ciudadAddress: 445 S Figueroa St Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.486.5171       

 

 

The Basics: Poco a poco este lounge/ restaurant combo joint se ha ido convirtiendo in a L.A. nightlife staple. Its cool, chic and calm atmosphere make it a great place to chillax before things get crazy on a night out in town. Lo chido de este lugar es que if you’re planning on grabbing dinner and a couple of drinks before a show, they offer a complimentary shuttle service to the nearby theaters. Not to mention that they have several hot specials, and a fabulous tapas Sunday, which is pretty much one of the best times to visit this joint.


Por si fuera poco, el servicio es bueno, the décor is simple yet marvelous, plus there are hip artistic murals that feature gorgeous modern updates to interesting retro aesthetics.

What to drink: Even though at “Ciudad” they have a fully stocked bar, they also have a wide selection of wines, sangria, even beer, and some novelty house cocktails that might be worth your while.

Their “Mo-tini” is to die for, it’s the perfect combination of a martini and a mojito, it has your choice of gin or vodka, fresh lime, and mint. Quite refreshing and strong.

They also have a “Brazilian Margarita”, a delicious and exotic spin to a classic, this one is made with cachaca, cointreau, and fresh lime.

What to eat: While they have a pretty decent full dinner menu, the way to go is with their tapas, which you can only have during their Tapas Sundays.

Their Argentine empanadas make for great starters, you get your choice of wild mushroom with warm chipotle sauce or spinach with pine nuts, raisins, manchego cheese and a spicy green sauce.

Their Deviled Eggs are also a tasty option, they have jalapeño, bacon, cilantro, and smoked paprika… you can’t go wrong with these.

And if you’re more into finger food, they have some scrumptious chicken, ham, and manchego cheese croquettes served with piquillo aioli.

While the food might be good, the best part comes at the end. There’s no better way to call it a night than by having some Chocolate Barcelona Cake. All the chocolate lovers will go bananas over this cake, but then again, this rich, dark chocolate cake with sweet crème and chocolate sauce would appeal to pretty much anyone.

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