De Buena Planta

Fun Mexican, plant-based cantina in Venice Beach! Happy Hour is until 6pm weekdays - $10 margaritas. It’s outdoors with fire pits to keep warm and a beach vibe on trendy Abbot Kinney (no view of the beach). It’s affiliated with Butchers Daughter. 🌎 Plastic-free, BIODEGRADABLE utensils and ramekins! 🅿️ Street parking

<< SUPER COOL, BUT DOESNT EXCEED EXPECTATIONS>> the place is super cool, with such an awesome concept. A Vegan pop-up mexican restaurant. Decor is superb, great vibe, friendly service, but the food was a bit disappointing and definitely overpriced. We had the tacos tray and it wasn’t really good. Drinks menu was limited, although they had good beer. The restaurant has no restrooms onsite so you have to walk to the sister restaurant Butchers Daughter across the road if in need of one, or to wash your hands.

This place is great The vibe is amazing The food is pretty darn good and the house margarita was the best not too sweet and I did get a little buzz from it! I highly recommend this place I don't know about parking cuz I walked over there from the beach, cool hip crowd but not pretentious. As Arnold Schwarzenegger once said I'll be back!

Friendly staff, delightful festive ambience, good plant-based food (but not phenomenal). Am willing to try it again. Of course, this is just a pop-up restaurant through July 2021. It is related to the Butcher’s Daughter restaurant across the street. Another very good plant-based Mexican food option is Mas Veggies which can be ordered online from most food delivery services.

Cool vibes, delicious drinks and Guacamole and chips. The place is photoshootable for Instagram and Tik Tok. Cons: 1- Restrooms are across the street at their restaurant and it usually busy. 2- You order drinks and food at the bar. 3- Expensive for the quality provided.

Very disappointing follow-up to the Butcher’s Daughter. The experience began with having us wait for 15 minutes because (they claimed) they had prior walk-ups even though it was clear that half their tables were empty. It felt shady; like that old night club tactic of creating demand through the illusion of scarcity. The service was petty bad and the food drinks were mediocre at best. And to top it off the server self-selected 35% as her tip when we got the bill! Look out for that. The outdoor set up is cool and it could be great but very poor in service.

the location was very picturesque love the lights and the decor. the food was tasty but it was over priced for the portion size... There was more spirits /alcohol on the menu then food

Pleasantly surprised by the food, better than expected. Cute setting - love the tiki hut set up. Not all areas are shaded so make sure to wear sunscreen :)

This review is ONLY for the margaritas and guac and chips, as we did not have a full meal. But wow, those margaritas will knock you off your feet! Super tasty, and super strong. They're pricey but you get a lot of bang for your buck. The guac and chips were also very good. The seating is all outdoors in a casual, backyard feeling space. A couple of the tables have built in heat lamps which is nice on a chilly afternoon. Parking is available along Abbott Kinney street and is free.

The place on social media looks active, fun, and beautiful. When we got there it was beautiful and we did have a great time. We thought the self serve QR code was cool because everyone can take care of their own tab but it turned out to be hot mess. No servers check on you to see how your doing, it took us 45 mins to get our drinks and that was because I had to flag 3 people down, when we got our drinks there was little to no ice so it felt like I was drinking a room temperature margarita. This place needs to do better or just don't hype up your social media and give terrible service/ drinks. The appetizers came out on time but don't get the Cucumbers with Tajin it was so small was def not a shareable . I give this place a .5 star if any 0 The nachos were good. I would like to come back, but we'll see

A friend of mine sent me a screenshot of pics on Instagram at De Buena Planta, so we decided to meet there this past Sunday for brunch. I arrived early and sat at the stools in front of the restaurant, waiting on my friend to arrive. Service isn't friendly and not attentive. No one asked if I wanted a drink or coffee while I waited. A girl finally asked if I wanted anything, cause I asked her a question first. I asked for coffee and she advised I to walk across the street to The Butcher's Daughter for coffee there. I know De Buena Planta is owned by Butcher's Daughter, but I found her suggestion so WEIRD and RUDE! When they do have coffee listed on the menu. WTF*** ?!? Crappy service wasn't going to ruin my vibe, as I remained excited about their plant based Mexican menu. My friend and I decided on different tacos: Gringa ($10 for 2 tacos): impossible asada, jack & cheddar cheese, pico de gallo jalapeño crema on a hard shell taco (see my pic). Desayuno ($10 for 2 tacos): Fried sunny side egg, roasted potato, guacamole, cilantro, fried shallot, on a single corn tortilla (see my pic). Mushroom Pastor ($8 for 2 tacos): with grilled pineapples, cilantro, pickled onions on a single corn tortilla. This one was my favorite and so full of flavor (see my pic). Outdoor decor is cute. I enjoyed the music bumping overhead. Parking is free in certain areas around Abbot Kinney in Venice. Food is good, whole experience and service -nah, staff needs some hospitality improvement.

To piggyback off a previous review, the only thing saving this place from a 2 star review is the ambience. Our dinner reservation was right before sunset. We spent the day at the beach lounging and working up an appetite. After checking in for our reservation, two of us who needed to use the bathroom found out the hard way that because it's a pop up, they unfortunately do not have one. There is however one you can use across the street at their sister restaurant. I had to change so I had no choice but to schlep to the other side. There was a pitcher of margarita on our table by the time I joined our party. I don't remember much of our dining experience, but I do remember all four of us being underwhelmed by the whole experience. The service was ok, but the food was meh. I would give them 2 stars, but I'm being generous since the ambiance made me feel like I was in Tulum. The highlight of my meal was the salsa that came with the tacos. And the green sauce - whatever that was.

Food options are very slim, but delicous. I would go back for a quick bite and for shopping in the area. Super cute decor, which makes you feel like you're not in Venice. Drinks were tasty too!

A server SOLD me De Burna Planta when he said the most popular taco is like "high end Taco Bell". Bold yet relatable statement. Very chill guy. Someone give that man a raise. I'm a taco truck kind of girl but can appreciate this crunchy shell taco. Outdoor vibe is great. I'd bring my Venice friends here.

De Buena Plata is such a cozy place to chill and relax! They serve Calidad beer and also make great cocktails. Love the fire pits and the interior, really keeps you warm in picturesque Venice Beach.

SERVICE - got seated in 10 minutes even though the wait was supposed to be closer to 1 hour - really nice outdoor seating area reminiscent of the beach - restrooms are across the street MENU - on the pricier side - all food is gluten free and vegetarian - dairy and nuts clearly marked - more drinks than food options FOOD - roasted corn and avocado salsa (8/10): the best of the dishes that we ordered. Creamy avocado balanced well with the freshly fried chips and crisp sweet corn. The portion was decent for the amount paid. - mushroom pastor tacos (7/10): good flavors from the sweet pineapple and acidic onion contrasting the earthy mushroom. Could have used a salsa or dip. - buena burrito (7/10): not terrible but not the best burrito I've had. I liked using lentils as the protein rather than tofu. The salsa on the side was tangy and paired well with the flavors. The portion was slightly small for $14. WOULD I GO AGAIN? Maybe for the vibe but not for the food.

De Buena Planta is the definition of don't judge a book by its cover. My coworkers and I couldn't wait to visit De Buena Planta after seeing videos of their vacation-esque outdoor patio posted across Instagram and TikTok. This pop-up restaurant and cocktail bar specializes in vegan eats and margaritas. Since it's an outdoor pop up there's no bathroom available and there's no dogs allowed on the patio. I was also surprised to learn that their cocktails aren't hand crafted, but are instead produced in mass quantities. This means that you aren't able to make any adjustments to your drink, which is really limiting since the majority of their signature cocktails are spicy. I was also surprised to learn that this restaurant is owned by the same group who runs Butcher's Daughter. BD is known for their Chef-inspired menu yet I found the Desayuno potato tacos lukewarm and incredibly underwhelming. The food and drink are nothing to write home about but the atmosphere is fun and inviting. If I were ever to return it would only be to grab a Pacifico and people watch.

The only thing that saves De Buena Planta from a 2-star review is the ambiance and the margaritas. It's a nice place to relax, very chill, and kind of like being at a beach resort....but only for 90 minutes, because that is what we were told was our table time limit. Service: we ordered all vegan tacos and were served a platter of tacos with eggs on top. Maybe not clear on the concept of vegan vs. vegetarian? Come on, this is the Westside, where half of the population claim to be vegan. Plus, we were told that this is a "pop-up" experience so there was no restroom available (had to go across the street and wait for 10 minutes) and no water for the table. We were forced to pay $5 for each Boxed Water to quench our thirst. Menu: not delicious. The guacamole was okay but the tacos themselves were flavorless. Drinks: the margaritas were great. Value: Ridiculous. Tacos, guac and margaritas for four came to over $150. Parking: All kinds of Abbot Kinney insanity but probably better than normal as the tourists still aren't back (thank you, pandemic). Final verdict: Make a reservation here, spend your allotted 90 minutes on a margarita and some guacamole, and eat dinner at any taco truck on Venice.

Okay suuuuper questionable. First things first, the food was better than I "expected". It can be because my expectations were super low from all these reviews but it is what it is. - guac & chips - not bad but super pricey - tacos - the shells taste cheap store bought but the impossible asada is not too bad - elote - kinda difficult to eat , cant share! Its legit corn on the cob Another call out, you have to pay for water and they do not have a bathroom so be prepared

I discovered my new favorite tequila at this place. It's called Mico Reposado. I had it as a shot and it was a new experience for my palette. Smooth and strong at first with a fierce finish. I also had their blanco served in their yuzu basil margarita which was on point. Citrusy and sweet. This is where the compliments ends. The following are for those with a full spectrum of flavor on their tongue (aka not white people). I ordered the quesadillas which the menu listed as having Oaxacan cheese and impossible chorizo. The chorizo was flavorful but the cheese was anything but stretchy and stringy as Oaxaca should be. The tortillas were more like thin crepes and harden like a jolly rancher as soon as they cooled down. My bb-cita ordered the gringa tacos. They lived up to their name because it appeared the hard-shelled tacos came straight from Del Taco farm to table.

Absolutely loved my first experience at De Buena Planta. First off, it's such a charming spot! You really feel like you're away and on a little vacation. I can see this being a go-to spot for some taco Tuesday on a warm summer night. Second, it's affordable and offers all vegetarian and vegan options! I'm not vegan/vegetarian yet it was still really good! I will note the avocado & corn salsa was a tad salty yet still good. Loved the gringa taco and tried the cauliflower one-- delicious! The mushroom pastor one was a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, really greatly experience. I will be back!

Given it's a pop up... I guess you need to adjust your expectations... the vibe is fun. I think what got me was the $5 box water... they don't have water to drink other than this option. Coupled with the fact there is no restroom, as soon as I finished my drink ($5 mimosa) which was nice, I left without giving the food an option.

I popped in here today as I was walking around the area and it looked super cute. I will also never say no to Mexican. I was told up front that they were out of chips, which I kind of get, but also it wasn't event 1pm yet. I was seated right away in the outdoor courtyard area. The menu was a bit limited but I ordered the spicy mango salad and the cucumber margarita. The margarita was very good, but the salad was not anything special. I also had asked for water and never received any, so docking a star for service. I would say come here for the drinks and the cute vibe, but skip the food.

Cute spot on Abbot Kinney for a quick drink - yes, be quick cause they do ask you to leave after 90 min. Overpriced as almost everything around AK. The staff was very friendly on-site. However, they were taking their sweet time. The drinks took too long and I had to get up to find a server to order the second one. I was told no dogs over the phone when I called asking if dogs are allowed. But in reality, they are allowed as that was more than one puppy when we were there.

Drinks: 3.5 stars Food: 3 stars Service: 3 stars Value: 2 stars Ambience: 3 stars So, this place is a pop up (which apparently may be around for a while) which means that they have a limited menu and no restrooms (you have to cross the street to use the parent restaurant's restroom). Had a reservation on a Sunday night, which was definitely not necessary. There seemed to be a lot of staff, but service was mixed and staff seemed to just... wander around. At times we had to flag down our server despite them walking right by us. Drinks were strong, but pricey. And it's a little odd that they have a bar, but don't have many typical cocktail ingredients (like tonic water). Had the guacamole and chips and the corn salsa. Both were tasty, but not incredible. The corn salsa was definitely the standout if the two. You're really paying a premium price for the location and the vibe here - but I don't know that I would say it's worth it. Oddly enough, most of the space heaters were also off despite it being a cold evening. They also close early on some nights - on a Sunday last call was at about 8:30 pm. I would consider coming back if I wanted to be outdoors and wanted to have a drink or two - but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Best place to have a date night and listen to music. Love all the vegan options and the drinks are to die for.

Went here with my girlfriend before the second shutdown. The place was busy but we sat outside on the barrels fairly quickly. For being vegan, I love what they have done with the food. Their drinks are really good here! I forgot what I got... I looked at the menu and couldn't find it again. Ambiance is great, and lots of beautiful people. Everyone is dressed all nice and trendy. Food is a little expensive but what do you expect from this area? I liked it because it didn't feel heavy. This is a spot that you pay for the ambiance, scenery. I wish the portions were a little bigger, but all in all... good experience.

Unsure why there are so many low reviews. The food is delicious! This is a pop-up owned by "Butcher's Daughter" across the street. The entire restaurant is outdoors. The decor is tropical and you feel like you are on vacation! Pro: -Great service! The server brought water out for our dog. -Cauliflower taco is the bomb!!! It looks like just a bunch of cauliflower but it is seasoned to perfection! -Desayuno taco is also good -Guac & chips were really good! Creamy and seasoned perfectly. -$5 mimosas on the weekends!! (11am-4pm) Con: -Dogs can only sit in front patio in the sidewalk due to the gravel in the restaurant -The front patio has barrel tables, so table room is very small (the inner restaurant in comparison has large patio style tables) -No bathroom (must go across street to Butcher's Daughter)

Manager is rude and food is disgusting ! I liked the Dj, no social distancing during covid19! Guess they have their own rules.

We passed by this clandestine alley riding bikes. Had to take a second look as the open entrance between two commercial buildings was intriguing. The outside areas and decor was simple, but pleasing. We stumbled in on a trivia game presented by a very congenial host. He was engaging and entertaining. We were fortunate to taste a delicious, Spicy Cucumber Margarita on National Margarita Weekend. Albeit, we didn't eat as we just finished a snack previously, we will definitely come back and try the food and order another margarita of course!

This is a pop up plant based restaurant by the same owner of Butcher's daughter. They do not take reservations. You can come and put your name on the wait list. We were really lucky and showed up about 20 mins before they opened on a Saturday night, got in line and got seated as soon as they opened! Virginia (manager or maitre d) came over to ask how we were doing & to enjoy our meal. She was so sweet as was our waitress and the rest of the staff. The ambiance is really beautiful, laid back and fun. As a vegetarian I was in heaven being able to order anything off the menu. Highly recommend the chips and guacamole and cauliflower tacos. The drinks were also delicious. The margarita and soft smoke were great cocktails. Highly recommend! Support your local businesses!

Stunning pop up restaurant with IMMACULATE vibes. I busted Abbott Kinney the either day in the hopes of visiting one of my favorite restaurants. After walking by De Buena Planta, I was immediately drawn in by the aesthetic and beautiful energy. They are a plant based Mexican pop up that was created by The Butchers Daughter. They offer an array of vegan and gluten free eats that are served hot, fresh and in record timing. I am utterly obsessed with their quesadilla. It is filled with vegan beef, cheese and stuffed between siete gluten free tortillas. Amazing! They also have a vast mezcal bar with endless types of tequilas for any pallet. The aesthetic is so beautiful. The entire space is outside and colorfully decorated.

I suppose the best way to begin to recommend a restaurant that serves Mexican food is to heavily judge a few items: * Tortillas * Chips * Salsa * Guacamole Oh. My. Goodness. De Buena Planta really nails these items. I actually think they really make their tortillas and chips in-house... from what my tongue is telling me... Wow!!! Food. My partner and I enjoyed the La Bomba and the Mulitas. The tacos were amazing. The Gringa and the Cauliflower Esquites were game changers. The Mulitas have me wanting to go home and make my own--so delightful. Cocktails. De Buena Planta knows how to make a proper cocktail. I had a Pear Vida Mezcalita. Such a great blend of flavors. If you are a Mezcal enthusiast, or even Mezcal curious, I highly recommend it. I really look forward to visiting you again soon. Service. The service at this restaurant is also on point. It is clear that there is a coordinated effort between the teammates in terms of ordering, serving, and removing food. There is really great energy in this place between the folks who work here and it extends outward to us. Thank you for this energy. Specifically, thank you Camille for all of your help and guidance and ensuring all of our items were veganized. Much appreciated!!! Ambiance. What a gem. In a time where dining outside has become a valued treasure, I cannot express how grateful I was to be seated in this little corner of Venice paradise. For all you have done, in so many ways, thank you De Buena Planta.

I had made a reservation for 8:30 on Cinco de Mayo. It was for a date. The restaurant had decided, even though we were 5 minutes early, to give our table up to a larger party that had arrived earlier. The host who was managing the front was incredibly complacent and unresponsive to my requests. I asked for the manager, he left the front unattended to go get her, then came back and talked to other parties without addressing me. I had to fight for his attention, to which apathetically said, "She's busy." The staff is untrained and slow. There is no customer service. And everything is overpriced. Such a shame for a venue with high potential. Might as well have gone to Butcher's Daughter across the street which will give you 5 star attention.

TLDR: White people make crappy food and label it mexican. Go to La Fortaleza food-truck next door instead. 1. Overpriced. They charge 8 dollars for yellow corn salsa. It was actually just thawed grocery corn with a hint of avocado and called it salsa. A Pacífico is $8. A vegan quesadilla is worth $14 and is tiny. 2. Bad Quality food. They also use crappy store bought tortillas for their $14 quesadillas and "homemade tacos". The tortillas had a weird chemical aftertaste and turned gummy after being out for two minutes. The non-vegan quesadillas are also served with cheddar cheese, not even Oaxaca cheese. 3. Hidden fees. There's a trend in LA restaurants that charge an additional health service fee. While I'm fine with paying it, it is listed nowhere on the menu. They also tried to charge us an "event fee." When we asked what that was, we got multiple different answers from multiple different people: it's a charge to light the fire pit; it's a charge because we had a special table; it's a charge for a large group (we were 7 people - usually when this happens restaurants automatically include an automatic tip). It is still unclear what that charge was and none of the charges are listed on the menu. They said it was on the website, but when I asked them to show me exactly where, they couldn't tell me. 4. Problematic. This place is very problematic. I am Mexican and was almost insulted by the everything this place represents. Their menu uses images of different pre-hispanic and indigenous cultures because they think that's Mexican or because they think it makes it look more authentic. Maybe this is to be expected from a white owned company. The menu was also plagued with mistakes in Spanish grammar. Anyone who has ever taken 2 weeks of Spanish in 4th grade would know about noun/adjective agreement. Though the place looks nice, I'm sure there are way better options in Venice to get a drink and a good picture for instagram. The food was cardboard and rubber. If you want good Mexican food, just go next door to La Fortaleza Food truck which is Latino-owned and serves actual food.

Lovedddd de buena planta. I am a huge fan of their sister restaurant, butchers daughter, so I couldn't wait to try this pop up! My friends and I came for happy hour and it was sooo worth it, I think each taco was like $3. The food was surprisingly good, keeping in mind it comes from a food truck. We ordered tacos and the elote. Wasnt mind blown by any means but still very solid! The ambiance is insane, such great vibes, colorful and picture perfect! Great service as well. Would I come back? Yes!! But only for happy hour. I wouldn't pay full price for the food and drinks, don't think it's worth it Things to keep in mind 1. They do not serve water, you have to buy it, I believe it's $5 2. There's no bathroom, you have to go across the street to butchers daughter 3. Parking is pretty easy find, you may have to pay at a meter

This place is so cute! They did a good job on the decor and it made you feel like you are in Mexico. We didn't make any reservation and went in to put our name around 4 and the wait was about 1 hour. Scanned the menu on phone and got seat down. The service was slow and we were wondering if it's a casual place that we supposed to go up and order our food or someone will come to take our order. While we were thinking about it, a guy came to take our order with a device. We ordered a couple taco dishes, a vegan ceviche and a elote corn and a quesadilla for our kid. We waited for so long for our drinks and food order, so we reached out to someone and noticed our order was a little wrong, but the girl fixed it for us and our order came right after we talked to her. The food is vegan/vegetarian, but it's very fresh and flavorful. They don't give you any water; you could either drinks or box water. The girl came back and check on us and helped us check out and gave us a discount due to their mistakes and delay. Prices here are not too overwhelming! It's overpriced, but you are at a hip spot, so kind of expected.

More like De Mal Planta. They know this place is subpar I mean COME ON. From the outside It's so cute and just draws you in, then once you're seated and have already ordered drinks and guacamole you finally get a look at the menu and realize...there is no menu. They have like 4 meal options and they're all cold "for their summer vibe". As if, in the summer we don't eat warm prepared meals??? 2 subpar margaritas, a tiny serving of chips and guac later we are out $44 and still hungry. Just don't go here unless you like paying for air. 1 star bc our waiter was cool and 1 star for ambiance.

My girlfriend took me here on a date, and I would definitely recommend! The ambiance and atmosphere were beautiful, surrounded by real plants and lots of green. The food was really good, and is considered "plant forward" which is vegetarian/vegan. The first item we got was the Barbacoa Tacos which you would have thought was real meat! It was delicious The other entree item we got was the "Flor de la Calabaza" which was squash blossom masa, and to be honest this was the only item I would not recommend... I did not really taste the squash or any taste other than the cheese. It was basically a dry tortilla with cheese, and I would much rather have had a regular quesadilla than this... The last item we got was the "Nachos Del Jardin." This was the HIT! So tasty and flavorful. Also this was the largest dish we got for the best price. We got it without chorizo which was still great, but I recommend trying the chorizo for added flavor and sustenance. Service was good! We had a nice waiter, but he let us know we could order on our phone which we did, and it made it easy to pay and leave our tip without waiting too long. I also got the draft beer which was good too! We sat in the "Greenhouse" which was inside/outside underneath a beautiful greenhouse inside of the restaurant. Ambiance 10/10. Food 9/10. Service 9/10. Price 7/10. $18 for two tacos was a little steep in price in my opinion. Definitely recommend for drinks or a cute date night!

Cute vibey place. The tacos were vegan and soo yummy. I would highly recommend this for happy hour (4-6pm) One margarita was plenty for me... still can't believe we made it through that pitcher LOL. The staff is also great at accommodating when your order comes in late. Thanks for taking care of us :)

I am LAUGHING at how bad this place is. I still cannot get over how they thought this was good enough to send out to our table. If I wanted Walmart taco shells filled with shitty Kraft shredded cheese and burnt beef I'd let my step mom cook for me. This is TRASH. This restaurant makes me embarrassed to be from Los Angeles. Do you know how hard it is to f* up a taco??? Well congrats to Not Buena Planta, they managed to succeed at that difficult task. I would have asked for my money back but the waiter was so high and so slow, I would have never left this wretched place.

Very cute pop up restaurant. It's an absolute treat for vegans. Fun ambience and good food. People have complained a lot of the service so we went in with low expectations on that front. The service was slow for sure but hopefully that will improve soon. We got all the tacos ! They were all good, the mushroom being my fav followed by the impossible. The cauliflower and egg one were good too. The avacado corn dip was refreshing. I readily liked their salsas, from the hot to the verde. The gluten free churro was so delicious !! And absolute treat. One thing I wouldn't re-order is the quesadilla, not bad but nothing special. $5 mimosas on weekends till 4pm is great. Make sure to use the restroom at butchers daughter since they don't have one here. I'm going back here soon !!

For the Silverlake location!!! Lovely evening in the Cantina tonight! My husband and I have dined at the restaurant several times and tonight we made a res in their bar space, the Cantina. When we arrived, we were confused to see the main patio dining closed down but when we walked into the side door to the Cantina the energy was lively but not overwhelming. It had a warmth to the space, clearly everyone inside was happy to be there. People were huddled in their own groups and we took two chairs at the bar instead of sitting at one of the tables nestled against banquets that line the walls. We made the right choice. We were served by a delightful bartender named Sammy, who knew the deep menu offerings of mezcal and guided us through the bar menu of small plates. We loved the food we ordered, from the pickled veggies that we used to scoop up the homemade guacamole (their chips were delicious too) to the chayote fries that were similar to a squash, fried and served w a maple aioli we were obsessed with. The Gringa Tacos that were a take on a crumbled burger (Impossible) w cheese, pica de gallo and cabbage were delicious. The apps and tacos were plenty for us. They paired beautifully with our mezcal margaritas. Sammy told us they had suggestions if we wanted to try some sipping mezcals and once we had our first round of margs, we tried a few to sip. Sammy recommended different Agua del Sol mezcals and they did not disappoint. Sammy walked us through the differences in the taste, where they hit on the palette and how they would linger. It was fun to hear their thoughts and try the different bottles out. We wrapped up our night with a plate of churros, paired with a side of warm Mexican chocolate to dip into. Perfection. This was an fun evening with wonderful staff who elevated the delicious meal into a special night. Do check out the Cantina! We were told the main patio will be opening back up in March with some redesigned seating in that area. Again, we've eaten there multiple times. The outdoor patio food, drinks and kind staff brought us back but the seating was never very comfortable. Looking forward to them nailing that down and cementing a space our neighborhood will enjoy for years to come. Salud, Sammy!

Cute Tulum plant based restaurant pop-up experience created by The Butcher's Daughter across the street! I was sad working at my desk in a room casted by the weird orange filter. I was thinking about blue sky and sea breeze. Then, an email pop up with an invite to go to Venice Beach for a pop up! Really love how they pulled everything together to make it ready for the opening. We all standing with great anticipation and even passerby would ask what it was we were waiting for. Perhaps creating happiness and anticipation for food lovers is the A game these days for the F&B business. Thank you for all these, I had a great time, my face still stuck with a big smile while getting stuck on 405 North bound.

Stopped by for a quick drink at this outdoor restaurant (with socially distanced seating) that serves tasty margs. Tropical plants, fire pits, good service, and a DJ that played good music but a bit too up beat/loud. Nobody is coming here to rage, lay off the techno and stick to poolside/chill tunes. This place is also affiliated with the Butcher's Daughter across the street. If you like that restaurant, you will like this new establishment as well. If you want to get in, show up 20 mins before opening. You put your name on a list otherwise. They enforce their COVID policy which is good. Every table gets a 1.5 hour limit. Habanero marg - 8/10 Yuzu marg - 8/10 OVERALL - 8/10. Good margs, TULUM vibes, but the DJs need to lower the decibels.

Absolutely loved the vibes here! Super cute setting. The tacos were mediocre and desperately needed seasoning, but the mimosa was great! I have a feeling this was a one off dish that missed the seasoning, so I'd still come back to try something else. This place was too cute to have mediocre food! Lol I forgot what my friend ordered, but she said hers was good.

I'm bummed to write this one, the outdoor seating area is so cute, service was great, but my margaritas were just meh. It's such a cool place with colorful and pretty decor but I came for the margaritas and was really disappointed by the lack of flavor. It basically tasted like a sugar bomb was dropped in margarita mix, tried a spicy one and it wasn't any better. We will come back to try the food another time, but if you are looking for a good margarita, this isn't the spot.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS: Quick Preface: 1. I rarely publish any reviews at all.... 2. Most of the times, I could care less for the service if the food is (genuinely) good. It is hardly under my radar, so here it goes: -- I went to have dinner with my vegan friends for a birthday day. I have learned to appreciate and even be curious about vegan food thanks to them, so I was all in for the experience of a restaurant I've never been to before. But my instinct hit...and there it was: it turns out "DE BUENA PLANTA" (supposedly) has one of the Unicorns of Mexican cuisine in LA: Delicious OAXACA CHEESE as the main ingredient of a tasty-sounding quesadilla. Being the hopeless romantic that I am, I still think someone is going to be able to pull of Oaxacan Cheese somewhere in this city. I have given up so many times because I've come to the conclusion that, in order to make real Oaxaca cheese, you probably need questionable methods and the type of milk that could be considered illegal by the USDA (read about the raw milk raid that happened in Venice a few years ago, it's a trip). "Guelaguetza" in K-town doesn't have it, Enrique Olvera's overrated "Demian" doesn't either, nor the sadly now-defunct "Valle" across the street. To those who don't know, Oaxacan Cheese is a type of very elastic white string cheese that, when very good, has a slightly creamy texture and it never resembles those crappy sticks from the supermarket -- It is really a delicacy. And there are a bunch of imitations that just look like it but taste like the unholy spawn of a candle, a Twizzler, and a rubber band. But I think "hey, maybe I'll win the lotto today.....maybe DBP goes against the grain, maybe, just maybe, a genuine chef truly takes risks and knows what good Mexican food tastes like." Maybe I'll just order a $12 quesadilla instead of any other item on the menu, because it'll contain the yummy white gold that Oaxacan cheese. Drinks are poured, the salsa is good,... the anticipation builds up... AND THERE SHE IS: My glorious quesadilla, very much ready to be devoured by yours truly...in all it's glorious (wait....)...YELLOW? ORANGY? (Gasp) GOEY uhm GOOD..NESS(?).. - WHAT THE ACTUAL F - This is not Oaxacan cheese, this is not even a sh**ty knockoff. This is your oh all so reliably bland piece of GRINGO CHEDDAR. You know which kind... the one that is shredded over Taco Bell or Tito's. I quickly ask the waitress (who was a darling, btw) and point out that this is not Oaxacan cheese, it is not even a similar variant. (I kid you not - Gator Loki would be appalled). She KNOWS, and nervously tells they "just changed the menu" and that Oaxacan cheese should not be listed on it. I guess she noticed my disappointment, so she kindly offered to talk to the manager and ask about it (take that, Karen). And so, the manager (that I never asked for) is summoned to try to solve this cheesy glitch in the Matrix. "WHAT DOES SEEM TO BE THE PROBLEM,SIR? - she asks visibly annoyed.... I point out the obvious. To which she says AGAIN that "the chef changed the menu and that they are trying new things" (I guess in an alternative reality you call yourself chef if you melt slabs of Lucerne in between a flour tortilla). "Well, this is not what I ordered,"- I politely reply - "This is like if you ordered a burrata and were given a big old ball of stinky blue cheese instead -- This is not real Mexican food." - GET READY--- She replies "WE NEVER CLAIMED TO SERVE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD, IN FACT , WE USE TACO SHELLS LIKE TACO BELL!" Let's sit on that for a moment..... THE MANAGER of a bougie restaurant (which is, in turn, part of the also uber snobby BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER), in the middle of Abbot Kinney - one of the most expensive and exclusive streets in all LA- just compared the venue to a fast-food chain that CLEARLY has more pride in their food than they will ever have. She did this instead of, you know, apologizing or maybe offering to switch the item, or comping the plate......just good ol' decency and customer service, you know?. It is a $12+Tax+Tip quesadilla with less quality than Chipotle, for Christ sake! In 15+ years in LA up and down in the restaurant scene, I had never experienced anything like this. But it was already awkward for my friends ...so I had to let it slip. So thank you, Yelp. So now you have been warned, go to Taco Bell instead. At least you know what you'll be eating.

One of the coolest patios in Los Angeles. Great vibe, it feels like you're beachside. Vegetarian Mexican food that actually tastes great. Drinks are good and kinda strong which I like. Great place to stop for margaritas and tacos. No bathroom but they own a restaurant across the street that lets you use their bathroom.

5/5 with the caveat that we only had margaritas! We came during happy hour (4-6), when margaritas are $10, the sun is setting and lights/music are filling the air. The ambiance is unmatched in this outdoor pop-up - it's the perfect setting for good drinks and conversation, especially amid covid. They also have outdoor heaters to keep you warm! Unfortunately the drinks are pre-mixed, so they can't be personalized, but those drinks are STRONG and tasty. Recommend this place for the romantic and uplifting vibes!

I had a great time here with my fiancé on October 17, 2020. Was looking forward to checking this spot out as we live in the valley, so coming to Venice is always a nice treat. Okay so let's start with first impressions. We came on a Saturday night at around 5:30pm, and they were already at max capacity which is to be expected for these types of things, so advise to get there when they open at 3 pm. FYI: seating preferences cannot be guaranteed, so this means you could sit on the street or in the cute pop up experience. The gentleman at the front door was very well put together and attentive. He could have done a better job though at explaining how things work while still making guests feel welcomed, there was a long wait over 1hour ++ so be prepared to walk around. There are tons of cute shops and eateries to check out nearby the restaurant, so while we waited we had a drink outside at a place down the street until our table was ready. They will send you a text so keep your phone nearby and ringer on. The gentlemen at the door was super cool when we got back, in all honesty working the door of a new place on the weekend during the pandemic can't be easy. Now let's get to the food. The tacos were lackluster. Although everything looks good, the taste was nothing to write home about. The Desayuno taco was the best but even then, it should be served at brunch time not dinner. I could not eat the other two tacos after trying one bite because they were not to my liking (flavor bleh). I spoke with the maître d' and told her she should change the tacos to something different like cauliflower and I think they did now :) For a pop up eatery I was definitely expecting some delicious tacos so I had to tell her. The corn was amazing, the cocktails were amazing, and so was the tortilla dish which I also believe they changed. Anyhow the vibe there was great, hopefully they have less influencers next time I go as the table of girls next to us were loud and complaining about their comps and it was not cute. I'd go back for photos and to try the new menu, but I would make sure I'd get there early to avoid the dramas and long wait.

I was super excited about this pop-up as I'm vegetarian and a huge fan of Mexican food, but it was all pretty disappointing. The tacos were bland and dry, the huevos rancheros weren't very good and had a strange flavor, and the margarita was below average. I really don't know how you mess up a basic margarita The only thing me and my party liked was the cheese & egg quesadilla. Some things to be aware of since it's a pop-up: 1) They don't have a restroom (you have to walk to Butcher's Daughter down the street) 2) Their utensils are WOODEN (gross) 3) They may be out of what you want (we ordered the chips and salsa, but they ran out and said it would be a 20min wait for more) 4) You can't really make modifications to the food. The margs are pre-mixed, and the food's already pre-portioned out and isn't coming from a typical kitchen. 5) Menu and portion sizes are smaller. 6) They don't have a phone number. We wanted to adjust our reservation, but the online system wasn't letting us, and email took too long to reply for it to be helpful. We won't be back. There are just too many places with just as cute of an atmosphere and wayyyy better food and drinks. But I will say the servers were very nice, so they get props for that!

Stumbled upon this while shopping on abbot kinney. Was waiting for a dinner reservation on venice but had time to spare to grab a snack and a drink before. We caught happy hour which is a great deal! Had the gringas taco, spicy margarita. Both good but LOVED the guac with cotija on yop. Im a meat eater and highly recommend. Very cute decor, too bad it was cold and gloomy but the heaters were STRONG.

Food is whateve's. Drinks are a bit better. Go for the pretty atmosphere created and save the real food for somewhere else.

Please see Camille, shes an amzing server. The food is so delish and the service just as good. Thank u

I had such an awesome experience here and would love to come back soon. The hostess allowed me to sit even though my whole party wasn't there - which was very nice of her to do! They provided chips and guacamole free of charge which was very sweet. The salad I got was easily veganized which I appreciated. It was so delicious - I loved the fried jalapeños. I saw some yelp reviews before complaining they didn't provide water, but they do provide water now and I was appreciative of that! It's great they listen to customer feedback. The ambiance was beautiful, and paying at the end of the meal was very easy on their handheld card swiper device. They easily split up our bill. 5/5 stars!

Came here a few weeks ago with friends. They don't take reservations, and on a Sunday, we waited approximately 45 minutes to an hour for a table. The space they've created is nice and our servers were friendly. All food comes from a food truck. They don't serve tap water, so you either have to buy boxed waters or Tapo Chico (they were all out the night we went) with your meal. They were also out of the desayuno tacos and a couple other menu items the night we went, which was upsetting. We really liked the grilled cauliflower tacos and the elote. The squash tacos were ok. As someone who doesn't eat meat, I enjoyed the food, but my friends were not impressed. All in all, not worth the wait, there's better places to check out on and near Abbot Kinney.