Tex-Mex restaurants in Los Angeles

El Compadre Restaurant

7408 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046

This being L.A., there�??s at least a handful of El Compadre restaurants. But this is the Hollywood, star-sighting one, and it�??s gourmet enough for gringos... More »

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Recent Critic Reviews

Besha Rodell writes for LA Weekly on Bar Ama

See more of Anne Fishbein's photos from Bar Amá.

In a country full of culinary hybrids, Tex-Mex is perhaps the biggest bastard of them all, the illegitimate child of two underdog cuisines. When we think of Tex-Mex, we think of liquid cheese with a plastic skin, goopy oversalted...
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Besha Rodell writes for LA Weekly on Bar Ama

Josef Centeno's love letter to the Tex-Mex food of his childhood takes shape at his new Bar Amá in a raucous, high-ceilinged downtown room, where the drinks are tequila-swank and the tacos puffy. From gooey queso with your choice of additions to a quarter-goat served up for the table, Bar Ama's menu can be overwhelming, and ordering too much is an easy pitfall. You...
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Jonathan Gold writes for LA Weekly on Chili My Soul

This is probably the moment where I should evaluate Hoffman’s chilis, to note that the Roasted Garlic Beef has at least three levels of garlickiness; that the Tecate chili, made with beer, is heavily seasoned with cinnamon; that the Durango, enriched with masa, tastes a little like a Mexican posole. I can say that most of the chilis have more or less the same flavor profile — a...
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Recent User Reviews

jfonseca1 wrote a review for Poquito Mas
06/10/13

I LOOOOOOOOVE this place!!!! Its a small cozy spot but PERFECT for a quick FILLING meal before hitting the hot spots of Sunset! I hit this place before going to shows at HOB...and let peep know from OC to LA that this is thee place for tacos or burritos. THEE best asada, excellent flavor and portions!
GOTTA LOVE POQUITO MAS!
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scripts360 wrote a review for Lucy's El Adobe Cafe
03/25/12

Great old Hollywood atmosphere. Terrific Margarita's and the BEST salad dressing in the world. Lucy just won't give up the recipe. But I always order three salads when my wife and I go there. Ricardo, who has been with Lucy's since 1964 is a sweetheart. Always ask for Ricardo. Lucy's is the best!
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Kristan5 wrote a review for Chipotle Mexican Grill
11/24/08

This is one of the best places to get lunch, quick... Their food is great, but sometimes the lines can be long!
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