Guelaguetza Restaurante

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3014 W Olympic Blvd (at Normandie Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90006

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(213) 427-0608
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Best

you will be able to experience a lot of flavors when you eat at Guelaguetza and all of them delightful.

Worst

The entertainment was good, but too loud to yell into the ear of the person sitting next to you. The food was good, but the staff was horrible. Waiting for every little thing ma...

Editorial review from Citysearch 2/25/2014

Enjoyed the food here. more


Yummy enmoladas!!! 3/22/2012

The enmonladas are delicious. Just like my grandmother would make them. Pros: null Cons: null more

Yummy enmoladas!!! 3/22/2012

The enmonladas are delicious. Just like my grandmother would make them. more

You cannot not try this 12/5/2008

Don't pass this restaurant just because it looks like an out-of-place hole in the wall (think Oaxacan in... more

You cannot not try this 12/5/2008

Don't pass this restaurant just because it looks like an out-of-place hole in the wall (think Oaxacan in... more

You cannot not try this 12/5/2008

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Don't pass this restaurant just because it looks like an out-of-place hole in the wall (think Oaxacan in Koreatown)... more

The Best Mole enchilladas! 8/11/2008

I love this place! I had never had Oxaquena style Mexican food before, but now I crave it. There mole is addictive. I also love the enchilladas with their string cheese, this is so interesting and good! I am going tonight to go and get some, yum! Pros: Everything Cons: Don't get to go enough more

The Best Mole enchilladas! 8/11/2008

I love this place! I had never had Oxaquena style Mexican food before, but now I crave it. There mole is addictive. I also love the enchilladas with their string cheese, this is so interesting and good! I am going tonight to go and get some, yum! Pros: Everything Cons: Don't get to go enough more

Great regional food at a decent price. 10/9/2007

This restaurant features food/flavor from Mexico's Oaxca region - famous for their chocolate infused Mole. The place is very clean and the atmosphere is fairly casual (the picture above is accurate depiction). The only part I didn't like was that the utensils were a bit old (my fork was badly bent, but was easily bent back), but you can't expect expensive silverware in such a casual place... so I highly recommended it. more

Great regional food at a decent price. 10/9/2007

This restaurant features food/flavor from Mexico's Oaxca region - famous for their chocolate infused Mole. The place is very clean and the atmosphere is fairly casual (the picture above is accurate depiction). The only part I didn't like was that the utensils were a bit old (my fork was badly bent, but was easily bent back), but you can't expect expensive silverware in such a casual place... so I highly recommended it. more

Best flavors in the area!! 4/9/2007

This place is epicureagasmic!! I made that word up specially to describe Guelaguetza. Homemade cheese shredded over oaxacan-chocolate-infused tangy sauces. Try the pork dish with the red sauce---it's to die for. Huge portions so if you are not starving, find a pal to go and get your fingers dirty with and share a dish with extra tortillas on the side. The sauce is fabulous--you'll want to take it home and the meat is slow-cooked and tender. I've had the chicken in black sauce and the pork in red and they are both wonderful. The drinks should be consumed with caution---they are very, very sweet but a unique experience if you've never had authentic Mexican drinks. Great place to get a belly-full of wonderful food! more

Best flavors in the area!! 4/9/2007

This place is epicureagasmic!! I made that word up specially to describe Guelaguetza. Homemade cheese shredded over oaxacan-chocolate-infused tangy sauces. Try the pork dish with the red sauce---it's to die for. Huge portions so if you are not starving, find a pal to go and get your fingers dirty with and share a dish with extra tortillas on the side. The sauce is fabulous--you'll want to take it home and the meat is slow-cooked and tender. I've had the chicken in black sauce and the pork in red and they are both wonderful. The drinks should be consumed with caution---they are very, very sweet but a unique experience if you've never had authentic Mexican drinks. Great place to get a belly-full of wonderful food! more

fantastic 11/19/2006

the food here is no b.s., straightforward, totally authentic, very flavorful, extremely reasonably priced, and super delicious. i visit this restaurant frequently as it is a welcome change from trendy LA spots that hide mediocre food quality behind a trendy, pretentious dining environment. this place is the real thing more

fantastic 11/19/2006

the food here is no b.s., straightforward, totally authentic, very flavorful, extremely reasonably priced, and super delicious. i visit this restaurant frequently as it is a welcome change from trendy LA spots that hide mediocre food quality behind a trendy, pretentious dining environment. this place is the real thing more

Very unique and very good! 9/14/2006

This place had really interesting food, I've never been anywhere quite like it! I highly recommend the tamales, and any of the other menu items that involve their spectacular mole sauces. It has a pretty low-key atmosphere, and there is a store at the front of the restaurant that sells chiles, sauces, and other interesting food. This is a great place to go if you want to try something new and different on the cheap! more

Very unique and very good! 9/14/2006

This place had really interesting food, I've never been anywhere quite like it! I highly recommend the tamales, and any of the other menu items that involve their spectacular mole sauces. It has a pretty low-key atmosphere, and there is a store at the front of the restaurant that sells chiles, sauces, and other interesting food. This is a great place to go if you want to try something new and different on the cheap! more

BEST MEXICAN EVER!!!!!! 6/12/2006

This is as Mexican as they come.... better tha Oaxaca itself. You won't regret going, TRUST ME!!!!!! Their Mole is to die for! Pros: Ambience, food. MOLE! Cons: a wait on weekends more

BEST MEXICAN EVER!!!!!! 6/12/2006

This is as Mexican as they come.... better tha Oaxaca itself. You won't regret going, TRUST ME!!!!!! Their Mole is to die for! Pros: Ambience, food. MOLE! Cons: a wait on weekends more

Great food, decent ambience 2/4/2006

I can see how other reviewers might not love the decor, but it reminded me of a little Italian trattoria in the sense that the service was extremely friendly and wait staff highly knowledgeable (dare I say passionate!?) about their food, the tables were cute with loud checkerboard patterns, and the food was extraordinary. Now, obviously, this is Mexican and not Italian food, but you get the idea. The tamal in banana leaf (about $5.50 when I went - great value!)with black mole was extraordinary, the horchata was great (with little bits of nut and fruit in it), and even the chips and salsa with cheese and red mole was the best free appetizer I've had in LA! I definitely have to go back to try some other items on the menu, and I highly recommend the BYOB - no corkage fees, are you kidding? Where else will that happen? Pros: food, service, value Cons: none more
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Guelaguetza Restaurante offers the best Oaxacan food in Los Angeles California. Come by or call us today! (213) 550-3312

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  • Guelaguetza Restaurante offers the best Mexican food in Los Angeles California. Come by our location in Koreatown for authentic Oaxacan breakfast, lunch or dinner that is a culinary celebration of all things Oaxacan!
    Since 1999, Guelaguetza Restaurante has been the culinary celebration of all things Oaxacan in our Koreatown location of Los Angles. This family owned and operated restaurant is the perfect place for family style dining that is open daily for breakfast and lunch, specializing in authentic Oazacan dishesCome for dinner in the evening as we offer live music as a band plays nightly! Available for catering and banquets, as our venue is capable of seating 250 people!
    Check out our new Mezcal bar at Guelaguetza Restaurante that has one of the largest mezcal and tequila lists in town! Reservations and walk-ins welcome, call us today! (213) 550-3312

Editorial
  • The Scene
    Hidden away on a busy Koreatown street, this gastronomic gem boasts a mostly Mexican clientele, but Guelaguetza's legendary mole also draws culinary pilgrims from all over the...

  • 10/14/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon - Thu: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Fri: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Sun: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central LA, Wilshire Center / Koreatown
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