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The Talpa

11751 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

West L.A.

310-478-3353

http://www.thetalpa.com

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Noah Galuten

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Hours:Sun 9am-10pm, Mon-Sat 9am-11pm
Price:$$
Features: Catering, Takeout
Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar
Parking: Parking Lot Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking
Reservations: Reservations Accepted, Online Reservations Available

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If Jimmy Buffett or Ron Reagan ever suggest a place to eat in L.A., you'd better take their advice, even if the restaurant in question looks like just another Mex hole-in-the-wall from the outside. Both are fans of The Talpa, a family-run Mexican neighborhood joint that'll make you think seriously about moving to this neighborhood. The food is basic, Mexican comfort food being prepared by the pot-clanging gang in the kitchen. The stars of the menu are the chile rellenos, a perfect ratio of pepper, egg coating and jack cheese. So damn good, and nothing like those corn-dog-looking ones you see so often. Avoid the wine-based margaritas.

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2010 WinnerBest Place to Get Wasted Away Again in Chile Rellenoville

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