Descanso - Los Angeles

4.5

12 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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, please click on the 'Experiences' button below. For Standard dining, please make a reservation using the reservation widget.

Descanso will bring a contemporary taqueria that blends traditional Mexican recipes with modern influence. Created by Rob Arellano, the concept draws inspiration from his Mexican heritage, offering a unique and nostalgic dining experience. You'll witness skilled chefs prepare authentic Mexican dishes at your table in a lively setting, immersing you in the ambiance of a bustling Mexican town. Led by Chef Jose Angulo, Descanso serves Central West Mexican street-inspired cuisine, featuring fresh bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Our dishes are rich in history and flavor, reflecting traditional Mexican cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Phone number
(213) 672-2444
Website
https://descansorestaurant.com/losangeles
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603
Neighborhood
Mid-Wilshire
Cross street
Curson St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

Plancha Dining
Multiple dates available
At a Plancha Table, you will receive an intimate experience with our Planchero Chefs. This is a 2-hour, multi-course menu where your meal is cooked at your table and the sights, flavors and sounds of Mexico come to life.

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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12 Reviews

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James
VIP
London
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Heidi
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant has a modern and stylish ambiance that immediately catches your eye, with sleek decor and a clean, polished environment. The servers were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed from the moment we walked through the door. They took the time to explain the menu items and offered helpful recommendations, which added to the overall positive dining experience.
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Alex
VIP
Los Angeles
63 reviews
2.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This is a new restaurant, within it's first week of opening. We did the Plancha dinner, which is basically a Mexican take on Tepanyaki. The cook was still figuring out how to use the cooktop, and all the food had to be re-applied to the grill after serving (fish was raw inside, Asada was burned on the outside but raw on the inside). This was more a function of the thickness of the protein (substantial) vs an extremely hot cooktop - difficult to manage. Hopefully they figure it out. Meal was expensive - 3 people was over $350 with cocktails. As it stands, will not go back.
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Ray
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing new place on Miracle Mile. The Plancha Dining experience was unexpected, and then mind blowing with Mexican flavors. Everyone was so nice and the service was top-notch.
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Pj
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From beginning to end everything was amazing!!!!!!!!
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James
VIP
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place, still working out the kinks from the kitchen, but everything was pretty nice. Some things could use a little more flavor, and the prices I believe are unsustainable for this type of food. We will go back and try brunch when they’re serving it.
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jeff
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow the new LA location is beautiful and feels upscale with reasonably priced delicious unique Mexican food. We'll be back for sure! I suggest the El Descanso margarita and the Alambre, its a perfect combo. Definitely a good date night spot or drinks with friends.
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Heather
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great new restaurant with lots of offerings including taco bar and Plancha tables!
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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 4.5 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3603

Additional information

Cross street
Curson St.
Neighborhood
Mid-Wilshire
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
https://descansorestaurant.com/losangeles
Phone number
(213) 672-2444

Descanso - Los Angeles

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Plancha Dining

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What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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Is Descanso - Los Angeles currently accepting reservations?

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