Alma
Mexican restaurant · Fairfax District ·
Upscale Mexican restaurant with tacos, cocktails, and patio
![Alma by Jessica Rather [Courtesy image]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/eZs1FAqszSMdXdO-O2Scy6bU_RM=/0x0:500x647/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:500x647):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19593514/JessicaRather_AlmaxBrettCooper.jpg "Alma by Jessica Rather [Courtesy image]")
Upscale Mexican restaurant with tacos, cocktails, and patio
"The Grove seems like an unlikely place to find well-excused modern Mexican food, but Alma is a surprise in all the best ways. Mexico City’s Grupo Hunan took over the former Dominique Ansel space in the heart of one of Los Angeles’s most touristy locations, opening a destinations for pan-regional Mexican dishes like carnitas tacos, queso fundido, flautas, and enchiladas. Head over on the weekends for a brunch offering dishes like huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and huevos con chorizo. If looking for a quicker bite, Alma also operates a taqueria and marketplace on the ground floor. Book a table through Resy." - Rebecca Roland
"A modern Mexican restaurant located at The Grove in Los Angeles, serving creative dishes in a lively atmosphere." - Matthew Kang
"Another day, another restaurant trying to make the massive, two-story space next to the parking lot elevators work. The latest contender is Alma, a fancy Mexican restaurant run by a successful Mexico City restaurant group. We haven’t eaten anything here that’s truly bad, but nothing is memorable enough to warrant having a full meal here. The free chips and salsa are surprisingly good, however, and the bartenders will pour you a well-made margarita, so we recommend using this place to grab a drink and snack at the bar before meeting a date at the AMC." - brant cox
"Alma is one of the few places in LA that really celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine. The tacos are real tacos from Mexico. It's this two-story concept. On the ground floor, you have a walk-up taqueria and a marketplace that sells all these imported Mexican novelties. They do hand-pressed tortillas. And on the second floor, you can do super fine dining. They serve up more of a fusion, a Southern California twist on Mexican cuisine—kind of the equivalent of what Tex-Mex would be, but Californian. It's just such a fun, easy lunch. I have to go all the time just because they really do have the best tacos." - brennan carley
"This tiny bar along Virgil Avenue specializes in cider and co-ferments from around the world. Slip into a booth in the dark blue interior, or grab a seat at the bar, and pore over the extensive list of choices available by the glass, or the bottle. If unsure of what to order, don’t be afraid to ask — the bartenders here are generous with their knowledge and are happy to pour tasters. During colder months, look out for the hot spiked cider on the menu." - Rebecca Roland
