Nestled between the bustling neighborhoods of Koreatown and Downtown in Los Angeles, Guelaguetza has occupied their beautifully muraled bright orange building on Olympic Blvd. since 1994.
The Lopez family has well established their legacy as advocates of Oaxacan cuisine and culture. With husband and wife Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio intially at the helm, the Lopez' children - Paulina, Fernando Jr., Elizabeth, and Bricia - are continuing their parents' hard earned success by expanding their mission and movement into an online retail presence with food products, apparel, cookbooks, kitchenware, and more.
My visits to Guelaguetza start off with an Horchata, topped with fresh cantaloupe, chopped walnuts and pink cactus syrup, and a half order of Chapulines Mexicana - Spicy sautéed grasshoppers, served with Oaxacan cheese and avocado. Bring a friend and order two mole dishes to share, such as the Mole Negro with chicken legs, and the Mole Coloradito with pork.
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Guelaguetza
3014 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Guelaguetza
Hand Drawn Restaurants artwork prints are limited to an edition of 100. Each print arrives numbered and signed by April Canlas Eddy, and is accompanied by a corresponding Hand Drawn Restaurants Certificate of Authenticity.
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All artwork is printed on 250gsm white card stock and set onto a white 12” x 12” square mat with a 2” border. The printed artwork is displayed through an 8” x 8” opening.
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Framed artwork is carefully placed into a wood gallery frame with a ¾” thick border. The matted artwork is protected with premium clear plexiglass and sealed with framing tape.
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The total printed artwork size is 8” x 8”.
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The total matted artwork size including the mat is 12” x 12”.
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The total matted and framed artwork size including the frame is 13” x 13”.