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El Colmao

2328 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 386-6131

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Mon-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 12pm-9pm  
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It’s Cuban hole-in-the-wall done right, meaning it’s not just beans and rice but a cultural exchange you won’t see on the Food Network. The urban dive offers basic dishes like garlic chicken, ropa vieja (shredded beef) and breaded steaks bathed in piles of onions worth writing up on your blog. El Colmao is homier than Versailles and the service is slower than your grandmother’s pacemaker at Sunday ... more
Posted by latimesguide on July 06, 2008

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review of el colmao - los angeles, ca, 90006-4002 - orange county citysearch

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this places decor probably hasnt changed in the last 30 years. the food is good but not spectacular. they had the worst black beans ive ever had; they had a slight coffee taste to them... more
Posted by citysearch user on January 30, 2007

Great Authentic Cuban Food

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Ive been going back to this place for years. My family loves to come here when they visit from Fresno. Its great authentic cuban food for a reasonable price. It a great family setting great for groups. You dont usually need to make a reservation but if you want to make sure you get in, you can make reservations. The only con about this place is that the food does take a little bit to get there but ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on July 13, 2006

A hidden gem

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I have paid more for Cuban food that is not this good. I will go back to try more of the menu.

I suppose this place would be a dime a dozen in Miami, but it is a find in LA. a geat place for a casual LA lunch on a day when you are hungry.

Pros

+ Casual, tasty

Cons

- Casual
Posted by Citysearch user on April 09, 2006
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