Bar Amá
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Gallery Row, Los Angeles
The experts at Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly recommend this place
"Shrimp and ground beef puffy tacos were delicious."(21 Tips)"Bar Ama's Super Nacho Hour, Saturdays from 3 pm to 5:30 pm, is cheap..."(4 Tips)
"Made me an off the menu Bourbon drink that is absolutely perfect."(6 Tips)
"I had Mom's Green Enchilada's - super yum!"(12 Tips)
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Super Nacho Hour happy hour is outstanding. Vegan nachos kickass even for omnivores. Off menu puffy tacos are also awesome. Check their site for daily happy hour times.
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Cameron DupuyFebruary 28, 2018The best Tex-mex in Los Angeles. The puffy tacos are the best tacos I’ve had in California and the guacamole is the best I’ve ever had. The spicy margaritas are bomb (though a bit pricy).Upvote1Downvote
Adrian PhillipsDecember 22, 2015Guacamole, chicken & shrimp puffy tacos with braised Brussels sprouts in chipotle sauce is a perfect meal for sitting at the bar. Recommend enjoying a mezcal (or tequila) margarita or two.UpvoteDownvote
Andy LeeAugust 7, 2018The green enchiladas and the puffy tacos are the standouts here...literally the best I’ve ever had. Don’t skip the dessert cocktail, it will pleasantly surprise you.UpvoteDownvote
Ben K.July 6, 2013Great Tex-Mex small plates by the chef behind Baco Mercat. We loved the Brussels, cauliflower, pig ears, enchiladas, and fried chicken. The real gem are the off-menu puffy tacos.UpvoteDownvote
Michelle ShermanMarch 2, 2014Everything looks amazing. My first time - I tried the pesto cauliflower, sweet potato with sea salt and butter, and the puffy taco. Make a reservation though because it was packedUpvoteDownvote
Best food in LA other than his other restaurants! LOVED the potato puffy taco, cauliflower, and mole enchiladas. Ceviche was to die for. El bramble and the margaritas were great drinks!UpvoteDownvote
Andrew SDecember 23, 2013Order the off menu shrimp and cheesy potato puffy tacos. Pig ears are amazing. Also, never thought these words would come from my mouth, but the cauliflower is INSANE.Upvote1Downvote
- Jody ThomasMay 2, 2013Good God...dinner was fantastic! We shared and chowed on the Tex-Mex queso with chorizo (served w/ homemade chips, ask for flour tortillas too). I had Mom's Green Enchilada's - super yum!UpvoteDownvote
Starry KitchenJanuary 31, 2013Holy SHIT! #1 -we're originally from TX and miss Tex-Mex! #2 -some of the best headcheese (aka 'jamon de cabeza') we've had in a while.. #3 -fucking Leche Quesada/Burnt Milk Pudding FTMFW!!Upvote6Downvote- Fodor's TravelAugust 24, 2015Bar Ama's Super Nacho Hour, Saturdays from 3 pm to 5:30 pm, is cheap and delish, offering chorizo nachos, guacamole, and fish tacos, along with the restaurant's full cocktail menu.UpvoteDownvote
Fidel SemperOctober 1, 2013Definitely will be in my top List in LA. These guys have the ambition, seems like they aim to be the best Mexican around. Slow roasted Cabrito! A must.Upvote2Downvote
MichelleFebruary 17, 2018(2/16/2018) FYI, the Broccolini has walnuts. I’m allergic so I wish I would have known in advance before eating it 😖. Manager was very apologetic and took it off our bill.
UpvoteDownvote- Vivi MoralesJune 14, 2013The bartender, Brian is amazing. So friendly and talented. Made me an off the menu Bourbon drink that is absolutely perfect.
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Justin McGeeMay 18, 2016The drinks were great, and so was the seared lengua, but everything else I tried was okay. I'm afraid Tex-Mex just can't be dressed up, no matter how good a chef you are.UpvoteDownvote
Lisa EAugust 19, 2018Late Night Happy Hour: $8 margaritas and nachos, $5 tacos and queso, and more. Monday-Thursday 10-11pm, Friday 11pm-midnight, Saturday-Sunday 9-10pm.UpvoteDownvote
Miguel MtzMay 18, 2015If you are like the many ppl I overheard asking the bartender what a michelada is, then order one here. Kielbasa taco was more delicious than I anticipated.UpvoteDownvote
Simple FoodieFebruary 18, 2015Puffy Tacos are a must. Chile Shrimp Ceviche, Nana's Fritos Pie, Guacamole, Pineapple Shortcake
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Alex StrausApril 7, 2015The Atlantico rum is great in a daiquiri! The tequila Ocho here is divine. Try the Ancho Reyes for spicy goodness.UpvoteDownvote- ChrisAugust 23, 2014Shrimp and ground beef puffy tacos were delicious. Special sauce is top notch.UpvoteDownvote
C. P. BisgaardAugust 25, 2015Everything was quite delicious. The ceviche and octopus were highlights. Tomatillo enchiladas were also top notch.UpvoteDownvote
Glarence ZhaoOctober 27, 2014Fried pork belly fajitas, Tex Mex queso, cauliflower cilantro pesto
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Chris LedermullerSeptember 6, 2015Snake Blood is a sweet cocktail made of rye, St. Germain, hibiscus and lemon.
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Lydia BerkennouJanuary 27, 2015The food is a pure pleasure! The guacamole is perfect! Great service.
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Daniel L.January 15, 2013Tex-Mex cuisine with fluffy tacos that mimic a roti-like flare. Go for the grilled shrimp with smoked jalapeño crema.Upvote2Downvote
Great guacamole - including generous portion. Good tortilla soup. Good cocktail selection.UpvoteDownvote
Justin MiyagiJanuary 25, 2015Spectacular plates. Order several and share! Drinks come out garnished fancier than you'd think.UpvoteDownvote
Aysu OzgurApril 1, 2019Food was delicious (green enchiladas), portions perfect, and great margaritas!UpvoteDownvote
Brian LNovember 29, 2019The beef chalupa was awesome. Like tender stew on a crispy platter.UpvoteDownvote
Miney FelixMay 11, 2015I could seriously eat their cauliflower with the pesto sauce and cashew nut cheese all day, errrrrdayyy. #sofuckinggoodUpvoteDownvote
Jeremy LucidoSeptember 14, 2014Good is great but often I'm satisfied with just their amazing salsa and chips and craft cocktail.UpvoteDownvote
- Bobby SolomonJuly 17, 2015Amazing queso, giant tacos, great drinks, always lovely service.UpvoteDownvote
Kelly BoneAugust 13, 2014The Cashew Queso is unbelievably creamy. As in my family literally didn't believe it was vegan...
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Shannon SouthardJuly 11, 2013Perfect guacamole, defiantly worth coming back for...also the Zapatista (spicy) has it going on!!!UpvoteDownvote
@popglossMay 25, 2018Their Bus Driver sauce is sooo delish! I want to pour it on everything! :)UpvoteDownvote
Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016It's good for guacamole, tacos and enchiladas. Service is nice too!UpvoteDownvote
Will BertelsenApril 21, 2014Agave spirit based cocktail list and super tasty food. Go here. Be happy.UpvoteDownvote
Maddie MaeSeptember 17, 2013Great for brunch! Order some migas and breakfast tacos (which come 2 to an order), and share!UpvoteDownvote
Natalie GuerraJune 10, 2016I have finally found it! The BEST Mexican food I have had in LA to date. Literally everything we ordered (and we ordered a lot) was so fire. Ask for their suggestions and ask for their spicy margarita
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NicoleFebruary 16, 2016Mushroom and leek enchilada rock! Carnitas fajita were excellent tooUpvoteDownvote
Josh PerryAugust 17, 2014The puffy tacos are not on the menu, but if you ask your server you can get them.Upvote3Downvote
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- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
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- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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