Velvet Margarita

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1612 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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(323) 469-2000
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We were told this place had great margaritas and crowd. We weren't disappointed! k

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This place makes me angry. I looove a good margarita and some Mexican food, but this restaurant has neither. The service was incredibly slow, and instead of apologizing, the wai...

La velvet margarita awsome place!!!! 2/5/2009

la velvet margarita cantina is a MUST!! if you havent been,i highly reccomend it:) Pros: Food is delicious! more
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La velvet margarita awsome place!!!! 2/5/2009

la velvet margarita cantina is a MUST!! if you havent been,i highly reccomend it:) the place on the outside is hidden.but once you've entered it,it is amazing. love thier style of the resturant.dim lighting, video projecters with old skol movies, cool art.its great.food was so delicious.service was excellent.great place!!! its my favorite. Pros: Food is delicious! more
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Good Food/Drinks 12/15/2008

My friends and I had a get-together at this restaurant/bar and they reserved us a separate room upstairs. The room was great and the atmosphere was still very bar-ish which was nice because we didn't feel isolated or separated from the scene (we could see over and out into the bar and restaurant areas). The food was good and the portions were good, but it was a bit pricey for the quality of food. The drinks were amazing. One of my friends got an amazing pina colada that came in a coconut! more
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Great for a big group! 9/27/2008

It was my birthday and I made reservations for 10 three weeks before the date. I ended up having to add 6 more people to our reservation the week of and Velvet Margarita was completely accommodating. They gave us a whole corner of the restaurant near the bar. Our server, Travis, was super polite and treated us incredibly well. The food was the great, the drinks were great and even our friends who weren't ""drinking"" seemed to have a good time. This was my favorite restaurant in Hollywood before my birthday and it still is! more
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Great for a big group! 9/27/2008

It was my birthday and I made reservations for 10 three weeks before the date. I ended up having to add 6 more people to our reservation the week of and Velvet Margarita was completely accommodating. They gave us a whole corner of the restaurant near the bar. Our server, Travis, was super polite and treated us incredibly well. The food was the great, the drinks were great and even our friends who weren't "drinking" seemed to have a good time. This was my favorite restaurant in Hollywood before my birthday and it still is! more
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Like No Other... 9/11/2008

Love it. Love it. LOVE THIS PLACE! It?s so refreshing to come to a restaurant/ bar where everyone from the servers to the bar tenders and everyone in between is so friendly. This place is so unique, the decor, the ambience, it?s my favorite place for a special occasion to have dinner or to just have a couple drinks and hang out with friends Finally yet most importantly, the food happens to be AMAZING! Can?t wait to go back! more
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Like No Other... 9/11/2008

Love it. Love it. LOVE THIS PLACE! It?s so refreshing to come to a restaurant/ bar where everyone from the servers to the bar tenders and everyone in between is so friendly. This place is so unique, the decor, the ambience, it?s my favorite place for a special occasion to have dinner or to just have a couple drinks and hang out with friends more
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Love it. Love it. LOVE THIS PLACE! 9/2/2008

It’s so refreshing to come to a restaurant/ bar where everyone from the servers to the bar tenders and everyone in between is so friendly. This place is so unique, the décor, the ambience, it’s my favorite place for a special occasion to have dinner or to just have a couple drinks and hang out with friends \r Finally yet most importantly, the food happens to be AMAZING! Can’t wait to go back! more
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Velvet Margarita 9/2/2008

What do ya get when you take... more
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Velvet Margarita 9/2/2008

What do ya get when you take... one part - "Welcome to the Jungle", one part - "Margaritaville", one part - "Wasted Days & Wasted Nights", and blend it on high with a splash of every Salsa anthem you can think of ??? Duh. Velvet Margarita of course! more
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great atmosphere, okay food, what happened to the drinks? 8/23/2008

we live around the corner and had never been to this place. we decided to check it out (on a saturday night) without reservations. the atmosphere is fun - loud, but pleasant at the bar, the back patio slightly more quiet and more hip. very much the hollywood cattle call scene. all of our service was particularly friendly and pleasant, if a bit on the slow side (nothing that would deter us). the real surprise was the drinks: they were a bit gnarly. the velvet margarita in a pineapple is fun, but of four drinks, we sent two back because they just didn't taste good (i can't remember ever having done that before - with even one drink, let alone two). the quesadillas were delicious and the tamales were excellent too (warning - lots of stuff has olives in it, so ask if you aren't an olive person) though the steak burrito was average. the menu was interesting, though limited. Pros: fun atmosphere; great location Cons: hit-or-miss drinks; limited menu more
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great atmosphere, okay food, what happened to the drinks? 8/23/2008

we live around the corner and had never been to this place. we decided to check it out (on a saturday night) without reservations. the atmosphere is fun - loud, but pleasant at the bar, the back patio slightly more quiet and more hip. very much the hollywood cattle call scene. all of our service was particularly friendly and pleasant, if a bit on the slow side (nothing that would deter us). the real surprise was the drinks: they were a bit gnarly. the velvet margarita in a pineapple is fun, but of four drinks, we sent two back because they just didn't taste good (i can't remember ever having done that before - with even one drink, let alone two). the quesadillas were delicious and the tamales were excellent too (warning - lots of stuff has olives in it, so ask if you aren't an olive person) though the steak burrito was average. the menu was interesting, though limited. Pros: fun atmosphere; great location Cons: hit-or-miss drinks; limited menu more
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Awesome Grub...Drinks I will Pass.. 7/27/2008

Having heard the hype about this place I had to taste for myself. Pros: the Chips and DIp and the Ambience Cons: The Pink Puta For SHizzy more
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Awesome Grub...Drinks I will Pass.. 7/27/2008

Having heard the hype about this place I had to taste for myself. When you walk in it has it's own vibe ...Host was super friendly.. Love the dancing dolls above the bar ... Since the drinks were organic with nothing mixed in .. I went for a Pink Puta which turned out to be NASTY.. I told the bartender it was bitter and he just added more tequila although i was more then willing to accept but the tequila was cheap and made it 10 times worse.. for a 12 drink not worth it service at the bar lousy.. we sat at our table excellent menu full of yummy chooses.. and $5 house margaritas no one's arguing here it pretty much made up for the lousy drink.. I ate the Sprimp Scampi.. Although it was the smaller portion of the table it was fantastic .. THe creamy sauce with the rice was delish... everyone was happy all around... This was a wonderful experience.. although i recommend to eat earlier then 5 cause if not your in a for a night of heartburn and full belly the food is super heavy. but sooooooooooo GOOOD!!! I will be back! Pros: the Chips and DIp and the Ambience Cons: The Pink Puta For SHizzy more
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Not great, but not bad either 7/25/2008

So I'm going over to meet some friends at Velvet Margarita for a quick bite and drink or two last night and the first thing that bites me in the wallet is the $10 for parking. Oh well, I enter the place and it looks like somebody dropped acid and designed the place with junk they found from a Mexican swap meet. That being said, food was just OK, drinks were pricey but good and it's a "different" kind of place to go and hang. I'd go back, but I would just have drinks. Pros: Very interesting decor Cons: Expensive parking and drinks. Bland food. more
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Not great, but not bad either 7/25/2008

So I'm going over to meet some friends at Velvet Margarita for a quick bite and drink or two last night and the first thing that bites me in the wallet is the $10 for parking. Oh well, I enter the place and it looks like somebody dropped acid and designed the place with junk they found from a Mexican swap meet. Pros: Very interesting decor Cons: Expensive parking and drinks. Bland food. more
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ugh 5/20/2008

This place makes me angry. I looove a good margarita and some Mexican food, but this restaurant has neither. The service was incredibly slow, and instead of apologizing, the waitress gave attitude. The drinks are really overpriced, and the food was blah. If you want crappy drinks and Mexican food, save yourself some money and go to El Coyote. more
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Best Mexican Food Around!!!! 5/8/2008

We had a group of 10, we started with appetizers- Wow what a selection - my favorite was the salmon casadias. Pros: Thumbs up on parking, Ambience and service more
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Best Mexican Food Around!!!! 5/8/2008

We had a group of 10, we started with appetizers- Wow what a selection - my favorite was the salmon casadias. Their main courses were beyond what I expected, my favorite dishes are the chilli rellenos and green Chili Enchilada's! The atmosphere is amazing and of course the the velvet margarita in the pineapples made with real fresh fruit are the best I have ever tasted! I even saved room for their wonderful dessert, our whole table shared 4 different Desserts all great. The service and the staff make you feel welcome. I can't wait to go back and try more of the wonderful selections on their menu!!!! What a great evening'''''' Mexican Food is my favorite & I have eaten at many restaurants, The Velvet has the Best Mexican Food I have ever tasted!!!!!! Pros: Thumbs up on parking, Ambience and service more
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Cinco de Mayo!!! 5/8/2008

Went here Monday nite for Cinco de Mayo and had the best time ever!!!! We did have to wait in line a bit though. It seemed like everyone in Hollywood was there also trying to get in. Anyways, once we got in, IT WAS ON! Open bar, free food all night long, who does that??? Well I also heard it was their 4 year anniversary so they were feeling generous, to my delight. I danced too, which I never do, I guess I can thank those free-flowing margaritas for that. It was a blast!!!! Thanks VMC. more
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#1 Mexican Restaurant in Hollywood

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  • Velvet Margarita is the #1 Mexican restaurant in Hollywood: Voted #1 Zagat restaurant by Newsweek Magazine. Voted #1 Tequila Bar by Tu Ciudad Magazine. Voted #1 Top Night Spot by LA Times Magazine. Voted Top Restaurant by Channel 7 ABC News, Who's Who Heritage Registry for a living museum. At Velvet Margarita we serve up family recipes handed down through the generations in an ambiance that is Hollywood Swank with Mexican flare. Aside from the extensive menu, a long list of colorfully titled drinks include the Pink Puta, the Velvet Gringo, and of course, the restaurant's namesake: La Velvet Margarita served in a pineapple. We are a Hollywood hot-spot that will satisfy your craving for tasty Mexican food, your thirst for a premium drink and your desire to enjoy a great night in Hollywood. At Velvet Margarita; come for the cuisine stay for the scene!

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  • In Short
    You'd never guess from the grungy garage facade that this is one hot tamale of a place. Inside, the trendy Mexican lounge and restaurant is carnival fun house-meets-Tijuana kitsch: Blue velvet walls, black-lit Elvis portraits, sombreros on the ceiling and a palette consisting almost entirely of deep shades of red set the scene. Roving mariachis serenade hipsters and revelers sipping pineapple and coconut margaritas, while energetic salsa music booms during their breaks. A full menu is comprised of many calorie-conscious twists on traditional cantina favorites like ahi ceviche, turkey empanadas and tequila-flavored shrimp bisque.

    Hits: The crowd is fun and the chips and salsa trio (chipotle, tomatillo and hot bean dip) are some of the best items on the menu. Note: they're free with dinner.

    Misses: Unless you have a reservation for a large group, you'll have to wait for a table, which can be painfully slow on weekend nights. Also, the margaritas are very pricey.

  • 2/28/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-2am Fri 11am-4am Sat. 6pm-4am Sun 6pm-2am
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
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