Doña Inez

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This deserves a full retelling of my experience here. As soon as I saw this beautifully decorated, colorful store packed wall to wall with cool trinkets, I knew it was just going to be amazing. It was a small store with about 10 tables and a good amount of families and solo diners inside at 2pm. Oh my god I knew I was in for such a TREAT!! The burritos looked amazing but we settled on the chilaquiles, and I have to say that I only had chilaquiles once before, but this absolutely blew everything I've ever had and ever will have out of the water. First of all, the CHICKEN was... I mean look at the picture. It was so tender and flavorful, grilled AND SEASONED to utter perfection. The seasoning on it was incredibly pronounced and you could still taste it even if your mouth was tingling from their roasted green salsa. The abundance of chips remained crispy despite being drenched in sauce and cojita cheese. The first bite I almost burned my tongue but it was worth it. We got the eggs over medium but it was on the runny side for sure, but to me I didn't mind. Just the flavor of the chips in the egg yolk made me ascend to heaven. The plate was huge and filling and just COOKED WITH LOVE. I cannot appreciate everyone there enough. The service was so friendly, shoutout to our lovely server, she was so helpful! The food came out fresh, hot, and quickly. I can't recommend them enough! read more

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Mar D.

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7 months ago

Been here a couple times for breakfast. The people in the kitchen move quick! The food comes out fast and is sold authentic Mexican food. This latest time I tried their chilaquiles. Half red half green. The green salsa was so good. Traditional tomatillo with the perfect amount of heat. I added their roasted salsa on top for an extra kick and it paired perfectly with everything! The red salsa I didn't love, it was tomato based and lacked a little something. Still ate it and enjoyed my quick meal in the fashion district. read more

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Abraham D.

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I like the ambiance in there and food was amazing and would come again but am from Texas read more

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4 months ago

Their food is awesome, burgers and fries are different. There customer service is superb and helps. Really a chill place n great people. read more

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This place is great. Great vibes and great food. I had the chilaquiles verde with eggs and steak. The steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The salsa verde was definitely one of the better ones I've had in an LA restaurant (note. My favorite breakfast is chilaquiles so I've made it a mission to find the plate in LA). I have a feeling that the other food on the me will also be good. Chef's kiss:) read more

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Jaime P.

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Dona Inez has been the best addition to my Downtown lunch rotation. I first tried their food when Soy, the foodie influencer did a chilaquiles collaboration with Dona Inez. The turn out was so heart warming, chilaquiles were so full of flavor and people were generous with tipping the team! I have since ordered food delivery from them, which if you're within their location, delivery is free! The quality and taste of their food is consistent and portions are incredibly generous and finally their salsa packs a solid punch!! If you're in the area, stop by this place and treat yourself to a solid meal with the friendliest team because you deserve that! read more

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Grace U.

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Food was delicious! Chilaquiles was so fresh and yummy, flavors are there! Breakfast burrito tocino was okay, would def try other options there! Service was ok, no one really checked on us. But def has that home feeling Ambiance was cute! read more

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Breakfast burrito was really good, simple and cheap. Fluffy eggs, cheese hash brown and crispy bacon. Salsa is a little spicy and very authentic. It's a hole in the wall but seems to have a nice following. Looks very family oriented and everybody there was super welcoming and friendly. read more

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Nate S.

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Great bfast burritos! Came here on a whim with a friend in town and we're glad we came!

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Service was mediocre, food was overpriced and not authentic. Drinks are all bottles (including water) and the agua fresca powder. Coffee is not authentic de la holla just regular Instant coffee. Got 3 burritos 2 waters and a small horchata for $50. Food took long and table that got there after me got served before me. The chorizo burrito was a ratio of mainly rice and beans and the chorizo was mixed heavily with mainly egg could barely taste chorizo. Food was not great or authentic tasting. The green salsa was good however. read more

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Omar A.

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This place is open despite the ad saying otherwise.. Very solid basic breakfast burrito with a good amount of cheese.

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Laura L.

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2 years ago

Very disappointed on presentation of wet burrito. Idk what's wet about this burrito and also I asked for guacamole on the side and got avocado slices on the side . Idk what language I spoke but clearly was not understood correctly. I drove out of my way to get this for 14.00? Oh man seriously not a good try. Can't come back here again. read more

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Isabella J.

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7 months ago

The workers were nice and very efficient making the food didn't wait long, got two different burritos but both were extremely bland. The salsa on the side was great and spicy, very overpowering but the rest of the components were COMPLETELY lacking flavor. I was shocked to take a bite out of my burrito and taste nothing. The meat had a vibrant color, but still water probably has more flavor than the meat, rice and beans combined. I don't understand the hype besides the kind workers. read more

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Jesus V.

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10 months ago

Great authentic location the employees were very kind home vibes I would 100% recommend the trio fajitas plate !

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Augie D.

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2 years ago

Best breakfast burrito in LA! It only took me 10 years after moving from NYC to find but finally - what an experience. When you walk into Doña Inez you're greeted by three generations of the same warm family - Mom and Dad in the kitchen, their son at the register, daughter asking me if I want a coffee while I wait, Abuelita tending to the baby, etc. When I saw Mom behind the plancha, I knew the b.b. was going to be great but even those high hopes were shattered by reality when I got to the office, unwrapped and dug-in. The Chorizo Breakfast Burrito. A mix of traditional Mexican ingredients, intermingled throughout the (semi)Americanized assembly of potatoes holstered in the handheld toasted flour tortilla we, on-the-go Gringos, have come to love. Made perfectly and with love by Chef Madre at Doña Inez. If you're within 5 miles of DTLA and in-need of a life-changing breakfast burrito, I highly recommend popping over to Doña Inez - a literal Mom and Pop gem. read more

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Emma G.

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BIG portions stuffed after just 2 tacos.. really delicous highly recommend. Had the blueberry agua it was really refreshing.

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I love finding good eats on the fly.. We wanted to go to Broken Mouth Lee's Homestyle Hawaiian but was jamb packed during lunch. Since our stomachs were grumbling, we found Dona Inez a few stores down from the corner of Broken Mouth. The interior made this restaurant intriguing and worth trying. Looked authentic and walking inside you'll feel like you're in Mexico. Waitress indicated that chilaquiles were popular. So we decided to try the bistek chilaquile which we ordered in green sauce and consisting of corn tortillas lightly fried with cilantro, onion, cheese, and sour cream. Sounds really basic but all together delicious and made to order. For $8.50, it's a steal. Will definitely come back to rest of their menu consisting of caldos, burritos, sopes, huaraches, fajitas and seafood. read more

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Eric C.

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No joke, Dona Inez makes some of the best breakfast burritos in town! I only stumbled upon them after quarantine started in spring 2020 and am SO glad I found them. If only I knew they existed sooner! Their chorizo burrito is absolutely phenomenal and is my go-to. The salsa that comes with it is perfectly seasoned and just a bit spicy. Their chilaquiles and huevos rancheros are also delicious. Free delivery on orders over $20. Each time I've ordered (countless times lol), it's always arrived within the expected window and has been contactless and seamless because of covid. To date I've never been to Dona Inez in person, but will continue to support them and I hope you do too! read more

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Ping S.

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Randomly stumbled upon here and all I can say is: So glad I did! We had an amazing breakfast, needless to say the taste was excellent and service was genuine and friendly! Worth a trip for anyone who finds themselves in the area! Ask for the crispy tostadas! read more

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Wing C.

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Offers a really extensive menu but closes wayyyy too early for me to sample more of their dishes. (4:30 pm Monday to Saturday) I had their quesadilla with pulled chicken in red sauce and my husband had their fish in garlic butter sauce. Both our dishes were freshly prepared and extremely well made. However the flavors didn't knock our socks off. Could def used more chicken and cheese in my quesadilla. And the garlic butter sauce could had used a bit more seasoning. Nevertheless, the portion and price were very reasonable. We were beyond satisfied. Don't forget to check in and claim their horchata offer! Not overwhelmingly sweet and added the nice contrast/balance to the meal. Worth checking out! read more

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Enrique S.

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Amazingly good!! Just like moms coking! Family owned and operated. I drive from SFV just to eat here any chance I get. I absolutely love there chilaquiles Guadalajara with steak. My girlfriend gets the half green/red chilaquiles. Fresh squeezed orange juice! I highly recommend you try this spot. Help local family business that actually is worth it. read more

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Arantxa D.

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Came here with my family to grab a quick bite before hitting the road. We asked for all the food to go, we had never been here before but figured it would be okay as the place had solid reviews. We got three burritos, a california, vegetarian, and a asada burrito. I want to state that we are Mexican, grew up in mexico and cross back and forth to Tijuana every other weekend. These burritos were not good at all, while the tortilla and the salsa was pretty good, the contents of the burrito were unlike anything I have ever seen. Our burritos came with white rice and black beans, and while I love black beans I expect pinto beans in a burrito and never even expect white rice. My vegetarian burrito had cut pieces of cucumber and cut slices of tomato, it was terrible. The asada burrito had shredded carrot in it, was not able to get a picture of it before throwing it away, and the california which compared to the other two was not as bad was also not good. We took our inicial bites and after we realized what was in them we threw them away. While their other dishes might be good, I do not all recommend that you get the burritos from this place, just save your money. Give this place two stars because the people working there where nice and their salsa was good. read more

Doña Inez - Vegetariano Burrito, with cut cucumber and cut slices of tomato with white rice - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Angel C.

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The place is welcoming , the service was great when I dine in. I forgot her name if not I would've listed it on here. The place looks like a family traditional restaurant, no complains. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed. It is a little difficult to find parking but we definitely got lucky today with the weather conditions. Check them out, the prices are the lowest I've seen in downtown LA , thank you yelp for this recommendation! read more

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This is buss get it it's amazing and I can't wait to get it again mm mmm mmmjust amazing amazing amazing amazing read more

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Michael P.

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No joke, hands down best breakfast burrito in the Fashion district area. This is the real Mexican street style burritos, not of the fusion or Tex mex you usually get in the area. You can get this with rice and beans or hash browns. I usually go with the hash browns, sour cream and cheese variance with chorizo! It's also ginormous. I can never finish one in just one sitting. The decor here feels like I went to Mexico City for a day, so that's always fun too! read more

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Mario P.

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Great tasting food! Well priced. They serve nice portions. Highly recommend the mixed fajitas, the carne asada and enchiladas. Truly a hidden gem! read more

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Tony J.

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The best Mexican restaurant and place to get food in all of the fashion district area! I used to come here almost everyday last year when I was working out of a store down here. Today I ordered (almost a year later) and Mariana remembered my order without me saying anything! Absolutely love the authentic food here, thanks again! read more

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Eliannie L.

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Came with my little family on a Saturday morning. We were able to grab a table in the corner. The decoration inside is beautiful. It's truly a hole in the wall and family owned. The food is fresh and takes a little bit of time to cook but best believe it is worth the wait for authentic Mexican food. I got chilaquiles with salsa verde and huevitos con jamón on the side and my hubby got huarache de asada and was oh so good! read more

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Jennifer G.

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This is my third time ordering lunch from this place and I am not ever disappointed. I've tried the chicken quesadilla and camarones a la Diabla. Just note the shrimp is very spicy - works for me because I looove spicy food but definitely not for the faint of heart. Oof love it read more

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Danny R.

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REAL authentic Mexican food. Doña Inez doesn't compare to any other Mexican food restaurant in Downtown LA in my opinion. It's rare to find a family owned restaurant in LA with this sazón. I see people complain about the wait, but that means your food is made fresh & they are taking the time to prepare it right. Old school flavors at old school prices, highly recommend!! read more

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Millz A.

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My go-to when I'm in the mood for enchiladas. I've had green and red. I kind of prefer the green over red though. Always satisfying and filling. Small and cozy restaurant, variety on menu, great salsa. Quick and friendly staff read more

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Jamellah M.

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This place is a small little gem! I loved my nachos. The staff is friendly and the service overall was good. read more

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Remy M.

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Best food downtown. Honestly I eat here 3x a week and I still can't get enough. They're doing gods work in there. It's bussin

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I've only had breakfast and it's been excellent. Generous portions, fresh ingredients, crispy bacon, perfect hash browns... and the salsa is spicy, but super yummy! The best part to me is that they have fresh squeezed orange juice and FREE delivery. read more

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Liroy El Dubb W.

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Customer service is very important to me, these folks have become my go to spot. Previously I had me weekly burrito at another restaurant & recently found this place after a bad experience at my former spot. Burritos are delicious, staff is courteous definitely my new go to. read more

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Chris P.

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I come here for lunch a couple of times a week. They have amazing tacos, but lately I love the specials. You can walk in and see them behind the glass case and they change every day. Also The people working are very nice. read more

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Omg this place is sooo freaking adorable. The decor was so cute. I came in on a Monday and it empty which was perfect! Its very intimate/ not a big establishment at all. The service was good. The food was so amazing! The food was very traditional and flavorful! The salsa and the food were very spicy which is a plus for me! Last but not least it's locally owned and have been open for 11 years! Check this place out and support the Latin community. read more

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Gerson C.

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I finally found my spot this will be my spot from now on this is one of the most best authentic restaurant there is around downtown LA no lie I'm not just saying this I really love this place so much everybody is super nice hard-working people but most important the food is 100% authentic and delicious read more

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Nere R.

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If you like home made food, try Dona Inez you will love it. Chilaquiles are super delicious, I will definitely come back.

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847 Santee St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Downtown
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(213) 489-1726
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Hours

What time does Doña Inez open?

Doña Inez opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Doña Inez close?

Doña Inez closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Doña Inez is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Doña Inez take credit cards?

Yes, Doña Inez takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Doña Inez have catering options?

Yes, Doña Inez does have catering options.

Does Doña Inez have a happy hour?

No, Doña Inez does not have a happy hour.

Does Doña Inez serve alcohol?

No, Doña Inez does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Doña Inez allow dogs?

Yes, Doña Inez allows dogs.

Does Doña Inez have TVs?

Yes, Doña Inez has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Doña Inez have bike parking?

Yes, Doña Inez has bike parking.

Does Doña Inez have parking?

Yes, Doña Inez has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Doña Inez wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Doña Inez is wheelchair accessible.

Does Doña Inez have free WiFi?

Yes, Doña Inez has free WiFi.

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Some of the best carne asada fries I've had…read more Portion is shareable BUT you can definitely eat them all yourself(cause they are soo good). Mix drinks yummy as well! Lennon was our bartender and took good care of my group and I! I tried the tamarind/guava/ and can't remember the others ! lol Parking: street / meters parking around.

Despite what others said, the service was HORRIBLE. After we sat down, no one came to check on us…read moreand we had to wave down a server to be able to order. Not only that, but the food took MORE THAN AN HOUR to come out. During that, no one came by to check on us and again, we had to try to hunt them down to check on our food (at this point, it had already been an hour). Everyone else around us also seemed to be waiting for their food. We sat down at 2pm and the food finally came out at 3:20pm - around 20 mins after we asked them to check on it which makes me think they didn't even start making our food until then. The drinks were good but the food was mediocre at best - not worth the wait.

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We celebrated an early Valentine's dinner at Kateen in Hollywood and had such a beautiful…read moreexperience from start to finish. We kicked things off with the queso fundido, and wow, it was absolutely delicious! Rich, melty, and packed with flavor, it was the perfect way to start the evening. For my entrée, I ordered the cochinita pibil, which was incredibly tender and saucy in the best way. My husband ordered the short rib, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. On the side, we shared the papas bravas and esquite, both of which complemented our dishes perfectly. The drinks truly elevated the night. My husband and I both love mezcal, and Kateen delivered. I ordered the Valentine's Day "Zona Romántica," which featured mezcal and wine almost like a sangria, but completely unique and beautifully balanced. My husband had the "Gypsy Fever," also mezcal-based, and it was smoky, smooth, and refreshing. Between the food, cocktails, and ambiance, it made for such a romantic and memorable evening. We'll absolutely be back!!

Second time coming to this restaurant. The first visit was just okay, the service wasn't great and…read morethe overall vibe felt a bit low. This time, we decided to give it another shot since it has so many good reviews, and I'm glad we did. The ambiance was much better, with nice Tulum-style vibes and music that really set the mood. From the moment we walked in, service was great. We were greeted and seated right away thanks to our reservation. Our waitress, Brenda, was friendly, attentive, and super helpful in explaining the menu and recommending drinks. She checked in often and made sure everything came out quickly. The food was good overall, though the menu is a bit limited if you don't eat meat or seafood. I was especially looking forward to the fish tacos, but it seems like they've been removed from the menu. One thing I really appreciated was the mocktail options. Perfect if you're not drinking but still want something fun. The Wes Colada is a great pick if you like piña colada type drinks, though it is on the sweeter side. The michelada was also really well done, with a nice balance of savory and sour. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot for a date night or a girls' night out.

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0.1 mi•Downtown

Love coming to Sonora town when in Downtown it has been a couple of months since I've last been…read morehere and it definitely feels good to be back. I walked in and was instantly greeted by the staff. They are always so kind and so nice. The interior has changed a bit since I last came but it definitely is still wonderful. Their prices are still very reasonable. I have 2 chivis, 2 tacos and an Agua de coco horchata. Everything came out very fast especially since it was not as busy and it was around 3pm so I came at a good time. I can't wait to come back soon.

Stopped by for a lil snack - got a beef chivichanga, friend got a chicken taco. Waited ~10 min for…read morefood, as we saw a lot of takeout orders being prepped. Snagged some seats at the wall. I really liked the flour tortilla itself, soft and perfectly browned. Meat itself was kinda lacking flavor, so I found myself dousing it in both the salsa, and then my friend's salsa as well. My friend said the chicken taco was just *ok*.

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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!

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Family-owned & operated

Excellent tamales! 10/10 Very friendly! I highly recommend!…read more Clean and chill vibe. Will be back again soon.

Featuring Oaxacan food, Guelaguetza Restaurant is Yelp-worthy, solid restaurant that won't…read moredisappoint. As Guelaguetza is a "Michelin Recommended 2025" restaurant (in California) and also recognized by LA food critic Jonathan Gold's 101 essential restaurants. The ambiance is lively with art, decor (inside and out), color and was filled with patrons on a Thursday night. Service was good, attentive, despite the busy night. I was pleased with everything I ate and drank. Tried the Tlayuda Guelaguetza, Mamela Sampler, craving that Hot Oaxacan Chocolate (creamy and perfect sweetness) and even the complimentary chips with mole was amazing. My Mezcal drink, was made pretty strong too. Parking is a bit tight and difficult in the area, as we had to drive around for quite awhile to find parking in the neighborhood.

Beautifully painted mural outside of Guelaguetza Restaurante

Delicious chocolate cake.

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Mole Coloradito

El Compadre

3.4(1k reviews)

2.4 mi•Echo Park

El Compadre is an LA staple, we've been coming here for years. The dim lighting, cozy vibe, and…read morelayout make it feel intimate, even though it's bigger than it looks. The bar sits right in the middle and is truly the star of the show. Service, drinks, and food are consistently great and clearly made with love. The margaritas and micheladas are easily some of the best in LA, hands down. This time I went with the chicken and shrimp fajitas and they did not disappoint. And the guacamole? It tastes like your grandmother made it. Portions are huge, so definitely come hungry. From the parking attendant to the servers, bartenders, and bussers, everyone delivers amazing service, it genuinely feels like family every time. Perfect spot for any occasion, or even just to chill and enjoy some authentic Mexican food.

Located on Sunset Blvd with Valet parking since street parking is often difficult…read more Busy restaurant with a great fun vibe. Good sized menu with lots of classic mexican plates. Their house margarita is delicious! Can get busy, we ate at the bar. It was a Friday night and they had live music plus tvs around with sporting events. Service was excellent- checking on us and refilling our chips and salsa

Catch a sporting event at the bar

Chicken fajitas

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Mango Margarita

Mirate

Parking: street parking if you get lucky, there's also valet around the corner…read more Food: We had 1 of each taco Ceviche Mixto And the tuna tostada Appetizer side of guac All of our food was amazing, I was not a big fan of the tuna tostada, the red/orange sauce was too much for me. However, the mushroom taco was delicious it had so much flavor! As well as the gobernador taco (the one with shrimp). The fish taco was okay but thought it was cute that they wrap it in a little tusk. I would mention the drinks but I'm not sure what my friends got and I got a mocktail. The service was delightful, from start to end! I don't recall our waiters name but she made sure we were taken care of. Overall this place was very cute! The pillows were so comfortable! The food was amazing! Service was great, will definitely be back

Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

Brunch

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Tu Madre - Los Feliz

4.3(762 reviews)

4.8 mi•Los Feliz

The truffle guacamole is so good! Brought family in from out of town and sampled a bunch of…read moredifferent tacos, they were all so creative and amazing I can't even pick a favorite! But the fried shrimp one was sweet spicy perfection! Highly recommend!

Looove Tu Madre!!! It's mi Madre I've never had!! Food is impeccable. From the scrumptious…read moreguacamole and chips, to the tacos and burritos. They have all kinds of tacos for all palettes. And the appetizers are amazing! I'm still salivating over the Mexican corn. Oh, and don't forget the margaritas! If you're curious about the variety of margaritas, they offer, opt for the flight. And last but not least, the service is amazing! Quality Mexican food at the heart of Los Feliz!

Atmosphere

KBBQ Street Taco

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Korean BBQ Taco

El Tepeyac Cafe

3.8(2.9k reviews)

3.2 mi•Boyle Heights

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

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

2.2 mi•Historic South Central

Chicken enchiladas

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Beef tacos Crunchy

Holbox

4.7(2.6k reviews)

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.

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

Tostada de Atun

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