21 Best Mexican Spots in LA, From Mariscos Trucks to Barbacoa Pop-Ups and Shishi Restaurants

11-08-2025

For the best Mexican food in LA, you won't have to look far. Many refer to Los Angeles as Mexico's second-largest city—it has the largest Mexican population in the United States, not to mention the second-largest in the world after the country's capital of Mexico City. Suffice to say that, stateside, Los Angeles' Mexican dining scene is second to none: Provincial restaurants offer the distinct cuisines of Oaxaca, Sinaloa, and Jalisco, while specialized loncheras, street stands, and backyard pop-ups serve hyper-regional tacos from Tijuana, Mazatlán, and Guerrero. And yes, there's even an Enrique Olvera restaurant in the Arts District, proving that the height of Mexican gastronomy is also part of LA's formidable banquet. From Boyle Heights to North Hollywood and the outer reaches of Monterey Park and Bell Gardens, these are the places locals go to get their fix. Whether they are en route to wherever you're going or well out of the way, we promise—you won't be disappointed. These 21 essential spots for the best Mexican food in Los Angeles showcase just how brightly the cuisine shines in the City of Angels.
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