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    El Gallito

    3.3 (38 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Manny G.

    Pleasantly surprised, The Location is Excellent. Tucked away in a flea market style setting you cant miss this place. The food was delicious and portion are large. The staff are all very friendly and inviting. There is a private lot for parking and there are plenty of sites to see.

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    Patty D.

    Absolutely delicious, came during this cold hot gloomy weather craving some home made tortillas . This place is a little difficult to find because their is about 3 other restaurants inside the building but worth the search. The mulita was fresh and the avocado and chipotle made it a perfect combination. My daughter loved the corn elote. The guacamole was different almost tasted like ceviche but delicious non the less. The sope was probably my favorite, as I enter into my food coma this is probably one I'd get again for sure What I wouldn't recommend is the shrimp cocktail had a bitter taste to it . I tried adding sauces to make it tasty but I simply couldn't. Finally but not least the molcajete, it was probably the best we've ever had. Shrimp/chicken/steak /cheese/onions/jalapeño/cactus with a spicy hot salsa over it . 10/10 would recommend We finished our meal off with 2 aguas frescas , we had a Jamaica which if you know you know and this beverage could've had a bit more Jamaica flavor And an horchata very classic drink the cinnamon was a bit on the strong side but if you like cinnamon it's very tasty. Please come give this place a try

    Tumara S.

    Delicious!! I'm having the Chile Verde and it tastes great! Just enough fat on the meat and nice pieces of nopales. I will stop by here again & again. The service is incredibly nice too.

    Outdoor dining and fresh chips w amazing salsa!
    Antonio A.

    El Gallito is now in Mercadito (Mercado de Los Angeles) in Boyle Heights. They have outdoor seating, good chips, good salsa, and good food! I had a quesadilla with carne asada, and a gordita. Sooo bomb!

    Molcajete,  so delicious.
    Ruby R.

    Food was great, service was lagged. It took several minutes and trips to get items to our table. We asked for some items more than twice and still went without some of those requested items cause we just gave up lol. I would chalk this up to understaffing, at no point were they rude to us or bad attitude. We ordered the Molcajete and Marisco shareable plate and split this between 3 of us. Was more than enough food, the molcajete came with some delicious handmade yellow corn tortilla and the mariscos with option of saltines or tostadas. We opted for both, they brought us over extra since we were sharing. If you've never had a molcajete do yourself a favor and order it, but make sure to share because it is lots of food. It's a mixture of chorizo, chicken, steak, shrimp doused in salsa with fried cheese seared nopal, grilled jalapenos and sauteed onions. Would definitely come back on a not so busy day where staff can be more attentive to all customers.

    Linda A.

    Came Down to the Mercado In East LA & ate at El Gallito I Had The Enchiladas With Chile Verde Sauce It Was Delicious Also They Have A Little Swap Meet You Have To Chek It Out For Yourself

    Side of Rice and Beans
    Jose M.

    Worst food ever, the chips where all burnt, the side of rice and bean where the worst of all the beans were all dried out and the rice as well , and the Carne Asada Gordita was so oily. So disappointed of this restaurant.

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    Susie V.

    I was looking forward to trying this place out since the last time I came it was super busy. I ordered a gordita and a sope. I was honestly very disappointed with my food. It was greasy, my sope had no salsa and the only salsa that was provided to us was the chip salsa. The carne asada on my dish was salty.

    Steak picado. Around $13.00. Was ehh but you might like it.
    Jen L.

    El Gallito is located in El Mercadito. The food here is super good and authentic. Taste better than any mexican restaurants I tried so far. The prices here aren't bad and the food here is nothing to complain about. The sizes are good for a Hungry person. Usually not that busy but sometimes it is a wait in the line restaurant, probably cause it is super good! The meat here is super juicy, tasty and good! From chicken to carne asada they have it. Except lengua. Anyways, if you are stopping by El Mercadito don't forget to stop by El Gallito and try everything! You won't regret it at all!

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    Rosie R.

    The gorditas and guacamole are the best. The chips are made there fresh. I wouldn't recommend the fish tacos because they're tiny, you're better off buying them from a mariscos restaurant somewhere else. Here you come for the gorditas and hand made quesadillas

    Cindy L.

    I've come here several times and I always enjoy my food and service but this last time I came the food did not seem to taste very fresh or great tasting as usual. For a Saturday mid day I would expect better quality food. Maybe because it was Easter weekend and they expected a rush of people so they prob made the food a day or two before so that they would be set for Saturday thus then downfall in freshness. Anyhow that's just my guess. On the plus side, the bill was cheap and so it didn't bother me as much had it been super expensive. I will come back again to give them another chance since it was prob a bad day.

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    Great authentic food made by hand! Tried their Birria and gorditas! Will be back again!

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    Very good menudo . It was not watery. Good flavor. The juice was thick. Portion was good size Horchata amazing. Good service.

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    i love the food and will be going back not many Michoacán restaurants, getting the uchepos (aka corn tamales) see you soon !

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    Horrible service and you ordered your food and they give you something else. Don't try the gorditas they are nasty.

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    This place is over priced, and the food is mediocre. I was expecting authentic, flavorful food, and got quite the opposite.

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    Puritito Mich Mex! Love the food and great service here. You want authentic well cooked food come here ...

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    Ka'teen

    Ka'teen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    9.0 miHollywood
    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    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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    DAMA

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    3.4 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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    Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway

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    Mirate - bar downstairs

    Mirate

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    7.2 miLos Feliz
    Private events
    Outdoor seating

    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.

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

    El Tepeyac Cafe

    3.8(2.9k reviews)
    0.8 miBoyle Heights
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    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.

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    Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

    Holbox

    4.7(2.6k reviews)
    5.0 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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