, thick, rich, smooth, and creamy. Parking: They have a huge valet parking lot for $7. There's also street parking in the neighboring streets.

Maybe they're really good at what they do, but I'm just not into authentic mole sauce and tostadas?…read moreI feel like we sampled a big part of the menu (4 kinds of mole with shredded chicken, a huge Tlayuda and a Mamela sampler (5 tostados, but not easy to share each kind because it's hard to cut), but nothing really stood out for me. The food prices were reasonable (but not drinks - they were pricey!), but I guess it's hard to live up to the level of hype this place gets (Eater LA, James Beard nom, lots of other awards, etc). My 3-star award would set expectations at a more realistic level. Regret not going to a Korean place in koreatown.

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Beautifully painted mural outside of Guelaguetza Restaurante

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Delicious chocolate cake.

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Mirate - bar downstairs

Mirate

4.2(1.2k reviews)
4.5 mi•Los Feliz
Private events
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The food was stellar. We were there for brunch on Saturday. The wait was mot bad. The service was…read morecharming - only there at the right times. We loved the atrium and the art. Downsides - hard to find parking, long climb up the stairs.

I would actually give Mirate a 3.5 because the drinks are phenomenal but the food was a huge let…read moredown. Unfortunately the flavors for the food here fell really flat for us for the most part. We came here for my friend's birthday and her steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. The pulque bread with miso butter and the guac were also delicious appetizers. Those were the 3 best dishes of the night. We also shared the crab bunuelos, the cochinita sopes, and the pulpo tacos. Sopes are my favorite Mexican dish, but these ones were too difficult to cut through/bite through. The pulpo taco, we could mostly taste the tortilla, the pulpo didn't shine through. And the bunuelos were fine, but not something super memorable. One of my friends had the duck emolada, and I had the branzino. As I mentioned, the birthday girl got the steak and that was delicious. But my other friend was really let down by his emolada which he has been wanting to try forever. My branzino was well cooked, the green sauce was pretty good. But the tomatillo greens salad on the dish was possibly one of the worst things I've ever eaten. And I love bitter, and I love greens.... But this was next level where I involuntarily made a sour puss face with each bite. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with cafe de Olla which was moist and good. We also got the pulque with the prickly pear, which was veryyyyyy sweet and none of us cared for that much. (Even tho I usually love prickly pear desserts) The service was nice, no one dropped the ball, but nothing stood out either. The restaurant itself is beautiful but it is open air (with no AC) so it was very hot since we have had so many hot days here in LA. We took a Lyft so we didn't have to worry about parking.

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

El Tepeyac Cafe

3.8(2.9k reviews)
9.0 mi•Boyle Heights
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4++ This place feels like an East LA/ Boyle Heights institution. They serve as both a café and a…read moretakeout window. You can die in and have a vibe of a small pop type place or you can order it and have takeout at the side window. The folks here are very friendly either way. A few coworkers and I were trying to get some takeout so I went with the Hollenbeck chile verde. This burrito was huge and the food lasted me at least two meals easily. The price is pretty reasonable as well. I've been wanting to come to this place a long time. Years ago I saw this place on food shows and what not. Can't believe it took me this long to come here. Glad I got to experience it. One of their items is that huge burrito which of course I couldn't partake in especially since I was planning on going back to work. If you want a good hearty meal in the area for a decent price this is a great option. Especially for their burritos.

Been coming to this place since I was a kid & recently started coming back. Taste is always great…read morebut the business is practicing deception w their pricing. Last time I was here was last June & the menu prices were not the correct prices. I was not notified of this by the waitress but when I received the receipt. A difference of $3 for the burritos from the menu prices. The waitress's reasoning was they haven't got their new menus OK no problem. I go back today, 3.5 months later. The burrito menu prices have not been corrected in the menu & I revise the receipt w an increase of $3 and no indication on the menu. The waitress uses the same excuse as she did in June, except this time I call her out on it. She states that it indicates that "prices are subject to change", in very small print. I inform her that that change must be indicated by the waitress or the menu by California law. Even though I brought this to her attention, she stuck by it. She also charged twice for cheese. I also paid for the Large burrito but it came out the mini-burrito. I hate to say, but this place is practicing pricing deception. The owner and the supervisors better correct this, quick. It is the waitresses job to inform the customers of the price increase. This Is technically theft, just like if a customer walks out on a bill. I didn't argue. I just adjusted the tip accordingly. These are tough times & no one should be taken advantage of. Manny would not be cool w this. ***Just spoke w the Manager Ghay about the issue & he was unwilling to listen, & very defensive. He claims that he knows the law & does not have to indicate the current prices. After I explained he was violating city laws by not informing patrons of prices. He said I could speak to the owner "Carlos" & hung up on me. This guy is gonna learn the hard way that he's committing theft. This guy better change his tune bc the place is usually empty these days.

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Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

Holbox

4.7(2.8k reviews)
5.4 mi•Historic South Central
•$$

YUM. highly highly recommend. My favorite was the…read morekanpachi/uni tostada but everything else was delicious too. The pulpo tostada was very unique in flavor. The ceviche mixto was fresh and flavorful (but you can probably get something similar at other places). Highly recommend the sparkling lemonade! It tastes freshly squeezed.

Holbox is a Michelin-starred Mexican seafood spot tucked inside Mercado La Paloma in South LA. Chef…read moreGilberto Cetina draws inspiration from the coastal cuisines of Mexico, especially the Yucatán Peninsula, combining traditional Mexican flavors with fresh Southern California and Baja seafood. Don't let the casual food-hall setting fool you -- this place serves some seriously impressive seafood! There is usually a line about 30-90min. Once you ordered, find a table and food will be delivered. I recommend to come during off peak time to avoid long wait. The mesquite-grilled octopus and tacos are always my must-order items whenever I visit. If you love seafood, there's so much to explore here, from fresh ceviche and aguachile to grilled fish and creative tacos. *Pulpo a Las Brasas - $28 Mesquite-grilled Yucatán octopus with almond pipián, cilantro rice, black beans, avocado and pico de gallo. This is one of my absolute must-orders! The grilled octopus is a highlight and a dish I would definitely come back for. *Pescado a Las Brasas - $31 Whole grilled branzino served with cilantro rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and handmade tortillas. A great option if you prefer a whole grilled fish. *Guacamole & Chips - $14 A classic starter to share while waiting for the seafood dishes. *Tostada de Kanpachi + Uni - $24 Premium Baja kanpachi ceviche topped with Santa Barbara sea urchin. A great choice for seafood lovers who enjoy more premium ingredients. *Shrimp Aguachile - $28 Raw New Caledonian prawns in spicy green aguachile, served with fried shrimp heads and avocado. A vibrant, spicy seafood dish for those who enjoy a little kick. *Ceviche Mixto - $23 A refreshing mix of wild Mexican shrimp, Yucatán octopus and halibut ceviche. *Grilled Kanpachi Collars - $20 Two mesquite-grilled Baja kanpachi collars served with cilantro rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and handmade corn tortillas. A nice alternative to the usual fish fillet. *Taco De Pulpo En Su Tinta - $8 Braised and fried Gulf of Mexico octopus with calamari ink sofrito. One of the signature tacos to try, especially if you enjoy octopus! *Smoked Kanpachi Taco - $8 House-smoked Baja kanpachi with Oaxaca cheese, salsa cruda, avocado and peanut salsa macha. A more distinctive taco with a combination of smoky, creamy and nutty flavors. *Baja Shrimp Taco - $6 Classic crispy battered shrimp with crema, mayo, salsa roja, cabbage and pico de gallo. *Baja Fish Taco - $7 Crispy battered local rockfish with crema, mayo, salsa roja, cabbage and pico de gallo. A classic Baja-style fish taco. *Scallop Taco - $9 Pan-seared Maine diver scallop with butter, x'catic salsa, caramelized onions, tomato and marinated fennel. A more elevated take on a seafood taco. Overall: Holbox is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates Mexican coastal cuisine and quality seafood. I would prioritize the mesquite-grilled octopus and make sure to try a few different tacos rather than sticking to just one kind. With so many interesting seafood preparations.

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Descanso Restaurant - mexican - Updated October 2026

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