Casa La Golondrina Mexican Cafe Reviews
Submitted by Don Frasco on 02/24/2017
Don Frasco 4 stars rating.
One of the Best Mexican restaurants in Downtown LA. Award winning margaritas with authentic Mexican cuisine. Must try their beef taquitos!
Jammie Navarro 2 stars rating.
Gets 2 stars because the service was great and the free chips and salsa were great. We had the chiles rellenos and enchiladas. Unfortunately both were really bad, they beer battered the Chile which made it taste off, and the enchiladas weren’t flavorful. We we’re very disappointed. We really wished we would have just had the flautas from the córner restaurant instead.
Submitted by Jammie Navarro on 04/09/2022
Ana Reynolds 4 stars rating.
This is still one of my favorite spots in the Mission. Prices are great and the freshness cannot be beat. I'm a big quesadilla fan and I have dreams of the prawn one - sometimes add steak to the mix. The new-ish system of printing out tickets is a little disconcerting - I used to love walking down the line as the plate was assembled, but I suppose this is more efficient. Good early, good late.
Submitted by Ana Reynolds on 03/02/2022
william alsobrook 5 stars rating.
Was such a big meal, seasoned very well. But the steak was unevenly cooked but still tasty and tender. Good chips
Submitted by William Alsobrook on 03/12/2021
Lauren Rogers 5 stars rating.
Established in 1924 as the first Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles, this family-owned cafe and cantina serves an array of timeless, authentic Mexican dishes ranging from tacos to margaritas. The crispy tortilla chips and medium salsa verde are delicious, as well as the juicy chicken enchiladas with mild salsa verde, which are complemented by refried beans and zesty Spanish rice. The staff are helpful and the building itself is strikingly historical; it even has a fireplace! I highly recommend La Golondrina the next time you visit Olvera Street.
Submitted by Lauren Rogers on 01/13/2020
Jackie Mendez 4 stars rating.
The staff is awesome! The food was delicious ! Got 3 tacos, shrimp al mojo, Pollo de mole, and carnitas with beans. I wasn't expecting them to be so filling I couldn't eat them all. I gave it 4 stars because we got sat outside on a hot day and there was hardly a breeze. Other than that have to go back. My micheladas were awesome as well????
Submitted by Jackie Mendez on 07/28/2019
Robyn Popescu 5 stars rating.
Delicious Mexican Restaurant on Olvera Street with authentic Mexican food at very reasonable prices we shared an Appetizer Plate and it was plenty of food for the two of us. Gustavo was our server and he did a fabulous job. The restaurant is usually very busy ( at least on weekends), so expect a wait at peak times. The ambience is lively, with wait staff wearing traditional Mexican colorful clothes- all adding to the fun. Mariachi players are frequently there, and are happy to play some delightful tunes for a tip. There are both outside and inside tables, and it's common to see people waiting 45 minutes for a table. The staff are all effecient- there are just A LOT of customers waiting. The food is always delicious and definitely worth a visit!
Submitted by Robyn Popescu on 06/16/2019
Colby Wakeman 5 stars rating.
Great little restaurant in the middle of Olivera Street! We stopped in for a nice family lunch after going to the California Science Center. The food was good and the margaritas were tasty. There was a mariachi band that walked around and serenaded us while eating.
Submitted by Colby Wakeman on 06/24/2018
J Calderón 4 stars rating.
Location is the best part of this Mexican cantina. Prices are expensive for a Mexican restaurant. Portions are big, with great flavors. Over $10 for a Margarita and around $15 a plate but you will end taking food home. The area is great for shopping Mexican items. Guacamole is delicious, but our order had big chunks of avocado which I would normally prefer smashed.
Submitted by J Calderón on 12/11/2017
Jc Olivera 4 stars rating.
Very Nice Place to have brunch or dinner!.
We stopped by during our last visit to La Plazita Olvera, the place wasn't too crowded and we were seated in less than 5 minutes. Menu has plenty of Mexican Dishes to choose from, I went for the Carne Asada plate my friends ordered some enchiladas, burritos and we also had a Guacamole.
Service was good and our server was always near in case we needed anything.
Restrooms were clean and overall the place is nice and clean. We will for sure comeback on our next visit for a quick lunch!.
Submitted by Jc Olivera on 05/15/2017
