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Botana Oaxaquena, Tlayuda, and Mole  - Guelaguetza, Los Angeles, CA

Guelaguetza

4.6
4.6
391 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Our family was born in Oaxaca and migrated to the US in 1994. Ever since then, our goal has been to showcase not only our family recipes, but also the hard work and dedication that goes into each of them. Each year, we travel to Oaxaca, and hand pick our ingredients, and carefully select the people we partner with. Guelaguetza is a restaurant, boutique market, and advocates for Oaxacan culture located in the heart of Korea-town in Los Angeles. Our motivation behind our products is simple: uncompromising quality. The products found in our store have taken years of development, and we hope that when taking your first taste of our Mole, or your first sip of our Michelada, you are transported into what Oaxaca means to us...a true Guelaguetza.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 427-0608
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Koreatown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • From Oaxaca Newsletter 4-course Dinner

    US$65.00 - US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Jan 2025 only
    19:00
    Join chefs Bricia Lopez and TJ Steele as they celebrate the launch of their newest newsletter, "From Oaxaca." Inspired by their love for Oaxacan and the fresh bounty of Los Angeles. Come and experience the food that brings the hearts of NY, and Oaxaca together in LA.
    From Oaxaca Newsletter 4-course Dinner photo

What 391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guelaguetza offers a vibrant dining experience with "out of this world mole" and authentic Oaxacan cuisine. Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and the friendly, accommodating staff. Despite some noise complaints from live music, the delicious food, particularly the "best chicken mole," and the festive ambiance make it a must-visit.

391 Reviews
  1. Marilyn

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and valet parking (essential in this area) makes it the best in LA

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  2. Jonathan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Attentive service. Festive atmosphere. Defiantly going back again!

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  3. Lori

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’d never had Oaxacan food before — it was very good and the service was great. Not everyone in the party liked mole, but almost everyone found something they liked — even the kids. I will definitely return. To try another dish.

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  4. Abigail

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was energetic and vibrant, with live music adding a great touch to the evening. Our server was incredibly patient and accommodating, especially since we had a large party. Despite being very busy, they never once rushed us and let us enjoy our time there for several hours. The service was top-notch, and the food was delicious. You must try the red and black mole and the seafood soup! I highly recommend making reservations in advance, as it can get quite crowded. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and a lively dining experience!

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  5. Patricia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good my reservation was at 12 noon got there a few minutes early the restaurant was not busy and the food came out very slow. My only complaint is Why don’t they have regular menus???? Who wants to come to a sit down restaurant and have to scan the menu to me this does not look good this is a Big mistake.

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  6. Greg

    VIP

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hooray mole!!! So good. We had the combo and tamal. Everything really amazing here.

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  7. Thomas B.

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the live music, friendly staff and quality food.

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  8. Cynthia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a company dinner (for 6 people) here last night and everything about it was wonderful. Amazing service by the bartender for those who came early and waited there; also from our waitress at the table once we were seated. The food was absolutely delicious. There is a fun vibe and atmosphere here. We will be back!!

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  9. OSCAR

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for something cultural and delicious, and I’m always hesitant to choose a Mexican restaurant because nothing ever tastes authentic—but this place really hit the spot. It was amazing! The live music was the cherry on top. The food was incredible—the café de olla was perfect, the mole was outstanding, and the homemade tortillas made me feel like I had traveled to Mexico. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be that the champurrado tasted a bit watered down. But they did mention it was dairy-free, so I understand. I really hope they keep the live music because it made the ambience so much better. I totally recommend this place!

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  10. Baltazar

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oaxacan food at its best! One of our favorites. The service and food, impecable. Ask the servers for recommendations; mole verde was delish!

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FAQs

Guelaguetza offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Guelaguetza also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 427-0608.

Guelaguetza is rated 4.6 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Guelaguetza

3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Koreatown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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