Lala's Argentine Grill
Studio City
Restaurant in Studio City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Lala's Argentine Grill is a practical Studio City pick when the group wants a casual grill meal rather than sushi, tavern food, or a high-ceremony dinner. It is strongest for relaxed lunches, easy dinners, families, and mixed groups; choose Asanebo or KIWAMI by Katsu-ya instead when the meal needs to center on sushi.
About Lala's Argentine Grill
For diners considering Lala's Argentine Grill alongside other restaurants, the basics are direct: it is open daily from 11 AM, stays open until 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is a practical Studio City option rather than a highly formal night out.
Choose it for a direct Studio City plan
The appeal here is its role in a Studio City dining itinerary. If the decision is between Lala's Argentine Grill and another option such as Asanebo or KIWAMI by Katsu-ya, the choice should come down to what kind of evening the group wants. Avoid building the plan around a chef-counter format, tasting menu, specific dishes, or pricing unless those details are important enough to check directly before you go.
The strongest planning anchors are the daily hours, later closing on Friday and Saturday, and a smart casual dress code. That makes Lala's Argentine Grill easiest to compare as a general Studio City option alongside other dining rooms, rather than as a venue defined by a signature dish, award, or special service format.
Timing is the main move: use the posted hours
The clearest planning detail is timing. Lala's Argentine Grill is listed as open 11 AM–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 11 AM–11 PM on Friday and Saturday. If you are comparing it with other options, Laurel Tavern, Teru Sushi, Asanebo, and KIWAMI by Katsu-ya are among the venues to consider.
Use our full Studio City restaurants guide to cross-shop meals if this is part of a broader Studio City plan.
Quick reference: use the hours and smart casual dress code as the planning anchors, and choose another venue if the priority is a chef-counter, tasting-menu, or other tightly defined format.
Planning details
- Location
- 11935 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- lalasgrill.com
- Phone
- +18186234477
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lala's reads like a neighborhood parrilla transplanted to Ventura Boulevard: the copy foregrounds Argentine fire-cooking and the disciplined sourcing that makes those flavors sing. The restaurant positions itself as the serious end of a strip better known for quick industry lunches, so even as it fits the neighborhood fabric it maintains a clear culinary intent. The kitchen relies on wood- or charcoal-fired asado and Argentine butchery conventions, so the room feels defined by that direct, elemental cooking, simple in presentation but rigorous in technique, giving the place a grounded, classic warmth.
Best For
This is a studio-city steakhouse built around shared, grilled beef and robust, straightforward cooking, so it suits casual hangouts, family meals and group dining where everyone wants to dig into hearty plates. The parrilla format and emphasis on whole cuts encourage ordering for the table rather than strictly solo tasting. Because the restaurant emphasizes sourcing and fire technique, it skews toward dinner service and gatherings where the main event is the grill.
Ordering Tips
Order into the parrilla tradition: start with approachable items like empanadas and the chorizo sandwich, then move to the steaks and traditional Argentine cuts. The defining cuts are entraña (skirt), vacío (flank) and tira de asado (short ribs cut across the bone); these perform best under wood or charcoal and reflect the restaurant’s sourcing priorities. Given the focus on authentic butchery and open-fire cooking, plan to try less-common cuts that showcase the parrilla technique rather than defaulting to familiar American steak cuts.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and vibrant atmosphere with happy hour specials and family-friendly dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- empanadas
- chorizo sandwich
- steaks
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 11935 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Planning details
Location
11935 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For sushi depth, try Asanebo or Teru Sushi. For a drinks-first Studio City night, Laurel Tavern is the cleaner swap.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Studio City
Choose Lala's Argentine Grill over Teru Sushi when the table wants a broader, shared-meal format rather than a sushi-specific plan. Teru Sushi is the better fit for diners focused on fish and Japanese technique; Lala's is the easier call for groups that want grilled comfort food and less decision pressure.
Asanebo sits in a different lane: sushi, Japanese, and $$$$ positioning make it the splurge-oriented choice here. If the night is about precision and a more serious dining spend, Asanebo wins. If the night is casual, group-friendly, and easier to arrange, Lala's makes more sense.
Laurel Tavern is the stronger pick for a drinks-led night, while KIWAMI by Katsu-ya is better when the group wants polished Japanese cooking. Tuning Fork is the cross-shop for a neighborhood meal with a different mood; choose Lala's when Argentine grill food is the point.
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Compare Lala's Argentine Grill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lala's Argentine Grill | Studio City | , | , | No published awards |
| Teru Sushi | Studio City | , | , | No published awards |
| Laurel Tavern | Studio City | , | , | No published awards |
| Asanebo | Los Angeles | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2892025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3102024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended |
| KIWAMI by Katsu-ya | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Tuning Fork | Studio City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Lala's Argentine Grill?
The hours begin at 11 AM daily and run until 10 PM most days, with Friday and Saturday open until 11 PM.
What are alternatives to Lala's Argentine Grill?
Teru Sushi, Asanebo, KIWAMI by Katsu-ya, Laurel Tavern, and Tuning Fork are options to compare with Lala's Argentine Grill. Choose based on the kind of meal you want and check current details with each venue.
Is Lala's Argentine Grill good for a special occasion?
The dress code is smart casual, which may work for some occasions. If you want private dining, a tasting menu, or a formal special-occasion format, check directly before booking.
Is Lala's Argentine Grill good for solo dining?
For solo dining, the main planning anchors are that Lala's Argentine Grill is in Studio City, has daily hours starting at 11 AM, and lists a smart casual dress code.
