I went to Velvet Margarita last night and I'd have to say that I'm disappointed. First, in response to a previous poster, I am going to complain about the parking. I've lived in L.A. for five years, and yes, parking is horrible... but charging your customers ten dollars to park is a crime. And if you know the area of Hollywood... there really aren't any other options, finding street parking in the evening is impossible. The margaritas (I had the classic) were just okay and were definitely outmatched by the scratch margarita at El Coyote. They had an odd taste that my group commented on, a taste I can't really describe, but definitely didn't like. The three different dips that were provided with the chips were good, the shrimp bisque was very good and the calamari was pretty good, but the rest of the meal (I had the steak tacos) was forgettable. Not nearly as good as the food at Cha Cha Cha or El Cholo. Just kind of bland, like something you would get at Acupulco or some other chain, and not worth the price. The service wasn't great either, and after the waitress took our order, we never saw her again. One member of our group had to track her down for a box and the check. The inside is kind of cool, but I wouldn't go there obviously just for that. In general, I would not come here again because it is overpriced and the good soup and dip doesn't make up for the overwise lackluster food and drinks.
Pros: Dip, shrimp bisque, and the atmosphere
Cons: The margaritas, the main courses, and the parking!
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