Best Brunch Tacos Restaurants in Los Angeles
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Back on the Beach Cafe
A Santa Monica landmark where you can eat seafood tacos at tables set directly in the sand.
Notable Picks
8.4
This longtime beachfront cafe attached to the Annenberg Beach House serves a trio of seafood tacos—fish, shrimp, and salmon—steps from the sand. The tacos pair crisp slaw and pico with ocean views that make a casual plate feel like a mini vacation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Salmon Tacos
What Makes it Special: A Santa Monica landmark where you can eat seafood tacos at tables set directly in the sand.
#2
Chulita
8
Alta California modern Mexican built around a plant-forward kitchen that treats roasted cauliflower and oyster mushroom tacos with the same seriousness as its Creekstone hanger steak, all backed by a deep mezcal and tequila program. The West Adams location draws groups who want to split shareable plates across dietary lines without anyone feeling like they got the B-menu. Expect a brunch-to-happy-hour rhythm where the cocktail list does as much work as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos, Tres Leches Cassava Waffle, Creekstone Natural Hanger Steak Tacos
What Makes it Special: Alta California modern Mexican with an extensive mezcal and tequila bar and a plant-forward menu that gives vegan dishes equal billing
#3
HomeState
8
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
This Texas-inspired breakfast spot brings queso-topped breakfast tacos and kolaches to Los Feliz with genuine Hill Country hospitality. The colorful tacos filled with scrambled eggs, brisket, and fresh pico photograph beautifully against the casual counter-service setting. Lines form early for the authentic breakfast tacos that taste like Austin transplanted to Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Tacos, Queso, Kolaches
What Makes it Special: Authentic Texas breakfast tacos rarely found on West Coast
#4
HomeState
8
Austin-transplant Tex-Mex built on house-made flour tortillas that won KCRW's Best Tortilla in Southern California tournament and 12-hour slow-smoked brisket—the breakfast tacos and loaded queso are the core draw. The counter-service format and colorful patio with string lights keep it family-friendly and low-key, though weekend brunch gets loud and the small parking lot fills fast. Taco prices run higher than street-level spots for portions that don't always match, but the tortilla quality and brisket technique justify the trade-off for most regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Tacos, Brisket Tacos, Frito Pie
What Makes it Special: Austin-style Texas comfort food built around flour tortillas made from scratch and slow-smoked brisket, transplanted to Pasadena
Worthy Picks
7.7
Counter-service Mexican that differentiates itself with a signature fried chicken taco and a full plant-based lineup—soy-fried chicken, oyster mushroom bulgogi—running alongside standard carne asada and seafood builds. It functions as a quick-turn lunch spot for Brentwood locals who want creative options without a long sit-down, especially if dietary flexibility matters. The 77% five-star rate across a small review pool suggests the food connects, though the 11% one-star cluster signals occasional misses worth noting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Crispy Shrimp Taco, Ahi Tuna Taco
What Makes it Special: Counter-service Mexican built around a signature fried chicken taco, with a full plant-based menu featuring soy-fried chicken and oyster mushroom bulgogi alongside classic carne asada and seafood options.
#6
Butterfly
7.6
José Andrés Group's rooftop taco concept atop The Shay Hotel brings polished small plates and agave cocktails to Culver City's skyline. The Baja California fish tacos and coconut ceviche deliver chef-driven technique, though the setting and celebrity pedigree drive the experience as much as the food itself.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja California Taco, Coconut Ceviche, Queso Fundido con Tequila
What Makes it Special: Celebrity chef pedigree meets rooftop setting at boutique hotel