Insider Pages Reviews for La Parilla

5 Stars: Their coffee is AMAZING and the food is good, too. (by Level5Op)

Level5Op — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

A friend of mine took me here, raving about the food, but it was the coffee I fell in love with. I wasn't particularly hungry, so I didn't eat all that much, but what I had was delicious. I had never experienced a restaurant where they serve meals for two in heated clay pots, which was very interesting and made for a quite tasty meal. However... it's the coffee that I found amazing. I literally had six cups of it before I was done. I've never had better coffee anywhere in Los Angeles.

5 Stars: In a mood for red meat? (by Elsa S.)

Elsa S. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:09:00 GMT

La Parrilla restaurant is a good place to eat good food. The atmosphere is good and serene. Prices are modest and the best in town is the food. You can't go wrong when you visit La Parrilla restaurant.

4 Stars: Good Mexican Food, Close By. (by Steve V.)

Steve V. — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:03:00 GMT

Within walking distance of the office, we often go here when we have a group of folks to celebrate an occasion. I've enjoyed the food (and at times... drinks). The food is reasonably priced and we've always had decent service.

4 Stars: Good food (by monica1234)

monica1234 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Had a great meal. Not the usual place I would go but glad I did.
If you like Mexican food this is the place.

2 Stars: Fun atmosphere, food not impressive (by slpdocstu)

slpdocstu — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The restaurant itself is a little kitchy, but in a good way. They have people playing the guitar that serenade the tables (although some aren't the slightest bit authentic - just a white guy with a guitar). The servers wear what appears to be Mexican clothing. But, I go restaurants more for the food than anything else - and the food was disappointing. They serve some of the most boring rice I've ever seen in a Mexican restaurant. The beans are just your typical refried beans with a little cheese thrown on top. And the entree itself was bland and unexciting. I won't be back. You can find Mexican food for much less that tastes much better.

4 Stars: good mexican food (by Mary F.)

Mary F. — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:54:00 GMT

I really enjoy the food from this restaurant. They offer mexican food at decent prices. The service here is great parking can be a problem on the weekends. The food is always prepared well, I have been 100 % satisfied. The restaurant looks clean and the atmosphere here is good.

4 Stars: Nice (by ESTEFANEE V.)

ESTEFANEE V. — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:15:00 GMT

I been to this restaurant and other locations of this restaurant chain, and this location is the best. Staff is friendly, the only thing is parking. If you go there on the weekend parking is hard to get nearby.

5 Stars: De-Lic-Ioso!!! (by wildswede)

wildswede — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Went for Lunch. If you like spicy get the Filete Al Chipotle (flank steak smothered in a spicy chipotle sauce on a bed of tortillas), although everything on the menu looked good! Their salsas are fantastic, and their macaroni soup (comes with all(?) meals) is delish. I don't know how they make their beans, but these are in a broth with bacon and chiles. Fantastic. Service great, prices very reasonable for amount of food you get. Bring quarters for parking on street.

5 Stars: Authentic Mexican (by jd_hayes)

jd_hayes — Tue, 29 Jul 2003 02:00:00 GMT

I had a plate that was based on steak/carne asada. Some of the best stake pieces I have eaten. Combined with flour tortillas, rice, lettuce and some bean "soup", it was as good as it gets. The chips and salsa were good also--quite picante. This is an authentica Mexican restaurant; it is not a romantic restaurant.

Only bad thing was that I stayed 10 minutes too long and got a $45 parketing ticket (I parked at a meter but I think they have free parking).

2 Stars: What is all the hype about? (by rplummer)

rplummer — Wed, 20 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I recently visited La Parrilla and I don't know what all the hype is about. I went with another person on a Tuesday night and the seating wasn't that good and the service was fair. The waitress forgot my margaritas a couple of times and there was no greenhouse to sit in. The food was fair, but definitley not romantic and not worth the price.

5 Stars: Hasn't let me down yet. (by izelmorena)

izelmorena — Thu, 01 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I love the Cesar Chavez location, but since it's been closed for remodeling, my cravings have been so strong that I've come to this location. Still the best. The food here is so delicious, and filling. Food so good it needs nothing to dress it up. Try the nopalitos (cactus) stuffed with shrimp. All of their tortillas are fresh and hand made and the service is friendly. This location seems better apt at servicing larger groups than the one in East Los Angeles, but they are remodeling, so it may improve. Make reservations for groups over 5 for either location, just incase. OH, they have a great vegetarian selection.

5 Stars: Coming home again............... (by yokoromo)

yokoromo — Sun, 30 Jun 2002 02:00:00 GMT

This restaurant is in an old, Victorian home where you can eat by the fireplace, or sit in the greenhouse overlooking the Bird Refuge. It's close to the highway although you would never know it.

I was introduced to this restaurant when my daughter suggested we come here one evening before heading back to LA. We were dressed very casual and I hesitated going in when I saw what the place looked like, but my daughter had been here before and she said we were dressed just fine. She was right, some people were dressed for a night on the town and others were as casual as we were.

The food was excellent. I had the salmon and also one of the best Cesar salads I've had. I'm not in the area often, but whenever I'm in Santa Barbara I will make sure this stop is on my list.

5 Stars: Comfort Food (by dragon)

dragon — Tue, 21 May 2002 02:00:00 GMT

If you live in los angeles and haven't tried this restaurant yet you don't know what you are missing. This is some of the best mexican food in the city. I suggest the potatoe tacos, hand made tortillas and fresh guacamole.

5 Stars: Come with Plenty of Time (by Jojo)

Jojo — Mon, 20 May 2002 02:00:00 GMT

The food is great, the drinks were good and loved the outside patio... but don't come if you are on a strict lunch hour. Their slogan of "Good Food Takes Time to Prepare" definitely describes how long it takes to get your food. Well worth the wait if you have time on your hands!