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    La Parrilla

    2.9 (351 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Molcajetero azteca. The only good thing in it was the cheese. How the heck does a cook manage to serve a dried up nopal??

    I was highly disappointed with everything from the service, to the food and on a Mother's Day! Keep in mind, I'm a dtla born and raised, so I've been coming to la parrilla as a tradition every year for birthdays, holidays, etc.... And honestly they went from being golden to being worse than copper. First off, I was first shocked as to why it was so empty and it was already after 5pm. Once ordering and trying to consume my food I realized why... The lady that served us, first was nice, but she was lagging and kept forgetting things we ordered and would bring them to our table late and there was literally not many other consumers other than 3-4 other small groups. For example, we ordered an agua de tamarindo, and our server brought us a Jamaica. We kindly asked if we could get the tamarindo, we didn't order Jamaica. Then were brought the partial part of our order ( we got 2 molcajetes aztecas) and when it was brought out, we got the molcajetes, but no rice, beans or tortillas. AND STILL NO agua de TAMARINDO. We waited until about 5-8 minutes until the rest of the food was brought out and we had to remind the lady she still hadn't gotten out tamarind agua. Food quality in all honesty, 3 / 10 and I'm honestly being generous. The beans were cold and looked microwaved. The rice was the most stale Mexican rice I've had, and the meat quality was trash. So much fat, barely any actual meat, and for $50 per molcajete for a very small portion of each meat and it's mostly fat, and then has this distasteful old meat taste... seriously the worst, they're risking food borne illnesses. This place went from being so genuine and authentic to literal trash. Owner & management really need to look into how to get their business go back to being good again. , seriously wasting potential on the location especially since it was locally famous for being Charlie chaplins home in his time in LA. Need ideas let me know, I'll manage the place and bring back the quality it used to have back when my parents used to bring me, because honestly, it's wasted potential and food is so disgusting and inedible.

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    Khalid N.

    Solid 4 star Good: quesadillas/price Bad: could work on their salsa as in picture This place is solid for a quick home food tasting type of meal. I haven't tried burritos or tacos here

    Joshua C.

    It was like coming to Mexico. Not in a bad way but it just looked so traditional and fun. The decor was very traditional and the servers were all dressed up. I'm guessing there is a live band or music from time to time because I saw them passing by as I was going in. There are also TVs so if you're looking for a place to watch the game you can do that here. I made the mistake of coming here before checking yelp. I got the enchilada pobalanas and it really wasn't that good. 1/3 of the plate was beans, 1/3 rice, and the other 1/3 was the enchiladas. It was in a sweet mole sauce. Maybe a little too sweet. My coworker ordered a chicken item and he received a beef item. The meal comes with chips and salsa and also a small bowl of soup. It was tasty so that's a plus. There is a lot of space and a lot of tables.

    Free starter lentils soup
    Adriana S.

    To look for parking was terrible! They don't have their own parking lot and steet parking is very tight. However, we did end up finding some, we just had to walk alittle. For starters they brought chips and salsa. After we ordered our food they brought us a lentils soup meanwhile we wait. The soup and food were delicious! They do have hand made corn tortillas. The only reason I took away 2 stars was 1 for no parking and the other 1 for the service. The lady who helped us was nice, but we literraly didn't see her after she brought the food until we paid... she never came by our table to see if we needed anything, not attentive to any needs at all. She was not even around for to call her to our table. Anyway the food was good. I give them thay credit.

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    Michelle C.

    You know those hidden places where everyone talks about, but when you go there it isnt a hit at all? Honestly, this is one of those places BUT its because you just don't know what you need to order. This place can be a major hit or a miss depending on what you order. This place is known for their La Parrilla which is basically a hot plate with meats, but there is sooo much more. - Tortilla & Salsa: Basically they make their own tortilla so its always fresh! Along with their chips. Also, their salsas are homemade as well. There is two different kinds, one is chunky and the other is more like a sauce. - Vegetable Soup: They will always serve you this veggie soup. Its a great starter. It is usually made fresh, but always ask for lemon because it always make the soup better. It has chunks of veggies along with tons of macaroni noodles. - Queso Fundido - it is a cheese lovers dream. It is basically melted hunk of cheese and there is some where you can add chorizo or champinones to it. All three choices are great but the original is always the best. You can see the cheese strings being pulled as you scoop into it...sooo beautiful. - Guacamole: This is a dish that beyond fresh. Every time I go, it is always freshly made by order! Who else can say that?! It's a great dish to share. - Parrilladas: This is basically the bigger version of La Parrilla. NEVER ever go with seafood here....unless you want to get sick. They have the carne asada with shrimp and that's the one with of course, carne asada. And the shrimp is basically bacon wrapped shrimp....ummmm yes...I said bacon wrap shrimp WITH CHEESE! I absolutely love these shrimps. Also, it comes with grilled green onions and cactus. - Fried Ice cream: Do I need to say anything else? It's a crispy sweet layer on top with a sweet vanilla ice cream as the center. So basically, no matter where you go, it all depends on what you order. It is hard unless you go with someone who knows exactly what to order. So basically DO NOT order any seafood here. As appetizer, the guacamole and the queso Fundido is great. And as a meal, order meat parrilladas. As for drinks, their strawberry and Cadillac margaritas are great. Along with their homemade horchata. The only downside is the service. You will either get great service or it will basically suck, so it's a gamble.

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    Fisseha A.

    Waited 1 hour 10 min for Shrimp Camarones. It was not even good. It's overpriced ok food with lousy service. I paid $22 (plate plus soda ) for like 7 pieces of shrimp, 2 scoops of rice and dried up salad. See pic You should not have to wait 1 hour for seafood or any kind of food. Bad service overall. Barely apologetic. Nothing complementary. No idea how they stayed in business 40 years with that kind of service though. And they charge almost 5% on credit card purchases. This is possibly the worst service I've received

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    Great food, parking in the back, and really great house sangria! Usually get their taquitos.

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    This place is all the yum. If your looking good Los Angeles Mexican food, this is the spot.

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    Ka'teen

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    4.9 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!!

    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.

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.5 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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    Mirate - bar downstairs

    Mirate

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    3.6 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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    4.3(767 reviews)
    3.7 miLos Feliz
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    Tu Madre in Los Feliz was such a great experience from start to finish. The ambiance is super fun,…read morevibrant, and welcoming without feeling overwhelming. You can tell they really put thought into creating a place where everyone feels comfortable. The staff was absolutely amazing -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm the entire time. They made our family feel so welcomed, and that honestly made the experience even better. What I loved most is that this place works for literally any occasion. It's perfect for a family outing like ours, a casual hangout with friends, or even a special date night. The energy is just right. Great food, great vibe, and amazing people. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Every once in awhile while traveling to a new neighborhood you end up someplace really great. Tu…read moreMadre is one of those places. Stopping for a bite on our was the the Greek for a show, my bestie and I had dinner and cocktail here in Los Feliz. Our hostess and bartender made the most delicious and fresh mango margaritas. At the recommendation of another reviewer we had Potato taquitos. Amazing. Sweet corn and a variety of the worldly flavored taco proteins. Outdoor with heaters and indoor. In a lovely walkable neighborhood. You can walk up to the Greek or Uber 10 minutes up the hill. Super friendly staff. Variety of patrons: girls having a meetup, families, coworkers, friends of all ages. We felt so comfortable and it was money well spent. One complaint: do something about your bathrooms. Great experiences don't end with gross bathrooms.

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

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    3.8(2.9k reviews)
    4.0 miBoyle 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.

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    Holbox - Smoked kanpachi tostada

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    4.7(2.6k reviews)
    2.6 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.

    I finally got to try Holbox in Los Angeles with my family and now I completely understand why this…read moreplace gets so much hype. The food was honestly incredible from start to finish. Holbox is a Mexican seafood spot inside Mercado La Paloma and the quality of the food seriously speaks for itself. You can tell there's real care and freshness put into every dish. It absolutely deserves all the recognition it gets as one of LA's standout seafood spots. I had the ceviche mixto with rice and a shrimp taco and both were sooo good. The ceviche was bright fresh flavorful and packed with seafood. The shrimp taco was perfectly balanced and honestly one of those tacos you think about later. My partner got the smoked kanpachi taco and a shrimp plate that neither of us can remember the exact name of but the sauce on it was INSANE. We were literally talking about it the whole meal. My daughter got the coctel and loved it too. Even the lemonade was electric... refreshing flavorful and honestly one of the best lemonades I've had in a while. Everything tasted fresh clean and thoughtfully prepared without feeling pretentious. The whole meal felt comforting while still being exciting and unique. Overall this place absolutely lived up to the reviews and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in LA. Holbox is officially worth the hype.

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