Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Los Angeles

902 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Sharkys Mexican Grill
Sharkys Mexican Grill
79/100 (1710 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Sit down
American
Mexican
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always good food -- we're vegetarian, and there's plenty of variety. Sometimes very crowded, but lines move quickly. Take-out is accurate and..."
Steve Cooperman
"Best fresh Mexican in California. You can tell when you taste it - it is fresh and just damn..."
John Cooper
"��it. Always the best salad. Makes my tummy very..."
Mistaree Reich
"Es lo mejor. En ese restaurante. Les imbito q bayan a. Aprobar esa comida esta esquicita. Hay muchos platillos diferentes. Para carniboros y hasta..."
Melvin Alvarado
"SHARKEYS Grill is what happens when you take the concept of the organic, cage-free, free-range, wild-caught, & non-GMO and turned them into..."
Gio Tavanlar
"I like the experience eating here especially their vegan tacos, I recommend trying mushroom and cauliflower tacos if you’re into vegan..."
Pooya
"Great place with good vegan options. Fresh..."
Mary Glanville
"Keylin was very helpful and friendly, her energy on running through the store helping customers was outstanding. Clean..."
Tulipan Holanda
"I love this place. Their food is exceptional compared to most restaurants and certainly better than any fast food. I think it's super they offer some..."
Big Hoss
"There food is so we'll made and is..."
Farvak M
"Wonderful food, great people, and a nice patio to enjoy your..."
Penny Quantz
"Jerry the manager is really on top of it. I have ordered large orders from this location with the intention of having jerry be the one who takes my..."
Theodore
"We were so pleasantly surprised by Sharky's recently. It had been a while since we had been. The food is so fresh, the flavors on point, clean and..."
Demi Vourakis
"Always good service, plenty of staff working. Food is very fresh and tastes great. They will modify or substitute for you, if needed. Salsa bar is..."
Regine Lyne
"We particularly enjoyed the..."
Eric Flett
"I have very few experiences at Sharkey's before yesterday, and I was pleasantly surprised. Great, fresh tasting food. Not too heavy. Seemed like they..."
Elexsia Hood
El Taco Llama
El Taco Llama
79/100 (1661 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
79/100 (1055 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Guacamole
Chicken Bowl
Burrito Bowl
Perfectly Rolled Burrito
Burrito
Fast food
Mexican
Fast food
Takeout
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"As far as corporate fast food goes, Chipotle is a decent option. This particular store has fresh food, competent employees, and a nice (if not..."
Bryce Allison
"Fresh, high quality ingredients. Check...Great condiments, check. I highly recommend the Carnitas. But then, halfway through my burrito I noticed it..."
Kyle Kushman
"Good..."
MOODY360TV
"Happy hour tacos from 3-5 for half off...need i say more?! I come here way more than I should, but working down the street makes it the most..."
Frances Torres
"The food is regularly well prepared and delightful, employees hands out excellent service. I really like the cleanliness and vibes. I highly..."
Maurice Lindsey
Benito's Taco Shop
Benito's Taco Shop
79/100 (906 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice place just to catch a breather from the rush of Fairfax mantras, and like a Spanish fiesta; satisfying after a delicious..."
Punchy Hart
"California burrito's..."
Greniax Carcass Andree
"Bean and cheese burritos TO DIE FOR Cures..."
Renee Ruin
"I miss benito's tacos, my first..."
Layla Gia
"burritos are the..."
Humberto Nieto
"Sooooooooooo..."
Taylor Wallace
"..."
Consuelo Chavez
"Great..."
Mark Scarbrough Sr.
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
79/100 (1476 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Place is always kept clean, big plus. Not too busy tonight, another plus. Chicken was spot on and the salsa...🤤 Everything was perfect, it was a..."
Ingrid Jui
"Loved the Mexican food. The weird thing in USA is that everything closes very early. El Pollo Loco closes at 9pm whereas nearby restaurants close at..."
Abeer Hamid
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
79/100 (424 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Great service delicious in every way "'! Drive thru..."
Steve Johnny X Hernandez
"Always a nice experience when I eat here ppl are so nice food..."
Kimberly Bannister
"Excellent service and..."
Andre Walker
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
79/100 (724 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Baja Fresh
Baja Fresh
79/100 (606 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mexican
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fajitas
Nachos
Shrimp
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Had good experience of Mexican Food. Big portions, delicious food. Had ordered veg. Taco and chicken taco, chicken tortilla soup and chips and salsa...."
Reena Mukherjee
"Baja Fresh is my go to whenever I’m in the LA area. I love all the fresh, flavor packed. The Classic Baja Style Tacos are amazing and the Baja Bowl..."
Top Foodie
"Great atmosphere coming here. I didn’t realize it was a chain store because it felt like an individual store. The staff were super friendly &..."
Kiffdcosta
"A Mexican fast food place with decent food which is prepared fresh. They offer different foods than your cheap taco places. Much tastier and better..."
Kritika Singh
"We ate here twice during our 6 day stay......     Food was great and prices were very reasonable. Great location right on Hollywood Blvd.... Will..."
Kiran Yadav
"Surprisingly good spot in the heart of tourist insanity. Carnitas tacos were very good. Guacamole among some of the best. Salsas were fresh and..."
Scott MacPhee
"I absolutely loved this place. The ingredients are fresh, wholesome and the portions are huge! The sauces are delicious and you have the choice to..."
Shruti Rajpal (Food Fanatic)
"Very nice staff and excellent fish tacos. I generally get the fried tacos. There a large selection of salsas at the salsa bar. Great stuff! Fish..."
Stephen Lee
"Fresh ingredients, good tacos, great chicken. But the place, tables and floors, was a bit..."
jjj visser
"Healthiest fastfood snack / meal, grilled or crisp seafood, fish, meat, veggie wrap or salad🥗 🌯 With fresh drinks of honest black yeah or..."
Cherine H
"Baja Fresh was not too bad. Shrimp tacos were decent. The queso was quite good. Restaurant was a little messy and didn’t seem to be kept up..."
Thomas Novelli
"The best Mexican fast food out there and the chips and salsas are free..."
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"I wish I’d gone here on my previous visits. The food is so good: fast, healthy, delicious and full of flavour. I had the chilli lime shrimp bowl &..."
Julie Small
"Service was great and a little wait because, your taco is prepared as you order. It was excellent and..."
La Verne N. P. Towns
"Gotta say...always a classic stop in LA. The Burrito Ultimo with mixed meat is my go to, but you can do whatever. I just wish they got rid of..."
J A
"This location is Baja Fresh. By that I mean they serve their customers what they order, charge them appropriately, and in an acceptable amount of..."
JadedJock
"Very nice friendly AMAZING SALSA..."
Quang Huynh Wong
"It's a small place no restroom, but great..."
Fasinshop ebay Los Angeles
"I like Baja Fresh because they are an affordable option for great Mexican 🌮🌯 Food. This restaurant location is in the Beverly Conection mall in..."
The Popescus
"Great service, excellent food as expected. Tried the new impossible meat on a tostada and was NOT disappointed. No salsa bar during covid, but the..."
mandy bognar
Gorditas Durango
Gorditas Durango
79/100 (762 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Mexican
Mexican
Grill
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Grill
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Taqueria Tapatio #2
Taqueria Tapatio #2
79/100 (328 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
El Chavo
El Chavo
79/100 (118 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
79/100 (1060 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
79/100 (1412 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
King Taco
King Taco
79/100 (325 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
79/100 (1467 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Had a better experience than I did in the past here. Staff was friendly/helpful and food was fresh. I was provided plenty of condiments..."
Mistress Morgue
"Feliz dia de Los muertos!!! Thanks to the people that organized it. We had fun and great meal. Thank you also to our make-up artist. This place is..."
Gray Jamili
"when in the area ,i always buy the food here (chicken) the taste of the chicken here is very great for me, even color ,not like in other Pollo Loco..."
Ian Chen
"My favorite dishes, Pollo bowl, no rice and substitute with cabbage instead of rice. Try it and you’ll see how delicious it is, plus, you are not..."
Octavio Quevedo (Mortgage Expert)
"This was a really amazing el pollo loco I just eat there every thing was so fresh and Yummy I usually eat pollo loco for lunch but this one is like..."
amin.musavikhah
"Food is great, I don't know why the white people hate this place so much..."
Kevin Silva
"Easy ordering system, quick and helpful service, and food meeting very well..."
Jussi P
"Good food, great service, but make sure all your items are in the bag before driving..."
Tummy Holiday
"Good food, great service, but make sure all your items are in the bag before driving..."
Tummy Holiday
"Very friendly people here and very good service. I'll definitely be making this a regular lunch..."
Jeff Heade
"The service at this location is always consistently fast, and they keep the restaurant as clean as possible, which is great! The food is tasty as..."
Jerry Brice
"Great foods long lines Flashy paint job Outside My Fav place healthy..."
LA VIEW 360 degree
"One of the favorite chicken always like no crispy no salt not too many condiments just natural regular or special condition and dinner in at the same..."
Juan Rodriguez
"Delicious options! I really enjoyed my lunch. A plate with rice, beans, lots of chicken, avocado, veggies and spicy sauce. Yummy! And a delicious..."
Deyka V. Howe
El Taco Llama
79/100 (455 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great take-out Mexican food w/decent prices. Also has an enormous picture menu..."
BigLuu
La Reyna Restaurant
La Reyna Restaurant
79/100 (28 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Diablo
Diablo
79/100 (1066 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Mexican
Pub
Pub
Gastropub
Mexican
Fusion
Gastropub
Fusion
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
American
Gastropub
Mexican
Pub
Fusion
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So good I had to go back for dinner. I had lunch at Diablo and kept thinking about the tacos all day so I had go back for dinner as well. Really..."
Petter Nyman
"Diablo is, for me at least, a new style, healthy, Mexican eatery. It is located on Sunset Blvd. in the Silverlake area. Parking is pretty easy on..."
Elizabeth Lascheid
"Giving props to this place. Good drinks, food and dog friendly. I had the Escobar margarita and I tried the passion fruit one as well. Escobar has a..."
Omar R. Canales
"The asada and fish tacos were very good and so were the..."
Martin Mendoza
"I haven't really been to many taco places here in LA even though I live here lol. But this place was very good! Their guac was amazing! Hands down..."
Madeline Atkins
"As always, tacos were out of this world good, the blood orange IPA rocked and the service was amazing! Never ever had issues at this establishment...."
Beatriz Monroe
"Hands down one of the best taco spots in Los Angeles! I highly recommend this place and they also have daily specials on the lunch board so be sure..."
Diamond King
La Sirena Restaurant
La Sirena Restaurant
79/100 (236 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mexican
Seafood
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Seafood
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
79/100 (582 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Mexican
Cheap Eats
"Nice burritos and all kind of Mexican cuisine.... I loved their signature Baja chicken burrito which was really huge. Kind and fast..."
Kritika Singh
"After wandering, we found this mexican/salad fast food restaurant. Overall it's a good option if you are looking to have a salad and not to spend a..."
Kiran Yadav
"I have eaten at other Baja Fresh locations and I am rating this restaurant higher because the staff were very engaging and seemed genuinely happy to..."
Robyn Popescu
"Freshhhhhhhhh Latin food. Patience is the word to describe the inside environment. Check the photos. First is chicken toquitos and the second is the..."
Morg.
"If your into Mexican food and want to try something different, then you must come to Baja Fresh Mexican Grill. The food was the bom and great..."
Harry Irvine
"Have been going to Baja Fresh for years and love their Burritos. Good salsa's too...spicy and not spicy. When the pandemic ends I'm sure they will..."
Rodger C.
"They never disappoint. This location has always been convenient for me as well as being consistent. All their burritos are good, but lately I have..."
Jason Ji Sung Yun
"The food is surprisingly ungreasy, even if you order it Super. You can stuff your face with burrito and still feel pretty good about yourself. My..."
Shannon Greer
Marla's Cafe
Marla's Cafe
79/100 (252 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos El Gavilan
Tacos El Gavilan
79/100 (39 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
79/100 (1418 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Thank You Levine! Great Customer Service and Delicious Veggie Burritos! You are the..."
Deborah Kassin Elkins
"Great customer service! Friendly atmosphere and food..."
Alvaro Salazar
"Great costumer service!!!!! And the food was..."
Jeannette Bucaro
Gus's Lunch Box
Gus's Lunch Box
79/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Seasoned Fries
Buffalo Wings
The Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Mikes Hot Honey
Detroit Style Pizza - Wisconsin Brick Cheese
Pepperoni Cups
Birria Pizza Coming Soon
La Caesar Salad
Lemon Pepper Wet
Escuela Taqueria
Escuela Taqueria
79/100 (697 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"This was a great taqueria place that was not fancy. Food was delicious and came out quickly. We had tacos and they were..."
Jessica Lifson
"My boyfriend and I spotted Escuela Taqueria from across the street this Sunday afternoon and found the aesthetic inviting. We loved the interior..."
SAMEERA PURI
"My kids and I ended up here and we were pleasantly surprised. The chips, guacamole and lemonade were amazing. Shrimp tacos were delicious too. There..."
Brigitte Kouba Neves (Gigi Yogini)
"Really good tacos with elevated options in the menu like the wagyu steak tacos or ethical pork. Really good quality, well executed served in mini..."
Brenda Pazos
"Impromptu stop for lunch - cute vibe and decent street tacos. Taco fillings were great, but the flour tortillas was mediocre. I probably would have..."
Ryan Lanzendorf
"Escuela Taqueria is a quaint Mexican restaurant on Beverly Blvd. The block is hot with lots of food options but they reside on a corner that’s very..."
Michael Keonavong
"Another highly recommended spot. Authentic Mexican food on an elevated level. Can’t expect cheap Mexican food here. It’s moderately priced and..."
Sherman Yang
"The food and the drinks were very good and the location is pretty - but the most amazing part about this place are the people that work there! It was..."
Lisa Schmutz
"The pork rib tacos are great. Beautiful open air seating with lots of plants. The agua fresca is refreshing. Hostess was slow, and somehow the..."
Jamie Lai
"I just ate here for the first time. Escuela Taqueria is a wonderful addition to this neighborhood. Without a doubt I will be back in the very near..."
Dennis Smith
"Best tacos I’ve had in LA (mushroom taco was the best!!), beautiful street seating and attentive..."
Chloe White
"First time here but won’t be the last! Fabulous and fresh food, and an exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. There are so many restaurant..."
Jennifer Lane
"Some of the best tacos I have ever had! They looked so good, I didn't think about taking pictures until round #2! Definitely worth the trip if you..."
Coach Picks
"My boyfriend’s favorite taco place and I am so glad he brought me! The tacos were just delicious! I especially loved the chicken and also the pork..."
Erica Russel
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
79/100 (648 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Del Taco
79/100 (496 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
La Valentina Mexican Grill
La Valentina Mexican Grill
78/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
78/100 (34 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch
Tacos Los Tomateros
Tacos Los Tomateros
78/100 (143 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Mexican
Dinner
"Me encantan!, me hace sentir q estoy en mi bello Culiacán, Sinaloa...deliciosos!!, los super..."
Mary Peña Meza
"Muy buenos y sabrosos. De verdad tienen el sabor de sinaloa :D Recomendado..."
José E. Benitez
"Great food highly recommended!!! One of my favorite places after the club and even for..."
Ruben Lopez
"Los tacononones y burrononones de Asada y todo tan buenos..."
Millán Ramos Orlando
"Yo creo q están..."
Eugenia Nolasco
"Los mejores..."
Kendra Lopez
"SALUDOS COMPAS COMO HUEZO LOS TACOS Y ESOS..."
Banda Viento Sinaloense
"IF YOU LIKE DELICIOUS FOOD THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. THIS HERE IS THE SPOT. { MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE THEIR BURRITOS, TACOS AND HORCHATA } YUMM!! DON'T..."
Angie Varela