Comments on: dining institutions west of the 110 freeway

By: Carm

Carm — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:08:06 +0000

I have to agree with the rest here that La Parrilla’s Wilshire is not one my faves as far as good mexican food go. However, the East LA location is MUCH better and should be the true winner! Been going there for years and not only is it a gringo fave but a lot of my traditional and old school family members and friends love it as well. Can’t say I have ever taken anyone there who didnt like it and its pretty authentic!

By: Vero Queero

Vero Queero — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:00:46 +0000

I have a rebuttal (?), though it’s late (to Stephen Friday’s #3 comment on 11/14/07). No, not all of Vero raves about La Parrilla (the one across the street, haven’t tried the other ones). It’s barely passable, only the guacamole gets a thumbs-up. I’d rather trek over to El Conquistador in Silverlake (woo-hoo Kirby) or El Compadre in Echo Park, in spite of La Parrilla’s convenient stone’s-throw location. It’s not Patti’s favorite either.

By: Kirby

Kirby — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:58:34 +0000

Hey all - My coworkers at work ate at La Parilla once and none of us were impressed. That Charlie Chaplin crap on the walls is hideous too. I always give places a second chance so will try it again someday. I like El Conquistador a little farther in Silverlake. It has a fun vibe too and friendly people.

By: Damian

Damian — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:19:35 +0000

La Fonda on Wilshire will reopen on Thursday, February 14th for Valentines Day. There will be 3 live perforances by the Mariachi Monumental de America and it will be accompanied by the new Mexican Cuisine of Chef Scott Velasquez. For reservations call: 213-380-5053.

By: David Kennedy

David Kennedy — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:34:25 +0000

Peter, I missed your inquiry about that hole-in-the-wall place on Broadway & 9th. It is El Antojito’s. I don’t know the exact address. But, it is on the east side of the stree across from the entrance to the parking lot just north of the Broadway Bar. It has a blue awning. It is open every day except Saturday. My wife recommends the chulupas (sic?).

By: VICTOR

VICTOR — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:42:21 +0000

La parilla is good mexican fare ,but there are other better mexican around the area like el cholo,only downside of la parilla is GM he is crude and speaks limited english!

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:58:58 +0000

Actually, La Parilla is a small LA chain, and we’ve usually headed to the East LA location. To add to the thumbs up/down discussion, we gringos generally like the food there. We first visited that location with some friends who hail from Mexico City who liked it very much. Don’t know if the different locations have differing quality.

By: fridayinla

fridayinla — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:04:12 +0000

DrBoris:

You’re absolutely right about Langers! Great suggestion. When I was writing this post, I had dinner options in mind - Langers closes at 4pm. Although, they’re worth a mention. I’m considering adding it. Thanks.

By: DrBoris

DrBoris — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:52:12 +0000

How about Langers, at 7th & Alvarado, home of the best Pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles if not the World.

By: paulstorm

paulstorm — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:34:42 +0000

WOW! Awesome stuff…this is what makes me excited to be living here and reading this blog.

So it looks like mixed (!) reviews on La Parilla. I haven’t been, and frankly don’t get west of the 110 very often! I need to!

Didn’t know the PDC was 24hrs! That will get an automatic visit by me in the 2am timeframe one of these days.

What a crackup on the Chaplin vs. Chapman duel. Did you dare to bring your research back to em? :O