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(310) 829-4550
2909 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
34.025
-118.4594
Neighborhoods: West LA, Pico
What People Are Saying About Lares Restaurant
The Editor
Mar Yvette
Citysearch
In Short – Stepping into this dimly lit space is like walking into a rustic Mexican adobe. Framed prints of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo artwork hover near the sunken bar made of heavy carved wood, while the roaring fireplace, exposed beams and a white stucco interior make it homey and inviting. (And if that doesn't do it for you, the host's "Hola, como estas?" greeting will.) The noise level is conversational; upstairs there's yet another bar and tables that fill up with late-night revelers on weekends. Dishes range from the simple (carnita tacos, cheese enchiladas) to the more…
03/16/09
Fantasic Mexican Food
by gobblespark
This place is highly recommended if you want a great meal with great service. There is an upstairs and a downstairs area (both are great), but no matter where you sit you get great service. I have been about 10 times now, and each time I am impressed. Any carnitas dish is excellent.
- Pros: Great food, Great interior, great service
- Cons: Starting to get crowded
01/11/09
Among the best Mexican restaurants
by justplanejane
With so many Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, it's hard to stand out, but this place definitely does! Everything I've had on the menu has been wonderful - I recommend the huevos rancheros or the carne asada tacos - the meat is tender and very flavorful. Their margaritas are strong, but still taste good and I love their Mexican hot chocolate. Oh ... and they have the best guacamole!
- Pros: great food
- Cons: none
11/17/08
Great food and services!
by CynMcKeever
My husband and I decided to try this spot out on Friday night. We didn?t have to wait long for a table. The food and salsa were great! Fast services and I loved their margaritas.
One weird thing?the bartender was our bartender, food server and he busses tables too. They all seem to help each other out and it works. Tiny bar area downstairs and no room to sit and wait. Up stairs has more tables and another larger bar. They have two waiting list: one for down and one for up-stairs. They had 2 string guitar players that move around the room. Over all we had a great time and I plan on going back and bring friends.
- Pros: Cheap, great salsa and food
- Cons: No area to sit and wait
The Details on Lares Restaurant
Parking:
The surrounding residential neighborhood parking is permit-only, so the restaurant's valet is the best option.
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