El Conquistador
Los Angeles , CA 90026
Phone: (323) 284-5232
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Edgecliffe Drive
- Hours:
- Mon 4pm-10:30pm, Tue-Thu, Sun 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Message from El Conquistador
"A Silverlake Original... since 1973!"
- Sunday champagne brunch
- Rustic patio dining
- Lunch available Wed-Sat
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Editorial Review for El Conquistador – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The decor of this popular Sunset Junction spot is festive--from the textured pink walls to the dining room packed with huge butterfly kites, folk art and stained glass. Two separate bars are frequently filled to capacity as drinkers complement their margaritas with the Botana combo; a mix of nachos, taquitos, quesadillas and house-made guacamole. Entree favorites include chiles rellenos, onion- and pepper-simmered sirloin and an earthy mole slathered over chicken breasts or enchiladas.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitSocial butterflies should try to get one of the tables on the small front patio, where you can keep an eye on everyone who comes in and out.
When to GoSeveral dishes are served only on weekends, including estofado de puerco, a thick pork stew with potatoes, carrots and green olives. Call ahead for the day's specials.
Happy HourGo Monday through Thursday 4pm to 6:30pm for free appetizers and chips and salsa.
User Reviews for El Conquistador
07/16/2008 Posted by togi55
I love this restaurant -- the service is great and the food is very good. The margaritas are a little on the sweet side, but will knock you out. The decor is fanciful and fun and the crowd is a nice mix of gay and straight -- a nice slice of life in one of L.A.'s most progressive, unpretentious neighborhoods. However, lately, some local parents seem to have confused it with a McDonald's PlayPlace, dragging in their newborns and toddlers who inevitably squawl. I know Denny's, IHOP and all those other "family" restaurants aren't hip, but since when is a 100-proof Mexican restaurant with two bars an appropriate place for little kids and strollers? And why inconvenience and annoy all the other diners?
Pros: great personnel, delicious fare, powerful margaritas
Cons: din can be deafening, too many kiddies of late
05/19/2008 Posted by Goosette
I've been going to El Conquistador for ever! The atmosphere, food (especially the carne asada) as well as the service have always been excellent. My favorite are the BANANA margaritas....I highly recommend them :) they make me go BANANAS after a few!!!
Pros: NONE
Cons: BANANA MARGARITAS
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