A well-kept secret shared by east-side residents, El Prado is an inviting neighborhood drinking den popular with low-key hipsters, scruffy Echo Park locals, and beer geeks keen on sampling the rotating menu of international craft beers.
The cozy beer and wine bar offers a well-culled selection of (often local) beers, red, white and sparkling wine, as well as small bites—think olives, pita and hummus.
The narrow, minimalist room that feels like a cross between a 70s ski lodge and NYC East Village hangouts, featuring a long lacquered-wood bar and marble-topped counter backed by a huge mirror on which the drink selections are scrawled. Exposed brick, a wood bar and tables and soft, yellow glass light fixtures give this place a comfortable feel without sacrificing style.