Chelsea Parmley

This was our first time in this historic venue, and we saw Lola Young on this night .The walk down was was beautiful but not very handicap accessible since there is quite a lot of stairs. Never the less beautiful 😍 the inside has a small stage but it's very romantic feeling and intimate. It was a great show and the energy was just a great. There's an outdoor area for other shows and some seating as well.

Brittanie Adaire Hikes

This is a fun and chill place to go out. I've gone twice and the most recent time was a few weeks ago, we went for their Funky Soul Night. There is an outdoor bar and indoor bar, the dance floor is inside. The outdoor bar is surrounded by the patio, which has booths and tables and cute lights. We paid $5 to get in for the Funky Soul, not sure if there's a cover on regular nights. The dress code is casual.

Natalya B

Attended Saturday night flamenco. Really enjoyed the dancing and the explanation of the dance. Great performance and overall ambience. Friendly staff at the restaurant. We parked on the street right in front. The seemed to be other street parking options, including several in front. We came at 6pm, and the show started around 7pm. Sitting near the front is better so you can have a clear view of the dancers. Food was good. $65 pre fixe per person with the show included. Steak, chicken, salmon, seafood paella, and vegetarian paella options. We used a Groupon.

+3

Lilian Raven

This is a diamond in the rough venue, from outside it just looks regular and to get in you have to go down numerous steps, but it is worth the trip. Inside the belly of the venue is truly amazing and has so much photo op potential. Its almost like a maze, it has so many aesthetic areas. The stage is pretty neat, with the dj space behind it. The audience room is square, so you can always see the stage, no matter where you are sitting or standing, that's another great feature it has tables, booths and chairs and standing room, which is great the stage is raised so you can always see the artist. It a gem of a place, for dining and live performances. Can't wait to go again.

Brian A. Emerson

What a unique hidden gem off of Sunset Blvd. on the elbow of a Hollywood and seemingly Los Feliz. My wife got us reservations and mentioned Flamenco as she put on dancing heels…so I wasn’t sure what we were in for. She always picks the good spots and this spot did not disappoint. Historic, cozy, and familiar, we dipped right into Spain as we descended the stairs and came into the El Cid dining hall. As we ordered salmon and steak, we could hear guitars and heels percussing behind a curtain from a stage in front. Fresh spicy mago margaritas came, the curtain opened, and the clacking of castanets rumbled with rhythmic guitara. We enjoyed an evening transportation to Spain, with flavor in our mouths and flare on the stage. Definitely an experience away in the heartbeat of L.A.

+5

Diamond King

I love L shed! It has long been a hub of the creative community here in silverlake. They offer drag shows, comedy shows live bands and so much more! They have an outside patio that sits right on sunset boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles but I highly recommend going down the beautiful stairwell into the garden that makes El Cid famous for its 1970s style brunch. The alfresco dining is superbly as you're surrounded by gorgeous plants and cool statues from the 1950s. The food has something for everyone and it's a great place to go on a date, single, or with the group of friends you can't go wrong.

+7

Bonita Henson

We booked here for a birthday party of my friend. They helped us make this event memorable for us, even their staff contributed to the party. They served top class food, we are really happy to here.

David Kavin

I went to a small press comic event, which was great. The problem you l was that it was after dark and there were no lights outside to see by. I didn't know what this area is usually used for, but I would have thought that with the space rental that SOME lighting would have been provided.

Gost

Pretty venue, but there were a lot of stairs (definitely NOT wheelchair friendly), it was a bit difficult to find from where Google maps led us (the back for some reason), and the sound had some interference at first, but that was luckily resolved before the main act. Amazing and welcoming staff who definitely made the night better.

Vanessa C

Came to El Cid for the first time last night for the flamenco and dinner show! The dancers were absolutely amazing and as a flamenco student I was mesmerized by them. You can tell that this place has a lot of history and feels like you are walking into a cave in Andalusia. It’s beautiful! We brought my grandma with us and I will say that this place is definitely not handicap friendly. The bathroom stalls are super small and getting in and out of the restaurant was super challenging. Steps everywhere and there is no near by parking, not even for handicap. So keep that in mind! Food was ok, nothing to rave about but the service is wonderful and the show makes up for what they lack. A place you need to visit once in your life.

+3

Randi L Rubin

Such a versatile venue. Came here for Hot Dog once more and the atmosphere is definitely fun but it bottlenecks to get inside to the dance floor and outside. Additionally the restrooms were overflowing and the entire area was wet and no one was cleaning it up.

Keegria Banks

I was really disappointed in El Cid's O hadn't been in a few years. The menu is limited and the service was slow. The shrimp appetizer we ordered came late and cold. The show was okay but it was not as good as it use to be. It still a lovely place with a rich history. Hopefully they will improve.

+2