Velvet Margarita

Bein from San Diego I am really surprised... is this bland, tasteless stuff what Los Angeles calls Mexican food? I went with a big group of people because we heard it went off at night. I tried a lot of dishes and everything was not great. People with me that live in L.A. agreed that this place has a lot of hype, but doesn't really deliver. Plus I could definitely go without the accompaning L.A. attitude shown by the wait staff. I have read the other reviews and I agree that this is a fun place to get drinks. But I am wondering if the positive reviews were written by friends of management. more

Bein from San Diego I am really surprised... is this bland, tasteless stuff what Los Angeles calls Mexican food? I went with a big group of people because we heard it went off at night. I tried a lot of dishes and everything was not great. People with me that live in L.A. agreed that this place has a lot of hype, but doesn't really deliver. Plus I could definitely go without the accompaning L.A. attitude shown by the wait staff. I have read the other reviews and I agree that this is a fun place to get drinks. But I am wondering if the positive reviews were written by friends of management. more

Had dinner with a group of freinds. first timer. we had such a great time. good energy place food was so tasty could'nt stop eating those chips and salsa with that bean dip unbeleivable! Have to come here just to see the interior design! Pretty amazing. Owner was sitting next to us with her freinds. She was so nice (pretty too! ) bought us drinks and dessert. Hung out on patio after dinner great vibe. Will definetley be hanging out there more often! Pros: good vibes, good service more

Had dinner with a group of freinds. first timer. we had such a great time. good energy place food was so tasty could'nt stop eating those chips and salsa with that bean dip unbeleivable! Have to come here just to see the interior design! Pretty amazing. Owner was sitting next to us with her freinds. She was so nice (pretty too! ) bought us drinks and dessert. Hung out on patio after dinner great vibe. Will definetley be hanging out there more often! Pros: good vibes, good service more

I am not one to write reviews but I am a bit surprised at some of the comments a few have made regarding Velvet Margarita. I cant help but think these reviews come from competing restaurants. Personally I've always had a blast and always have been treated like a king! Pros: Great Ambience! Great Music! Great Food! Cons: Cahuenga more

I am not one to write reviews but I am a bit surprised at some of the comments a few have made regarding Velvet Margarita. I cant help but think these reviews come from competing restaurants. Personally I've always had a blast and always have been treated like a king! Pros: Great Ambience! Great Music! Great Food! Cons: Cahuenga more

Seriously I will never eat Mexican food anywhere else if i can help it! the food is amazing - so reasonable, huge portions and Monday nights 2 for I margaritas!!!! Imagine that - a $4 margarita in a hip Hollywood spot!!!! the staff were all so friendly.. some are kinda hot - so trust me.... you WANT them to be as friendly as poss!!!! a really good experience everytime!!!!! and the door guy always gets a cab for me and waits until I am in it and safely on my way home. attn: smokers! they have not just a patio but an OUTSIDE bar!! all kinds of cool Aztec art on the wall outside too! this place is a visual symphony in every aspect, and the food, staff, and drinks ROCK!!!! check it out! great vegetarian menu too!! kitchen closes really late too!!!! Pros: food, service, staff, drinks, decor, late night dining Cons: none more

Seriously I will never eat Mexican food anywhere else if i can help it! Pros: food, service, staff, drinks, decor, late night dining more

These guys would get a 5 star rating if they had a bigger selection of beers. They didn't have Coronas or Sam Adams. The bartender told me they don't carry Anheuser-Busch beers. I got a Tecate and it came in a can with a lime thats kinda lame if you ask me. The food was simply amazing. The waiter never came by once to take the order but he never came to check on us buth then again i was there around 1:00 AM and the restaurant areas was empty. Pros: Good Food Cons: Bad Service small selection more

These guys would get a 5 star rating if they had a bigger selection of beers. They didn't have Coronas or Sam Adams. The bartender told me they don't carry Anheuser-Busch beers. I got a Tecate and it came in a can with a lime thats kinda lame if you ask me. The food was simply amazing. The waiter never came by once to take the order but he never came to check on us buth then again i was there around 1:00 AM and the restaurant areas was empty. Pros: Good Food Cons: Bad Service small selection more

I went here for my friend's birthday. They gave us a great table and the service was awesome! The decor was so cool and different. There was a nice size smoking patio in the back. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!!! Pros: FOOD, DRINK PRICES, SERVICE, DECOR Cons: NONE! more

I went here for my friend's birthday. They gave us a great table and the service was awesome! The decor was so cool and different. There was a nice size smoking patio in the back. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!!! Pros: FOOD, DRINK PRICES, SERVICE, DECOR Cons: NONE! more

swung by here the other night w/my girls, had the calamari and stuffed churros. yes, i said STUFFED churros. so amazing!!! we had a blast and the service was so on point. If i wasnt sitting at a table eating, i def would have been making trip after trip to the bar to have a reason to talk to the hot bartenders......oh and bumped in Kat Von D too, NICE! more

swung by here the other night w/my girls, had the calamari and stuffed churros. yes, i said STUFFED churros. so amazing!!! we had a blast and the service was so on point. If i wasnt sitting at a table eating, i def would have been making trip after trip to the bar to have a reason to talk to the hot bartenders......oh and bumped in Kat Von D too, NICE! more

First, let me state that I've been to La Velvet Margarita many times. The decor and ambience is amazing. Everything on the menu tastes great. However, beware the bar. The margaritas are consistantly weak and taste like something you would expect to receive at TGIFridays or Acupulco. Pros: Decore, ambience, food. Cons: margaritas, parking (buy hey, that's Hollywood) more

First, let me state that I've been to La Velvet Margarita many times. The decor and ambience is amazing. Everything on the menu tastes great. However, beware the bar. The margaritas are consistantly weak and taste like something you would expect to receive at TGIFridays or Acupulco. Pros: Decore, ambience, food. Cons: margaritas, parking (buy hey, that's Hollywood) more

Ok, since it seems that I practically lived at La Velvet Margarita this Summer I think I have this place wired. Here's the scoop... 1) The parking on Cahuenga can be a hassle BUT there are a few $5 lots along Selma (don't blink or you might miss them) if the valet is too steep for ya! 2) On weeknights I have never had longer than a five-minute wait for a table BUT for weekends I would definitely recommend making reservations! 3) Don't be shy to be specific when you order! I am a picky eater and they have always accommodated my requests to my liking. My girls and I usually stick to the Cobb Salad and Tequila Bisque... yum! Oh and you have to order the Churros for dessert... double yum! 4) Ask about their "Drink Specials"... they don't advertise them but they got em! 5) Don't expect to hear contemporary music... as I was once informed by the very large heavily tattooed owner (Big Daddy) that the Velvet Margarita is a "restaurant" and not a "nightclub" and that "bumping Jay-Z would not contribute to the authenticity of his establishment." 6) If you ever find yourself inebriated enough to build up the courage to approach Vince Vaughn just to say hi... be warned that you may also find yourself in the middle of a rockabilly swing with him before you even get a chance to say... hi! more

Ok, since it seems that I practically lived at La Velvet Margarita this Summer I think I have this place wired. Here's the scoop... more

It had been over a year since we were last at Velvet Margarita. My husband and I walked in on saturday night and it was half empty and they still sent us to the bar while they got our table. There were two empty booths and I asked the host if we could sit at one of them. The host said NO we have two HUGE parties with reservations coming in. They sat us a regular table across from the two booths. Five minutes later they sat two girls and one booth and a man and a women at the other. I was livid. We waited until we were done with dinner and I asked the host about the booth and thier HUGE reservations. NOT ONLY DID HE NOT APOLOGIZE BUT HE WAS RUDe. This place is SO unaccomating. We dine out way too much to be treated in this manner. Doesn't the Velvet Margarita know that ""customer service"" is everything in this town. Pros: Decor Cons: Customer Service, Hosts, Bad Attitude more

It had been over a year since we were last at Velvet Margarita. My husband and I walked in on saturday night and it was half empty and they still sent us to the bar while they got our table. There were two empty booths and I asked the host if we could sit at one of them. The host said NO we have two HUGE parties with reservations coming in. They sat us a regular table across from the two booths. Five minutes later they sat two girls and one booth and a man and a women at the other. I was livid. We waited until we were done with dinner and I asked the host about the booth and thier HUGE reservations. NOT ONLY DID HE NOT APOLOGIZE BUT HE WAS RUDe. This place is SO unaccomating. We dine out way too much to be treated in this manner. Doesn't the Velvet Margarita know that "customer service" is everything in this town. Pros: Decor Cons: Customer Service, Hosts, Bad Attitude more