highland park mexican institution to replace sixth street bar & grill
Sixth Street Bar & Grill, the modern Industrial District pub that opened earlier this year, has shut down after less than a year of operation.
Surprisingly, the remote site surrounded by warehouses and low-income hotels had quickly become a lunch destination for patrons throughout Downtown — though owner MCC Hospitality Group did struggle to attract diners after the noon hour.
MCC is set to open up a “burger bar” concept in the Financial District later this year.
Taking the place of the pub will be the second location of Highland Park’s El Arco Iris, a family-style Mexican restaurant that’s been serving the Northeast LA community since 1964. After a few changes, the transition is set to be completed later this year or early January.
El Arco Iris’s solid menu of central Mexican staples should prove to be a good fit with workers in the Industrial District and Downtowners craving a good sit-down experience close to home. More information to follow soon.
UPDATE: Owner Jesse Gomez tells angelenic that the name of the restaurant will be Yxta Cocina Mexicana and will share some recipes with El Arco Iris but will have a more contemporary focus.
Thanks to reader Shawn for the tip. Got one of your own? Let us know!
El Arco Iris Downtown
601 S Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Opening late 2008 to early 2009
elarcoiris.net
8 comments
shewt….I really liked this place (scary-ass bus ride down notwithstanding.)
I’d been meaning to go back since the new Dash went in place, but I guess I’m too late. Too bad!
“too bad” NOTHING………….Arco Iris 2 minutes away from me???
WOW this is some damn cool news!! Great place
This is one of the few places I really liked in the area. It’s a shame. Glad I don’t have to deal with that crappy valet anymore though.
rats; they serve Peets Coffee!
The bar and grill sounded like the kind of place I would have liked, but the location meant it always was forgotten when thinking of someplace to eat.
That’s freakin’ awesome! I grew up in Highland Park going to El Arco Iris. They’re probably not the best Mexican food you’ve ever had but a good value for the money and if memory serves me right, better food than La Parrilla just across the street from me. I’ll support the place.
Jesse’s. Extra. Special. Burrito. YEEEESSSS!
duh! that the place I wanted to try last weekend but just couldn’t find it…