Hidden gems - Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 36 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Happy Rodeo Inc

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 This restaurant holds a special place in my family's hearts! Before it was Little Rodeo this location was a little Mexican restaurant named Taco Bravo that we used to frequent for their Nachos Machos (Nachos with beans, cheese, choice of meat, some guacamole and pickled jalapeños and carrots to top...

5.00 (8 reviews)

Salgados Little Kitchen

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Ms. Salvador has been serving up home cooked meals for 30 yrs. The meals take me back to how my own mother would prepare a meal, I was blessed to have meet her son Johnie today who invited me to some of the most deliciously prepared authentic Mexican food I've had in over 40 yrs. This being Monday...

5.00 (7 reviews)

Clemen’s Kitchen

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Really enjoyed the carnitas and pastor tacos!

4.90 (72 reviews)

Lasso My Taco

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Best tacos/Mulitas/tortas around USC. Been really disappointed in the lack of good Mexican food around USC before i went here but this hole in the wall Guatemalan place is some of the best food I’ve had. Great food, great workers. Open late.

$ $$$

4.90 (23 reviews)

Casa De Papi Mexican Grill

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 So after a year, I can verbalize I've nibbled and tasted the menu... everything is as good as it gets! there's was something on the list I've never endeavored... their cheeseburger. Now afore any of you call me crazy, we all ken, a Chef can make anything and the owner of Casa De Papi, is a fantast...

$ $$$

4.80 (143 reviews)

Lieder's

Takeout restaurant

👍👍 If you want quality, good food, great service, and ppl that care, Lieder’s is your place. Been buying here for over 10+ years and looking forward to the next 10!

$$ $$

4.80 (142 reviews)

MX 30-30 ll

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 here it is! BEST CHILAQUILES around. First time here and oh man so good. Fresh crunchy perfect balance of spice and salsa. Beans were fresh and delicious. Rice was light fluffy and perfect. Will be back! Thank you Romel!

4.80 (108 reviews)

Taco Star

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Yesterday I was craving about tacos and I stopped by Taco Star. And I didn’t regret it. It was so many options in menu. And it was sooo good! Definitely I will come back to try more.

$ $$$

4.80 (34 reviews)

Chingon Catering

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 the taco truck right across the coffee store! For me one of the best taco truck in dtla so goodd

4.80 (19 reviews)

Birrieria y Taquería El Gym

Mexican restaurant

4.80 (10 reviews)

Tacos De Birria De Res

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 We drive 45minutes for these tacos they are well served and the best taste! Always packed with people so that should tell you something! It’s an outside stand and there my favorite!!! Soo worth ur time and drive!

$ $$$

4.70 (141 reviews)

Taqueria of Hollywood

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 It was the last meal I ate on my way out of town and it may have been the best. I tried one of each meat tacos,6 in total. The el pastor was the best I’ve ever had. I’ll be stopping by on my way back into town for sure!

$ $$$

4.70 (134 reviews)

Las Margaritas Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 The only bad thing is looking for parking. But my torta ham was good. And the hot sauce was buring my tongue for about 5 minutes then it went away! It was good though.

$ $$$

4.70 (129 reviews)

Bread & Breakfast

Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 This place has the BEST breakfast burritos! Even brought my dog with me and they offered him a small piece of bacon. Very friendly staff and great vibes! Would definitely recommend.

$$ $$

4.70 (112 reviews)

Don Toño's

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Went to check this place for the first time last Wednesday morning and really liked it. We ordered the red and green chilaquiles with egg and these were simply amazing! Although the place is super tiny, Don Toño took great care of us. We’ll probably come back and try other food items from their menu...

4.70 (77 reviews)

Jacky’s Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Had an asada Huarache here for the second time. It was soooo good. Omg! heavenly!. Home-made deliciousness is a specialty here.. everything on the menu far exceeds my palettes expectations. Ive had a few things in this menu and personally I've never been disappointed. If you're ever around and hungr...

4.70 (19 reviews)

Birrieria Nochistlan

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 The name of this restaurant refers to Nochistlán de Mejia in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, the town where chef-owner Javier Moreno learned how to make "Birria de Chivo" (aka goat birria) from his grandfather. This is a restaurant with no menus, as they only serve their birria, and there are only t...

4.60 (145 reviews)

Placita Cafe

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 I stopped by placita cafe on my way back to Palm Springs. They have tasty Mexican food and a welcoming staff. I dined in and got the carne asada taco plate with rice and beans which was delicious and the green sauce was perfect with the tacos 👌 Beans and rice were good as well. Will definitely come...

$ $$$

4.60 (144 reviews)

El Arco Lincoln Heights

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 After five years, the iconic Highland Park restaurant has been reborn in Lincoln Heights. A smaller, simpler version of the restaurant that served generations on York Blvd, the food is even better than I remember. Get here before they become so popular you will need a reservation!

$$ $$

4.60 (141 reviews)

Jay's Red Tacos

Mexican restaurant

$$ $$

4.60 (139 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, United States