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Cobras & Matadors

4655 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 669-3922
3 star rating based on 58 reviews
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Sun-Thu 6pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 6pm-12am  
Status: Open  
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Cobras & Matadors

sharable meal

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Go here for small plates that you want to share with friends.

I don't recommend it for groups larger than 6 people. It's loud there as it is. When you have more than 6 people, you'll never hear each other.

Also, it's BYOB. If you forget to bring a bottle of wine to go with the meal, pick one up next door, where the selection is good, but a little more expensive than other places.

Finally, make a reservation. The wait can be agonizing. (Though, if you don't want to drink and you're comfortable sitting outside, I noticed you can usually snag a seat pretty quickly at one of the sidewalk tables.)
Posted by Andrew Warner on April 17, 2008
Cobras & Matadors

Tasty Tapas

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Cobras and Matadors has both a formidable wine list and about 30 kinds of delicious tapas. The food includes basic Spanish fare as well as some local angeleno tastes, like churros for dessert. Basically, if you like serrano ham, olives and wine, this is the place for you. Cobras and Matadors has nearby street parking. It's good for a romantic evening or a meal with friends, but probably wouldn't be an enjoyable place for young children.
Posted by Erron Silverstein on December 10, 2006

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A cobra could easily go undetected in this dark, moody Spanish tapas
restaurant. The noise level is always at a roar, but the cool kids keep
flocking for delectable small plates such as patatas fritas, skirt
steak and roasted game hen. This Los Feliz location boasts a bar thats always crowded, while the smaller WeHo location is BYOB.
Posted by metromix on April 17, 2008

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digitalcity

You know the cooler-than-thou indie starlet that everyone's hot for, even though they're not sure why? Well, the Cobras restaurants are the culinary equivalent. Yes, it's got decent food, though nowhere near what you'll find in Spain. Yes, it's got the tapas thing going -- small portions, so you can have six dishes instead of the customary two. Yes, the dramatic lighting and Spanish... more
Posted by digitalcity on April 17, 2008

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lacom

Steven Arroyo's former Los Feliz steakhouse has blossomed into another unpretentious tapas spot. The Hillmont had its fans, but owner Steven Arroyo felt it was time for a change. His other Cobras & Matadors (located on Beverly Boulevard, near The Grove) is a surefire hotspot, and his other tapas restaurant, Cobra Lily, is equally jam-packed any night of the week, so he's definitely onto... more
Posted by lacom on December 29, 2007
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Best table: Of Note
Posted by calendarlive on April 17, 2008

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Best dishes: Pa amb tomaquet , sautéed green lentils, socca cakes, patatas fritas, mojo de ajo shrimp, barbecued skirt steak, lamb in Port honey sauce, churros.
Posted by calendarlive on April 17, 2008

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Los Feliz's hipster steakhouse morphs into an intimate Spanish tavern.

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In Short Westside tapas king Steve Arroyo (the original Cobras & Matadors, Cobra Lily) applied the small-plates concept to his former steakhouse. The menu isn't the only thing transformed; new decor includes jewel-toned accents and vintage photos, a contrast to Hillmont, where the vibe was more industrial-chic. The tapas-style offerings are enhanced by Mediterranean-influenced... more
Posted by Randi Schmelzer on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 10, 2006)

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The one to blame for every other place serving these friggin' small plates. Delicious tapas of over hyped renown gets better as the cobra slithers towards Western delicacies. Grilled anchovy bread, awesome artisanal cheeses, albondigas meat balls, skirt steak, and fresh fruit, all lubricated with Spanish reds. Hype has died down, allowing a little more leisure. Feast eyes on tavern decor, with... more
Posted by blackbookmagus on December 13, 2008

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Weekends, the bar at the new Cobras & Matadors in Los Feliz is six deep. And outside, groups of friends queue up under the scrawl of red neon that spells out the name, or crowd the podium at the front in hopes of a table. You don't need to know the address to realize the Spanish tapas bar is on the east side of L.A. Look at the crowd. Not a recognizable designer label in evidence. The women... more
Posted by calendarlive on October 05, 2007

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NO LONGER EXISTS

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I used to frequent this location but it no longer exists. Not sure when it closed but when I called today she said it is now an Umami Burger

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+ CLOSED

Cons

- CLOSED
Posted by KelleK on November 09, 2009

Everybody's doing it..

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The food is tasty, and the ambiance is pleasing but the buck should stop there. Unfortunately, you will spend several bucks just to tease your appetite. Go if your into paying a lot to 'fit in and be coool'.

Pros

+ people watching

Cons

- Smug attitudes and overpriced
Posted by snoee on June 08, 2009

The absolute worst service I have ever encountered!!!!

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We brought guests here in town from NY. I made a reservation for 5 people plus a baby (who slept the entire time in his car seat so he was fine). The host was obviously not listening to me when he wrote down the reservation for 4 including the kid. Wrong. The host and one of the waiters proceeds to tell us to have a drink in the wine bar (not on them) while we wait for 15-20 minutes for the... more
Posted by detmarlow on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 30, 2008)
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