
Café Tondo
Chinatown, Los Angeles
Bar in Los Angeles, United States
Why go
Café Tondo is worth considering for a casual Los Angeles meet-up when the group needs flexibility: wine, beer, spritzes, non-alcoholic options, and a compact food menu that shifts from daytime to evening. It is better for dates, small groups, and snack-led drinks than for a formal dinner plan.
About Café Tondo
At $30 per person, Café Tondo is a casual Los Angeles option to consider when you want a lower-pressure outing rather than a highly formal dining plan. The basics are simple: the listed price is $30 per person, and the dress code is casual.
A casual Los Angeles option with limited details
The clearest planning signal is the casual dress code. Café Tondo should be approached as a casual venue in Los Angeles, not as a place where this guide can confirm a formal format, tasting structure, or specific dining style.
If you need a more specific type of outing, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide to compare other dining options. If drinks are the main event, our full Los Angeles bars guide is the better starting point.
Check current details before building a plan around it
Café Tondo is best evaluated here on the confirmed basics: Los Angeles location, casual dress code, and a $30 per person price.
That makes it a sensible candidate when you want something casual and budget-conscious by premium-city standards, but not when your plan depends on a guaranteed format or a particular offering. Confirm the latest details directly with the venue before making it the anchor of the evening.
For broader trip planning around the city, pair this with our full Los Angeles hotels guide, our full Los Angeles experiences guide, and our full Los Angeles wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1135 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- cafetondo.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Design-forward, Mexico City–inspired day-to-night cafe-bar with warm lighting, red neon, and sculptural furniture that feels cozy, a bit romantic, and increasingly lively in the evenings.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Jazz on Sundays, Salsa, Bolero, Dj Sets with House and Latin Music, Plus Other Evening Performances.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Vermouth Spritz - La Fuerza
- Vermouth Spritz - Casa Mariol
- Michelada
- Chelada
- St. Agrestis NA Negroni
- St. Agrestis NA Espresso Negroni
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- Getting there
- 1135 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Café Tondo?
The confirmed details are that Café Tondo is in Los Angeles, has a casual dress code, and is listed at $30 per person.
Does Café Tondo have outdoor seating?
Is Café Tondo good for a date?
It may fit a casual date if you are comfortable with the basics: Café Tondo is in Los Angeles, has a casual dress code, and is listed at $30 per person. Confirm current details directly if the plan depends on a specific format or offering.
Is Café Tondo worth the prices?
At $30 per person, Café Tondo can make sense for a casual Los Angeles outing if that price fits your plan.
Does Café Tondo have happy hour deals?
Use the $30 per person figure as the confirmed price reference, and check Café Tondo's official channels for current promotions or specials.
















