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Monte Alban
11929 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90025 Driving directions
Mexican

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  • Mexican
  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair access

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Description

Its environs may be modest, but the décor inside this rustic gem is colorful, featuring floor-to-ceiling murals, brick arches and high-backed wooden seats. All of this combined sets an authentic backdrop for delving into their menu of carefully crafted Oaxacan cuisine.

Showcasing an array of delicacies from tamales to tlayudas, regulars may start with molote, masa dumplings filled with potatoes, chorizo and fried until golden. The house-made mole is a revelation of 32 ingredients, from almonds and chiles to chocolate, which combine to create a deep, rich and complex sauce perfect for smothering on chicken and soaking in fresh tortillas. Portions are ample, but try to save room for the subtle and seasonal pumpkin flan that arrives dripping with caramel.

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  • From $110
    Wilshire Motel
    Good 7.7
    595 m - 12023 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90025
  • From $106
    Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica
    Very good 8
    1.02 Km - 3007 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90404
  • From $104
    Comfort Inn Santa Monica - West Los Angeles
    Good 7.4
    1.26 Km - 2815 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90404

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