La Velvet Margarita Cantina — Restaurant in Los Angeles

This place is actually very small on the inside and reservations are highly recommended if you want to sit down at a table or booth. The bar area is quaint and comfy enough if you want to opt out of the wait and you didn't plan ahead.

The ambience is nice. It's really dark on the inside so probably not ideal for a first date unless you don't care about seeing your date. Also this place opens at 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays so keep that in mind as the night gets later.

I can only speak about the drinks which were creative and tasty (but lacked a punch). I got the legendary Velvet Margarita which is served in a pineapple. The great thing about this drink is you can munch on the cup! The drink itself was a bit weak by my standards.

The service was lackluster. The bartender was eating food at the bar and when I made a joke he got all defensive. It was a joke -_- I understand you were hungry but being rude about it is no way to handle it. Even the host was a bit snarky when we walked in. Just not a warm reception when you come here.......

The food did look amazing so it may be worth another visit. As far as the drinks and service I wasn't all...

This is my fav place to go for the atmosphere, five- star food, excellent service and for celebrating birthdays with their homeade "churros a la whipped cream" . Upon entering, "Day of the Dead" skulls peer out of a life-sized shadow box. It's very dark in the restraunt, so be prepared. Gothic chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and velvet walls adorn the old building in Hollywood. The food is absolutely amazing. They are known for their "Mole", but I like the a"Arroz con Camarones", which comes to your table garnished with a tomato cut out like a budding rose on top. This place is also the number one tequila bar in LA county . The spinning pinatas at the bar, and inch- thick tequila menu welcome customers to try their beverages. Live entertainment on weekends, and Sunday brunch is served as well. Absolutely love this upscale, but casual.atfmosphere, and PLEASE, you have to go check out the VIP room...

While not the best Mexican food in a city of great Mexican food restaurants, the velvet Margarita is more about atmosphere and ambiance than food, but, having said that, everything I had was pretty good! Great Margaritas and awesome chips and salsa. Service was great and the group of my friends had a great time- which is what it's all about anyway, yes?

I had the Top Sirloin Asada Taco Platter, which was good. Beans and rice were okay, not so flavorful, but then again, it was more about friends and the atmosphere.

I think I prefer heading to the bar and having an excellent Margarita, but the food will fill your tummy...