Amiga Amore

5668 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

Los Angeles

Open

Visit Website +1 323-739-0894

Cuisines

Mexican Italian Fusion / contemporary

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Andrew, Steven, and Adam

1/22/2026

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About

Amiga Amore is a unique restaurant that fuses Mexican and Italian cuisines, creating a marriage of flavors rarely seen in the culinary world. The chef is celebrated for seamlessly blending traditional techniques and ingredients from both cultures, resulting in inventive and memorable dishes. The restaurant has garnered attention for its innovative approach and heartfelt execution.

The Visit

Amiga Amore stood out as a favorite for its special blend of Mexican and Italian influences, delivering a romantic and memorable dining experience. The reviewers praised the creativity and execution of the dishes, especially the duck garnitas pasta, which showcased layers of flavor and thoughtful use of ingredients. The atmosphere and the novelty of the cuisine contributed to a sense of excitement and discovery.

What They Ate

Elote agnolotti (street corn pasta)

Duck, duck, duck - braised duck carnitas with epazote and parsley linguine, oranges, Coca-Cola, Peroni beer marinade, broccolini, duck gravy, duck egg yolk, crispy duck skin

Quotes

"The epazote in the noodle is very subtle. But it adds like the way that an herb can be spicy. You taste that in the noodle."

"(Elote agnolotti) That's crazy good... If pizza rolls were served at a five-star restaurant."

Our Reflection

Amiga Amore’s inventive fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisine left a lasting impression on the reviewers. The duck garnitas pasta, with its layers of flavor and perfectly cooked duck, became a standout dish that sparked genuine excitement and admiration. The subtle use of epazote in the noodles and the thoughtful combination of ingredients created a sense of discovery and delight. The restaurant’s ability to blend two distinct culinary traditions so seamlessly resonated deeply, making the experience feel both romantic and groundbreaking.

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