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Mo-chica
(Now Closed)Peruvian Restaurant, South American Restaurant, and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Financial District, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly
82 Tips and reviews
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Doug de WetJuly 19, 2014Happy hour 7 days a week M-F 2:30 to 6:00 and 2:30 to 5:00 on weekends. Excellent food options such as $5 quinoa salad and $7 pan con tuna and very good beer, wine, and cocktail specials from $3.
Stephanie SteinMay 27, 2013Great delicious fruity cocktails, tallarines de camarones, spicy fried chicken chicharones, and salty beef. We had to order extra bread to scoop up all the sauce. Inventive DTLA restaurant!
Derek FromsonAugust 28, 2012Arroz con mariscos (paella with seafood) is a nicely prepared entree. Make sure to ask them to hold the onions if you're not a fan. Tres leches with a pineapple reduction is a nice dessert too.
Susan ParkeSeptember 23, 2013Amazing food. Pisco sours - asked server for his recommendations, and everything we had was terrific. Best place we ate in LA - bar none.
Mitzi Y.August 18, 2012Heard the Alpaca/lamb burger was "a bit gamey" so we went for the alpaca stew. Delicious! It's noodles sitting in stew with fried egg on top.
EaterOctober 4, 2011Food & Wine's Best New Chef 2011 award winner Ricardo Zarate crafts modern Peruvian plates out of a no frills casual market stall in downtown's Mercado La Paloma. [Eater 38 Member]
Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014The salsa music is pervasive — no panpipes here — and the main dining room is dominated by a stage set of a bar where the statuesque mixologist whacks her shaker around like Sheila E with a güiro. Read more
Kathy DiazJanuary 21, 2013Anything ceviche Chef Ricardo makes will knock your socks off, so get it. Tried the Chica Morada drink and it's pretty good - almost like a corn-y jamaica drink.
KamSeptember 11, 2013Parking is limited! Suggest carpooling, or park in the garage off grand for a flat rate of $8....better than the stress for time or a parking ticket! Lunch specials for $15 :) and HH 2:30-5pm!
Joel MarasiganNovember 3, 2014The loma had the most tender steak and the crisp 'fries' were a great complement to the mildly gingery sauce.
Nicole TOctober 30, 2012Amazing $15 lunch special: Choice of about 10 entrees w/ 2 sides and dessert. Drinks different & strong. If I worked in downtown, I'd be a regular.- Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014The arroz con mariscos — loose, well-herbed rice cooked with shrimp and squid — is better-executed, the grains more distinct, than it was at La Paloma. Read more
- Los Angeles TimesMay 31, 2013If you want a pisco sour, you're in the right place: The foamy, tart, lightly bitter version of the Peruvian national cocktail flows like water. Read more
Kate MorganJune 11, 2012Tons of small, delicious plates, and a vibrant atmosphere, you won't care that you can't hear the person across from you-- you'll be too busy eating anyway- Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014Specials flutter from taut wires strung above the open kitchen, like art-directed versions of the construction-paper signs taped to the walls in Eastside dives. Read more
BrandynSeptember 27, 2014Ceviche Mixto is great thought a bit salty. Could use some fancy tortilla chips for some crunch.
Greg BrysonApril 5, 2014This place is just perfect. The happy hour is insane. I recommend the paiche if you have never been.
Stacey~MarieJune 30, 2013The only llama served in LA can be found at Mo-chica. The quinoa salad, octopus & pork belly are bomb too.
Emily DangApril 2, 2012The papa a la huancaina is a decent appetizer-the huancaina sauce has a nice kick to it and isn't too overwhelming. A side salad comes with this.- Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014If you've been yearning to try an alpaca burger, at Mo-Chica you have your chance. Read more
Ajay RaoJuly 14, 2013Amazing food! Every aspect of the appetizer and entree was amazing and perfectly cooked.- Emily DangApril 2, 2012The lomo saltado was very flavorful. It also came with a side salad and a bowl of white rice. The arroz con pollo was ok, the rice was a bit too creamy, but tasted fine if mixed with some white rice.
Eve ParadoxApril 9, 2014The purple corn sour is pretty damn delicious. Conac & a wonderful mix of Peruvian spices.
Fave dish: Seco de Cordero / braised Lamb Shank! (and its also the Kitchen Ninja's who normally doesn't like Lamb dishes too!!)
Kimberly SheltonOctober 6, 2012Try the Oaxacalifornia Love Cocktail - Maybe the best cocktail ever....smoky and sweet
KatJuly 12, 2012The mushroom risotto and paella were Absolutely DELICIOUS!! The loma saltado was also verry good.
LanceJanuary 10, 2011Start off with the crab potato salad, followed by the oxtail risotto and wash it all down with a chicha morada... Heaven!
Don't miss Tasting Menu Tuesdays! 5 plates @ $27 per person.
Order the Quinotto: Quinoa Risotto w Mushrooms.... So good!
BlackboardEatsApril 19, 2011We all know the ceviche is to die for, but try not to forget about the mouth-watering oxtail risotto. Read more
Tasting TableJune 18, 2012Don’t miss the ceviche, a bracing, burning dish packed with halibut, prawns, scallops and squid: Read more
Daniel KahnJune 18, 2013Ceviches are strong, as is the pisco selection, but avoid the arroces which are cooked mushy.
Kassia KrozserOctober 13, 2013Food is amazing--plates designed to be shared. Very accommodating for gluten-free diners.
Steffi ScottSeptember 8, 2013A bit too pricy for what I'm willing to pay for a bunch of tapas, I won't be coming back. Service was slow, they are not on top of it. Quinoa risotto was amazing!
Yummy basil/orange purée soup served with "for here" orders but not Togo. Ask them for the soup while u wait on ur Togo order ;)
Danielle NeufeldOctober 16, 2011They do Aji de Gallina the right way here. Lomo saltado + ceviche are also amazing.
The FeastJune 8, 2011Elegantly plated ceviches, hearty stews and colorful seafood-topped potato salad cakes called causas.
!!↑ßïg↑ Däddÿ ★ßöøÿäkå☆§tübb§★June 14, 2013Came for mo-chica but it was mostly dudes lmao.. try the risotto, awesome yo
You can order the entire menu for only $101...and this place got voted 4th best restaurant in LA! YEAH!!This is insane, right?
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- Mon
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Tue–Sat
- 5:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(213) 622-3744
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