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Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Downtown LA (90017)

2 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated

Notable Picks

$$ Wilshire Corridor / Downtown Financial District Edge
A Wilshire-front cantina with a real downtown happy-hour pulse, where tacos are the main event and margaritas keep the room humming. The menu leans classic-to-modern Mexican, and the taco lineup holds up whether you’re here for after-work bites or a late-night reset. Expect lively energy, steady crowds, and a bar-driven flow that suits sharing plates.
Must-Try Dishes: Al pastor tacos, Quesabirria tacos, House margarita
What makes it special: A bar-first DTLA cantina where tacos and margaritas anchor a true happy hour.

Worthy Picks

7.9
$$$$ Downtown Financial District
A polished Bloc gastropub that plays like downtown’s reliable after-work landing pad, with tacos showing up as a happy-hour-friendly crowd pleaser. The room feels hotel-sleek but social, and the kitchen keeps things approachable—think crispy fish tacos and shareable plates built for cocktails. Best for groups who want tacos without going full taqueria mode.
Must-Try Dishes: Crispy fish tacos, Street-style carnitas tacos, Happy hour cocktail special
What makes it special: Bloc-side happy hour with well-executed tacos in a polished social setting.