Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Los Angeles

Table 8

Cathy Oun

"The tastiest gourmet burrito we ever had! And the customer service was above and beyond. Highly recommended, thank..."

Louis Cayafas

"It is one of the best Lengua tacos I have had in a restaurant. Highly recommend. The filet mignon tacos and birria were outstanding as well. Pet..."

DIANA CABRERA

"Absolutely amazing. We came here for a quick bite after a day of tourist activities. Great staff, fast service, spectacular food. Can’t..."

Petra Solarik

"Do not worry, I was taking the photos because your tacos are by far the most delicious and wanted to share this time! Shrimp and filet mignon are my..."

Merve E.

"A classic burrito has a tortilla, a protein, and toppings like lettuce, cheese, beans... Sonoritas takes it way past the basics. They add delicious..."

Vincent Phi

"We got the taco sampler, we thought all the tacos were great but I especially liked the Al pastor. The Elote/street corn tasted great and felt like..."

alejandro vazquez

"Food is really good. Food deserves 5 stars. We especially liked the birria tacos, the ribeye fajitas & the enchiladas. Nice drink menu too. What..."

jared wood

"Great place for lunch you pay before you get sat down. Highly recommend the shrimp..."

Jose Zaragoza

"My mouth waters just thinking about it. Real street corn that you can get on the cob or off! Delicious bowls and tender, juicy steak. It is pricey..."

christi Jones

"Their steak and shrimp burrito!!! I get it every time I visit. A must eat!! Their drinks are delicious too!! A must visit if you’re on the west..."

Michael Yamada

"Best burrito I’ve every had in my life. I don’t know what more I can say. It was really damn good. Chips were also flavorful and bright tasting..."

Ben “Order Up”

"Food is exceptional. SUPER filling so come hungry. Service is usually pretty fast since it’s not as packed as the other places in Sawtelle...."

Aikiro Tiongson

"So good. We drove over from Venice based on reviews, and the drive was worth it. Delicious Authentic north Mexican tacos. The tasting plate was a..."

Bradlee Lawson

"Super delicious food and amazing service. The filet mignon tacos were my fave. I highly recommend the flour tortillas over the corn, they’re nice..."

Ana Rosales

"This is literally the best burrito I have ever had. I recommend this place to anyone traveling through..."

Rubén

Bar Ama

84/100 (3788 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always the best and freshwater and tasty food that we keep coming back to when ever we have a chance to. Love the food and..."

Amy Mayer

"Everything from the appetizers to the meal & all the delicious drinks were perfection. Totally loved this..."

Jeanne Craig Hauser

"Wow!! Just stopped in on a whim, our server Edyn was amazing! And he made us some wonderful suggestions and blew my mind!! I had the ceviche and the..."

Jessica Christine Lopez

"Great vegan faire on the menu, alongside non-vegan dishes. Everyone can come here and leave..."

Melissa May

"best mole enchiladas I've ever had. and have tried and made..."

Victoria Mercedes Arriola Monaci

"wonderful food....service was great and fun place to eat in..."

Julie Fitzgibbons

"Food is outta this world! Cocktails and whiskey/tequila selections are great as well. Recommend the snake's blood cocktail or pineapple ginger soda..."

Ben Edward

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Great location. Great place to meet..."

Joe Conlan

"I loved it. House Margarita con Mezcal. The only bad thing is that you dont have blended drinks..."

Claudia Reyes

"Best taquitos I've ever had... Ever. I went last night and can't stop thinking about them...."

Stacey Whitney

"It's all about the Texas Mexico Queso dip. Couldn't stop eating..."

Deborah Pettit

"Delicious "super nacho hour" great drinks & a friendly staff. Grab a seat at the bar and..."

Destin Weishaar

"Delish! Very, very tasty and fresh! Enjoyed everything we..."

Laine Neasi

"No matter what you hear...it's better. I will drive from Santa Cruz to have the puffy tacos. Insanely..."

Joe Hyatt

"Great food and atmosphere great..."

Virginia Rogers

"Dined 1/12/15 for my birthday. Delicious, impeccable service and ambiance. Can't wait to go back soon. Thank..."

Linda Salvin

"This place gets one of the very few 5 Star ratings that I have ever..."

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Luchia Lopez

"Awesome experience overall having dinner and cocktails here. The Amá margarita and the Negroni Mexico are especially good. And I’m not a huge..."

Carey Smith

"Came here on a recommendation from a friend, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The staff was super friendly. I asked them about portion sizes and..."

Al Wong (wcb79)

"This is the best DTLA happy hour deal I've found . Every component of these generous nachos ($10) is a step above, from the queso to the pickled..."

Brailey Simplican

"Sensational. The best tex-mex cuisine I have ever tasted. We were seriously full. I had the vegetarian enchiladas, rice and beans, selection of..."

Ajay Parekh

"The food was great! I had the Mexican crispy half chicken. It was pleasantly satisfying, and it was as healthy as a dish like that could be! The..."

Jemelleh Coes

"Amazing food! What a pleasant surprise. I had just gotten into town and stumbled upon this place in search of Mezcal in the area. While my drink was..."

Topher B

"Food was great, service was great. Only down side was the 18% service charge. I understand what it's for, but it does kinda put a damper on the..."

Marcus Toji

"A few months ago the Food 52 cookbook club on Facebook (around 35,000 members) cooked from the Bar Amá cookbook and everyone fell in love with..."

Sandra Simmons

"We love Bar Amá— one of our favorite neighborhood spots. It’s cute inside, the food is so comforting/delicious and the service is always prompt..."

John DeLacy

"I came to Bar Amá for one thing: puffy tacos. Bar Amá's Mexican-American chef (and recent Michelin Star winner), Josef Centeno, is from San..."

Jay Keyes

"Bar Ama was a blast! I had a wonderful and delicious lunch here! I was walking around downtown and came upon this place, and I decided to stop by..."

Parker Green

"The Puffy Tacos were the Bomb!! After watching Taco Chronicles on Netflix I was like ok I will head over to Amácita's give these Tex-Mex tacos a..."

Jesse Gonzales

"Awesome happy hour food selections. Good service, cheap drinks and delicious small plates. What more can you ask..."

M Jeero

"Incredible Mexican cuisine! The only thing we ordered that wasn't EXCEPTIONAL was the guacamole. The queso, hamachi ceviche (pictured), and entrees..."

Max Soto

"Great food and cocktails, definitely worth a..."

Laura Mills

Tinga

"My family has a hodge podge of needs at a Mexican restaurant (even more so than normal) and I was glad to see that Tinga ticked most of the boxes. I..."

Paul Smith

"Good but not great. Girlfriend and I shared the Cochinita Pibil nachos and two shredded chicken tacos. It was a lot of food! The nachos were..."

Justin Schwartz

"Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Great art on the walls. It's also a pokestop ;) Get the dirty Horchata, Espresso with Horchata, It's the..."

Shaun Kramm

"Tinga is a modern day taco shop serving delicious tacos with a modern day twist. The place has a gastropub feel serving a variety of craft beers. My..."

Carm BW

"I particularly enjoyed Tinga for their gnarly artwork splattered all over the walls - raining tacos, tacos riding unicorns, 6-legged cats eating..."

Francis Westbrook

"I have been meaning to write this review for a few months now and after every tasty time we go to Tinga I tell myself to write it. So, earlier today..."

Stephanie Ober

"We've seen Tinga transition from a counter to full-service restaurant (building out an adjacent space in the process). Through it all, Tinga's food..."

Jason Lee

"Great Tacos and the staff were very nice to a woman at the next table who did not enjoy pork in her burrito and re-did them.Duh, learn your..."

Cleopatra Coleman

"The food here is delicious! I definitely recommend the Pibil Nachos, Tinga Quesadillia, and the Short Rib Tacos, but you really can't go wrong with..."

Steve Nemroff

"One of my favorite sit down Mexican restaurants. Great food and drinks! The nachos are no joke. Its sad to see this place never super..."

Wendel Smith

"Awesome...food is really good here, absolutely loved the habanero sauce. Tinga Tacos and the Braised Short Ribs Tacos were..."

TX Connection

"The spicy cochinita pibil(Port taco) is delicious and genuinely spicy. Great value overall and not too pricey across entire..."

G S

"one of my favorite places in the city. everything is delicious. the chicken quesadilla is to die for. great horchata too. i am not as pleased that..."

Scott Jackson

"Amazing taqueria... pricey but worth it. Cochinita pibil (crazy spicy) and a dirty horchata (horchata with a double shot of espresso) is the way to..."

Bob Partridge

"Love the Chicken Tinga Nachos and the Mushroom Quesadillas. The staff is really nice, and the wood tables are..."

Sellers Family

"I really appreciate the opportunity and the service......"

Jorge Delau

Clutch Roadhouse

84/100 (3653 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The workers very nice and let me substitute the options on my bowl with their pulled pork (weekend special) The bowl was perfect of healthy and..."

Amy Cooper

"Never disappoints. Fresh food, delicious flavors, cold beer, fresh margaritas and good service + a nice outdoor seating area in the back. Don’t..."

A C

"Food was so good we ordered more after we were done. Many different tacos to choose from, nachos were great. Nice specially margaritas! Cool outside..."

Michael Wilcox

"This place has awesome food. We had great service. The wings and bbq were amazing and we just loved this place. Highly..."

Paine Bone

"The drink selection was decent, good ciders. Michilada was ok. The calamari was delightfully prepared without being over breaded, it was nicely..."

Nad Bee

"This place has the best food I've had in southern California so far. Their Mexican food is amazing. All sauces are house made and taste incredible...."

Shanna Morford

"Such a great place to eat! We walked down from the beach. The staff was amazing and the food was..."

Rachel Bailey

"Canteen style Mexican joint with superb food and drinks. Emphasis on BBQ style cooking - the barbacoa beef is a must. Terrific atmosphere with simple..."

Laurence Anslow

"Great place for ceviche! We stopped by on our way to The Venice West for a concert. We wanted a quick bite before getting there. The fish 🐠..."

Felicia S

"Nine dollar spicy margaritas, $11 OG taco plate, jalapeño buttermilk biscuits.. makes this place an oasis in dLDowntown, VB. Great food. Not pricey...."

Jo Dee

"We came late and they were almost closing but they were very kind to us. They speak Spanish and the food was amazing. We just ordered beans and..."

orlando ::

"Great food and drinks. Especially if you're a gearhead. Went for the Moto Social and was a blast. Definitely coming..."

Alex Echevarria (SLICKTOP360)

"The Nachos with pulled pork were delicious, and both the Baja tacos and the quesadilla with stake were very tasty. The churros were very enjoyable,..."

Adrian Alonso

"Clutch in Venice is a hidden gem that invites you to explore a world of flavors and culinary artistry. With its inventive menu, cozy ambiance, and..."

Andy Buchwald

"Incredible and very well served food with nice outdoor music shows on Sundays. Loved the chicken (a full half chicken!). The fries calamari was the..."

bruno lemgruber

"Holy Hanna. Go here now. The Tri tip sandwich, according to Big Sir was a 10/10. I managed to steal a bite. It was better than any BBQ place we've..."

Cathy K

"Excellent service and the food was DELICIOUS. It was a random stop for us as we were on vacation and it was a solid choice! I highly recommend it...."

Margot

Joselito's Mexican Food

84/100 (1859 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best in LA- no doubt. Hard to believe the Best Mexican Restaurant in LA is in Tujunga of all places- but there it is!!!Superior off spring of..."

Picky Eater

"Rating system 1 to 5. Food: 3Service: 4Ambiance: 4Setting: 3Decor: 3Overall total:..."

Musicpauly

"Delicious Food & drink. I spend many a Friday nights eating the best food & enjoying a fine Margarita at Joselitos. I love the albondigas soup!..."

Txs

"Great place for lunch or dinner. We didn’t have a wait when we went on a Saturday during lunch. We were sited right away. We ordered and food..."

Siranoush Tokatlian

"First time trying this place out and it was very good. I’m a chips and salsa type of person and they were good as..."

Luis Gonzalez

"Food had good flavor. I don't recommend the margaritas they are not that..."

vane “Asenav”

"A really nice place to eat lunch. My friend and I had lunch there to support the American Legion Auxiliary fundraiser. She's eaten there many times..."

Liz Tungate

"A local hangout for Mexican foods and margaritas. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Miss the tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole (made to your..."

Sid Rev

"Went for my birthday and got seated right away. We ordered drinks and guacamole and I ordered beef fajitas. They were good but needed lime juice or..."

Barbara Novinger

"Go for your birthday. So fun and you get s picture!! Plenty of indoor seating. There's a back room if you are having a much larger group, event or..."

Jeni Partee

"We had a family party her in the back room. There were a lot of us but it still worked out well and was a cute..."

Ian Johnston

"The location was really cool and decorated for Halloween. The pumpkin margarita and raspberry margarita were delicious 😋 the beef crunchy taco..."

Lisa Smith

"Outdoor seating very popular but tables are set close. We had a family next to us that had trouble controlling their dog. Saturday, the servers were..."

Jayasri Hart

Trejo's Tacos

82/100 (4833 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Vegan perspective: I loved loved loved this place! My partner and I shared a margarita and had a nice time just relaxing outside with chips. Then the..."

Yutaka Toguchi (Kindcoffee)

"Had the carne asada burrito. I'm not a fan of rice and beans in a buritto, but they nailed it! The food was absolutely delicious! Burrito was very..."

Julie Starns

"I am pleasantly surprised at the flavor these tacos! The service was amazing, the staff is great at recommendations. The guacamole is fresh and has a..."

Joja Romero

"The chips and salsa were equally as good as the tacos were. We both had our favorite carnitas tacos, my wife had a cauliflower taco, and I had a beef..."

Tim Johnson

"The food is very clean, healthy and natural tasting. Packaged very clearly and nicely. Above all, their manager, Jacob, is absolutely wonderful. He..."

Roya Lavian

"I went to the one in West Hollywood - in a market area - and wasn’t impressed. But took my colleague here today since he wanted to check it out...."

Bryan Singer

"First time @ Trejo's Tacos (at the LaBrea location). I had the Spicy Shrimp Burrito with chips & salsa and a Mexican Coke. Really good meal and I..."

James Covington

"Went here with my boyscout troop after a summer camp on catalina Island. The food was very good and the atmosphere even better. Our troop is big fans..."

Diego Lomeli-Katen

"I was surprised how mild the taco flavor was but definitely improved with the hot sauce. Would be fine for kids and seniors along with adults who..."

MN Kimberley

"The parking here is the challenge, but if you can score a spot, it’s worth the effort because the food and service are fantastic. The weather was..."

Beth Cato

"❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Food was excellent and the staff was amazing. We will definitely return. Highly..."

Karina Pisano

"It's one of those places we felt like we had to stop at. The service and food were good but nothing over the top. It's rather small so not a lot of..."

Shawn Gallo

"I first learned of Trejo Tacos from Instagram, I follow his account. We chose a variety off the menu; the nachos , carnitas, carne asada along with a..."

Ramona Soosay

"Top quality, a single bite, blew me away. Can be pricey, so spend wisely. Taco Tuesday has mini tacos for sale for..."

Hugo

Paco's Tacos

82/100 (2167 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went for dinner with friends and we enjoyed it. The employees are very attentive and hospitable. The food is delicious (handmade tortillas!),..."

Viktoriia Gomez Estrada

"Craving some delicious Mexican food where the tortillas are masterfully made by hand? This is your place. It was too much food for us to finish so..."

Davina Chojnowski

"Got back today from a cruise on way back to Texas. Found this place via google maps and its a hidden diamond. Excellent service, amazing food and..."

IAN BLADUELL

"Awesome Authentic Mexican restaurant with Mariachi. Food was freshly made still steaming. Taste was on point. Will return to try another..."

Rico Villanova

"Delicious, the only downside was the burrito was too massive, biggest I’ve ever had, challenge was accepted but I didn’t make it! I would go back..."

Ken

"Great food and atmosphere! Be warned: they close at 7:45 on most weekdays days… before half of Los Angeles eats dinner. I don’t understand what..."

Casey Tongg

"INCREDIBLE SERVICE!! We ordered takeout and the gentleman at the front was so happy to see us. He was insistent on us getting a free margarita and..."

lex

"Paco's is my go to place in Los Angeles for Mexican food. Am there almost once a week. Great food, large menu, very friendly attentive staff and..."

Michael Rutigliano

"Dinner date with a friend and she recommended this place. I had never been here and it was the bomb! ❤️ I order 1 taco and 1 enchiladas with a..."

Vanessa V

"Super quick service! Paco’s burrito is..."

Matt Walker

"Classic Mexican food with distinctive flavors. Love the fresh tortillas and salsas were on..."

Ashley B

"Excellent place to enjoy great Mexican food with family and friends. I've been a regular for 21 years. Great staff. All the waiters now have grey..."

Knight Rider

"Awesome place!! Great service, food & decor!! Delicious margaritas & you get so much food!! The chips and salsa is very tasty. Vegan friendly just..."

Melinda Taylor

"I’ve been coming here easily 20 years and the consistency is everything. We’ve moved to the IE, but still need to pop our heads in when we’re..."

Carrine Thomas

"Came here as soon as I landed as it was late and seemed to be the best option that was close to the airport. Ordered these tacos that had this spicy..."

Mark Fahmy

"Some if the BEST mexican food we've had in LA!! Fresh tortillas made in-house, friendly staff, good prices. Parking can be challenging but it's..."

Gary Messmer

"I recomend this place, the food is delicious i went to celebrate my son's birthday. We had the Buffalo wings, chicken enchiladas plate, and shredded..."

Karelia Jauregui

Qdoba Mexican Grill

82/100 (1148 ratings)

"I was looking around for a fresh Mexican food and I found it loved the place and..."

Pinchi Mawee Rodriguez J

"We ate at Qdoba for the first time and the food was really good and we was able to tell them what we wanted on it. Great price..."

Donna Boyer

"It was my first time and the food was amazing. Coming back for..."

Breckenridge Sugar

"Hello! Today we went with friends to eat! First time at this establishment! We were very pleased with the food. It was of high quality, tasty..."

ALEX Visotsky

"Great place to get a quick lunch. The staff is always helpful and nice. I've heard it described as a classier chipotle from coworkers which I don't..."

Jon S.

"Great Mexican food! Quick meal! It's like Chipotle but better. Located right outside the train..."

Tahseena Kahn

"For a quick bite in the area that breaks the salad / sandwich slog, this particular Qdoba is a great stop. The food is passable, but beyond that this..."

Joey Paysinger

"Taste was really good but i found few hard grains in burrito bowl which were a bit unpleasant to..."

Rajesh Kaushik

"Loved coming to Qdoba since I started working in the DTLA area, but unfortunately this location has permanently closed as of 07/2022. Passed by..."

Danny

"Great food & location. Take metro purple or red line & it's right there at the hope street exit at the 7th street..."

United Express

"Actually a pretty good experience. Decent taste, large portions at good prices. Food caters to a wide range of people from healthy (simple beans,..."

David Hong

"Beats Chipotle IMO. Their corn and pickled red onions is awesome as well as their queso and they don't skimp on the chips to go with it! Plus quac is..."

Demetri

"Tons of new hires but was impressed with the warm welcome and overall streamline of service. I had to wait a few minutes because the chicken wasn't..."

Chase McDay

"Each time I go which lately once a week or every other week they provide great service. I find the food very tastey and delicious. The portion size..."

R G

"Delicious food, staff and facility are A+. Prefer QDOBA over Chipotle due to taste and quality. If you find yourself down town stop in for a bite,..."

Its Nick & Ruthy!

"On the Northwest corner of 7th and Hope, this is a spacious restaurant with good service and good food. I ordered two asada tacos that turned out..."

hernan vargas

"Surf n turf bowl was pre good, full of protein I am not a big boy so, it really made me a fat boy... also QDOBA is mexican..."

Chris

"Had a brisket burrito bowl... It was pretty..."

Nevin Kapoor

"Food is amazing, to me they definitely have a ton of more options for your dollar than a Chipotle. Also, they are always super courteous here, and..."

Phoenix D’Vyne

"The food was decent. Ambience was nice. The guys behind the counter were friendly. The prices were very reasonable. Portion size is also pretty good...."

Ankesh Airon

El Paseo Inn

81/100 (1217 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I loved everything about the place the atmosphere was great with the light post inside and the lights going around making me feel like I'm outside..."

Loom Bro

"I recently dined at El Paseo Inn, and I was blown away by the entire experience. The warm and inviting ambiance immediately transported me to Mexico...."

Ann Colvery

"I went with my family and we had a lovely time, the service was excellent all the staff were so friendly. I made a HUGE mistake I didn’t order..."

GC L

"Service was great, was seated outside. The weather was great but was seated on a slope. We got the enchiladas and the albondiga soup with the table..."

Designated Dank

"What I love going here is the food. They taste good and the serving size is a lot. It's more of a tourist spot for people to experience delicious..."

IJ Aguirre

"Everything about El Paseo Inn is on point. We came for a memorial meal in honor of my Aunt. The Margaritas were some of the best I have ever had. The..."

Melanie Moss

"I sadly got here to drink since I've had already eaten something before. However the plates looked so good that my fat self had to get something. So..."

Luis Sanchez

"Hola !! Here we are in Historic Mexican Town! This place used to host one of the best Latin American Festivals in the country back in the early..."

MARVIN Sanchez

"I was shopping for something very specific at the Olvera street, it took me hours but I found it! I usually get food at La Noche Buena, a tiny little..."

Sasha Fedorova

"Delicious chips and salsa! They make the guacamole fresh in front of you at the table! The chile relleno was fabtastic. A fluffy egg cloud with a..."

Chad Parson

"Hadn't been to Olvera Street in decades. Had a great meal and good time especially with the cadillac margarita! Plus our server was super nice and..."

Thomas Norr

"I went here with friends before the 2023 Dodger home opener, and we ordered dinner appetizers and a few beers. The food was great: thin chips, crispy..."

Ned Gosaynie

"My co-worker and I love this place! Our favorite Mexican lunch spot in DTLA! The food is awesome and the customer service is great! We always ask..."

Connie Freeman

"Great Authentic Mexican food with outstanding service. We stopped by for lunch as unplanned stop and was happy we did . We ordered fajita and one of..."

Arvind Mishra

"Great food and great customer service! Very clean and welcoming atmosphere :) Definitely..."

Cindy B

"Amazing restaurant in olvera Street. This is a must visit. It does have a long line but it moves extremely fast so don't be discouraged. The food was..."

Carolin Alaverdian

"Always a good choice on Olvera Street. Spacious, gives you a nice feel for Mexican culture. The service is so so but the food quality is why you are..."

Kim H

Malo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was very well done and different. It was way too pricey for the location and style, but the bartender and wait staff were wonderful. I would..."

James B. Golden

"Mexican with a fine twist. Excellent service, mouth watering food, perfectly made drinks and a cozy elegant atmosphere. Any time I eat here I'm..."

Knoble Industries

"Malo is an odd place. I come here quite regularly because it's definitely got a few things going for it, BUT there are also definitely some..."

Agathe Guerrier

"Really, really good, strong margaritas and good service. Happy hour is worth the visit! Everyone was welcoming and accommodating. We ordered the..."

Marisa Maxwell

"Outdoor porch, full bar. Order "chewy chips" if you want a treat. Habanero salsa is the..."

Darla Eden

"The menu has changed. The ambiance has not. The first real modern taco bar in Silverlake is still a favorite of mine. As always, these are some of..."

Alec Rojas

"This place used to be spectacular and the food has not gone dramatically down hill but other Mexican restaurants have surpassed it. It is still a..."

Anand Pandya

"Went there on Thursday for its trivia night. This place has a really cool set up downstairs half is a bar and half is a dinning room. Upstairs they..."

MM Brinkman

"I have a shirt list of Mexican restaurants I could honestly recommend as being good. Most places fall in the OK category and that's fine, but I was..."

Victor J Garza

"Malo is severely underrated in my book. Their margaritas are delicious and generously poured, and their food never fails to please - I literally have..."

Harrison Diamond

"Finally made my way out to Silver Lake to try the fare at Malo and I am upset I had not gone sooner. It is really delicious. It is unique in its..."

C Saenz

"malo never disappoints! unique + delicious take on mexican food with a mix of modern, vegeterian-friendly dishes and some legit street cart status..."

heather frey

"I Have Not Had The Food Here. I Attended A Pop Up Comedy Night. It Was. Great Turn Out. The Ambience At This Establishment Is Therapeutic. Great..."

SayDat Entertainment

Kay 'n Dave's Cantina

Wheelchair Accessible

"I adore this spot! They have high class meals, their menu is rich, The cook in that restaurant is an expert, I enjoy very much eating all their..."

Lawrence Stewart

"Kayndaves was a great lunch find just around the corner from Palisades Place. It offers fresh Mexican food complete with house made chips n..."

Grant Jack

"I regularly come buying some food in this spot. I like the fast service and well made food. Great..."

Sage Schroeder

"Had a excellent experience here with my kids. The food arrives fast and the service is just awesome. Prices are..."

Charles Smith

"Great Palisades Mexican. Not your typical two tacos beans and rice restaurant. Fun local hang. Awesome remodel. Great Ahi Tacos and fantastic..."

Steven Mindel

"This spot obviously knows how to please their customers. Consistently with a super nice approach. The food is affordably priced, regularly tasty and..."

Gustavo Schwartz

"I thought I don’t like Mexican food until I tried this place. Beyond..."

maria novichenkova

"Exceptional and tasty food, I liked the atmosphere this spot has, and the employees were very friendly. I will definitely come back..."

Toby L

Chipotle Mexican Grill

79/100 (1055 ratings)

"As far as corporate fast food goes, Chipotle is a decent option. This particular store has fresh food, competent employees, and a nice (if not..."

Bryce Allison

"Fresh, high quality ingredients. Check...Great condiments, check. I highly recommend the Carnitas. But then, halfway through my burrito I noticed it..."

Kyle Kushman

"Good..."

MOODY360TV

"Happy hour tacos from 3-5 for half off...need i say more?! I come here way more than I should, but working down the street makes it the most..."

Frances Torres

"The food is regularly well prepared and delightful, employees hands out excellent service. I really like the cleanliness and vibes. I highly..."

Maurice Lindsey

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was a great taqueria place that was not fancy. Food was delicious and came out quickly. We had tacos and they were..."

Jessica Lifson

"My boyfriend and I spotted Escuela Taqueria from across the street this Sunday afternoon and found the aesthetic inviting. We loved the interior..."

SAMEERA PURI

"My kids and I ended up here and we were pleasantly surprised. The chips, guacamole and lemonade were amazing. Shrimp tacos were delicious too. There..."

Brigitte Kouba Neves (Gigi Yogini)

"Really good tacos with elevated options in the menu like the wagyu steak tacos or ethical pork. Really good quality, well executed served in mini..."

Brenda Pazos

"Impromptu stop for lunch - cute vibe and decent street tacos. Taco fillings were great, but the flour tortillas was mediocre. I probably would have..."

Ryan Lanzendorf

"Escuela Taqueria is a quaint Mexican restaurant on Beverly Blvd. The block is hot with lots of food options but they reside on a corner that’s very..."

Michael Keonavong

"Another highly recommended spot. Authentic Mexican food on an elevated level. Can’t expect cheap Mexican food here. It’s moderately priced and..."

Sherman Yang

"The food and the drinks were very good and the location is pretty - but the most amazing part about this place are the people that work there! It was..."

Lisa Schmutz

"The pork rib tacos are great. Beautiful open air seating with lots of plants. The agua fresca is refreshing. Hostess was slow, and somehow the..."

Jamie Lai

"I just ate here for the first time. Escuela Taqueria is a wonderful addition to this neighborhood. Without a doubt I will be back in the very near..."

Dennis Smith

"Best tacos I’ve had in LA (mushroom taco was the best!!), beautiful street seating and attentive..."

Chloe White

"First time here but won’t be the last! Fabulous and fresh food, and an exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. There are so many restaurant..."

Jennifer Lane

"Some of the best tacos I have ever had! They looked so good, I didn't think about taking pictures until round #2! Definitely worth the trip if you..."

Coach Picks

"My boyfriend’s favorite taco place and I am so glad he brought me! The tacos were just delicious! I especially loved the chicken and also the pork..."

Erica Russel

Chili's Grill & Bar

78/100 (2457 ratings)

"The menu at Chili's offers a variety of options, ranging from appetizers and salads to burgers, fajitas, and ribs. The portion sizes were generous,..."

Ravi Chamale

"One of my fave Chili's, the staff is so nice here, highly recommend for a date with your gf or wife. Drinks are phenomenal, they have daily specials..."

Richard Ibarra

"It’s a bit busy today so we waited ten minutes, but service was good and food came fast. Their deals are great. Place is clean and parking is..."

Tina C

"Great food for the price, delicious dessert. Kept going..."

Palmetto Aquino

"The chilies here in the valley is good nice and consistent. Food was hot. Drinks were perfect like always. iG..."

Oo “HotchipsNDip” oO

"Loved their food! Fresh and Delicious! Loved their friendly service, as well...."

Angie Park

"Update, Feb 2023- prices have gone up a bit, expected. Crispy chicken sandwich and burger with special sauce- part of the lunch specials were..."

Jeni Partee

"The food was really delicious and fresh. The service here was just immaculate. The manager helped me and he was just so sweet and kind and never..."

Deborah N

"Great service! Waitress was so friendly and got our food out fast. Had a delicious burger, appetizer, and drink for 10.99. And we saw ZACKASS 🙀 ON..."

Monika De Leon

"The food was amazing. We went here for veterans Day. They had a special menu. The service was great. They were very..."

Karineh Grigorian

"It had been years since I've been in a Chili’s restaurant for dinner. I remember going there in high school in the late 80s with my friends and we..."

Rick Lupert

Horse Thief Bbq Restaurant

77/100 (1156 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Y'all just need a little bit larger portions or an extra meat option when ordering... then again it's so that good that I just may be that greedy,..."

Rob Greer Jr.

"My family of 4 including 2 young boys were not reminded to eat. They happily devoured the pork, brisket, and chicken. They loved the Mac n cheese and..."

Mandy Kinney

"IMHO the best BBQ in Los Angeles. and absolutely the best..."

Tony Hoover

"Great place for BBQ there beef brisket is best. Will definitely be..."

Javier Miramontes

"We were the first customers on a Saturday. The menu is small but has good options. The patio area is just lovely and offers a direct view of Angels..."

Beth Cato

"Really good BBQ. Wasn't sure what to expect, but the portions were nicely sized, especially for the price. I usually just get chicken tenders as a..."

B Fisher

"I loved it! I thought it was really good! Very tangy and delicious bbq sauce. Brisket was good and the ribs tips were very juicy. I thought the corn..."

Stephen Lee

"Based on the last few barbecue places I’ve tried in LA, I thought there may be no hope for good barbecue. I’m from the south and I’ve tried..."

Mel Moltamore

"Being from Fort Worth, TX I've had my fair share of bbq. I was excited to find Horse Thief by happy accident while visiting the Grand Central Market...."

Caileigh Carothers

"Had the two piece meat combo. Got brisket rib tips man n cheese with baked beans. Brisket was top notch. Also best bbq around. Decent prices with...."

Felicia M

"Love this place!!! My husband and I come here almost every weekend,the environment is great,food is excellent,my favorite is the pulled pork..."

lilia Flores

"Delicious food, best beef brisket I've had outside Tennessee! Had it take away with coleslaw and sweet potato, it hit the spot and left me craving..."

James Taylor

"Been here a few times over the last few years and generally always had a great experience. BBQ is great, especially for a random spot in downtown...."

CParsons107

"Great seating location with an awesome view of the skyline . Tree canopy gives this place a unique look in the city..."

Oscar H. Fajardo

"Ate here last year and it’s just as good again. Had a range of all there meats except beef short ribs that were out for the day. Service is..."

J M

"Good food and a cool atmosphere. There was some sort of game of thrones quiz event happening while we were there. It seemed like a regularly..."

Alex N

"Solid BBQ. Brisket falls apart just right - a tad dry but the BBQ sauce fixes it right up. Pork belly is great. Sides aren't memorable. Love the..."

Max Ninthara

"Came on a Thursday night and there was ample seating. Fast casual dining where you order at the bar and then pick up your food when it's done. They..."

Michelle Sham

Border Grill Downtown La

76/100 (2982 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for the Dine LA dinner menu. The choices were sumptuous. I was with a friend, so we ordered different selections and tasted each others food. It..."

Just DeePee

"Legendary creation of two of the hottest chefs in Los Angeles did not disappoint on flavor. All of the food was incredibly tasty, well seasoned, and..."

Patrick Tuminaro

"This place was AH-MA-ZING!! My sister and I stayed at the hotel across the street and after searching bottomless brunches in the area we settled on..."

Sarah Gray

"Tacos were tasty but meet was a bit over cooked. Queso fundido was good. Customer service was ok, we had to ask twice for things to get what we..."

Anabela de la Fuente

"On the border Grill in downtown Los Angeles offers thoughtful, fine dining Mexican food. We there before a concert nearby and we're seated right away..."

Rick Lupert

"Myself and a group of my girl friends went here for Sunday Brunch. We try different brunch venues every month and this is one of the best brunches..."

Marion Hudson

"Border grill is not your typical Mexican food. They cook with lots of love and flavor with their food. To start the salsa is AMAZING especially the..."

Yule Owens

"Four stars for the great service but the Mexican salad was not very good. Not enought steak and I should have asked for more dressing. I am sure..."

Michael Elliott

"We had dinner here for a party of seven. We arrived a little early and were seated promptly. The place is nicely decorated with these cool Picasso..."

Jeffrey Cowgill

"We had nice time here. The place is good with lovely DTLA views. Staff is very nice and welcoming. We loved what we ordered. All in all, definitely..."

Seema Lal

"Excellent Mexican grill with friendly service in the heart of L.A.'s financial district. Validated parking available. Check in on Yelp to get 15%..."

Sovatha

"The place is nice with some interesting mis-matching designs. Good vibes, good drinks, service good but a bit slow (while it wasn’t busy). Food is..."

Marcel Dekker

"Very attentive staff, even with the server who doubled as a bar tender. The lamb tacos were great, but could have used some more of the sauce that..."

Jerad Graham

"Nice atmosphere....has a sports var vibe. I wish their burger was on the dinner & happy hour..."

Luci O.

"Nice people and nice atmosphere. Delicious vegan..."

Milan R

"Excellent Latin American food. Creative. Tasty. Good service. Expensive though ($10..."

Sather Flynn

"Very good, but seems a bit on the pricey side ($10+ for entrees) since it straddles the line between a quick bite to eat and a full sit down..."

Gabe Shakour

"Wonderful experience! Fresh and organic ingredients, the guacamole was EXCELLENT and the beer was fresh and good. I really loved it and the waitress..."

Katia Clanet

"Love the brunch and bottomless mimosas for sunday. Have been coming for two yrs..."

Nataly Cortez

Saddle Ranch Chop House

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here on a Tuesday night @ 10pm after a long day of work it was the only place open in my area. I've lived in LA all my life and this was my..."

Francesca Queen

"Large portions of food and drinks. Good selection of draft beers. Spacious seating inside and out. Friendly staff. The wait time is honestly pretty..."

Jordan S

"Amazing place for our first night in LA. I had the ribs and they were incredible. Friendly staff and live music. Good all round..."

Mark Stewart

"Took my wife and kids and they made us feel real welcome. Great service great food great atmosphere. Can't wait to go..."

izmo TV

"Food was amazing, I have been disappointed lately in some steakhouses I've went to, but this one was very good. Good drinks And my ribeye was..."

Thomas Olson

"The food here was amazing. The steak I asked for came out perfect and it melted as soon as I began to chew. The loaded mashed potatoes were amazing..."

The Valley Viking

"I came in for dinner and had a great time. Our server Hilary provided excellent service and always had a smile on her face. The manager Enrique also..."

Gino Gopez

"Bottomless Mimosas and the best service staff we have ever experienced. It was not terribly crowded, but this team of bartenders and staff were the..."

Mike Burke

"The staff was very friendly. The food was GREAT while the cost was very reasonable. This was our lunch stop while at Universal Studios. The drinks..."

Richard Galvan

"Went there for dinner on 5/11 with a big party, and wow! What a wonderful way to end an evening at Universal Studios. The service was spectacular,..."

Justin Blosch

Chili's Grill & Bar

71/100 (1308 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Pink Taco

70/100 (1330 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Staff, atmosphere, and food was good! I always enjoy the pink taco with the crispy fried pink tortilla. Seems the portion sizes got a but smaller..."

Effi Crotty

"Everything was very good from the food to the atmosphere! Came here for happy hour. I ordered nachos and quesadillas and shared a plate of lobster..."

Nicole Mazzilli

"Best experience ever! Server was pleasant, food was so delicious, ambiance was laid back and chill, music selection was the bomb -hip hop songs!!..."

T. Jackson

"Great tacos, chips and guacamole!! The location used to be the famous Roxbury night club located right next to the legendary Château..."

Atomic Hive

"I found this place via google map and travelled across town specifically to try it out. Great food and ambience. I had shrimp tacos and guacamole -..."

Leszek Moniuszko

"Not only was Pink Taco's food phenomenal, and their drinks outrageously yummy; their presentation was so unbelievably gorgeous. I mean, how can you..."

Laura Oropesa Mallea

"The food is phenomenal and the midway patio is super cute! Their pendant lights are even made of recycled tequila bottles (so cool). Only downer is..."

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