El Carmen

El Carmen is a mexican restaurant Mid-City West Los Angeles located in United States.

8 / 10
190
ratings
  • Phone

    (323) 852-1552

  • Website

    elcarmenla.com

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    190430697672499

  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

8138 W 3rd St (at S Kilkea Dr) Los Angeles , CA 90048 United States

Reservations No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 75


Keywords:

margaritas tequila tacos happy hour good for dates mezcal great value jukebox trendy casual fruit cucumber mint chips salsa mushrooms cactus dinner elotes jalepenos classic rock
Anastasia Giorgiova

My bestie & I come for our **favorite nachos , probably every week. We get regular nachos & the house margaritas ...affordable & delicious! Very festive vibe & the staff are amazing! ❤️

PHRESHAIR

Tequila . Mezcal . The best selection this side of the border. love the luchador deco. The joint doesn't disappoint.

Abbey Keck

The chips and guacamole are delicious. Also definitely get the Alex OG cocktail . And the mushroom taco is super good. Pollo taco good, too.

Danny Nathan

Who doesn't love a Mexican wrestler themed bar with a huge tequila list and awesome fish tacos ?

Natalie Guerra

The spicy margarita was one of the best I’ve had in LA. Tacos are amazing as well . Great date spot or a nice spot to go with a friend!

Jane LeForce

favorite **spicy maggie, tequila shrimp , cheese enchilada and papas taco . great 1st date place i met my husband and we are stoked they reopened.

fiestalatinabeer

The only100% agave beer , with a smooth flavor and gluten free . Taste Fiesta Latina here at: El Carmen

Rian Rochford

Don't let the waitress talk you out of the mole taco . If you love mole you'll love it. Pair it with some del maguey vida mezcal

MetroWize

Take advantage of their extensive tequila selection , and if you're feeling adventurous try the "tuna " margarita - it's not the fish , don't worry- Tuna is spanish for cactus fruit . Read more

Sharon Ronen

Amazing array of margaritas and tequilas ! Gets a little sceney but still fairly lowkey. Surprisingly tasty vittles-- I love their chips and salsa .

Beatriz Castillo

Great place! Loved their margaritas and their hongo (mushroom ) with manchego cheese taco .

Jasmine Chan

Go for happy hour , stay for a million margaritas . Amazing date spot .

Valerie Angela

The tacos are so good, they melt in your mouth! Great margaritas too!

Dustin Shaw

Have the siete leguas silver or añejo before you order your go to tequila if you've never had it. It's a solid tequila .

Doris Neubauer

The cilantro ginger margarita is too subtle and needs more of a punch. Potato tacos are amazing. Wonderful ambiance but not good for groups .

Katrina

Popular night out place. Filled with ppl and drunk off margaritas !! Bumped into a few fame chefs before

ᴡ Lesinski

Happy hour margarita ($5) + side of jalapeños (free with your food) = spicy margarita ... Don't pay $5 for muddling!

Dustin Shaw

Great price on the cuervo reserva de La familia. Great tacos and awesome service.

Andi Forster

You can play classic rock , oldies, punk, and Daft Punk on the jukebox here.

Monique Sellick-Breed

Love this place! Great vibe and amazing spicy margaritas .

Harsh

Amazing mezcal selection

Connor Cummins

The spicy margarita is not for the faint of heart, but if you've got the balls it's worth it.

Alana

Best happy hour deals anywhere! Try the jalapeno margarita !

Christian Ortiz

Tacos obv!!! Great spot for authentic tacos ???? ???? ????

Adam R.

If the food is the The bomb then the margaritas are like the B-2 Stealth Bombers to deliver them...and that's the worst metaphor i've ever concocted . Pretty much necessitates an apology.

Cristina F-M

$4 margaritas from 5-7pm! don't forget to build a base with their awesome chicken tacos and guacamole , ceviche is good too

Showtime Network

Good date spot . Mexican food and good drinks. -Francine, The Real L Word

RTWgirl Arnette

Get the cucumber margarita and elote

Em Cox

Really good happy hour and the potato tacos are amazing!

Chelsea

The potato flautas ! I dream about them - they are that good.

Camila F

Great guava margarita !

Mucho Comida™

Amazing Margs for a 'dive' bar . Enjoy

Derek Vaz

Order their take on the Mohito, the Mexito.

Dan V

The fish tacos are ridiculous. The cucumber mint marg is also delicious.

Heather R

The jalapeño margarita is my favorite. Can't have just one.

Nicole Campbell

Fun for a not divey dive bar !

TheLuxLady Lady

Order the cucumber mint and the spicy jalapeno margaritas .

Andrea

best spicy jalapeño margarita , HH til 7 food and drinks

Dominique Cherelle

Margaritas are your best bet. As for the tacos : carnitas were good, pollo was too oily and the carne...sauce tasted like A1. Do not want.

Chrissy Kiehl

The blood orange margarita is amazing!! Highly recommend it!

Kesila

Love the cactus fruit margs on the rocks. Fresh and tart .

Moira McCarthy

Love the Jalepeno Margs . Just watched a girl send one back and tell the waitress that it was "just too spicy " so warning-- don't try unless you are a bad asss...

Karri Northrop

It's all about the tequila shrimp !

Damien Navarro

Go with the jalapeno margaritas and the tomatillo ribs and a potato Taco . Won't forget it.

Emma Cárdenas

The guacamole is amazing! Order some & enjoy :)

Jason Cadreau

A must try are their spicy margaritas and the chicken flautas ! NICE!!

Edgar Sarmiento

tons of great tequilas and definitely the best 'ritas in town . Get one.

catherine castle

My fav place to come with my girlfriends...... greatest margaritas !!!!!!!

Vanessa Fuentes

Great Churros W/ chocolate !! Yumi

@Jsibrian

Try the spicy margarita

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