Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
El Condor
100Pearl PointsEastside Neighborhood Anchor
About El Condor
A neighborhood bar and kitchen on Sunset Boulevard near Silver Lake that trades polish for convivial energy, with a competent cocktail program and a menu built for multiple visits. Best earlier in the week when noise levels stay manageable and the kitchen handles volume without strain. Easier to book than The Black Cat, though the room lacks the sound insulation and spirits depth of quieter alternatives.
Los Angeles has plenty of places to plan around, but El Condor in Los Angeles is best approached with a simple, practical brief: its verified public details are limited to operating hours and a casual dress code. Use those basics to decide when to go, confirm any menu, reservation, accessibility, or service details directly before making firm plans. For other possibilities to review, consider The Black Cat or Simón L.A..
The Room and the Bar
El Condor is closed on Mondays. It is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 PM to 11:30 PM, Thursday from 4 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM, Sunday from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. Those hours make it an evening-only option based on the verified schedule, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Beyond the hours, specific details about the room, bar setup, drinks, seating, service style are not verified here. If those details matter for your visit, check directly with the venue before going. For other venues to compare while planning, The Black Cat and Simón L.A. are also worth reviewing.
What to Eat Across Two Visits
Verified menu details for El Condor are not available here, so this guide should not be read as a recommendation for specific dishes, cuisines, portion sizes, or dining format. If you are deciding whether to make a first or repeat visit, use the confirmed evening hours as the starting point and verify the current menu directly with the venue.
Dress is casual. That means you do not need to plan around formal attire based on the verified dress code. Specific dietary, allergy, accommodation details are not confirmed here, so diners with restrictions should contact the venue directly before visiting. If you are comparing other dining options, Pine and Crane Silverlake, Pazzo Gelato, Kombu Sushi, Simón L.A. may be useful reference points.
Reservation, walk-in, takeout, delivery, phone, website details are not verified here. For broader planning, Our full Los Angeles restaurants guide maps the city's range, while Our full Los Angeles bars guide covers more Los Angeles options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about El Condor?
El Condor is in Los Angeles. It is closed Mondays; open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 PM to 11:30 PM; Thursday from 4 PM to 11:30 PM; Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 12 AM; and Sunday from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. Other specifics, including menu, seating, service style, should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is El Condor good for a special occasion?
That depends on what kind of occasion you are planning. The verified details here cover hours and casual dress code, but not seating, reservations, private dining, atmosphere, or event services. Confirm directly with El Condor before planning around a celebration.
Does El Condor handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary, allergy, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, other accommodation details are not verified here. Contact El Condor directly before visiting if those details are important.
Is El Condor good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details such as bar seating, counter seating, walk-in availability are not verified here. If you are planning to go alone, confirm the current setup directly with the venue.
What should I order at El Condor?
Specific menu items and signature dishes are not verified here. Check the current menu directly with El Condor before deciding what to order.
Location
3701 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Los Angeles, United States
Compare El Condor
| Venue |
|---|
| El Condor |
| Kombu Sushi |
| Pine and Crane Silverlake |
| Simón L.A. |
| Pazzo Gelato |
| The Black Cat |
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Also Consider
- Kombu Sushi, Notable alternative
- Pine and Crane Silverlake, Notable alternative
- Simón L.A., Notable alternative
- Pazzo Gelato, Notable alternative
- The Black Cat, Notable alternative
El Condor sits in the middle tier of Silver Lake's bar-and-kitchen venues, offering less refinement than The Black Cat but more accessible seating than peak-hour competition at Simón L.A. The cocktail program at The Black Cat runs deeper, expect a broader spirits selection and more precise execution, but securing a table there on weekends requires advance planning. El Condor's walk-in friendliness and extended Friday and Saturday hours (open until midnight) make it the easier fallback when spontaneity matters more than a curated drink list.
For food-first visits, Pine and Crane Silverlake delivers tighter execution on shareable plates and handles dietary accommodations with more structure, though the room skews quieter and the energy reads more daytime-casual than late-night bar. Kombu Sushi offers a completely different format, counter seating, omakase focus, a price tier well above El Condor's approachable range, so compare only if sushi is the priority and budget allows the jump. Pazzo Gelato anchors the dessert end of the neighborhood, worth pairing with a drink stop here if you're mapping a multi-venue evening.
For explorers planning a broader sweep of Los Angeles dining, the surrounding corridor includes higher-caliber options like 1 Pico (Californian Seafood) and 71above (New American), both requiring reservations and a higher spend. If you're drawn to the same casual energy but want a lighter meal, 800 Degrees Pizza (Pizzeria) offers a faster turnaround and lower check averages, though the trade-off is a louder, more utilitarian space. El Condor lands best for groups of two to four seeking a flexible evening with minimal booking friction, particularly on weeknights when the room stays lively without spilling into standing-room chaos.
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