El Granjero Cantina: “The Farmer” Refined and Still Fun at Original Farmer’s Market

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(Gerry Furth-Sides) El Granjero translates into “The Farmer.” In Spanish: “Persona que posee una granja o trabaja en una granja cuidando de los animales y de los productos del campo.” So its perfect in its new location at the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles. It is as welcoming as any country home could ever be, with fresh food right in the kitchen.

The location near the open-air food market stalls, adds a festive air with inviting indoor-outdoor seating and great patio for people watching. But they had me at the service, absolutely seamless from from the phone call ahead of time. The food and spirits reinforced all of this.

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El Granjero Cantina’s, Manager Grace Etchegoyen, makes every guest welcome from the first phone call. This is legendary Chef Neal Fraser’s daughter!

Executive Chef Sklar‘s menu features regional Mexican flavors. She takes care to use seasonal and fresh ingredients in each dish.

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Executive Chef Jenni Sklar polishes offer dining experience with a “Dulce Sundae”, a surprisingly substantial and delicious at El Granjero Cantina at the Original Farmers Market

El Granjero offers a daily men of Chef Sklar’s Tacos, Dorados,Vegan Tacos, Salads, Bowls, Burritos, Quesadillas.On the list is also a selection of Antojitos (Snacks) including Guacamole, Fiesta Nachos, Savory Plantains and Pork Belly. Ensaladas (Salad) include Caesar and Taco Salad so that there really is something to choose from for every visitor.  

A contemporary spread of dishes at El Granjero Cantina (Photo courtesy of El Granjero Cantina)

The bar is well-stocked. Tequila, Mezcal, Top Shelf Margaritas, Sangria, Specialty Cocktails and Cerveza, and even Mocktails. The fresh-from-the-fryer crispy chips and salsa add so much to the experience can be a challenge not to make a meal of them.

Refreshing fruit, flower veggie drinks with raspberry, cucumber at El Granjero Cantina
Classic and Pomegranate Margaritas coming right up at El Granjero Cantina
El Granjero Cantina has a large selection of Tequila and Mezcal,and offers flights. Here is a half shot of the unusual, herby Agua Del Sol Tobaisiche
Anton our server knew exactly how to highlight and help us choose exactly the right dishes
Crispy Pork Belly – the clear winner! With manzano chile aioli, pickled red onions, tomatillo and cilantro at El Granjero Cantina at the Original Farmers Market

 

El Granjero Cantina’s QUESO ($18) Quesadillas with a protein of steak add. Served with a fresh salad and a ball of soft cheese
Lobster tacos with black beans at El Granjero Cantina

Desserts are classic at El Granjero. Carmalized Plantains ($10) and a Bunelo Sundae ($10). Chef Sklar’s version is surprisingly substantial enough to share, freshly made and delicious! Here she is with it.

A buñuelo is a fried dough fritter found in Spain, Latin America, Israel, and other regions with a historical connection to Spaniards or Sephardic Jews, including Southwest Europe, the Balkans, Anatolia, and other parts of Asia and North Africa.

Delicious “Dulce Sundae”, ice cream atop a buñelo, surprisingly substantial at El Granjero Cantina

El Granjero Cantina, The Original Farmers MarketAddress: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Phone: (323) 879-9324. For Hours, menu and more details:www. cantinala.com.


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