Broken Spanish

They have a tendency to take the plates away from you before you're finished ...

The GM is great. The melted cheese delicious. Our server, highly unavailable

We had a memorable meal full of creative ideas. Balanced, composed and well-executed food. Lovely drinks. Our server was very knowledgeable taking care of our gf and vegetarian needs throughout the meal. Our server introduced us to new Mescalero & tequilas.

The food was good. A little over priced for the portions, but overall good restaurant.

Nice but dull.

Completely overpriced and average food. Avoid this place if you value good food at a fair price.

we had a great meal with crab enchilada, lamb tamale and carnitas. a little spicy but nothing overwhelming.

Poor service!

Great food! We had been concerned because we heard the food could be a bit strange here, but it was fabulous. Best tamale I have ever had. The carne asada had the most tender and well-seasoned steak ever. The large shrimp was also very well seasoned. For a lot of restaurants, the entree can be great but then they fall down on the desserts, but the dessert was fabulous: lemon curb with berries, and a chocolate ganache that was incredible. The cocktail, with bourbon and toasted pecan bitters, was great. Our new favorite Latin restaurant!

Broken Spanish was a great choice for Valentine's Day. The menu for the night was a prix fix but all of it was just fantastic. Service would have been a pit more personal however I more than recommend anyone to take someone special there. They'll love it.

the best of the best!!!

Went to Broken Spanish for the first time for a Valentine's weekend date. The decor was nice and homey, and we were excited to try the food. The food was delicious, and I would kill to have their mushrooms or their endive tamales again, unfortunately we will probably never go back. \n\nThe service was awful. And it being 6:30 at night it was moderately, but not insanely busy. Our waiter seemed annoyed by any question we asked about the food, angry when he was bringing food or drinks to us, and angry to bring us a second drink. And honestly its understandable if someone is having a bad day, I am willing to give some grace, but he really seemed irritated by any interaction we had. And to cap it off I would watch as he went to serve the other table (a larger table)right next to us and he would smile or joke with them.\n\nSo maybe we pissed him off by being sat in his area or by asking about the food-- no idea, but all in all the taste of delicious food is not worth feeling like you shouldn't be there.

We were disappointed in the restaurant. Both of us are foodies, so we do not mind paying for a good meal. Howevwr, the pricepoint for this place is too.excessive for what you get. Also we had a reservation but were seated at the high top tables which were not only uncomfortable but also so close to other couples there really isn't any privacy. Some of thr dishes we had were good, but the pricepoint did seem excessive for what you actually were served. Also our service was fairly poor.

Chain restaurant style so called too emphatic then awol service ..... hideously over priced .... above average menu, but who really cares the prices are sickening, total lack of value or customer care\n\nCould have been the Cheesecake Factory

Maybe I missed the point, but all four of us were underwhelmed at best after dinner here. Food was WAY too pretentious for a meal of, (as the waiter described it), 'food that Chef's grandmother served around her table'. Save me the lecture on the things you can't do for me, & spend some time focusing on serving food designed to be hot......hot. For the price point of this restaurant, I'd prefer to see my waiter in clean clothes and my martini dirty, not the other way around.

The food was good but they nickel and dime you with their À la carte selections. If I order queso fundido, I expect chils or tortillas to come with it, without having to pay extra. And no sides come with anything.

Delicious, delicious food and great service. We let our server pick her favorites and were not disappointed! The restaurant is loud, but it didn't distract from the great time had by our group.

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Different, creative and good. The only thing missing from the menu is high end health chips and dips. I would have had another cocktail.....

The food was delicious and creative. We took recommendations from our waiter Anthony, who helped us make good choices. He was also very good at helping us select appropriate wines. Thanks Anthony. You helped make the evening a delightful one.

The food here was amazing. The dishes have a traditional base however they are embellished upon in ways that only enhance the taste, texture and presentation. They have a great wine list which includes a bunch of wines from the Valle de Guadalupe region of Baja. I also want to add that the entire wait staff was very friendly and were extremely complimentary.

Absolutely love the food here every time I come! The refried lentils and fresh tortillas are amazing!

Such an inventive and sophisticated take on Cal-Mex cuisine. Not the rice and beans joint of my youth, that's for sure. Service was attentive and helpful regarding heat levels. Waiter helped us construct a balanced dinner with just the right amount of family style plates and the whole red snapper was both delicious and unforgettable (those teeth!).

We were in town from NY for an event at the Ace Theatre and wanted a nice meal before the show. Delighted. Charming staff, adorable waiter, fantastic meal.

Excellent food, delicious drinks! Highly recommend.

The chef did a great job breaking down and reconstituting la cocina mexicana (taking apart the best ingredients and putting them altogether in novel ways). Culinary adventure, indeed. The barista also did this very well. The wine we did not like. The tamal, tostada, among others were great. \n\nWhat was terrible was the ambiance. Loud and uncomfortable. The physical layout of the restaurant has to be reconsidered as radically as the cuisine. \n\nMaybe lunch would be fine; for a date on Friday night date I don't recommend it.

The food as to be expected was fantastic. I had the tasting menu, each plate was an experience with portions the size of a regular entree. Lots of amazing food. Eat less bread to save room if you are going for the tasting menu. However, the wait time with a reservation and lack of empathy by the host put a sour note in my experience. It robbed me of what could have been another fantabulous experience at a Jose Andres restaurant

The food was good, but not spectacular, which is what the price would suggest. We had tamales, carne asada, duck, quesadilla, tortillas and retried lentils. The spicy margarita we ordered off menu was very good. Our biggest problem was we were in an indoor patio area on a cold night and it was VERY COLD in the room with a breeze coming from a 6 inch opening in the slider that the waiter insisted was closed. We were able to move farther from the breeze and closer to a space heater (yes tiny floor space heater), but we all needed our jackets on throughout dinner. The noise level was very high. Just expected more.

The food was really great, but our server really made th experience. He was extremely attentive and made excellent recommendations across the board. Will definitely go back!

Had read about this restaurant a while ago and was pleased that I remembered the article when I was visiting Los Angeles recently. Really enjoyed the meal there and shared a couple of unusual dishes with my sister - didn't have room to try the tamales, which was the reason I wanted to visit! We tried a lovely braised rabbit and some lamb carnitas along with their signature house made tortillas. Very tasty - spicy without burning one's face off, and lovely service as well.

The food was delicious. Service not very friendly and each time our water glass was empty we had to flag someone down. Not sure I would rush back when you can't enjoy good food because your staff isn't being attentive. Too bad

good food. The staff was great and attentive. Unfortunately the whole experience was ruined by the 3% charge for health insurance for the employees. I know they will take it out if you ask but it is an interaction I don't wish to have. I just took it out of the tip. Sorry mr. waiter.

Broken Spanish has become one of my favorite restaurants in LA (if not the world). Chef Garcia has transformed traditional mexican food into dishes that make you re-think what you know about these flavors. The techniques, ingredients, and flavor combinations keep me coming back to explore more and more of the menu.\n\nAlso, must be said, while the kitchen is killing it, the front of the house team is spectacular. Accommodating, educating, friendly and really knowledgable. Every time I come hear I enjoy the people as much as the food.\n\nGreat team, great space, great chef, great food. Can't say enough good things.

We've been planning on going for quite some time. Best Margaritas in LA! The food was amazing. We left everything up to our waiter. He had some amazing recommendations and yes we ate too much but NO regrets: QUESO FUNDIDOBacalao, GREEN BEANS with Poached Egg, Sofrito, Salsa Chapuline, Cotija, CHILE RELLENO with Poblano, Potato, Kale, Lemon, Soubise, and CARNITAS with Lamb Shoulder, Kabocha Squash Escabeche, Pomegranate Salsa. UNREAL. I'm getting hungry again just typing my review.

Food really surprised us how original., And super yummy! Amazing tequila list, and our servers very knowledgeable , friendly and helpful. \nWhen going out a spending a good chunk of Money, to me good service makes or breaks the experience !!! A good night out!

No complaints. Had a amazing dining experience here with a group of girlfriends from New York. Every single dish was a delectable treat for our tastebuds. The meats melt in your mouth. Service was impeccable, our server gave us amazing recommendations and was very knowledgable about drinks. Speaking of which, the Green Garden felt like you were drinking a healthy and delicious green juice! Highly recommend for a special night on the town.

Wow! What a phenomenal dining experience! From being greeted to seated, the host staff was warm and welcoming. Our waiter and his team were friendly, engaging and informative. The food was STELLAR! We ordered a few things from each section and everything was packed with flavor. I'll be back!

Wonderful evening. Met and exceeded our expectations. Flavor profiles were complex and delightful. Delighted and proud that this Mexican cuisine is in LA, that demonstrates a sophistication and depth that Mexican food can be. Alas.......thank you Chef!!

The dishes are out of this world. The cuisine is spectacular. I love the way they are always changing up the menu

Te service and waiter were very good and he made adjustments to my bill due to several reasons. The queso fundido was very salty and personally I thought the saltiness of the fish took away from the flavor of the dish. The refried lentils were very good.

The words on the menu look familiar, but what you get is really different and excellent. Prepare to order the ordinary Mexican fare and get high-end interpretative gourmet versions as a very pleasant surprise. From food to cocktails, a delicious experience.

Innovative cuisine-every dish was well executed. The chile rellenos was outstanding as was the carnitas -we wanted to try everything on the menu. The atmosphere is comfortable and the service was excellent. Our server was very helpful and everything she suggested was delicious. If we lived in Los Angeles we would definitely return often.

My husband and I spent the evening at Broken Spanish on New Year's Eve. We don't get out much without the baby and this restaurant was perfect. The food was good, the cocktails were interesting and it was quiet enough that we could hear each other. Three cheers for assisting us in having a romantic night out!

Fantastic service, really good food. We were seated in the smaller section which is noisier because of the low ceilings. Be warned.

Delicious, creative Mexican dishes that often involve some spiciness, we had a fantastic birthday meal. The ox tail quesadilla, refried lentils, housemade corn tortillas, and the imaginative chocolate panna cotta dessert were the highlights of our meal.

Loved our food, cocktails, and experience. Negative was the add'l charge on our receipt for health insurance. Staff should absolutely have benefits but why put that on the customer to decide? That's management's job to take care of employees. Raise prices $0.30 and that'll take care of insurance. We're there to enjoy dinner and have a nice night out, not be forced to make healthcare decisions or be guilted in to providing benefits for your employees. Charge appropriate prices to be able to take care of your people. The servers don't like having to explain it to patrons either. Very tacky and uncomfortable ending to an otherwise lovely night.

We tried three different cocktails, and they were all great. Standouts were the chili relleno and spinach tamale and the abuelas hot chocolate cake. The half duck in mole was tasty and tender, but extremely difficult to eat--would be nice if they offered to carve it for you, to preserve the presentation, or carve it for you in advance, because it was a lot of work to often end up with huge chunks of fat and bone.

Very pleasantly surprised, will return soon. Very excited to have this within walking distance. Amazing selection of delicious Mexican wines which impressed this old wine snob. Great cocktails as well. Very impressed with the service- it was the best I've had in a long time. Seamless and confident with a large party, very good server- very attentive.

Overpriced terrible food. Every single dish we orders was awful.

We came for the food and Broken Spanish did not disappoint! Each dish had unusual, tasty ingredients that I've never seen combined but these combinations were a treat for the palate! Each dish was savory and exciting to eat!\nWe'll definitely return.

The food and service at Broken Spanish were both fantastic. A few points off for being seated in the 'annex' room where the sun was beating through the windows for most of our meal. Still, we could not find any item on the menu that we both didn't like.

Great restaurant and the food was very unique and delicious.

delicious! spicy mezcal drink!! and the food- mushrooms, beets, cabbage salad, lentil tortilla, chili relleno and the chestnut tamale! all were great! fun server too. he had the ny vibe but really funny.

Outstanding cuisine. Takes standard Mexican dishes to an entirely new level.

Nothing to write home about. The food was average. The drinks were fine, as was the service. Not in a hurry to go back.

Splendid restaurant near LA Live, imaginative cuisine, spectacular cocktails, solid entradas. Definitely worth trying.

Delicious and unusual combination of flavors was out of this world tasty. Definitely will go back to Broken Spanish next time I am Downtown. Will recommend to my friends and family.

There is a good atmosphere left over from when the restaurant was Rivera. I think the bar is the same, and they added different seating configurations. They should have put in a new toilet, and there was a hole in the mirror in the bathroom with wires sticking out of it. Overall, the bathroom was dogeared. I think they tried to save $ on a full remodel, which is understandable. The food was good, but there were many dishes that had dairy in them. I had an awesome tamale, but it was $16 for one, and I didn't think it was worth $32 to eat two of them. The whole trick with these 'small plates' is that they are entree prices, but you are ordering multiple, which jacks up the bill considerably before you have two entree priced cocktails. I like the idea of upscale Mexican/fusion, if that's what it is; and the staff were on point. BUT, there are too many other choices out there, and for me to back to the same place again, and pay a certain price point, it has to knock my socks off.

Our second visit was more enjoyable then the first. Our waiter was amazing!

Terrific, start to finish. The food, the cocktails, the service, everything was on point. Solid experience.

The food was very good as were the cocktails. Reasonably priced. The only real complaint is the noise level. We were in the 'back' room at a window table with a great view of Microsoft Center. Energetic atmosphere but the acoustics are awful. It was soooooooo loud. With everyone talking we practically had to yell across the table to be heard and therein lies the problem. Everyone was yelling to be heard contributing to the sound volume. Not good for dates but maybe great for birthday parties.

I have been a big fan of Chef Ray Garcia and his menu at BS is terrific. Need to try the lamb neck tamale…fantastic.

Loved it. Super amazing

Most excellent- great food, good an d creative drink selection. One of the best Mexican/Spanish menus in all of LA!

Whenever I'm in town I make it a point to go to Broken Spanish. The food is great, location perfect for work at the convention center and the staff always makes me feel at home.

Even though BS is not exactly a newly opened restaurant, it felt like a place still working out the service kinks, even though we were there for a 5:45 PM rez. When water was not presented, asked for it as I arrived thirsty. After drink orders came and food was ordered, asked again. Later made eye contact with waitress, who came over to say I'll get you water, showing that she remembered and noticed, but still nothing. Food came. Flagged a busboy, who like the somm and waitress, were extremely personable and seemingly highly trained to customer attentiveness, but he was the one who immediately took care of us and made sure glasses were refilled from there on out.\nPulpo, quesadilla, and relleno were all excellent. The chicharron which I was looking forward to after reading many reviews, was disappointing. Skin was not crisp, just rubbery, and the fat in the body of the dish was not rendered enough to be palatable. When you end up spitting out more than 50% of your main course, it's disappointing, on top of this being my choice for my birthday dinner which was kind of a bummer. I was hungry by the time I got home.\nI've liked what the chef did at Fig, and look forward to trying BS Taqueria, and will return here again to see if this was just an anomaly.

The tamales, chicharron and the lentils are to die for. We have been 6 times and they never disappoint. Nice cocktail menu as we'll, perfect before a game too!

The food was amazing! We started off with the lentils, queso and handmade tortillas and made our own little tostada/quesadilla concoctions. For the main we added a green salad and the lamb (yes lamb) carnitas. The carnitas are off the hook. Get it with tortilla, ask for some salsa or tomatillo and enjoy. \nThis is a great spot for dinner before a show or game. The ambiance is open and fun, great to people watch. We parked in $10 local parking and took a $5 Uber to the Ace Hotel from there for a concert. A perfect plan.

I had a reservation set for 8:30, but when I arrived with my party the table was not ready. I was informed it would only be a few minutes, but after twenty I still had nothing. Feedback from the staff was minimal, but the place was busy. Nonetheless, a better effort should have been made. I won't be back.

Visiting LA from the east coast, I had heard rave reviews about Broken Spanish. It not only didn't disappoint, but really wowed me -- from the warm, generous greeting I received upon arrival to the outstanding meal, to the meticulous, yet unstuffy service. I swooned with every bite, including the finishing touch of corn tortilla ice cream, which was as every bit delicious as it was creative. The service was attentive, without hovering; instructive, without being condescending. As you can tell, I was indeed wowed from start to finish. Now, if only Broken Spanish could head east...!

Met friends for a pre-show dinner and we are still talking about what a spectacular meal we had! The service was terrific, drinks were delicious and the food was simply amazing. Every dish we had was great and desserts really blew us away. Get the De La Rosa and you mind will be blown. We will definitely be back!

Over the top! \nThe food was amazing, in particular the baked sweet potato and the carne Asada.\nThe mezcal cocktail was also amazing.

Celebrated my daughter's birthday at Broken Spanish and couldn't have had a better time. The food is beyond special and it is served by a terrific staff in a great space... managing to make our party feel both special and relaxed at the same time. The corn tortilla are worth the trip but every dish is fresh, authentic and deeply satisfying. The Chef came out to say hello which was a nice touch... plan to return again and again.

Hostess and bar tenders were very friendly and competent. Wait staff was very good as well.\nBar Tender know his liquor and was able to make recommendations.\nBoth my companion and I love different foods and trying new things which is why we were at this restaurant.\nHowever, neither one of us can eat spicy foods (as in hot spicy peppers, etc.)\nWhat we discovered and was disappointing was that there was absolutely nothing on the menu that we could eat. It is a shame as I believe the food may be tasty but to have absolutely no food made without very hot spice, is a first for me. \nI love flavorful foods and have eaten in literally hundreds of restaurants of all types of cuisines and have never experienced a menu that had not one dish that was edible for me.\n\nWe were served what they called a cheese taco, to accommodate us, but this consisted of a corn tortilla and Mexican cheese and nothing else. I suppose it was probably not spicy, but probably had no taste either. We didn't try. \n\nDrinks were very good

My companion and I were drawn to this restaurant due to the availability of vegan options and range of distinct Mexican food choices. The service was wonderful, including the server and bartender serving a jicama / grapefruit / lime juice drink for my companion that was wonderful. The chipotle-sprinkled drink I had was delicious, and nicely chilled with ice, but some definite spice kick that can be unexpected for an alcoholic drink. The refried lentils and blue corn tortillas were a nice alternative to the more common refried (pinto) beans that are a general staple. Even more spicy were the entrees. I had the lamb--very tasty, but definitely not for the spice-shy. (It took me a bit longer to finish this dish, because I could only eat a bit at a time.) Even my companion, a Hispanic with fondness for Cuban and Puerto Rican dishes, found some of her dish a bit of a spice challenge. Good, hot, but near the edge of 'too much heat to taste the other elements beneath'. However, a wonderful and non-standard option just a short walk from the brightness of LA Live.

Great food. Great service. Really good tequila based specialty drinks. The restaurant is very pretty. Great bar area. Got a bit noisy at times and was a little hard to hear each other talk but not really an issue. All in all a great experience that made for a really great date.

Great food, great drinks, fun and lively environment. Will definitely be going back.

Red snapper is fried so it is tasty! The rest was ok!

We didn't love it! Several dishes tasted very similar.

We liked the snapper.

Amazing drinks and food ! Ambience was perfect ! Going back soon.

Fabulous except for noise level. Impossible to hear one another

We enjoyed a good sampling of the menu and everything was delicious! We had the lamb neck tamale, oxtail quesadilla, a nice salad of sidewalk greens and many of their delicious tortillas. One disappointment was the rabbit. I was so excited to see it on the menu. It was presented beautifully wrapped in some kind of pouch but the predominant flavor was a smokey bacon. When stuffed into the tasty tortilla the taste was good but taste was more bacon than rabbit.

We dined here one day after the official opening. I had expected some hiccups. There were none. \nThe food, service and ambiance was flawless. Joe was our server and suggested several memorable dishes. \nWe loved most of them . I probably wouldn't order the shrimp dish again as I thought the portion size was too small for the cost. With that exception, pricing was more than fair. \nSuggest you try this location soon as reservations will inevitably get hard to get. This is a very special dining experience and we have already reserved another evening.

Didn't care for the food and was not too impressed since it has gotten a lot of good press lately. A lot of the same textures

Really beautiful experience in dining. I prefer to sit at the counter, its quieter there and you can watch the chefs at work. Be experimental when you dine. The first time u visited I was with a friend who is very conservative and I felt we missed out on the essence of experience. This weekend I returned and had dick hearts, blood sausage and the lamb head paired with cocktails and wine . It was fantastic.

This newcomer is worth the trip to the neighborhood and easily its standout. The food is dazzling, delicious and very satiating, with a constant, well blended kick of spice. Drinks are in the hands of very capable and engaged bartenders who can make a straight up margarita as well as a creative concoction. Our server Luis was an excellent guide, maneuvering us through the menu and steering us toward the right amount of food and the right dishes. Impressive, festive find. Go.

We originally intended to eat at Rivera. When we made the reservation through Rivera's website, we did not know that Rivera had closed and was bought and reopened as Broken Spanish. When the reservation was confirmed it said Broken Spanish, but we assumed that was a 'subname' of Rivera. Having eaten at Rivera and liked the food, we expected the same. When the manager called to confirm the reservation the day of, that was the first time we realized that the restaurant changed. We still decided to give it a try after she said the food was great. We arrived at the restaurant and sat down. Our drinks took a long time to arrive and then we sent back one of the drinks. The replacement drink was equally bad and it wasn't until the third drink that it was acceptable, a good 30 mins later. The menu is strange and eclectic and didn't appeal to any of the four of us..but we did the best we could. Much of the food was not good, a couple items were tasty. Our waiter was quite rude and condescending. The service was very slow. The only highlight was Danielle, the manager. She was amazing, charming, caring and probably too well suited for a restaurant that is likely to not survive.

Brilliant food. Refried lentils w tortillas to die for

The food overall was very hit or miss. The chile relleno, fish in a pot with cheese, etc. (forgot the exact name of dish), corn tortillas, and tamale were delicious. The scallop ceviche with cucumber was too fishy and bland and a shredded cabbage dish with pork bits in it was inedible. The noise level was intolerable as there was an all-guys celebration going on nearby. This obviously wasn't the restaurants fault. We just got unlucky that we were seated in the same room not far from them. The worst part was the parking. We stayed over the two hour limit so the valet parking cost $20 which just capped the evening since we just blew a lot of money on a so-so dinner.

Amazing staff and service. Food was odd and hard to understand. Even after asking, it did not come out as described. Not spicy was spicy. \n\nWhile we understood that it was modern Spanish. We would have like to somewhat recognize dishes. The tortillas may have been organic and homemade.... They just were too starchy..stodgy...dry...boring.

The food was delicious, couldn't get enough. I just wish our waitress was as attentive to us as she was to the other tables. The bus boys and food runners were excellent though.

Amazing food and service. Couldn't have asked for more. The camote and red snapper are not to be missed. Loved the chile mango dessert too.

Four folks came together to celebrate a visit from a great friend. We were blown away by how delicious everything was, including the summer squash tamale, the blue corn masa with lentils, and the chicarron. Absolutely fantastic service, great food, and wonderful ambiance. Cocktails were quite delicious as well!

Food is wonderful. Unfortunately they kept us waiting 45 minutes for a table. Said they would make it up to us with snacks waiting on the table and when we sat down one small appetizer was brought out ten minutes after we were seated. 15 minutes went by, no waiter came with water or to take a drink order. We had to flag down the hostess to get our waiter. After the late table, poor svc more should have been offered than one tiny appetizer-our one round of drinks should have been paid for the desserts covered. As great as the food is, the service is reason not to return.

Oh so good. The sauces make everything. Had the snails to start - tamales were the best I have had and the duck cooked to perfection. Everything was original and fresh. The waiter was knowledgable and attentive. A plate would barely be empty before a clean one was on the table. Can you tell I liked it? Only negative was it was a little loud.

Came here on a Saturday night for a party of two and they were busy. We got seated but it took forever for our Server to come to our table. And when he did arrive, he took our drink orders. But that too took time. And the time between the drink order served to our table until he came back to take our order was unacceptable. Good thing we were not in a rush. The restaurant and bar were busy but you have to pay attention to your customers. \n\nThe other con we had was the place was way too loud. With a party of two on a busy Saturday night, we had to speak loudly to hear each other across that table.\n\nOtherwise, the food, cocktails, and wine list was good. If you love Tamales, order it. The shrimp on the other hand wasn't what we expected - it was one big prawn split in half. There wasn't much there. The cocktails, we ordered a couple, were mixed well and tasted good. Their wine selection was pretty decent as well - I totally did not expect that.\n\nThis is a small plates-family style-share all restaurant. Order a few plates, enjoy the food and drinks, and expect to take your time.

There is nothing boring about this food. This was the most interesting dining experience I have had all year.

My wife and I came here, and absolutely loved it. The service was amazing from the bar tender to the waiter to the busboys to the GM. On top of that, the food was incredible. We ordered a lot of small plates and was too full to order a final entree. The best way I can describe this food (other than delicious) is spicy yet flavorful.

Not a place to go to if you want a quiet dinner, but the food, service, and design were really excellent. I liked everything we ordered!

I was really looking forward to a fine dining experience but was disappointed by the quality of the food (tough oxtail in quesadilla, no flavor to the gnocchi, blandness of the tamal..Server was excellent. The room was very loud.

4 of us all had different dishes and we all agreed all of them were terrific.We would definitely go back

Yes Yes yes\nBroken Spanish is great for dinner: pre: show, theater, concert, etc\nWay tasty food matched by professional & personable service\nFoodie but not pretentious\nYes, Yes Yes

Limited menu...food was tasty....waiter told us portions were sized for sharing but only true if 2 midgets were sharing. 3 of us dined ....had to go through 10 plates or more to be full. Non-alcohol drink glasses were tiny.....had to ask for refills. Our guest said it best 'peasant food at aristocratic prices'. We won't be returning...it's back to The Palm for us.

Broken Spanish was absolutely delightful! Flavorful food, eclectic atmosphere, & wonderful service about sums up my experience. My fiance and I tried several menu items being the foodies we are and nothing disappointed . Among our favorites were the Camote, Summer Squash Tamales, and the Chicharron! The food was so delicious, we came back 2 days later to grab a quick bite to eat before going to a Lakers' game!

We were seated immediately and a comfortable room. The waitress was helpful and the menu was really interesting. We had a half dozen small plates. The highlights were the scallops and the octopus. The mushrooms, salad, and green beans were terrific.

The Chicharron and Queso Fundido are not to miss.

Excellent Mexican twists on the expected staples. Make sure to get the heritage tortillas so you can turn any dish into an experimental taco :)

Our first impression wasn't particularly good, but after the waiter explained the menu, and we'd tasted our excellent cocktails, we relaxed. The food was delicious! I guess you'd describe us as foodies, and we would definitely come here again.

The dishes are full of flavor. Everything we got (duck, quesadilla, queso, pollo, lamb neck tamale) was delicious.

Very creative and delicious food.\nThe mescal cocktail was a true revelation.\nSurprisingly good wine selection.\nOnly one negative note: too noisy.

Creative, innovative menu made it difficult to make a selection but every item we tried was exquisite. While I do not recall the names we had a half duck with a divine mole, and a chili relleno and lamb tamale unlike any other we have ever had. A tostada made with chickpeas was light as a cloud and absolutely heavenly. Gnocchi like masa dumplings were served with a perfectly seasoned broth. Normally we would share a single dessert, but the menu was so intriguing we decided to splurge and try 3, a chili spiked chocolate mouse, a hazelnut pastry and a flan floating on top of a coconut tapioca, all of which were indescribably delicious. We cannot wait to go back and eventually want to try everything!

Ordinary to subpar Mexican food at outrageous prices! One very basic tasting tamale $14! Our main dish arrived 40 minutes after our earlier dishes with no offer to comp it. We hardly touched it because we were late to a show. Astounded at the hype around this place.

When we arrived for our reservation we requested a quiet spot, but were seated in the first room with the bar rather than the back room. We were seated at a table that could not comfortably hold the food and drinks. It was more appropriate for a cocktail than a dinner that costs more than $200. No wonder the wait staff stops by often to remove plates and glasses because the tables are minuscule. I am not a fan of stiff drinks, but the margarita I ordered had an overabundance of ice and little tequila. The food was tasty, and the staff explained how to order from the menu appropriately. This is necessary since many of the ingredients in the dishes are unfamiliar. The wait service is very good, the front desk less thoughtful.

This place is awesome in every way. I have favs in NYC, Chicago and Santa Fe, as well as here. This to me is the best of So Cal so far. All around good experience. I will be back!

We had a late reservation but went early to see what they had. Only a 5 min wait for the bar on a Saturday night. The bartender was a gem and know the menu well. Great artisanal cocktails and the Poblano Chile Relleno was a masterpiece of heat and creama. Ready for more!

The seating wasn't the best, but they had the best chicharron I've ever had.

Food and service were amazing! Have been dreaming about the red snapper ever since!

The food was spectacular, right from Tostada to refried lentils to masa dumplings to the incredible lamb tamale.

The restaurant was great, the food was delicious and inventive. Pretty loud but do-able! The bathroom sucked -- ugly, difficult and definitely brought down the experience.

Nothing broken here - they hold true to Mexican and other Latino ways while creatively adding complex flavors and ingredients. Every dish was excellent!

Service was friendly but seemed slightly short handed. Dining room very loud due to larger party at neighboring table, which made dinner conversation a challenge.

The food was excellent! The service was fantastic!! The ambience was great. The valet to the restaurant is horrible. They really had an attitude and were less than helpful.

Delicious! We are not huge fans of mexican food but were downright in love with this food! We started with the queso paired with tortillas -- both were phenomenal. We also got the mushrooms and the rabbit. Everything was delicious and creatively presented.\nTo top it all off, the 'My Abuelo' cocktail is one of the best I've had in LA, if not ever!

Cocktails were great. Every dish was delicious but the dessert was one of the best I've ever had. Can't remember the name of it but it was a white chocolate maybe, ball of heaven. When he cracked it open it was quite the wow factor.

The menu was somewhat limited and didn't offer much for non meat eaters. The only fish entree on the menu is $49, so very limited fish options!

AMAZING FOOD! Server was extremely friendly. The decor was trendy. Food was absolutely Delish! Must try the lamb neck tamale, the ox tail quesadilla, and the chicharron is a MUST! I'm still trying to figure how you can get pork that melts in your mouth with a crispy outside, its culinary genius!. Loved it.

Acoustics were bad in the rear dining area- could barely hear the waiter describe the menu. Food more than made up for it though.

We were impressed by the menu; the choices were varied and excellent. We will go back and try different things on the menu, in fact I would like to work my way through the menu although it will be tempting to have some of the items we liked this time. What a delightful dilemma.

The food was delicious. A little loud but overall great. Food was delicious. The flan amazing!!!!!!!!!

Amazing and authentic food with a great staff. If you want great Mezcal and hancrafted cocktails, please visit. They have a true form of staying true to the Mexican culture.

Excellent bar drinks to get it started.\n\nLoud. In a good way.The space is small. People were friendly. Not too loud to talk to your dinner mate.\n\nThe waiter was friendly but somewhat inattentive. He took our food order and then 10 mins returned to our table to ask us if we were 'ready to order'.\n\nThe food was excellent and portions were just right. My wife is vegetarian and she was very satisfied with a salad and the mushroom masa dish.\n\nBe mindful of the valet situation. We were 5 mins past two hours and got stuck paying $20.

truly impressive. mexican flavors with a fine european/american twist reminiscient of finest in mediteranean flavors but definately mexican in origin and undertones.

My experience was pretty unimpressive all around. We waited 20 minutes for drinks and had to ask for water in the meantime. The frijoles were undercooked, our carne asada came out cold and the general atmosphere was more small town diner than one of the best new restaurants in LA. I won't be back- BS Taqueria is a much more enjoyable experience.

The food is exquisitely delicious, the place is perfectly situated

My girlfriend and I had high expectations for this restaurant. But at the end, it was unsatisfying. Don't get me wrong, we thought the food was good, but not great. And with the small plates, the prices were way too high in our honest opinion. For the bill that we paid, we felt that the food at restaurants like Odys and Penelope and Bestia was a WAY better experience.\n\nWhat we ordered:\ncamote: tasty, a bit spicy. \nrabbit : even spicier than the camote. apparently, this is the spiciest dish on the menu. tasty also, but too small for a main course\nqueso fundido: this one was pretty good, but we could hardly taste the bacalao\nchile relleno: average plate. nothing much to rave about.

Ray has a true dining gem with BS. The execution of dishes were spot on. Flavors and textures came together perfectly. One of our best anniversary dining experiences we've had. Easily, one of the top restaurants in town. On top of all the great dishes, the service was truly professional. Jeff was attentive, informative, and most of all, knew when to approach our table and when not to. The rest of the staff provided great support and altogether, created a wonderful setting for us. We look forward to our next culinary journey through the eyes of Chef Garcia. THANK YOU!

My son and I went there on the strength of an Anthony Bourdain endorsement in a local paper. My endorsement is tepid. The food is interesting, but too much tastes too similar. And there are parts of the menu (snapper) that are just a little too pricey. Nevertheless, it's worth a shot. At least once

Amazing food. Seriously good. Only downside is that this restaurant is incredibly noisy. It's hard to have a proper conversation without shouting.

The first time we went here it was chaotic with the service. Also I don't think our waitress did a good job in informing us of the main dish portion sizes. We over ordered. We went back a second time and did not order any main dishes and just their smaller dishes and had a much better time and service was better second time!

Really inventive takes on street food. We especially enjoyed everything that had their house-made corn tortillas as part of the dish. Maybe the best corn tortillas I've ever had

Food was delicious but very spicy . Service was good and cocktails. The only thing that we did not like is that they put a 3% surcharge on the whole bill for their employees health care.

Way closer to the a staples center than I had thought. Great vibe, amazing cuisine! Waiter took over and ordered for us and was amazing. It got a little buy and our table was 30 minutes late but they bought us a beer as we waited so we were fine! I will be back!!!

Great food.

Best decision we made all night was to allow our server to make all the decisions for us. No possible way to order better. Food was incredible, service went way beyond service. Can't wait to return.

We liked everything that we tried, and we shared all of the dishes so we had a good tasting. The beans, and the octopus were our favorites.

We had a great meal, wonderful service, the wait staff was extremely informed about the menu and what to expect. The tostada and tamale were some of the best dishes in LA.

Neither of us really liked the food, especially the bean dish or rabbit a both were covered in a Chipotle sauce that was way too spicy. It overpowered these dishes, as well. The broth in the soup with the mini Masa dumplings was fantastic, however.

Excellent food. Challenging seating. Mediocre service (slow, lackluster).

I had a reservation with a few girlfriends for 9pm. We arrived super early and the hostess was so pleasant and very accommodating. She took us to the bar and said she would see what she could do. I asked the bartender to make something spicy with mezcal and I was not disappointed. The drink was spicy and citrusy and so refreshing.\nThe hostess came back with good news after only 10 mins. She sat us at a table and we were immediately approached by our server.\nHe gave us the low down and suggested dishes. We ordered everything he suggested and it was all amazing. Heirloom Corn Tortillas with Lentils, Spicy melon Salad, Enchiladas, Fava Bean Tamales, and a few more.\nMy favorite part was the Chile Mango Panna Cotta with Habonero Caramel.\nEveryone MUST try this place.

This was our first visit to the restaurant. The food was delicious. The staff was pleasant though it was obvious they were just trying to turn over tables. There was no spacing between courses and they were placing the check on our table before even asking for it. Go for the food, generous portions, delicious cocktails, and energetic atmosphere. Be prepared to be rushed and spend a fair amount of money.

Super friendly staff and interesting food. Very fresh and fun.

I had read great reviews about Broken Spanish and wanted to go there on my trip to LA. Of course, I love pork belly and had to have the Chiccharron...a bit pricey at $40. and I think you can share it with someone if they wanted it also...I wanted it all to myself. It was very good but a little too salty for my taste. It would be great if they offered it smaller as an appetizer. I also had the chocolate cake with nuts which was delicious along with the perfect classic margarita. I hope to go back to try other dishes.

One of the best restaurants in LA. The food is both ridiculously tasty, and creative/unique. Amazing flavors.

They treat all of their guests like family. This was one of the best dining experiences I've ever enjoyed. I had family in town & they couldn't be happier w the amazing cocktails & food that was brought to the table. Totally impressed

Excellent cuisine, ambiance and service. Perfection for a restaurant. Not your every day Mexican restaurant. Very unique menu items and cornucopia of flavors. I strongly recommend the Birria, any tamale, the Queso fundido, chile relleno and the carne asada. Inventive cocktails. Have Dela Rosa for desert. A smash! :)

We could not have been more pleased with our Broken Spanish experience. The service was top of the line. The menu was super interesting and the food was superb. Wish we lived in LA so we could make this a regular stop. Well done chef!!

Good date spot. Flavors and taste are great but be warned, it's much more ambitious than your average Mexican restaurant. If you're looking for standard classic dishes, go to El Cholo across the street. But if you want to push the envelope of what Mexican food could be when fused with avant-garde art, this place is certainly worth a try. The red snapper and the green beans are phenomenal.

The reviews here and other sites were mixed so we were a little concerned. But the food critic articles on the place were very good, so my wife and I gave it a try. The food critics are right. Extremely creative and surprising at every turn. Frijoles - light, soup-like, citrus flavor - delicious. The scallop - a great bite (each with a generous sized scallop) with such an innovative sauce. The tortillas - moist and delicious just eating them plain. The lamb tamale - so tasty. The octopus - so tender and if you love chorizo (and we do) you'll love this. Quesadilla - not what you expect and really good. And the mango panna cotta with the really spicy meringue - wow, another great bite. Don't forget the cocktails, especially the spicy ones. The kick goes great with all of the food. Better than wine, I think. Yes, the price is a little high for 'Mexican food'. But it's not Mexican food - it's GREAT food that's meant to be shared (go with more people to try more things and/or to order the large plates, which looked too big for 2 people). Don't think about the bill until the meal is over!

Food was amazing. Service was lacking. Drinks were great. Complimentary birthday dessert was tiny and thoughtful.

The food at this restaurant was very unique and good. The duck mole was very well prepared. However, part of the restaurant was too noisy that I could not even hear/have a conversation with my date. After moving to a different part of the restaurant, we could enjoy our dinner in a more comfortable setting.

One of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. I first came during Cinco de Mayo where we found the restaurant completely packed. Although we waited an hour for our seats, the staff was incredibly gracious in making it up to us. The food and cocktails brought me back a week later, toting a different guest to truly experience. 5 stars all around.

Came with my family for my moms birthday. Everyone loved it. That's pretty hard with my picky family. We had a great dinner. Will be back!

The food was delicious but very overpriced. To the point of unreasonable. One tamale for $16 or one chile relleno for that price is an overkill. Considering that across the street you have an established LA institution with more reasonable prices. I understand if it is something eclectic or unique. There is nothing unique about a tamale. And the noise level is really high. You need to literally yell to the person next to you.

We went to dinner for our wedding anniversary and received the best service. We were served 2 glasses of champagne and dessert - comped - for our anniversary. The wait staff was professional and friendly, and really knew the menu and described every dish in detail if we asked about it. Moderately priced and a casual but nice atmosphere. Would definitely go there again.

we were in a rush to see a play and they gave us yummy dishes and drinks.

We had reservations at 6:00 but were not seated until 6:30. Since we had a concert to attend at 6:30 and needed to drive to the the theater, our time left to order and eat a leisurely dinner was not possible. The staff were apologetic and did comp one dish. The food was delicious, but I would not go back on a busy evening,

I met a foodie friend here for dinner and it did not disappoint. Aside from the unique menu the atmosphere was really fun and comfortable. Get ready for an expansive cocktail menu. I can recommend the house special, Cazuela, and their Paloma. Stay away from the wine list--at least the white wine--which was the one low point. As for the food--everything was fantastic. The quesadilla, the fois gras pan dulce, the Chicharone and the tamales were all worth coming back for. And we will. Highly recommend!

Given the insane press I expected a much better meal. Food was either overly salty or fatty and there weren't many options. Saving grace was the service which was excellent

I've been to Broken Spanish twice now. The food is really unique and I appreciate the variety of dishes. The quality of the food is also very good, everything I've had is really delicious. The ambiance and decor are spot on. However, this place doesn't deserve anyone's money as long as John D continues to be a server. Unfortunately, I had him both times I was there. I don't know what this man's problem is, but his attitude and overall manners toward other humans is downright appalling. I chalked the first time I had him up to a bad night - everyone has them. But, when I saw he was our server again and acted the SAME way, I knew this is just how he is: rude, disrespectful (to the people paying his health insurance), condescending, arrogant, and just down right ugly to talk to. He literally walked away from me EVERY SINGLE TIME I tried reading the menu to order. In fact, he did this to the two other people at our table too, and we weren't ordering anything complicated or complex... the menu isn't that big. His lack of respect for the place where he works and toward his customers is so disgusting, I cannot understand why Broken Spanish continues to pay him. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever be back here because of this.

we loved this place because they didn't dumb down the spiciness of the food, everything was spicy and we loved that

Taking Mexican food to a higher level and with a twist. If you're in LA and open a high-end Mexican spot, you better bring it something new and amazing. My first meal and Broken Spanish did just that. I went with modest expectation and even dared to bring a friend who has had her own share of amazing meals and transplant from Mexico. We both were pleased. Sure not ever dish met her mom's level but I who do not have a Mexican mother was impressed.\n\nOur server Luis put us on the right path with his suggestions:\n- drinks: Paloma Phosphate and Green Garden to start. Both drinks were good but definitely get the Green Garden. It's refreshing with a little heat which just made it lovely.\n- Cal Tamale which was AMAZING! Listen I don't typically like tamales but I love this one. Light and tasty with cooked vegetable filling. The sauce is to die for and worth licking the plate.\n- Caracoles (snails) were interesting. Prepared well. It was good but not as memorable as the tamale.\n- Chicararron (pork belly) was decedent indeed. Cooked perfectly - crisp on the outside and super tender inside. The acidic sauce was nice. We paired with the cabbage side dish which was a good recommendation by Luis.\n- Cafe de Olla (chocolate dessert) was truly the cherry on top. Balanced perfectly - not too sweet and creamy without being heavy. We swear we would come back just for this. Yummy.\n\nYes, I would totally go back. We enjoyed it and next time will ask to sit by the window which opens up. On a cool evening, it's a nice touch.

Saw rave reviews on LA Eater, so we tried it before a Laker's game. Nice bar area atmosphere. The back room is a bit off-putting and bare, but perhaps it is nice during warmer months or during daylight hours. Excellent service. We ordered 5 items on the menu. Three were excellent - Tamale, tortillas and beans. Two were pretty terrible - chile relleno and a chicken dish. Not sure if we'd return. Maybe we would do it again but just sit at the bar and have an appetizer or two. The cocktails were delicious so might be worth going back just for those.

Demolished one of LAs most beautiful interiors way for a mediocre, hodge podge of modern with fake geometric concrete block walls, embellishments of of small colorful, floral dollies, huge oversized oval dollies and waxy leaved, interior plants available at most supermarkets. I understand a 'new' look but what a shame to destroy such beauty.\nI have to say the food was very good. The mix of flavors was new and delicious.\nIf your looking for a quiet meal look elsewhere. We were seated in the corner room. It was uncomfortably loud we asked to be moved.

Took my 80 year old parents visiting from England to experience some Mexican cuisine. Despite my Dad reflexively ordering the Quesadilla I did manage to get them to try the Chochoyotes and the Chicharron. They now have a better appreciation of Mexican cuisine. The Snapper was spectacular also. 🤓

Very different from standard Mexican food

amazing food, really good.\nNice folks,good service.

Great tamale. Food was spectacular. Service was great.

The food was good and the service was good. It was very noisy and we found it to be a very pricy evening. We will not be returning.

The food was underwhelming.

Overall it was a pretty good experience however portions were very very small. The prices were on the high side. The decor was very nice but it was somewhat noisy. I would probably return there but it is certainly not at the top of my list of go to restaurants

The food was actually really tasty and good.....except that we all got really sick afterwards :( Service was great.

Loved our waiter! He knew it was my boyfriend's birthday, so he gave us a free dessert :). Overall a wonderful experience!!

This was recommended by owners of the other restaurant they run. Went there not knowing it was a foodie type place. Ingredients too unusual for our party's tastes. Expected a higher end Mexican menu. Too artsy fartsy and portions super small. We ate appetizers and left.

Decent food. A bit pricey. Sat for almost 15 mins without a single person coming to check in on us. Then the waiter just came without any proper greeting.

The food and service were great. It's a little noisy in there, so not a place for a quiet conversation. Having said that, I would go back again. One of the best Mezcal lists in the city.

Excellent meal and service.

Great food, waitperson wasn't around often enough. Only 4 tables.

Very nice food and original (mexican twist) menu to enjoy with friends and a bottle of pinot noir..

One of the best tasting restaurants DTLA. Allow the server to pick for the table!

The remodel was very well done. It's bright and cheerful and we liked the fact that the windows were open to the street.\nThe food was amazing and we can't wait to return.

Loved this place! Really enjoyed it. Took a client here. Was a bit wary...but we really loved it. The food was delicious. Spicy. Spanish tapas...but EVERYTHING that we had was just wonderful...the chicaronnes, veggies...everything was just great. And...it was really reasonable. Can't wait to try it again!

Everything we ordered was excellent. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. The menu is a little adventurous, but the quality of the ingredients and the execution of the dishes and drinks was top notch.

Food good, ambience awful.\nWe dined on a weekday, quite early. It is hard to imagine a less pleasant experience. The tables are so close together that the waiter cannot get between them to take an order, or to serve. The noise level was like being at a hockey event. The service is uneven. The bar cannot make the most simple drinks not on the rather small menu. The food was quite good, but not good enough to justify this disaster of a restaurant. And, the cost is outrageous for what is being offered - $160 for two, including one drink, one beer, one appetizer, and two entrees.

The meal was bookended perfectly. It began with the summer squash tamales, the sauce was perfect for that dish. \nThe final bookend was the chicharron which did not disappoint. In the middle we had the crud and the pollo prensado. Those were decent but not comparable to the first and last parts of the meal.

The Broken Spanish offered an interesting take on traditional dishes and ones I haven't tried before. We had the queso seafood fundido, which was delicious. We also tried two small plates: the chochoyotes, which were interesting Spanish gnocchi and the ox tail quesadilla. For the entree we had the rabbit, which I like to order as it's not a common offering. The sauce permeated the meat and was well done. Overall, nice atmosphere, delicious food, and interesting new offerings.

The Chicharron was delicious. I was really impressed with the staff. The management team is excellent. Also the Paloma phosphate was great! I think we found the new spot before kings games.

My only complaint about Broken Spanish is the prices. But the food? Amazing, especially the lamb tamale. Everything was delicious.

The food was just more than I expected, it was just amazing. My sisters and I are still talking about it and plan to return very soon. Our serve was great, the host was super awesome, everyone seemed to have the love and appreciation for the food. I can't thank you enough for a great experience, we LOVED it!

Amazing food

Beautiful decor and perfect ambiance made this a great place to take a first date! The menu was interesting without making the mistake of trying so hard to be far-out that it forgot to also be delicious like so many 'foodie' spots. The service and the staff were far more accommodating and friendly than expected, especially our waiter whom I think my date would have been willing to trade me in for at a certain point!! An astounding collection of liquors of all types (except, strangely, vodka, noble and safe stallion of the hard liquors!) made up for the not quite balanced menued cocktail I first ordered! It turned out to be a superb choice and I hope to go back soon!

Very professional service. Lively atmosphere and nice ambience. Food was mostly good, but some food options were average at best. Overall service and ambience stand out, food was was expensive for the quality.

Only thing more amazing than the food was the service - left a 30% tip!

Way too expensive for what you get. I really wasn't Wow'd that much.

Mexican cuisine on a different level. Restaurant needs to work on service. Took waitress a long time to come to table when restaurant wasn't busy. Small things like bringing a spoon when dishes are served especially when item has sauce. Food was unforgettable.

Great Mexican food and comfort with a modern twist.

Presentation of food is great, the taste is meh. Queso and the oxtail quesadilla were great, everything else was barely touched. The red snapper was a huge disappointment especially with a $50 price tag. Skipped dessert which I NEVER do. Save the money for a different place.

Had an opportunity to dine at the location near the Staples Center. Parking was easy but no game was in then. The blood sausage was first rate- succulent and delicious. The braised rabbit was very good - would have liked it warmer. The waiter was very helpful with wine selection and the bartender explained the diverse cocktails well. The only negative about the evening was our seating in the room facing the sidewalk past the bar. It was so noisy that we couldn't have a conversation at our table. There were a few very large groups seated there and it really ruined the evening . Sit near the bar or on the other side.

Very fussy Mexican food. Some very good. Some just fussy.

Eh..did not live up to all the 'best of' lists

We were intimidated by the menu but our server did a great job of making recommendations. Every dish was interesting, very flavorful and SPICY. We loved it. Will definitely go back!

Great cocktails, great location, food and ambiance. Look forward to going back!

Food and drinks were pretty good, but our server seemed like she was having a bad day. We sat for about 40 mins before getting a drink order taken, and she never came back to take our food order. Eventually I was able to grab her as she walked past and place our order. She looked angry and like she didn't want to be there. On a Friday night, the restaurant was not full and other tables seemed to be receiving OK service. Maybe we just got unlucky. This place came highly recommended to us, but I don't think I would go out of my way to return.

We went to have a fun date night after a show at the Microsoft theater. Our witness was rude so we decided to not order anything else after our appetizer and left.

The food was good but none of it was over the top amazing. If I went back I would order the snapper again and order new things\nhomemade mexican cheese in corn tortillas (hearty brown tortillas)\nfrijoles - just average\nred snapper - amazing\nstuffed poblano - too creamy filled with mashed potatoes\nMexican Masa Hot Chocolate - strange\nAlfajores Cookies - amazing

Using the freshest ingredients, chef Ray Garcia combines traditional flavors with the elevated sensibility of what Mexican cuisine can be. You know the food is lovingly prepared just for you - even if you're sharing! Nice tequila list, too.

Honestly, we've been wanting to try this place for a while so when DineLA came up we booked. Their DineLA menu is a 95/person pre-fixe. We decided to splurge but immediately regretted it. None of the items on that menu are anything they offer on the regular menu. We usually like that Dine LA offers you a taste of a place. We should've just ordered off the regular menu and we would have saved money. We're happy to spend 100/person for an incredible meal but the food was disappointing across the board and for 95 dollars each we could have ordered like a dozen regular menu items. The normal menu may be better but we probably won't be back to find out.

Been there two times...both great. Fun menu. VERY attentive and knowledgeable staff. \nDelicious, satisfying food. Great wine recommendations. Wowsers original mixed\ndrinks. A real gem !

Food is delicious; service was exceptional. Loved all of the plates, great portions.

it's broken. they destroyed Rivera's beautiful decor especially in the 'lounge' room which now looks like a Starbucks interior. food is hit and miss and overpriced , oxtail quesadilla was nice, but the octopus was one tentacle for &22. main dishes are big but very expensive. avoid the duck, dry despite all the mole etc. on it which also made it too acid. they have a huge tequila and mezcal list, which is probably the only reason to go there. from the window you can look out on El Cholo; should have gone there!

We were so thrilled with this restaurant we went back two nights later...and enjoyed ourselves all over again. The food is wonderful: inventive but not precious, flavorful but not overpowering, and generous in size without being too much. The largest plates such as the red snapper or half duck easily feed two. We consider this restaurant an outstanding experience not to be missed.

The entire experience was absolutely superb including the most delicious whole fish we've ever earen

An unusual menu and everything was delicious. Our waiter was terrific, making suggestions about the 'right' amount of food and varied delicacies. The Mexican wines were a wonderful bonus.

Broken Promise. We expected a wonderful meal but ended up with one that was unmemorable. The best dish was the tortillas and lentils. Fish was meaty with tasty sauce , but was terribly over- salted. Duck was so fatty it had no flavor and we left much of it. We had 5 different small dishes and they were just fair. The noise level interfered with conversation. The waiter did a great job of explaining the menu enthusiastically but the dishes were only fair . Perhaps this was an off night but from what e experienced , I would neither go back nor recommend it

Went here because of the hype. My girlfriend and I are fans of oxtail anything at this point/we're adventurous eaters. The oxtail quesadillas were alright. The pork fat wasn't good, the queso sucked, the Camote was ok but the drinks were okay too. Great place to fill up on tortillas for 70 per person. Such a bummer from the hype. They also sat us in the worst seat. Woof. never again.

The vibe was amazing, I will say that. But overall my 2 friends and I thought the food was very over priced for the quantity we got. Yes, it tasted good but we paid almost $21 for an open faced Quesadilla appetizer because the cheese was a separate charge from the tortillas. Overall the food was pretty good though, so at least that was a plus. \n\nIf you are looking for a place that looks nice and has a good ambiance, this is a great place, just beware you'll be spending quite a bit of money.

Lovely cocktails! The food was wonderful! The service was great! We were there early (6:00 pm) and unfortunately it was so loud that you couldn't really carry on a conversation with your table mate. Other than that it was a keeper.

very interesting menu, not that pricey. Very tasty, will certainly return to sample more.

Appetizers were decent. Highlight of the meal was the fried whole snapper. Superb. \nCraft cocktails were not special.

Small plates for sharing, each very different. Only thing that would have helped to to have some guidance from servers which ones were heavy, savory, sweet, etc, to even out the palate.\nOtherwise food was very good. Did notice that they didn't offer dessert, I'm guessing because it was getting late ? \nBe careful parking on street, meter maids still roaming late at night. Park at a lot: I think they validate.

This may be the most exciting restaurant in Los Angeles. The food is inventive and beautifully executed. The cocktails are amazing.

Food incredible. Had the signature deep fried pork dish and will definitely go back to work our way through the menu

The food was decadent! The drinks were refreshing too. We enjoyed the details in each plate that we ordered. Although the birria was a tad bit too salty and the meat was somewhat tough. The dessert was the amazing. Service was prompt and attentive.

Great food, nice light, but service was not attentive enough (although the servers were nice enough) and it got frighteningly loud as the evening went on. Would only sit in bar area if I go\nBack.

Delicious food, great ambiance, really great service.

Delicious food and drinks! Everything tastes as good as it looked, and service was top notch! I look forward to coming back!

Incredibly loud. I couldn't hear my date, or the waiter. The food was just average. Not worth the price.

I was looking forward to going to Broken Spanish. it was recommended by Jonathan Gold. The $49 red snapper for two wasn't enough. It's very pricey for salads and entress. Add wine too. .

Small plates did not stand alone, meal did not balance very well. Tortillas were heavy, too thick and paring them with the lentils was just heavy, same comment on sweet potatoes. Too much emphasis on 'small plates' (which normally we love). The meal would have done better with varius dishes married together in smaller proportions and on one plate. Tamales excellent as was the red snapper. .

Broken Spanish

Had a 8:30 reservation on a Saturday night. Finally seated at 9:25. Not good. Food good.

Amazing food, great drinks!

The food was good, but service was a bit slow (didn't seem too crowded either). Our waiter was fine, but tended to spit a lot so we all tried to move out of his way. Really enjoyed the enchilada but really spicy (don't think it was advertised that it was spicy!).

We made reservations at Broken Spanish as part of a weekend family trip to Los Angeles. We brought our two college-age children with us and shared a variety of plates (plus dessert) family style...we all loved it. Kudos to Chef Garcia and team for a great experience all the way around.

The main dishes are definitely meant for family style dining, so order accordingly. We over-ordered and were stuffed, but no complaints! My favorites were the snail appetizer and the duck entree/main. I hope to try the red snapper next time.

Broken Spanish offers upscale and creative Mexican-inspired dishes. When we were there the place was busy, and we allowed the manager to pick some items for us. Each one had a recognizable grounding in a well known Mexican dish (Tamal, Chorizo, Chile Relleno, etc. etc.) but every dish was also a revelation, with both a pleasant familiarity and an utterly new experience.\n\nHighly recommended for a business meeting a foodie exploration, or a date. Great fun, great food.

I saw the menu online, and started salivating! i walked all the way down Flower Street, and I was so very pleased when I ordered my meal. The Crudo was gorgeous, the Rabbit was absolutely delicious, if a bit salty. All this rounded it by the Abuelita Hot Chocolate dessert, yummy! The service was fast , the portions are small, but I felt happy and content... My wine was sooo nice ,I wished there was a Cheese platter on offer to give me an excuse to stay longer over another glass of wine! Definitively a foodie place, with great tastes on menu, and a very manageable menu (size) . I would just add some cheese, and maybe some sides selection .... my Rabbit Stew has this most gorgeous sauce that I could not take full benefit of it, as no vegetables or sides. I recommend the experience tho, and I will return to sample some more... Great evening for me :)

Was really excited to try Broken Spanish after all the hype. Unfortunately the food didn't really live up to the hype. We ordered 4 dishes to split and the only thing I really liked was the pea toast. The chicken dish seemed it was filled with chicken skin than actual chicken. The chile renello was too cheesy for my taste and the green beans were a bit bland. Overall the food wasn't remarkable where I would go back. The drinks though were awesome.

GREAT food and walkable to Staple center for an event. I like the small plates which made a very nice tasting menu for four people. Service is excellent and she could guide us on the dish selection for dinner.

we liked the appetizers, e.g. tamale, stuffed peppers, etc. we would probably prefer a mixture of appetizers vs entrees

This place is amazing - not sure which is better the food or the drinks! Both are incredible and worth the time to hang out and enjoy.

Located a block away from the Staples Center this place has a great vibe and energy. Small and not overly crowded. Their quesadilla with oxtail and the goat cheese tamales are a definite try. There were 2 of us so we had small dishes and shared - a great way to try more dishes. You definitely need to save room for the goat's milk flan with cajeta (caramel sauce) and raspberries. The server gave us some good recommendations and was very helpful. Positively going back to try out the chicharron dish.

I'm was very impressed with Broken Spanish. It's been awhile since I've been blown away by a new restaurant in the LA food scene. BS is the 'it' restaurant right now in my opinion. The food is phenomenally good and service is great. It's a tad pricey, but so worth the spend. They also have an amazing cocktail program. I recommend the Patron Saint and Green Garden. Must try dishes: Caracoles - make sure you order tortillas to sop up the delicious verde sauce; Lamb neck tamale; Red snapper and Chicharron. I'm not a sweets persons but you must order the De La Rosa. Not only is the presentation beautiful, but OMG it's a yummy dessert.

Two friends had recommended Broken Spanish so we took a guest from Italy and expected a wonderful experience but our party of 4 was very underwhelmed. There were only 5 entrees to choose from and several people said they were not interested in any of them. Two people ordered the duck which was mostly fat, and shows that the kitchen does not know how to cook duck. The oxtail quesadilla had so little oxtail it could not be found, etc. and the vegetarian option was overcooked and the service staff need training. The best item of the evening was the ice cream and sorbet dessert option (don't know if they they were made on the premises but they were delicious).

The food was very good and original.

This was my third visit to Broken Spanish over the last year, and it was the best meal yet. I have always liked the place, but the menu now seems to have been culled to just the greatest hits. I miss the lamb head that used to be on the menu, but the snapper is excellent as is the pork belly. For starters, we loved the queso fundido and the snails, especially on the tortillas. The cocktails are reliably excellent. We sat in the back room, where it is possible to talk. Previously, I sat in the main room, and the volume could be too loud to even converse; I would avoid that room unless your goal is not to communicate. The service was excellent, as always: attentive but not intrusive, and helpful. The only negative is the addition of a 3% charge for 'health care' for workers -- I am all for providing health care, but this should be built into the price of the food just like all other expenses, not tacked on at the end as a stealth charge.

Absolutely fantastic food , service, ambiance \nLoved it

Devine. No words can explain. Go here and enjoy.

Well intentioned but somewhat inattentive service. Interesting menu but some dishes 'trying' too hard. Some dishes were outstanding while others were 'edible' at best. Surprisingly high cost when all the little plates were added up. Decor was MUCH better when this place was still Rivera.

amazing food!

We shared 5-7 plates of various sizes in our group of three. Some of these were quite unique and tasty, others were either bland or simply too heavy. There are few vegetable-based options. The restaurant is best for those with large appetites and a stomach for heavy, fatty food. I actually felt sick after from trouble I had digesting so much fat and pork. However, our drinks were fantastic.

This was one of the most delightful food experiences I've ever had. Chef Garcia has created more than just delicious food, he's created a memorable experience. I would highly recommend.

I really enjoyed my first time at Broken Spanish. Very exciting menu for groups to share a variety of interesting dishes. Both tamales are excellent choices, highly recommended! The cocktail (La Plancha) I had was on point (it's been months since I've had a really good cocktail) and the dessert menu was super creative and playful. I haven't seen such a diverse and interesting dessert menu in a long time. Usually I'm too full to even look at the dessert menu!

We heard this was a top chef's new hot spot but the waiter didn't take time to describe the food or recommend specific dishes. We explained that we were vegetarians and didn't like spicy food. Enchiladas were too hot, even for our most adventurous guest. Once we mentioned, in Spanish, that we knew of the chef, his attitude changed but too late.

The Chicharrón was amazing & I put it up there with some of the best dishes I've had in Los Angeles. Portions were small & if we didn't order tortillas with our last dish we probably would have left still hungry. Very dark. Would've appreciated more light to see my food & the person I was eating with. Services was great. Attentive but not annoyingly so. Would definitely return.

Very Interesting menu, food expertly prepared. Delicious! I keep thinking about the pulpo.

Perfect meld of classical Mexican dishes and contemporary Los Angeles flavor profiles. Super yummy.

We were really impressed by the food. This was our second time at Broken Spanish and it did not disappoint. The Tostada to start was really spicy and a must. We ordered the refried lentils that the chef somehow magically makes without manteca but has all the flavor along with the blue corn tortillas. We had the tamale which was to die for and also the chicharron. The quesadilla is also excellent.

I can't begin to say how impressed we were with Broken Spanish! Fabulous service combined with one of the best meals I have had in Los Angeles. We started with the tostadas, which were on the spicier side but very tasty. We followed that up with some of the

Excellent meal, no disappointments in the food at all. Drinks were great too.

Food did not justify the extremely high prices charged for it.\n'Handmade' tortillas were a total joke. The only thing they had going for them was\nthe blue corn masa. Vegetarian tamale was tasty but extremely expensive .\nDrinks were ALL ice to a ridiculous, ripoff level. \nService was friendly and good but then I was there at the beginning of the evening - place was\nnot crowded.\nYou can do much better by frequenting the wonderful Oaxacan restaurants that can\nbe found in LA.

We went to Broken Spanish expecting some good Mexican Food. We live across the street and were happy there was a new restaurant in the previous 'Rivera' space. After looking at the menu we had to leave. Literally everything on the menu was made with some odd animal part instead of a normal cut of Beef, Chicken, Fish or Pork. The closest thing they had that was recognizable was paper thin crispy pork fat which they said was Pork Belly. Whipped Pork Fat as the topping for a Tortilla?....What? I thought that they must be able to put something together that we could enjoy so I asked the waitress. The waitress was gracious and tried to help us. A Quesadilla with just Cheese and Chicken perhaps? - We don't have Cheese and we don't have Chicken! Carne Asada - No! Simple Grilled Fish - No! A Taco without animal entrails in it - not going to happen. Blended Margarita - We don't have a Blender (A good Blender is about $30.00). Unless they make the menu more accessible they won't last long. I understand wanting to be a little different, but this is extreme. Ended-up tipping the waitress for her time and going across the street to our favorite El Cholo.

First time at the restaurant. Service was pretty good, but most of the food was disappointing. The scallop dish would have been brilliant, but the Serrano peppers overwhelmed everything else. The carnitas butter tortillas were just 'grease on a blue corn tortilla.' Admittedly, the tortillas alone we excellent. Also excellent were the lamb neck tamales, every bit as good as the foodie hype suggested. Our other two dishes we OK, but not memorable and also overly spicy (to the point of being nearly one-dimensional).

We tried Broken Spanish before a Clippers game last week and were happy to find a positive addition to a burgeoning list of good pre-game options. The starters were quite good especially the Morongo (blood sausage with peach and arugula) served more like a pate than a traditional sausage and terrific housemade tortillas with refried lentils. Pollo Prensada was 'so so' and I wouldn't order it again but I would definitely take the duck in a delicious mole as a large plate to share. The service or possibly kitchen was a little slow and we had to rush eating our duck in order to make the game, although we got there in time for a 5:30 res. Probably a pacing issue but I would remind server to make sure we have enough time to really enjoy what turned out to be an interesting menu with creative twists on traditional and not usually seen Mexican fare.

Impeccable service and the most amazing homemade tortillas I ever had! I could have stopped with the tortillas and lentils, but each dish I had was nuanced and exciting.

Food and service were great. It was quite noisy in the back room, it was difficult to hear our server and the other person at my table. The entree portions were quite large, easily big enough for two people each.

FIRST TIME. PORTIONS TOO SMALL . BUT NEXT TIME I'LL ORDER THE WHOLE FISH THAT PEOPLE NEXT TO ME HAD. DRINK WAS ONE BIG ICE CUBE. TASTY BUT, LEAVING YOU THIRSTY FOR MORE AND TOO EXPENSIVE TO ORDER ANOTHER!

The dishes were amazingly seasoned and cooked. The owner greeted us and took the time to speak to our table.

Great food but pricy

Interesting take on Mexican food. Everything was delicious

Broken Spanish is a very exciting restaurant that takes classic Mexican ideas and makes it their own. I love that they have Mexican wines available by the bottle and glass. I absolutely love this place.

The cocktails were good, but I was really underwhelmed by the food. Also, our oxtail quesadilla had a giant bone in it. Wasn't a good first impression. Probably won't go back.

Great Evening! Super fun restaurant with AMAZING food.

Sensitively prepared food from one of the world's great cuisines. Authentic in every sense of the word. Try the birria and the mushrooms. Bar drinks are on the sweet side.

The Food was absolutely Amazing. The Pork was my favorite part of the meal. The Waiter was friendly and explained the process to use completely and we were very comfortable and happy with his recommendations.

Everything was great!

First time at Broken Spanish. The ambiance was great, but the mixed drinks were ok. I had three different drinks and they were nothing special. I was expecting more from a restaurant of there standing. The food was delicious. We had the tostada, tamale and birria, which was wonderful with the home made tortillas. Flan was extremely small but delicious.

The restaurant is cozy and lively, especially at the bar, but the spacious layout and big tables allow you plenty of room to breathe and enjoy your company. We sat out on the enclosed patio, which was wonderful, if at times a tiny bit loud. But it just made our get-together more enjoyable. The service was some of the best in LA. They were incredibly knowledgable, friendly and attentive. We had some special requests (such as getting out by a certain time), and our server was very accommodating. The food was phenomenal. Some of the best dishes I've had in LA, from the summer squash tamale to the scallop crudo to the pulpo to the tender and succulent birria. All was incredible. And don't skip desserts!

I ordered the chicharron plate. It was essentially a piece off at lard with skin (pork belly) with green salsa an micro greens on top . The waiter said it was 'rich' and 'life-altering'. It was disgusting and gave me diarrhea. I'm Mexican and this foo-foo plate was a TOTAL waste of money and the restaurant ITSELF was a TOTAL waste of time. All the items I ordered were over-priced and not good. There's nothing authentic about this place. If you want to eat pretentious food, that is flavorless, and over-priced that makes you sick to boot, this is your place! On top of all this, the waiters that brought out the food and described it to with thick Hispanic accents refused to reciprocate in Spanish when I spoke to them. I believe it was fear of management. They didn't want this Mexican restaurant to be TOO Mexican. I understood this place NOT to be an 'El Torito,' however, I expected much more from all the hype. Two thumbs way down!!!!

Broken Spanish takes traditional Mexican/ Latino dishes and puts a twist on it. The food and drinks are different, interesting, and delicious.

I've been having my eye on this place for a while now. Tamales were good. Drinks were ok. \nTheir menu selection is small. \nI'm not so adventurous with my food. So I wasn't so into eating duck, rabbit etc...... \nSo it was hard to pick what we wanted to eat. We just had drinks and the tamale and decided to go eat somewhere in LA live. \n\n\nServices was awesome! He knew what he was talking about. \n\nI'll probably won't be back but if you're feeling adventurous I will def recommend this place for you.

The food is awful. The price is not worth what is served. The queso fundido is a bowl of canned tomato, the tostado has so much fire to it from the spices and peppers that it is not edible and on and on. The noise level is ridiculous, you are shouting to hear one another. The waiters are friendly, but are there to push the upsale. Sadly this menu is an epic fail. Ps...your protein choices are mostly, rabbit, snails, ox tail, chicken thigh....

The service at Broken Spanish is as good as the service was bad at Rivera. That is to say, it was great. (Rivera deserved it's demise)\n\nThe food is also great, as selected entirely by our waiter in our own, Spanish, form of Omakase. \n(Get the Pulpo)

Absolutely phenomenal!!! The food was top notch, and the service was spot on. Definitely a location to visit time and time again.

The food is fairly excellent, but the noise level basically means you need to be shouting if you want to communicate with someone. Inevitably, a table gets loud, and the tables around it get loud as well trying to be able to hear themselves...yeah.

I have not had service this excellent in a restaurant in L.A. for years. My friend and I were truly impressed. Our waiter, Anthony, was prompt, attentive, helpful and very gregarious. The rest of the wait staff and management always had an eye on us in case we needed anything. We never, however, felt like we were being rushed out of the restaurant. That's a nice plus.\n\nThe food was wonderful. Very tasty and satisfying. The cost is a bit pricey, but this is not your average Mexican restaurant. Cocktails superb! Duck with mole sauce was quite a large serving (1/2 a duck). Make sure to ask your waiter the sizes of the various dishes...they vary quite a bit. \n\nCannot wait to go back!

If you enjoy one of kind / phenomenal food, amazing tequila and cocktails, gorgeous decor, intimate yet vibrant vibes, and an unbelievable dining experience... then Broken Spanish should be the location of your next night out. I highly highly recommend it!!!

Me Like It Too Much. must have the Chicharon Ayyyyyyaayyyaa!

I was visiting from out of town and found this place on a list of great places to eat in LA. They have fresh, fun cocktails and amazing food. Definitely get the corn tamales with whipped carnitas butter!! The flavor is amazing!! I also had the lamb tamales and Arroz con Leche. Bother were amazing. Good portions too. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere is casual. Enjoy!!

Unbelievable amount of flavor in every sip and bite :) definitely inquire about the portion sizes though. We definitely over ordered.

It was very good, bordering on excellent. We ordered more than half the menu, which for four people was too much. I really liked the octopus. It was the most tender I've ever eaten and really flavorful. The rabbit was very good. \nThe Tepache Fizz was delicious cocktail.\nThe staff was attentive, and did not rush us, and we were there over two hours. This is fine dining that can be expensive after a lot of wine and cocktails, but really doesn't have to be pricey if you lay off the booze. They did have some nice wines though.

As a business traveller, I am always looking for great restaurants to try in the cities I visit. Los Angeles has no shortage of great places to eat, but I have to say that Broken Spanish is a cut above most! It's two blocks from my hotel (JW Marriott) and was bustling on a Thursday night. We made an 8:45pm reservation but had to wait an extra 20 minutes for the table to open up. The manager on duty that night was very apologetic and provided complimentary margaritas and appetizers for us (THANKS!)\n\nThe food is served family style, which means be prepared to share lots of different, inventive dishes. Each of the appetizers we tried amazed my party and I with the complexity of the flavors, the right amount of 'kick' to the spices, and the presentation. All of the dishes were best served with the house-made blue corn tortillas, which are pretty fantastic just on their own!\n\nAll in all, it was a wonderful experience and great menu. I can't wait to be back in LA so I can visit it again!

The food was decent but overpriced. The birria was solid but really no different than the mom and pop place down the street, but twice the price. The flan was small and was easily overpowered by the garnish. I get the festive environment but I spent the dinner Screaming to be heard. Overall, Mercado covers the same ground and more effectively.

A go-to every time I think of dinner. From the drinks to the food to the service, I can't complain. Thank You

Every dish was a unique take on traditional Spanish cuisine. LOVED IT!! I recommend ordering tapas style and let everyone indulge ... can't wait to return.

Food was outstanding and very creative. The chef really puts his heart into the menu.

Delicious food! Mexican cuisine with a pleasant twist!

My coworkers and I found this place on a business trip and made reservations. We were seated about half an hour after our reservation time, but no biggie. It wasn't clear after looking online that this was a small plates/sharing menu. Again, no problem. A plus if anything! We ordered so many small plates to share among three people, and we loved each and every one. The tostada, the quesadilla, the pulpo, the spinach tamale, the veal... All of it was fantastic, and we all left with full tummys. The cocktails looked super yummy, although I ordered some type of wheat beer. The atmosphere is great... We were from North Carolina, so this felt like a super 'LA-vibe', eclectic spot, and was beautiful on the inside. I was super satisfied with the decision.

We had a reservation and waited 35 minutes before we were seated. Ridiculous. But once we got past this, our waiter was on point, knew exactly what he was talking about. The food was delicious and desserts were amazing.

Great addition to the LA food scene. Delicious, innovative Mexican food using

Fire alarm went off multiple times during the meal. Hot dishes were not available until 1.5 hrs into the meal but we were not told of this until seated and drinks were ordered. No discounts or comps were offered dispite the inconvenience, only an apology from the staff. Food was not bad, but disappointing dining experience.

Amazing!! Food, atmosphere and service were outstanding

Must try food was so delicious and the drinks were just as good.

Loved our first experience at Broken Spanish, which my son recommended as a good and convenient walk from the Metro and a concert at LA Live. Interesting menu, friendly and informative service, great Mexican beer offerings. Only negative was seeing on the menu that 3% could be deleted upon request if patrons don't want to help pay for employee health insurance. That meant I could've (but didn't want to) shave off less than $2 from my bill. I not only find the opt-out wording on the menu deeply offensive to employees, it also makes me nauseous just to thinking about eating food cooked and served by workers lacking quality health care because their employer lets customers choose not to fund health insurance.

Also I didn't appreciate the 2 extra service charges/taxes they add to your bill!

Long story short. It was our 10 year anniversary. They had champagne waiting at the table. Service was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable, but our main course was delayed quit a bit. Food was excellent. Best meal I've had in a long time. Really loved it and they made us both feel very special.

This is a tapas-style place where the food is shared. Every course was brilliant and wonderful, but the best were the lamb neck tamale and the chorizo octopus. Service was excellent. We'll definitely go there again. It's very close to Staples Center.

Once we were seated, our server welcomed us and I was highly looking forward for the dining experience. Our server never came back to take our order of drinks and food. She passed by many times and not acknowledge our table. We had to get other employees' attention to receive what we wanted. Due to the lack of customer service, our dinning experience wasn't pleasant. The food was delicious and amazing. I will recommend this place for the food.\n We were done with our food and still not received any customer service. The server seem to care about us once she saw us get up and walk towards the entrance. I understand a restaurant can get busy and servers may get exhausted. However, to not come by at all during our dinning or apologize it is unfair for the client. I'm glad the gentleman who talked to my boyfriend was a good listener and attentive as to what we went through.

The food is creative and very good. The service was excellent. The tables are a little small for shared plates and it was difficult to have a conversation due to the noise level.

Great service and cocktails were excellent. Loved their tequila and appetizers. It was an amazing dining experience.

Lovely decor, tamales are awesome. Not a big fan of the rabbit being served in cellophane instead of decent crockery, we both thought that was not needed for a better presentation. Extremely bad in acoustics, was hard to hear the person across from me. Service impeccable.

Food was fantastic and our waiter Anthony was wonderful. He started with 'I know the menu very well so I'm happy to help you find the right dishes' and wow was he correct. Perfect combination of food and service. We got the whole sea bass which was a huge win. \n\nThe only downside is the staples center parking but they have easy $5 valet so it's not a big deal. \n\nGo!

Service was so terrible that we got up and left. Such a shame because we've heard such great things about Broken Spanish. Doubtful we ever visit again. #brokenservice

What an amazing find to be able to catch an outstanding meal at Broken Spanish just before a Kings win at Staples Center! Ray Garcia has outdone himself at creating haute cuisine in the heart of the vibrant urban environment that is Flower Street. We had the chille relleno, mushrooms and split the red snapper (perfectly fileted for us at the table). Each dish was tasty, perfectly seasoned and oh so creative. The wine list was varied and very interesting---from Languedocs to Mosels to Spanish cabernet and a French red from Roussillon. I will recommend to friends for sure.

Love the food!!! Very pleasant experience from the decor, the food and the service! The Abuelita dessert and the mango/passion fruit dessert were to die for :) and the other dishes as well!!! I will be back! The location is also great - just across from Staples! And don't forget to visit B.S. Taqueria - and get the churros!!!! Best outside of Mexico (and many IN Mexico can not compete!!!)

Great sharing plates, food was delicious , service was an A plus.

Really good cocktails and delicious appetizers. Enjoyed the paloma and aztec to start. The scallop crudo was delightful and I highly recommend the lamb neck tamal and beet pibil. I wish I would have stuck with the smaller plates and skipped the duck with mole sauce. The only truly disappointing dish was the chile mango dessert--the habanero was too overpowering for the end of the meal for me. My mouth was on fire and I don't know where I would have been if I didn't have the arroz con leche to neutralize it. I recommend this for a fun night out for good food and good drinks.

First time at this location, wanted something 'Mexican-Style' in downtown L.A. and really enjoyed the experience. The waiter was very helpful and made a few suggestions... here are some of the things we tried. \nDrinks - Tepache Fizz was very good and the mug also brought back some memories. Cazuela was also very good and liked the cazuela-style dish which was served in. It was obvious at this point that they know how to make their drinks, would recommend.\nWe had the Queso Fundido and Frijoles for Botanas with some tortillas. The tortillas are handmade and delicious. Elevated the taste of the Queso Fundido and Frijoles. Really enjoyed the taste of these two dishes. Then we ordered the Quesadilla from Entradas and was very delicious as well. From Platos Principales we ordered the Rabbit, Chicharron and Cabeza. My friend had the Rabbit and it was very well cooked and seasoned. The Cabeza was very well cooked, they actually bought in the lambs head with the dish, the meat was very tender and delicious. The Chicharron was very deliciuos as well, served over the Garlic Mojo... oh my gosh, tender and easy to enjoy the taste, it was one that I enjoyed the most, my favorite of the 3. Then came the Desert. We ordered the Abuelita Hot Chocolate (it was a must) and the Chile Mango... OH MY... strongly recommend both. The Abuelita Hot Chocolate served with a tasty Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream and Abuelita Hot Chocolate Broth served on top when they bring it to you... I am pretty sure it has more to that but it was good. The Chile Mango was outstanding, my favorite, the habanero mix with the fruit, was soo good. \nThe atmosphere was very upbeat and bar scene was attractive. Would recommend to friends.

While the food was good it was a very limited menu for entrees. They do have some very unique specialty items but if you are not adventurous you would have a hard time ordering your main course.

We had the queso fundido, oxtail quesadilla, and chochoyotes to start. Then we shared the Red Snapper as an entree. It was all good but I wouldn't say this is a great restaurant.

Had reservations and waited for an hour. Still did not get a table. Ended up eating at the bar. But they felt bad and gave us a discount without us asking for it.

Overall the food was innovative and delicious, sans some over steamed/rubbery 'artisan' tortillas we probably should have sent back.\n\nService however was almost non-existent, leaving the back waiter/busses to field many of our requests and the noise level on the patio area is crazy loud.

Food is great. Lamb neck, queso fundido and the mango dessert are special.

I had a wonderful time! The server and food were fabulous! I will definitely come again!

My daughter recommended Broken Spanish. I was looking for something in DTLA to bring visiting colleagues too. I couldn't be more pleased with the excellent service, our waiter gave us a history of the restaurant and chef, made recommendations, and was attentive without being overbearing. The food was exquisite, best tamales I've ever had, including my mom's! Sorry mom. Definitely recommend it, it was a bit pricey but worth every cent!

The best Mexican inspired meal we ever had. Luis, our waiter, was amazing and made great suggestions.

Quite an interesting dinner experience. I loved the décor and the blue corn handmade tortillas. The menu does not give much detail about how the food will be prepared and presented, it merely provides the ingredients and sides to be provided on the plate with that item. When asking the waiter about the dinner menu items, not much additional explanation is provided - I guess he thought that because I was Mexican /hispanic looking that I would have know what to expect, that was not the case. What I ordered was not what I expected to receive at all.

The food and service were very good and very well executed. Noise level in the back room was intolerable. We requested a table in the main dining room hoping for a better experience. Conditions were better but still too loud for a enjoyable experience

Great sharing menu. Awesome cocktail list. Tremendous value. The maître d, Brian, could not have been more warm and welcoming. I really enjoyed this gem!

But I didn't and cannot think of a reason to go back. Hard to pin-point exactly why. Hostess and bus-persons very friendly. Waiter (even when we were only two of 10 people in the restaurant) distracted and not attentive. I put that down to him having too many tables to take care of. Menu is full of surprises, but its hard to construct a 'meal' if you really don't want to share. We are so over tapas and sharing. Lots of things for vegetarians which you wouldn't guess from the web menu. The wine list is bizarre but well priced (for bottles) if you could only find something from Baja that might be sort of like a Rioja. Or an oaky white wine. And, oh...just try reading that 10 point type in dim light. And, no we don't have de-caf coffee. I guess what they need is an 'ambassador'...someone who really goes in depth to make you welcome, explain the dishes (menu doesn't do that well), helps you construct an interesting meal. In some spots it might be your waiter. Not here.

A friend and I went for what we'd hoped to be a dinner where we could catch up. On a Monday night, we did not expect a packed, deafening room. It was miserable. It was so loud, we had a difficult time communicating with our server. The only saving grace was the duck with mole and persimmons (although the persimmons were not ripe). It was delicious.

Broken Spanish prices and markets itself as a high-ish end restaurant, but ultimately fails to deliver on that promise.\n\nFrom over-seasoned, to the just plain disappointing, the menu has barely a highlight.\n\nOur waiting staff were helpful and knowledgeable, able to assist with our menu and drinks choices, even allowing us to move table so as to be away from the main entrance / exit to the restaurant. Much appreciated.

Another great disappointment, especially in this restaurant. Who's rating these restaurant's? \n\nI grow up in the Boyle Heights area (East L.A) lived now in Marina Del Rey area I look forward to every Sunday when I go visit my mother and the surrounding restaurants for some real good tasting Mexican food. The aroma you get from the small restaurants it's like been at your mother's kitchen. \n\nSo, when I heard of the Broken Spanish and read the menu it aroused my curiosity how the chef could convert some of traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist. Like I said great disappointment, we ordered the following dishes:\n\n(1) Camote -Sweet potato, Pig Tail, Trompa, Chile de Arbol, Verjus - the camote was burned , where's the Pig Tail?, (was like a needle in the hay stack) the chile sauce and veggies no taste\n\n(2) Chile Rellano - no taste at all. \n\n(3) Salt Cod in a spicing and salty tomato sauce with cheese was the best dish of all - you could taste the individual ingredients, the dish was very tasty, great aroma and great presentation. \n\n(4) The tortillas no taste just a pretty color.\n\n(5) Arroz Con Leche - rice was over cooked (had a sightly burn taste) too mushy too much liquid. Great presentation with the dried fruit.\n\nit's great disappointment to our Mexican Food Culture, this food was aimed to the foodies, tourist and gringos with no taste. The chef was not on top of these dishes, he missed the taste!!!!!!!\n\nOne thing I can say the food presentation was great, 'they say we eat with our eyes' but they forgot the taste!!!!!!!!! \n\nChef's add your modern twist to traditional dishes but don't forget the savory taste!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nTHIS WAS NOT GOOD MEXICAN FOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nWill not return again or recommend the BROKEN SPANISH.

The food was outstanding ! The octopus was superb, as was the Fundido with the bacalao and quesillo. Need to come back to savor more the various offerings on the menu. \n\nThe tequila and mescal list amazing. The list was extensive with a wide range of artisanal brands and types.

The hostess and server were prefect -- your team is on their game. MY only issue -- a little loud to this late 50's kid but would come back -- no problem.

Delicious, and exelent service.

I've been wanting to go to Broken Spanish for a while. We had a 9pm reservation and we weren't seated until almost 9:45 which was not a good way to start the night, there was no room at the bar either. They did however send out a complimentary appetizer which was much appreciated. The service was good but very slow. The food, which is the most important part, was overall very very good. This is the sort of place that I highly recommend letting the waiter do most of the ordering for you (which is goes against my nature completely). I recognized a lot of the more traditional dishes so ordered a few of them, in turn I think we missed out on some of their staple dishes. The lamb neck enchiladas are an absolute must and beware of he chicahrron- it is delicious but full on.

Food was amazing, but they sat me 30 min later than my reservation time...\nI understand it's a new restaurant on a Friday, but it was tough since I had an out of town guest.\nThey gave us a free appetizer and apologized, which was a good practice.

Having dined at Rivera the 4+star restaurant formerly in this space and reading\nthe reviews of Broken Spanish, I had high hopes. Unfortunately on this weekday\nnight it was a disappointment. It started with the hostess seating me in the least \ndesirable table in an empty dining room, it was 5:30. The food, while tasty felt\nlike good ideas that seemed to need more thought and better execution.\nMaybe I ordered the wrong things, a fois gra appetizer & sous vide pork belly\nas the main course.

The experience at Broken Egg was just what we needed to impress a client. The setting is rather modern, but they have just the right authentic touches (i.e., pottery serving dishes, crochet doilies under centerpieces, membrillo candy by the door, etc.). The food was unlike what is offered elsewhere and we liked everything we ordered. I was worried for a moment when the client requested that the queso fundido not have bacalao (cod) and was told that it only came that way. However reluctantly, we ordered any way and the client liked it so much that we ended up getting a second order. The artisanal blue corn tortillas are to die for!

Was seated 30+ min late for our reservation. Our waiter didn't come over for another 10-15 min and proceeded to forget about us multiple times. Even when we asked for the check because we had to leave for a show he took 5-10 min to come back with the check. The good runners and busers were excellent and very attentive. Food saved the day. All we had was top notch!

My family and I went in last Sunday for my wife's birthday. It was such a great experience, and I would definitely recommend others to try out Broken Spanish! We order different starters and the Chicharron as a main plate. We left more than satisfied. Thank you for such a lovely experience Ray Garcia.

Very much enjoyed the novel combinations of Mexican standbys - tostadas with incredible vegetables (and spice!), quesadilla with oxtail, scallop crudo with apple, tamale with lamb neck. The food is very, very interesting. I am a curious person when it comes to cocktails, but think the Mescal-based Negroni was a bit of a stretch. My husband said it tasted like burned plastic and I could not disagree. We also went on a chilly night and our window side table was freezing. Though they did readily move us, felt like we were not given a great table and the restaurant was only 3/4s full on a Sunday night. As far as service goes, they were awfully nice and the servers explained the complex dishes very thoroughly.

Great service from the moment we walked in the door.\nI had noted on my reservation that I was Vegan and our wonderful server\npointed out the Vegan items on the menu without me having to even ask.\nThe manager came over and checked in.\nOur food arrived in a timely manner as we were making a mad dash to a Laker game.\nEverything Vegan and non that we ordered was superb!!

Found Broken Spanish on a list of best restaurants in L.A., so we tried it out for my birthday. The lamb neck tamales and oxtail quesadillas are must-haves. Cocktails are delicious with the right amount of alcohol. \n\nThe manager Danielle went above-and-beyond to recommended popular dishes and drinks that would make our first time there memorable. Plus, she checked up on us so many times, I lost count. Also, we told her it was my birthday and she surprised us with a next level desert that looked so delicate and refined -- and tasted out of this world. \n\nIt's elevated Spanish food with a nice spicy kick. Definitely try this downtown L.A. eatery.

Food was uniquely delicious, waiter was difficult to understand. Overall experience was good.

Let me summarize by saying service was excellent and the drinks were great but I wasn't blown away by the food. We ordered several items on the menu and maybe the best was the snapper. The duck was very bland. Overall good experience but I'm not sure if their food would call me back in!

This place was fantastic. Loved the food. Really inventive take on Mexican. Drinks were delicious. I had a pims drink I loved. Server was really knowledgable and nice but service was a bit slow.

Broken Spanish exceeded all of our expectations. From the spot on service to the wine list to the inventive and unique technique and flavors in every dish, this is one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles!

I cannot say enough good things about Broken Spanish. There is a true dichotomy between the food served here and the food served at El Cholo nearly directly across the street.\n\nThe housemade corn tortillas are tender, warm, and delicious with the refried lentils in lieu of beans. The lentils have the same savory, creamy texture highlighted with a touch of cotija cheese atop for some tang. Spread on those fine corn tortillas, which can be seen being made in the kitchen from Flower Street, is delightful.\n\nBoth members of my party opted for the Lamb Neck tamales, which again were outstanding. The masa was delicious, slightly crisped and though the portion was not extreme I left sated. A great meal all around highlighted with a great beer from a craft brewery in Tijuana, which was another treat for the night.\n\nThe wine-by-the-glass menu is sparse and pricey but the Pinot Noir was delicious.

Went on a Tues. and my wife and I who are foodies were totally satisfied with our dishes. They were well balanced with sweet and salt, hot and spicy. If you like every dish to be right on the edge, you'll love Broken Spanish. It's the kind of spice that almost has you scratching your head, but not quite. Like I said the heat is just right. I especially liked the cocks comb and the snoot dish, Its a really good soft but crunchy texture. The scallops in serrano, apple, onion, vinaigrette with very small apple squares . You must go and try for yourself. It's very different than your run of the mill spanish restaurant. We're going back next Tuesday to give it another shot just to see if they are consistant..

Maybe go in a few months after they get their act together. The food is very good but the the overall experience was terrible. The heat doesn't work in one part of the restaurant, they get confused with orders, and they don't understand how to time the dishes. Expect to sit around for 5-15 minutes between finishing one dish and the next plate arriving. (literally 2 tacos, the 4 of us eat them within 5 min, 20 minutes later green beans, we eat them in 5 miuntes, 20 minutes later, etc.) I am all for a leisurely meal, but it was very annoying.

After my experience at this place I felt compelled to write this review. 15 mins after being seated, service staff came over and asked if we wanted something to drink. I asked for the wine list and water. I also explained we were going to the basketball game so we would order quickly. After another 5 mins menus appeared but with no water. I quickly ordered a bottle of wine in the $100 range. I explained to the waiter since it was our 1st time here could you tell us about some of the dishes and approx how many to order per person. He told me that everything was good and just to order what I wanted. He provided ZERO help or guidance. We ordered anyway. I than asked where the wine and water was. He told me someone else was looking for the wine. With that he disappeared. 10 mins later someone else appears with a bottle of wine and tells me that they are out of the wine we ordered but this is very similar. Frustration has set in as it has been over 25 mins and we just have water. I agree to the wine. She than leaves with the bottle and comes back 10 mins later with the wine already decanted and no bottle. I have never seen that before. Food finally comes. All average and too many dishes at the suggestion or lack there of from the waiter. No one came over to ask how is everything or to even refill our water glasses. The whole restaurant was totally overwhelmed and under-trained. Finally get anyone's attention for check. Another 5 mins goes by and it arrives. The wine that they said is similar to the wine I had ordered was $295. No where close to similar. I do not even know if that was the wine we received because they did not decant it at the table. Called over our waiter to inquire and he informed me that that was not his issue that someone else handled that. I asked to have them come over. Nobody shows after another another 10 mins. This was one of the worst dinning experiences I have had in LA. Too many places for good food and good service to be swindled.

Food was a bit spicy and didn't expect it. Small portions.

The food here is insanely good. If I said that once, I said it ten time during dinner. Every course was great. Attention to quality is noteworthy.

Second time in the past several months and it just keeps getting better. The food and drinks are only enhanced by the fantastic and gracious service, from bar to waitstaff to back waiters. Chef Garcia is knocking it out of the park with this one. Only missed the jamaica tacos this time (seasonality) but enjoyed some new treats in it's place. The green cocktail is a favorite as is the fish! Going to have to try the taqueria...if I could stop coming here!

This place is fantastic. Great selection of tequil and delicious food across the board. Ive been here twice and everything has been pretty good. Great drinks too! Also ask for a spicy margarita, besides the signature drinks, these are great!

Great drinks. Great food...favorite was the goat cheese tamale. One tostada was extremely hot, so hot that it ruined the last two dishes. We will come again!

Food was the highlight.\nGet the CHICHARRON\nTortilla with refried lentils, green beans with poached egg and oxtail quesadilla were all good. \nWill be back to try more of the cocktails and dishes.

If you want over-priced garbage, go there. Very expensive, limited menu. Imagine spreading some chili sauce to a couple of pieces of cardboard...that's the enchiladas for ya. Moving on to dessert...we ordered flan...WTF? The flan was not visible on the large platter; the spoon was larger than the flan. Drinks were OK, except for the mojito; it was awful.\nListen to me, run away from this place!

Great food. Great cocktails.

Balanced menu. The dishes tasted too similar, albeit good. Service was decent, although took 10 minutes for tortillas. May check it out again in a few months, nothing to rush back to tomorrow night.

Great food and atmosphere! Our server Johnny extended a warm welcome to us and explained the concept/menu very well. He knew the menu inside and out. We ordered all of his recommendations and loved all of them except for one. \n\nAll the savory dishes we enjoyed included the tostada, chile relleno, and rebanada (sweet bread with foie gras butter) to start with, followed by the moronga (blood sausage) and then the chicharron. We enjoyed all of them, but my three favorites were the tostada, chile relleno and rebanada. The dish I wouldn't order again was the rabbit - not a fan of the flavor at all. \n\nWe ordered three desserts: flan, apple empanada and arroz con leche. Of the three, the goat's milk flan was my absolute favorite. Thanks for the hospitality and delicious food!

An upscale and modern take on Mexican flavors as well as innovative new dishes makes Broken Spanish a restaurant worth trying. And remember to leave room for dessert!

The service and the food is just impeccable. The service is by far the best.

Great menu. I really like the menu, including the cocktails and wine list. The carnitas are amazing.

Tapas style eatery. Great small plates.. a bit on the pricey side. Look forward to going back and having drinks at their lively bar.

Drinks are amazing, food is okay, service was okay.

Stand out new restaurant, Broken Spanish is a gem. The selection is sure to please everyone, from vegan to meat eaters. I love the tortillas with chorizo fat butter and the pea mash on crostini was fantastic! There is so much more I need to come back to try. This will be a go to place for great cocktails and exciting new food. I want to seat at the counter next as I enjoy interacting with the chefs. Nothing is broken here not even my wallet!

Husband and I showed up at our reservation time of 8:30pm and were notified there was a bit of a wait and were personally led to the bar - we sipped on a drink each and people watched. I got the Saint Patron which was a twist on the classic Whiskey Sour, including bitters, egg white and some Ancho - served in a neat cup, delicious, creamy and with the nice Bourbon heat to round it out. My husband got a drink that was served with mini ice and a sprig of basil flower, also very nice. We were led to our seat under a charming assortment of clay? lamps at about 9:15pm - the bar gave us great people-watching opportunities and the bartenders didn't give us any pressure at all. \n\nWe had the pan dulce with foie gras (served thick-sliced with sea salt, so luxurious but not too heavily sweet), oxtail quesadilla (presented very well with generous oxtail stew taste), lamb neck tamale (served in a little cast iron, rich taste again), the cabeza!! (looks really big an intimidating, but the cheek, brain, tongue - everything was uniquely textured but also very rich and well spiced. Our order may have bothered the couple next to us but we enjoyed it thoroughly!), and the Chile Mango panna cotta. \n\nService was impeccable and there was not a long wait for food once the first plate came - even though the place was bustling, a dropped fork vanished and was replaced quickly with a new one by a different service person, service was always smiling and polite and 'invisible' so we never felt hurried. We had an exceptional experience here and will be sure to return and show our friends this place whenever they visit from out of state!

Wow - great food in an atmosphere that is exactly what I want in a Mexican restaurant. The space is modern but traditional at the same time, not too clubby but with nice finishes. The food is amazing, elevated traditional cuisine with really thoughtful ingredients and flavors. Great cocktail list too - many mezcal and bourbon drinks but some really standout tequila items as well; my favorite was basically green juice with lemon, ginger, elderflower and tequila. My server was really welcoming and knowledgeable, and all the staff was friendly. $5 valet right out front makes it an easy spot to return to.

We were seated immediately and I told the waitress what time we needed to be out. The service was excellent and, because it was, we had a relaxed meal and still left on time. The food was extremely inventive and tasty, the cocktails excellent and the arroz con leche with blackberries dessert was wonderful. The venue is casual but well designed and we look forward to returning when going to the theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Beautiful ambiance that was homey yet sophisticated. Candles and fabric doilies on the table made you feel warm and cozy- and overall place was also very modern/clean with unique decor. Amazing menu -- everything was delicious. We did Esquites (to start, corn dish), then shared an enchilada and tamale. All winners. They constantly filled your water glasses with the most beautiful spanish pitchers! And dessert of apple pie was GREAT- get that. Coffee was also delish. Service was great, and presentation of food was thoughtful/beautiful. Highly recommend.

Everything we had was delicious but would recommend definitely the enchiladas, by far the more delicious thing we had. So fresh! We also had tortillas with lentils and the sweet potato with pig tail and other stuff. Last one was unexpectedly spicy but a gradual heat that doesn't hit you until you are done with the sweet and savory flavors from the sweet potato and the pig. Cocktails were delicious too! A little on the pricey side but perfect for a special night out. We were a little underdressed but the staff made us feel very welcome. Definitely recommended.

All five of us were very happy with everything we ordered. The plates were small, so we ordered lots of things and everything was excellent.

One of the most enjoyable meals I've had in a very long time.

If you live in Los Angeles, you've heard about Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria by now. I am always a bit skeptical of restaurants that have a huge amount of hype around them because they are often annoyingly hip, can't live up to their reputation or fit snuggly within the formula that makes for the momentary shine and quick burnout that we see often in LA.\n\nBroken Spanish is a true gem and the type of restaurant (and staff) that you actually want to fight for to make sure that they will be around for years to come. The food was great, as expected from the hype, but was far better than expected...exploratory, inventive AND amazing. The space is beautiful and offers endless amounts of inspiration that will have you strategizing a breezeblock installation in your own home. The staff is well curated and diverse in most every way. While they are attractive and stylish enough to adopt the aggravating arrogance that is common in the foodie industry, everyone that we encountered was knowledgeable, kind, helpful, pleasant, funny and SWEET! Above and beyond the hype, the great food and the beautiful environment, what I was left with was the comfort that the staff provided with their warmth and hospitality. Go there.

Most of the dishes taste sour. Very Peruvian, but it isn't Peruvian food. The cocktail were okay, but nothing great.

We had an amazing experience at broken Spanish. The staff, the food, the ambiance. Everything was truly great.

A friend and I grabbed dinner at Broken Spanish on Saturday night. Overall, it was an A-OK experience. The waiter was great and really attentive. The food was good, but a little too exotic for my taste. I wish I would have paid more attention to the menu before booking the reservation. I am slowly starting to branch out and try more and more exotic food, but the majority of the items on their menu are pretty out there. If that's your thing, you'll probably love it. For my friend and I, we went with the turkey leg and it was good, but it was a turkey leg. The best thing we had was the queso fundido, definitely try that out. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, they do not give you chips so you have to order a side of tortillas. Overall, this place is pricey and just not my cup of team in terms of food/drink. The cocktails were really interesting, but mostly tequila and bourbon based, I'm a vodka girl so was a little confused on what to order. My tip - check out the menu before dining, it's limited and pretty exotic. If the items sound like your style then check them out! Make sure to request a table, not at the 'sushi' bar equivalent. They tried to seat me at this counter type situation, but I had them move me. It is expensive to be at a 'sushi' bar - when it's not even sushi so I do not know what you'd be watching!

Great replacement for Rivera space. Friendly service explaining the various dishes on the menu.

The service at Broken Spanish was top notch. The entire staff was so attentive the whole meal and very knowledgable about the menu. They really operated as a team and it showed. Our waiter was Robert who was fantastic and made several really helpful recommendations about food choices. \n\nThe menu offers great selections for people who appreciate some adventure. Note to lamb lovers -- the lamb tamale was delicious (get it!) and the lamb cabeza is a must try just for the experience. Go all the way with it! \n\nBroken Spanish is just around the corner from Staples Center so I highly recommend you add this to your list of places to check out when you're looking for a great meal before an event or when you're in the area. You'll want to come back!

The dishes were creative and flavorful, but also quite rich. The portion sizes are too small given the prices charged. The dining area is pleasant particularly with the floor to ceiling sliding windows. Glad I tried it, but in no rush to return given all of the other great downtown dining options available.

The service and food were amazing. I was very impressed. The drink list was also quite unique. The overall experience was very satisfying and I will definitely be back!

First restaurant I've been to in a while that actually, totally, fundementally blew me away. Original menu. Flavors were all incredible and varied. Every single thing we ordered was on point. From the tortillas to the roasted tomatoes to the whipped lentils to the whole snapper to the roast pork. Oh my dear, the pork. This place will soon be impossible to get into. Go now.

The restaurant is amazing!! The service is incredible -- from the moment the hostess calls to confirm your reservation to the server telling you about the drinks and specials to the bussers making sure your table is clean and ready for the next course. And, on top of everything, the food is delicious!!! My friends and I loved every moment.\n\nAnd, I have to say that Danielle is wonderful! She's one of the best hostesses I've ever met - very welcoming on the phone and continues to be so when we got to the restaurant. Every other restaurant should take notes from Broken Spanish (especially this rib place in Studio City).

I was sad that my beloved Rivera, formerly in this location, is no more. However this chef is a worthy successor and I am impressed with his skills, his Chicano ness and his unwillingness to compromise with bland standards of whAt Mexican food should be. Creative tasty and Chicano is what I would say about this place. The tamales speak to a familiarity with grandmas techniques but the farm to table weirdness is pure Chicano la. I love this place and can't wait to return

Chicharon and horchata ice cream: delicious. The service was A+ amazing.

All the servers and staff as a whole were incredibly attentive and made wonderful suggestions for food and wine. Would highly recommend following advice!

We started at the bar with delicious drinks from their amazing mixologist, my favorite was the Green On to dinner in the very comfortable dining room with street views. All dishes are to be shared, so order a lot! Our favorites were the Esquites, Chile Relleno and Red Snapper.\nOne block walk to Staples Center!

Delicious but higher up the price range. My date and I shared one drink, lamb's neck tamales, oxtail quesadilla, and chicharron and the total (incl tip) was $120. Definitely a special occasion place. Waiters were attentive; food was quick. And I have to say again that it was deeeelicious. Not sure how a vegetarian would fare here though.

When I made a reservation online, I asked the restaurant to prepare a rose because I was bringing a girl, who I liked. On the day, the girl told me that she had a friend coming as well. I was nervous because it would be embarrassed if the waiter brought a rose to the girl. We went to the restaurant and they arranged a larger table for us. We sat down and looked at the menu. Finally, a guy came to our table with two roses. He handed one to each of the girl. I was kind of disappointed because I couldn't say much when there is an extra girl here. I'm glad that the restaurant was being considerate and brought a rose for the other girl as well. They were surprised and appreciated my setup. And I appreciated all the work that the restaurant did. \n\nFurther more, all service we have received was great. The waiters/waitress are being very nice and always came to us with a smile on the face. \n\nFood wise, I like the duck heart very much. The girl I like and I liked the Lamb's neck (head), while the other girl didn't take lamb. For the turkey leg, I prefer the one sold in Hollywood Studio. lol. \n\nOverall, it's a great dining experience, although not being romantic at all.

Everything we ate was fantastic. The cocktails were balanced and fresh, the wine delicious.\nThe atmosphere was delightful, although the room we were in got very noisy (quite hard to hear) once filled.\nI will absolutely be going again.