La Popular, backed by Grupo Carolo, opens September 22 at Ovation Hollywood with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, modern Mexican cuisine by Chef Jhon Arevalo, and a vibrant cocktail program.
La Popular Brings Modern Mexican Cuisine to Ovation Hollywood
La Popular is opening at Ovation Hollywood, offering diners sweeping views of the iconic Hollywood Sign. The vibrant Mexican restaurant will bring the strong flavors of Mexican cuisine to the lively LA dining scene on September 22.
Grupo Carolo, Mexico’s hospitality powerhouse, backs La Popular. Eduardo Gómez Senderos founded the innovative restaurant group in 2007. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly. Grupo Carolo’s portfolio, including La Popular, Carolo, Blanco Colima, Emilio, Cachava, and Casa Ó reflects its international expansion strategy.
Norr Architects and Greige Goods Studio designed the Los Angeles location, combining contemporary elegance with warm, authentic Mexican accents. The 5,500-sq-ft restaurant space features a farmhouse aesthetic, an open dining room, and a sculpted wood-tile wall. Along with that, there is an indoor-outdoor bar, communal table, lounge seating, and a lush plant wall.
The restaurant also has an expansive patio, which will offer a year-round dining experience, live music, and views of the Hollywood Sign.
Elevated Menu Crafted By a Legendary Chef
Executive Chef Jhon Arevalo leads the kitchen, crafting a menu that reinvents classic Mexican flavors with modern techniques. The crafted menu offers reinvented Mexican cuisines from Ahi Tuna Tostadas to Seafood Ceviche. The menu also features comforting classics like Tortilla Soup with fried ancho chiles and chicharrón, and Corn Off the Cob Salad.
The main course of the restaurant is beautifully paired with sides like street corn, Tajin fries, and fried plantains to complement the meal. Meanwhile, the kids’ menu offers all the favorites from tacos and quesadillas to burritos.
The Mexican pride Taco Plates, Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Taco, Smoky Short Rib Colorado, Queso, Suizas Shrimp or Pulled Chicken, and more are also added to the crafted menu of La Popular, LA.
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Desserts and Drinks at La Popular
La Popular rounds out the meal with warm churros dipped in chocolate and cajeta, creamy flan with vanilla ice cream, and rich Turtle Pie with peanut butter, chocolate, caramel, and candied pecans.
Trevor Tyler, Vice President of Beverage Operations, leads the bar program, offering a modern, sophisticated take on Mexican cocktails.
For the bar menu, Tyler has specifically crafted signature cocktails like the Yucatán Toucan, the smoke-kissed Oaxacan Jellyfish, and the White Lotus Spritz. The bar menu features Mexican wines, craft beers, and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks to suit every guest.
