El Guapo Mexican Cantina
Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 297-0471
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sports Bar 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 12pm-2am, Sat 9am-2am, Sun 9am-12am
Editorial Review for El Guapo Mexican Cantina – by Patrick Green
The Scene
Owned by some of the same folks as the Continental in Beverly Hills, this easy-on-the-eyes Mexican cantina along the famously funky Melrose shopping strip oozes breezy, laid-back SoCal appeal. The Southwestern-style main room with roomy center-bar area is an homage to beer and ballgames, with more than 20 televisions broadcasting local and national sporting events. The spacious outdoor sundeck, featuring large umbrellas and toasty heat lamps, is perfect for laying low, day or night. Enthusiastic cuties zip around occasionally offering up free "fun shots" to a crowd of Von Dutch-sporting hipsters, boisterous sports fans and weary shoppers.
The Draw
The weekday happy hour and daily drink specials make it a good after-work spot or pre-party hang. The alcohol arsenal is loaded with south-of-the-border beers, tequilas and specialty margaritas, but the weapon of mass destruction is the 42-ounce Monster margarita.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneySelect drinks are half-off from 4pm to 8pm.
ParkingUnless you're willing to circle Melrose for street parking, use the $5 valet.
Look GoodGet a free meal and margarita on your birthday by signing up on the email list.
The ExtrasWatch the game in style by renting the private party room. Boasting three big-screen TVs and VIP service, the 10-person room can be rented on a per-game basis for a guaranteed bar tab of $150.
User Reviews for El Guapo Mexican Cantina
08/26/2008 Posted by cherrymae
Just watched the olympics at the revamped "Guapo" have to confess i was impressed. Our bartender was not only cute and engaging, she poured some amazing cocktails. My turkey avocado wrap was delicious, my friend had the Guapo burger and said it was the best they had ever had.
Pros: Great food, strong drinks!
Cons: con who?
08/26/2008 Posted by SD21
El Guapo has been completely remodeled now! It looks awesome! I guess its a Rock n' Roll Cantina now which is awesome! The bar is set back and there is plenty of space to walk around and mingle with all the awesome people that go there and that work there! The food they serve is way better than any other restaurant in and around that area! Not to mention the sweet jukebox! I've never seen one like it! It has old and new songs! Way better than the ones that aren't even updated! My boyfriend even loves it because they have tons of flat screens and they have the top sports games always on! We both had a great time and want anyone and everyone to know that its a great place and we definately recommend it!
Pros: EVERYTHING!
Cons: Nothing! It was alllllll good!
