¡Ave Maria Restaurant!

2 months ago

Found this place because of the reviews on here and it did not disappoint! Very homey comforting cooking that feeds the soul. Very welcoming owner too.

2 months ago

Small cozy restaurant with authentic rich Latin flavors. The food was delicious made with love. The staff is very friendly. Come and enjoy a nice warm meal or a cafecito with a treat. I have never had Ecuadorian food and I loved it.

7 months ago

Authentic ecuadorian food! Great guacamole. We'll come back for those bolones! The owner is super nice and friendly!

4 months ago

10/10 will be coming back to ¡Ave Maria! the next time I am in Los Angeles. The food is amazing and the service is incredible. The owner and her son went above and beyond for myself, and the other members of the crew I was with. This made …

8 months ago

Had some carne asada tacos with their spicy verde salsa and they were to die for! The meat was super tender and flavorful. Very reasonable prices here as well. The owner Catherine was super nice and welcoming, will definitely be coming back here again soon.

a month ago

What a gem! I love this place. This is the best Ecuadorian restaurant that I’ve tried in LA. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu and it all had so much flavor. The bistec, seco de pollo, bolones, humitas and hayacas 🤌🏻 So happy …

3 months ago

Wow! Found this little hidden gem this weekend. The food is delicious 😋
The carne asada torta was especially packed with flavor.
Finally a super yummy place close to home. …

4 months ago

This hole in the wall was a gem!! We drove over an hour to try this place out and it did not disappoint! The food and service was amazing! Catherine, the owner was very welcoming and we learned a little bit of her background. All her …

4 months ago

What an amazing find in El Sereno! The empanadas (carne with green sauce + queso) were outstanding, and the seco de pollo took me straight back to my grandmother’s cooking. Authentic flavors, top quality, and such a welcoming atmosphere. …

10 months ago

Wonderful experience. The new owners, a mother and son, Catherine and Santiago, are very kind, hospitable, and talented. The breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious. They also have a comprehensive menu of both Mexican and Ecuadorian …

Edited 9 months ago

Here, you will find genuine Mexican/South American flavor! I truly recommend this restaurant because every dish I have tried is delicious and brings me back home. Since they have a variety of dishes, every time is a new experience. I’ll …

3 weeks ago

A true hidden gem, literally. I was biking from South Pasadena to DTLA and only noticed it was a restaurant because I had to stop and tie my shoe. Best accidental stop ever. The flavors are bold, balanced, and incredibly fresh, everything …

9 months ago

Delicious Mexican & South American food! We enjoyed having lunch on their dog-friendly patio. The owners and so welcoming. We loved the Seca de Carne, multas and gorditas!

a month ago

I came in right at open on a Saturday morning and was greeted with a friendly young man at the register. He made sure to wipe down the outside table for my family and I and give us the menus right away. Inside felt like a nice welcoming …

2 months ago

Walking into AMR is like walking into your auntie's home and especially her kitchen. Warm smile and a bright greeting I felt immediately comfortable and trusted them to take me in a culinary ride. I was not disappointed. What a fantastic …