Los Angeles, California: Maria Lopez, of the esteemed Lopez Family; who have owned and maintained the “Leonardo's Nightclub" brand for over 30 years has decided lo spread her wings in the direction of authentic Mexican Cuisine. Candela Taco Bar and Lounge has been a brain child of Maria's for quite some time and has finally been born as a chic. sexy restaurant; with such appeal to the masses, and the most tantalizing Mexican food imaginable. Located adjacent to Leonardo's at 831 South La Brea. Candela Taco Bar is situated in a prime location for people venturing out from all over Los Angeles.

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6 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

(6 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 6 reviews

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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fit for foodies(3)
neighborhood gem(3)
good for groups(1)

great for brunch(1)
great for lunch(1)
kid-friendly(1)

Candela Taco Bar & Lounge Reviews List

Review 1 for Candela Taco Bar & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Mexican Food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food and delicious skinny margaritas!!!!"

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Candela Taco Bar & Lounge

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this quaint mexican gem--it

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2012

Dined on 04/13/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love this quaint mexican gem--it is right next door to a salsa club and you can enter from Candela to the club--so convenient.

This was my second visit and plan on returning. Not a big place, so we had to keep our group to not more than 10 (really 8) 10 is pushing it."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 3 for Candela Taco Bar & Lounge

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great. Service was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2010

Dined on 03/02/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was great. Service was very attentive."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 4 for Candela Taco Bar & Lounge

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I would definitely recommend

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/08/2013

2013

Dined on 02/08/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I would definitely recommend Candela! The food was great and the service even better. We were a party of 10 going to see a show at the El Rey Theater. The staff was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of."

Dined on 02/08/2013

2013

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