Lala's Argentine Grill
Argentinian · Los Angeles
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About Lala's Argentine Grill
At Lala's Argentine Grill, we believe that true flavors should be savored and shared. Nestled on Melrose Avenue at 7229 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, our restaurant is more than just a dining spot; it’s a gateway to authentic Argentinian culinary experiences. Since opening our doors in [year],...
At Lala's Argentine Grill, we believe that true flavors should be savored and shared. Nestled on Melrose Avenue at 7229 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, our restaurant is more than just a dining spot; it’s a gateway to authentic Argentinian culinary experiences. Since opening our doors in [year], we have been committed to bringing the rich flavors and warm hospitality of Argentina right to your table. Our menu reflects the vibrant spirit of Argentine cuisine, featuring classic dishes like asado (grilled meats) and empanadas alongside innovative twists that keep traditions alive with a contemporary twist. With 1900 glowing reviews earning us a 4.5/5 rating, we’re proud to offer various dining options that cater to every palate and occasion. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner or a lively celebration, come experience the warmth of our Argentine heritage and the exceptional flavors that define Lala's Argentine Grill.
What Customers Say About Lala's Argentine Grill
Lala's Argentine Grill is highly praised for its delicious Argentinian cuisine, friendly service, and lively atmosphere. Customers rave about the perfectly cooked steaks, flavorful chimichurri sauce, and the attentiveness of servers like Blas. It's a popular spot for celebrations and casual dining.
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Tip: Ask for Blas as your server for an amazing experience. Also, save room for dessert, especially the caramel crepes.
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Lala's Argentine Grill Los Angeles Reviews
Everything I ordered, from the salad to the flan was absolutely delicious. I didn't know salad could be so yummy. Good selection of wines too. The service is super-friendly and very accommodating. Great location too. Perfect place to have dinner then walk to the Groundlings!
My weak point is argentine cuisine to be fair, but even then this was amazing. Very good high quality Argentine steak, with flavorful chimichurri sauce and mashed potatoes that were soft without being overly creamy or heavy. I didn't even have space leftover to get to the empanadas, will try them later 😅 Too satisfied.
We used to always go to another Argentine restaurant (Bossa nova) & They used to be my favorite, but they’ve gone downhill lately (unfortunately) Although. Fortunately, for us, we discovered Lala’s! We love the grilled salmon & The Dijon grilled salmon. The mashed potatoes are one of the best in the city & I love the champignon mashed potatoes (Which is like a mushroom gravy) But we even tried it once without gravy & the regular mashed potatoes are just as delicious with butter! We always get takeout and the quality is perfect. The mashed potatoes are always nice and hot even after being delivered The Portion sizes are great! I’m Including photos That are half of a dinner.
Food was delicious. We ordered the Entrana Al Ajo: skirt steak with sautéed garlic on top, fries, salad and the salmon plate with mashed potatoes and salad. They also gave us bread with their famous chimichurri sauce which went perfectly with the skirt steak and salmon. Also pet friendly! We brought our big doggie and sat in the covered patio. I would come back!
I came here on a Thursday evening with 3 friends to celebrate one of their birthdays and it was an10/10 experience. We tried the empanadas de carne, bife encebollado (twice), milanesa, and gaucho. Everything was cooked to perfection. The cuts of meats were well-selected, like steakhouse-level good. Service was fast and professional. Definitely a must-try restaurant.
You don’t often see an Argentine restaurant in LA. The other place I liked was in the Valley called Corriantes 348 in Tarzana. Another one called Carlitos Gardel in Fairfax district. Finally I get to try this popular place! I was craving Bife de Chirizo and they had exactly that in their lunch special for $17.95! The menu said lunch special comes with 1 sides but it turns out you can select a carb rice, mashed potato or fries - and a sides. Even better! The location is in the vibrant part of Melrose. I went to a quasi-holiday, so traffic was light. I was able to find parking on street right away. I imagine it won’t be as easy other days. They offer you indoor or outdoor seating. Today being a nice summer day, everyone is seated ‘outdoors’ patio but shaded area. It was nice. I small item I noted is the tip % on the machine is computed against the after tax bill. Not sure if that’s a glitch. I hope they set it to be based on food bill only as is the norm. I’ll try out the Happy Hours days next time!
Blas was seriously the best. So professional, super friendly, and kept checking in on us the whole night to make sure we had everything we needed. You could really tell he cared, and that made such a difference. Thanks to him, we had an amazing time celebrating birthday with friends and family. It honestly couldn’t have gone better. The food was amazing as usual. And huge thanks for the drink recommendations too. They paired so well with the meal and made everything feel extra special. Can’t wait to come back. Blas, you made our night! Thank you so much.
Wow! Been here many times and never bothered to give it a review. It was closed for a long time for remodeling and just recently reopened. So glad it did! The atmosphere is so nice and the food is outrageously good!! Don't fill up on the bread and chimichuri - leave room for the best provoleta (cheese!) and champignons (mushrooms). My favorite entree is the skirt steak with the mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes. And don't forget dessert!! Love this place don't miss it! They also have an amazing staff that doesn't forget about you and are very attentive.
Everything sounds delicious! Everything looks delicious! Everything taste delicious! Definitely coming back to try more! Great service. Waiters frequently checked on us and refilled our drinks. Everyone one was super friendly. We went around noon on a Saturday and it was empty. It started getting crowded around 2pm
Great little spot when you want some steak, don't feel like being all dressed up or spend $50+ per plate. The dishes were great, we went with the Loala' filet mignon dish and thr skirt steak one. Very tasty, nice sides. Wait staff was attentive, helpful a d friendly. A fun spot for dinner.
Glad to see this place finally reopened so I had to come back and check it out. Food was still good, though not as good as it used to be before the renovation. Particularly the mushroom sauce that I used to love. The texture and taste weren't the same, more watery and bland this time. Hopefully it will all come back coz I missed this place. Servers were very nice and kept checking on us though.
I would rate my experience at Lala’s between a 3.5 and 4. The meal itself was good. We shared two sides and a meat platter, as per the special. I do wish there was a bit more flavoring on the steaks and chicken. I thought the sausage was excellent. As for the sides, the spinach could’ve been spiced a bit more, but I found the pepper really nice. The portion was very generous! When we first arrived, before even sitting down, we inquired if there were gluten free options. The host was very insistent there were, and that we could order the special platter (which was assorted meat + two sides), and pick from a few sides they highlighted as safe. Our server was aware of this, and said we could order the special platter and choose two of the gluten free sides. Based on this information, we decided to eat at Lala’s and ordered exactly what they deemed as safe sides to go with the special platter requirements. When the bill came out, we were charged for the special platter AND the sides, even though the deal was “Assorted Meat + 2 Sides”. A manager(?) came out and tried to argue with us that we had to pay for the sides because “you can only choose fries as a side” even though it didn’t say that anywhere on the menu, that wasn’t the information the host or the server gave us BEFORE sitting down, and there was no way I could order fries because they weren’t gluten free. I would’ve chosen to eat elsewhere if that was the case. The difference was $1.50 between the spinach and the fries, but he tried to charge us $6.50 TWICE for both the spinach and the pepper, even though we never even got anything else as a side. It put a sour taste on the overall experience. I will say, our server did eventually help straighten out the confusion, and we paid for what we were initially promised. It’s sad that an otherwise nice meal had to suffer due to miscommunication, and some less than kind service from an individual.
This restaurant experience was a bit of a mess, mostly relating to our server. He was very rude to us and was not helpful on navigating the menu or allergies at all. I have a dairy allergy and asked for no creamy mushrooms. Of course, my steak came out with creamy mushrooms, but the waiter was so rude to us, I elected to “risk it” and scrape / soak up what I could to avoid an altercation. Imagine, choosing diarrhea over interacting with our waiter! The steak was good though (save the sick stomach from dairy allergy/sensitivity). My friends had some issues too, relating to our waiters aggressive attitude and questions they asked while trying to order. I used to live by this restaurant and went there a few times in 2019/2020, cause it was a good place for a fairly priced quick meal, but, this experience was “not it” this time!
I usually have great experiences ordering from this location, but I’ve recently had two issues with undercooked chicken. Today’s order included a partially cooked chicken breast, and about a month ago I received another piece that was mostly raw. I wanted to give it another try because the food is normally very good, but this has been disappointing, especially at this price point.
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