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El Adobe Cafe
- Mexican
- Los Angeles, CA
About this business
Location details
5536 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Go for the Barbecued Taco Dinner and The Salad Dressing – I've been patronizing this restaurant since 1969. Back then, on Friday and Saturday nights, there was a block-long line outside on Melrose of people waiting to get in. My favorite entree is the Barbecue Taco Dinner. Delicious. I haven't found barbecued tacos at any other restaurant in North or Central America. The best thing here is Lucy's secret salad dressing: a beautiful blend of butter, oil, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and other ingredients that Lucy refuses t... read more
Thieves! – I charged $140 on my credit card, on my statement it said $240. Unfortunately, I lost the receipt and can't dispute the charge without it - management/owner has been no help. I will NEVER return, but if you go, I suggest paying in cash! And yes, the service is slow and food is overpriced, but it is a cool layout.
way overpriced – I went here one time after work to just kick back by myself and have a drink and a bite. First of all, although it was a lovely late afternoon, they wouldn't let me sit outside because there wasn't a server out there or something. The place was totally empty, by the way. I used to work in a restaurant and if I was the only one on the floor and the place was empty, I let the customers sit anywhere they pleased. I was pretty hungry so I said okay I'll sit inside. Earth to Lucy's!!! A taco plate is NEVER worth ... read more
The rudest service in L.A. – This restaurant has a cozy outdoor atmosphere but too bad the service is terrible. I have eaten here a few times but each time the wait staff is extremely rude and unattentive. The bill is always way higher than expected with many hidden extra fees. The drinks are way overpriced. The food is mediocre at best. Stay away from this place. I will never spend another dime in this restaurant.
forget the 'been there once...ew' brigade – I've been eating at Lucy's since the mid-90s. The food is wonderful. Can't speak to the drinks cause i'm not there with my 6 frat brothers to get zonked. Entrees come with a salad and soup...the salad dressing is fantastic...the soups change...variations on bean, chicken, tortilla..and they are all unbelievably good. I took my mother in law there when she had a cold and the soup cured her. Usually get the chicken tacos...with beans and rice. It's totally reasonable. About $15 per p... read more
Rip off -overprized bad food – My friend wanted to take me for a Birthday -margharita after work. Because they have a nice Patio and I haven't been there for a long time I suggested Lucy Adope. It was afterenoon, Patio was closed which was a bummer, so we sat inside. Service was unfriendly . Food was lame and tasteless. The Margharitas tasted like the forgot the Tequila - so we ordered 2 more shots. The Marharita were 9.75 each and they charged us 10 Dollars each for an extra shot. Ridiculous to pay 20 Dollars for a marghari... read more
This restaurant is dead to me. – Once upon a time Lucy's was a charming Hollywood find where you could eat great mexican food, sip strong margaritas and groove to the dark, hip vibe for a reasonable price. And then something happened... I don't know if Lucy was kidnapped or brainwashed or if she simply cashed out and sold the joint, but this restaurant has taken such an unbelievable downturn. The food: at best it's bland; at worst it's revolting. The weaker-than-weak margarita pitchers contain a mere misting of alcohol. (And... read more
Resting on their laurels – Indifferent service, charmless decor, and awful food doom this historic eatery. Lucy's is famous more for who used to eat there than the food they currently serve. Strong drinks save this place from being a complete waste.
it's too late for me, save yourself – to say that the food at lucy's is mediocre is being incredibly genorous, i sat through stale chips and tasteless salsa for an equally stale and tasteless enchilada plate. and to add insult to injury - the meal was over $15. They didn't bother to ask how the food was - i guess they already know.
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How is El Adobe Cafe rated?
El Adobe Cafe has a 4.1 star rating with 267 reviews.
When is El Adobe Cafe open?
El Adobe Cafe is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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