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"Old-school El Cid is still unknown to many, and that’s what makes it special. Walk through the standalone doorframe right along Sunset, then down a steep staircase, and you’ll pop out on a patio you’ll never want to leave. With two separate levels and black-and-white movies projected on the walls, this place works well for a quick nightcap after a date. There’s also a proscenium theater inside with a dinner-and-a-show setup that runs every Saturday and Sunday night, plus decent enough Spanish food to keep your friend group happy. Once the show is over, grab another cocktail from the bar and take the party outside." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins, cathy park