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Inspired by memory, shaped by place. (Bar) Hermanito is a bar-forward, neighborhood Mexican restaurant in the heart of Sawtelle. Simple, fresh food built around house made Sonoran style tortillas. New and classic Mexican cocktails with subtle nods to the neighborhood’s Japanese heritage.
Trendy wood-paneled eatery dishing up tacos, nachos & burritos, plus bar bites, cocktails & mezcal.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2024 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (424) 465-9068
Website: https://www.hermanitola.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
Ashkan M.
Delicious food. The Papas Fritas was the best—really tasty and cooked to perfection. The hanger steaks were quite spicy, especially for kids, but still worth trying.
… moreMary Smith
We went for lunch today. Appparently they do not have a lunch menu at 2pm on a Saturday. The items were very limited unless you wanted breakfast. We ordered the carnitas tacos & steak tacos. The pork was definitely a day old. It was so dry it was like eating crispy beef jerky with beyond zero moisture. The steak was ok. I had a cocktail & I can say I do not think there was any alcohol in the drink. I am a lightweight & my husband does not drink & we both agreed very little to none alcohol in it. The prices they charge they need to reevaluate the quality of their food & make sure their is alcohol in their 16.00 drink.
… moreDebs K
I had a great dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is inviting, vibrant, and just all around enjoyable. Their menu is a fusion of Japanese and Mexican food. I liked their take on traditional dishes like the bao buns and tacos. Everything we ordered tasted good!
… moreKendra W.
Cute little hipster restaurant. Nice outdoor area with heaters so made sitting outside bearable. The margaritas were strong and flavorful. The guacamole was ok. It needed more flavor. The dishes were too small for the price. A friend had a $20 small salad. I paid $36 for a tiny piece of sea bass with 5 cucumbers and a tiny cup of rice. Im bougie but this place was too hipster and overpriced for me. Not worth the price!
… moreJessie Spencer
We visited the Sawtelle location so this is for this location only.
We were greeted by the host who was very nice and who accommodated the large group. They had no coffee to serve and no ingredients for an old fashion. Bartender had no personality and didn’t have alternatives or offered to make anything, rather he was more concerned that I wasn’t at my table to order my drink. The waffle that came with a banana was not ripe but green.
Bathroom was gross and not kept up. Food was decent and ambiance was good. Prices for some items were pretty pricey.
… moreWe were greeted by the host who was very nice and who accommodated the large group. They had no coffee to serve and no ingredients for an old fashion. Bartender had no personality and didn’t have alternatives or offered to make anything, rather he was more concerned that I wasn’t at my table to order my drink. The waffle that came with a banana was not ripe but green.
Bathroom was gross and not kept up. Food was decent and ambiance was good. Prices for some items were pretty pricey.
Henry Ting
I took my family here at my daughter’s request. It was her birthday. She said she heard it was good and wanted to try it.
Review: Typical, trendy place, in a popular location on Sawtelle (New Japantown in WLA.) Overpriced food and drinks. No calamari and some other favorites. Yes, they “ran out” of calamari at 630pm? I’ve had better street tacos than their carnitas tacos and birria tacos, and for 1/3 of what they are charging. The alcoholic drinks were typically priced for newer restaurants and were “just ok.”
But it’s a cool hangout for a lot of people, including my daughter. Maybe I’m not cool. I’d rather go to Paco’s Tacos for better food, more authentic Mexican, better drinks and half the price. That’s where I will be going on my birthday.
… moreReview: Typical, trendy place, in a popular location on Sawtelle (New Japantown in WLA.) Overpriced food and drinks. No calamari and some other favorites. Yes, they “ran out” of calamari at 630pm? I’ve had better street tacos than their carnitas tacos and birria tacos, and for 1/3 of what they are charging. The alcoholic drinks were typically priced for newer restaurants and were “just ok.”
But it’s a cool hangout for a lot of people, including my daughter. Maybe I’m not cool. I’d rather go to Paco’s Tacos for better food, more authentic Mexican, better drinks and half the price. That’s where I will be going on my birthday.
Zan Lee
A nice Mexican lunch or dinner option in Japan-centered Sawtelle. It’s very casual on the inside both in vibe and dress code. They also have a very large bar on one side and the other side will be the restaurant where we had our dinner. I will say that it is a bit over expensive, but the food taste and quality really was great. Our server was polite, although he didn’t really check in on us aside from taking our order and bringing the check. They don’t have a parking lot so it will be metered street parking which can be difficult to find in this part of town because theneighborhood behind Sawtelle Boulevard have parking restrictions unless you have a parking pass.
We decided to order a mix of items because it was our first time. We started with the Guacamole, which was great as expected, but it was very small in size. We liked the flavors, but honestly, they should’ve given a larger portion. I felt overcharged for this one. Next came the Lobster Aguachile and I thought this one was my least favorite. It should’ve had more lobster and I felt there was way more liquid than anything else. I would skip this one and not recommend. Next came the Hamachi Sashimi and this one was actually very good. It was a good sized portion and tasted fresh and light and it is a great summer dish. Next were the Chilean Salmon Tacos, and I thought these were fantastic, probably my favorite dish of the night. The sauce on top really made it and it was a perfectly cooked piece of fish. For entrées we ordered the Crispy Skin Branzino and the Papa Flautas. The Crispy Skin Branzino was fantastic, the skin was perfectly crispy, and it was a good sized portion although the salsa verde on the bottom was not my favorite. The Papas Flautas were actually terrific and the avocado ranch really made it. I would order it again just for that sauce.
Overall, a really solid meal although more expensive than it should be. I would suggest stopping in if you want to have a drink while you eat or just plan to order to two items per person max.
… moreWe decided to order a mix of items because it was our first time. We started with the Guacamole, which was great as expected, but it was very small in size. We liked the flavors, but honestly, they should’ve given a larger portion. I felt overcharged for this one. Next came the Lobster Aguachile and I thought this one was my least favorite. It should’ve had more lobster and I felt there was way more liquid than anything else. I would skip this one and not recommend. Next came the Hamachi Sashimi and this one was actually very good. It was a good sized portion and tasted fresh and light and it is a great summer dish. Next were the Chilean Salmon Tacos, and I thought these were fantastic, probably my favorite dish of the night. The sauce on top really made it and it was a perfectly cooked piece of fish. For entrées we ordered the Crispy Skin Branzino and the Papa Flautas. The Crispy Skin Branzino was fantastic, the skin was perfectly crispy, and it was a good sized portion although the salsa verde on the bottom was not my favorite. The Papas Flautas were actually terrific and the avocado ranch really made it. I would order it again just for that sauce.
Overall, a really solid meal although more expensive than it should be. I would suggest stopping in if you want to have a drink while you eat or just plan to order to two items per person max.
Alison Siglin
So glad we stumbled upon this place on Instagram! We went on a Monday afternoon for lunch (love a place open on a Monday lol) and our entire experience was incredible. The atmosphere is beautiful, we were greeted by such friendly staff and the food was phenomenal!!! Such a clever fusion of cuisines. We ordered the guacamole, chicken bao buns, potato flautas and the birria tacos. Everything was a 10/10. We cannot wait to go back!! Even the cocktails were killer. We actually went for my boyfriend’s bday and they made him a custom tiki cocktail as a complimentary birthday treat!! Can we make that a thing everywhere?! Thank you Hermanito! We’ll be back!!
… moreMimi And Ness
Definitely the go-to bar and restaurant on Sawtelle. Good drinks, good atmosphere, good enough food. Sort of Japanese-Mexican fusion but heavily influenced by Nobu’s more Peruvian dishes. Great place to hang, though it’s desperately missing Elias at the front door. The hamachi sashimi crushes and the lobster ceviche is great on the weekends.
… moreRyan Gregoli
I really wanted to like this place. It was a cold rainy night and it was such a cozy atmosphere. I had the strip steak and calamari. It was so salty it was nearly inedible. The tuna tartare was very good. Good service.
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