Loved this cute little venue! It may not have looked much from the outside - but once inside, the mixture of cosy, authentic and urban cool won me over. The colorful flower arrangements in red and pink hues disposed on each table really stood out and contributed in creating a fresh, romantic set up. I liked my Chilcano cocktail (pisco, ginger beer and fresh lemon juice) although it could have been served a tiny bit more chilled on this hot LA evening. The food was fabulous: the ceviche had the spice and zest I always long for, the chicken anticucho was moist and flavorful (and large for an appetizer), the lomo saltado was just the right balance between well cooked, seasoned and tender. Service was super efficient and friendly. Atmosphere was quiet at first but exploded in enthusiastic chatter at about 8pm. Being a Latin music fan, I loved the background music playlist composed of the best of classic salsa tunes. Overall we had a super experience at Los Balcones. The only thing that was a bit of a shame is that they brought all the dishes we ordered at the same time, instead of one by one (or at least appetizers before main course). As such, there wasn't enough time to savor each dish by itself and appreciate its intricate flavoring. The meal felt a bit rushed (we didn't want the hot dishes to get cold) when it could have been leisurely and a greater feast for the palate. So make sure to specify in which order/ at what rhythm they should bring over your food.