One of our fav spots! Our family is Colombian so we're always looking for a little piece of home…read more This place always hit the spot AND today they were donating 100% of their proceeds to earthquake relief funds to Colombia. I didn't think I could love a place more! Everyone is also always so kind here and they always treat us so generously.

We came here on a Friday night and the place had a steady trickle of people…read more We got the spinach empanada, vegan plate and the bandeja paisa, which is a standard Colombian plate. The vegan plate had black beans, white rice, plantains, and a side salad. The bandeja paisa had beans, a fried egg, chicharron, steak, rice, plantain, and chorizo. The meat was perfectly grilled but the chicharron was a little tough but still good. The vegan plate had much flavor -- the beans were tasty and the rice fresh. They were very generous with the plantains. The complimentary tortilla chips and salsa were so fresh and delicious. The spinach empanada was a little tough - it was crispy but there was less spinach than I would have expected and the cheese in it wasn't really melted either. Overall the food was very fresh and delicious. Parking can be tricky bc their lot fits only 3 cars. We parked a couple blocks in the neighborhood. Front of the store parking also seems limited. Service was kind and efficient. Food came out in less than 5-10 minutes. Place is well decorated and has nice seemingly traditional decor inside.

The food was absolutely delicious and everyone working was very kind and welcoming. Would…read moredefinitely make the drive from the South Bay to eat here again

The papusas I got were ok. Place could be a little more cleaned up. It's ok. I've paid with card…read morebefore even though others say it's cash only. Some of the reviews about cash vs card are very interesting.

Once again I have to say Pablitos tacos is by far the best tacos in town. So good I had to get back…read morein line and order a second round. I'm not sure anywhere else is even close! I haven't had everything on the menu yet but it's only a matter of time.

Came in here with my wife when I saw they were on the InKind app and I was glad I did!…read moreThe place has got a fun vibe inside, with painted murals, good music, and plenty of seating. When we came in, it was moderately busy, but we got our order in quickly. There is parking out front on the street that's plentiful...not sure if they have a parking lot or not nearby. This place is interesting because it does Mexican faves like tacos and burritos and some Peruvian classics like lomo saltado. When we saw that was on the menu, we had to get it. They give a generous portion and the flavor is great. The meat was tender and the sauces take everything to the next level. I am a sucker for a good lomo saltado, and they delivered! We'll be back! Happy to have this in the neighborhood.

We were staying in the area & Gaucho Grill caught our eye since we were craving a steak meal and…read morethe reviews were impeccable! Gaucho Grill did not disappoint from the service to the food. The hostess welcomed us and although last call was approaching & a huge party was being hosted that evening, she sat us promptly and Diana, our server never made us feel rushed at all. Also, thank you to hostess for being flexible with seating us in their outside patio that had a cute ambiance. Diana and Sandra were so welcoming with their energy. Diana was very thorough when explaining the menu, which I appreciated since it was my first time dining. Although there was a large party, the food came out pretty quickly considering how busy they were. We got the skirt steak - gaucho style with ceasar salad, gaucho rice & veggies. Everything tasted amazing! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!!!

Very enjoyable and pleasant. The food was very good! The service was prompt! The ambience was…read morerelaxing.

YUM. highly highly recommend. My favorite was the…read morekanpachi/uni tostada but everything else was delicious too. The pulpo tostada was very unique in flavor. The ceviche mixto was fresh and flavorful (but you can probably get something similar at other places). Highly recommend the sparkling lemonade! It tastes freshly squeezed.

Holbox is a Michelin-starred Mexican seafood spot tucked inside Mercado La Paloma in South LA. Chef…read moreGilberto Cetina draws inspiration from the coastal cuisines of Mexico, especially the Yucatán Peninsula, combining traditional Mexican flavors with fresh Southern California and Baja seafood. Don't let the casual food-hall setting fool you -- this place serves some seriously impressive seafood! There is usually a line about 30-90min. Once you ordered, find a table and food will be delivered. I recommend to come during off peak time to avoid long wait. The mesquite-grilled octopus and tacos are always my must-order items whenever I visit. If you love seafood, there's so much to explore here, from fresh ceviche and aguachile to grilled fish and creative tacos. *Pulpo a Las Brasas - $28 Mesquite-grilled Yucatán octopus with almond pipián, cilantro rice, black beans, avocado and pico de gallo. This is one of my absolute must-orders! The grilled octopus is a highlight and a dish I would definitely come back for. *Pescado a Las Brasas - $31 Whole grilled branzino served with cilantro rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and handmade tortillas. A great option if you prefer a whole grilled fish. *Guacamole & Chips - $14 A classic starter to share while waiting for the seafood dishes. *Tostada de Kanpachi + Uni - $24 Premium Baja kanpachi ceviche topped with Santa Barbara sea urchin. A great choice for seafood lovers who enjoy more premium ingredients. *Shrimp Aguachile - $28 Raw New Caledonian prawns in spicy green aguachile, served with fried shrimp heads and avocado. A vibrant, spicy seafood dish for those who enjoy a little kick. *Ceviche Mixto - $23 A refreshing mix of wild Mexican shrimp, Yucatán octopus and halibut ceviche. *Grilled Kanpachi Collars - $20 Two mesquite-grilled Baja kanpachi collars served with cilantro rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and handmade corn tortillas. A nice alternative to the usual fish fillet. *Taco De Pulpo En Su Tinta - $8 Braised and fried Gulf of Mexico octopus with calamari ink sofrito. One of the signature tacos to try, especially if you enjoy octopus! *Smoked Kanpachi Taco - $8 House-smoked Baja kanpachi with Oaxaca cheese, salsa cruda, avocado and peanut salsa macha. A more distinctive taco with a combination of smoky, creamy and nutty flavors. *Baja Shrimp Taco - $6 Classic crispy battered shrimp with crema, mayo, salsa roja, cabbage and pico de gallo. *Baja Fish Taco - $7 Crispy battered local rockfish with crema, mayo, salsa roja, cabbage and pico de gallo. A classic Baja-style fish taco. *Scallop Taco - $9 Pan-seared Maine diver scallop with butter, x'catic salsa, caramelized onions, tomato and marinated fennel. A more elevated take on a seafood taco. Overall: Holbox is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates Mexican coastal cuisine and quality seafood. I would prioritize the mesquite-grilled octopus and make sure to try a few different tacos rather than sticking to just one kind. With so many interesting seafood preparations.

Had the best experience at La Bamba! My sister and I stopped by before heading to a show nearby and…read moreI'm so happy I did. The staff was great, super attentive and nice. The food was delicious! We loved everything we got and loved the garlic sauce they offered us. And for some reason it kept reminding me of one of those spots people go to in movies and shows. There was a lively chatter going on and smiles everywhere I loved it. The sangrias were also a hit. I definitely would make the drive to come again.

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.

I gave this place five stars because it's the first Cuban sandwich I've had in LA that reminds me…read moreof my favorite Cuban spot in Chicago. The bread was crunchy and soft, the ham was juicy, the pork was savory, and the cheese was perfectly melted. The pickles and mustard were good too. The service was good. I ordered it to go and was standing outside while I waited and the guy walked it out to me; that was nice. The ambiance, while I was in there, seemed chill and friendly. They have a parking lot and prices are very reasonable.

I came to Mambo's to try some Cuban food. Let me start by saying the staff was great! Everyone was…read morefriendly and answered any questions I had. The inside of the restaurant looks awesome, very homey and welcoming. As far as the service goes, the food came out pretty fast, so no complaints there. My mom ordered the Ropa Vieja, and I got the breaded chicken. Now, the breaded chicken itself was amazing! Nice and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and just really good overall. The rice was also amazing. Unfortunately, this is where the stars started going down for me. Both my mom's and my beans did not taste good at all. They had this weird taste, almost like they were rotten or had gone bad. We asked for new beans, hoping maybe it was just that batch, but somehow the second ones tasted even worse. The fried plantains were also disappointing. They were very dry and had almost no flavor. I was expecting a lot more from them. As for my mom's Ropa Vieja, she said it was just okay. It wasn't bad, but she definitely wasn't blown away by it. I really wanted to like the food here because everything else was great. The staff, the atmosphere, the service, and especially the breaded chicken were all fantastic. So I'm honestly torn between giving this place 3 or 4 stars out of 5. If the majority of the food had been good, I would've had no problem giving it 4 stars. But when almost half of what we ordered didn't taste good, it's hard for me to justify that. With that said, I'm giving Mambo's 3 out of 5 stars. I really hope they improve on some of the food because they definitely have a lot of good things going for them.

Hidden from the vagueness of Hollywood, Antojitos has what I would argue is one the BEST breakfast…read moreburritos in all of Southern California. The American Breakfast Burrito is jam packed with crispy hash browns, eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. Hot damn is it the epitome of deliciousness and value. Win. Win. They have some tables right outside that you can grab if you're feeling like you want to eat your decadence there. Otherwise, grab, go and be prepared for happiness :)

The Asada Fries were not it. Definitely for the caucasians…read more Tiny portion Tomato was sour Very stingy with their sauces