Homestyle Mexican meals & margaritas are offered at this neighborhood fixture with colorful murals.
Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 11751 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 478-3353
Website: https://thetalpa.com/
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One of my most favorite Mexican restaurants. The food is fresh, great salsa , guac and chips. It’s not the watered down type of guac. And the salsa has this roasted flavor that’s unique with a bit of a bite. I look forward to this especially. The beef taquitos are the best, so flavorful. Crunchy tacos are very good too and the pork chili Verde is another go to for me. The beans are so delicious. Service is attentive and kind. The only issue I’ve had is with parking. It can be challenging at times. They have some spots in the back.
… moreLawrence Hatch
The Talpa (not La Talpa!) is a homey, friendly and at the same time iconic west Los Angeles eatery. I first began visiting The Talpa in 1973 when I was 17 and attending Santa Monica College, and I have been going back ever since. I was first drawn by the friendly waitresses, some who have worked there for decades. The food has always been delicious, high quality and reasonably priced. You can’t go wrong with any of the combination plates which include all the items you might expect, enchiladas, crunchy tacos, chile rellenos and more. A two or three item combo which comes with rice and beans, preceded by chips and salsa is a classic meal, and you won’t leave hungry. There is usually plenty of street parking on Pico, there is also a full bar and many Mexican (and American) beer brands, as a perfect complement to a meal.
The Talpa has many local loyal patrons and everybody is welcome, families with children, business men in suits and CalTrans workers alike. Not surprisingly, The Talpa is also a good place to run into famous actors and musicians and over the years I have been surprised at some of the A list actors who might be dining at the next table. If you visit The Talpa, you will see how this simple restaurant has remained so popular since 1962! Whether visiting LA for the first time or if you’ve lived there all your life, a meal at The Talpa is one you will enjoy and remember!
… moreThe Talpa has many local loyal patrons and everybody is welcome, families with children, business men in suits and CalTrans workers alike. Not surprisingly, The Talpa is also a good place to run into famous actors and musicians and over the years I have been surprised at some of the A list actors who might be dining at the next table. If you visit The Talpa, you will see how this simple restaurant has remained so popular since 1962! Whether visiting LA for the first time or if you’ve lived there all your life, a meal at The Talpa is one you will enjoy and remember!
Zan Lee
We stopped in for our first time this past weekend and had a nice experience. I know that it used to be a part of Don Antonio‘s and then there was some beef between the owners that caused the two restaurants to split and open up different name. I have been to Don Antonio‘s many times and would say it’s in my top three favorite Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles so I was excited to try Talpa as well because I’ve heard good things. I will say that the food is very authentic and there are some seriously great flavors here. One issue that we had though is when we entered the restaurant, not a single person greeted us. We stood around for about 8-10 mins waiting for a table and then after we sat down, we waited another 15 minutes before anyone came over to take our drink and food order. Also, all the food items came out very slowly so this is not the sort of place that I would go if I was in a rush. It’s a lot smaller on the inside than Don Antonio’s so there is limited table capacity, which causes some wait times. There isn’t a dedicated parking lot so it will be metered street parking.
Aside from the service issues we did have a great meal. I started off with the bowl of the Albondigas and it was a huge amount. The flavors were great, but definitely a larger size than I would recommend any single person ordering if you plan to get food after that. For my entrée, I chose the Beef Milanesa and thought it was fabulous. The beef was very tender and flavorful and seasoned perfectly. It was a large size dish, so it was plenty of food which I really enjoyed and even had leftovers of. Overall, a really solid Mexican restaurant and a good option if Don Antonio’s is too busy.
… moreAside from the service issues we did have a great meal. I started off with the bowl of the Albondigas and it was a huge amount. The flavors were great, but definitely a larger size than I would recommend any single person ordering if you plan to get food after that. For my entrée, I chose the Beef Milanesa and thought it was fabulous. The beef was very tender and flavorful and seasoned perfectly. It was a large size dish, so it was plenty of food which I really enjoyed and even had leftovers of. Overall, a really solid Mexican restaurant and a good option if Don Antonio’s is too busy.
Lisa Montoya
Some dishes are very spicy. Salsa on the table is also hot. The drinks are good. Loud music playing. Very clean. Waitresses are nice.
… moreKarina Rubio
Came here to hang out after watching a soccer game, and watch the Mexico game. Such a fun environment. I had a regular Margarita, which was good, but the spicy cucumber was AMAZING! Highly recommend. We also had the garlic shrimp, and steak fajitas, and this was really great the steak fajitas had such an amazing flavor and my bf loved the garlic shrimp. My son had the Talpa Special burrito, and he loved it, was big so he couldn’t finish it. We will be returning.
… morePatrick Frankle
One of my favorites. It’s more Mexican-American but the rarely good version of that kind of food. Relaxed environment, friendly service. The place is packed with regulars which is also telling. The salsa they make is also something special.
… moreoscar robles
Was brought here by a friend of the family…. This is his favorite place to eat…. Started with a michelada negra modelo…. Which was pretty good… Some places don’t know how to make micheladas… Chips with salsa was good salsa not to spicy for the normal… I like spicy… Fur the food we went with fried chicken… I gave it a 7… Comes with 3 pieces of chicken, rice,beans and tortillas. The restaurant has allot of great art all around… Nice lil bar… The other was really nice to us .. very welcoming… Will stop by if invited again….
… moreJenae Lien
Was told this was the spot to get Mexican food in Los Angeles. Which is saying a LOT. This place has it- flavors are true to authentic Mexican cuisine. Literally tastes like my mother-in-laws cooking.
Fresh, spicy, roasted salsa served with homemade corn chips.
Their full bar carries specialty tequilas and Mezcal.
Lovely murals and paintings on the walls, feels homey and comfortable.
I got a combination plate with chile relleno and a chicken tamale, came with beans and rice and I asked for sauce to be smothered. My husband got chilaquiles and subbed carnitas the meat for a little extra charge.
Plates average $10-$25. They have a page of seafood selections on the menu.
Definitely coming back to try their Albondigas soup and Chicken soup. You can call and order a dozen tamales to take home for $36.
Free valet parking in the alley behind restaurant. Street parking out front.
… moreFresh, spicy, roasted salsa served with homemade corn chips.
Their full bar carries specialty tequilas and Mezcal.
Lovely murals and paintings on the walls, feels homey and comfortable.
I got a combination plate with chile relleno and a chicken tamale, came with beans and rice and I asked for sauce to be smothered. My husband got chilaquiles and subbed carnitas the meat for a little extra charge.
Plates average $10-$25. They have a page of seafood selections on the menu.
Definitely coming back to try their Albondigas soup and Chicken soup. You can call and order a dozen tamales to take home for $36.
Free valet parking in the alley behind restaurant. Street parking out front.
Marc
Very delicious Mexican food. Very nice staff. There is a full bar too.
… more1ring2rule3pigs
Whenever someone I knew would suggest going to Don Antonio’s restaurant next door, I would immediately stop them and would DEMAND they go to El Talpa. I’d also demand thatvtheyvorder the flan for dessert which was the best Ive had in LA; And they’d usually thank me afterwards…
Now, I cannot do that in good conscience. And it saddens me.
I went to El Talpa for lunch, figuring the earlier the better.
I won’t talk about what my other party members ordered as they will post their own reviews.
So. I ordered my usual…the El Talpa burrito and a Flan for dessert. Long known to be their biggest and best dish. I usually would get the red enchilada sauce.
However, when it arrived, the sauce was more deep dark brown than red. It also had a strange cinnamon note to it. I let a party member taste and they agreed that it was NOT enchilada sauce. We surmised that it was a moley sauce. Whatever it was, it was not what I had had before, plus it simply did not taste good.
After speaking to the waitress, she adamantly said that THAT was the red enchilada sauce. So, they offered to remake it. This time, without sauce.
When it arrived, it was TINY. Absolutely, 100% noticeably smaller. And ugly. It might as well have been a frozen burrito. It only had a dollap or guacamole and sour cream.
This was NOT a $20+ burrito. $8 on its best day.
And the Flan? Also a HUGE disappointment. The Talpa flan I remember was firm, solid, and absolutely delicious! I’ve been suggesting thus to friends and family for YEARS…
This was NOT the same. This was the soft custard kind with a lackluster flavor.
My bill came to $70+(tax and 20% tip included.) which was for the burrito, a soup. 2 beers and a glass of juice.
I cannot recommend this place to anyone anymore. Not because of the price, but because the FOOD just isn’t what it used to be.
Sadly, not only will I not recommend this place to anybody anymore, but this will also be my last time here. They lost a loyal patron and advocate.
So disappointing.
BUT, this is LA. Good Mexican food is everywhere. Just not here anymore.
… moreNow, I cannot do that in good conscience. And it saddens me.
I went to El Talpa for lunch, figuring the earlier the better.
I won’t talk about what my other party members ordered as they will post their own reviews.
So. I ordered my usual…the El Talpa burrito and a Flan for dessert. Long known to be their biggest and best dish. I usually would get the red enchilada sauce.
However, when it arrived, the sauce was more deep dark brown than red. It also had a strange cinnamon note to it. I let a party member taste and they agreed that it was NOT enchilada sauce. We surmised that it was a moley sauce. Whatever it was, it was not what I had had before, plus it simply did not taste good.
After speaking to the waitress, she adamantly said that THAT was the red enchilada sauce. So, they offered to remake it. This time, without sauce.
When it arrived, it was TINY. Absolutely, 100% noticeably smaller. And ugly. It might as well have been a frozen burrito. It only had a dollap or guacamole and sour cream.
This was NOT a $20+ burrito. $8 on its best day.
And the Flan? Also a HUGE disappointment. The Talpa flan I remember was firm, solid, and absolutely delicious! I’ve been suggesting thus to friends and family for YEARS…
This was NOT the same. This was the soft custard kind with a lackluster flavor.
My bill came to $70+(tax and 20% tip included.) which was for the burrito, a soup. 2 beers and a glass of juice.
I cannot recommend this place to anyone anymore. Not because of the price, but because the FOOD just isn’t what it used to be.
Sadly, not only will I not recommend this place to anybody anymore, but this will also be my last time here. They lost a loyal patron and advocate.
So disappointing.
BUT, this is LA. Good Mexican food is everywhere. Just not here anymore.