La Popular Hollywood — Restaurant in Los Angeles

What a beautiful restaurant. It’s in the Highlands in the location of the old California pizza kitchen and they really done a lot to make this place beautiful. Lovely large outdoor patio, mostly covered. I think they’re shutters over head. Beautiful outdoor rock fireplaces. Interior is lovely as well. Very cozy and inviting with just beautiful decor. Such a beautiful restaurant!

We came in on a very wet and rainy Tuesday for happy hour all day because who doesn’t love that?! Seven dollar margaritas! We started with the salsa tray and the homemade chips are nice and warm and crunchy and a couple of the salsa’s are extremely hot. Pretty original flavors. Serrano chilies, very present and two of them. Then we had the cheese crusted tortilla from the happy hour menu and that was very tasty with great texture and great flavor. Then we had the tacos à la cart and the chicken Tinga as well as a ribeye taco & both were very flavorful with nicely seasoned meat. The chili pineapple mango margarita was very tasty but a little weak.

Relli served us as well as Ricky and both were very attentive and very helpful with what to select from the menus....

La Popular is an incredible new spot to hang and enjoy your Hollywood afternoon. We had the pleasure of having Anthony as our wonderful server and he lead with kindness and was so fun! I suggest the breakfast burrito as there are French fries in it and pearl that with the side salad or even a solid trio of fish tacos to share. The salsa is amazing that comes with the chips and like real Mexico City cuisine there is a freshness that is undeniable. There is a tequila cart that is taken around with all sorts of juices, nectars and horchata for you to enjoy the mixers of. Mia was awesome and explained it all to us as she carted it around the entire restaurant. Tuesday will be when we come here again as it’s all day happy hour and drinks within the $7 and $8 range. Also Sunday brunch is a must as it starts at 10am and ends around 3pm and it’s only on Sundays so this is perfect for a post church stop thru. Thank you for making us feel like we are in Mexico City again - like them - you all have true heart and I look forward...

The food and service were excellent. The entire staff were polite and welcoming. Our server, Miguel, was patient as we reviewed the menu, answered all our questions, as well as offered solid suggestions.

They were running a good lunch special where you get an appetizer and entree for a set price. All 3 of us ordered combos of apps and entrees so we could try it all. Everything was delicious and the portions were very generous. We had left overs, even for lunch. Everything was seasoned well and came out quickly. Big call out for the Carnitas and Ribeye tacos and guacamole. Again, all of it was delicious, but those stood just a hair above the rest.

Beyond being in the heart of a very touristy area, it was a fantastic experience and meal. Highly recommend and will return...