El Carmen Restaurant

General Information

323-852-1552
8138 W. 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Neighborhood: Beverly / 3rd District
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(10 ratings)
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Cuisine:
Mexican and Taco/Burrito
Meals Served:
Dinner
Dress Code:
Jeans and T-shirt
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Outdoors Only
Music Style:
Rock
Audience:
21+

Description

Imagine pounding five shots of tequila and then sitting down to watch a David Lynch film. That's what this hip Mexican bar and restaurant is like, with dim red lights, black-velvet paintings, Spanish B-movie wallpaper, and mounted bull heads. El Carmen attracts a good looking crowd and, though the Mexican fare is good, people really here to get drunk—and with pages and pages of tequila offerings, it's not a difficult goal to achieve.

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User Reviews (1)

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  • Anonymous

    "GREAT SPOT!!"

    Posted by mr_chuck-MMX on 10/28/2007
    5 stars

    killer atmosphere, cool & friendly staff, a really great spot to go and relax. Shouts to our waitress Stephanie for making the night a great one!

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Reviews from yelp (3)

  • Posted by Jenni S. on Yelp_small
    4 stars

    I love this place! I love how dark it is. I love the Mexican Wrestler paraphernalia. AND I LOVE THE TEQUILA. Not a place for groups unless you have...

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  • Posted by Anya R. on Yelp_small
    3 stars

    Tequila Tequila Tequila! Very small place so make sure you have reservations if you have a party bigger than 2. If you come in the evening- valet is the...

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  • Posted by Tim L. on Yelp_small
    3 stars

    Its hard to pin down the theme. It's either a fringe watering hole from Mexico circa 1963. Or a witch doctor's lair crossed with a speakeasy. Either way the...

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Cleanliness:
Up To Par
Average Drink Price:
$8
Worth Noting:
Food is available until 1:30 a.m.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
Cross Streets:
S. Kilkea Dr.
Parking:
Valet

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