Delicious food and drinks Great customer service very…read morefriendly and helpful staff Nice cozy place One of the best moles I have had! Delicious

Stopped by this happening place before watching a movie down the block and was not disappointed…read more Good service, the drinks were tasty (I had a Michelada). Ordered the Plato mixto and it was very good. We ordered a side of mole to try and it was good. Definitely want to come back and try a molcajete

Service was exceptional. My waiter gave me great recommendations after asking what things l liked!…read moreWhen the host noticed that a fly or two were annoying my table they brought a cute contraption that kept them away. I had a chorizo burger that was quite good.

What an amazing spot for date night! He planned our date night and was very excited when we walked…read morein to see this gem! I can't express enough how cute it is! The service, 10/10. The food, also 10/10! Honestly this is probably the highest rating we've ever given to any restaurants lol. They serve tapas style and we shared a few items including the bone marrow pupusas, tuna carpaccio yucca tostada, yuca fries and sticky toffee bread pudding. Every single bite was so delicious! The outdoor seating was great for a warm evening. Afterwards we walked along the beach ending a perfect date night. Quick tip: there's self/valet parking right next to the restaurant so it super convenient. Happy eating!

Honestly, this is the only solid Guatemalan spot in West LA. Do yourself a favor and order the…read morepepián de pollo--you won't regret it.

A humble little restaurant that opened up next to shinsengumi on the north side of Sawtelle. Seems…read moreto Guatemalan food, which I don't have much experience with so it piqued my curiosity. When I came in, the place was empty, except for the man at the counter who was very welcoming and friendly. The decorations are minimal, giving the vibe of a very low key hole in the wall. I ordered a glass of jamaica and their pipian de pollo, based on recommendations from other reviews. The jamaica came out quickly, and it was lightly floral and not too sweet. Next came out a little basket of tortilla chips with some pico de gallo. The tortilla chips were hot and freshly fried, with a thick and satisfying crunch. The pico was good enough to add a bit of brightness and freshness to the chips. Finally the pepian de pollo came out, a large platter of chicken stew with a drumstick and a thigh, some potatoes, a mound of rice and a heap of mac and cheese. The stew had a nice deep, rich flavor that really evoked that feeling of comfort of food made with love. The chicken and potatoes soaked up the flavor beautifully, and scooping all that with some rice into a fresh, homemade tortilla made for a lovely experience. The mac and cheese was a bit bland, but everything else was wonderful. Overall, had a lovely time with great food and friendly service. If you're looking for a very low key mom and pop shop with food made with love, definitely recommend checking this place out!

I cannot stress enough how good this garlic chicken is. It is the platonic ideal of chicken: crispy…read moreoutside, tender and juicy inside, and the most incredible lemony garlic sauce. (Plantains and beans and rice also delicious)

Service is efficient and gets the job done, just not the friendliest or most energetic bunch…read more Restaurant is a classic. Food tastes the same as it has for 30 years. Lechon asado cuban style roasted pork: 5/5 Moros y cristianos: 4.5/5 White rice and black beans: 2/5 Versailles famous garlic chicken: 4/5

Great little Peruvian restaurant. Very friendly wait staff- we weren't rushed to order. They now…read morehave beer and hope to have wine soon. Loved the ceviche (fisherman & mixtp. I can't do spice, but even the "spicey" one was okay for my mouth. Great lomo saltado- nice cut of beef and good sauce. Would def go again!!!

Good restaurant for authentic Peruvian food, comfortable place and very friendly service…read more The Pisco Sour was on point and the food was very tasty and flavorful. I really recommend this establishment.

First time here and I really enjoyed it! The people were kind and the atmosphere was so nice and…read morewelcoming. What we ordered: + House special burrito: SO GOOD. We got it with carne asada and it was so flavorful and delicious. I'd come back to get this again or even just one of their regular burritos + Carne adobada: Also very good! It feels like you're eating a home cooked meal. The meat was so tender and barely needed a fork I'd like to try the seven seas soup, camarones dishes, and more of their menu overall!

Idk how this place has its high reviews. The only positives were it was clean and a really nice…read morestaff. We were there with another couple and I was excited to try on of there pupusas. I had their pork and cheese since that is what the server suggested. It was inedible. See photo. I couldn't believe someone served it. I have never had one look like that. The plantations were rock hard along with the yuca. I basically just ate the rice and beans. Their horchata was good. My husband had the Carna Asada (I think that is what was, photo) he liked it. Meat was nice and soft but needed more flavor. Over all it's a no go.

always good :) everything…read more nice quality tortilla chips before your meal i love plantain black beans with little rice pyramid nice ambience of the restaurant grateful for outdoor seating kind warm employees

I eat there every time I find a place to park regardless or hunger or no hunger. It is OAXACA in…read morethere and the food and service is sweet and friendly. Food is pure and fresh. Highly recommended.

Nice food and service! Wanna go here again!. Steak and…read morespaghetti are good. And good vibes here

Lala's Argentine Grill on Melrose is always fabulous! There are only a few tables inside, but the…read morerestaurant has a huge covered dining patio with plenty of seating. I ordered my usual favorites: the entraña cooked medium rare with mashed potatoes, a Caesar salad, and a pitcher of Cleritco--their refreshing white-wine sangria made with fresh fruit. The steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and everything was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, as always, and the customer service was very good. Lala's continues to be one of my favorite places for Argentine food!

Restaurant connected to a hotel in Santa Monica. They specialize in Mexican food here but the vibe…read moreis a more modernized/ California inspired version on Mexican food (vs. a lot of hole in the wall type taquerias you find throughout the city. The space itself feels modernized as well - it's bright and airy with seats around the bar area as well as tables throughout. The food here is fresh and beautifully presented and in terms of pricing, the menu feels more than reasonable. I came in right around opening on a Saturday and got a seat right away at the bar. it wasn't that busy so the place was very chill. I was greeted and helped by the friendliest people from the hostess to the bartender. I was reminiscing with the bartender because part of the reason I've been wanting to come here is that I actually volunteered for a charity event for years that the chef - Susan Feniger is a huge part of. I really wanted to try their jackfruit tinga tacos (which are 100% vegan for those who care). I'm personally not vegan, but I thought these were very delicious with elements that gave the dish texture and made the flavors pop. I also loved the house made pickles that came with the dish. Although it was early in the day, I had to order a michelada. And it is really delicious here! To end the meal, I also got the dessert empanada (a la mode). The cheese and guava went so well together and the vanilla ice cream just made it all that much better. I came here expecting to like this place, but left loving it. Such a great experience. Since it was earlier on a Saturday, there was plenty of metered street parking nearby.

I decided to go here on a whim since my doctor at UCLA is close by and have driven past this place…read morenumerous times. This upscale Mexican restaurant has a cool modern vibe. It is quite small though, since it's located near the corner bottom floor of a business building. Food was very good. We had scallop ceviche and fish ceviche for starters. Seafood tasted fresh and clean and had great citrus flavors. Fish ceviche had a bit of a kick and spice to it, so it's not ideal for someone who has acid reflux. For entree, I had the grilled carne asada steak, and it was delicious. It was cooked just right and had great seasonings. My only callout was that it lacked salt. I also really liked that the side beans had pork in it, so it's not the typical regular beans. Service was very friendly and attentive and orders came out at a good pace. Keep in mind, this is more upscale Mexican cuisine so portions might be smaller and pricing will be higher. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

I had a fantastic experience at Cafe Brasil on Washington Blvd! I ordered the steak with basmati…read morerice, a side salad, and plantains, and everything was absolutely delicious. The steak was flavorful and cooked just right, and the combination of the rice, fresh salad, and sweet plantains made for an incredible meal. Washed down with a bottled carbonated Brazilian beverage. So satisfying. The steak was bursting with flavor, the atmosphere was über authentic, and service from the endearing owner, Fatima, made the experience literally chef's besos! You can tell there's a lot of pride and care that goes into this well-heeled operation. If you're looking for delicious Brazilian food and a great dining experience, I highly recommend Cafe Brasil. I'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience…read more At first, the place looks really nice and the prices don't seem bad at all. But once the food arrived at our table, everything changed. Almost everything we tried was extremely salty. The empada ($4.50) was honestly one of the worst I've ever had. The coxinha and risole tasted like they had been fried in old oil and were so overcooked and burnt that they were barely edible. As a Brazilian, this was especially disappointing. When you go to a Brazilian café, you hope to enjoy some of the flavors and foods you grew up with, but unfortunately, this was nowhere close to what we expected. Our bill was around $50 for: 1 pastel, 1 coxinha, 1 risole, 4 pão de queijo, 1 orange juice, and 2 guaranás. Then came another surprise: we ordered a passion fruit dessert for $4.50, and the portion was less than half of a small cup. On top of that, you could barely taste any passion fruit. I normally understand that restaurants can have an off day, but there were simply too many problems with the food to overlook. For around $50, the quality and portions were extremely disappointing. Based on our experience today, I unfortunately cannot recommend this place. Save your time and money and look elsewhere if you're hoping for good Brazilian food.