Pez Cantina is by former Patina Executive Chef and co-founder of Milk Ice Cream Parlor, Bret Thompson and wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez. Together they created Pez Cantina to be a sustainable Coastal Mexican-style restaurant and bar serving the freshest sea-to-land dishes in an oasis-type atmosphere. Wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, who’s family comes from Guanajuato Mexico, grew up with food and cooking as an integral part of the Ramirez household. Her dream for Pez Cantina was to bring the spirit and soul of her Mexican culinary roots to a restaurant using her husband’s skills as a professional chef. Together they realized that vision with the opening of Pez Cantina in 2014. Pez Cantina’s menu focuses on dishes from the many distinct regions
Beach-inspired decor & a coastal-theme Mexican menu keep this sleek eatery relaxed and light. Based on 981 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 258-2280
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–3 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Evelyn Diaz Reyes
This place has very delicious food and drinks. I like how much flavor everything has. The drinks are very upscale. The only complaint is some of the items are a bit small in portion for the price point. The staff is very friendly, I recently had an incident where I got a chip in my eye (yes a chip) and someone from the kitchen staff came to help me and checked in on me. I was very grateful for his assistance. So far everything I have tried has been on point, shall return.
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Peter
Came here for a business lunch and had exceptional service while sitting on the outdoor patio. The carne asada tacos were good, the guacamole and chips were great, and it’s a nice little Los Angeles view in the financial district. Would recommend and go again for the business lunch. Only thing I’d change is adding printed menus. Scanning the QR code isn’t enjoyable to most people. Very nice overall experience at apex Cantina
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Jordan Hameen
The wait staff was fantastic. The patio was warm and cozy. I enjoyed my drink and the chips and salsa were a party in my mouth!
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Natalia Postrigan
Excellent seafood and drinks. There is something for all on the menu in a broad price range, from $6 tacos to $35 main dishes. Their shrimp cocktail is delectable.
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Maya S
Came for a birthday dinner; table for 12.
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Elle Holt
First things first, Armando, our server, was so sweet. He was new, but it wasn’t overly obvious.
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Soyoung Chon
The good: the food was amazing, the drinks were strong, and the waitstaff were attentive, efficient, and courteous. We ordered the fish and shrimp tacos, margaritas, and the Moscow mule which were all perfect. Chips and guacamole were on point as well.
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Jonathan Baldwin
We stopped by for Saturday brunch. I had the burrito mojado with steak, and my wife and son shared the buttermilk chicken and waffles. The portions were huge. I will definitely stop by this place the next time I am in LA.
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Billy Taylor
The location of course being in downtown is always just a bit iffy not for safety reasons just local but the place is beautiful the food was tasty the service was amazing they were very nice very prompt kept everything refreshed water all of that and I had the chicken posole and it was delicious really really delicious the appetizers were good what more can I say this really is a place to go to after work on the weekends or just on a fun day for drinks with friends
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Beth
Our server, Jasmine was great. We sat outdoors but we’re in the end so one of us was squished into a corner in encroached by their planters.
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