The 16 Best Bars In DTLA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"As the name suggests, this basement bar below Seven Grand is vaguely Mexico City-themed. So expect a small room full of regulars drinking carajillos and aged mezcal while Mexican alt-rock blasts in the background. It’s a great birthday drinking spot, considering the huge pool table and arcade games, like Donkey Kong en Español. But the best part is that most drinks on the cocktail menu hover around $12, plus there’s a good Happy Hour. Come for a weeknight cocktail with a coworker who is almost your friend or a late-night drink after a show at The Regent." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins