Best Late Night Mexican Restaurants in Highland Park (90042)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.9
Chef Victor Villa’s Highland Park flagship turns handmade blue-corn tortillas into overloaded tacos layered with grilled meats, melted cheese, and bright salsas that regulars line up for. Recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, it blends street-taco roots with destination-level execution while still feeling very neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue corn carne asada taco, Queso taco with asada or al pastor, Papa con chorizo taco
What makes it special: Hand-pressed blue corn tortillas with MICHELIN-recognized toppings.
8.5
El Huarache Azteca has been serving Highland Park for more than two decades with Mexico City–style huaraches, chilaquiles, and an impressive menu of everyday Mexican staples. The space is humble and often packed, but the consistently crisp-edged huaraches, hefty burritos, and everyday pricing make it a go-to casual happy-hour-time stop for locals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Super Huarache with red and green salsa, Chilaquiles rojos con carne, Burrito mojado
What makes it special: Beloved huarache specialist with big portions and everyday prices.
8.0
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Quick Bites Champions
Operating out of a red truck tucked between a 7-Eleven and a car wash, Viva Taco Azteca stays open until midnight or 1am with a menu built for night-shift cravings. Since at least 2016 it’s been serving lengua, al pastor, and hefty two-meat quesadillas to a steady stream of late-night regulars along Figueroa.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Two-meat quesadilla (asada and pollo), Carnitas mulita
What makes it special: True late-night truck with house-made tortillas, big portions, and steady 12am–1am service.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Tacos La Estrella is a long-running York Boulevard truck known for griddled carne asada burritos, al pastor, and late-night quesadillas that draw a steady post-shift crowd. Prices stay low, portions are generous, and the focus is squarely on classic, comforting street-taco flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Carne asada burrito, Quesadilla with al pastor
What makes it special: Classic York Boulevard taco truck slinging al pastor deep into night.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Tacos Ensenada specializes in Baja-style seafood—especially fish tacos and ceviche tostadas—served in a casual counter-service space that stays open through the evening. It’s where Highland Park locals go when they want something a bit lighter than late-night carne asada but still unmistakably Mexican.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco de pescado (fish taco), Burrito de camaron (shrimp burrito), Ceviche tostada
What makes it special: Baja-style fish tacos and shrimp burritos in a no-frills room.