Things have changed somewhat over the years but if you haven't been there you should visit and people watch. The fruit smoothies are great. I do agree that it is expensive but it's still a family favorite tradition. I will be visiting again in July 2009!

When I was a child this was the frist feild trip that I remember taking. We took the AMTRACK ( it was a big thing to take the train anywhere) and had a great time. As a child in a place so far away. At the time it was so far away. Just to be out with the class on a class trip made this the trip of a life time. I cant wait to take my kids there this summer.

I HAVE BEEN TO LA PLAZA DE OLIVERA MANY TIMES SINCE I WAS YOUNGSTER. AND TIL THIS DAY I EVEN ENJOY IT MORE. LA PLAZITA HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONES HEART. ITS MANY SHOPS WITH DRIFFERNT MEXICAN HAND CRAFTED GOODS, FROM HANDMADE HANDBAGS, SILVER JEWELRY, HAND MADE POTTERY ITEMS, TEXTILES AND MANY OTHER WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL MERCHANDISE THAT WILL SURE ...

every time i go there my parents are always happy to be there. im not, is so lame, high prices for a small souvenire and everything is borING! i may be part of my culture but that place is not. However the food is good (even though is expensive) and theres historical events... pLUS china town is near by so go theRE INSTEAD! =D

I have been eating at Cielito Lindo restaurant since I was two years old. I recently went with my wife to get our taquitos. The cashier took our order and we paid for the food. What happen next was very disgusting. He just finished handling my money then he wipes he nose with his right hand. Then he gets a plate and pours the beans on it. Then with ...

I wanted to take the opportunity, to give my impressions, of an old landmark restaurant, on Olvera Street. The name of the restaurant is "Las Golondrinas". For years, I had many lovely experiences. I sat outdoors, in the quaint, but ample outdoor patio area. The outdoor patio dining is well shaded, and there seems to always be a cool ...

It is a charming place to taking an occational viewing of Aztec dancing, great food and many shops to choose from. My only complaint is the coffee shop the coffee was terrible and the service even worse.

We had so much fun here looking at the shops, buying completely affordable souveniers and enjoying a great lunch. Will definitely come back here on our next trip to LA! Don't miss it!

whenever i'm in los angeles, the one place that makes me feel at home is olvera street. the chicano population is heavy, and the food, though not authentic is close enough (where else outside of texas can i get a fruit cup that includes jicama?)

it's definitely worth your time, and fairly inexpensive compared to other areas of lalaland. be prepared to just sit down and soak in the atmosphere.