Senor Fred
(818) 789-3200
13730 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks,
CA
91423
34.1482
-118.4322
Neighborhoods: Studio City, South Valley
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The Scene
A dimly lit room with pressed tin ceilings, tile-covered fireplace and wrought-iron accents evoke the sultry style of a '20s-era Mexican cantina. Moderate prices and friendly service lure in margarita-sipping dates as well as boisterous families celebrating special events.
The Food
Chef Maria Magdaleno has created a menu of authentic Mexican fare, emphasizing light, healthy ingredients (no weighty cheeses or refried beans). Flatbread pizzas topped with roasted vegetables and chicken or pork sausage can serve as a meal for one or an appetizer for the table. Quesadillas filled with mild Mexican cheeses are topped with velvety smooth guacamole. The outstanding mole ranks among L.A.'s best: Dark and sweet with a tinge of smoke, it's perfect over grilled chicken. And pan-roasted sea bass is served with a zesty mango and black-bean salad. Satiate your sweet tooth with a cup of hot chocolate and a plate of still-warm cookies.
User Reviews
AngieLovesJesus
January 09, 2009
Don't expect mushy refried beans and glops of cheese from this space. The food is really upscale with Mexican ingredients. The crab enchilada is wonderful, but yes, expensive. And the churros are to die for. The environs are really dark and the design is more Spanish bordello than Mexican. I like that it's different. I can find cheap Mexican in a crappy setting on every street corner. This is more of a place to take other people and enjoy the ambience. I don't know about the bar drinks, I stick with water or Coke.
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foodbabe818
August 19, 2008
First, the plusses...really great service, very friendly and accommodating staff. And a great, strong margarita (although I don't understand how $8 is a "happy hour" price for a margarita). The food was good, but nothing spectacular. The crunchy beef taco was quite good, and the cheese enchilada was very tasty with lots of cheese. What made the dinner miserable was how hot the restaurant was. They opened up the doors to the patio and it was so hot I was sweating the entire time we were there. Outside it was comfortable, but we were sitting inside and it wasn't. Overall I was disappointed, as I understand these are the same folks who run Max, which is one of my favorite restaurants. There's a little hole in the wall Mexican place on the southwest corner of Laurel Canyon and Burbank Blvd that's great (I don't know what it's called, it's in a little strip mall there) ... go there instead.
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machobonana
August 10, 2008
i highly agree with the people who gave "not good" reviews. yes we were seated quick, and yes, the place is very nice. but the food, drinks, and service...were not. let's start with the food. being mexican american, i would not eat it again. it was bland, and very over-priced. i usually order the carne asada, but i couldn't because it was $24. i have never heard of carne asada being that expensive. EVER!! drinks.... my margarita was practically all margarita mix. could barely taste the tequilla. not what most people expect when they order an $8 margarita from a "mexican" restaurant. service..... the waitress was nice, but couldn't understand what i said when i ordered my enchiladas con queso (cheese enchiladas). it says it in spanish on the menu, but she didn't know what it meant. my friend ordered jalepenos, and didn't get them until he was almost done with the meal. i will never go there again. and wold not advise anyone else to go there either.
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Where to Sit:
Sit outside on the heated sidewalk patio, or call ahead to reserve a booth in the dining room (parties of three or more only). For a more intimate group dinner, reserve one of the private dining alcoves in the bar.
Happy Hour:
In the bar, enjoy discount margaritas weekdays from 3pm to 7pm. On Friday and Saturday, there's a late-night happy hour from 11pm to 2am.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Fireplace, Bar Scene
