Lucy's is an institution, an artist's favorite, a place one is called to, compelled to...I don't quite get the modern fountain addition, but, really, I don't need to. Lucy's offers music Friday nights in the 'garden', still has odd restroom with a sink reminiscent of grade school, pipes 70s music in-house and provides great service with decades-long employed staff in low-lit rooms, adult style...many thanks for that! Oh, if those walls could talk!
I've been going to Lucy's since 1972. Fantastic place, great food and atmosphere. I worked briefly for t h e Casados in the seventies while looking for work in the film business. They are a wonderful family and I recommend the resteraunt highly.
This place has been there for years, has a placque from the city of Los Angeles in appreciation, and serves the best salad dressing I've ever tasted. The food is delicious, although a bit pricey, I make it a definite stop on my list whenever I'm in the area.
We went because this is where Linda Rondstat and Governor Jerry Brown met. Very authentic old school Mexican food. Spicy hot sauce and good food, friendly service. Liked it a lot. 2022 and 2023 update: it closed during the pandemic and has not re-opened.
I can't wait until Lucy reopens. The food is traditional Mexican, simple, and very well done. Every meal starts with a cup of good lentil soup, followed by a simple yet delicious iceberg lettuce and tomato salad that has a dressing that tastes like butter. It's fantastic! Then, whether one orders enchiladas or tacos every meal is excellent
Just found out this is the cocktail bar where Tony Curtis met (and fell in love with) Janet Leigh. Always wondered if it was still there, amazing piece of Hollywood history.
An amazing Hollywood establishment that has not changed since the 60s. Hosted by an incredible waiter by the name of Edwin we enjoyed the evening with the best margaritas in town and excellent Mexican cuisine. Nestled right on the corner of Melrose avenue right across the street from Paramount studios, you could almost pass this place if you weren't paying attention but do make the effort if you have not been. It's a wonderful dining experience, fast and friendly service with ambiance and Hollywood history all wrapped into one.
I go to this place almost every week. They have wonderful servers that have been there for decades that you will love to meet! There is a new blonde server there, she is beautiful and she works in the bar. All around great service, clean, and THE BEST Tacos, and House Dressing in town!
I really like this place. It's a pretty large restaurant and there is always a spot to go for a quiet meal. The food is standard Mexican American fare. There are a two outdoor areas to have a meal or a drink. The restaurant is a popular celebrity hideout. It's located near a few Studios on Melrose and is almost always quiet. A newspaper article framed on the wall describes the atmosphere perfectly "where the elite meet discreetly."
I ate my first meal at Lucy's in 1969 or 1970. I lived in Hollywood at the time so it was easy to be a regular. When I moved around the corner onto Windsor, there were days I ate there twice.
I moved away in 1978 to the East coast and haven't found better Mexican food since. I had the occasion to visit L.A. in the 90s and Lucy's was one of my first stops. I had one other gray meal there about ten years ago and the food hadn't changed. You're missing something if you don't try it.
The only place in the U.S. with Barbequed Beef Tacos and Lucy's secret salad dressing, butter-based, I think, is the world's best. A great place to see stars. The last time I was there, Diane Keaton was at a nearby table.
Lucy's was amazing! I'm so glad my friend recommended this place. The food was great, quick and service was excellent! The drinks were awesome and the ambience was spectacular! I'll definitely be back. Thank you!
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