El Coyote – Mid Wilshire – Margarita Mondays – March 1st, 2012
by Maren Swanson
Last week I found myself at a beverage crossroads: coffee or margaritas?
It was late afternoon on a Monday and I stood right in between a
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and El Coyote in the Mid Wilshire district of Los Angeles. Decisions, decisions…
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The sun was beginning to set and suddenly a slight breeze chilled me. Boom.
Margaritas at El Coyote equaled inside warmth, I rationalized to my boyfriend,
and we continued through the old school Spanish structure built in 1931.
Past the game-filled gift shop in the front entry way stood a dark bar with Latin charm.
Colored glass bottles lined the walls, providing just enough light to make our way to the worn red booth.
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I was stoked - old school, baby. On our table I noticed a sign with the words: Margarita Mondays.
For $4.50 we could choose from the house margarita or house fruit-flavored margaritas
all day, 11:30am - 10pm. Were these the same prices they had charged in the 1930’s?!
I wasn’t about to ask. The bartender also explained that for a few dollars more we could
order a “scratch” margarita made from fresh fruit and no mixes, including a higher-end tequila.
For research purposes we ordered both, along with a side of chunky guacamole and chips
(they actually offer chunky or whipped guac). It was also adorable that one of the older
senoritas swung by to offer us a refill on the chips.
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The flavor of the house margarita made from the well tequila and mix was expected,
but still tasty, but the guacamole was delicious. Barely-mashed avocados with hints
of lime juice were a great pair with the hot-salted tortilla chips and my icy cocktail.
Our “scratch” margarita had the two of us ready to pay the check and head home as
soon as possible. Note: this was not a bad thing – our new drink was crazy strong,
if you catch my drift.
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After we paid the bill and were headed outside, a sign on the bar door displayed
some short-term flavored vodka specials that were going on, too. For $5, you
could purchase premium vodkas such as Ketel One Orange, Grey Goose Le Citron,
Imperia vodka and more.
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If you are looking for a fun “old” spot in LA, give El Coyote a try.
The valet is cheap and so are the Margarita Mondays.
7312 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-2255
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