Mas Malo
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Mas Malo is between Olive and Grand on 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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The Angelina cocktail has a sweet-spicy kick. It’s made with tequila, hibiscus juice, a hint of simple syrup and lime. The rim is red chili with salt. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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The addictive chips can be eaten with a salsa flight. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Mas Malo is located in an old downtown jewelry store that dates to 1923. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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The Ensenada bacon-wrapped shrimp is bathed in earthy garlic and spicy chipotle. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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The tacos made of ground beef and pickles are a restaurant specialty. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)