Casual Venice crowd flocks well into the wee hours for standard Mexican fare and killer margaritas.
(424) 354-2831
738 Rose Ave
(Lincoln Boulevard)
Venice,
CA
90291
34.0006
-118.469
Neighborhoods: Venice, West LA
What People Are Saying About La Cabana Restaurant
The Owner
La Cabana Restaurant
Owner
Since 1963, La Cabana in Venice has been serving great Mexican food. A little senorita pats out thick tortillas by hand on a brick-layered fireplace and a festive strolling guitar trio takes you back to pueblos of Mexico. There's a colorful outdoor patio where you can wash down chips and salsa picosa with over 18 varieties of margaritas. La Cabana serves monster burritos and sopes made fresh from the tortilla comal. The Chile Rellenos are to die for and they have an excellent Carne Adobada (pork steak marinated in a smokey chile ancho and pasilla sauce).
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Like a cozy Mexican cottage, the restaurant has dim lighting, arched entryways and terra-cotta overhangs. A tequila-drinking crowd is drawn to the partially covered, festively adorned patio. Tuxedo-clad servers deliver platters of Tex-Mex selections. Meat-filled empanadas with chipotle sauce is a popular starter. Entrees include steak picado, which is packed with chunks of beef in a mix of potatoes and vegetables. Handmade flour tortillas accompany most dishes, served hot off a large brick griddle. –
09/14/09
Good for margaritas, bad for food
by nswolf at Citysearch
I have tried this place several times and have been disappointed in my food each time, with a new menu item tried each time. Really mediocre food.
They do have a large selection of tequilas and if you just want to go out for margaritas this place isn't a bad choice.
- Pros: good margaritas
- Cons: mediocre food and bad parking
09/11/09
Lousy place for food delivery.
by Dan Rodriguez at Citysearch
I ordered a combination plate, for delivery. I said no cheese, it had cheese. I said flour tortillas, they gave me corn. The beans were cold, the rice was dry, the tamal, though not greasy, was loaded with fat and discolored, and had no sauce over it. The tortillas were cold, hard and chewey, and the chips rubbery.
I expect better than this, after paying $18 with the tip.
The only pro was that the delivery man was personable and nice looking.
I will not order delivery from them again, and I don't recommend them. Dan
- Pros: none
- Cons: Worse than steam table
08/02/09
Twice Bitten
by wisemama at Citysearch
We made the mistake of going twice with family and couldn't back out! This place has the worst Mexican food EVER!! No cilantro in anything, the guacamole has like mayonnaise and other unfamiliar seasonings or chemicals added. It made me desperately wish for Taco Bell. It was very crowded and especially noisy with super bad guitar playing in background. Just awful and worst of all, I knew it!! You can somewhat judge a place by their chips and salsa. Did I mention the COLD stale chips?? Margaritas taste like old bottled syrup stuff. I don't get why this place is popular??? Oh... Venice that's why!!! I'LL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN!
- Pros: Open til 3am
- Cons: Food, Cold Chips & Margaritas
The Details on La Cabana Restaurant
What to Drink:
Patrons rave about the selection of potent margaritas and tequilas. Order a premium 'rita on the rocks and don't mind the small glass--they pack a serious punch.
When to Go:
Thursday-Sunday evenings, mariachis set the mood; on Sundays, a special brunch menu is served from 11am to 3pm.
The Extras:
La Cabana's colorful patio is available for private parties.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Message from La Cabana Restaurant
- Late-night Dining till 3am
- Now Delivers!
- Genuine Taste of Mexico
Since 1963, La Cabana in Venice has been serving great Mexican food. A little senorita pats out thick tortillas by hand on a brick-layered fireplace and a festive strolling guitar trio takes you back to pueblos of Mexico. There's a colorful outdoor patio where you can wash down chips and salsa picosa with over 18 varieties of margaritas. La Cabana serves monster burritos and sopes made fresh from the tortilla comal. The Chile Rellenos are to die for and they have an excellent Carne Adobada (pork steak marinated in a smokey chile ancho and pasilla sauce).
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