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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Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
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Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
Guelaguetza Restaurante - Los Angeles, CA
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you will be able to experience a lot of flavors when you eat at Guelaguetza and all of them delightful.

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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...

Yummy! 3/11/2003

This is the Mexican food you don't find at regular Mexican restaurants. It has more caribbean influence. I love Oaxacan food and Guelaguetza does not dissappoint. Pros: unique, plenty of parking, decor more
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Yummy! 3/11/2003

This is the Mexican food you don't find at regular Mexican restaurants. It has more caribbean influence. I love Oaxacan food and Guelaguetza does not dissappoint. Pros: unique, plenty of parking, decor more
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classic Oaxacan 2/25/2003

This Guelaguetza is larger than the one on 8th St. and their menu is more extensive. The Tamal Oaxaqueno is one of my favorites at either location - a huge banana leaf wrapped corn masa tamale filled with unctuous mole negro and chunks of chicken. All the moles are great. There are many regional dishes here that are different from what many usually associate with Mexican food. BTW, I love the crickets (they're crunchy). Pros: Parking lot in rear, Crickets!!! more
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classic Oaxacan 2/25/2003

This Guelaguetza is larger than the one on 8th St. and their menu is more extensive. The Tamal Oaxaqueno is one of my favorites at either location - a huge banana leaf wrapped corn masa tamale filled with unctuous mole negro and chunks of chicken. All the moles are great. There are many regional dishes here that are different from what many usually associate with Mexican food. BTW, I love the crickets (they're crunchy). Pros: Parking lot in rear, Crickets!!! more
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Guelaguetza, Food will Get Ya 12/18/2002

Very Delicious Food, excellent service, great location, lovely music and atmosphere, pricing is down to earth and overall, a great place to dine, whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Enjoy your meal here, I know I do. Pros: Inexpensive, Good music, GREAT food more
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Guelaguetza, Food will Get Ya 12/18/2002

Very Delicious Food, excellent service, great location, lovely music and atmosphere, pricing is down to earth and overall, a great place to dine, whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. Enjoy your meal here, I know I do. Pros: Inexpensive, Good music, GREAT food more
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Too Loud To Enjoy 9/30/2002

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 made me never want to come back. more
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Too Loud To Enjoy 9/30/2002

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 made me never want to come back. more
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good made even better 9/25/2002

This place is just like the other Guelaguetza on 8th street except better. The menu is more extensive, the place is much bigger, has better A/C, has multiple TV's and live band during dinner hours. The food taste great as ever! more
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good made even better 9/25/2002

This place is just like the other Guelaguetza on 8th street except better. The menu is more extensive, the place is much bigger, has better A/C, has multiple TV's and live band during dinner hours. The food taste great as ever! more
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I'll be back! 7/10/2002

I've only been here once but I'll definitely be back. I've never had mexican food like this, it was outstanding. There's a definite taste and style to this food that really sets it apart from every ""mexican"" place I've ever been to. I got the Pechuga de Pollo and when I go back I'll be torn between getting that again or trying something new. I didn't think it was pricey at all. Pros: kids menu, menu choice more
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I'll be back! 7/10/2002

I've only been here once but I'll definitely be back. I've never had mexican food like this, it was outstanding. There's a definite taste and style to this food that really sets it apart from every "mexican" place I've ever been to. I got the Pechuga de Pollo and when I go back I'll be torn between getting that again or trying something new. I didn't think it was pricey at all. Pros: kids menu, menu choice more
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A slice of heaven from the Gods. 7/9/2002

Oh for the love of all things mole. I love this place. No joke, I didn't like the taste of mole...that is of course until I came to this joint. I had their Tamale plate and it was so good. The masa on the tamale was just a tad sweet, mixed with mole and the tender chicken...oh was I in heaven. Their horchata was the yummiest thing. I've had the traditional kind with the vanilla, but this stuff had pieces of melon and nuts....oooooh soooo good. The place was bright and clean and the prices were cheap. This is THE place to go around Wilshire for some good ol' Oaxacan food. Pros: Chips and mole, Mole, oh and the Mole more
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A slice of heaven from the Gods. 7/9/2002

Oh for the love of all things mole. I love this place. No joke, I didn't like the taste of mole...that is of course until I came to this joint. I had their Tamale plate and it was so good. The masa on the tamale was just a tad sweet, mixed with mole and the tender chicken...oh was I in heaven. Their horchata was the yummiest thing. I've had the traditional kind with the vanilla, but this stuff had pieces of melon and nuts....oooooh soooo good. The place was bright and clean and the prices were cheap. This is THE place to go around Wilshire for some good ol' Oaxacan food. Pros: Chips and mole, Mole, oh and the Mole more
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Highly recommend this place 6/16/2002

This joint is GOOD! I had the Chicken Tamale wrapped in gigantic banana leaves with Black Mole sauce. Thinking about the complex flavors in the mole make me wanna go back for some more. Also try the Empanada with the red moles sauce. It's light and delicious. Pros: inexpensive, great food Cons: needs better AC more
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Highly recommend this place 6/16/2002

This joint is GOOD! I had the Chicken Tamale wrapped in gigantic banana leaves with Black Mole sauce. Thinking about the complex flavors in the mole make me wanna go back for some more. Also try the Empanada with the red moles sauce. It's light and delicious. Pros: inexpensive, great food Cons: needs better AC more
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Chocoholic's paradise 6/5/2002

The red mole is delicious--tasty mix of sweet and smoky. I was a little disappointed in the empanada ... try the zucchini blossom and cheese filling instead of chicken. Before you leave, browse through the mini-market in the front of the store. Take some mole or a pan dulce home with you. Pros: authentic food Cons: no alcohol more
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Chocoholic's paradise 6/5/2002

The red mole is delicious--tasty mix of sweet and smoky. I was a little disappointed in the empanada ... try the zucchini blossom and cheese filling instead of chicken. Before you leave, browse through the mini-market in the front of the store. Take some mole or a pan dulce home with you. Pros: authentic food Cons: no alcohol more
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Mole to Die For 5/30/2002

Eating at Guelaguetza was only my second time having mole and now I get it. The layers of flavor--sweet, spicy, smoky--knocked me out. Even the nachos they put out, covered in a peanutty sauce with bits of Cotija sprinkled on top, were out of this world. I have told all my friends about this place. The horchata is the best I've ever had; bits of cactus, fruit and nuts are mixed in for an absolutely delicious result. Speaking Spanish doesn't hurt, but the staff is so friendly and helpful that you'll manage if you don't speak it. They also have a little section in the front where you can buy packets of mole, Mexican chocolate and pottery. Great place. Pros: Mole, Friendly Staff, Horchata Cons: Limited Parking more
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Mole to Die For 5/30/2002

Eating at Guelaguetza was only my second time having mole and now I get it. The layers of flavor--sweet, spicy, smoky--knocked me out. Even the nachos they put out, covered in a peanutty sauce with bits of Cotija sprinkled on top, were out of this world. I have told all my friends about this place. The horchata is the best I've ever had; bits of cactus, fruit and nuts are mixed in for an absolutely delicious result. Speaking Spanish doesn't hurt, but the staff is so friendly and helpful that you'll manage if you don't speak it. They also have a little section in the front where you can buy packets of mole, Mexican chocolate and pottery. Great place. Pros: Mole, Friendly Staff, Horchata Cons: Limited Parking 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

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  • 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
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  • 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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