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 – 11:00 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.”
Open5:00 – 11:00 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 – 1:00 AM
“Upon entering, you automatically know some amazing antojitos are about to pull your heartstrings from the feel of the dining room alone.”
Open10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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 – 9:30 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.”
Closed5:00 – 10:00 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 – 12:00 AM
“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 – 9:00 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 – 11:00 PM
“Walking into El Tepeyac was like walking back in time into a different era.”
Closed12:00 – 9:00 PM
Closed9:00 AM – 10:00 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 – 1:30 AM
“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 – 12:00 AM
“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 – 11:00 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 – 3:00 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 – 9:30 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 – 2:00 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 – 10:00 PM
“The best reason to visit the Mercado is to sample some of the most authentic Mexican food in Los Angeles.”
Open11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
“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 – 3:00 AM
Closed3:00 – 11:00 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 PM – 12:00 AM
Closed5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Open8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Open6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Open11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
“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 – 9:00 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