El Colmao

04/14/11

The price here goes up with every new mercedes.

by albertoscuba

The food is ok and way overpriced. The seafood rice is not what it used to be, now they make it with parboiled rice.

Tostones are good.

Mazas de puerco y congri is good

The prices here goes up every time someone in the family buys a new mercedes.

11/18/08

The Best! Ignore all other cuban in LA

by ACEdge

First ate here years ago with a friend who grew up in Pico-union. Authentic. no-nonsense. great food. What else is needed?

• Pros: Ropa, fried plantains...mmm

06/28/08

Been going there since 1972.

by asp811

I remember going there with my parents all those years ago. The food has remained consistent throughout that time. Its one of the few places where you can order beef tongue and its served right. The portions are good and overall its still a good value. The only draw back is the lack of parking and the sketchy neighborhood.

• Pros: Good variety of traditional Cuban dishes.
• Cons: Limited parking, neighborhood.

07/14/06

Great Authentic Cuban Food

by cubasianchica

Ive been going back to this place for years. My family loves to come here when they visit from Fresno. Its great authentic cuban food for a reasonable price. It a great family setting great for groups. You dont usually need to make a reservation but if you want to make sure you get in, you can make reservations. The only con about this place is that the food does take a little bit to get there but trust me it is well worth the wait. Also its not in the best part of town so make sure you lock your cars. Other than that i recomend this place to everyone if you want to see what real cuban food is about. In my opinion it far exceeds the quality of authentic food of even Jennifer Lopez's restaurant in Pasadena and it is cheaper here!! Very Yummy!

04/10/06

A hidden gem

by codfish

I have paid more for Cuban food that is not this good. I will go back to try more of the menu.

I suppose this place would be a dime a dozen in Miami, but it is a find in LA. a geat place for a casual LA lunch on a day when you are hungry.

• Pros: Casual, tasty
• Cons: Casual