Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Los Angeles: 12:30 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (323) 751-7533 to confirm.
Location & directions
6119 Normandie AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
About Don Lencho
Don Lencho is a Salvadoran restaurant you'll find at 6119 Normandie Ave in Los Angeles, California. Our Los Angeles guide covers 2,295 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Don Lencho is open daily, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 33 menu items across 7 sections, including Antojitos / Snacks, Sopas / Soups, Pupusas de Maíz, Carnes / Meat, and Mariscos / Seafood. Listed prices range from $1.70 to $35.00, with a typical item around $5.25. You will find options like Orden De Plátano Con Frijol Y Crema, Sopa De Gallina / Chicken Soup, and Chicharrón Con Queso / Pork And Cheese.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (323) 751-7533 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Salvadoran Restaurant
- Address
- 6119 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
- Phone
- (323) 751-7533
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 33 items · $1.70–$35.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Salvadoran restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Don Lencho’s weekday schedule with 6 other Salvadoran restaurants in Los Angeles. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, close to the local norm of 8:30 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 83% of them (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 98 hours a week, 18 hours more than the local median of 81. 100% of Salvadoran restaurants in Los Angeles open on Sundays, and Don Lencho is one of them.
Compared with 6 other Salvadoran restaurants in Los Angeles that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Salvadoran restaurants in California
Based on 26 menus with 1,930 priced items from Salvadoran restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $15.59.
At Don Lencho the median listed price is $5.25, lower than the typical $9.50 for Salvadoran restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Horchata | 31% | $6.50 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $13.99 |
| Camarones a la Diabla | 27% | $15.99 |
| Burrito | 27% | $10.47 |
| Mojarra Frita | 27% | $16.99 |
| Carne Asada | 23% | $14.99 |
| Tamarindo | 23% | $3.64 |
| Atol de Elote | 23% | $4.25 |
Calculated from 26 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
All photos (5)Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of Don Lencho, but there are 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Chicken & Wings (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
Don Lencho is the only Salvadoran restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Cafetales Jr Salvadoreno, 1.8 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsWingstop0.6 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box0.6 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.6 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.6 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJamba0.6 mi
What to expect at a Salvadoran restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Don Lencho's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Don Lencho open on Sunday?
Yes, Don Lencho is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Don Lencho located?
Don Lencho is located at 6119 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044.
What is the phone number of Don Lencho?
You can call Don Lencho at (323) 751-7533.
Does Don Lencho offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Don Lencho offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Don Lencho?
Menu prices range from $1.70 to $35.00.
Does Don Lencho take reservations?
Yes, Don Lencho accepts reservations.
Is Don Lencho wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Don Lencho open late?
Yes – Don Lencho is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Don Lencho?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Don Lencho. Nearby options include Wingstop (0.6 mi), Jack in the Box (0.6 mi), and Subway (0.6 mi).
Are there other Salvadoran restaurants near Don Lencho?
None within a mile. The closest is Cafetales Jr Salvadoreno, 1.8 mi away.
How much do Salvadoran restaurants in California cost?
Based on 26 menus with 1,930 priced items from Salvadoran restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $15.59.