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Descanso - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Descanso - Los Angeles

4.8
4.8
9 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
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Descanso will bring a contemporary taqueria that blends traditional Mexican recipes with modern influence. Created by Rob Arellano, the concept draws inspiration from his Mexican heritage, offering a unique and nostalgic dining experience. You'll witness skilled chefs prepare authentic Mexican dishes at your table in a lively setting, immersing you in the ambiance of a bustling Mexican town. Led by Chef Jose Angulo, Descanso serves Central West Mexican street-inspired cuisine, featuring fresh bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Our dishes are rich in history and flavor, reflecting traditional Mexican cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Location
    5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603
  • Neighbourhood
    Mid-Wilshire
  • Cross Street
    Curson St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

  • Plancha Dining

    Multiple dates available
    At a Plancha Table, you will receive an intimate experience with our Planchero Chefs. This is a 2-hour, multi-course menu where your meal is cooked at your table and the sights, flavors and sounds of Mexico come to life.
    Plancha Dining photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Quiet

9 Reviews

  1. Heidi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has a modern and stylish ambiance that immediately catches your eye, with sleek decor and a clean, polished environment. The servers were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed from the moment we walked through the door. They took the time to explain the menu items and offered helpful recommendations, which added to the overall positive dining experience.

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  2. Alex

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    63 reviews

    2.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a new restaurant, within it's first week of opening. We did the Plancha dinner, which is basically a Mexican take on Tepanyaki. The cook was still figuring out how to use the cooktop, and all the food had to be re-applied to the grill after serving (fish was raw inside, Asada was burned on the outside but raw on the inside). This was more a function of the thickness of the protein (substantial) vs an extremely hot cooktop - difficult to manage. Hopefully they figure it out. Meal was expensive - 3 people was over $350 with cocktails. As it stands, will not go back.

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  3. Ray

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing new place on Miracle Mile. The Plancha Dining experience was unexpected, and then mind blowing with Mexican flavors. Everyone was so nice and the service was top-notch.

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  4. Pj

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to end everything was amazing!!!!!!!!

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  5. James

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, still working out the kinks from the kitchen, but everything was pretty nice. Some things could use a little more flavor, and the prices I believe are unsustainable for this type of food. We will go back and try brunch when they’re serving it.

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  6. jeff

    VIP

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow the new LA location is beautiful and feels upscale with reasonably priced delicious unique Mexican food. We'll be back for sure! I suggest the El Descanso margarita and the Alambre, its a perfect combo. Definitely a good date night spot or drinks with friends.

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  7. Heather

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new restaurant with lots of offerings including taco bar and Plancha tables!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were soo excited to try this new location! I had a spicy margarita and a Bad Hombre, both were very well balanced with the perfect amount of spice. We ordered Ceviche, guacamole, and Nachos for the table. All of the apps were fresh, delicious, and hit the spot. For my main, I had an octopus taco that was cooked just right, and a lobster taco that was packed full of lobster, with a nice flavorful sauce. My friends had the carnitas skillet and absolutely loved it. Their salsa frita is soo good. Packs a ton of flavor. Definitely will be back!

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  9. Adeline

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful meal, atmosphere, and just a crazy cool modern taqueria. Definitely an experience worth trying. Guacamole, El toro taco, al pastor quesadilla, and elote asada are all musts in the meal.

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FAQs

Descanso - Los Angeles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 672-2444.

Descanso - Los Angeles is rated 4.8 stars by 9 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 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Descanso - Los Angeles

5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Curson St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mid-Wilshire
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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