Lares Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Lares Restaurant Reviewers
Best Margaritas
Great chips and salsa
Excellent Chicken Mole
Exquisite taste experience
Terrific chorizo egg burritos
Excellent carnitas
Excellent drinks
Great fish tacos
Great shrimp enchiladas
Amazing chicken enchilada moles
Customer Reviews (37 reviews)
dlmuns
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2009I really liked the atmosphere of this place, and with 40 years owned by the same family, wanted to love this place. The atmosphere is legit...dim lighting with interesting wooden tables and bar. By the time the chips... (more)
gobblespark
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2009This place is highly recommended if you want a great meal with great service. There is an upstairs and a downstairs area (both are great), but no matter where you sit you get great service. I have been about 10 times now,... (more)
justplanejane
on Citysearch Jan 10, 2009With so many Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, it's hard to stand out, but this place definitely does! Everything I've had on the menu has been wonderful - I recommend the huevos rancheros or the carne asada tacos -... (more)
CynMcKeever
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2008My husband and I decided to try this spot out on Friday night. We didn?t have to wait long for a table. The food and salsa were great! Fast services and I loved their margaritas. One weird thing?the bartender was our... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 11, 2008This is a very friendly restaurant with great Margueritas and wonderful Mexican cuisine. My favorite dish is the Carnitas which is done similarly to the way it is prepared in Cuban restaurants.... (more)
Mar Yvette
on Citysearch Feb 04, 2008<b>In Short<br></b>Stepping into this dimly lit space is like walking into a rustic Mexican adobe. Framed prints of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo artwork hover near the sunken bar made of heavy carved wood, while the... (more)
pjorosco
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2007I am not sure why others would write a review on their salads and streaks. Lares is one of the best of LA, with a great atmosphere, staff, and traditional down home mex (nothing fancy). Order the mole for some of the best... (more)
marpop
on Citysearch Nov 25, 2007After passing by this two-story restaurant and always seeing a crowd outside its cool-looking Spanish colonial engraved wood sign, my fiance & I finally made it in. Upon first entering, we were graciously greeted... (more)
stck_grl
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2007i love this restaurant. everytime i go, the staff is so friendly and prompt. the decor makes you feel like you're in quaint restaurant in mexico. the potato tacos are the best! (more)
plumem
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2007Of the many Mexican restaurants that pepper Los Angeles like New York City Starbucks, this is very near the top of the list. The ambiance is comfortable and unpretentious, but nowhere near seedy. The energy spent at... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2007Lares has been one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants.I was their Hostess many years ago and my favorite dish is Chicken Chipotle. The best part of Lares is the family welcoming feeling you receive.... (more)
marinagirl78
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2007Lares is a great. The food is great. The ambiance is terrific. The service is the best. The prices are adequate and I always go back. Never have a bad experience at this place, although it does get stuffy on Friday night.... (more)
pinays
on Citysearch Dec 14, 2006i was hesitant coming back after the fire... but, i am so glad i came back. THE CARNITAS ARE STILL JUST AS GOOD and the don julio margaritas are just as yummy! the ambience in this wonderful restaurant is just festive.... (more)
museum_flavor
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2006Ambience is key at this hidden treasure of a Mexican restaurant, tucked away on Pico. From the old, world, rustic dining rooms to the roving mariachi bands on weekends, the place welcomes you into an inviting... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2006The food was great, and they're open a little later than other restaurants in the area. I loved the chile colorado. Also, the atmosphere is wonderful and I received a serenade at my table the first time I ate their.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2006Lares is a gem hidden on Pico that serves incredible Mexican food. Don't leave without trying the carnitas (insane!) or the fajitas which are made with potatoes (so delicious). Good margaritas as well. This is a... (more)
willworkforfood33
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2005I've been to Lares quite a few times for lunch with coworkers. It's a great little place, with a nice, friendly, atmosphere. I'd like to try it for dinner, as well, as the ambience seems to lend itself to a cozy evening... (more)
covermy6
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2005After reading the reviews, thought I had found a great new place to try for our weekly Sunday dinner. I had the carnitas enchiladas, their "recommended" meat, and wasn't really very impressed. It was ok, but tasted... (more)
chaphill1
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2005Decided to go here for lunch recently. After reading the reviews, I was pumped up. I was definitely not disappointed. I am a huge fan of Mexican food; I've been to El Chollo, Casa Vega, Border Grille, etc., and the... (more)
truce57
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2005Without question the best Mexican restaurant in L.A.--food, drinks, staff, and the rest. (more)