
Elevated Coastal Dining at Descanso LA
Perched near Museum Row, Descanso Los Angeles takes seafood and coastal-inspired dishes and transforms them into refined, elegant expressions of Mexican cuisine. Guests can savor dishes like Paraiso Huachinango, a whole red snapper prepared with regional spices, or indulge in Enchiladas de Langosta, where lobster is wrapped in house-made tortillas and layered with vibrant sauces. Each dish demonstrates the restaurant’s philosophy of honoring tradition while elevating presentation and flavor to meet the expectations of LA’s sophisticated diners. The seafood menu draws directly from Mexico’s coastal heritage, balancing citrus, heat, and spice in ways that feel both authentic and contemporary. For those who enjoy pairing, the bar program provides cocktails and mezcal flights that enhance these flavors with complementary notes of smoke, brightness, and depth. Whether you’re joining friends for a celebratory dinner or indulging in an intimate evening out, Descanso’s approach to seafood and coastal cuisine delivers elegance and boldness in equal measure.