DTLA · Tex-Mex · Mexican-American
Josef Centeno's Tex-Mex love letter to San Antonio — in the heart of DTLA
Josef Centeno's Bar Amá doesn't chase LA-style tacos — it reconstructs the Tex-Mex classics of San Antonio, the city where he grew up, with the precision of a James Beard Award–nominated chef. The cheese enchiladas in red sauce are the anchor; the puffy tacos (a true San Antonio specialty) are pillowy, greaseless, and unlike any taco you've had in California. The queso flameado arrives bubbling and serves as both appetizer and excuse to order more tortillas. The DTLA dining room is relaxed and loud in the best way.
Bar Amá is josef Centeno's Tex-Mex love letter to San Antonio — in the heart of DTLA. Regulars order cheese enchiladas in red sauce and queso flameado.
Bar Amá is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Bar Amá is on OpenTable. You can reserve online or call (213) 687-8002 directly. The badge at the top of this page shows tonight's remaining tables.
Bar Amá is at 118 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, in DTLA. Metro accessible; street parking on 4th St
Bar Amá is open Tue–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM · Fri 11:30 AM–11 PM · Sat 10 AM–11 PM · Sun 10 AM–9 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.