Casa Gish Bac
Casa Gish Bac serves Traditional Oaxacan cooking at 1436 S Vermont Ave, with Barbacoa Blanco, Coloradito Mole and Tlayuda Mixta among signatures.
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- Address
- 1436 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Phone
- (213) 315-5105
- Website
- casagishbac.com
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LA Times No. 83 in 2025
LA Times ranked Casa Gish Bac No. 83 in 2025. Its Traditional Oaxacan focus gives readers a defined frame for choosing it.
Barbacoa Blanco and Coloradito Mole
Barbacoa Blanco, Barbacoa Rojo, Coloradito Mole and Tlayuda Mixta anchor the signature list. Dinner and brunch both fit the plan, with leisurely pacing.
Farm-to-table cooking on South Vermont
Farm-to-table cooking and local ingredients shape the sourcing approach at 1436 S Vermont Ave. Casual dress and conversational noise work for conversation-led plans.
Cuisine-First Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Gish Bac | Traditional Oaxacan | $$ | Pico-Union | |
| Tacos Los Cholos | Authentic Mexican Street Tacos | $$ | Central Los Angeles / Multiple Locations | |
| La Serenata Cantina | Traditional Mexican Seafood | $$ | , | West L.A. |
| Casa Sanchez | Authentic Mexican with Live Mariachi | $$ | , | Del Rey |
| Tacos Villa Corona | Mexican Taqueria | $ | Atwater Village | |
| Tacos El Toro | Jalisco-Style Vapor-Steamed Beef Tacos | $ | East Los Angeles / Whittier |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #83
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At a Glance
- Rustic
- Casual
- Bohemian
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Unpretentious and functional dining room with widely spaced tables in a former event space; focus on food over design with warm aromas of toasted chiles and slow-roasted meat.