Mid-Wilshire Mexican

Gracias Madre

Address: 8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (323) 978-2170
Yelp link: (4 stars with 1800+ reviews)
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• Probably our favorite restaurant in all of LA
• New age, Michelin Star worthy Mexican – all plant based / vegan
• Our favorites: Street corn, butternut squash quesadillas, flautas, French toast & cauliflower tacos

 

El Coyote Mexican Cafe

Address: 7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 939-2255
Yelp link: (3.5 stars with 1200+ reviews)
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• Love their Guacamole
• If you like your cheese enchiladas cheesey, this is your spot (otherwise stay away)

 

Loteria Grill – Fairfax

Address: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 930-2211
Yelp link: (3.5 stars with 600+ reviews)
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• Great choice for Mexican if you’re at the farmer’s market at the Grove

 

Mercado

Address: 7910 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 944-0947
Yelp link: (4 stars with 600+ reviews)
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• We love their chile relleno and street corn
• They are really strict about their no substitution policy

 

El Chato Taco Truck

Address: 5300 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone: Not Available
Yelp link: (4.5 stars with 1000+ reviews)

• With over 2,600 fans of facebook, El Chato has built a little bit of a cult-like following. Apparently, once you go El Chato you never go El Backo.

 

El Carmen

Address: 8138 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 852-1552
Yelp link: (4 stars with 700+ reviews)
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• We love this spot, not necessarily because of the food, but because of the overall experience
• It’s an interesting place, kind of like a dark cave with free flowing margaritas, chips, salsa, guac and more
• It’s a great place to drink, especially day drink, because you won’t even realize the suns still out