Thanks to Che Pena for sharing his passion for traditional Spanish cuisine, and creating this…read morewelcoming space. We've been able to visit a couple times and truly appreciate the food, wine, desserts, and the very helpful and attentive staff. It's hard to pick absolute favorites, but we've enjoyed the Tapas Crudo, Pulpo, and Gambas al Ajillo, Pan Roasted Scallops, Pollo al Ajillo, and the Paella de Mariscos. Still so much on their menu to explore, hoping to visit Los Angeles again soon. The staff was very helpful in pairing the food with their extensive Wine List. And whether by the glass or the bottle, we thoroughly enjoyed everything.

Great place! The restaurant is small inside, but very cute and cozy. Even though it was packed, the…read moreservice was quick and efficient. The staff was very friendly, and the owner checked in frequently to make sure we were enjoying everything. We ordered the patatas bravas, fries, mushroom bruschetta, asparagus, calamari, octopus, and branzino. Every dish was delicious and perfect for sharing between 2-3 people. For dessert, we had the cheesecake with strawberry sauce, which was amazing. They also have a great wine selection and delicious sangria. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would love to come back to try more dishes. 10/10 -- highly recommend!

Great food. Amazing service. Place was super clean. I will definitley be coming back.read more

We have always had a very good time at CC, the ambiance is fantastic, the food delish, and the…read moredrinks are phenomenal. My friends and I frequent CC, and I have to be honest, always a great time, especially with the good live musicians, but we were there Friday the 13th, and we love sitting in the courtyard, open breeze, etc.....my friends and I had never seen the Guitarist that performed this night before, we don't remember his name, Robert, or Roger, or Richard, we do remember it started with an "R", but once he began playing, we were BLOWN away, by the mastery of his playing, his every note conveyed a feeling of passion! we loved him!! Our plans that night were to go to another bar/karoke for drinks, after a wonderful dinner, but his playing captivated, us and we ended staying the night, until he finished playing! JUST WOW!!!!, When will he be there again? we want to invite more friends to come see him! Thank you CC for the Live music, in this case, Robert, Roger or Richard.

I went to celebrate my birthday yesterday and I couldn't have chosen a better place…read more The surf and turf burrito and plantains appetizer were to die for. My friends had mezcal and when they asked the owner for the brand because they liked or so much, they realized it is imported from Mexico and not available to buy here. The employees were super nice and sang happy birthday to me and brought a delicious red velvet cake. The put a Mexican hat on me, it was fun! The music was amazing! I wanted to get up and start dancing so bad. I am Colombian and they played Merengue which is not common to hear in LA. Even though it is far for me, it worth the drive.

Good afternoon! I wanted to share my experience at La Bamba restaurant in Burbank, California, on…read moreMay 16, 2026, where my friends and I gathered for lunch, inspired by a friend's positive memories from a previous visit. I ordered the La Bamba Special, which features slow-roasted, shredded pork seasoned with a Caribbean-style marinade and is usually served with rice and beans. I was looking forward to a flavorful Cuban-style dish, but the meal turned out to be quite unexpected. Instead, the plate included chunks of pork topped with raw red onions, accompanied by Mexican rice and refried beans, which didn't align with my expectations. Overall, the dish was disappointing and unappealing, both in flavor and in the combination of sides. I ended up eating only a quarter of it. The refried beans had no flavor, and I chose not to eat the rice because I prefer different styles. One of my friends ordered fried yuca and fried plantains. While I appreciate the effort to include these items, the yuca was quite dry and could benefit from more seasoning. The plantains, which resembled regular bananas, seemed to have too much oil. As someone who enjoys Caribbean cuisine, I believe the restaurant would benefit from focusing more on traditional flavor combinations. Mixing elements of Mexican and Caribbean cuisine can be a challenge, especially for those familiar with both; there's great potential for improvement by keeping these cuisines distinctly represented. I recommend assessing your kitchen staff; they may need training. I wanted to share some positive recommendations with family and friends about visiting this restaurant, but I recommend exploring other options for now. I hope that constructive feedback will help enhance the dining experience. Thank you!

I have not been here in years. I made a reservation for one after a day at the museum. Danny met me…read moreand he remembered my name. This was such a comfortable restaurant to spend my evening. Great place for couples, and a group of friends. Everyone in the restaurant was having a lovely time. Byron was my waiter and he was very attentive. I should say everyone was attentive. There was a woman and an older gentleman who also checked in on me. Tudor read my mind, and took my appetizer cutlery and plate, and replaced them for my entree. I loved that. When food tastes good, I dance a little in my seat with a big smile. I guess one of the patrons noticed. As he was walking out, he said you're really enjoying yourself. I really was. The Paella Marinera dish seemed as if the ocean exploded in my plate The shrimp. The prawns. The calamari. The muscles. The clams. I was so glad everything was perfectly cooked and nothing was mushy. There was seafood in every forkful. The taste exploded in my mouth,and not a bland taste anywhere. My comfort were the plants I was seated next to. I touched them to check if they were real. They were real, and they were healthy. The owners care what the restaurant looks like because the plants are healthy. These little things I notice. I had a great time at La Paella. If you love seafood with a Spanish flair, I highy recommend you make a dinner reservation at La Paella.

La Paella Spanish Restaurant has an old school feel of being plucked right out of the Iberian…read morepeninsula with red clay tiled floor, white walls, dark, stained wood with tchotchkes like Don Quixote de la Mancha. 1) The French-like bread is toasted in the oven with nice crunchy crust, warm, touch yeasty, soft interior. Especially liked their earthy, garlic scented Manteca looking spread which was referred to as Aïoli. Also, there is a salty, brined, chopped olive Tapenade. 2) Paella is their own claim to fame so I ordered the Paella Marinera/seafood. The visuals did not disappoint. Requested the Spanish Bomba rice for more "authenticity" at an extra charge. Minimum order is sized for two persons. Two extra large prawns with heads attached which allowed me to sample the tomalley/shrimp butter which is creamy with a sea scented Umami along with the body meat. Four regular, steamed, headless shrimp with sweet meat. Seven clams, but over cooked. Eight mussels firm & meaty. Soft, bright red bellpepper slices contrasted against the yellow orange rice. The saffron tinted soft rice that held a delicate seafood broth hiding micro-squid, plush white meat fish. The Socarrat/the crispy rice at the bottom of Paella pan was minimal as requested since I didn't want the rest of the rice to be too dried out. Overall, the Paella was fine. (I keep using the Paella created by an art teacher from Spain, Miguel Duran, at his home which blew me out of the water as the standard so it seems most Paellas fall short.) 2a) Vino Tinto: Honoro Vera, Monastrell, Jumilla, España is juicy plum, blackberry with hints of cinnamon, dried thyme, dark chocolate, earthy, and smooth tannins. Made from Monastrell/Mourvèdre. 3) Flan de Naranja is smooth, not too sweet accompanied by a caramel sauce with a touch of orange flavouring, slices of fresh orange. Service is muted, abbreviated, non-effusive, but acceptable. The job gets done. Overall, 3+ stars.

incredible food. outstanding service. great environment. The employees are so sweet and kind and…read morethe food is so incredible we almost ordered everything on the menu. the cheesecake truly lives up to its description, it's truly the best. Wiley was the sweetest hostess. Please come here.

Great addition to the neighborhood! Decided to try this…read moreplace based on Yelp reviews which is hit or miss lol. We loved this place. The food was delicious. Quality of ingredients superb. Flavor delicious. We cleaned our plates. The tuna crudo was some of the best tuna I've ever had, like buttah. In a sauce of chili olive oil. The mushroom coca was divine. The shrimp gamba was garlicky good. The tomato manchego tomato toast was just ok. Cheesecake light and flavorful. And the service was perfect. Shout out to Kevin who was the perfect mix of friendly and professional, and on it with refilling water, etc. Parking lot in the back $10 with lazy kid who told us to get our own car when we came out lol. Will definitely be returning . Yum.

Stop by this place with my husband. We've been looking for a new Cuban place and went by this place…read moreand decided to check it out. I'll start with the Mojito which was fantastic! Everything you want in a Mojito, fresh mint taste and not drowning in sugar. We had both chicken dishes. While they were both tasty, they weren't what we're used to for Cuban dishes. Would we good again? Yes, if I'm in the area I'd stop by. But we wouldn't make a special trip just to have it. Now the service was wonderful. They made sure we had everything we needed at all times. The location was very nice and well maintained. You can see that it would be a perfect place to enjoy some Mojitos and music at night.

La comida esta, deliciosa! The food here is sooooo delicious! Great service, very friendly, family…read moreowned business. The lady who cooks there is amazing, the food tastes like authentic homemade cuban food. I feel the same way I felt as a kid when my mom or grandma would cook homemade Honduran food, except its Cuban, I felt all warm and fuzzy inside. My husband and his sister are Cuban and they brought me here to celebrate my getting a new job I wanted, I like the set up inside, very spacious and a nice bar area. The mojito was so tasty and good too! Also the bread, omg the bread, it was fresh and soft and just so yummy. I highly recommend this place! Gracias a la cocinera por la comida, me encanto! I'm absolutely elated

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!

TOP NOTCH Puerto Rican DEEELISH! There were 6 of us who dined in and we ended up eating FAMILY…read moreSTYLE, and everyone's plate was FABULOUS. I can't wait to go back!

Mofongos is a Puerto Rican staple in LA. It's one of the few restaurants in CA that seems…read morerelatively authentic. I recently visited about a month ago. The serving sizes are large, you definitely get 2 meals out of one. The pernil was delicious, moist & flavorful. The arroz con gandules is decent for a restaurant. I'm very picky though, but it's because I have high expectations. There's nothing like abuela's rice. The tostones are huge! Out of the appetizer platter, I enjoyed the pastelillos most. Service is a bit slow here, or at least the last time I came, and it wasn't that busy. Seems like they might be understaffed. Overall, I enjoy coming to this restaurant. It's definitely a great representation of our culture & the PR staples.

I've been here a few times, and there is always a table available, the ambiance is lovely, and the…read morefood is great! They have some tables when you walk in, a bar to sit at, and outdoor seating too. They also have live music sometimes, which is always wonderful, and the lighting is well done too. Even the bathroom is cute. There was a time that my partner ordered the dish that is stated on the menu to take extra time to prepare, but it ended up coming out incorrectly and they had to redo it, so by the time it came out, my food was long gone. That's the only reason for 4-stars instead of 5. I highly recommend the Costillas Asadas (braised short ribs), the meat is juicy and delicious and it's served with mashed potatoes and veggies. Will definitely be back, and I do recommend this place to people I know!

Our Friend Vahe took us this week for a Tapas Treat to this gem on Ventura Blvd. They have been…read moreserving the valley with excellent Tapas for 20+ years. We went all the way - tried and shared most of the small tapas - croquetas, mushroom, shrimp, patatas and all the little baguette delicacies - and had a really good time. They have live music - a wonderful guitar player - on some days. If you like Spanish guitar worth checking out his dates in the place. If you care for Tapas - this is the right place. Food, service and ambiance: highly recommended.