"However you pronounce it, it's been in Echo Park forever", and the "charming" staff enhances the "old-world" atmosphere at this "excellent-value" French from 1927 featuring reliable bistro "staples" accompanied by tureens of soup; though some pan the "dated" decor, others find the "few wrinkles" it has acquired "add character" and make this family-owned "institution" "better than expected."
Taix French Restaurant Restaurant Review:
This Silver Lake landmark, with its ornate plaster ceiling and cozy booths, has been serving pretty decent traditional French fare for many years---escargots, moules marinière, côte de veau, and roast pork loin with bordelaise. For dessert, there is tarte Tatin, crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Most of the guests are old regulars who swear by the homey atmosphere, professional service and...
We remember Mi Vida Loca in Echo Park, but not Mi Vie en Paris. Les freres Taix have warmed their American grill in a French frame from this rustic chalet...since 1927, you heifers! This O.G. even has its own stoplight. Tavern randomly provides for open mics to notable Hollywood rockers, sliding in after watching the Dodgers slap the Giants silly. Don't be sad girl, onion soup and Friday clam...
Echo Park's family-friendly French comfort destination--with moderate prices and a discounted wine list to match.:
The stately dining room is decorated like a fancy restaurant, with frosted glass and a faux tin ceiling, yet the moderately priced fare and abundant portions draw everyone from priests to Eastside...