El Cochinito
Cuban restaurant · Silver Lake
3508 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Highlights
Family-owned Cuban eatery dishing up slow-roasted pork & other traditional eats in a modest setting.
Family-owned Cuban eatery dishing up slow-roasted pork & other traditional eats in a modest setting.
"Not only does this family-owned restaurant win the award for being the most criminally overlooked lunch spot in Silver Lake, but they also serve the best Cuban sandwich in the entire world (seriously). Plus, all of the sandwiches here, including that aforementioned Cuban, cost about $10, and their larger plates, like their ropa vieja, lechon asado, and marinated palomilla steak, cost less than $20. El Cochinito is available for takeout and delivery - call (323) 668-0737 or find them on the apps." - kat hong
"El Cochinito’s Cuban sandwich isn’t just the best in Silver Lake, or even the best in the city - according to the International Cuban Sandwich Festival, it’s the best in the world. And now, you can enjoy this award-winning sandwich from the comfort (and safety) of your own home, where you’ve been busy contemplating life’s greatest questions, like “Is Michael Barbaro cute?” and “How hard is it to cut your own bangs, really?” In addition to the aforementioned sandwiches, this family-owned restaurant is also offering plates of their slow roasted pork, arroz con leche, and tons of beer and wine. Available for takeout and delivery - call (323) 668-0737 or find them on the apps." - kat hong
"El Cochinito took a strip mall in Silver Lake and turned it into a day in Havana: there’s a light breeze on the patio, string lights sway overhead, and old regulars chit chat amongst themselves while nursing ice-cold lagers. Although there is no formal brunch menu here, this classic Cuban restaurant has tons of great food, ideal for being consumed while hungover. Their pollo empanizado - a deep-fried chicken dish served with maduros - is a standout and there’s an award-winning Cubano, plus an excellent wine and beer program." - kat hong
"El Cochinito, a Silver Lake Cuban eatery that was famous for its Cuban sandwich." - Rebecca Roland
"Restauranteur Daniel Navarro, who also owns the 35-year-old Cuban restaurant El Cochinito and the Cuban-inspired cocktail bar Bolita, purchased Café Tropical in 2019." - Cathy Chaplin
