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Botana Oaxaquena, Tlayuda, and Mole  - Guelaguetza, Los Angeles, CA

Guelaguetza

4.5
4.5
384 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Our family was born in Oaxaca and migrated to the US in 1994. Ever since then, our goal has been to showcase not only our family recipes, but also the hard work and dedication that goes into each of them. Each year, we travel to Oaxaca, and hand pick our ingredients, and carefully select the people we partner with. Guelaguetza is a restaurant, boutique market, and advocates for Oaxacan culture located in the heart of Korea-town in Los Angeles. Our motivation behind our products is simple: uncompromising quality. The products found in our store have taken years of development, and we hope that when taking your first taste of our Mole, or your first sip of our Michelada, you are transported into what Oaxaca means to us...a true Guelaguetza.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 427-0608
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Koreatown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • From Oaxaca Newsletter 4-course Dinner

    US$65.00 - US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 13, 2025 only
    7:00 p.m.
    Join chefs Bricia Lopez and TJ Steele as they celebrate the launch of their newest newsletter, "From Oaxaca." Inspired by their love for Oaxacan and the fresh bounty of Los Angeles. Come and experience the food that brings the hearts of NY, and Oaxaca together in LA.
    From Oaxaca Newsletter 4-course Dinner photo

What 384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guelaguetza offers a vibrant dining experience with "out of this world mole" and authentic Oaxacan cuisine. Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and the friendly, accommodating staff. Despite some noise complaints from live music, the delicious food, particularly the "best chicken mole," and the festive ambiance make it a must-visit.

384 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a company dinner (for 6 people) here last night and everything about it was wonderful. Amazing service by the bartender for those who came early and waited there; also from our waitress at the table once we were seated. The food was absolutely delicious. There is a fun vibe and atmosphere here. We will be back!!

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  2. OSCAR

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for something cultural and delicious, and I’m always hesitant to choose a Mexican restaurant because nothing ever tastes authentic—but this place really hit the spot. It was amazing! The live music was the cherry on top. The food was incredible—the café de olla was perfect, the mole was outstanding, and the homemade tortillas made me feel like I had traveled to Mexico. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be that the champurrado tasted a bit watered down. But they did mention it was dairy-free, so I understand. I really hope they keep the live music because it made the ambience so much better. I totally recommend this place!

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  3. Baltazar

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oaxacan food at its best! One of our favorites. The service and food, impecable. Ask the servers for recommendations; mole verde was delish!

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  4. Jeff

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food in a truly authentic atmosphere!! Best value in Los Angeles!

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  5. Laura

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant the food was great the ambiance was awesome the workers did their jobs perfectly a great night for all eating and enjoying the entertainment that they provided for us definitely will go back there. A very old building where the restaurant is at.

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  6. Claudia

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of visiting this establishment yesterday! The place is so much fun. They make delicious cocktails and the music performances are phenomenal!

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  7. BenjaminG

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been wanting to go to this restaurant for a few years. I was in LA this week on business and decided to try it out with a couple of my colleagues. It was outstanding. Excellent food and very authentic. You cannot go wrong. It wasn’t an LA “scene.” Great service, valet parking, and incredible mole. Appetizers were also outstanding and there is something for everyone. I had the Coloradito mole enchiladas. Exceptional.

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  8. Scott

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tepid and under seasoned food. Guacamole was mushy and liquified. Meats over cooked, dried out and not hot. Piece of plastic in my food. Server was lovely, but phone or tablet only menus for this type of restaurant is silly and annoying. Tacos de Barbacoa were very good, so was fundido.

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  9. David

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shrinkflation has hit this restaurant hard. Rice and beans are now a la carte with a $20+ plate, plate sizes have definitely gotten smaller, and a lot more filler (onions/cucumbers) in dishes. Used to be a great spot at a reasonable price, but now overpriced for what you get.

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  10. Aaron

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A little pricey for the amount of food but overall a nice restaurant.

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FAQs

Guelaguetza offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Guelaguetza also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 427-0608.

Guelaguetza is rated 4.5 stars by 384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Guelaguetza

3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Koreatown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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