Encanto Restaurant

Restaurant · Los Feliz

Encanto Restaurant

Restaurant · Los Feliz

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2121 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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"Los Feliz's newest wood fire Baja coastal kitchen is here! From fresh ceviches to charred asada, Encanto is the perfect staycation destination to relax and enjoy a meal & margaritas with your amigos. Indulge in a cocktail, or select from an array of tequilas and agave spirits for an enchanted evening on Hillhurst. ¡Bienvenidos a Baja!"  

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2121 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Get directions

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2121 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Get directions

+1 323 741 0140
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"​​Encanto is a new Mexican restaurant in Los Feliz that feels like a secret basement party. Although only in their soft launch phase, when we stopped here on a random Friday, the dining room was buzzing, mezcal was flowing, and a whole giant fish found its way to our table. Encanto manages to walk the line between lots of energy, and enough room to feel comfortable—they have a huge indoor space on Hillhurst, but leave a ton of space between tables so you never feel too close to anyone. The menu is short and compact, full of crunchy caesar salads, lamb neck supplied by McCall’s Meat & Fish Co. next door, and sweet potatoes drenched in fermented hot sauce. Come here before a late-night showing at the Los Feliz 3, or stop in for a drink with a date or lover. It’s the kind of place that feels completely alive—a.k.a. exactly the kind of place Los Feliz needs." - Kat Hong

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"Los Feliz Mexican restaurant Encanto is ready for a bigger reveal, with plans for a grand opening party on Thursday, September 8 to show off the fully realized food-and-drink menu and the finished dining room." - Farley Elliott

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"Encanto offers DIY tacos and a variety of tequilas and mezcals." - Farley Elliott

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Desiree “Dez 'The Pharoah'” Glover

Google
This place wins my heart.....set brunch amount, all you have to do is select your main entree and they do the rest. The frozen Paloma was absolutely a delightful way to start off the meal. Then the brunch appetizers were completely refreshing, well served and scrumptious! The meal itself wasn't the feature but it was still good 👍 Ambiance was ideal....DJ was solid & ON POINT. Service was exceptional and very efficient. We plan to return....FOR SURE!!! 😃

Nicolás Tolnay

Google
Drinks and food are pairing gracefully! Tequila and mezcal, blending with the nice smoky smell from the grill, which is very inviting. Very well put together. Tried a couple items that were solid good. Service is kind and attentive. Interesting wines from Mexico, great to try new pairings.

D E

Google
A great spot we sort of happened across in Los Feliz. Very comfortable bar, tons of indoor seating, and eight or so outdoor tables. Skyduster beer on tap and and amazing pre-mix $10 margarita which is one of the best I've had! Great serving staff with just the right amount of chill to availability ratio! They are an Ensenada style grill, so lots of seafood offerings, but they have tacos and Heather Mexican food too.

Diana Chang

Google
¡Bienvenidos a Baja! Encanto, located in Los Angeles’ Los Feliz neighborhood, is the home of the viral $10 Margarita (this price will NEVER change) and it doesn’t stop there. ✨With a relaunched wood fired Baja Mexican menu, you will have your choice of incredibly flavorful coastal delights, from ceviches to charred asada✨ Escape the daily grind for a moment and enjoy a drink.. and more! We had: 🍹Encanto Margarita aka the $10 Margarita (tequila, lime, agave, sea salt), 🍸Local Favorite (gin, passion fruit liquor, orgeat, lemon), 🦪Baja Oysters (Granny Smith apple mignonette), 🦞Frutos Del Mar (baja-marinated spiny lobster, scallops, red snapper, grilled vegetables), 🌽Grilled Street Corn (sweet corn, cotija, lime crema, tajin), 🍰Tres Leches Cake (tequila infused syrup), Churros (chocolate & dulce de leche), 🍮Flan

Paul You

Google
I came here for my last meal in LA before I move overseas. My roommate, who is not one for major fanfare toward food, raved to me about this place. Wanting Mexican food, I decided to give this place a try and my goodness. Every. Single. Dish. Was amazing. Their red salsa that comes with the chips appetizer was the best salsa I’ve ever had. Loved their swordfish taco. I LOVED the ambience, fun date night vibes. AND they have parking. I feel like it’s just a matter of time before this place blows up. GO NOW.

Ram Ambatipudi

Google
Nice Mexican restaurant in the Los Feliz neighborhood in LA. The restaurant had great ambiance and attentive service. We had an assortment of vegan and vegetarian sides, including flautas (made vegan), beans, rice, and fingerling potatoes. The dessert options included vegan sorbets and vegetarian churros.

Arus Tee

Google
Love their fun cocktails and delicious food. The restaurant has a laid-back retro vibe that I can appreciate. Just great! The presentation on everything is on point and appetizing. Some of my personal favorites are the tacos (especially the mushroom - YUM), fingerling potatoes, and chips/salsa/guacamole. Shout out to bartender TJ for the friendly and attentive service!

Audrey Jung

Google
The flautas were devoured before I could snap a pick for this review! My absolute favorite! Guacamole and chips were scrumptious. We tasted all the tacos...love the Swordfish and Rojas best! Save room for the stuffed church's and tasty gelato! Service was top knotch! Manager helped ensure accessibility for our senior citizen diners, and servers kindly kept pouring water. Ambiance is dark, great tunes, too. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Kenneth E.

Yelp
Came here for a birthday and it was a great time. Service was great! After we finished our chips the server brought out more. The margaritas were a little on the sour side but for $10 all day it really can't be beat. The branzino was flavorful and the skin was perfectly crispy. The potatoes were a must have! The sauce they come in is so good! The street corn was amazing. It melted like butter in my mouth. The oysters were good but not the best. They were a little fishy for me. The flan they brought at the end was so nice and delicious. The place is a touch loud so might be hard to have a conversation but the decor is great. Overall a very cool place! Would come back for a special occasion again!

Wassim K.

Yelp
Food was top quality and service was super casual and friendly. A bit pricey but totally worth it. They got great cockatiels too .. definitely recommend

Lauren S.

Yelp
Looking for a brunch spot that feels like magic? Encanto in Los Feliz is your next go-to! From fresh, locally sourced ingredients to Mexican-inspired flavors, this place brings all the charm. Their brunch menu is full of delicious options like fluffy chilaquiles, churro French toast, and flavor packed breakfast burritos. don't miss out on their craft drinks too! They also had a long list of mocktails as well which I loved. We loved that there was tons of street parking too in the area. Highly recommend!

ange v.

Yelp
We visited Encanto for dinner on a Saturday night before heading to a concert at the Greek Theatre. There's a small free parking lot behind the restaurant, plus plenty of metered street parking nearby. The decor was beautiful, and we were warmly greeted by the friendliest host. Drinks: Just to note that the $10 margaritas are on tap! * The espresso martini with tequila was fantastic. * The Cactus Blossom was sweet but packed a punch. * The tequila old fashioned was easily one of the best I've had. Food: * The ceviche sampler was amazing, though I wish they provided more chips. * The bone-in carne asada was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious, but again, I could've used more tortillas. The salsa was flavorful but not spicy. * The roasted potatoes were incredibly savory and mouthwatering--definitely a must-order! Service: 9/10. Our server was extremely attentive (maybe a bit too eager--she nearly took my plate while I was still eating!), but she had a fun, upbeat energy. Overall, I'd highly recommend Encanto for a date night or a fun dinner with friends. It's on the pricier side, but the food is great, and the atmosphere really enhances the experience. While it may not be the best food in LA, the vibes definitely make it worth a visit if you're in the area. I don't think I would drive out of my way though.

Benjamin S.

Yelp
Encanto was an upscale, enjoyable dining experience. The food was quite on point, the ambiance was wonderful, and the service was top-notch. Overall I highly recommend Encanto if you're looking for an upscale, high quality meal. I will not that if you're looking for a "standard" Mexican food menu, this is not the place for you so just take a look at the menu before going there. FOOD: we got the pork fajitas, blue corn tortillas, and roasted cauliflower. The meat was cooked perfectly and very tender. The tortillas were just perfect. And the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the carrot puree with the cauliflower. AMBIANCE: the restaurant has a great upscale ambiance. It was a bit loud in the restaurant during peak times so we actually sat outside but the tables/etc were very nice even being outdoors. SERVICE: really great! The server made everything happen perfectly. The food came out quick. And only one time did our water not get filled quickly. But overall they did a great job of refilling/having attentive service considering we were one of the furthest tables from the inside (so they wouldn't see that our water was empty by just walking by) and would have to intentionally check (I also tend to drink a lot of water).

Nelinda B.

Yelp
We recently visited Encanto for a date night on a Friday, and it was such a fun experience. For starters. the ambience was incredibly charming and very trendy as you would expect from this area. We started with a couple of glasses of wine and shared a couple of appetizers before sharing a main course. The food was absolutely delicious Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch; our server was attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. Overall, I highly recommend Encanto for a great night out. Whether you're there for a special occasion or just a casual dinner, you're in for a treat.

Shelia D.

Yelp
Home of the $10 margarita, Encanto is bringing wood fire Baja coastal deliciousness to LA! Love the upgraded new interior. It's so vibrant and chic. They take their margaritas very seriously. They were so refreshing with a great kick to it. We were told they serve pristine oyster and I couldn't agree more! They were quite palatable. When you go, you must upgrade your guac to the fancy guacamole. The roasted lobster & chorizo on top were brilliant additions. Their Ceviches were fabulous, especially the Roja and leche de Tigre. So fresh with a vibrant citrus tang. Then the main star, Frutos Del Mar. It included lobster, scallops, red snapper and grilled veggies. This was simply phenomenal. Perfectly charred, tender and infused with a robust smokiness. We had to end our dinner on a sweet note, their tres leches take with infused tequila syrup was so unique and their churros were crispy on the outside with a soft doughy center. irresistibly tasty! Shout out to Ruben and Grant for being so hospitable and friendly. Great service! From fresh ceviches to charred asada, Encanto is the perfect destination to relax and enjoy a meal & margaritas with your amigos

Alisa K.

Yelp
This place gets better and better. The revamp has been amazing for Encanto and the food has become INSANELY amazing! Service is also superb, with amazing staff who always make sure you're having a great time.

Sanaz K.

Yelp
The spicy margarita was fantastic. It was very delicious and strong. Took off stars because I'm disappointed they changed their menu. They used to have a great caesar salad here and a different recipe for the flautas. The flautas no longer include shishito peppers. Additionally, they only have drink items on the happy hour menu now, and eliminated all the food items from there. When I showed up at 5pm on a Saturday it was virtually dead. There were only 4 patrons in the entire restaurant but many staff working. I hope the new business model is working out for them, but I won't be going back here.

Jeff M.

Yelp
Plenty of free residential street parking. That cannot be underestimated in LA. Prices are average for this area, so not cheap, but not crazy expensive. Ambience is great for dates or small groups. It's in a walk-able area with bars and ice cream places. Food is kind of heavy, but tasty. Decent portion sizes. I'll come back again.

Julia C.

Yelp
One of the best experience's I've had in a long while. I was skeptical about the prefix brunch menu. Nope it was incredible. Service was good. Love the style inside and the circular bar. The best French toast I have never had! DJ Niko was fire. We will be going back soon.

Ray B.

Yelp
Well, LA, I guess it must be you! In the last 5 years, I don't believe I've had a bad meal anywhere in Los Angeles - from the dusty corner joints in the hood, to the well established restaurants like Encanto. Like most places in LA, the food is excellent, coupled with great service - and is reasonably priced. Encanto serves some of the best elevated Mexican food I've had in a long time. Their branzino is the best! BB

Alexandra B.

Yelp
Tested out this newer restaurant with some friends the other night and was really satisfied. The highlights would be the Iberico Pork Fajitas and my Mango Slushy cocktail. The servers were extremely attentive and friendly and the restaurant does offer some outdoor seating as well. It was a very relaxing place to have a leisurely girls dinner and I would definitely go back to try more menu offerings.

Mikhail N.

Yelp
We had an AMAZING birthday dinner for our friend at Encanto. The drinks are dangerously good. The food and service was top shelf. It's a fantastic choice for a fun date night.

Linia B.

Yelp
Overall this place was nice to try for the first time Drinks were good specially the aviation The hostess was very friendly and nice Ambiance was good, if you sit in the lounge area you can see both the street & the bar Wish there were more food options than just the steak, chicken, & fish!

Rose Lyn C.

Yelp
My friends and I came here for Happy Hour. It's from 4-6 pm (see photo of menu). We all found street parking not too far on one of the side streets. The service was great - folks checked on us enough (not too much/not too little), and made sure we were having a good time. The decor is simple/sleek, yet cozy (maybe it was the lighting?). The tacos came in twos, so my friend ordered the Australian swordfish tacos, and I ordered the braised beef tacos so we could share and try both. We enjoyed the braised beef tacos, but the Australian swordfish tacos were our favorite. The margaritas were delicious. We will definitely be back to try more of the happy hour menu.

George M.

Yelp
Well, it's a bit overhyped and pretentious with "pretty" staff, and a young wannabe crowd, but the food was actually decent. It's not cheap, but you have to pay for the actors' acting school. Had we not earned miles, we probably wouldn't have tried it, but now we know that we don't need to come back. :-) The $10 house Margarita makes it worth though. :-) Oh, and, yes, it's too loud, but that comes with the "vibe". The churros are terrible. Disneyland has much better churros. :-)

Sofia P.

Yelp
Very hip interior, and was more romantic than I was expecting. Our server was very attentive, maybe too attentive haha and the food was great. I highly recommend the ceviche, flautas, gelato, and their citrus flan was amazing.

Shelly Z.

Yelp
Ambiance is gorgeous but really loud. You can't have a conversation without shouting. For starters we got the queso dip with chips and salsa. It was great! We ordered all the tacos EXCEPT the mushroom. They messed up our order and gave us mushroom instead of swordfish. The tacos were okay but the swordfish one is phenomenal!! I highly recommend it. The lamb rack was really just okay. It's the only dish we regret getting. The steak is amazing!!! We highly recommend. After our food arrived our waiter just ignored us. It was hard to get a hold of him to get water or drinks. Around 10pm he told us it was last call for drinks??? We got the hint he wanted us to leave so we did. 3 people, 8 drinks, and food came out to around $300 before tip.

Mallory L.

Yelp
Excellent service, cute space, but way way too loud. The music was blaring! Food was mid. Def not worth the price. Flautas were overcooked. The guacamole was a little spicy.

Michiko M.

Yelp
Solid spot. Hostess was welcoming. Server was great. Food portions are decent for the price. Everything was tasty, hot, and came out in a reasonable time. Only thing is parking can be tough in this area sometimes.

Israel M.

Yelp
Me and my wife visited this place on Friday for the first time right away we were greeted and welcome very nicely. By the gentleman seems like he was the general manager or front of staff . We had a reservation and we were seated right away, our waitress and her trainee helper were very nice and offered up many suggestions which they were all great ones. The restaurant is very beautiful the decor and vibe where on point . Everybody seems to be happy to be working there and you can tell base how busy this place is . The food was amazing and delicious, the skirt steak marinated to perfection and is a must get . It was overall a great night with great drinks and delicious food. We are excited to go back and take our friends to enjoy another evening there.

Annie D.

Yelp
Step into Encanto and experience a culinary adventure filled with delicious surprises. We started with a refreshing ceviche special, followed by comforting chicken quesadillas and addictive chips with guac. The fish tacos were a standout, perfectly complemented by sips of their refreshing strawberry margarita. And the chef's flan for dessert was the perfect sweet ending. With attentive service and a cozy ambiance, Encanto offers a genuine dining experience worth savoring. Special thanks to our server Christi, whose attentive service added an extra layer of warmth to our dining experience at Encanto. And to Chef Chris, whose culinary mastery and creativity shone through in every dish, thank you for creating such a memorable meal. Our evening was truly enhanced by your expertise and hospitality.

Alis S.

Yelp
Food was fantastic make sure to get the pork on the skillet , forgot the name , wouldn't go for the cauliflower it was not great , the ceviche platter of 4 was delicious and the crispy papas were fire . Will definitely go back , the ambience was nice very chill service was great .

Ashley D.

Yelp
Encanto is a gem in the Los Feliz neighborhood and I highly recommend giving it a try. The establishment was quiet when it first entered the neighborhood but has quickly grown into a lively restaurant. They have $10 margaritas all day every day, delicious carne asada steak, and sometimes have live music. Sit at the bar and request Ruben to make the best cocktails!

Susanna O.

Yelp
This review is purely based on delivery of Encanto and not dine in... Tacos: Pork cheek and braised beef. Both are extremely flavorful. A considerably decent portion of meat accompanied by some lime and tortillas. I actually love that they send it out as a build your own. No soggy tortillas here! The meat is also good on its own! We did try the steak once and that was a no go.. it was EXTREMELY over salted. I'd say it may have been mistakenly done so- but for its price I don't care to try again. I can easily order a steak from elsewhere. Flautas were pretty good! Comes with two big pieces in some sauce. I'll definitely keep trying different menu items, they surely have potential... however I cannot say it is so special.

Emmett M.

Yelp
Do not underestimate the reviews mentioning how loud this place is. The acoustics in the dining area are awful. Also, they gatekeep the most affordable dishes with a "bar only" menu, while taking way too long to get something as basic as chips and guac to your table. I'll admit the $10 margarita is a nice gimmick.

Renee J.

Yelp
We stopped into Encanto for a happy hour drink while visiting. The bar and lounge had such a cool 60s/70s lounge vibe I loved it. The hand crafted drinks were great, created by a talented bartender. Encanto was a great little stop with a very cool vibe. Next time I will stay for dinner.

Thidah U.

Yelp
This place is so beautiful and had such a nice ambiance. My girlfriends and I stopped by for a drink here before heading to another spot that did not serve alcoholic beverages. We were immediately greeted by a very sweet hostess and sat near the bar area, which was super roomy and nice! We ordered 7 drinks in total and I ordered the Expresso Martini - it was Ammazzing!! I love Expresso Martinis and this was legit so good! It was not too sweet and not too bitter! One of my gf's and I shared our drinks, since we're probably only ones that love whiskey- they had this Mexican Old Fashion which was a total game changer! Wow! This was strong and so good! I'd love to come back here with my girlfriends!

Andrea T.

Yelp
We had a great time at Encanto. We purposely came for the happy hour, since everything in LA is so freaking expensive, and I am always looking for a deal. Their HH is daily from 4-6 which is great in case you can't make it out M-F. The restaurant is kind of a mid century dark wood vibe with a wrap around bar. The cocktails and the food was delicious. Again, this is only for the happy hour menu, but they had a lot of choice both for beverages and edibles on it. We had tacos, gauc and the arroz verde. Everything blended together and was so tasty. They make all of their own sauces, even the habanero hot sauce and it was all so good. In total we got 5 drinks, and 4 plates and it was 80 dollars before tip. Will definitely be back!

Ruben R.

Yelp
Food is okay, why the heck do they leave the front door open with flies around. Drink okay very strong. Please close door!! Prices not to bed.

Andrea O.

Yelp
Small parking lot in the back but we found metered street parking - make sure to arrive early to get the parking fiasco out of the way. The menu was an interesting Mexican fusion that obviously catered to the hipsters in Los Feliz but everything was delicious.. overpriced but delicious We arrived with a party of 11 which isn't common for this place so there were a few hiccups with the orders but our waitress was super friendly and made sure we were taken care of. We sat outside which was a cute set up with dim lighting and music playing which almost eliminated all the cars zooming past us. I went inside the restaurant just to check out the vibe and it was really nice! This place is great for the younger crowds

Digvijay S.

Yelp
Came here for dinner as well as drinks with friends and such a great vibe at this place. The place is dark with great music and really like the huge bar in the middle. The food was delicious. The chips were warm and crunchy, which went well with the fresh guacamole along with different salsas. Pork cheek and braised beef Tacos were tasty with unique flavors, and they gave you four tortillas on the side. The grilled 1/2 chicken was the best and highly recommend it. Chicken was cooked to perfection, and the sauce, which is achiote, was flavorful and mouthwatering. Highly recommend the chicken and guacamole. Service was great, and the drinks were on point.

J F.

Yelp
Service was lovely & they were very accommodating. We arrived on a busy night with no reservation & were greeted warmly and shown a table as soon as it was available. They've re-done the menu & the food is now more seafood/Baja style. Absolutely delicious ceviches! The plating of everything is so pretty & full of flavor! Now the cherry on top, is the $10 margarita. This price is all the time & so well made. The restaurant interior didn't change and it's always been lovely! Perfect for all occasions: date, birthday, nice dinner etc!

Mark S.

Yelp
The top and bottom lines of our evening at Encanto are five stars and a big "Thank you." Between those lines lie thoughtful, clever preparations and service that, for reasons I'll explain below, may have been a tad better than a "regular" diner might reasonably expect. The first thing one needs to know is that the restaurant offers two menus, a bar https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65395353a0ee323a1fb76595/t/667dd06a9a065a353d61d81c/1719521390110/Bar+Menu+6.26.24.pdf and a full. https://www.encantola.com/ A key difference between the two is that the bar menu offers the familiar Tacos and Tostadas, albeit with creative fillings, while the full menu contains jazz-like riffs on ingredients you've encountered, but not quite in the attention-grabbing combinations Encanto serves up On to our choices: We began with our customary Mexican restaurant knee-jerk: Margaritas, guacamole and chips. Though the chips might have had more body in order to facilitate the scooping of the fine guacamole, the star and surprise of the starters was the Margarita, well-crafted and carrying a startlingly low price, $10. The bold statement on the menu, "$10 Margaritas, Always & Forever," bespeaks a special knowledge of what moves customers (and inventories), and will doubtlessly become a headline in the "did-you-hear-about" buzz of Los Feliz foodies. We turned to both the bar and dinner menus for our main courses. My "spartner" went for the Queso Fundido (pepper jack & queso oaxaca, flour tortillas, chorizo--$15), while I chose three homemade blue corn tacos from the bar menu: Birria (morita, pico de gallo--$7) ; Chicken Pibil (achiote-marinated, pickled onions--$7); and Portobello Mushroom (avocado mousse, pickled onions--$7). With a little help from across the table, spartner polished off the Queso Fundido in great style. In contrast, I struggled to continue after wolfing down the Birria and Portobello Mushroom tacos, which were terrific. (The Chicken Pibil sits in our refrigerator, awaiting its fate.) And then, by chance, to dessert. Though there was nothing on the printed menu that addressed the subject, I asked our server, Carolyn, whether they offered "closers." To our surprise, she recited a list of items that, of course, included flan. She added at the end of the list that orange flan had been comped. Though a little puzzled by the freebee offer, we accepted gratefully, and soon found ourselves consuming a round of flan-cum-imagination---neither wiggly in form nor common in flavor. The smooth, slightly firm cream featured tiny pieces of orange, both inside and out. In retrospect, the dish was so unusual that when the Executive Chef, Chris, came to the table to ask us what we thought, we understated our reaction. Finally, to the service. You may have noticed that I've referred by name to two of the restaurant's employees, including the guy who runs the kitchen. In the course of the meal, we were also approached several times by the bubbly and knowledgeable Manager of Marketing, Amber, as well as the Restaurant Manager, Grant Cabebe, and one of the investors in the group that owns Encanto and eleven or twelve sister restaurants. We were impressed and flattered by the extraordinary attention, but the morning after we realized that we hadn't seen similar treatment of other customers. We wondered whether a staff member with normally reliable antennae had identified us as "someones," and while we do like to think of ourselves as distinctive in certain quarters, those quarters don't bear our likenesses on either side. Our inclination is to treat the extraordinary attention we received at Encanto as a manifestation of the enthusiasm of people who are certain they're going to succeed in the mean streets of the restaurant business if they try hard enough. Based upon our experience, and assuming the same quality of food and service we experienced will become the restaurant's standard, we think, and hope, they have a real shot.

Bianka G.

Yelp
Was excited to check this place out with friends and we decided to take advantage of the small plate format to try a few different things. The flautas were very good! Crunchy and filled with yummy beans and potatoes. It came with two salsas at the bottom of the plate - green and avocado crema which were both very good. We tried the tacos and each comes with 4 tortillas. Pork cheek Braised beef Chicken Pibil The pork cheek was the best of the three. The beef needed a little more salt and the chicken was kind of MIA, there were more onions and tomatoes than chicken. However the overall flavor was very good. We also ordered the green rice and fried potatoes for sides. There was a slight inconsistency with the heat of the potatoes. Some were burning hot and others cold when bitten into, but the chipotle dipping sauce was yum. It was a little too loud in there (which is probably why our server didn't hear us when we ordered the sides originally) and it did take a while for the food to come out. Overall the quality and flavors of what we had were there! If I do come back, I've got my eyes set on those ricotta churro bites.

Gloria B.

Yelp
Amazing stop before a concert at the Greek. Great drinks (great Mezcal selection) and tasty salsa, chips and guacamole. Quick service and lovely interior. Ample room at the bar. Have told friends about this place and will return soon :)

Iris I.

Yelp
Food is WAYYYY overpriced and not that great. Presentation is good but not very flavorful. Tortillas were good possibly hand made who knows. I wouldn't go back again due to the mediocre tasting food and highly overpriced. In terms of service it was just okay nothing to rave about.

Chris L.

Yelp
Have come here twice now for dinner and the food is great, service solid, but for some reason they leave their front door open with the AC on and flies come in. We sat by the window and there were dead flies on the railing underneath the window as well as live ones buzzing around. We moved tables and there were still flies trying to land on the food. We watched flies land on silverware and cups at empty tables. When we moved tables, the waiter said "sorry it's fly season". Just close the front door. You guys have an open kitchen.

Tania D.

Yelp
Encanto me encanta Love this spot. Strong margaritas Great happy hour Amazing flan Good service Beautiful decor Good vibes all around

Gilbert V.

Yelp
What a hidden gem in the great neighborhood of Los Feliz. Beautiful mid century modern vibes with masculine and warm tones inside. Johanna, Brittney, and Celia were delightful! The Kansas city bone in Strip steak was something you dream about. The steak was juicy, tender and delicious; The jalapeno relish really makes it come together. Everything from the swordfish tacos to the flan did not disappoint. Great food quality here and warm service. Plenty of delicious cocktails to pick from, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Candace V.

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What a gem. Awesome margaritas and great ambiance. Good spot to hit before going to The Greek.

Johanna A.

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This place is one of my favorite spot for HH. They have good selections of HH and drinks were my favorite drink is their Local Favorite. Beef Brisket Tacos were amazing - big enough to fill you up. Their flat iron steak and potatoes are amazing! The flan was just ok... but.... Everything about this place is too good not to post a review. Parking is street only. We were lucky to snag one next to the restaurant. Service is amazing, we had Jackie and she's so patient and attentive. Love the ambience, setting, and the aesthetics.

Carl H.

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Excellent food and service. Nice ambiance. Since my wife and I and my friends were going to the concert at the Greek Theatre . We decide to give it a try. You must check this place out. If you are looking for a nice dinner location, you will not be disappointed.

Danielle L.

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Came with a friend who lived within walking distance and it was pleasantly surprised at the drink and appetizers! We came at night and it was very dark and moody inside. I could manage to read the menu without using my flash lol. It was about 6p on a Friday and it wasnt too busy yet. We sat at the bar, the bartenders were attentive and helped select cocktails. The Cadillac margarita was good. Margarita Verde was even better. We shared the flautas and quesadilla and both were delicious! The flautas had a great crunch and the quesadillas were tasty with fresh cilantro on top. We weren't there long but I'm ready to go back and try the tacos!

Karen T.

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It is a dark restaurant with a large bar in the middle. I came on a Friday evening and we sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly. Drinks: I had a mai tai, super random but the bartender suggested it as it is a new drink that will be on the menu soon. My boyfriend had a paper plane. Both drinks were tasty. Food: we ordered the guac and chips and salsa. You get a red and green salsa and all were good. We also ordered the beef tacos. The tacos come with 4 street taco sized corn tortillas and the meat is separate - so you make your own tacos. The beef was very well seasoned and tender. There was plenty of meat for all 4 tortillas, leaving a little extra. We decided to try the churros, which we realized are not really churros, but more of a donut ball with a little chocolate in the middle. I was hoping for more of a churro, but they were OK. I would not get them again. They came with fresh whipped cream with an orange zest and that was tasty to dip the churro balls in. Overall the staff was friendly and the food and drinks were good.

Allie G.

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First thing you notice about this restaurant is the ambiance. Great center piece bar, quiet dimly lit tables, and soft music all make for an intimate evening. Adding to that are the drinks. Plenty of tequila based specialty cocktails; a highly recommended choice is the Cadillac margarita. They do offer a tajin rim but theirs is mixed with some other type of chili powder that makes it smoky. To eat we ordered chips with salsa and guacamole; honestly the salsas were better than the guacamole. I feel it could've used more salt, lime and they left out the Serrano/jalapeño which was a bummer. The star of the evening was the potato and chorizo flautas; not only is the portion large and perfect to share but it's jam packed with flavor and amazingly crispy. We also shared the skirt steak with fingerling potatoes. Cooked at about medium rare; it was tender and delicious. We weren't able to order dessert due to being super full but plan on doing so next time!

Amanda M.

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Food, service and ambiance... all 5 stars. Great place for a date night, a casual night out, or a celebratory meal. It's really a great spot... you won't be disappointed!

Yess C.

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Food is so good plus drinks!!! Ambience is great and the service as well! My girlfriends and I had such a great experience