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    Manoly's Bakery

    4.3 (90 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Manoly's MOCA cake is the top selling dessert
    Henri V.

    Manoly's Bakery is on Santa Monica Bl in West LA and I've driven passed countless times until last month, I stopped inside due to some rave reviews by some fellow Yelpers... As mentioned in previous reviews, I like desserts to look fancier and visually see the details in each dessert creation. This shop was super small but had limited seating inside. The display case had a few treats that caught my eye and curiosity. This bakery shop is normally what you would see in smaller countries worldwide. The menu board has many handwritten offerings, there's tv monitor with a Spanish program. The staffer was nice and helpful. He was glad to hear Me speak Spanish fluently. I ordered and was asked to take a seat as he would bring out the dessert. I chose a fancy dessert and the other was less fancy. It seems both these items were the top sellers. Upon tasting, the fancy creamy layered mocha cake, I found the taste far too sugary sweet and artificial oily tasting...I could NOT take more than one bite. The swirly baked bun used high fructose as one of its ingredients, again could NOT eat more than the taste. My tastebuds and my body immediately reacts negatively which high fructose. I politely asked to have these wrapped togo, to donate to the homeless guy outside or toss it in the basura. As I was ready to pay with my iPhone, I had to walk behind the display counter to tap their machine and when after looking down at the floor I was sickened to see all the dirt, debris and apparent water leaks from the roof and plumbing being soaked up by some newspapers...Eeeeww! Wish I had seen all this horrible mess before ordering, it would stop Me from ordering, what I saw were clearly Health and Safety code violations and unsafe for the dining public. After I exited, I looked for the health code letter on their window wall ...'B' and was posted not exactly for visibility ease. Despite the rave reviews, unique culture treats, if a business is in violation of a Health and Safety codes and puts the dining public at Risk, it is NOT acceptable, NO recommendation: NO!!

    Mole & chicken tamales
    Ron F.

    I've been looking for tamales on the Westside since I've been spending more time on this side of town. Stopped in for the first time at Manoly's and ordered the chicken tamales and the mole tamales, and liked them both very much. Manoly's is a Oaxacan bakery and restaurant. While there are several Oaxacan food trucks on the Westside, there are far fewer brick 'n mortar spots here. Manoly's is one of the few, open in the morning for breakfast through the early evening. It offers fresh baked goods, a breakfast and lunch menu, Mexican basics (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.) and a list of "Antojitos Oxaquenos." This list includes tamales, pupusas, a tlayuda, chanpurrado, atole blanco and de leche, among other items. The tamales are moist and somewhat dense. The mole is my favorite, a tamale covered in mole sauce and wrapped in banana leaves. They're both delicious. Another good Oaxacan specialty is the tlayuda. You can get it with the usual cecina, tasajo and/or chorizo. The ham torta is made with egg and avocado, almost like a breakfast sandwich rather than the super tortas that you can find elsewhere. The tamales are definitely worth a return visit.

    Fast service and they gave me chips
    Crystal G.

    I was at the thrift shop and got really hungry, so I stopped into this bakery. I asked for a pupusa but the cashier said it would be 15 min and tacos would be faster. So I went with 2 asada tacos. Two tacos came out to $6.50. The tacos were pretty good. And the ambiance was really casual so it's a good quick place to eat.

    Tamales de pollo con salsa rojo, salsa verde y mole
    Debbie L.

    Hole in the wall Mexican bakery that has a counter restraurant as well. I saw a few Mexican families eating the food which is usually a good sign. I only came for tamales and while I got all the ones they offer, the chicken with salsa verde was by far my favorite. The chicken with salsa rojo was too dry and I don't think I like mole in general. Still it's not the best tamale I've had but it's so close by it should do the trick when I have a craving. Their pico de gallo is FIRE though!!! I would come back to try their other offerings

    Their flan is so good!! (Strawberry ice cream added on at home)
    Albert H.

    I've been hesitating to write a review about this place because I don't want to share this yummy spot. Seriously, if you live close to here please look away. My little ones and I love frequenting this place and we can tell this Mexican bakery is super popular amongst the Latinos. Every time we visit the place is quite busy. Considering the interior is on the small side I don't like it to be busier than it is now. *sigh* During these pandemic times I do have to point out that everyone is really good about the mask wearing here which is a sigh of relief for me because my little ones are not vaccinated. If you're into flan, pan dulce, dulce de leche, pupusas, and the sweets this is the place. However I had trouble communicating with them on my first visit because my Spanish is getting pretty bad these days. Hey, I need the practice. So that may be the only drawback if your Spanish is non existing. Their menu is actually quite extensive but I kept my orders to their bakery section only. I will have to try their horchata and juices one of these days. So stay tuned my Yelp buddies!! In the mean time please look away unless your sweet tooth is getting the best of you. Lol

    Rosca de Reyes (Kings Bread)
    Erick H.

    Best Mexican Bakery in the West side! They even have Rosca de Reyes. Great customer service from Jesus. Thank you!

    Menu
    Phin B.

    This place has every kind of classic Mexican food and drinks, but unfortunately, not every product lives up to the expectations of the customers. Everything is not perfect here; Jarritos is a great Mexican drink option available here, while the churros and pupusas have turned out to be just above average for some customers. It has also been mentioned that plastic utensils are used and the service is sometimes slower. All these factors may account for one reason or another why a customer does not come back.

    Tamales
    Tangee J.

    Here is my quick review since I only came here for take out only. I parked right out front on the street at metered parking . I walked into a really small establishment but you are welcomed with a display of assorted pan dulce and desserts. Several tables sat off to the side but definitely room to dine in if you wish. The gentleman took my order , which was 4 tamales and I waited about 5-7mins for my order to be ready. This was my first time trying this place and can I say delicious in 10 different languages. I had two red sauce , one green sauce and one mole all chicken tamales. Every single tamale was so good , chicken was well seasoned, moist , and shoot perfect in my opinion. I was saddened they didn't have pupusas because I wanted to try them . But I will definitely return to try other menu items .

    Huevos Rancheros
    Jeff S.

    Always great food! So nice to have this neighborhood Bakery/Cafe in WLA. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating.

    Cajun Chicken Sandwich Lunch
    Spencer C.

    Manoly's Bakery is an excellent spot no matter what you're in the mood for. You can have lunch and a baked sweet treat and walk away spending less than 15 bucks--that sounds like a good deal to me! But the real deal is how varied the food is. Want some breakfast? Omelettes! Lunch? Tacos, chicken sandwiches, burritos, fajitas! Dessert? Pastries, flan! And I had the Cajun chicken sandwich (an odd choice, I know). It was picturesque! A classic chicken sandwich with a spicy kick. I'll be back to try even more!

    Juice made to order (apple, ginger, lemon, spinach). So yummy and refreshing
    Audi S.

    My boyfriend and I were in the mood for smoothies and juices. Manoly's was a nice walk away from my apartment. Both our food and drinks were delicious. They have juices and smoothies made to order. I ordered an apple, ginger, lemon, and spinach juice. It tasted exactly like Nekter's. My boyfriend ordered a flan. It was perfectly sweet. Supporting small businesses is important right now and we definitely don't want to see Manoly's go anywhere. Food and drinks were high quality and the person servicing us was kind and prepared our orders timely. Can't recommend this place enough.

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    Their off-menu California burrito is so good. Their prices are fair and their service is great.

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    Yummy i really like the Spinach and Mushrooom Quesadilla and they have a lot of other good stuff too :)

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    Ka'teen

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    8.2 mi
    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    Came here for my friend's birthday dinner, and it ended up being such a fun spot for my group. The…read moreatmosphere was probably my favorite part--dim lighting, beautiful decor, and it definitely has that trendy vibe that's perfect for celebrating or catching up with friends. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was presented really well. The enchiladas were flavorful, the grilled fish was cooked perfectly, and the tortillas with the short rib were a table favorite. Portions were great for sharing, and the sauces really tied everything together. Service was friendly and our server checked in on us throughout the night without making us feel rushed. It did get a little busy, so there were a few waits between courses, but nothing that took away from the experience. Overall Great atmosphere, solid food, and a fun place for birthdays or date nights. I'd definitely come back!!

    We came to Ka'teen specifically for their Dine LA menu and made a 6:45 PM reservation. When we…read morearrived, we were told the Dine LA menu was already sold out--which was confusing since they open at 6 PM. Our waiter then told us we needed a specific Dine LA reservation, something that was never mentioned when I called or when I made the reservation. I've been to plenty of Dine LA restaurants and have never experienced this. The service wasn't necessarily bad, but it was very dismissive. No apology, no real explanation--they basically just brushed it off. Thankfully, the food saved the night! The Michelada oysters were TO DIE FOR--seriously one of the best oyster flavors I've ever had. We also had the short rib plate, which was delicious. The outdoor atmosphere and decor are really cute too. I would come back, but ONLY for those oysters--definitely not for the service.

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    DAMA

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    11.7 mi
    $$$

    Went back to Dama for their Dine LA menu so I thought I'd post so you don't miss out. For starters…read moreyou get GUACAMOLE, WHIPPED BEANS AND A CEVICHE TOSTADA. Yes, you get all three so no hard choices have to be made. My first impression of the beans was that they were no biggie but last night they were fire! I almost ordered a plate to take home. You have been warned the ceviche tostada has a kick but squirt some lime on it if you need to and you will survive. As for the guacamole, it's guacamole - need I say more? For my entree I went with the snapper, which came with escabeche, lime, pineapple, cilantro, green onion, and chili rub. In the past, I've strictly stuck to their small plates and I feel that's still the way to go. Nothing wrong with my snapper, I just love all the other little plates more. I went with one other person and only one piece of cheesecake came out. Supposedly it was a bigger slice but looked like an average size to me. This cheesecake is made with manchego cheese so don't expect an overly sweet treat. I did enjoy it. But, I also ordered their flan that is only available in August and I found that to be better than the cheesecake. Get both as one is limited edition. We also got the fried chicken tacos. We were told they were pretty spicy but I felt the ceviche was spicier. They were tasty but did not live up to their oxtail tacos they used to have. Also, squirt some lime on these tacos - you're welcome. This is one of my fave places to dine during peak weather season. Go check them out. Tip: street parking is available if you get there at 5 otherwise valet is $15. Trust, you do not want to park your car anywhere other than that one block where the restaurant is located.

    Came for Chef Antonia Lafaso's restaurant. Decor is giving high end chic beach bar kindda vibe…read more Calamari is good but I wish it's in a bigger piece. They also use squid ink so it's actually black color. Corn was superb. The special sauce was so different. Love the taste. Tostado cooked perfectly. Soft and tender beef brisket. Basically fell apart when you try to pick it up. Fried quesadilla is not my fav. Beef empanadas are not bad. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The restaurant is inside a plaza with couple restaurants together. Outside of the plaza is a little sketchy. Street parking. Free after 6pm.

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    Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway
    Lovely interior and decor -- summer getaway
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    3.9
    (3.2k reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated

    Came here to watch the World Cup game and it was a VIBBBBBBE…read more Great accommodating staff, they really were on top of cleaning up the tables and filling up our drinks The food was AMAZING! I recently visited Oaxaca & this is exactly like their mole. So. Good. Can't recommend this place MORE. Take your friends, family, coworkers they have large party friendly seating Definitely will be coming here again!

    My family was in town for a Dodger game and to enjoy the evening I brought 10 people with me. We…read morewere given tortilla chips with 3 different moles as soon as we sat down. There were many families eating dinner and many larger parties that looked like they were celebrating something special. We were all famished after fighting through LA traffic on a weeknight. I'm pretty sure we ordered at least half the items on the menu. Every dish ordered was fine, edible, not burnt but just ok. While I am by no means a connoisseur of Oaxacan food, I am perplexed at the number of reviews raving about this restaurant. It's fine, there nothing wrong with the food, but I, personally, don't think it's rave worthy. I've been here 2x now. I'll come back to a place especially when it's on a "best of" list and I wasn't impressed. I always think it may have just been a bad day or perhaps I didn't order well. Next time I see this spot on a "best of" list I'm going to find out WHAT dishes I should've ordered.

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    Beautifully painted mural outside of Guelaguetza Restaurante
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    Delicious chocolate cake.
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    Holbox

    4.7
    (2.7k reviews)
    10.4 mi
    $$

    Well husband and I are always so impressed with the food and we keep going over and over and over…read moreagain and take new friends which we never disappoint by bringing them to delicious seafood servings .. we had a little mishap nothing to do with the food but their general manager Briana, fixed the issue right away and we kept on enjoying our food!

    BLOWN AWAY. Honestly despite all the accolades Holbox has received I put off coming here thinking…read moreit was overhyped...boy was I wrong!! First, street parking is decent you don't need to park in that lot. 2nd - the line is always long regardless of when you go. We got there at 3:30p on a Sunday of a holiday weekend but...there was a line. You can go in the Mercado while others are holding your group's place in the line for a browse or an agua Fresca tho! 3rd - GET THE SMOKED KANPACHI TOSTADA. this was the highlight of the meal. So so good. We also had the yellowtail collars (delish), octopus (also incredible) and a sampling of other tostadas split amongst the group. Scallop aguachile was also super zingy and refreshing. Their raw seafood dishes are more unique and worth eating here, over their cooked seafood in my opinion. Churros were also light and crispy and a delightful end to the meal Moral of the story is come to Holbox and eat a smoked kanpachi tostada. Don't be a doubter like me and put it off for this many years having lived in LA!! 12/10 worth the hype.

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