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by Cheri Fox<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This summer, Los Angeles welcomed \u00a0a new culinary hotspot with the opening of\u00a0La Nena Cantina<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0The Music Center<\/a>\u2019s Walt Disney Concert Hall<\/a><\/strong>. The official opening was on August 6, after a delicious tasting media preview.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This vibrant restaurant is the third location for the popular Mexican spot from the team behind Malibu and Hollywood favorites, Frida Mexican<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Created by restaurateur Vicente Del Rio,<\/strong> La Nena Cantina offers coastal-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and signature dishes like tableside guacamole, mole negro, and tacos Malibu<\/strong>\u2014each bursting with bold flavors that celebrate LA\u2019s rich cultural scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The restaurant will be open daily for Lunch and Dinner .  La Nena Cantina will also adjust hours for pre-show and special events, offering extended hours to accommodate lively performance schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With 150 seats, La Nena joins other LA favorites like Abernethy\u2019s<\/a> and Kendall\u2019s Brasserie<\/a>, adding a fresh, energetic vibe to The Music Center\u2019s diverse dining offerings. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring our coastal spirit to The Music Center,\u201d says\u00a0owner Vicente Del Rio<\/strong>. \u201cThis is a unique opportunity to share our flavors with a new audience in a space that celebrates creativity and community.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel S. Moore, president & CEO of The Music Center<\/strong>, adds, \u201cThis new restaurant offers a perfect pairing of good food and gathering\u2014complementing the artistry and energy of our campus<\/strong>. We can\u2019t wait for guests to experience this vibrant new addition.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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