The Escondite, Skid Row
19 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Escondite gets repeated recommendations for its Chicago character and downtown dive-bar feel. One commenter points to an Old Style sign, another mentions live music, and a visitor praises the burgers alongside the bar itself. A further patron highlights wings and an arcade hunting game. One fan notes having watched sports here.
Address
The Escondite, 410 Boyd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music, Food
- Known for
- Live music, Chicago bar
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/uv15 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025ambience
Says it has Midwest vibes worth trying.
- Recommendsu/Nizamark in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Recommends the Escondite.
- Recommendsu/LAWriter2020 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024ambience
Describes a dive-style bar with live music on some nights.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Bread249 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Definitely recommends the Escondite.
- Recommendsu/MaxwellLurkmore in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Suggests stopping here for drinks before a bar crawl.
- Recommendsu/Ginko__Balboa in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Names The Escondite as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/pinchematto in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024ambience
Says it has a Midwest feel as a Chicago bar with an Old Style sign.
- Recommendsu/YT_Milo_Sidequests in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Suggests the Escondite as a bar to visit.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Rareearthmetal in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Loves that place.
- Recommendsu/thecomputersighed in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Says it is pleasant.
- Recommendsu/wingsandahalo in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024ambience
Notes it is a Chicago bar.
- Recommendsu/JustThings_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Names it among Chicago-style bars around town.
- Recommendsu/DeathByBamboo in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025ambience
Loves the bar, but notes it sometimes shows sports on screens.
- Recommendsu/ybgkitty in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Recommends this Chicago-themed spot, highlighting its beer power hour.
- Recommendsu/homesstarrun in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025value
Cheap wings, Big Buck Hunter, one of their favorite bars ever.
- Recommendsu/deltarho in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Calls The Escondite one of LA's best bars, with strong burgers.
- Recommendsu/grandiloves in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Names the escondite as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Warm-Gift-7741 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Enthusiastic, saying it's awesome and should stay under the radar.
- Recommendsu/Aviv_CLE in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Lists the Escondite downtown among Midwestern-vibe bars.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.