El Cochinito Restaurant
(323) 668-0737
3508 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90026
34.0887
-118.2766
Neighborhoods: East LA, Silver Lake
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Small family-run Cuban eatery serves simple but authentic meals to Silver Lake regulars in a very small mini-mall location.
User Reviews
oxyboricua
March 21, 2009
as a puerto rican living in L.A. sometimes i really get a craving for caribbean food. this is about as close to the food i'd get at home without being in the kitchen for hours on end. their lechon asado is simply to die for. so juicy, yet crunchy at the same time. their tostones are good too, and the mojito that goes with it adds great garlic flavor. i have yet to try anything from the this place that didn't satisfy.
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Boriqua18
October 22, 2008
So I wanted to meet a friend of mine for lunch, El Cochinito happened to be the center between both of our jobs, she had been there before, so she recommended it, but she did say it wasn't amazing, but good, so she did pre-warn me. I ordered the skirt steak and it was very dry and the flavor was not good, it tasted old, she had the ground beef and she thought the same, it just didn't have good flavor, she is Cuban and I am Puerto Rican, so we know good hispanic food when we taste it. Versailles was way better and it is a chain cuban restaurant, that's sad. Not to mention the service was just poor, the waitress just seemed bored and non-enthusiastic. I would not waste my time there again. If you want good Cuban food, there is a great place in Glendale called La Cubana, it's the best Cuban food I've had in LA and there is a great Puerto Rican Restaurant in Cypress called BIG ED'S. Happy eating.
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Anonymous
September 15, 2008
This is the best! Chicken, beef, pork, or whatever it is you desire...this restaurant delivers! There's just something extra special in their cooking and their sauces that sets this place apart from the others. Its a small restaurant so try to beat the dinner crowd before 8pm and you'll get a table right away. I also love Versailles, but El Cochinito is way better!
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Save Money:
Daily lunch specials may include paella, pork chops or crispy-skin chicken, and come with rice and beans, all for less than $8.
What to Drink:
A limited selection of inexpensive beer and house wine is offered. Corkage is free.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Hidden Find
