Amaranta Cocina Mexicana
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Phone: (818) 610-3599
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Vanowen Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30am-9pm, Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30-11pm, Sat 10:30am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-9pm
Editorial Review for Amaranta Cocina Mexicana – by Mar Yvette
In Short
Named after the amaranth grain that's used to make Mexican "alegria" candy, this cozy yet stylish eatery is where shoppers stop in for a little mall repreive and indulge in brunch, lunch or dinner. The menu ranges from familiar dishes like guacamole (made fresh tableside in a stone mortar and pestle) and chicken enchiladas to regional specialties such as Puebla mole, made from 18 different ingredients. There's also a to-go store featuring an extensive takeaway menu, traditional Mexican salsas and crafts for sale. (Photo credit: Howard Wise)
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Insider Tips
Happy HourGet drink specials during the daily happy hour from 3pm to 7pm, and also from 10pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
What to DrinkTequila shots range in price from $7 to $175 per shot. For $175, guests can sample the limited edition, ultra-premium Anejo, aged a total of 12 years in American white oak and French oak barrels.
User Reviews for Amaranta Cocina Mexicana
09/03/2008 Posted by Keira2008
Good food. Good ambiance. Good margaritas. Unfortunately, one hostess is rude. The manager shows very little interests in his customers. If you have a complaint, he could care less. There was a problem with our table reservation. The hostess was indifferent and rude. We asked for the manager. He would not say his name. He basically said, this is how things work in this establishment and that he deals with complaining customers all the time. He kept defending the hostess and his policies without trying to learn about the problem at hand. He would not let any of us speak. He kept interrupting and talking about how customers complain all the time and that is all he deals with day in day out. Wow! Completely unprofessional. The other hostess, the waiters and the rest of the staff are friendly and provide good service. Because we had this unfortunate interaction with this one manager, we will not be going back.
Pros: Good Food
Cons: Poor service from the manager
08/17/2008 Posted by Sinatra79
Well first of all this restaurant is my favorite since the first time i went there for dinner. All the Staff the Servers, host and G.M. they were really friendly all the time they make always our stay Magic. They look that they are working happy all the time. I met the Chef Alex because i want to tell him how good it is the Food we get the Tortilla Soup and the Fish Tacos and Churros. They were the best, that Manager recommend us the Fish Tacos and the Tortilla Soup because he say that its his favorite items in the Menu. And Actualy this Manager my Wife say that looks like El Zorro and Mark Anthony the Singer. Thank you for all this great experience and best time.
Pros: The Best!!!!!!!
Cons: Thank you !!!!!!!!
