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Category: Mexican Cuisine
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in LA
Here are 7 fun spots to celebrate Cinco de Mayo around Los Angeles: Jalapeno Pete’s – They make a really good house margarita with Maestro Dobel Tequila, lime agave and Damiana Liqueur. Formerly Cocina Condesa, this Studio City hot spot along Ventura Blvd serves Mexican…
Be still my heart at Mi Corazon
After finding success with their first location of Mi Corazon (“my heart” in Spanish) in Glendale, husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Vanessa Swan have continued to spread their love of food with a new location in Silver Lake. Situated in the former Maré space on…
Trejo’s Cantina is Muy Bueno
The bar in the front of Trejo’s newest cantina in Pasadena was standing room only, as was the large dining room. Theatre patrons were sipping one last drink, before seeing the first show of the Pasadena Playhouse season – Our Town. Located adjacent to…
Taco Thursday Special at Casa Vega
Many Mexican restaurants offer Taco Tuesdays, however Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks is offering a 60¢ taco starting Thursday, March 31 through June 1. Celebrating their 60th year, Casa Vega is offering a Throwback Thursday “Tacos & Tequila” promotion. When guests order founder Ray…
Red O’s Newest Santa Monica Location
Fans of celebrity chef Rick Bayless will be happy to hear that his outstanding Mexican restaurant, Red O, has opened a location in Santa Monica. A group of friends recently met at Red O for a delightful multi-course dinner paired with cocktails and wine….
Creative Mexican Street Food and Cocktails at Cocina Condesa
It didn’t bother me that I was drinking out of a paper bag while dining at the new Cocina Condesa in Studio City. But rather than hiding a 40 oz. Modelo, the bag actually carried the crazy fun, barrio-inspired Boyz In The Hood cocktail,…
10 Places In LA To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Looking for a fun place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles? Check out these muy bueno hot-spots: 1. Cinco de Mayo at Spaghetinni and the Dave Koz Lounge Menu Features short rib tacos and shrimp ceviche along with all new small plates,…
Authentic Mexican Cuisine in LA
“Mexico City has the largest population of Mexican people. Los Angeles has the second largest and Guadalajara has the third,” said Executive Chef Jimmy Shaw during a two-hour lunch with him and a friend at Lotería Grill. Shaw is an affable chef that was…
Casa Vega
In the late 50s, Marlon Brando and Cary Grant used to leave the studio after a day of filming and step into Casa Vega for authentic Mexican food and delicious margaritas. Located on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, now you will find Ryan Seacrest and…
La Sandia: Upscale Mexican Cuisine
Last week, on Mexican Independence day, I decided to lunch at Richard Sandoval’s newest Mexican restaurant, La Sandia, at the Santa Monica Place. A friend met me at the impressively renovated, open-air, modern shopping mall. The third floor now has an exciting, chef-driven rooftop…
