Cuisine
Guide Picks
“Since 1972, this Jalisco-style birria restaurant has been satisfying that craving for slow-cooked, simmered goat or beef with a side of consommé.”
Open8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“The cheese in their quesabirria tacos is perfectly-browned on the top layer but still white and gooey as it clings to the consommé-dipped tortilla.”
Open11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
“Originally started as a pop-up, A Tí made such a strong impression on Echo Park with zippy yuzu-spiked margaritas and creative Mexican bar food that it decided to stick around for good.”
Open10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
“Upon entering, you automatically know some amazing antojitos are about to pull your heartstrings from the feel of the dining room alone.”
OpenClosed
Closed8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
“In a blind taste test, it's hard to beat the version at Birria El Jalisciense, Hector Ramirez's widely celebrated Saturday morning sidewalk operation in an industrial part of Boyle Heights.”
Open7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Open8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Closed4:00 – 9:00 PM
“Instead of rolling and roasting pork with spices like sage, fennel, and rosemary, Chef Garcia seasons belly with salt, garlic, and chile de arbol.”
Open11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
“Something magical happens when fried pork belly is transformed into a stew—its texture turns awesomely spongy, soaking up liquids beautifully, yet it retains the perfect amount of bite.”
Closed11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
“The name was created in the attempt to brand the deli with a representation of a indigenous Mexican product such as cacao.”
Open8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
“Could Romulo "Momo" Acosta scale to the peak of Carnitas Mountain? He certainly has the pedigree.”
Open9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
“Chulita takes on the airs of a Tulum seaside eatery, with its white-washed space and wood accents.”
“A supple griddled flour tortilla contains a smoky potato and tomatillo hash, which bathes in wood smoke at Bludso's before joining chorizo, onions and peppers in a fine stir fry.”
Open11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“Flash-marinated in lime juice, salt, and jalapeno, the barely-cooked shrimp just couldn't be beat.”
Open11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
“Most tables attempt to tame this flaky sea beast from Sinaloa-born chef Sergio Penuelas and restaurant owner Connie Cossio.”
Open8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“One must is the cecina tacos—thinly sliced, salt-cured beef comes on griddled tortillas, fully dressed with red onions, cilantro and light, savory salsa.”
Open8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“Walking into El Tepeyac was like walking back in time into a different era.”
Closed12:00 – 5:00 PM
Closed9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“In the last three decades, this bright orange restaurant with pagoda roofs has put Koreatown on the map as a citywide destination for Oaxacan cuisine and garnered national awards and recognition in the process.”
Open9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“Probably courage to leave a comfortable corporate environment and take the plunge and invest the money and see how it goes.”
Closed11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
“Holbox is the most exciting stall to hit USC adjacent Mercado La Paloma since Mo-chica.”
Closed11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“Komal stands as Los Angeles' first craft molino, and by extension, is a vital act of cultural and agricultural preservation.”
“The difference between a store-bought tortilla and the handmade wonders here is like night and day.”
Open8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
“This family-run side hustle draws bigger crowds for their mesquite grilled, cleaver-hacked beef tacos than the market does for fish, with good reason.”
Closed9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Open8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
“The selection varies with the seasons, and even changes to meet the needs of different holidays.”
Open10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
“The 76 gas station on the corner of Venice and La Brea in Mid-City plays host to the city's finest al pastor operation, literally "shepherd-style" tacos prepared on a trompo (rotating spit), which was influenced by Lebanese immigrants in Mexico.”
“Malibu is known for many things: multi-million dollar estates, obstructed beach access, prime Pacific Ocean views, and Pepperdine University. One key element is sorely lacking: affordable, high quality food.”
Open7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed1:00 – 9:00 PM
“Famous #5 is a breakfast burrito stuffed with seasoned ground beef, avocado, crispy potatoes, eggs, beans, and a special secret sauce.”
Closed11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“The Zapotec culture is thriving here. There are so many things happening in indigenous communities throughout L.A., in backyards, in kitchens, in communities most Angelenos never see.”
Closed8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
“The Mariscos Jalisco truck is best known for their Taco Dorado, a signature item from Jalisco native Raul Ortega, and his deep fried wonder is certainly state of the art.”
Closed11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“The best reason to visit the Mercado is to sample some of the most authentic Mexican food in Los Angeles.”
OpenClosed
“Although Mexicali Taco and Co.'s menu offers plenty of tacos, most patrons come here for the vampiro, a unique garlicky twist on the classic quesadilla.”
Open8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“I wanted to do something I loved. I loved to cook and produce wonderful food. It was a spiritual thing that I go and do tacos. That was in my heart.”
Closed11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“The cornerstone of any reasonable L.A. diet is tacos, and this place serves up some of the city's best.”
Closed5:30 – 11:00 PM
Open10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Closed3:00 – 10:00 PM
“Tacos Arabes de Puebla truck parks on the corner of Olympic Boulevard & Esperanza in Boyle Heights. They made classic Pueblan tacos of marinated pork in folded over flour tortillas.”
Open9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Open5:00 – 11:30 PM
Closed4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Closed8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Open3:30 – 11:30 PM
Closed5:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Open9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Open6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Open11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“Order the chile relleno burrito which comes with a whole fried poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, or a carnitas burrito.”
“These are not the flashy, extravagant pockets that dominate the collective burrito consciousness. They are smaller, bordering on austere, and distinctly not camera-ready. But you would be hard pressed to find a more satisfying $6 meal.”
Open8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
“The soup hits every soulful note and is bright and light enough for every season, warm, or cold.”
“If the classics don't work for you, Liliana's has a killer tamal verde—a tamal with chicken in spicy green salsa.”
Closed4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Closed8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
“Pastor marinated in orange juice, chilies and other ingredients and cooked on a spit until nice and crusty.”
Open9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
“Vazquez stews beef shoulder for three hours in broth with tomatoes, secret spices and chiles before the meat falls apart into shreds.”
Closed11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Open5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Open11:00 AM – 11:00 PM