El Cid

4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles - 90029
189 reviews
Spanish Music Venues Cinema
(323) 668-0318

i like this place to dance. good jamaican food

I arrived at about 6:45p to see a show and the security guard/bouncer ( middle age pepper hair round man) was extremely rude. I happily walked up, ready to show my ticket and he told me that I couldn’t come in because the show started at 7:00pm, I literally said “okay! Great no problem! Can I wait out here?” And he said “I don’t know I don’t care!!” And rolled his eyes. I thought he was joking and then I clearly realized he wasn’t. I genuinely asked him if he was okay and then told me I couldn’t come into the show. I’m currently still waiting out here because I genuinely didn’t do anything wrong but as a hospitality specialist I would consider training your first impressions team to have a warm and welcoming spirit. He was clearly tired or frustrated or maybe he’s not being paid well but it doesn’t excuse his rudeness and entitlement.

I was just the the event on Sunday's (Hot Dog) amd I think the ambient was nice but they need to have more variety of beers to poeple to choose from, also the prices are ok but the cover I think is over price at $12.50 per person, it should be around $7 or $8 max but like I say before, the place and the ambiance is cool but it need something else maybe more friendly gogo boys?I went and I put 5 dollars to one of the gogo boys and he wasn't very friendly at all. But I will give it another try again sometimes soon to see.

Attended Hump Day Cabaret, funny up and coming comedians. Ate great paella. Street parking not too bad. No valet. Stairs down to restaurant could be challenging for some.

Great shows. Including UnCabaret!

Attended the Flamenco dinner show (Sat. nights only), it was okay but not worth the amount of money spent. I have attended other dinner-shows and honestly we were not impress. The food had great flavor but the drinks could of been better along with the food selection and portions.

Went to see a Bootleg Bombshells show here and it was a great time with generous pours. ?

I don't think the rude bouncers are aware they're at work... They take bribes at the door while others are waiting in line, swear at customers, and are extremely macho and rude to people. Cool interior architecture but I would exchange the workers for robots if possible. Bad experience.

Really enjoyed the Flamenco show

First off, the show was good. The management, however, has a lot to be desired. We went tonight as first timers. There was no way to contact them by phone as I had several questions. I had to email “Ben” and received NO response. No clarification about the exact price for cover and dinner. Then they actually charged us extra $14 for a drink we never ordered! Do not recommend. Also, they have no parking lot. It was difficult to find street parking. They require covid vaccination cards stupidly. We did not have them with us. California is ridiculous and is full of sheep who feel the need to do what they are told without questioning. Sad.