Best Sports Bar Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Pescador - Highland Park
Seafood-heavy Mexican menu with true food-and-drink happy hour.
Notable Picks
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.
#2
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.
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
#4
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
#5
El Compadre
7.8
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Live Music Showtime
Sports Bar Central
Since 1975, this hacienda-styled institution has served family recipes in a space adorned with wrought iron lanterns, stained glass chandeliers, and Mexican artifacts. The lobster enchiladas and flaming margaritas define the experience, while live mariachi and red tufted booths create the festive atmosphere that makes it a reliable Dodger Stadium pre-game destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Enchiladas, Carne Asada, Chile Relleno
What Makes it Special: 50-year institution with theatrical flaming margaritas and old-school LA Mexican charm
7.7
A Brentwood sports bar that takes its Tex-Mex kitchen seriously enough to stand on its own—carnitas tacos and nachos carry the menu while an extensive agave spirits program gives the drink side more depth than the usual tap-and-shot setup. Vintage skeeball and a loud, game-day energy make it a group-first destination where the food is a reason to stay, not an afterthought.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Tacos, Carnitas Nachos, Thunder Burger
What Makes it Special: Brentwood sports bar pairing a full Tex-Mex kitchen with an elaborate agave spirits collection and vintage skeeball
7.6
This lively cantina in Boystown brings the party with mega margaritas, 2-for-1 happy hours, and all-you-can-eat Taco Tuesdays for $9.99. The sports bar atmosphere with DJs and rooftop patio makes it a go-to for groups seeking affordable drinks and late-night tacos until 2am.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Fish Tacos, Loaded Nachos
What Makes it Special: West Hollywood's party taco headquarters with unbeatable specials