Published August 22, 2008
Porcelain God
New Tequila Bar in Hollywood
You've always been a spiritual person.
Indeed, you've worshipped at the mighty Mexican altar of tequila on more than one occasion.
So you'll be glad to toss back a few margaritas in a new bar that bears more than a striking resemblance to
a very old church.
The Mission Cantina opens tonight in Hollywood.
Look for the tall wrought-iron gates right next to Delancey Restaurant (the same owner feeds you pizza
there, and those burgers a few blocks away at the Bowery). The patio within is nice, but you don't pray on a
church stoop—so you'll want to arrive early (doors open at 5pm) to get inside and claim one of the few
booths under the reclaimed chandelier and stained-glass windows.
If the wall of tequila behind the bar makes you both thirsty
and hungry, you won't be
limited to the fresh apricot, peach and grapefruit-lavender margaritas. There are no enchiladas or
burritos on the menu, but you can make do with the
Mission Mole Poblano, maybe alongside
the
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle-Lime Butter and
Churros with
Custard-Chocolate Dip.
It's an ambitious endeavor...but you gotta have faith.
VITALS
Mission Cantina
5946 Sunset Blvd
(between Tamarind and Gordon)
Hollywood
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-469-3130