These 8 amazing Mexican restaurants will have you shouting Viva La Me-hi-khoooo at the top of your lungs. Without futher ado, check out LA’s top Mexican spots.
1. La Serenata de Girabaldi
Address: 10924 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Why we love them:
They serve quesadillas instead of tortilla chips with their salsa (for free!)
Their meals often come with soup, their rice is sometimes basmati
Elevated but authentic, non-snobby Mexcian food – we’ve never seen anything like this place
2. Toca Madera
Shoutout to the lovely Daniel Sharabi
Address: 8450 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Why we love them:
The best Mexican vegan selection we have ever seen
Amazing bar, great cocktails and killer ambiance
Great for dates, entertaining guests
Excellent tapas, good food (it’s pricy though)
3. El Sombrero
Address: 1005 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Why we love them:
Fantastic location, a block from the Manhattan Beach Pier
Tasty, fresh salsa
Delicious, tomatillo enchiladas
4. Guisados
Address: 2100 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Why we love them:
The talk of the DTLA jewelry district
Fresh, made-to-order soft tacos
Insane menu – check it for yourself: http://www.guisados.co/menu/
Chiles Toreados: SPICIER THAN YOU THINK. BUYER BEWARE!
5. Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Cafe
Huge thanks to Greg
Address: 812 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Why we love them:
Excellent, house chips & salsa
Huge portions, friendly staff, very inexpensive
6. El Coyote Mexican Café
Address: 7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Why we love them:
Love their Guacamole
If you like your cheese enchiladas cheesey, this is your spot (otherwise stay away)
7. El Compadre
Address: 1248 S Figueroa St, Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Why we love them:
Decent mariachi band on some nights
Free salsa is so good we order bean & cheese burrito a la carte and dump cup of salsa all over it. Good & cheap.
8. El Cholo
Huge thanks to the always dapper Parimal M. Rohit
Address: 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Why we love them:
They’ve been here forever. Classic LA Mexican spot
Ask to sit at the world famous nacho table for free nachos (Western Ave location)
Great enchilada combo plates
