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The Escondite

6.9Friend Score / 10

#4 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in Los Angeles

Known forlive musicdowntown LALittle Tokyohappy hour
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A no-frills dive bar on the Little Tokyo–Skid Row border with live music, solid food, and strong drinks in a nostalgic 90s atmosphere. The kitchen staff are genuinely friendly, happy hour is fantastic, and there's both indoor booth seating and outdoor patio space. Note the location requires some street smarts getting there, though the gated paid parking lot with an attendant helps.

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Hours
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Price$$
Phone(213) 395-0482
Websitetheescondite.com
Nearest transit
Time needed
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Last verifiedJuly 20, 2026

Friend Score

6.9/10
  • Value8.0
  • excellence8.0
  • local_love8.5
  • Authenticity9.0
  • fame_sustained7.5
  • distinctiveness8.5
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Last reviewed July 20, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.