Olga's Naturally: Mexican + Vegan — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Yes! They serve meat too!

It's no accident that movie execs from Culver City keep this somewhat hidden jewel to themselves possibly not wanting to overcrowd the place on their lunch breaks.

quick synopsis: plentiful meat options The rare healthy AND mouth-watering combo Delicious smoothies Everything is five stars Atmosphere is five stars because they do the best they can with a small space in an old strip mall.

Firstly, don't let the name deceive you. They have plentiful vegan options, which I love, but they also prepare a variety of meat dishes My wife and kids love too. I know from personal experience that some people get confused and think it's vegan only.

My family has been enjoying the amazingly delicious and healthy hand cooked very affordable food here prepared with love, dedication, and commitment by the same family (blood related and otherwise) for at least a decade.

They've survived years at a hidden location with several break-ins, a move kitty-corner to their old location, and now covid to top it off amongst many other trials and tribulations. They all work extremely hard to please customers as just one of many other things to make this "American dream" a reality.

They're super kind, quickly assimilating returning customers into the ever growing family.

We no longer live nearby, so we make a point of stopping by when the stars align and we're in the area when they're open.

Be sure to check it out at least once! I promise you...

I came here a lot and the staff is usually friendly. I have food allergies and order chicken enchiladas without the shell, rice and beans. They usually charge me full price and its no issue. Well today, I make the same order, explaining as always that I am allergic to corn and wheat. They agree and charge me and still give me the enchiladas in a shell. They then refuse to remake it or to refund it even though I explained the allergy in the beginning before my order was placed. They said they cannot do this, even though I have ordered and received and enjoyed this very meal before. i don't mind if they no longer wish to serve the dish, but they should have told me that before I paid my money, and since I have food allergies, they should have worked to fix the issue. I don't do bad business and this was really unfortunate. But glad I know now never to go back and spend any...

While I appreciate all the vegan options, I am very dissapointed with the tortas. Theirs is far from an authentic Mexican torta. I believe that they could do a much better job maximizing the flavor of the torta starting with the bread. It's not the correct bread, but they could still make it more flavorful by toasting it, and adding a spread, like beans on the bread. Even adding a vegan mayo might make it more tasty. It wouldn't be like the tortas i grew up eating, but it would still be more pleasurable to eat. So, I hope that they could study the way tortas atte made in Mexico, then make a vegan version, because right now, it is just a sandwich and not what I would call a torta. Please, please, please work on this, because tortas were my favorite snack growing up. I live near Olga's, so I'd love to have a good vegan...