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sharable meal
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.)
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.)
Tasty Tapas
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.
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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.
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.
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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 city-slicker theme ...
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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 something. ...
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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.
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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 entrees. Unlike ...
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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 don ...
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Great tapas, nice atmosphere, excellent service!!! make reservations!!!
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We always have a great time here, our all time favorites are the bacon wrapped prawns, sweet potato fries, bacon wrapper figs, steak very tender, and cooked to perfection, and asparagus dish with nuts. Great Sangria, gets to you pretty quickly. The pace is very busy; therefore, I would recommend reservations in advance. We always sit in the area of our favorite waiter, Anthony. The Maitre'd, has always ...
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Pretty good food, but they do try to hustle you out. Screamingly loud; you can't hear yourself think.
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Way too crowded and most of the food is just ok. The wait staff seems more interested in dropping off their headshots.
Overpriced. . .but!
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But! I've never gone there and not had something intensely entertaining happen at a nearby table. From excessively shiny girls taking pictures of each other to an awkward (and failed) marriage proposal--this place has got it all. The food? Fine, but should be about 20% cheaper. The wine selection is good, but overpriced. And sometimes the corners smell of ant spray. But, again: the people watching ...
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Disappointing and Overly Expensive Tapas Joint
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I was SO excited to try Cobras and Matadors. I love tapas, it's one of my absolute favorite foods, and I had yet to find a good tapas restaurant in LA.Unfortunately, I am still looking for a good tapas restaurant in LA because this was not it. The food was okay, but not great. And the small plates were honestly too expensive. They were the price of normal plates at a normal restaurant. The whole point ...
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Portions are way too small!
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A group of friends and I went last night. It is a very cool looking spot. I liked the decor a lot. And we were very pleased to see Ryan Gosling hanging out with a group of friends. I think this place is great for an intimate/romantic date. There were four people in our group. Two of whom had never been to a tapas restaurant before and were concerned about portion sizes and sharing. The waitress ...
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Portions are way too small!
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A group of friends and I went last night. It is a very cool looking spot. I liked the decor a lot. And we were very pleased to see Ryan Gosling hanging out with a group of friends. I think this place is great for an intimate/romantic date. There were four people in our group. Two of whom had never been to a tapas restaurant before and were concerned about portion sizes and sharing. The waitress assured ...
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Make sure to make a reservation - the seat is still worth waiting for if you are a walk-in!
I LOVE Cobras & Matadors!
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One of my favorite restaurants ever! I love trying lots of different dishes, and with the small portions and reasonable prices it's easy to do just that!
Great Tapas! New wine bar attached!
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I always have a great experience here, my favorites are the lentils, bacon wrapped prawns, paella, and the sweet potato fries! Great wine list! It does get very busy so I would recommend reservations. They just opened a new wine bar that is attached called "Sergeant Recruiter", which is a 13 seat bar with amazing wines a great food! It's a very small menu but the Steak Frites was AMAZING...the ...
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Great Tapas! New wine bar attached!
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I always have a great experience here, my favorites are the lentils, bacon wrapped prawns, paella, and the sweet potato fries! Great wine list! It does get very busy so I would recommend reservations. They just opened a new wine bar that is attached called "Sergeant Recruiter", which is a 13 seat bar with amazing wines a great food! It's a very small menu but the Steak Frites was AMAZING...the steak ...
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HORRIBLE MAITRE D'
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BE WARNED - the maitre d' is a TOTAL tool and nothing will get me to revisit this place again because of the rude service our party received.
Despite having a reservation for a party of 4, the maitre d' insisted on seating us at a table for two as we were arriving separately to our guests. When we proceeded to order for the table, the waiter asked where the other two people were going to sit. Our ... more
Despite having a reservation for a party of 4, the maitre d' insisted on seating us at a table for two as we were arriving separately to our guests. When we proceeded to order for the table, the waiter asked where the other two people were going to sit. Our ... more
HORRIBLE MAITRE D'
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BE WARNED - the maitre d' is a TOTAL tool and nothing will get me to revisit this place again because of the rude service our party received.Despite having a reservation for a party of 4, the maitre d' insisted on seating us at a table for two as we were arriving separately to our guests. When we proceeded to order for the table, the waiter asked where the other two people were going to sit. Our point ...
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BE WARNED - the maitre d' is a TOTAL jerk. I won't revisit this place because of the rude service.
Despite having a reservation for 4, the maitre d' sat us at a table for two as we arrived separately to our guests. When we ordered, the waiter asked where the other two were going to sit. Our point exactly. He went to speak to the maitre d' but returned shaking his head and apologizing that his rudeness ... more
Despite having a reservation for 4, the maitre d' sat us at a table for two as we arrived separately to our guests. When we ordered, the waiter asked where the other two were going to sit. Our point exactly. He went to speak to the maitre d' but returned shaking his head and apologizing that his rudeness ... more
Worst service I have ever had on top of very small portions.
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Not only was the food at Cobras overpriced for what you got ($18 for a tiny piece of steak), but our waitress was the only waitress for more than half of the restaurant. We waited at least 30 minutes to order a second glass of wine and more tapas. Then again 30 more minutes to ask for an additional tapa. I could see her helping large tables of 8 or more and knew she wouldn't be back for a while ...
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This was the most unique restaurant my family has been to in a long time. The food was excellent and the service was superb. Our waiter, Antonie, was not only personable but also efficient in his service.
I would recommend this restaurant highly!!!!
I would recommend this restaurant highly!!!!
Great place to bring a date.
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I was impressed with this place - great service, amazing drinks, good vibe. This is a fun place to bring a date, hang out with friends, and sample lots of different food.
Pros
+ Food, service
Pros
+ Food, service
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A friend recommended this place to me and I'm so glad I went. The food was amazing, everything I had. Great list of spanish wines also. The service was excellent. Very friendly and laid back attitude. The interior design is very well planned to provide a relaxing ambiance hard to find in LA. This place is definitely one of the high points of the entire city if you like relaxed fine dining.
Delicious fun every time!
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Love this place! Do not expect authentic Spanish tapas or you will be disappointed. Do, however, expect very tasty small dishes, a fabulous wine list, and a lively atmosphere. Some of my favorites: the complimentary olives and spiced almonds, cheese plate, chorizo and potato omelette, lentils with bits of ham, and the "lomo embuchado"....all lovely. Pair these with a bottle of Condado de Haza ...
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Second time was a charm!
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I first ate at this location a week after it opened and I swore I would never return. But I did, and I am so glad. The wine was excellent, and the tapas great, especially the chick pea cakes. It's a great place to go with friends or for a date, and the menu is great because you can eat a little or a lot, vegetarian or not, it's all yummy. The decor is nice, dark and cozy but not too dark. Ser ...
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As a guest of your resturant.I was so dissapointed... YOUR RESTURANT IS C@!P THE WORST I HAVE BEEN TO IN MY LIFE
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Family/friends invited me for dinner for my Birthday Celebration! The evening ended with on a sour note! The manager(Doug) at the Hollywood Blvd. location asked my party to leave as another party of 7 was waiting for the table! When members of my party expressed their dissatisfaction with Doug he became belligerent, yelling, to never return to the restaurant!! Good food is NOT worth the insults ...
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review of cobras & matadors - los angeles, ca, 90027 - orange county citysearch
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i was excited to hear of this new place, but boy was i disapointed. the food was average very over done. it had anice vibe but if you want good food and service id pass on this one. sorry guys...
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the sulky, sultry restaurant that all of lala love...
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'spanish' food is the most misused culinary adjective in america. This place gets it right. I spend a fair amount of time in Spain, and really love the food, so from that perspective, I found the offerings here really great. I think that cobra lily is related to this restaurant- i think that one is great as well.
Fantastic Wine Selection -- okay food
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This is an awesome place to go with a bunch of people, their Spanish wine selection is unparalleled -- and the prices are quite reasonable. The food does run a bit expensive and some of the courses are better than others -- I recommend the lentils and the soca cakes.
Come ready to drink, and nibble, but I wouldn't come starving.
Pros
+ Delicious wines, unique decor, great for groups
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Come ready to drink, and nibble, but I wouldn't come starving.
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+ Delicious wines, unique decor, great for groups
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Exellent food, best sangria hands down
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The food here is excellent, a little pricey though, depending on your appetite a dinner for two can run you up to $120 to $150. I absolutely love the cheese courses, the albondigas, the skirt steak with melted goat cheese, chorizo omelate with potatoes [one of my favorites], etc., I can say anything you choose from the menu is going to be delicious and will leave you wanting more. Tapas is like ...
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fantastic place
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the host, chef and staff are genuinely friendly and accommodating. this is one of those places that feels like the staff wants you there. its much less pretentious than the beverly location and the food is much better. slightly different menus. the steak with manchego, skirt steak marinated in orange juice, socca cakes, and french toast are favorites. its great for groups and an overall fun time. ...
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Amazing for Groups or Double Dates
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Growing up a foodie, this is some of the best I have ever tasted in LA! More like appetizers than traditional tapas, every bite of everything I had here was amazing- in fact, at times it was almost overwhelming it was so good. The servers are knowledgable as to what is good on the menu and they have an incredible and delicious selection of wines in gracious servings that are not over priced like many ...
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Small unappetizing tapas
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Probably fun for rich groups of people - otherwise it is simply overpriced, unfriendly, pretentious, and untasty.
Pros
+ olives
Cons
- over-proced, poor service, poor tapas selection
Pros
+ olives
Cons
- over-proced, poor service, poor tapas selection
Great menu and a completely dreamy wine list
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During my visits at busier times I've noticed wait-service can be a little sparse. However, the servers have always had great attitudes and have been helpful with wine selection.
I can't say enough about their wine menu. Lots of great Spanish reds. The food is mmm mmm good! and, I think, affordable for such tasty food. Love that you can order a variety of small plates to share. two thumbs up.
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I can't say enough about their wine menu. Lots of great Spanish reds. The food is mmm mmm good! and, I think, affordable for such tasty food. Love that you can order a variety of small plates to share. two thumbs up.
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YUM!
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I love tapas bars... Cobras & Matadors is definitely high on my list for this specific reason. It can be expensive and but you gotta live a little sometimes, right. They serve you spiced almonds and olives right off the bat which is a good way to whet your appetite. My friend and I always get the sangria, skirt steak and Mojo de Ajo (grilled prawns)... highly recommended! I tried the lamb, which was ...
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crowded
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the place is fantastic but gets too crowded on weekends. nice food. nice atmosphere.
sangria is peferct.
sangria is peferct.
Hollywood
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Went to Cobras & Matadors with the Inlaws last night. We couldn't get in at the Beverly location (our usual destination) so we finally tried their Hollywood location. Less cramped, less rushed, better service. Doug took care of the Inlaws who asked for the music to be turned down. The food was all very good and seem to keep coming all night. One complaint, they ran out of the French Toast. We had ...
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Yummy Tapas
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I was so happy with my dinner at Cobras & Matadors last night. We had to wait at the wine bar for our reservations but the bartender recommended the most delicious Cava, so we did not mind the wait. Once we were seated, our server also made some helpful recommendations off of the menus. I especially loved the skirt steak and the lentils. Our bill was reasonable considering how much food we ordered ...
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The WORST waste of time and money
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I came here for my birthday listning to all of the hype surrounding it. Although I had reservations and came on time, my guest and I were seated in a small table in a dark corner. I couldn't even read the menu. The service was awful. I saw the waitress twice- once when she came to take my order and once when my food came. The food was below average. We got lots of tapas dishes and they were substandard ...
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Excellent food! (but expect to pay $40/person)
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Go on a Sunday, take the whole family, but on any other night, it will be busy. The best tapas dishes that I have ever had. Quick service too.
Pros
+ Nice and romantic on Sundays
Cons
- Very loud after 8.
Pros
+ Nice and romantic on Sundays
Cons
- Very loud after 8.
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It really seems to be luck of the draw, looking at the other reviews here. I've been to Cobra's and Matadors twice so far and each time has been a generally enjoyable experience. The portions are reasonable , though sometimes a bit pricey.
The presentation is generally nice and the food is anywhere from "good" to "very good" but only a few dishes are outstanding.
The sangria is delicious. The ... more
The presentation is generally nice and the food is anywhere from "good" to "very good" but only a few dishes are outstanding.
The sangria is delicious. The ... more
An Amazing Meal
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I just returned from Cobras and had the Soca Cakes, Fried Lentils, Shrimp and some Clam dish. They were all amazing. I also like the spacious room and that I was able have some great wines at a decent price. The menu was similiar to the other cobras, but this one is much larger and more comfortable.
Pros
+ food, wine, ambiance
Pros
+ food, wine, ambiance