Best Date Night Tacos Restaurants in Los Angeles
14 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gracias Madre
Plant-based Mexican cuisine with bold flavors and beautiful presentation.
Notable Picks
8.9
A modern, upscale Mexican-inspired plant-based restaurant with vibrant, creative dishes that highlight seasonal produce. Known for their fresh, flavor-packed tacos and bowls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jackfruit Tacos, Mole Enchiladas, Cauliflower Ceviche
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Mexican cuisine with bold flavors and beautiful presentation.
#2
Ka'teen
8.6
Hidden behind a foliage-lined entrance off Selma, Ka’teen opens into a lantern-lit jungle courtyard that feels far from the bustle of Hollywood Boulevard. Chef Wes Avila’s Yucatán-inspired plates, from cochinita pibil to whole grilled branzino, pair with mezcal-heavy cocktails and a club-adjacent soundtrack. It’s built for scene-y dinners where food and atmosphere share top billing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita pibil, Whole grilled branzino, Charred street corn or papas
What Makes it Special: A lush, Tulum-style courtyard with Yucatán cooking and party-ready cocktails.
#3
Madre
8.5
Madre West Hollywood is an Oaxacan restaurant and mezcaleria where tacos share space with moles, ceviches, and a deep agave list. It’s more of a sit-down dinner spot than a quick taqueria, but its Camaron and barbacoa tacos make it a destination for elevated, regionally focused Mexican cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Camaron shrimp taco, Barbacoa de borrego taco, Mole negro enchilada
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan-driven kitchen with serious mezcals and refined tacos.
#4
A Tí
8.4
Modern Mexican bar from former Bestia chef de cuisine Andrew Ponce, serving inventive tacos that blend traditional Mexican flavors with LA's multicultural influences. Creative dishes like Japanese sweet potato tacos and duck confit with date mole showcase culinary innovation on blue corn tortillas, accompanied by craft cocktails including yuzu margaritas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Potato Taco, Al Pastor with Cinnamon Pineapple, Duck Mole
What Makes it Special: Bestia alum's inventive fusion of Mexican tradition with global ingredients
8.4
A high-energy modern Mexican room that blends dinner-and-a-show vibes with a cocktail-forward happy hour. The kitchen leans luxe—seafood, steaks, and bold sauces—while the bar anchors the experience with mezcal and margarita builds that keep the crowd rolling in before the nightlife spike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster enchiladas, Birria quesatacos, Signature mezcal margarita
What Makes it Special: DTLA’s nightlife-leaning Mexican happy hour with showy cocktails.
#6
The Hideaway
8.4
This rooftop Mexican steakhouse inside Rodeo Collection blends premium cuts with traditional Mexican flavors, offering margarita-making classes and an extensive tequila collection. The hidden gem features intimate cabanas, a stunning outdoor patio, and live entertainment that transforms dinner into an experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wagyu Carne Asada, Lobster Enchiladas, Tableside Guacamole
What Makes it Special: Beverly Hills' only rooftop Mexican steakhouse with craft margarita classes
#7
Tu Madre
8.4
Born from a happy accident with a fried chicken taco, Tu Madre reinvents the taco game with creative combinations like ahi tuna on handmade tortillas. Their vibrant cantina atmosphere and $1.50 happy hour tacos make this a local favorite for groups and date nights alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken Taco, Ahi Tuna Tostada, Street Corn Nachos
What Makes it Special: Inventive fusion tacos with daily happy hour featuring $1.50 tacos
An Oaxacan-focused spot with a deep mezcal bench and a menu built around moles, tlayudas, and slow-cooked meats. The kitchen leans traditional but plates with polish, and the bar program makes it a natural linger-and-share destination. Multiple locations exist, but this Palms outpost is the one in 90034.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tlayuda con asiento, Mole negro over chicken or enchiladas, Carnitas or barbacoa tacos
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan specialties plus one of the Westside’s better mezcal programs.
8.2
This beachside Baja-meets-Santa Monica spot features ocean views, handmade tortillas made fresh all day, and a coastal approach to Mexican cuisine. Happy hour brings discounted margaritas and sustainable, organic ingredients prepared with California flair.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Fish Tacos, Short Rib Tacos, Lobster Taco
What Makes it Special: Ocean views with organic, sustainably-sourced ingredients
8
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Birthday & Celebration Central
Established for over 15 years, this traditional Mexican restaurant prepares everything from scratch daily using family recipes. The sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere bridges authentic flavors with Beverly Hills refinement.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Tacos de Camaron, Mole Enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Traditional recipes made from scratch for 15+ years
Worthy Picks
#11
El Cholo
7.7
Since 1923, this LA institution serves traditional Mexican-American favorites with their legendary 1800 margaritas. The nostalgic décor and time-tested recipes for enchiladas and chile rellenos deliver consistent comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas Suizas, Chile Relleno, Nachos Original Recipe
What Makes it Special: 100+ year family legacy and historical recipes
7.7
A Mexican-Korean fusion patio spot on Hillhurst Ave that builds its menu around creative crossovers—kimchi-topped steak tacos and KBBQ plates alongside red velvet churros and margarita flights. The outdoor seating is the primary draw for Los Feliz groups and date nights, though the kitchen can be uneven across visits with a notable share of disappointed diners. Best approached as a social outing where the setting and shareable plates carry the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean BBQ Tacos, Red Velvet Churros, Buttermilk Fried Chicken
What Makes it Special: Mexican-Korean fusion kitchen on one of Los Feliz's most acclaimed patios, blending dishes like kimchi-topped steak tacos and KBBQ alongside red velvet churros and margarita flights.
#13
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
#14
Tacolina
7.5
Baja California-inspired restaurant from Blue Plate Taco featuring farm-to-table ingredients in a lush garden setting. Chef Jonathan Juarez's menu includes organic chicken tacos, seasonal salads, and craft cocktails, though the stunning verdant patio outshines the food execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Taquitos, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Caesar Salad
What Makes it Special: One of LA's most beautiful outdoor dining patios