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8138 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048

323-852-1552 

 

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8138 W. Third St. Los Angeles CA 90048

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  • Mexican
    Sun, Sat 7pm-2am, Mon-Fri 5pm-2am
    $$ $$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Late Night
  • Full bar
    Accepted
    Street, Valet
Description

El Carmen's selection is that of most Mexican eateries: nachos, combination plates, quesadillas and flan. What they are really known for at this red-lit, tunnel-like restaurant is the bar, where a wide range of tequilas star on a vast and popular drinks menu.








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    By Erin Lyall | Thu, April 04, 2013

    In a city where nobody walks, here's a street that imminently walkable. While our low stucco architecture bears no resemblance to the brownstones of New York City, Third Street -- between La Cienega a... More »

  • Happy Hour: El Carmen

    Happy Hour: El Carmen

    By Andrew Simmons | Fri, March 11, 2011

    The Place: El Carmen, 8138 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA, (323) 852-1552. The Hours: 5-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. The Deals: $3 cans of Tecate, $4 margaritas, $2 guacamole, $5 combination platters (two tacos wi... More »

  • Nacho Fight: South Vs. El Carmen

    Nacho Fight: South Vs. El Carmen

    By Noah Galuten | Fri, August 20, 2010

    As the story goes, nachos were invented in a restaurant in Mexico in 1943, but only as a means of serving a group of (U.S.) Americans who crossed the border for a shopping excursion, and came to the r... More »

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  • 2012 | Best Fairfax Happy Hour

    A very old, sexy, dark tequila bar hidden behind thick, red curtains in an unassuming storefront on West Third Street near Fairfax, El Carmen has a Mexican wrestling motif on the curved ceiling -- and, beneath it, one of the best happy hours in the city. The deliciously tart house margaritas would be shockingly good even if they weren't a mere $5 -- no sickly sweet sour mix here -- and you can't help but love the idea of a $3 Tecate in this pricey city. But it's the food that... More »

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  • claire85
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    | Los Angeles, CA | 188 Reviews

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    | Mon, June 30, 2008

    They have a massive tequila selection, a great jukebox, and a simple menu of chips and salsa and guac and tacos and taquitos to make sure you don't go overboard on an empty stomach. The pictures of the Mexican wrestlers in freaky masks do eventually lose their creepiness, I promise.

  • SouthernComphortFilm
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    | Los Angeles, CA | 1 Reviews

    4
    | Mon, April 13, 2009

    Everything about it! :o)

  • DJ NATASHA
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    | Los Angeles, CA | 13 Reviews

    4
    | Tue, May 12, 2009

    Three words: Pineapple infused tequila. Three more words: To die for.

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Main
Platos Pequenos
$8.00
Sopa De Tortilla
tortilla soup
$8.00
Tequila Shrimp
sauteed tiger shrimp served with a mildly spicy jalapeno aioli
$4.00
Tamale
sweet corn tamale covered in black beans, crema mexicana & salsa verde
$6.00
Ceviche
shrimp & sole fillet marinated in fresh lime, juice, pico de gallo and cucumber served with avocado & fresh tortilla chips
$8.25
Ensalada
romaine, cabbage, grilled chicken, toasted corn, tomato, black beans, avocado, celery, cotija cheese, tortilla chips, cumin vinaigrette
Flautas
Two Flour Tortillas Served With One Of The Following Items, Fried And Served With Guacamole & Salsa
$4.50
Pollo
$4.50
Papas
$4.50
Carnitas Or Hongo
Tacos
Served A La Carte
$3.25
Pollo - Chicken, Carnitas - Pork Or Papas - Potato
$4.25
Pescado - Fish Or Carne Asada - Beef Or Hongo - Mushroom
Platos
$9.00
Combinacion
any 2 tacos with frijoles & arroz. pescado, carne asada or hongo tacos add $ 1.00 each
$6.00
Three Cheese Quesadilla
add carne asada, pollo, carnitas or hongo $ 3.00
$6.00
Enchiladas
three pollo or cheese enchiladas with spicy red sauce
$7.00
Nachos
tortilla chips covered in black beans, jack cheese, jalapenos, cilantro and green onions, topped with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. add carne asada, pollo, carnitas or hongo $ 3.00
Bebidas De La Casa
$9.00
Fresh Fruit Margaritas
our classic margarita with your choice of fresh cactus fruit, watermelon, blood orange, pomegranate or guava shaken and served on the rocks
$10.00
La Mariposa
el jimador blanco, st. germain fresh lime mix & cranberry shaken with mint & served on the rocks
$10.00
Cilantro Ginger Margarita
tonala reposado, canton ginger liqueur, agave syrup & fresh lime muddled with fresh cilantro served on the rocks
$9.00
Spicy Margarita
el carmen classic margarita with a kick of fresh jalapenos
$8.00
Pineapple Infusion
tequila infused with fresh pineapple, served as a shot or on the rocks
$9.00
Mexito
corralejo blanco, crushed mint, fresh lime, agave nectar & club soda with a splash of cranberry
$9.00
Blended Fruit Margaritas
tequila with your choice of strawberry, mango or raspberry blended & served frozen
$10.00
Tito La Brea
inocente blanco shot & tecate
$10.00
Cucumber Mint Margarita
herradura reposado mixed with fresh muddled cucumber, mint, agave syrup and lime juice
Acompanimientos
$4.50
Elote
corn on the cob
$2.50
Frijoles Negros
black beans
$2.50
Arroz
rice
$3.95
Guacamole
Selection De Postre
$6.00
La Bamba
apple fritters a la mode
$5.00
Churros

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