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Guelaguetza Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from Los Angeles Times and Eater
"I really love the black mole with Oaxan string cheese"(54 Tips)
"Great mezcal drinks"(11 Tips)
"Enjoyed the Michelinas, Chapulines, and the live music"(3 Tips)
"The Best Horchata that I ever had!"(7 Tips)
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Serious EatsApril 28, 2014A small selection of Mexican groceries is sold here, including real deal Mexican chocolate tables and some of the best raw quesillo (melting cheese) that we've had.
Lau UApril 16, 2018Without a doubt this is the best Mexican restaurant in LA; you feel like being in Mexico.The best is the mole, but I tried the Tamal oaxaqueño and is really good. Also horchata water and the nopales
Classic LA spot. Can't go wrong with the mole sampler platter (it doesn't look like very much quantity when they set it down, but it will fill you up!) paired with a tlayuda.
Paola DOctober 19, 2017The nachos and the sauce were delicious. We ordered the horchata and tamarind water. Wow, so delicious. The mole tamal was absolutely wonderful. Great vibes and courteous service!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍August 2, 2015If you're looking for good authentic mole this is where you need to come. The bright colors in the restaurant give it just the right true Mexican ambience. Also, has live entertaining music after 7pm
Lauren FordDecember 27, 2017The mole negro was so rich and flavorful. I had the mole rojo and it was good too but if you want to try something you can never get anywhere else, bet on black.
ShinnawyOctober 11, 2019Their mole negro is the best I’ve ever had, and the taco de barbacoa de chivo is a gamy sensation. Highly recommended, great atmosphere and live music!
Adolph RuizJanuary 6, 2018Everything we tryed so far has been amazingly prepared.. I cant stop looking at all the other tables food as well hahaaha
Glafira Elena CarrMay 9, 2014Best micheladas I've ever tasted. Don't forget to augment your protein diet with chapulines, and get an empanada de hongos y queso!! :D
"Pasion de Oaxaca" & "Flor de Piña" with Mezcal El Silencio. Pairing beautifully with a Oaxacan Mole, the best!! Amazing experience!! #MexicanFood #Cocktails #LiveMusic #MezcalElSilencio
Steve Scott SpringerFebruary 17, 2012For sure get the Mezcal flight. The bartender comes to your table and walks you through three handcrafted spirits. One of our had a scorpion in it!
SuperbJuly 9, 2013Don't let the Pagoda and Korea Town neighborhood fool you: the Oaxacan mole, when coupled with the fruit-laden horchata, is as authentic and delicious as it gets. Salud!
Rob HarolAugust 29, 2014Want to beat that summer heat? Ask the friendly bartenders for a La Frambuesita -- raspberries con tequila y Squirt -- and enjoy the chill.
Ben K.December 29, 2016Super authentic Oaxacan food in Koreatown. Try the Festival de Moles, tamales, and enchiladas.
Natalie GuerraMarch 28, 2018Not a huge fan of mole but this place is a must! I got the mole plate that was the same mole they put on the chips. Also best horchata I have ever tried.
Nick SaretzkyJanuary 22, 2019Highly recommend the mole sample platter. When you get to compare them it only deepens your appreciation for the complexity of flavor on your plate.
Carsten SchmidtAugust 8, 2014Mole and mescal ... What more do you need? My favorite Mexican restaurant ... In LA. Oh and also try their horchata
Robert DhondrupJune 30, 2012not being an expert in moles, they have four (black, red, green, and yellow) i went with the red spicy colorradito one w pork. horchata (i think pomegranite) which was a funny pink color too.
Tobias KDecember 23, 2017The mole. I wish this restaurant were in every city in America and that they sent an emissary to every Mexican restaurant to show them how to make mole.
Thomas ColtonMay 6, 2015The mole here is the big draw, and rightly so. Big portions, fun vibe for a Mexican restaurant in the middle of K town
Pocket SunAugust 17, 2014Awesome Mexican mole! Cocktails and drinks are exotic and pleasant. Mole chips and the mole sampler were very satisfying.
ECavaJanuary 28, 2012Food: Queso fundido, mole sampler, goat burrito, chile relleno. Drink: garra de Tigre & margarita guelaguetza Dessert: chocoflan & Mezcal flan. Do it!!
Alex T.August 31, 2014If you like mexican food this will be definitely your favorite spot. Excellent food and staff ! I recommend.
- Serious EatsApril 28, 2014Guelaguetza specializes in Oaxacan cuisine and is especially known for their moles.
Aldair HidalgoDecember 31, 2014Great food, good people. I would recommend coming to enjoy and be with friends.- Crystal JohnsonOctober 8, 2012When they are good. They are very good. Have been there about 4 times. Micheladas, black beans, drinks made with mezcal. Read more
- Lupita De La TorreApril 6, 2013Enjoyed the trio music while eating on a saturday morning. Food and fruit waters were tasty. First time there.
- Giovanna FeuermanSeptember 22, 2013The live music is fun. The tylayudas are unique and the mole sampler is great!
Mucho Comida™August 19, 2013You've been fooled! This place actually sucks. (Don't worry, they got me too). Chug down your sweet mezcal marg and bounce down the street for some K-Town BBQ. Enjoy.
JenniferFebruary 23, 2016I don't know if this place is worth the wait. I thought the mole was... just okay; the tamale was the best part of the meal. But I couldn't hear my dining companions over very loud music.
Eric OxenbergJune 5, 2012This Mexican restaurant in Koreatown has an amazing Mezcal bar. Get a 3-taste sampler!
Catalina SoriaJuly 20, 2011Don't leave w/out trying out the chocoflan! Moist chocolate cake on the bottom w/ a perfectly cooked flan on top. Yum!! Read more
Steve BellamyAugust 6, 2013All the mole is good - I went with the spicy red, but the black is more chocolatey
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Guelaguetza Restaurant
3014 W Olympic Blvd (at Normandie Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90006
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90006
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
(213) 427-0608
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"Beautiful space inside. Not too crowded, which is such a plus."
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"HMS lunch special $3bucks. Stiff drinks and cheap. Love it!"
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"A great place to spend the night in. Great Los Angeles view and the fog that comes and goes away gives it a mystique atmoshphere🙌"
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