Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Del Rey
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Paco's Tacos
A Mar Vista fixture since 1975, serving massive combo plates and handmade flour tortillas in a retro cantina with fish tanks and Christmas lights.
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Paco's Tacos
7.9
A retro cantina anchored in Mar Vista since 1975, built around handmade flour tortillas and oversized combo plates that reward group ordering. The fish-tank-and-Christmas-lights dining room sets the tone—unhurried, unfussy, and sized for families who treat this as a weekly rotation spot rather than a special occasion. Portions run large enough that sharing a SuperMex burrito or splitting enchiladas is the move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo, Flour Tortillas, Albondigas Soup
What Makes it Special: A Mar Vista fixture since 1975, serving massive combo plates and handmade flour tortillas in a retro cantina with fish tanks and Christmas lights.
A Centinela Avenue neighborhood standby built on precise nigiri and albacore work, with a deep bench of bento boxes and tempura that keeps regulars rotating through the menu. The room runs loud and energetic—this is a place where the food does the heavy lifting, not the ambiance. Works well for weeknight Japanese cravings when you want reliable fish prep without a reservation or a production.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nigiri, Albacore, Tempura
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood standby for Japanese cuisine on Centinela, drawing consistent praise for its nigiri and albacore preparation
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
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Quick Bites Champions
A dual-identity diner that runs American comfort and Mexican staples side by side — chilaquiles next to pastrami sandwiches — at prices that make it a weekday default for Del Rey regulars. The format is pure no-frills counter-and-booth, which keeps overhead low and portions honest. It works best when you treat it as the neighborhood's kitchen rather than a destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fries, Steak, Chilaquiles
What Makes it Special: Old-school diner serving both American comfort food and Mexican staples at budget-friendly prices on Centinela Ave.
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Del Rey neighborhood pizzeria that makes its dough and sauce from scratch daily, with a Greek-leaning twist that sets it apart from the usual slice shop—the gyro pizza in particular has built a quiet following. It runs as a no-frills pickup-and-delivery operation where the focus stays on repeatable family orders at prices that don't punish a weeknight craving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro Pizza, Lenzini's Special Pizza, Greek Salad
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood pizzeria where the dough and sauce are made fresh daily in-house, with standout Greek-influenced options like their gyro pizza that reviewers keep coming back for.