Loteria Grill Hollywood
(323) 465-2500
6627 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
34.1017
-118.3341
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Hollywood
What People Are Saying About Loteria Grill Hollywood
The Editor
Matthew Allard
Citysearch
In Short
Fans of the original location at The Grove's Farmer's Market will likely flock to Loteria's second home in Hollywood. This time around diners are greeted to a sit-down atmosphere with waiters and waitresses taking orders right at the table. The other updates include a liquor license (finally, margaritas!) and a more industrial vibe that befits the restaurant's new 'hood. Soaring ceilings with exposed ductwork and colorful lifesize Spanish tarot cards dominate the scene. Whether eating indoors or out, on a semi-secluded patio by the street, Loteria's menu is still steadfast and unchanged. Juicy chicken, beef or pork tacos are cheap--and messy, heaped with guacamole, onions and a hint of cilantro. For added spice their pollo en pipian rojo is a fiery winner, with spicy pumpkin seed, peanut sauce and onion. There's even a nice selection for vegetarians, too.
User Reviews
ChadGut
March 05, 2009
I made a reservation at Loteria Grill using OpenTable. When I got to the restaurant, they told me it would be a 30-40 minute wait. I asked to speak to the manager. He did not offer to buy us a round of drinks while we waited. He did not ask me to come back another time and that he would take care of us. When I asked him to at least pay for our $8 parking, he told me he could "send me a check". If you want the food, go to the stand they have at the Farmer's Market, but whatever you do, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT THIS RIPOFF, POORLY RUN RESTAURANT.
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dreamchaser
January 30, 2009
Great food! Very nice ambiance. Way better than what I saw on their website. I was very pleasantly surprised at its decor. Wonderful service. I had the Suiza chicken enchillada. Fantastic! But the topper that everyone in my party was dying over was the ice cream. Soooo good!
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mhb1954
January 06, 2009
I went to Loteria last week on New Year's night and it was a very good experience, despite the initial problems we encountered in trying to understand their seating rules. The place has about 40 tables, but only 10 of them were in use, but they couldn't seat us until another three hours (9pm!) because they had reservations for the other tables. I discussed this with the owner who happened by and I explained that I thought it was odd that they wouldn't seat us. He offered us seats at the counter and immediately bought us a round of drinks and explained that he didn't want to have to turn down people who show up for reservations (all tables were booked). Thinking about it, it struck us as very thoughtful, and then we got the first cancellation and they sat us at a table anyway! The mole enchiladas were EXCELLENT, some of the best I've ever had. The rice and beans were served in smaller ramekins, which I'm not used to (I like the gewy, bubbly plates of food oozing with cheese, so this presentation was a bit spartan, but nonetheless, I would highly recommend it. The drinks were not bad (heck they were free!), the chips were ok and the salsa is probably original, homemade, but it's a different flavor than I like, but it was good, too. The service was great, and we were quite impressed with them buying us drinks without us even asking or complaining about anything (but the seating process). We definitely will go back. The atmosphere was lively, the place was open and the crowd seemed pretty nice. Definitely worth a return!
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When to Go:
Mexican breakfast is served daily, featuring chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, omelettes and more.
Know Before You Go:
For some, it might not be an easy find--there's no signage for the restaurant. Look for the flashing red neon lights of Geisha House, located next door.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Hidden Find
