El Colmao
$$ • Cuban, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout El Colmao
Customers' Favorites
Pollo a La Plancha Con Arroz Blanco Y Frijoles Negros
Masitas De Puerco Fritas Y Yuca Con Mojo
Palomilla Con Cebolla Arroz Y Frijoles
Camarones a La Diabla Con Arroz Moro
Famous El Colmao Black Beans Recipe
Avocado Salad with Sliced Onion
Palomilla Empanizada
White Rice or Beans
Ensalada De Aguacate
Bisteck Empanizado
El Colmao Reviews
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El Colmao is one of those increasingly rare Los Angeles restaurants that feels like you stumbled onto a secret nobody bothered to ruin.
It was a favorite of Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, which tells you something. Gold had an extraordinary eye for the soulful, unpretentious restaurants that make Los Angeles such a great food city, and El Colmao is exactly that kind of place.
The Cuban food is terrific. Personally, we always get the pork,...read full review
It was a favorite of Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, which tells you something. Gold had an extraordinary eye for the soulful, unpretentious restaurants that make Los Angeles such a great food city, and El Colmao is exactly that kind of place.
The Cuban food is terrific. Personally, we always get the pork,...read full review
Food was delicious and the service was excellent. It's wonderful to know this restaurant is still in service in the pico-union area. Glad my dear friend Lucy brought me back. I will definitely be back for more. See ya soon.
The best Cuban food in town! Been coming here since I was a child. Try it!!
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 7PM |
El Colmao is a staple of Cuban food in Los Angeles, known for its delicious dishes like empanizado de palomillo, pollo aljerez, and picadillo. The restaurant features a cozy diner ambiance with friendly service, and customers often mention the homemade taste of the black beans and rice, along with crispy tostones and warm Cuban rolls. Many long-time visitors claim that the food and service never disappoint, making it their number one choice among Cuban restaurants. With live music on Sundays and its location near Dodgers stadium, El Colmao is a must-visit for Cuban cuisine lovers. Even those who travel from far away make the trip to enjoy the great food and welcoming atmosphere of this neighborhood gem.