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!
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