Broken Spanish

Walking into Broken Spanish feels like stepping into the future of Mexican cuisine. Located in the heart of Downtown LA, this modern Mexican restaurant radiates cool energy—the kind of place where the room buzzes with stylish diners and you suddenly feel inspired to step up your game. The space strikes a perfect balance between casual and sophisticated, making it equally suited for a post-work drink at the bar or a full-blown celebratory dinner.

The kitchen here takes familiar Mexican ingredients and transforms them into something entirely unexpected. That lamb-stuffed tamale with king oyster mushrooms? It’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about tamales. The pork belly chicharron stands at least two inches tall and arrives with an elephant garlic mojo that elevates it beyond anything you’ve had before. Don’t skip the scallop crudo to start—it’s the ideal way to kick off your journey through the menu.

This is the kind of restaurant that works for nearly any occasion. Bringing your parents to impress them? Perfect. Need a spot for a birthday blowout with a dozen friends? They have a private room for that. Planning a date night where you want to share plates and linger over an excellent wine list? You’re covered. The service matches the ambition of the food, and every detail feels carefully considered.

Plan to spend some money here—the upscale pricing reflects the quality of what lands on your table—but you’ll leave feeling like every dollar was worth it. Broken Spanish represents what happens when talented chefs take Mexican culinary traditions seriously while fearlessly pushing them forward.