El Chavo Restaurant   

4441 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-664-0871

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Generally, chicken has to sing 'Las Mananitas' for highly-discerning diners in Silverlake to remember enchiladas. But El Chavo is one of the few unforgettable places that offers fine Mexican dining (lots of pork in chile verde and pollo en mole), within a quirky ambiance that eastside folks generally crave. There's the rascuache chic -- loud colors, santo candles and the occasional Virgen de Guadalupe decor -- positioned beneath dark lights, but it's not kitschy -- just Mexican. Perhaps it's the Dolly Parton mini-shrine at the bar, but El Chavo hooks you up with an inimitability that goes along with some of the stiffest margaritas this side of Sunset. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll notice a big sign that says "Cash only," but don't fear, there's an ATM inside primed to transfer funds directly in the name of your margarita trust. -- Raquel Gutierrez