Adoro Mexican Grille: Saturday Lunch on the "Westside"
Eric Richardson
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DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — As promised I helped out with DCBID's housing tour on Saturday and laughed a bit when Justin referred to the Financial District as Downtown's westside.
Afterward we wanted to get some lunch, which interestingly proves to be a much harder task than it is in the Historic Core. There's simply not much open if you're looking for a sit-down lunch around the Financial District on the weekend.
We were quite pleasantly surprised to find that the newly opened Adoro Mexican Grille has both Saturday and Sunday hours. Somehow when Adoro opened I had this idea in my head that it was a chain and probably just another place geared toward the business side of Downtown. Turns out I was wrong on all counts.
We had a very filling meal and a nice talk with the owner. She was very interested in finding out how to reach out to locals and the residential buildings. In my opinion, being open for both lunch and dinner all weekend is a great start.
Adoro Mexican Grille, on the ground floor of 7+Fig. Open 10am to 10pm.
Ed Fuentes on May 14, 2007, at 08:26PM – #1
Went by this place two weeks ago and it already has been getting a regular lunch crowd.
Urban Bruin on May 14, 2007, at 09:52PM – #2
Thanks for the tip. We are always walking around for a place to eat during the weekend. The westside of downtown? Can I get the marine layer here too?
Drew Panico on May 20, 2007, at 11:48PM – #3
My partner and I went to Adoro Grill because the wait at CPK was too long and we've become addicts ever since. The first time we went was only the second night Adoro Grill has been open and we had the best Mexican Food ever! Even the Rice, which at most restaurants is dry and tasteless was moist and flavorful. Even the simple dishes such as the Shredded Beef Hard Shell Tacos was great and made with care. Top them with the fabulous Guacamole and Sour Cream and you have the quintessential Mexican meal but on the highest plane possible. The entire staff including the owners are friendly beyond belief. I felt like one of the family immediately. The bar is reasonable and has great margaritas. You have to go here. The best Mexican food in the L.A. area!
Norma on February 12, 2008, at 01:21PM – #4
i on the other hand, did not get a good experience with this restaurant. Ordering carry outs is a huge problem, when i first called they told me to call in 15 minutes because it was busy. Not that it was a big deal since i work in a near by building. I called again and tried to place my order, they put me on hold to see if they had take out boxes. Thirdly, when they said yes and placed the order an appetizer that was $9.00 on the menu was changed to $18.00......? horrifying. That should be the price for a entree plate NOT an appetizer. Never eating at this place!!! rude phone service
james on June 21, 2008, at 02:46PM – #5
Weekdays may be better, but avoid lunch on the weekend. Had the carnitas michoacan for lunch on Saturday. Terrible. Dry and tasteless. The tortillas were hard and dried-out at the edges, and the center was rubbery. Have had better food at half the price. Service was indifferent. When told the food not good, there was no response except a shrug as the server walked away.