Three Flames LA

Three Flames LA - Review - Westchester - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The first thing you’ll see when you walk into this old-school mongolian barbecue spot near LAX is a hulking circular grill. And while it’s fun to watch noodles tossed around on the flat-top, don’t get distracted—you’re here for mariscos. Three Flames was recently taken over by one of the founders of Tacos Puntas Cabras and Mirate, and though the stir-fries remain on the menu for legacy reasons, seafood is the highlight. Tacos come stuffed with satisfyingly deep-fried slabs of fish or shrimp, and colorful tostadas are piled high with sweet scallops. The mash-up concept is a bit disjointed—there are also a few burgers on the menu—but the impressive ingredients make it work. Stop by for a coctel the next time you’re picking someone up from the airport or catching a flight. photo credit: Three Flames Mongolian BBQ Food Rundown Mongolian Grill Pick your meats, then watch them get flung around with noodles and veggies at the big griddle up front. The final product doesn’t quite live up to the performance though: the noodles are sparse, and it’s seasoned like something from a hotel buffet line. photo credit: Cathy Park Mixta Tostada Loaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, scallops, and shrimp, this peppery tostada feels like it’s about to collapse at any second. It doesn't though, and holds together well enough to remind you of how great ceviche can be when every ingredient pulls its weight. photo credit: Cathy Park Tacos It’s wise that Three Flames dropped “Mongolian BBQ” from its name, because these tacos are the specialty now. They come with a choice of fried fish, shrimp, or scallops—beer-battered beauties with crispy shells and plump innards. They’re dressed with slaw and a scoop of guacasalsa, but add some of their fiery pineapple habanero salsa, too. photo credit: Cathy Park Beef Burger This is an OK burger—nothing particularly memorable about it. That said, there’s a well-known In-N-Out five minutes away, so if you come here just for a burger, we can’t help you. photo credit: Cathy Park" - Cathy Park