La Barca Mexican Restaurant

(323) 735-6567

2414 S Vermont Ave (Vermont & Adams)
Los Angeles, CA 90007 34.034287 -118.291548

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Neighborhoods: Jefferson, South LA

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Hours:

Sun - Thu 10:30am - 10pm

Fri - Sat 10:30am - 11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 8.23.10

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Casual Date Spot, Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Mexican

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What People Are Saying About La Barca Mexican Restaurant

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In Short – Walk into this West Adams bar and you'll feel like you've stumbled upon a tucked-away gem unmarred by the outside world. Ornate mahogany furniture, dimmed candelabras and kitschy artwork transport you to another world--one that doesn't take itself too seriously. At first glance, the 1950s style jukebox appears completely out of place but actually, it reflects the wide and colorful spectrum of patrons. Enjoy Britney or Selena as you nosh on tacos, massive burritos, and chips and salsa.

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Look Good:
If you have trouble spotting this hidden delight, look for a patrol car out front. L.A.'s finest get discounts, so you can bet on encountering at least some LAPD blues here.
Fun Fact:
The restaurant has been family-run for 25 years and a time-honored rite of passage for USC students. Most Trojans under the age of 50 can regale you with entertaining tales of post-game celebrations or underage revelries.
ambiance
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The location is a bit shady, and the parking sucks.”
  2. “Cheap food & great atmosphere!”
  3. “Great staff, great atmosphere, cheap excellent food with big portions, their queso appetizer is awesome.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Great Mexican food, drinks, and by far great service.”
food quality
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The rice was not very good and the beans didn't have much flavor and the enchiladas didn't really have any of the green sauce on them.”
  2. “Try the Burrito Gigante, or the enchiladas, pretty yummy.”
  3. “This is a good place to hang out with cheap food.”
  4. “The $5 burrito is the size of my head and oh so good but I'm also a fan of the camarones a la diabla (shirmp of the devil) but it's super spicy so beware.”
  5. “Margaritas, pina coladas and coronas are all $2.50 and the food is good and cheap.”
  6. “If you are looking for outstanding food and service, then go somewhere else.”
  7. “Great Prices, Good Mexican food”
  8. “We are Mex-American, so yes, we have had great Mexican food, but we expected a lot better from all of the reviews.”
  9. “Mexican food is our favorite and this place falls right in line.”
  10. “Great staff, great atmosphere, cheap excellent food with big portions, their queso appetizer is awesome.”
  11. “This is that place, decent food for cheap prices.”
  12. “Cheap food & great atmosphere!”
  13. “They serve free chips and salsa and the food is always satisfying.”
  14. “This is hands down the best authentic Mexican food in LA.”
  15. “Great Mexican food, drinks, and by far great service.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a good place to hang out with cheap food.”
  2. “La Barca provides great service no matter how crowded the place is, the wait is always worthwhile.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “If you are looking for outstanding food and service, then go somewhere else.”
  2. “La Barca provides great service no matter how crowded the place is, the wait is always worthwhile.”
  3. “Great staff, great atmosphere, cheap excellent food with big portions, their queso appetizer is awesome.”
  4. “Great Mexican food, drinks, and by far great service.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Great staff, great atmosphere, cheap excellent food with big portions, their queso appetizer is awesome.”
  2. “and lets not forget the cheap wonderful margaritas!”
  3. “This is a good place to hang out with cheap food.”
  4. “Margaritas, pina coladas and coronas are all $2.50 and the food is good and cheap.”
  5. “This is that place, decent food for cheap prices.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/26/12

Best Mexican food in town....don't

by Quetzalcoatl

Best Mexican food in town....don't forget the delicious margaritas & drinks...!!! No doubt...!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/27/11

comida muy buena!!!!

by myriamboomboom

the food here seems to be great! I havent been here in years but from what I recall their Mexican rice is absolutly delicious!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/10/11

Really Enjoy The Food!!

by urtizalfredo

I enjoy their food here. Lots of mouth watering flavor and I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/08/10

The best in town!!!

by CSMobileUser2

I've been going there since I was a little girl. The people there are really friendly n their food is so good! I've never had 1 bad experience there and its true their food is cheap but they don't cheap out on taste. I have gotten my bf hooked on their food its the go to spot.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/07/10

BEST CHEAPEST MEXICAN NEAR USC

by sunnylagirl

Ive been going here since i went to USC and it is STILL the best. Great staff, great atmosphere, cheap excellent food with big portions, their queso appetizer is awesome.. and lets not forget the cheap wonderful margaritas! I will always go out of my way to go here.

  • Pros: strong cheap cadillac margaritas, authentic mexican food
  • Cons: parking

The Details on La Barca Mexican Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great authentic mexican food
  • great service
  • great staff
  • great college memories
  • pretty yummy enchiladas
  • great atmosphere
  • great margaritas
  • great queso appetizer
  • great drinks
  • order colossal burrito
  • amazing happy hour
  • great little spot
  • sucks parking
  • best bet
  • pretty yummy burrito gigante
  • big portions
  • mediocre plates
  • not very good rice
  • good size
  • love la barca
  • recommended highly
  • good place
  • great prices
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