Eat & drink · Tapas/local
Guelaguetza
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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View on mapKid-friendly Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan fare and colorful decor.via Google
A massive, lively temple of Oaxacan gastronomy and live music, honored with a James Beard Award.
- Signature
- The Festival de Moles, a sampler of their legendary house-made moles.
Reviews from Google
I was visiting from out of town and asked someone I ran in to, where a good spot to eat was and she recommended this place. I was not disappointed. The atmosphere was great, our server was awesome & attentive. I asked him a few questions about items on the menu and he was able to answer them without any hesitation. The plate I ordered was delicious, my drink was of the best I've ever had, and I loved the home made chips & mole, instead of the usual chips with salsa. I'm glad I found this place and definitely will be back if i'm ever in this area again.
Guelaguetza offers a lively introduction to Oaxacan cuisine in a large, energetic setting. The space is big, the atmosphere is loud and festive, and the live music adds to the experience. Service was quick and efficient, which we appreciated. One of the highlights is the variety of moles. They offer four different styles, giving you a chance to taste a range of traditional flavors from the region. That said, while the food was decent, it didn’t quite rise to the level I was hoping for. The flavors were there, but the overall quality left me wishing for something more authentic and refined. It honestly made me want to go back to Oaxaca itself. Overall, it’s a fun place for the atmosphere and a solid introduction to Oaxacan dishes, but it may not fully satisfy if you’re looking for top-tier quality.
Wife and I had a great experience here. We came for the Mole sampler, but we couldn't stop talking about how great the grasshoppers were. They were perfectly seasoned. The Moles were of course spectacular. Rich and complex, exactly what we were craving on a chilly wet evening. The facilities were outstanding and the service was great. It was a quiet night, but the atmosphere still felt warm and welcoming. I would have felt very comfortable bringing my little ones!
I hadn’t been here in years and when we finally went tonight, I was not disappointed. We got there around 6pm on a Friday night, thinking we might be waiting a while. To my surprise, it wasn’t too full and we were seated within 5 minutes. Our server Janeth was amazing! She was extremely attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time. The food was delicious as always. I usually get the nopales, but this time I got the enchiladas with mole coloradito and my husband got the birria tacos. Food arrived in a timely fashion and the drinks were also great. The atmosphere was lively with the live band playing good music. I only wish I had come with more friends so we could stay longer. I can’t wait to be back and I hope I get the same server.
I was told this was the best Mexican restaurant in LA and boy did it meet my expectations. I started with the stole. It was delicious and sweet. I tried the grasshoppers? Was really spicy but a great snack. I had the mole Rojo my mom had a tlayuda. The mole was amazing. You can taste hard work put into making it. All in all this place is amazing. Will come back one day during the evening for the live music.