I go out a lot and hardly write reviews. Because this is the kind of place I want to thrive in my…read moreneighborhood, I feel compelled to. My wife and I went to Unidos last night for dinner. This is probably the best date-night restaurant in the area; can't believe it took me so long to find it! The restaurant is small and cozy, the Spanish food was authentic, unique to the neighborhood, and great. The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff really stood out. Highly recommended.

Absolutely delicious place! Ordered the gazpacho which of course on another hot day in the valley…read morehit the spot! Also got the garlic shrimp and the chicken milanesa. Everything was so amazing. There is so much I want to come back to try. The staff couldn't have been friendlier as well. I will say I'd avoid noon on a Sunday due to parking. After nearly 10 mins going back and forth in Ventura finally a spot opened up! But there's a farmers market down the road so I think that definitely contributed to why it was hard.

100 out of 10, can recommend!…read more Dine LA brought us in the door. The impeccable vibes of the (deceptively large!) restaurant, chill live music performance on the patio, the varied regular menu, plus our server and Chef Erik convinced us to try more. I've got no regrets. It's easy to have a great time here if you bring good company, and to have a great meal. Located in a nice part of town, as well, if you want to take a post-meal stroll. Dine LA was a promotion that ran from 08/14 to 08/28 and it was $45 per person, not including tax or tip and each person selected four items from a pre-determined menu. We had: - Patatas Bravas (diced roasted potatoes drizzled with garlic and red pepper aioli) - Albondigas (moroccan spiced beef and pork chorizo meatballs in tomato sauce topped with manchego cheese) - Berenjana Frita (breaded eggplant topped with honey) - Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (creamy croquettes of chicken and serrano ham) - Champiñones y Trufas (sauteed mushrooms, truffle oil, garlic, cream sherry, bread crumbs and chives) - Gambas al Ajillo (white shrimp cooked in mojo de ajo, butter, grilled bread) - Churros con Chocolate (churros with chocolate dipping sauce) I closed my eyes in delight and felt like weeping during several 'first bites' of these dishes. Is this really how Spaniards dine? I'd order everything again and then some. The eggplant, mushrooms, and potatoes were a standout. Everything is so balanced with sweet and savory in each bite, though. Those are smaller items part of the special offerings, and you can order off the regular menu, so we had: - Pulpo Casa Córdoba from the tapas del mar menu (tender sherry-braised spanish octopus served atop potato pavé with smoked paprika aioli, olive oil and sea salt - Pintxo de Vientre de Cerdo (sherry-glazed crispy pork belly pintxo, fried goat cheese, fig jam atop grilled focaccia - Flan de la casa (creamy flan served with thyme macerated pears, marcona almonds and cinnamon tuile) - Tarta de queso (Basque-style cheesecake, house strawberry jam, orange sumpreme) The pulpo was the star, and thankfully my friends told me about the documentary My Octopus Teacher after the meal. I may not eat pulpo for a very long time- if ever again. For postres, their cheesecake was a no-bake cheesecake. It was ungodly good, as was the flan. Our total bill was well over $45 per person, expect to pay more like $80-$100 per person, easily if you're dining out and ENJOYING yourself and/or having a cocktail, as well.

It's rare for Me to take such issue with a restaurant but I was pretty disappointed with there…read morequality of food here. We ordered some eggplant drizzled with honey, and it was pretty lack luster, in that there didn't seem to be any seasoning in it whatsoever. The Paella we ordered was also pretty flavorless, in that the rice was oily and overcooked and somehow the duck was dry, though there wasn't enough of it to really lodge a big complaint about it. For how much the dishes cost here, my expectations are are elevated, and they really fell flat. My girlfriends birthday was today, and they gave us some rather poor quality ice cream to finish the meal with, that was very likely blue bunny. I'm very bummed that I don't find myself coming back here again. The price just isn't justified here to Me. To top it off, neither or our drinks were good either. Overall just a terrible experience. Cheers.

This place is a gem!!! A friend brought me here. Just a little open air restaurant. The food was…read moredelicious, portions were great, and the people made you feel like you were a welcome visitor in their home. I'm not a huge pork person and appreciated that they had a lot of different options on their menu. Next time I go, I'll be ordering a margarita. Street parking is not hard to find in the area. It was 93° and they had fans and misting water to keep us cool. The place is not fancy, but the vibes are Havana .

After a long day of work, my girlfriend and I were driving around trying to figure out what our…read morestomachs were calling for when we passed this cool little outdoor spot called La Bamba. And of course, as soon as we saw the name, we immediately started singing La Bamba . That was literally what made the place catch our attention. My girlfriend is always quick to pull up Yelp before we commit to somewhere new, so she checked the reviews, saw they weren't too bad, and noticed they served Caribbean food. We turned around and decided, why not? The restaurant itself was a nice little spot. It wasn't overly crowded, but there were enough people there that it still had some energy. Our first impression, though, almost made this review never happen. When we walked in, we stood near the front trying to figure out whether someone was going to seat us or if we were supposed to seat ourselves. There was a woman working at the register who didn't acknowledge us, even when we tried getting her attention. It came across as pretty rude in the moment, and we genuinely considered just walking back out. Eventually, we decided to seat ourselves. That's when David, our waiter, came over and thankfully the service got much better from there. He was attentive, cool with us, and overall gave us a much better impression of the service than how things started. First came the chips and salsa. The chips were a little too hard for our preference, and the salsa itself was pretty bland. We originally wanted to try the ceviche as an appetizer, but after seeing that the price was getting pretty close to entrée territory, we decided to save that money and go straight for our meals. I ordered the La Bamba chimichanga with carne asada. I don't normally like beans inside my burritos, so I substituted double rice, along with cheese and sour cream, with guacamole and pico de gallo on the side. My girlfriend went for the Cuban sandwich, which she was really excited about because she had been craving one. Our food came out surprisingly fast probably within about 10 minutes. My chimichanga was... okay. That's probably the best way I can describe it. It had some flavor, it filled me up, and there wasn't anything specifically terrible about it. It just didn't give me anything that made me think, "I need to come back for this." At around $18, I also would've liked the plate to include some rice and beans on the side. My girlfriend wasn't too impressed with her Cuban sandwich either. She found it pretty dry and thought there was way too much meat compared with the thinner, juicier Cuban sandwiches she's used to having. But somehow, the thing we weren't expecting to care that much about ended up stealing the show: THE FRIES. I don't know exactly what seasoning they're using, but those fries were really good. And the garlic sauce they served with them was even better. We sat there trying to figure out what was in this sauce until one of the chefs happened to walk by. We finally asked him, and after all our investigating, it turned out to basically be garlic, mayo and ketchup. Simple? Absolutely. Did it work? 100%. That combination with those seasoned fries was probably our favorite food of the night. For drinks, I ordered my usual Blue Moon on draft. It was decent, although I've definitely had better. My girlfriend's fruity mocktail was actually the better drink between the two. It was refreshing, a good size, and had this sweet taste with a slightly bitter finish that we both liked. After everything, our bill came to about $73 with tax and tip. That's ultimately where the value started falling short for us. For what we ordered and the quality of the entrées, we both walked away feeling like we expected a little more for the money. That being said, this wasn't some horrible dinner. David was great with us, we liked the casual atmosphere, those fries and that garlic sauce definitely deserve their credit, and my girlfriend and I still had a good time together which is what brought us out in the first place. But if I'm judging La Bamba strictly on the food and experience we had that night, I can't say I'd personally recommend it based on this visit alone. Would I completely write it off? No. There are enough other things on that menu that I'd consider coming back, ordering something completely different, and seeing if round two changes my opinion. For this first visit, 3.5/5 feels fair.

This may be the best paella you'll ever eat in Los Angeles. The paella marinara is a muuuust, it's…read morea seafood paella with so much good seafood all cooked perfectly with the perfect rice We shared a bunch of tapas before the paella and my favorite from our spread was the croquettas. But the paella was the real star. The smallest paella dish serves 2 but honestly next time I want the whole thing to myself with a pitcher of their delicious sangria

Last minute dinner with my boyfriend & his family, & we had such a great experience! The service…read morewas amazing...the staff was kind, funny, & very welcoming. There were seven of us, & we shared appetizers & split the food, which worked out perfectly. The portions were generous, everything was delicious, & we finished every plate. The sangria pitchers were also perfect for sharing! The cozy, family style atmosphere makes this place feel like a hidden gem. They were so sweet to let us enjoy our dinner until closing. Definitely recommend for a date night or family meal!

Fantastic neighborhood restaurant with delicious food, and impeccable service. The team is so…read morethoughtful, and we liked so much of what we ate-we ordered a second round on some of the dishes.

Perfect summer dinner spot after a hike from the observatory!…read more My favorite is all their seafood (and basically that's all we've ordered) the sea bass is just amazing! I love the moisture and tenderness this fillet has! With the skin, but has no fishy taste at all. The sauce has the right amount of citrusy to bring out the freshness of the fish. Cocas I think is what they are pushing for! Like a mini pizza. Definitely worth trying, but compare that to the banger seafood they are dishing out, won't be a big issue to skip for a second time visit. They don't have a tasting menu but in the end, I do feel like all the dishes pair well with each other organically as a whole summer experience. Sitting at the corner, you also get to enjoy the gentle sunset coming through the lush tall trees just outside of the restaurant. Everything just clicked at that moment! (Also our waiter kinda looks like Tom Blyth, and he's so welcoming and friendly!)

Food is delicious , been coming here for years. Albert the owner always makes you feel welcome…read more Highly recommend it very good Cuban food.

Absolutely terrible. The Cuban sandwich was cold, didn't have roasted pork, and didn't have…read morepickles. Not a Cuban sandwich at all. Bistec Empanizado was very small. The plantains were the smallest and saddest plantains I have ever seen in my life. Growing up in South Florida we had the best Cuban food. It's no wonder this place is dead.

I visited Bar Siesta on a warm spring evening on Monday for a lovely dinner - which, as it turns…read moreout, was the antidote to the Monday blues. We loved the warm ambience of Bar Siesta. There was ample al fresco seating, as well as atmospheric, candlelit dining inside. Menu items were reminiscent of my time in Spain and transported me back to my time there. What we ordered for the table, in order of preference: 1. Patatas bravas - fabulously crispy and flavorful. 2. Sardines - always a favorite, and the lemon zest contrasted nicely with the brininess of the fish. 3. Gambas - prawns were perfectly grilled and fresh. 4. Croquetas - love anything fried or crispy, so this was a classic choice. 4. Sardine toast - again, the lemon zest offset the fishiness beautifully. 5. King trumpet mushrooms - so umami, and almost tasted like steak. 6. The steak - loved the bright sauce that accompanied it. 7. Arroz - perhaps because I was expecting more of a paella dish, this one came out a little more textureless than I would've preferred. Decent flavor; just didn't entirely enjoy the mushy texture. 8. Morcilla de cebolla - I ordered this wanting to give blood sausage another try, but it's still not a favorite dish of mine and would not reorder. Overall, most dishes were enjoyable, well made and presented. We also enjoyed a carafe of basque wine, which complemented our meal very nicely. There's no dedicated parking lot, but there is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. I was lucky enough to find parking on the street behind the restaurant.

Great service & vibe. Definitely great for date night…read more I tried their blood sausage, sardine on tomato bread, Ensalada Verde salad, and Arroz con Almejas. Blood sausage (Morcilla) was the highlight of the night! Just really delicious and would def recommend for everyone! Along with the house tab white wine, the food pairing was great! Portions are bit small, so not a place to come to pig out, but to enjoy the vibe, service, food, and company you bring. Def reocmmend!

I rarely leave reviews, but this place deserved some attention…read more We visited Puerto Rico years ago and absolutely fell in love with the cuisine, but ever since, we haven't been able to find good mofongo anywhere in LA...until now. We drove an hour to get here and arrived right when they opened. The gentleman at the counter greeted us warmly and asked if we'd ever had Puerto Rican food before. We told him about our trip and how much we'd loved the food, and from there, he proceeded to walk us through every single item on the menu--including the drinks and desserts. He was incredibly welcoming and clearly proud of the food they serve. After plenty of deliberation, we finally placed our orders. We started with the bacalaitos--a thin, crispy cod fritter served with garlic sauce. A tad greasy, yes, but what a treat! Then came what we had driven an hour for: the mofongo. Between the three of us, we ordered the pernil (slow-roasted pork shoulder), the churrasco with chimichurri, and the shrimp with garlic sauce. These are definitely not light meals, but WOW. The flavors were impeccable--rich, garlicky, savory, and incredibly satisfying. It immediately brought back memories of the food we loved so much in Puerto Rico. Needless to say, we found our mofongo spot. And yes, we will absolutely make the trek again.

Wanted to try something new and stumbled upon this place. The waiter was happy to tell us all about…read moremofongo, which is I guess is the food on a base of mashed plantains in sauce. I had the carnas fritas which was a fried pork, and it was a little hard and chewy, but still quite good (is that normal?). The fried chicken on mofongo was much softer. We took home a flan de queso for dessert and it was great! It was a flan pudding but thicker, closer to a cheesecake thickness, and absolutely wonderful.

Cute little vibe-y place in an unassuming location off Ventura. There's a Spanish flair to the…read moreinterior and menu of tapas - though we didn't eat, the happy hour wine list was great and I really enjoyed the sangria. Bar tender was friendly and seemed like a lot of locals visit. A perfect little spot for a glass of wine with the girls or a pre-date night drink.

Such a lovely restaurant we found! The service is impeccable and the live music was a nice touch to…read morea beautiful date night out.