Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Los Angeles, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Los Angeles, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Los Angeles using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Charolitas con Amor y Queso

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Sogol's Plate

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 120 South Orlando Ave Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

#28. La Flamita Mixe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1134 S Bundy Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Javi's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90033
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Mariscos El Colima

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90023
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Clemens Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 11026 Compton Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Pochana Thai Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1435 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Nena's Street Crepes

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 8908 South Main St Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Jeny's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 5803 York Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Tacos Palacios

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6800 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Maye Mariscos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 931 S Atlantic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Tacos Elizalde

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Birrieria Hernandez

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4908 E Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Taqueria San Miguel

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1012 Hooper Ave Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Tacos Los Poblanos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 729 E Florence Ave Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Tacos El Pony

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4300 S Centinela Ave Ste 100 Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Papa Pancho's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1801 E 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Taquiza Aquitoy

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Parks 2 Go

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 955 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006
- Categories: Barbeque, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Nalo'z Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6327 Columbus Ave Los Angeles, CA 91411
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Quesadillas Tepexco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4532 Willow Brook Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Categories: Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#9. CALAMAKI

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 672 S Santa Fe Ave Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Categories: Food Stands, Food Delivery Services, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Tacos 5 y 10

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2424 Hauser Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Day & Night Cereal Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 7500 W Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#6. TJ's Tacos LA

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Categories: Street Vendors, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Delicious Mini Pancakes CATERING

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Categories: Desserts, Pancakes, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Synergy Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2020 Barranca St Los Angeles, CA 90031
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#3. House of Mash

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1087 Manzanita St Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Casa del Tarasco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 56th St Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Jun Won Dak

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4254 1/2 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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