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Descanso is a contemporary kitchen & bar that blends traditional Mexican recipes with modern influence. Created by Rob Arellano, the concept draws inspiration from his Mexican heritage, offering a unique and nostalgic dining experience. At Descanso, you can choose to dine at a standard dining table or a la Plancha. Dining a la Plancha, you’ll witness skilled chefs prepare authentic Mexican dishes at your table in a lively setting, immersing you in the ambiance of a bustling Mexican town. Led by Chef Sergio Lopez, Descanso serves Michoacán inspired cuisine, featuring fresh bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Our dishes and cocktails are rich in history and flavor, reflecting traditional Mexican dining.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (213) 672-2444
Website: https://www.descansorestaurantla.com/
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Gustavo Navarro
Pros:
Great service
Looks very nice inside
Cons:
Food was bad
We had a great waiter which is the only reason I give this place 2 stars, without the staff place is 0 stars. Server was very attentive and would respond to all requests very quickly with was greatly appreciated. The food on the other hand is what I call “Mexican food for white people” It had no flavor at all, was cold, overcooked, not fresh ingredients at all. I even over heard people in the “Plancha” area saying they been waiting for like a hour for there chef to arrive. Meal for 5 people was $360 and was very regrettable. Lobster enchiladas tasted rubber and like canned green enchilada sauce for the store. Taco meat was all charred so tasted nothing but burned meat. Carne asada plate did taste like meat was marinated at all. Overall place was not good for the money spent. If the restaurant owner sees this, please don’t be afraid to add flavors to the food. Fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, lime juice and salt goes a longggggg way.
… moreGreat service
Looks very nice inside
Cons:
Food was bad
We had a great waiter which is the only reason I give this place 2 stars, without the staff place is 0 stars. Server was very attentive and would respond to all requests very quickly with was greatly appreciated. The food on the other hand is what I call “Mexican food for white people” It had no flavor at all, was cold, overcooked, not fresh ingredients at all. I even over heard people in the “Plancha” area saying they been waiting for like a hour for there chef to arrive. Meal for 5 people was $360 and was very regrettable. Lobster enchiladas tasted rubber and like canned green enchilada sauce for the store. Taco meat was all charred so tasted nothing but burned meat. Carne asada plate did taste like meat was marinated at all. Overall place was not good for the money spent. If the restaurant owner sees this, please don’t be afraid to add flavors to the food. Fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, lime juice and salt goes a longggggg way.
Mandi Budd
First time visit and we tried the Plancha style dining. Chef Michael made the whole experience top notch and everything was delicious. Will definitely be back and bringing more friends!
… moreAitana Blose
I like the locations that is so convenient for me to walk in the park after eating.
I also like the colorful dishes of Mexican food.
It is great when you just look for a good location for having something simple but delicious.
The kinda like Japanese teriyaki looked interesting to me.thinking I would be back here again and again.
… moreI also like the colorful dishes of Mexican food.
It is great when you just look for a good location for having something simple but delicious.
The kinda like Japanese teriyaki looked interesting to me.thinking I would be back here again and again.
Frank Mario Castellon
Kimmy and I in Los Angeles. We decided on Mexican cuisine. Desanso recommended and definitely great suggestion. Doggie friendly with excellent menu and full bar. Enjoy!!!
… moreCandy Morales
Came here for happy hour with some friends and we absolutely loved it! The manager Stephanie(hope I spelled it right), was extremely welcoming and reassuring that the food was amazing & it sure was.
We grabbed a few different margaritas, ordered the pork belly, nachos, carne asada potatoes & elote.
The drinks were definitely strong & the food was satisfying. Plus I loved that they were playing Mexican Rock en Español. The vibes were amazing & I will definitely be back.
… moreWe grabbed a few different margaritas, ordered the pork belly, nachos, carne asada potatoes & elote.
The drinks were definitely strong & the food was satisfying. Plus I loved that they were playing Mexican Rock en Español. The vibes were amazing & I will definitely be back.
Derek Perry
We had la plancha. It was fine, the salad was kind of boring, the rice was good, the salmon tasted like something i could make at home (it was cooked perfectly) but the flavors were kinda mild/sleepy. The cook was great, the server, so-so. Cool atmosphere, but quite loud. The presentation was fun but i guess i was expecting more flavor for the price.
… moreJeff Bruhn
Where do I even start? My margarita was $15 and small like a shot glass. I felt insulted. Tasted like lemonade! Then my $14 taco came out, literally 1 taco! I loved the taco itself but I was expecting at the very least 2 tacos. Another kick in the stomach! Then the guacamole came out, tiny little portion fit for a child. To make matters worst, we got charged for 2 portions when we just got 1 portion.
The owners appear money hungry, greedy and business incompetent! They have clearly no idea how to run a restaurant, let alone a SUCCESSFUL one! Don’t cheat your customers, rule number 1!
Even the most exquisite, reputable top restaurants don’t portion cheat like this place. I left never wanting to come back. It was the most ridiculous experience I have ever experienced and I’ve been everywhere!!
The manager thankfully made it right in the end.
Still, we shall never come back.
… moreThe owners appear money hungry, greedy and business incompetent! They have clearly no idea how to run a restaurant, let alone a SUCCESSFUL one! Don’t cheat your customers, rule number 1!
Even the most exquisite, reputable top restaurants don’t portion cheat like this place. I left never wanting to come back. It was the most ridiculous experience I have ever experienced and I’ve been everywhere!!
The manager thankfully made it right in the end.
Still, we shall never come back.
Nicole Steen
I heard about this new restaurant in LA that served Michoacán style Mexican food and I had to try it. I love all food, but I really love when it’s authentic and you feel like you’re in another world.
When walking in, I notice the space is big, ambiance is beautiful, the view of the bar is spectacular, and there are tvs there showing the latest game. There was a birthday party going on when I was there, so they got a bit loud. Happy hour was ending, and you can tell they were having fun which I enjoyed watching.
Our waiter Andres was incredibly nice. Whatever we asked for he gave us and even provided us with recommendations and great info about the restaurant and the food since it was our first time there.
Now for the food, my fiance and I ordered the following: chips and salsa with salsa Frita, ceviche campechano-seafood ceviche, Caesar salad, Hanger Steak, enchiladas langosta. For the dessert we had flan and arroz con leche. And for the drinks we had Brezo Dulce, Yano Vuela, and Pasion y plata. What I loved about it all is that everything is made from scratch and the juice in the drinks are freshly squeezed. We enjoyed everything but the standouts were the brezo dulce drink, seafood ceviche, enchiladas langosta and omg the salsa frita was sooo good!
I can’t wait to come back here and try out the Private Plancha room with the chef experience. This place is definitely going to be in rotation for me in the future.
… moreWhen walking in, I notice the space is big, ambiance is beautiful, the view of the bar is spectacular, and there are tvs there showing the latest game. There was a birthday party going on when I was there, so they got a bit loud. Happy hour was ending, and you can tell they were having fun which I enjoyed watching.
Our waiter Andres was incredibly nice. Whatever we asked for he gave us and even provided us with recommendations and great info about the restaurant and the food since it was our first time there.
Now for the food, my fiance and I ordered the following: chips and salsa with salsa Frita, ceviche campechano-seafood ceviche, Caesar salad, Hanger Steak, enchiladas langosta. For the dessert we had flan and arroz con leche. And for the drinks we had Brezo Dulce, Yano Vuela, and Pasion y plata. What I loved about it all is that everything is made from scratch and the juice in the drinks are freshly squeezed. We enjoyed everything but the standouts were the brezo dulce drink, seafood ceviche, enchiladas langosta and omg the salsa frita was sooo good!
I can’t wait to come back here and try out the Private Plancha room with the chef experience. This place is definitely going to be in rotation for me in the future.
Kim K
Saturday night dinner celebration for my daughter at Descanso on Wilshire. . reservation was for 6:30pm.
Beautiful decor, ambiance and plancha style cooking right in front of you like Benihana but Mexican style. ♥️ They even had a live band up front by main entrance.
Chips & Guacamole – bomb
First Course (Fideo Soup or Caesar Salad) – both were good
Mexican Fried Rice which came with Plancha was good
Kids had:
Chicken quesadilla – had to taste it and it was sooo good!
Chicken tacos – looked good
Main Courses we had:
– Halibut which was yummy
– Salmon – she liked it
– Pork Loin – delish
– Ribeye Steak – flavorful
All main courses come with their own different veggies
Dessert:
Flan – was pretty good
Churro chips, ice cream and chocolate drizzle – so yummy
Would absolutely come back!
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… moreBeautiful decor, ambiance and plancha style cooking right in front of you like Benihana but Mexican style. ♥️ They even had a live band up front by main entrance.
Chips & Guacamole – bomb
First Course (Fideo Soup or Caesar Salad) – both were good
Mexican Fried Rice which came with Plancha was good
Kids had:
Chicken quesadilla – had to taste it and it was sooo good!
Chicken tacos – looked good
Main Courses we had:
– Halibut which was yummy
– Salmon – she liked it
– Pork Loin – delish
– Ribeye Steak – flavorful
All main courses come with their own different veggies
Dessert:
Flan – was pretty good
Churro chips, ice cream and chocolate drizzle – so yummy
Would absolutely come back!
@travel_lifestyle_chow
#descanso
#losangeles
#california
#foodie
#foodporn
#lovetoeat
#eating
#food
#foodblogger
#foodreview
#yelp
#instafood
#comfortfoods
#foodisalovelanguage
#dinner
#dessert
#plancha
#friedrice
#halibut
#salmon
#ribeye
#porkloin
#quesadilla
#taco
#flan
#margaritas
#localspot
#feedme
#yummy
#datenight
#tlc
#travel
#lifestyle
#chow
Aaron Stall
Last night was pretty sweet. @svengalis and I were invited to dine on the house @descansorestaurant. Stephanie rocked it. Beautiful space, good food, fun experience. I loved the veggie tacos and couldn’t decide which cocktail was best when they are all 3 made equally well. I normally write these kind of posts on #GoogleMaps but I felt it warranted a posting to IG as well. Congrats Descanso LA on your 1 year anniversary. Things are looking good from here.
Yes, David and I made and gifted our 1 year anniversary paper Mexican food gift: a taco and “Burrito Hammock” with pillow and blanket. Thanks for graciously accepting, Stephanie.
… moreYes, David and I made and gifted our 1 year anniversary paper Mexican food gift: a taco and “Burrito Hammock” with pillow and blanket. Thanks for graciously accepting, Stephanie.