Best Group Dining Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Parian Restaurant
Decades-old birria and burritos with handmade tortillas in a true neighborhood institution.
Notable Picks
8.7
A Pico-Union landmark since the mid-1990s, El Parian is best known for its Jalisco-style birria and handmade tortillas, but its carne asada and carnitas burritos pack the same deep, slow-cooked flavor. The room is simple and loud, yet locals keep coming back for generous portions, cash-only prices, and food that feels straight out of a family kitchen.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Tacos de Birria
What Makes it Special: Decades-old birria and burritos with handmade tortillas in a true neighborhood institution.
8.7
A vibrant, family-run Oaxacan institution, Guelaguetza pairs live music with a legendary array of moles—showcased in their signature Festival de Moles. Locals return for the festive atmosphere, mezcal cocktails, and consistent excellence honed since 1994.
Must-Try Dishes:
Festival de Moles, Tlayuda Oaxaqueña, Chapulines (Grasshoppers)
What Makes it Special: Celebrated Oaxacan moles and live music in a festive setting.
8.7
Opened in 2025 inside Ovation Hollywood, La Popular brings a polished Mexico City–style dining room and bar to the Hollywood & Highland complex. While tacos and agave cocktails headline, hefty burritos and a brunch-ready breakfast burrito give visitors a more composed, sit-down burrito experience with views toward the Hollywood Sign.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria burrito, Carnitas burrito, Breakfast burrito
What Makes it Special: Modern CDMX-inspired dining with refined burritos and agave-focused cocktails.
#4
Cinco
8.6
Cinco is an Oaxacan-leaning neighborhood restaurant and bar where the burrito section shares the spotlight with mezcal, craft beer, and thoughtful small plates. Burritos come with well-seasoned meats, black beans, and salsa borracha, in a space that works as well for date night as it does for a mezcal-heavy group hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito with Al Pastor, Burrito Vegetal, Tacos al Carbon
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan-inspired burritos paired with one of the area’s deeper mezcal lists.
#5
El Compadre
8.6
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Live Music Showtime
Trendy Table Hotspots
Since the mid-1970s, El Compadre’s Hollywood location has been the classic Sunset Blvd choice for combination plates, fajitas, and its signature flaming margaritas. Candlelit rooms, colorful tiles, and a lively bar make it a go-to for celebratory Mexican dinners that lean loud and festive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fajitas, Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo, Carne Asada Plate
What Makes it Special: A long-running Sunset institution known for flaming margaritas and big combo plates.
#6
El Torito
8.6
El Torito’s Torrance outpost functions as a classic SoCal cantina, where combo plates, sizzling fajitas, and strong margaritas anchor a sprawling bar-centric happy hour. Locals use it for after-work meetups, big-game nights, and affordable rounds of chips, salsa, and drinks that run well into the evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tableside Guacamole, Sizzling Fajitas, Street Taco Trio
What Makes it Special: Big, lively cantina with expansive drink deals and classic plates.
8.5
This downtown outpost of LA’s 1923-born El Cholo tradition serves classic enchiladas, fajitas, and green corn tamales in a festive, margarita-fueled setting. Large portions, strong drinks, and decades of loyal fans make it a go-to for groups before or after games at LA Live.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sonora-style enchilada with fried egg, Green corn tamales, Filet mignon or mariscos enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Downtown branch of a century-old LA Mexican institution with classic plates.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
El Patroncito is a full-service spot where breakfast burritos, wet burritos, and seafood plates all share equal billing, backed by a loyal local following and strong recent reviews. Portions are big, salsas are bright, and the all-day menu makes it a reliable stop whether you’re rolling in for eggs and chilaquiles or a molcajete and a saucy burrito dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Wet Burrito Red Salsa, Molcajete for Two
What Makes it Special: A from-scratch, all-day menu where hefty breakfast and wet burritos meet homey plates and seafood.
#9
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.
#10
Roadside Taco
8.5
Chef Lanny Marquez's taqueria offers regional Mexican street tacos and burritos on a spacious string-lit patio. Fresh-pressed margaritas and counter-service format make it ideal for groups, while signature items like birria and cochinita pibil showcase authentic preparations with modern LA energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Birria Taco, Roadside Burrito with Fish, Street Corn
What Makes it Special: Large heated patio with fresh-pressed juices in every margarita and Chef Lanny's regional Mexican preparations
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.
#12
Bar Amá
8.4
Josef Centeno’s downtown Tex-Mex cantina balances comfort and craft, with puffy tacos, borracho beans, and mole-leaning plates that feel personal rather than performative. The room stays lively without losing warmth, and the menu rewards both quick bites and full dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Puffy tacos with lengua carnitas, Menudo, Super nachos
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven Tex-Mex with puffy tacos as the signature.
8.4
Kalaveras in Marina del Rey is a high-energy cantina that treats tacos as centerpiece plates, from classic asada and pollo to birria served alongside cocktails and margarita slushies. The space leans into colorful, Day-of-the-Dead–inspired design with loud music, brunch buffets, and a scene that makes this one of the liveliest spots in the Marina for taco nights and big-group outings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Tacos, Pollo Tacos, Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: Loud, party-forward cantina with a deep taco menu and brunch.
#14
Tacos El Goloso
8.4
Tacos El Goloso is a high-energy birrieria on Pacific Coast Highway where crispy tacos dorados de birria, vampiros, and consomé anchor a focused, meat-forward menu. With hundreds of reviews and steady lines most nights, it’s the South Torrance go-to when you want rich, Jalisco-style flavors in a casual strip-mall setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos dorados de birria with consomé, Birria plate with rice and beans, Vampiro with birria and melted cheese
What Makes it Special: Birria-focused taqueria with crispy tacos and late-night energy.
#15
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
#16
Tu Madre
8.4
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Tu Madre’s West Hollywood outpost is a lively cantina-style space built around creative tacos, strong margaritas, and a big patio just off Santa Monica. High-volume crowds fuel a party atmosphere, but the menu still delivers thoughtful combinations from crispy shrimp to ahi tuna and plant-based options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy shrimp taco, Ahi tuna taco, Korean BBQ steak taco
What Makes it Special: High-energy taco bar with creative fillings and serious cocktails.
8.3
El Asadero Prime Taqueria brings a slightly more polished taqueria feel to Eastern Avenue with a menu that stretches from street tacos to hulking burritos and party-sized options like a six-foot burrito. Diners call out fresh salsas, well-seasoned meats, and a cleaner, more modern space than many counter-only spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Street Tacos, 6-Foot Burrito, Carne Asada Fries
What Makes it Special: Modern taqueria balancing street-style tacos with oversized burritos and party trays.
8.3
El Pescador is a long-running Mexican marisquería where towering molcajetes, ceviches, and whole-fish platters anchor a full bar with beer and cocktail happy hour specials. With TVs tuned to sports, big booths, and hearty portions, it’s a dependable early-evening meetup for groups craving seafood-forward Mexican plates and margaritas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Molcajete Double with mixed seafood and meats, Caldo de camarón, Shrimp aguachile
What Makes it Special: Seafood-heavy Mexican menu with true food-and-drink happy hour.
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
Part of Vicente Del Rio’s Frida group, the Westwood outpost pairs polished regional Mexican cooking with a sidewalk patio overlooking Lindbrook. It’s where families, students, and office groups settle in outside for guacamole, mole, and mezcal margaritas before or after neighborhood events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Poblano Enchiladas, Guacamole en Molcajete, Shrimp Tacos Gobernador
What Makes it Special: Lively regional Mexican cooking with a central patio for mezcal-fueled meals.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
A long-running Westwood Boulevard diner, Headlines folds a surprisingly deep burrito lineup into its all-day breakfast and Mexican sections. From basic egg-and-bacon wraps to oversized fajita and Cali burritos, it’s where you go when you want big, filling burritos with classic diner comfort on the side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Fajita Burrito, Cali Burrito
What Makes it Special: Classic diner turning out an unusually broad lineup of breakfast and Mexican-style burritos all day.
8.2
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.
#22
El Zarape Vine
8.2
Just off Hollywood & Vine, El Zarape Vine is a sibling-run cantina built around tacos, ceviches, and a deep agave list. It feels more like a neighborhood bar than a tourist stop, with late hours, strong margaritas, and a menu that leans hard into birria, tinga, and shareable nachos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria, Ceviche Mixto, Carne Asada Fries
What Makes it Special: Sibling-run agave bar with a full taco, birria, and ceviche lineup.
#23
First Of All
8.2
First Of All is a family-owned daytime restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard doing Mexican-leaning brunch plates, chilaquiles, and elaborate pancakes in a bright, art-filled room. It’s a newer arrival in 90046 but already drawing strong feedback for thoughtful flavors and polished presentations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Churro French Toast, Desayuno Del Rancho, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
What Makes it Special: Daytime spot blending Mexican flavors with classic brunch staples in a colorful space.
8.2
Marina-view restaurant at 2ND & PCH blends authentic Mexican comfort food with coastal California influences. Generous portions include standout lobster quesadilla and tequila-agave salmon alongside handcrafted margaritas on an expansive outdoor patio overlooking Long Beach Marina.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Quesadilla, Tequila-Agave Salmon, Chile Relleno
What Makes it Special: Unobstructed marina views from nearly every seat in the house
8.2
Paco’s is a long-standing cantina famous for handmade tortillas, jumbo burritos, and strong margaritas, serving until about 10pm most nights.【3†turn3search3】 With over 3,400 aggregated reviews and a menu heavy on combo plates and soups, it’s a dependable sit-down choice for late-ish dinners and group outings.【3†turn3search23】【6†turn6search7】
Must-Try Dishes:
Supermex Burrito, Albondigas soup, Combination enchilada and taco plate
What Makes it Special: Hearty, old-school platters with handmade tortillas and big margaritas.
8.2
Taqueria Los Altos is a busy Eastern Avenue spot known for soft tacos, super tacos, and hefty wet burritos backed by solid multi-platform ratings. It’s a go-to for sit-down taco plates, seafood specials, and late-evening family meals in a casual dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soft Taco, Super Taco, Wet Burrito Super
What Makes it Special: Full-service taqueria with deep taco, burrito, and seafood lineup.
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
A family taqueria where three Guadalajara-born brothers execute comfort staples with notable generosity—handmade tortillas thicker than standard, lengua stewed until it falls apart, and chilaquiles built on properly crispy totopos. The value proposition is straightforward: quality proteins at $2-3 per taco in a cozy, welcoming room where regulars chat with the owners. Best for weekend brunch crowds or weeknight pickups when you want homestyle cooking without the drive to East LA.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles, Barbacoa, Mole
What Makes it Special: Family-run taqueria where the chilaquiles have earned a devoted following across West Adams
8.2
A long-standing Beverly Blvd spot, Mexican Village puts a classic spin on burritos, enchiladas, and combo platters with recipes served for decades. Local fans appreciate the robust red sauce, comfort-food portions, and the nighttime energy that draws a neighborhood crowd for drinks and bites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Chile Verde Burrito, Combination Plate
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood staple with generously filled burritos and old-school LA spirit.
8.1
Tucked into a small shopping center, Carnitas Michoacanas is a casual Mexican spot best known for slow-cooked pork but quietly turns out excellent burritos. Warm tortillas are packed with carnitas, asada, or mixed meats, plus beans and salsa that skew more homestyle than fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Burrito, Burrito de Asada, Carne Asada Fries
What Makes it Special: Family-style carnitas and burritos with generous meat-first builds.
#30
El Coyote Cafe
8.1
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Trendy Table Hotspots
Open since 1931, El Coyote is a boisterous Beverly Boulevard institution known for combo plates, strong margaritas, and a dining room packed with regulars, tourists, and Hollywood lore. The food leans classic Mexican-American, but its longevity and party energy make it a go-to for big nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Enchilada, Green Corn Tamales, Enchiladas Suizas
What Makes it Special: Nearly century-old Mexican-American icon where combo plates and margaritas rule.
#31
Hacienda Del Rey
8.1
A Westchester staple since 1973, Hacienda Del Rey serves classic combination plates, fajitas, and strong margaritas in a lively, slightly old-school dining room that runs to about 10–11pm on weekends.【3†turn3search2】【5†turn5search5】 While its review volume is modest compared with some neighbors, decades of local affection and consistently warm service keep it firmly in the late-night rotation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shredded beef enchiladas with red sauce, Fajitas Del Rey, Albondigas soup
What Makes it Special: Decades-old neighborhood mainstay with generous plates and strong margaritas.
8.1
Colorful, long-running Mexican spot with handmade tortillas and a roomy patio. The casual service, kids-friendly plates, and big portions work well for groups and weeknight dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Plate, Crispy Tacos, Cheese Enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Hand-pressed tortillas and a spacious, festive patio.
#33
Lenny's Casita
8.1
A full-service kosher Mexicali spot that brings proper taco-and-tequila energy to Pico-Robertson. The cooking leans soulful and bold—think slow-cooked meats, bright salsas, and comfort-forward plates that still feel chef-driven. One of the ZIP’s most reliable Mexican dining rooms for groups and repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Carne asada plate, Churro dessert
What Makes it Special: Kosher Mexicali with full-service bar energy and deeply flavored tacos.
#34
Baja Cantina
8
Open since the mid-1970s, Baja Cantina is a long-running Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar at the base of Washington that locals hit for margaritas, game days, and hearty plates of tacos and combo platters. The sprawling indoor–outdoor layout, sand-adjacent vibe, and live entertainment give its fish and street-style tacos a festive backdrop that feels very Marina-meets-Venice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Fish Tacos, Carnitas Street Tacos, Taco Tuesday Mix & Match
What Makes it Special: Beach-adjacent Mexican mainstay with decades of taco and margarita history.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
The West Hollywood/Beverly Grove outpost of Benny’s serves a broad Mexican menu where tacos share space with rotisserie chicken, burritos, and breakfast plates. It’s a colorful, fast-casual spot that works for everything from quick tacos to family takeout and catered platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Chicken taco plate, California burrito
What Makes it Special: Mixes solid tacos with popular rotisserie chicken and big portions.
#36
Casa Sanchez
8
Vibes:
Live Music Showtime
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
A full-service Mexican dining room anchored by Mariachi Voces de Mexico de Raul Sanchez, who perform live six nights a week—making the music as much of the draw as the mole poblano or chamorro de puerco. The dinner-club energy runs loud between sets and louder during them, which is exactly the point for birthdays, group celebrations, and couples who want a night out with substance. Valet parking and outdoor seating round out a place built for lingering, not rushing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon al Tequila, Chamorro de Puerco, Mole Poblano
What Makes it Special: Mariachi Voces de Mexico de Raul Sanchez performs live six nights a week alongside fine Mexican cuisine in a full-service dining room.
8
A Pico-Union family operation running since 2008 on handmade tortillas and from-scratch cooking—the chile relleno burrito and pozole anchor a menu built around generous, no-shortcut Mexican plates. The format is casual counter-and-table service with portions sized for sharing, which keeps groups and families coming back on a neighborhood-staple rhythm. Expect straightforward comfort over polish, with weekend parking requiring some patience along the Pico corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chile Relleno Burrito, Pozole de Pollo, Milanesa Plate
What Makes it Special: Family-owned since 2008, serving traditional Mexican plates with handmade tortillas and from-scratch recipes in Pico-Union
8
Descanso brings its plancha-style concept to Miracle Mile, where cooks sear tacos, skillets, and bowls on a flattop just steps from the dining room. It reads like a modern taqueria in service of sit-down dinners, with a bar program and plates designed for lingering on Wilshire.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plancha Tacos, Crispy Carnitas Skillet, Mexibol Bowl
What Makes it Special: Interactive plancha cooking that turns tacos and skillets into a show.
Mexican Riviera is a family-owned PCH staple with over three decades of service, turning out big plates of combo-style Mexican food in a casual strip-mall dining room. Locals use it for everything from breakfast burritos to carnitas dinners when they want familiar flavors, chips and salsa, and plenty of parking right off Anza and Pacific Coast Highway.
Must-Try Dishes:
Super special wet burrito, Carnitas taco and enchilada combo, Potato tacos with rice and beans
What Makes it Special: Long-running South Bay institution for hearty Mexican combo plates.
8
An Oaxacan kitchen where the mole is the anchor — the dish that regulars order first and judge the meal by. The back patio runs loud with mariachi and streamers, leaning into a group-dinner energy that pairs well with shared plates of tlayudas and barbacoa at prices that keep the table ordering generously.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole, Tlayudas, Barbacoa
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan kitchen on Venice Blvd where the mole recipe draws more praise than anything else on the menu
8
Te’kila has been pouring tequila and rolling burritos on Hollywood Boulevard since 2010, blending sports-bar energy with a full Mexican menu. Between happy hour margaritas, game-day crowds, and late-night service, its steak and shrimp burritos function as sturdy fuel for a long night on the Walk of Fame.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Steak Burrito, Shrimp burrito, Bean & cheese burrito
What Makes it Special: Tequila-heavy sports bar with full burrito plates and late hours.
Worthy Picks
#42
Cantina Frida
7.9
This vibrant cantina brings sophisticated Mexican cuisine to Beverly Drive with an emphasis on craft cocktails featuring top-shelf mezcal and extraordinary tequilas. The contemporary space showcases authentic regional Mexican dishes made from scratch daily, creating a modern dining environment perfect for both business lunches and festive dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Poblano, Carnitas Tacos, Ceviche Mixto
What Makes it Special: Extensive mezcal collection from different regions of Mexico
7.9
Vintage Mexican spot with house-made flour tortillas, tableside Caesar, and a kitschy film theme. It’s a neighborhood time capsule that still turns out comfort favorites with care.
Must-Try Dishes:
Calamari steak, Handmade flour tortillas, Tableside Caesar salad
What Makes it Special: Decades-old Mexican institution with tortillas pressed to order.
#44
El Paseo Inn
7.9
A sprawling open-air Mexican cantina on historic Olvera Street that leans into the full festive experience—tableside guacamole, mariachi on Sundays, and a patio that fills up with multi-generational tables sharing enchiladas and margaritas. Operating since the 1930s, it draws on atmosphere and tradition more than culinary precision, making it the right call when the occasion matters as much as the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cadillac Margarita, Chicken Enchiladas De Mole, Tableside Guacamole
What Makes it Special: LA's oldest Mexican restaurant, serving on historic Olvera Street since the 1930s with live mariachi and a sprawling open-air patio.
#45
Lares Restaurant
7.9
A long-running Pico Boulevard Mexican spot built around traditional preparations—mole, chile verde, lengua—served alongside nightly live guitar and weekend mariachi that set the tempo for the whole room. It draws families and large groups who want festive, communal dining with outdoor seating and enough noise to let the table get loud. Expect to raise your voice during peak hours, but that's the point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas, Mole, Chile Verde
What Makes it Special: Long-running Pico Boulevard Mexican spot where live mariachi accompanies traditional dishes like mole and chile verde
7.9
Trejo’s Cantina brings Danny Trejo’s playful take on tacos, bowls, and margaritas to a lively corner of Cahuenga. The menu leans toward healthier-leaning Mexican with vegan options, while the space functions as a buzzy hangout for pre-bar hops and casual meetups. It’s less chef-driven than some neighbors, but the branding, music, and crowd keep it feeling current.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas taco or street tacos trio, Cauliflower or jackfruit taco, Trejo’s nachos
What Makes it Special: A celebrity-backed cantina with colorful tacos, margaritas, and a lively soundtrack.
7.8
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Live Music Showtime
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Two-time OpenTable Diners' Choice Award winner since 2015, this 11,000 square-foot Mexican destination features indoor-outdoor seating, private banquet hall for 200, and live Latin music Friday-Saturday. The expansive menu highlights Añejo-style carne asada, whole branzino for two, and festive weekend brunch with bottomless options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Añejo Style Carne Asada, Whole Branzino for Two, Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
What Makes it Special: Valley's go-to celebration spot with private event space and live entertainment
A high-volume counter-service taqueria built around garlic-citrus brined rotisserie chicken and oversized 13-inch burritos, with portions that consistently overshoot the price point. Locals treat it as a reliable pickup-and-share spot for feeding groups without thinking twice about the bill, and the Taco Tuesday deal at under seven dollars for three street tacos keeps the weeknight line moving. The space itself is tight and utilitarian—come for the food, not the seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Chicken Rotisserie Burrito
What Makes it Special: Huge burritos plus rotisserie chicken for mix-and-match cravings.
#49
Cabo Cantina
7.8
This party-centric cantina near the Promenade serves mega margaritas and late-night tacos until 2am daily. Known for its 2-for-1 happy hours and raucous atmosphere, it's where beach vibes meet border-town energy with affordable street tacos and bottomless specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Fish Tacos with Habanero Sauce, Grilled Shrimp Tacos
What Makes it Special: 36oz Mega Margaritas and kitchen open until 2am every night
7.8
A cocktail-forward cantina where the margarita program—featuring centrifuge techniques, house-infused spirits, and unexpected ingredients like mango boba and guacamole slushies—outshines the food menu. The small plates (queso fundido, tostadas, tacos) deliver better than the entrees, making this a spot for drinking with snacks rather than a full dinner. Expect a lively, loud atmosphere and no happy hour pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margarita, Queso Fundido, Octopus Taco
What Makes it Special: Tequila and mezcal-focused cocktail bar with an extensive agave spirits program in Sherman Oaks