Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Feliz
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Yuca's
James Beard Award winner serving authentic Yucatan recipes since 1976
Notable Picks
#1
Yuca's
8.5
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
James Beard Award-winning taco stand opened by the Herrera family in 1976, celebrated for Yucatan-style cochinita pibil with citrus-marinated pork. This tiny orange hut in a parking lot has become a Los Angeles institution, with Socorro Herrera still taking orders on paper plates after nearly five decades.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita Pibil taco, Carnitas burrito, Carne Asada burrito
What Makes it Special: James Beard Award winner serving authentic Yucatan recipes since 1976
#2
Mírate
8.5
This stunning three-story hideaway features a tree-towering courtyard and award-winning cocktails from bar director Maxwell Reis alongside Chef Alan Sanz's Baja-inspired menu. The mezcaleria showcases rare agave spirits and pre-Hispanic fermented beverages, while dishes like aguachile tatemado and short rib birria reveal sophisticated technique in a lush, vine-covered setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aguachile Tatemado, Fried Chicken Taco, Short Rib Birria
What Makes it Special: Ranked #12 on 50 Best Bars North America 2025 with museum-quality cocktails
#3
Tu Madre
8.4
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Tu Madre’s West Hollywood outpost is a lively cantina-style space built around creative tacos, strong margaritas, and a big patio just off Santa Monica. High-volume crowds fuel a party atmosphere, but the menu still delivers thoughtful combinations from crispy shrimp to ahi tuna and plant-based options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy shrimp taco, Ahi tuna taco, Korean BBQ steak taco
What Makes it Special: High-energy taco bar with creative fillings and serious cocktails.
8.1
This Baja coastal kitchen delivers wood-fired asada and fresh ceviche in a sleek, sultry setting near the Greek Theatre. Executive Chef Chris Lin's menu showcases vibrant seafood dishes alongside the signature $10 margarita and daily happy hour from 4-6pm with $8-10 tacos and $10 cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Swordfish Tacos, Wood-Fired Asada, Fresh Ceviche
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired Baja coastal cooking with sleek indoor-outdoor design
A Baja-style walk-up stand in Los Feliz built around seafood tacos, ceviche, and aguachile—the kind of focused menu where the kitchen runs a tight rotation of a few things done well. The counter format keeps prices low and turnover fast, which suits the neighborhood crowd looking for a quick, no-fuss taco run without sacrificing quality on the protein.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Tacos, Ceviche, Aguachile
What Makes it Special: Baja-style street stand turning out some of the best seafood tacos in Los Feliz at walk-up counter prices
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Nautical-themed taquería specializing in classic Baja-style fish tacos with beer-battered fish fried to order and housemade corn tortillas. Owner Josep Córdova brings his grandmother's Ensenada recipes to this counter-service spot with a self-serve salsa bar featuring spicy avocado and chipotle crema.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Fish Taco, Shrimp Taco, Potato Taco with chile verde
What Makes it Special: Authentic Ensenada-style fish tacos at under $3 with made-to-order preparation
7.7
Mexico City-inspired taquería from the Tu Madre team featuring mesquite charcoal-grilled meats, legendary asada fries, and signature housemade guacamoles. Opened in 2024 next to the Los Feliz Theatre, this walk-up counter spot emphasizes fresh ingredients and bold smoky flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Taco, Asada Fries with garlic crema, Birria Burrito
What Makes it Special: Charcoal-grilled tacos with unique guacamole varieties and fresh aguas frescas
7.7
A Mexican-Korean fusion patio spot on Hillhurst Ave that builds its menu around creative crossovers—kimchi-topped steak tacos and KBBQ plates alongside red velvet churros and margarita flights. The outdoor seating is the primary draw for Los Feliz groups and date nights, though the kitchen can be uneven across visits with a notable share of disappointed diners. Best approached as a social outing where the setting and shareable plates carry the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean BBQ Tacos, Red Velvet Churros, Buttermilk Fried Chicken
What Makes it Special: Mexican-Korean fusion kitchen on one of Los Feliz's most acclaimed patios, blending dishes like kimchi-topped steak tacos and KBBQ alongside red velvet churros and margarita flights.
#9
Mi Corazon
7.7
This modern mexi-goth spot opened in 2012 serves nuevo-tradicional cuisine using organic chicken, grass-fed beef, and wild-caught seafood in a striking atmosphere with día de los muertos décor. Daily happy hour runs Monday-Friday 4-7pm, featuring over 60 tequilas and mezcals from family-owned farms alongside vegan-friendly menu options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Enchiladas, Pozole Verde, Mole Enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Nuevo-tradicional approach with extensive tequila selection and vegan options