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Silverlake - El Ruso restaurant
5.5

El Ruso

  • Silverlake
  • $$
  • Street
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    unclear
  • Perks
    good

Food: Flavorless feast

El Ruso's top dishes, namely Carne Asada Taco, Chile Colorado Taco, and Sobaquera Burrito, could have been epicures' delight, alas, they fall to excruciatingly mediocre flavor profiles. Their taste was largely described as bland and underwhelming, while less than vibrant freshness didn't help their cause. High prices, disappointing quality - a classic recipe for discontent.

  • Okay Taste

    Meat quality good, but flavors simple or needing more seasoning.

  • Low Quality

    Cabbage old, asada tough with fat, meat not freshly flavored.

Top 3 dishes at El Ruso

  1. 1

    Carne Asada Taco 🏆

    Tender, flavorful carne asada; authentic, with hand-made tortillas.

    Carne Asada Taco dish
  2. 2

    Chile Colorado Taco

    Flavor explosion, very juicy, tender beef, and perfectly seasoned.

    Chile Colorado Taco dish
  3. 3

    Sobaquera Burrito

    Generous size, choice of meats, and satisfying taste are highlighted.

    Sobaquera Burrito dish

Perks: Parking pains and lackluster service

Experiences outside of the unappealing taste were no different. Parking your car near El Ruso is a jigsaw. And while you might expect some welcome relief once inside, their service proves to be as stale as their old cabbage. Rude staff and long waits turn an ordinary visit into an ordeal.

  • Bad Service

    Some staff deemed rude, unfriendly, service sometimes perceived as slow.