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El Chavo
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Bar$$$$
Los Feliz, Los Angeles
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Adrian YuenFebruary 22, 2016They might not be around much longer... the For Sale sign is looming, but in the meantime, the happy hour is pretty good and the food is tasty. I had the nachos with beef (tender steak!)
Natalie WiesnetAugust 7, 2014Happy four from 5-9 is fantastic. House margaritas mixed with chicken and potato tacos is the way to go!!
Stephen SandersJuly 7, 2011Killer table salsa and excellent Mexican food. I really dig the dark interior and trippy, psychedelic neon sombreros on the roof next to the bar. A classic.
Idea Monkey, Inc.July 27, 2011In 1789 Governor Pedro Fages granted 6647 acres to Jose Vicente Feliz as a reward for his service in the early governments of Los Angeles and San Diego. This rich land became the Rancho Los Feliz.
WalterAugust 23, 2014The Happy Hour is the best here! From 5pm to 9pm. $4 House Marg $3 can o' beers.
RinaFebruary 27, 2014Mexican place with a terrific back outdoor patio for drinking awesome margaritas
DrinkCobaApril 21, 2011100% Authentic Chicken Mole Enchiladas - Mole heads get excited! El Chavo's Authentic approach to Mole will have Abuelita asking for the recipe.
Awesome Micheladas! Definitely the best way to drink Tecate.
SPINJuly 19, 2011Word to the wise: Don't mention the Dolly Parton portrait behind the bar. The Airborne Toxic Event asked about it and the bartender responded: "Don't you talk sh*t about Dolly."
Chic & Boutique VenuesFebruary 10, 2011Drinking in one of the best happy hours in LA tonight & every wednesday night. Try the scratch margarita & the green corn tamale.
Went out of business in December 2015 after having been open for 49 years, since 1966.
Erin BJune 12, 2010If you don't want sweet sweet tiki cocktails, then take a few extra steps to this place. Food is so so, but the complimentary chips are better than a kick in the balls. Cheers!
Great place to grab a drink. Try the outdoor area at night.
- Food is mediocre and a bit overpriced on some items. But margaritas are damn good like the mango with spicy rim. Apparently it's Dolly Parton's favorite Mexican shot. She must not get out much.
- Went out of business in December 2015 after having been open since 1966.
JenniferSeptember 11, 2014I want to like El Chavo, but the loud dining room and the somewhat boring Mexican food keeps disappointing me. The margaritas, however, are good.
Karl HobartMay 14, 2011For a similar vibe with better food, I recommend Casita del Campo on Hyperion.
Erica SterneJanuary 28, 2012Sneak into El Chavo and steal a bottle of tequila. But you know, wait til it's closed..
Get there early and bring some drinks from chavito out to the patio
Candice SilvaMay 31, 2014The service here is so shitty. Slowest bartenders on the planet and the waiters are so frickin rude.
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- Mon–Sat
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(323) 664-0871
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No
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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