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.

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!!

This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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.

Tried the coyotas and coconut horchata with dinner and both were great! Never had a coyotas before…read morebut it's kind of like a brown sugar poptart with a hint of spices. I imagine a freshly baked one is absolutely delicious. The chiltepin salsa gives such a nice kick to the burritos and chivi.

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!!

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.

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

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.

Went to Tu Madre and honestly... everything was SO good…read more I ordered the margarita flight, the asada burrito, a chicken taco, and the Korean BBQ taco and they did not disappoint. The margarita flight was super cute and actually strong lol every flavor was good. Perfect for trying different drinks instead of just picking one. The asada burrito was packed with meat and flavor. The steak was juicy, seasoned really well, and the portions were worth it. The chicken taco was simple but sooo good and flavorful, but the Korean BBQ taco??? Yeah that was my favorite. The mix of sweet and savory with the sauce was insane. The vibes were fun, the food came out fresh, and the staff was really nice. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again. 10/10

tu madre was honestly just alright to me. it wasn't horrible but i probably wouldn't get it again…read more i ordered it through doordash, and got a carne asada burrito, a carne asada taco, and a birria taco and they gave chips on the side. they had good reviews on doordash so i was excited to try the items but everything was truly just... ok. i didn't feel like the flavor was really there for any of the items i got, and the sauces they provided weren't that great either. i love a spicier sauce but they only gave me milder ones that were pretty average flavor-wise. the carne asada taco had a crumbly cheese on top that just didn't go well with the rest of the taco. the tacos were also packed in a paper food tray. this was fine for the carne asada taco but for the birria taco, it soaked into and stuck on the paper tray. the burrito had a poblano ranch slaw that seemed to overpower the rest of the flavors. unfortunately, that meant the primary flavor of the burrito was bland. the food at tu madre was truly just very forgettable to me, and so i'd probably just recommend passing on this place.

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.

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.

Located inside a food hall, this place earns its award for a reason. Fresh ingredients and done so…read morewell. Best to come on a weekday after lunch rush. Got lucky and found a parking spot and wasn't in line for too long. We sat right at the bar so was able to see a lot of items being made. The portion sizes are large so shareable. I will have to make a trek back here to try more items on the menu.