El Bacano
El Bacano serves Dominican cooking in North Hollywood, with sancocho, mangú con los tres golpes, and Santana’s chicken among its signatures.
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- Address
- 13009 1/2 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606
- Phone
- (818) 210-0026
- Website
- elbacano.com
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants in North Hollywood
LA Times placed El Bacano at No. 81 in its 2024 101 Best Restaurants and No. 97 in 2025, giving the North Hollywood restaurant sustained regional recognition.
Sancocho, mangú con los tres golpes, and Santana’s chicken
Sancocho, mangú con los tres golpes, and Santana’s chicken anchor the Dominican focus. Lunch, dinner, and brunch coverage make it usable across dayparts without changing the cuisine brief.
13009 1/2 Victory Blvd with casual service
13009 1/2 Victory Blvd pairs casual service, casual dress, standard pacing, and a lively noise level. This fits plans that can handle energy and do not require a formal room.
At a Glance
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|
| El Bacano | Valley Glen, Dominican | $$ |
| Sabor Colombiano | Westlake, Authentic Colombian | $$ |
| Soowon Galbi | Koreatown, Traditional Korean BBQ | $$ |
| Cora’s Coffee Shoppe | Ocean Park, American Breakfast Cafe | $$ |
| Pace | Laurel Canyon, Organic Italian | $$ |
| The Palm | Dining | , |
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 #97
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #81
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–9 PM
- Thursday
- 12–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–9 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Bright floral wallpaper, tropical decor, Barbie-pink logo, and reggaeton music create a casual, lively Dominican island vibe.