Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Del Rey
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Casa Sanchez
Mariachi Voces de Mexico de Raul Sanchez performs live six nights a week alongside fine Mexican cuisine in a full-service dining room.
Notable Picks
#1
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
#2
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.
7.7
A craft-focused coffee bar pulling precise espresso from house-roasted beans in a ground-floor apartment complex space that trades the brand's typical bustle for a quieter, laptop-friendly pace. The Del Rey location works as a low-key workspace with outdoor seating and a pet-tolerant setup, drawing remote workers who want a serious pour without the scene. Expect a tight menu of well-executed coffee drinks and pastries rather than a full food program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Latte, Pastries, Espresso
What Makes it Special: Craft-focused coffee bar where baristas pull precise espresso from house-roasted beans in a workspace-friendly Culver City setting