Best Tacos Restaurants in Culver City
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tacos La Opcion
Cash-friendly taqueria on Washington Blvd where the breakfast burrito and housemade salsas draw a loyal Mar Vista following
Notable Picks
8
A cash-friendly Washington Blvd taqueria that earns its Mar Vista regulars with housemade salsas and a breakfast burrito worth building a morning routine around. The menu stays in its lane—tacos, burritos, plates—and executes with the kind of quiet reliability that keeps a small parking lot full. Best approached as a grab-and-go or outdoor counter meal where the food does all the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Fish Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos
What Makes it Special: Cash-friendly taqueria on Washington Blvd where the breakfast burrito and housemade salsas draw a loyal Mar Vista following
#2
Loqui
8
A Tartine Bakery alum hand-rolls sourdough flour tortillas to order at this Platform LA counter, filling them with Yucatan-style cochinita pibil and chile-oil mushrooms that reward anyone who pays attention to the tortilla as much as the filling. The breezy outdoor setting at the shopping complex works well for a quick, focused meal where the craft is in the dough itself.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sourdough Flour Tortillas, Pork Cochinita Taco, Mushroom Taco
What Makes it Special: A Tartine Bakery alum hand-rolls sourdough-based flour tortillas to order, wrapping Yucatan-style cochinita pibil and chile-oil mushrooms at a breezy Platform LA counter
Worthy Picks
7.8
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Hidden Gems Heaven
Family-owned neighborhood taqueria serving traditional Mexican fare since opening in Culver City. The carnitas and al pastor benefit from daily-fresh preparation, while the homemade tortilla chips and complex red salsa have developed a loyal following among locals seeking unpretentious authenticity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Tacos, Al Pastor Burrito, Beef Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: Family recipes and generous portions at prices that honor working-class roots
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.
#5
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