Lala's Argentine Grill

Food was a little on the pricey side, but considering the portion size and quality of it I'd willingly pay for it. Tables for 2 come quick but don't have much space to move stuff around, but the food is so good that you'll only really need space for that. There are other larger tables but only a few, so I would assume availability gets scarce when it's packed. The host was quick and even the owner came and assisted us from the get-go, asking us if we wanted the curtains adjusted for shade. All in all, perfect place for a quick date, or even just a Sunday lunch. Will definitely come back again (and again, and again...)

Three stars because two people in my party seemed happy with their food. Another in the party thought their CAB burger was flavorless and a IQF product.My Milenesa Sandwich was a mistake to order.Mass produced baguette, more like a bad chickened fried steak thing. Iceburg lettuce, flavorless tomato, and mayo. I don't know why I thought it would be good. I will not go back.

Used to visit the melrose location a lot but the downtown location is closer to me. Dined in tonight with friends for a special occasion and had to send back my steak, when I got the re cooked steak back it was tough and chewy. Not the quality I'm used to. Not to mention the quality of the provoleta and mollejas was off. Disappointed about the quality and probably won't visit again.Not sure if there's new ownership but definitely disappointing and a waste of money.

First time here and I had a fantastic time at this restaurant. As we entered we were greeted immediately by the owner. The steaks and empanadas were perfectly cooked and the staff provided excellent service.Highly recommend!

I really wanted to love this place but it fell short. Pros: Reasonably pricedNice staffNo wait on a Saturday nightClose to the Orpheum theatreChimichurri sauce Clean appearanceClean bathroomCons: Mediocre foodUnder seasoned mashed potatoesOvercooked chicken We saw a concert last night at the Orpheum and needed a place to eat. This place was close and we were able to walk in and be seated within 5 minutes. The waitress gave recommendations when asked but the kitchen definitely underdelivered. I ordered their citrus marinated half chicken or shall I say it was supposed to be citrus marinated. Neither myself nor hubby could taste any hint of a marinade. It was also very dry. I dunked my second bite in the chimichurri sauce, that came with the bread, and it definitely helped the situation but could not salvage the meal. I chose mashed potatoes for my side and they were ok. I would have preferred them served hot instead of room temperature and without the parsley garnish. They tasted much better after I added some salt and butter. My husband had the steak and fries. His steak was cooked as requested. The meat was ok albeit a tad tough. A little more seasoning would have helped. I convinced my husband to swap part of his steak for my chicken. The lady eating next to me, who had flown into town to see Van Morrison as well, didn't care for her chicken and mushrooms. She did enjoy their crepes with caramel sauce though. Another couple, also there for the concert, said the empanadas were the best thing they had. Perhaps the kitchen staff were possibly preoccupied with the baseball game and weren't paying as much attention to the food. I don't really know but I'd like to think it was just an off night. That being said, maybe give them a try but order the empanadas and a glass of wine

If you've worked or been to the Fashion District-- this spot is a staple. Been around for at least 15 years to my knowledge! Anywho, haven't been here in years and a coworker treated me to lunch here today. SO DELICIOUS!!! We both got the 3x empanada lunch special. Price and portions on point! I loved the beef and chicken curry flavors especially. The salad was also night and light. I now have a zit from eating too much chimichurri hahaha Warm, friendly, attentive service from the moment we arrived until departure. Thank you! Until next time!

We went to Dine LA for lunch last Friday. For $25, it was a great deal. The portions were large, and the steak was delicious. The salmon was also big, with a mushroom cream sauce that tasted very Argentinian. The salad, although a half portion, was still very generous. The service was excellent. Overall, it was a great experience, and I really liked it. The price was very good. I'll try the dinner menu if I get the chance.

Came here for lunch during dineLA and truly enjoyed myself. I ordered the chicken curry empanada (AMAZING!!) for a starter. My friend ordered the beef. I tasted it and it was good but not as great as the chicken curry. We ordered the sangria (it was separate) super tasty. As we waited for our food, our waiter brought us bread with chimichurri. For my main dish, I ordered NY champigon with the creamy mushroom sauce on the side (get the steak!) I don't really care for mushrooms but the sauce was tasty. My friend ordered the salmon dijon & informed me that she enjoyed it. For dessert, I got the flan (def amazing) & my friend got the vanilla ice cream. I would def come back another day

This restaurant is located on a trendy corner in the middle of Downtown LA. It's not a very big restaurant but luckily it was pretty empty which normally would be a red flag. However it was early lunch and I imagine this type of place gets busier in the evening. We tried the Provoleta and Empanadas to start. Both were very good. I am picky about empanadas so I was pretty happy. The crust was on the thinner side and nice and crisp - just how I like. Both steak dishes were tasty and tender. The best part was that chimichurri sauce. Yum. For dessert we had the flan with Dulce de leche which was a pretty tasty as well. The custard was light in texture which seems to be standard for South American flan but I prefer my custard more dense. The alfajores were okay. They were small but you get 4.

Pros:* Great DineLA lunch deal ($25 for an appetizer, main entree, and dessert)* Food came out really fast* Waitress had good recommendations* Complimentary bread and chimichurri sauce * Beef empanada was good, but the ham and cheese empanada was even better* Flan!Cons:* Hard to park (I'd recommend parking in a nearby lot)* Service was slow in the beginning* Mashed potatoes tasted like they were fake, zucchini was not good, and the steak was not impressive