El Coyote

Since 1931, El Coyote Mexican Cafe has served hearty Mexican food in an inviting and classic Hollywood atmosphere. The walls are dotted with signed portraits of Hollywood stars and the enormous red neon sign alone is a local icon (as is the red booth where Sharon Tate supposedly ate her last meal). Plates are hefty no matter what you order, but the ostrich tacos are a meaty favorite and one of El Coyote’s most popular dishes. Named after El Coyote’s first regular customer, who’d drop by over 80 years ago, the Enchilada Howard is topped with juicy chunks of pork. Also beloved are their from-scratch margaritas, which come served on the rocks—also in bountiful proportion.