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The Talpa
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles
"Cheese and onion enchiladas are awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Good margaritas, spicy salsa, and great prices"(3 Tips)
"people great service the tacos dorados"(4 Tips)
"Salsa is spicy though..."(4 Tips)
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19 Tips and reviewsFilter:
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- spicy food
- pork
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Offbeat L.A.January 30, 2018Opened in 1964. It is small and family owned, having had several owners since its original opening. There are wood paneled walls, red leather booths and a cozy back room bar with additional seating.
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Vic ZaudAugust 10, 2014Inexpensive, quality basic Mexican tacos, enchiladas and the like. Clean, good service and the waitress ladies have been there for years and are still sweet.
UpvoteDownvote- Good margaritas, spicy salsa, and great pricesUpvote2Downvote
- Offbeat L.A.January 28, 2016Opened 1964. Small family owned Mexican restaurant with original neon sign. The simple interior is decorated with murals and a front facing stained glass.UpvoteDownvote
- Awesome people great service the tacos dorados are good and say hi to Danny because he's my amigo :D
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Manny HernandezMay 11, 2013Salsa is hot, but good. Reg pork and bean burrito is the best!UpvoteDownvote
Josh PerryAugust 11, 2014Beef Machaca Tacos are the best thing on the menu. The salsa is just Ok.Upvote3Downvote
Erin LillisJuly 11, 2010Order anything made with cheese. They use an excellent aged cheese in their recipes that leads to mouthgasm.UpvoteDownvote
TinaJuly 15, 2010Double video game only works on one side & margaritas are sweet (but effective)UpvoteDownvote
LA WeeklyDecember 1, 2010LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Place To Get Wasted Away Again In Chile Relleno-Ville!Upvote4Downvote
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
(310) 478-3353
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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