Jaguar Room

"Jaguar Room opened in the former Silver Lake De Buena Planta space alongside Tacolina. The playful interior contrasts jaguar print with red leather couches in the cozy indoor space that's inspired by iconic gathering spaces like the bar in Cheers. Former Otium bar manager Sam Eppel created the cocktail menu, which spotlights Mexican spirits. Sip on the Hibiscus Breeze with mezcal and hibiscus or the Jaguar Paw with gin, celery, fragrant pandan, and lime," - Rebecca Roland, Mona Holmes

"If there’s an animal print shortage at Macy’s, it’s because all of it’s plastered on the walls at Jaguar Room. This small cocktail bar in Silver Lake is attached to Tacolina’s beautiful patio and doesn’t take reservations, so let the host know you’re visiting the bar and skipping the restaurant if you only want drinks (a decision we support). This cheetah-clad cubbyhole of a bar is illuminated by a disco ball and plays psychedelic rock, providing a fun and campy backdrop for meet-up drinks. And the cocktails are strong. The Scorpio Rising tastes like a gin-soaked lemon bar, and the Tobacco Old Fashioned fills your nose with smoky bitters before the whiskey burn hits. If you want to keep the night going with guac and a few taquitos, wander over to Tacolina for a snack afterward." - Sylvio Martins

"The Jaguar Room, located next to Tacolina, goes into the shuttered De Buena Planta space as an attached bar covered in animal print. Upon entering Tacolina, walk midway through the patio and veer left to dip into Jaguar Bar. The lounge received a full makeover with midcentury modern lighting, animal prints, plenty of deep red banquettes, gold accents, and small tables. Rush plans on bringing a piano to the corner for live performances. Former Otium bar manager Sam Eppel created the cocktail menu, which focuses on Mexican-produced spirits. Drinks include a guava Daiquiri; a Hibiscus Breeze with mezcal, rhum agricole, hibiscus, watermelon, lime, and sea salt; and the Jaguar Paw with Condesa Gin, celery, fragrant pandan, and lime. For the tobacco Old Fashioned, Eppel uses Abasolo whiskey plus elote and Turkish tobacco bitters for a smoky, earthy finish. The Jaguar Room only offers smaller snacks like chips and guacamole, yucca fries, and taco duos. The Jaguar Room and Tacolina are open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily." - Mona Holmes