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Descanso - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Descanso - Los Angeles

4.1
4.1
54 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    $5 Beers $9 Wines by the Glass $9 Margaritas $9 Bites Available Monday Through Friday 4-6pm

    HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Photo

What 54 people are saying

Descanso - Los Angeles reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Kid-friendly

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Descanso in Los Angeles offers a stunning and modern dining space with a "spectacular menu" of Mexican fare that's "delicious and nutritious." Guests rave about the "amazing" atmosphere and attentive service, particularly praising the Plancha Dining experience, which is "mind-blowing with Mexican flavors." A promising addition to the neighborhood!
54 Reviews
  1. Mel VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was horrible and not worth the price!! Service was awful and drinks were terrible. Overall disappointing

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great but service was horrible . If they don’t get better, they won’t be open for long.
    Descanso - Los AngelesResponded 2 days ago
    Hello, i am really sorry you felt that way... that is disappointing as we truly strive to provide a great experience, especially with our service! We are a family owned business and in this for the long term. i will write you privately as i would like to learn more about your experience so we can address this. thank you.

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  3. Olga

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was not paying attention to the order. We did not receive the appetizer that was ordered, just the entrees. When asked about the appetizer, the waitress was surprised it wasn’t brought out - so we just said that we don’t even want it anymore since we were already in the middle of the entrees. Same for coffee - the deserts were brought out, no coffee. She came to check on us when we were done and when asked about coffee - she just laughed and said “oh funny, I can’t believe you didn’t get it”. I cancelled the coffee as well.
    Descanso - Los AngelesResponded 2 days ago
    Olga, Truly sorry for your experience... we have 100% addressed this with the server and will ensure this does not happen again. This is NOT indicative of our service standard.

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  4. Omar VIP

    Los Angeles81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is extraordinary on so many levels. Eat here.

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  5. Jerry

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delighted that after years of vacancy, Descanso has taken over the ultra-spacious old Callendars location (near LACMA & Tar Pits), completely remodeled and tastefully renovated, and created a spectacular menu…  Mexican fare is delicious and nutritious, beautifully presented, and cheerfully served… Gracias!…
    Descanso - Los AngelesResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you Jerry!

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  6. Barbi

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I wasn’t at all familiar with this restaurant… we were going to be in the area, and it was close enough. A party of six…. Hoping it would be good…. IT WAS A M A Z I N G !!!!! Food, service, ambience…. EXCELLENT!!! WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK AND MAYBE TRY THE PLATAS TABLE!!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
    Descanso - Los AngelesResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you Barbi... see you next time!

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  7. Michael

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Drinks are a little light on the pour. Good service.
    Descanso - Los AngelesResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you Michael!

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  8. Hugo

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I met up with a friend visiting from Mexico for dinner at Descanso on Friday night. I was curious to see the space as I had worked across the street for 10 years and had maaaaany meals at Callendar's. Everything started out fine. Server was attentive, we ordered the mexican street corn for an appetizer and it was tasty. My friend ordered the salmon, I ordered the Carne Asada. Food came out, presentation was appealing. I ordered my meat medium. When I cut in it was rare, pink from one end to the other. The meat had ZERO seasoning or taste. The server disappeared for 30 min. My friend enjoyed their meal. I managed to get mine down. When the server finally reappeared I asked for salt and pepper to see if I could somehow give flavor to this steak. I mentioned to the server that carne asada was completely tasteless, and their reply was "oh, I don't eat meat so I wouldn't know" THAT left me completely speechless! From reading other reviews, I see I am not alone in my experience.
    Descanso - Los AngelesResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hugo, sorry to hear that... yeah, we have had some issues with food flavoring consistency, but, we have addressed this and are making this our TOP priority... we are 100% dedicated to fixing this consistently. thank you.

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  9. Danielle

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Descanso! Seating: Sat on the heated patio, which kept the noise level down (inside was a bit noisier than I would’ve liked). Service: AMAZING — we had Evan as our server and he was really great. Super friendly, helpful with menu suggestions and managing requests (whether it was adjustments to our food, bringing us more tortillas, some crema, some mango salsa used on another dish). Food: Ordered the chips and guacamole—VERY delicious, both super fresh, perfectly seasoned with just enough spice to keep the flavouring subtle so that you could enjoy the freshness but with a little kick. My sister had the Alambre (shrimp) and really enjoyed it — especially that the whole thing came with basically a giant melted cheese cracker on top. I had the crispy carnitas skillet which was absolutely dripping in yumminess. Value: prices were as expected and portion sizes were good.

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  10. Judy VIP

    Los Angeles150 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was disappointed in brunch. Had juevos rancheros. Very, very greasy. Tasted awful. Sitting in oil. Went back because they were cold. Over priced $22. Came with nothing. 1/4 avacado. Don’t like the taste. Couldn’t eat it. Coffee flavorless. $5 chips! Geez! Thought they were Free at a Mexican restaurant. Nope. Not here. Parking in the back $5.50 with validation. Friendly waiter. Sad. Was hoping for a better experience. Better food! Won’t be coming back.

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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 4.1 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Descanso - Los Angeles

5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wilshire Blvd and Curson St.
  • Neighborhood
    Mid-Wilshire
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
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