Carlitos Gardel, Melrose
24 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Carlitos Gardel on Melrose draws repeated steak recommendations, and one diner specifically praises its rib eye cap. Diners also describe a cozy or intimate room, with another praising the wine list. The qualifications are narrower than a broad rejection: a visitor likes the small restaurant but doubts it serves the best steak available, and another recommends its steak and fries while distinguishing it from a classic steak-frites spot. Its appeal is a smaller, characterful steak dinner rather than unanimous top billing.
Address
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse, 7963 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Rib eye cap
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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/euge_lee in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Suggests Carlitos Gardel as something a bit different to try.
- Recommendsu/7Thanks in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Lists Carlitos Gardel as a backup option.
- Recommendsu/Admirable-Wash540 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026
Names Carlito Gardel as the answer to the steakhouse request.
- Recommendsu/100_Muthafuckas in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Enthusiastically calls Carlitos Gardel excellent.
- Recommendsu/risottoman in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Places it on the east side of La Cienega and calls it great.
- Recommendsu/Legitimate-Bag-2482 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Seconds the Carlitos Gardel pick, calling it an unusual hidden spot.
- Recommendsu/HMS_Chevette in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Says it suits fries and steak, but is not really a steak frites place.
- Mixedu/clarknoheart in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Calls it a great restaurant but says it is far from downtown.
Show all 25 cited comments
- Recommendsu/justwantkickz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Includes Carlitos Gardel among several steak spots they say they enjoy often.
- Recommendsu/Due-Profession7248 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Names Carlitos Gardel as the answer to the steakhouse question.
- Recommendsu/Mrepman81 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Names Carlitos Gardel as one of two steakhouse picks.
- Recommendsu/oksnackwrangler in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Gives Carlitos Gardel as a direct answer to the steakhouse question.
- Recommendsu/av4rice in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024ambience
Calls the Melrose spot snug and intimate, and says it is nearer to the person asking.
- Recommendsu/standover_man in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026
Endorses Carlito Gardel as the answer to any steak question.
- Recommendsu/valleyofthedollie in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Calls Carlitos Gardel a neighborhood gem with an excellent wine list.
- Recommendsu/gregatronn in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Agrees with two earlier picks, calling it worth it and praising the rib eye cap.
- Recommendsu/Rockgarden13 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Suggests Carlitos Gardel on Melrose as a steak option.
- Recommendsu/coppermask in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024ambience
Suggests Carlitos Gardel on Melrose as a romantic choice.
- Recommendsu/Danirose231 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024taste
Enjoyed the food during a birthday visit.
- Recommendsu/hollywood_rich in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Agrees Carlitos Gardel is a good option.
- Recommendsu/BasilBasil1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Lists Carlitos Gardel among its picks.
- Recommendsu/jewdarvish in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Gives Carlitos Gardel as a direct steakhouse answer.
- Recommendsu/Yes_Special_Princess in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024taste
Says it's a dependable steak spot where the service stands out.
- Recommendsu/Confident_Green1537 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Replies with the name Carlitos Gardel as a steakhouse answer.
- Recommendsu/cocolee213206 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Simply agrees with the Carlitos Gardel suggestion.
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