Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles by diners

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February 2, 2024
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles by diners

Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.

It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.

These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?

To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.

Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#30. Danny's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1955 East Cesar Chavez Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Mariscos El Padrino

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2711 East Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. El Señor De Los Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 13666 Sherman Way Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Tacos A Su Cena

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 5012 York Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tacos Palacios

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Carnitas El Wicho

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 311 South Concord St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Carnitas el barrio

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 11026 Compton Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Gordolicious Tacos & Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Fiesta Birria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1111 South Main St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Casa del Tarasco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 56th St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Tacos Elizalde

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. La Flamita Mixe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 11026 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Tacos El Pimi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12350-12368 Van Nuys Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Tacos El Pony

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4300 South Centinela Ave. Ste 100 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tacos Rojos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1158 Flower St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Taqueria San Miguel

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1012 Hooper Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Tres Ranas Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Tamale Guy

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1455 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Antojitos El Buen Gusto

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 22400 South Halldale Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mariscos El Colima

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Moon Light Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Tacos el Sinaloense 2

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 931 Colorado Blv Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Papa Pancho's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1801 East 7th St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Birria Michoacana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 83RD And Compton Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. El Ranchito Taco Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1202 East 1st St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Tacos La Restirada

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2350 Sunrise St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tacos Eronga #2

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11049 Penrose St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tacos "La Poblanita"

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 761 South McDonnell Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Tacos El Chino

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 162 South Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Birrieria Hernandez

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4908 East Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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