Los Angeles - Restaurants - Mexican

1416 4th St., Los Angeles 90401
310-526-7121

Mercado

At first glance, you might not even realize this slick 3rd Street Promenade-proxy restaurant serves Mexican cuisine, were it not for the heaping plates of carnitas, ceviches and other Mexicali... read more

616 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
310-657-9888

Tortilla Republic

Tacos and margaritas reign supreme at this West Hollywood upscale cantina, but it's dishes like short rib chile verde or the Kobe burger with sweet potato fries that really stand out. The suave woo... read more

10853 Lindbrook Dr., Los Angeles 90024
310-209-0666

Casa Azul Cantina

From the owners of Frida's Taqueria comes this upscale, authentic Mexican restaurant. Sure, LA is rampant with south of the border cuisine, but Casa Azul stands out with its traditional mole recipe... read more

369 N. Bedford Dr., Los Angeles 90210
310-858-7070

Taberna Mexicana

Sleek Mexican restaurant is a welcome respite from the plethora of Italian joints jamming up Beverly Hills. Taberna pays homage to the mother of all Mexican places (Ninfa's in Houston) with its c... read more

395 Santa Monica Pl., Los Angeles 90401
310-899-1000

Zengo

Santa Monica Place is a mall, sure, but it's one of those new-fangled indoor/outdoor spaces that could be called 'upscale'. Fancy stores, restaurants with expensive cocktails. This is one of them. ... read more

6541 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-960-2404

Te'Kila

The name isn't confusing anybody, is it? There's a whole wall of tequilas to choose from, from guaranteed hangover-inducers to the stuff that goes for $300 a shot. It comes with a lobster burrito. ... read more

8570 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
310-385-0445

Nonna's Empanadas

Empanadas are savory little turnovers. Filled with any number of ingredients, usually of the delicious variety. And tostinos are toasted white bread sandwiches, sometimes with slightly exotic ingre... read more

8250 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-951-9911

Plancha

Not upscale Mexican, just street food-variety deliciousness. Perhaps a bit hard to understand in the land of taco trucks, but looks like Plancha understands (if the menu is any indication). Taquito... read more

103 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles 90012
213-626-6300

Cafe de Camacho

Difficult not to notice that this huge cafe is brightly colored. Chairs were painted by high school art students, and the vibe is fully, celebratorily Mexican. Slightly more elegant than the rest o... read more

119 E. Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 91105
626-304-1000

IX Tapa Lounge

Pasadena isn't know for its party scene or its bars. Not at all. Which is why residents cling so passionately to the few that they have. A few miles southwest and this bar might get called out for ... read more

1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles 90291
310-664-1177

Casa Linda

A Mexican restaurant has long been in this space. Casa Linda is a little snazzier, but not too much. They've added a few tiles, made the upstairs an actual seating area (instead of a dusty storage ... read more

800 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015
213-746-0001

Rosa Mexicano

Angelenos tend to prefer their tacos from trucks, or occasionally dark, tequila-soaked establishments that also host Golden Age glitterati. Not sure what convinced NYC-based Rosa they'd be a hit he... read more

1576 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041
323-896-1972

Cacao Mexicatessen

Feel like your Mexican culinary education is lacking? Cacao aims to provide the lesser known and the rarely available. Nopalitos (grilled cactus sandwiches) and squash blossom rellenos with cod sou... read more

636 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles 90291
866-377-7930

Tlapazola

When a family begets some of the best Oaxacan food by the beach, why not give the cousins a shot? This branch (and location) adds a little French flair, mostly in the mile-long wine list. And Abbot... read more

601 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles 90021
213-596-5579

Yxta

The location scares most away, but the ready, willing and cutting-edge find the food well worth it. Plus tons of tequila if nerve-calming is required. Food earns rave reviews, especially in taco fo... read more

350 Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90013
213-621-2249

Casa

The thinking must be that some people will pay more to sit down to eat a taco. And perhaps the privilege of drinking booze not out of a paper bag is priceless. Dinner has a more complete menu, but ... read more

1st. St. & Central Ave., Los Angeles 90012
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Kogi Korean BBQ

Fusion cuisine done for the masses -- "fusion" may even be tongue-in-cheek. A tortilla from Mexico meets beef, tofu, and sesame seeds done Korean style. This truck moves around, too. Historic Core,... read more

3300 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles 90039
323-664-9400

Hugo's Tacos

Not as good as a taco truck, but at least it's open for breakfast. Breakfast burrito central. This is pan-Mexican. Code for: they'll serve taquitos and nachos to your gringo self. Even a salsa burg... read more

6350 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-467-7991

Beso

They call it a Latin steakhouse. They are Todd English (celebrity, chef) and Eva Longoria (celebrity, regular). We (public, all) say... meh. It's pretty, the ceviche bar looks cool (and seafood fre... read more

11462 Gateway Blvd., Los Angeles 90064
310-481-0804

Tacomiendo

Comida Mexicana verdadera!! Authentic chicken molé and delicious horchata (rice milk with a touch of cinnamon) cool off the strip-mall masses. Good Mexican is plenty but far between the closer you ... read more

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