Petty Cash, a semi-authentic taqueria, is the collaboration between celebrated Chef Walter Manzke and restaurateur Bill Chait with myriad talent drawn from East LA, Baja and beyond, including Petty Cash’s Chef de Cuisine, Fabian Gallardo.
Petty Cash’s menu features Walter’s interpretation of street food classics utilizing the best available local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients, rooted in multi-generational tradition and technique. Petty Cash sits on Beverly Blvd. beneath the (former Playa) rooftop garden stewarded by Chef John Sedlar and features urban elements such as hand-painted murals by local street artist RETNA as well as street-style graffiti art by some of Petty Cash’s kitchen staff, a back room with shuffleboard, and picnic style tables and bench seating which lend to a relaxed and playful communal dining room centered around an active bar. Gracing Petty Cash’s vibrant exterior is native Angeleno Ricardo Estrada’s mural in addition to local artist Chaz Bojorquez’s graffiti-style skull painting hanging above Petty Cash’s bar.
The street art meets street food vibe channels the spirit of Tijuana circa 1986 meeting East LA circa 2013. The name Petty Cash is a play on both musical artists Johnny Cash and Tom Petty (and the eponymous cover band) as well as a nod to the accessibly priced items on the menu. The equally spirited cocktail program by Executive Beverage Director Julian Cox features unique craft cocktails on draft including the Fly By Night and Oaxacan Old Fashioned, as well as a range of eclectic Mexican spirits and a beer cellar.
Hora Feliz | Monday – Friday 5-6p | Enjoy munchies and cocktail specials
Place Categories: Bar Dining, Cuisine, Features, Happy Hour, Happy Hour w/ Food Specials, Mexican Restaurants and Private Dining