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Koreatown - Guelaguetza restaurant
7.6

Guelaguetza

  • Koreatown
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tantalizing tacos paired with disappoint

Guelaguetza's food menu is a palate exploration of authentic Mexican cuisine. Its top dishes, Chipotle Mole, Chicken Coloradito, and Mole Sampler, are worth a visit for their complex flavors, sweetness, and variety. Praise pours in for the creativity, freshness, and abundance of food portions served, despite a few instances of unpalatable experiences.

  • Very Creative

    Authentic, unique blends create an exceptional urban dining experience.

  • Okay Value

    Good food and service, but prices may be a consideration for some.

Top 3 dishes at Guelaguetza

  1. 1

    Festival de Mole 🏆

    Diverse selection of moles, all rich and distinctively flavorful.

    Festival de Mole dish
  2. 2

    Chipotle Mole

    Complex flavors with perfect spice, smooth texture, and authentic taste.

    Chipotle Mole dish
  3. 3

    Chicken Coloradito

    Coloradito mole praised for being delicious, flavorful, and perfectly sweet.

    Chicken Coloradito dish

Vibe: Intoxicating ambiance drowns dull views

The restaurant's ambiance adds color to your dining experience, with live music contributing to a pleasing atmosphere. The drink selections, particularly the cocktails and mezcals, are commendable and augment the dining scene. Unimpressive views and potentially loud music mar the experience to some extent but it continues to be popular and trendy.

  • Great To Entertain

    Live music is frequently praised, enhancing dining experience and atmosphere.

  • Okay For Dates

    Balance of privacy for dates and lively atmosphere. Can be loud for some.

  • No Views

    Exterior view obstructed, bland stretch of street diminishes appeal.

Perks: Amiable staff with unimpressive service

Accommodating large groups, kids, and pets, Guelaguetza shines in terms of service offerings, assisted by an easy reservation system. The outdoor seating provides a change of scenery, showing promise if you can bear the seemingly endless hunt for a parking spot and a cacophony of sounds that hovers over the dining space.

  • Great For Groups

    Accommodates large groups with spacious seating and attentive service.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Pet-friendly patio with ample space provides a balanced outdoor setting.

  • Bad Service

    Slow service and inattentive staff negatively impacted dining experiences.