The Velvet Margarita

The Velvet Margarita is a bar, and restaurant located in West Hollywood, it's an infusion of Mexican-American flavors that can really spice up your night! This place is a great indulgence of colors, and flavors weather you are in the mood for zesty seafood platters, or flavorful enchiladas.
My night began with a welcoming host, and the eye-catching velvet paintings that define this popular west coast cantina. This spontaneous visit to the Velvet Margarita cost us a good thirty minute wait since we did not make reservations, but I do admit the wait was worthwhile. During the wait I was entertained at the bar reading the quirky titles of their unique margarita blends such as the "Pink Puta", and "Fridas Brow".
Once seated, I ordered the seafood combo ($19) along with "El Guapo Classic Margarita" ($5). The price of the dishes are less expensive during the day, the average eleven dollar plate is increased to sixteen bucks in the evening. The seafood combo was enough for two people considering that we got there hungry, and those tortilla chips were calling our names!!! Yum! The seafood combo was delicious, I could only describe it as a variety of breaded tuna, scallops, and tiny octopus tentacles. The order was accompanied by fries, a creamy "Tequila Shrimp Bisque", and a mouth watering sour-cream dip. Next time I visit I do plan on ordering their more traditional Mexican dishes like the "Chicken Mole Platter".
The music was interesting as well, they played the instrumental versions of "Run to the Hills" by Iron Maiden, and "Pastime Paradise" (aka gangstas paradise) by Stevie Wonder. Yay! The only downhill to the night was after dinner, when we decided to hang at the bar. Unfortunately the bar tender seemed too wasted to serve us any drinks, and continued washing dishes after we told him we wanted to order more margaritas. Despite the bar tenders aloofness, the night was young and we enjoyed what our senses discovered that night. Just Beautiful! This is why I give the Velvet Margarita Cantina:****
1612 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-2000
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