Velvet Margarita Cantina
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (877) 486-8353
- Cross Street:
- Selma Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2am, Fri 11am-4am, Sat 6pm-4am, Sun 6pm-2am
Editorial Review for Velvet Margarita Cantina – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
You'd never guess from the grungy garage facade that this is one hot tamale of a place. Inside, the trendy Mexican lounge and restaurant is carnival fun house-meets-Tijuana kitsch: Blue velvet walls, black-lit Elvis portraits, sombreros on the ceiling and a palette consisting almost entirely of deep shades of red set the scene. Roving mariachis serenade hipsters and revelers sipping pineapple and coconut margaritas, while energetic salsa music booms during their breaks. A full menu is comprised of many calorie-conscious twists on traditional cantina favorites like ahi ceviche, turkey empanadas and tequila-flavored shrimp bisque.
Hits: The crowd is fun and the chips and salsa trio (chipotle, tomatillo and hot bean dip) are some of the best items on the menu. Note: they're free with dinner.
Misses: Unless you have a reservation for a large group, you'll have to wait for a table, which can be painfully slow on weekend nights. Also, the margaritas are very pricey.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyFixed-price lunch and dinner menus offer soup, salad and entree specials.
Know Before You GoTable reservations can be made for parties of four or more only. Otherwise, seating is first come, first served.
ParkingThe restaurant offers its own valet services, and there's also a private lot across the street.
User Reviews for Velvet Margarita Cantina
05/08/2008 Posted by 1hodgson
We had a group of 10, we started with appetizers- Wow what a selection - my favorite was the salmon casadias. Their main courses were beyond what I expected, my favorite dishes are the chilli rellenos and green Chili Enchilada's! The atmosphere is amazing and of course the the velvet margarita in the pineapples made with real fresh fruit are the best I have ever tasted! I even saved room for their wonderful dessert, our whole table shared 4 different Desserts all great. The service and the staff make you feel welcome. I can't wait to go back and try more of the wonderful selections on their menu!!!! What a great evening'''''' Mexican Food is my favorite & I have eaten at many restaurants, The Velvet has the Best Mexican Food I have ever tasted!!!!!!
Pros: Thumbs up on parking, Ambience and service
05/08/2008 Posted by caseygoode
Went here Monday nite for Cinco de Mayo and had the best time ever!!!! We did have to wait in line a bit though. It seemed like everyone in Hollywood was there also trying to get in. Anyways, once we got in, IT WAS ON! Open bar, free food all night long, who does that??? Well I also heard it was their 4 year anniversary so they were feeling generous, to my delight. I danced too, which I never do, I guess I can thank those free-flowing margaritas for that. It was a blast!!!! Thanks VMC.
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