What to order at Guelaguetza

Must order
Mole negro over chicken, and a tlayuda to share.
Signature dishes
Mole negro, Tlayuda
Editor tip
The Lopez family runs a moles-by-the-jar takeaway out the side door; carry one home on the plane.
CuisineOaxacan Mexican
Price$$
NeighborhoodKoreatown
HoursMon-Thu 09:00-22:00, Fri 09:00-23:00, Sat 08:00-23:00, Sun 08:00-22:00
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Address: 3014 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

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OrderMartini at the bar and the Thursday chicken pot pie.

TipThe original 1919 bar is the seat to ask for; reservations are for the dining room, not the bar.

Matsuhisa ★ 4.3

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Nobu Matsuhisa's original Beverly Hills, Los Angeles room from 1987 invented black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeno. Matsuhisa is the source.

OrderBlack cod miso and a round of yellowtail jalapeno.

TipSit at the omakase counter for the strongest meal; the dining room serves the same a la carte but with no chef interaction.

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OrderOn Tuesday, the Thai-taco menu. On other nights, the kao soi.

TipJustin Pichetrungsi's Thai Taco Tuesday menu sells out by 19:00; arrive at 17:00 sharp to get on the list.

Saffy's ★ 4.3

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Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis's Saffy's in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, is a wood-fire shawarma room from the Bestia team. Open since 2023.

OrderLamb shawarma off the rotating spit, with hot pita and hummus.

TipThe bar serves the full menu walk-in; reservations are for the dining patio out back and book three weeks ahead.

Pijja Palace ★ 4.1

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OrderTikka masala rigatoni and a chicken tikka pizza for the table.

TipWalk-in only, three TVs always on sports; the wait at 19:30 is 90 minutes, at 17:00 it is zero.

Sugarfish ★ 4.0

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Sugarfish on 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles, applies the late Kazunori Nozawa Trust-Me set menu format to a casual sit-down room since 2012.

OrderThe Trust Me set: tuna sashimi, salmon and yellowtail nigiri, toro hand roll.

TipThe Trust Me Lite is the better-value set for one; rice is warm, vinegar pronounced, fish room temperature.

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