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    Las Ranas Cafe

    4.0 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LAS RANAS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mary B.

    Check out this cozy spot on Adams where everything is made from scratch. Lovely patio. Daily specials. Made-to-order Mexican food on the wholesome, healthy side. Order an aguas frescas, Mexican sodas, fresh fruit smoothies and shakes, fresh pressed juice to drink, and a whole fried tilapia with beans and rice, or a fresh tortas, (Mexican sandwich) ceviche, grilled asada (steak) plate, savory caldos, sopa, stuffed chilies, or classic Mexican combinations. The owner is super nice. This restaurant offers direct delivery and takeout. Mexican desserts like flan, rice pudding and jello are available for purchase at the register. I'm a huge fan of the homemade chicken soup. Large slices of zucchini, carrots and potatoes with knife lined edges on the firm side, set in clear broth with chicken on the bone and fresh herbs. Like a great version of what your mom makes to make you better, wherever you're from. Uncrowded, squeaky clean, a great choice for pandemic safety. Masks worn and required. Vaccine cards required for dine-in. Large family and office orders are available. Menudo and abondigas available on the weekends!

    Really good food! Had a michelada that hit the spot too. Staff was super welcoming and friendly.

    Excellent service and food and taste amazing. There's parking in side with gallery call ahead of time if it Can used.
    Iselda F.

    Food and service is amazing. Parking on the side, call ahead of time to ensure parking is available. Very chill place to relax and eat.

    Menudo is amazing, it hits the spot in cold weather, hangovers and just because.
    Ana Z.

    Menudo is amazing, it hits the spot in cold weather, hangovers and just because. Takes you to a small place in Mexico, where authenticity in the flavors are still traditional.

    Burrito ranchero

    Solid spot, they brought chips and salsa without even asking and the waiter was very attendant. Horchata was one of the better mixes I've had in the LA area AND they added a nice little touch of cinnamon on top - something I haven't seen before here. The burrito ranchero was pretty good. I loved the smothered sauce. It was very large, I had over half of it that I boxed up (though I'm not the biggest person). Pro tip; use an air fryer to reheat at 400F. Made a tasty dinner the next day. Atmosphere was great, they had the game on and nice authentic Mexican music. As the name would suggest, there are many frogs that decorate the place. Solid dinner spot, came out to about $30 per person after tip. Would come again.

    Breakfast taco

    After revisiting a few times, I have to give this place 5 stars just based on their breakfast alone. They've got tons of Mexican-American favorites for cheap - including two big breakfast burritos for $8. The chilaquiles were great as well. Bonus for a super peaceful outdoor patio and some of the nicest owners around.

    The Chile relleno platter comes with 2 Chile's!!! Amazing!
    Lupe A.

    The 2 large Chile Rellenos were great. They were big. We shared. The beans have a great homemade taste and the flour tortillas as well. Their red salsa is HOT!! The green salsa is medium but full of flavor!!! I would recommend you try it. I want to try the Wet Mike burrito nest!!!

    Breakfast tacos with chorizo

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    The alambres was good , cheese meat and tortillas. The owner was nice and we felt welcome here definitely will come back

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    It's really good. I would definitely will come here if I'm really craving some Mexican food but other than that it's okay.

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    I came here for lunch and service was fast and food was delicious. Good place to get a quick bite or to dine in

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    Not my favorite tacos in the area and they can take a bit longer than necessary. Also a bit overpriced in my opinion. Still tasty tho.

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    Ka'teen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    4.8 miHollywood
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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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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
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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!

    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)
    6.1 miLos Feliz
    Private events
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    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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    3.8(2.9k reviews)
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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

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    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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