Best Mexican Restaurants in Del Rey
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tacos Mar Vista
Sidewalk taco truck turning out birria with a rich, deeply spiced consome that draws lines down Centinela Ave
Notable Picks
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A sidewalk birria operation on Centinela Ave built around a deeply spiced consome and crisp-edged tacos dorados that keep a steady line forming at the truck window. It runs the birria playbook — tacos, dorados, consome — with enough depth in the broth to justify the single-focus menu. Show up hungry, order at the window, and eat standing on the curb; the food does the work the setting doesn't.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Tacos Dorados, Birria Consome
What Makes it Special: Sidewalk taco truck turning out birria with a rich, deeply spiced consome that draws lines down Centinela Ave
#2
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.
Worthy Picks
#3
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.