When presented with the option of grabbing dinner in a strip mall, visitors to L.A. often have a dismissive or condescending response. Happily, Alegria on Sunset offers a path to enlightenment for all but the most closed-minded. Don’t be surprised when, after sampling succulent-yet-perfectly-crispy pork carnitas or piquant pollo asado con salsa chipotle, your former L.A.-snob houseguest announces ...
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Visit Alegria Mexican Food and you`ll get a restaurant that dishes up Mexican food. Expect the average entrée to cost $8 to $12, and you`ll be fine if dressed casual.
In Short This homey, unassuming enclave is decorated with colorful arts-and-craft items from Mexico and the Southwest. Like the decor, the cuisine is a mixture of regional fare and Southwest flourishes. Burritos, fish tacos, carne asada and other standards are joined by dishes that employ mole or salsa verde. The chimichanga de chocolate--a deep-fried, tortilla-wrapped almond Hershey bar ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 05, 2008, (Edited December 15, 2006)
My party went to Antonio's for lunch. The employees were late so they opened up about 30 minutes late. Though we were hungry, we waited to try this place, especially after the reviews I read. The service and food were just ok. Nothing special at all. The guac was just one step up from the flourescent green goop you get at a convenience store. The liquid they tried to pass off as a margarita was ...
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For having such a large Mexican population LA seems to be lacking in good Mexican restaurants, but Alegria is not only good, its the best Mexican in all of LA, eastside, westside, where ever, its the king. Its main hallmark is that its so fresh, the veggies, the meat, the tortillas, everything. My favs here are the Den's Wrap appetizer (sort of like soft chicken tacos with creamy chipotle sauce) , ...
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We moved to Silverlake a few months ago and being the foodie that he is, my b.f. quickly found the best breakfast spot in the neighborhood. Having lived in this area before, I've tried most of the other Sunset eateries and while their food is generally pretty good, the wait time, lack of friendly service, and patrons more interested in being seen (and heard) than enjoying a mellow morning make the ...
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