Descanso - Los Angeles

4.4

20 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Innovative
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

We have two types of Dining Experiences: PLANCHA DINING (Where our Chefs cook at your table) and STANDARD DINING.

For PLANCHA DINING RESERVATIONS, please go to 'Descanso - Los Angeles - Plancha Dining' on Open Table, our website or call us at 213.672.2444

Descanso is a modern taqueria in that we celebrate authentic Mexican flavors and recipes executed in a lively setting that brings in the flavors, smells, sounds and energy of a busy Mexican town.

Types of Dining:

PLANCHA
At a Plancha Table, you will receive an intimate experience with our Planchero Chefs. This is a multi-course menu where your meal is cooked in front of you at your table! Please go to our DESCANSO - LOS ANGELES - PLANCHA DINING Open Table page to make a reservation.

STANDARD DINING
Make a reservation here for our indoor dining room or patio.

TACO BAR
The Taco Bar (Counter) is an a la carte version of the Plancha Experience where one of our chefs cooks in front of you at a counter top.

BAR
Bar Top Seating

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(213) 672-2444
Website
http://www.descansorestaurantla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Angulo
Catering
Yes, we do Catering! Our culinary team has crafted a diverse menu featuring<br />delectable dishes for every occasion, ensuring your event is flawlessly executed from start to finish<br />with the support of our attentive and professional staff. Please call the restaurant at 213.672.2444 to inquiry or go to our website www.descansorestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Our versatile space has multiple areas that can be set up for large parties in private spaces. Our beautifully designed venue provides a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests! We are able to serve up to 500 guests. Call 213.672.2444 or email info@descansorestaurantla.com

Location
5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603
Area
Mid-Wilshire
Cross Street
Wilshire Blvd and Curson St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Near Bus Stops and the newly opening Metro Station.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Child-friendly
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Descanso in Los Angeles offers a stunning modern taqueria experience with "amazing Mexican flavors." Guests rave about the "incredible" margaritas and diverse menu, including standout dishes like guacamole, octopus tacos, and plancha dining. While service is friendly, some mention room for improvement. The ambiance is "beautiful and upscale," making it a great spot for dining or drinks.

20 Reviews

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Nicolas
VIP
Los Angeles
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything amazing from the Host to the server , food amazing, cocktails too , I wish the best luck to this beautiful new restaurant.
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Bryce
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
With the restaurant not being fully opened yet, this restaurant has a lot of potential. The flavor of the food is immaculate. The ambiance of the restaurant is stellar. The Plancha chef, Gavin, is an amazing chef. The service can be improved on—my group noted that our server, Pat, delayed service or rushed service (delay in taking orders, rushed to take food plates away while the food is still in front of us) Pat is a nice guy but I think he get nervous with big groups & just needs more time but he’s nice Note: any group that is larger than 6, will have a mandatory 20% gratuity. Would I come back? Yes, if I am in the area.
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Taber
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came with my boyfriend for New Year’s Eve and had such a great time! 10/10 recommend and will absolutely be coming back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible NYE at Descanso. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome and, as we arrived early for our reservation, we sat at the bar for a pre dinner cocktail. We didn’t feel rushed to finish these drinks and it set a great tone for the rest of the evening. I’m very fussy with cocktails and pleased to say the 2 types of margaritas I tried were incredible! Highly recommend the spicy one! We ordered chips and guacamole and fish tacos appetizers. For entrees, we went for the steak quesadillas, short rib estofado and steak alambra. Desserts (yes, we went the full 3 courses!) we chose the cheesecake and mango crème brulee (highly recommend!). Everything we ordered was delicious! The building itself is stunning. Such beautiful interiors and a truly great addition to the area. We’ll definitely be back (a lot!) and can’t wait to try the Plancha grill!
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Tina
VIP
Columbus
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I believe this restaurant opened not too long ago, but the waitress or waiter I didn’t know which it was had a lot to learn, they never really told us their name, never came back to take the order until we ask if we could place an order and it took forever to get four simple drinks. The food was so so. I had the quesadillas which were really small and the flavor wasn’t the greatest and for the amount of food you got, it’s definitely overpriced. Then again, I think that’s all of California.
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James
Los Angeles
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This is a lovely big space with lots of potential. The food doesnt quite meet that potential. A carne asada main course was a little tough and underseasoned. Parking was $5 even with validation.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall it’s a nice restaurant with good service. However the food is ok and the prices are outrageous. I paid $15 for a single taco. $15 for guacamole. For a similar price point I would rather go to Javier’s. One thing that I really did not like was being charged for chips and salsa. It was only $5 but that is a stable free item if any Mexican restaurant.
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James
VIP
London
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The Carnitas entree comes with nothing more than the pork. It’s nice to have rice and beans with Mexican meals. The Lobster tacos were over cooked and the lobster was tough. The renovated restaurant was very lovely. Too bad the food does not hold up.
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Charles
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed the food but staff is new and more about the place in Mexico then here in Los Angeles but we were all disappointed that they gutted the beautiful space where we all spent time in frequently
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Susan
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Descanso was a delight. We opted for regular dining (versus la plancha) and the food was fresh, hot and delicious. It arrived family style, which is what we requested. The plates were much more interesting beyond the usual taquerita offerings. We split two apps, a carnitas entree and a Coco tres leche cake that was amazing! Our waiter (whose name escapes me, but he wore glasses) was attentive, friendly and informative and was right on the ball while we were there. We had told him that we were off to the El Rey to see a show after dinner, and he made sure that we were ready to go in plenty of time without rushing us. Would definitely dine with them again!
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FAQs

Descanso - Los Angeles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 672-2444.

Descanso - Los Angeles is rated 4.4 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603

Additional information

Cross Street
Wilshire Blvd and Curson St.
Area
Mid-Wilshire
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Near Bus Stops and the newly opening Metro Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Angulo
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.descansorestaurantla.com/
Phone number
(213) 672-2444
Catering
Yes, we do Catering! Our culinary team has crafted a diverse menu featuring<br />delectable dishes for every occasion, ensuring your event is flawlessly executed from start to finish<br />with the support of our attentive and professional staff. Please call the restaurant at 213.672.2444 to inquiry or go to our website www.descansorestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Our versatile space has multiple areas that can be set up for large parties in private spaces. Our beautifully designed venue provides a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests! We are able to serve up to 500 guests. Call 213.672.2444 or email info@descansorestaurantla.com

Descanso - Los Angeles

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What 20 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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