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RESTAURANT DETAILS
| Name: | El Colmao |
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| Address: | 2328 West Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone: | (213) 386-6131 |
| Hours: | 10am to 9pm Mon to Fri/ Sun Noon to 9pm |
| Cuisine: | Cuban |
| Menu Url: | Click Here!!! |
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REVIEWS
| Review Date: Nov 24, 2008 | |
| Review Title: El Colmao , El Colmao: Magnificent Cuban Cuisine | |
| Reviewed By: Peter Almada | |
| I first sampled the menu at El Colmao years ago for my birthday-my second time after eating at Versailles--and while I was, and still am not, a food critic, I have to say I prefer El Colmao over Versailles any day of the millenium. Why is that? Pricing for one thing: At El Colmao, the meals run from $9-$15, and secondarily, the service is much, much better. I can't remember exactly what I ordered at El Colmao, but this restaurant is renowed for its breaded steak (bistec empanizado) served with black beans and rice. The fish with Cuban creole sauce is also quite good, as well as the sweet and fried plaintains (a Carribean food staple, very common in Cuba). If I remember correctly, in the restaurant proper there were paintings of the Cuban countryside along the walls--green hills rolling down to a crystal blue ocean--punctuated with pictures of famous cultural icons of Cuba. The colors at El Colmao were subdued, not glaring or loud at all, reminding me of a Cuban nightclub suffused with shadows and cigarette smoke (though no smoking is allowed). I almost expected a Cuban singing diva like Celia Cruz or India to croon out a few notes of an impassioned Cuban Son. The atmosphere of El Colmao is laid back and informal--it is very much a people's restaurant devoid of pretention--and in my book that's a definite plus. All in all, if you're in the mood for authentic Cuban cuisine but you're on a limited budget, head on over to El Colmao. | |
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