Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Mar Vista
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hasi Bread
Naturally leavened sourdough colored with butterfly pea flower and heirloom turmeric, baked with fresh-milled organic flour and Austrian techniques learned from a four-generation baking family.
Worthy Picks
#1
Hasi Bread
7.9
A Mar Vista sourdough bakery built on Austrian technique and fresh-milled organic flour, turning out naturally leavened loaves tinted with butterfly pea flower and heirloom turmeric—bread with real craft behind it. The specialty coffee menu leans into niche pairings like pistachio milk matcha, and the small space rewards weekday morning visits when you can actually hear the soul music over the crowd. Come for the bread program, not the seating—this is a grab-and-go operation that happens to double as a neighborhood gathering point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hasi Original Sourdough, Almond Croissant, Hasi Focaccia
What Makes it Special: Naturally leavened sourdough colored with butterfly pea flower and heirloom turmeric, baked with fresh-milled organic flour and Austrian techniques learned from a four-generation baking family.
7.9
A small-batch roaster in Mar Vista that builds its menu around housemade almond milk and inventive espresso drinks like the Chipotle Mocha, with a pastry case anchored by guava and almond croissants. The draw is the back patio—a lush, quiet courtyard that turns a coffee run into a longer sit, especially for remote workers and dog owners. Skip the front patio facing Venice Blvd unless you enjoy street dust with your pour-over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chipotle Mocha, Matcha Latte, Guava Croissant
What Makes it Special: A small-batch roaster in Mar Vista with a lush tropical back patio, housemade almond milk, and creative espresso drinks like the Chipotle Mocha.
7.8
An Aussie-leaning cafe with a bright patio and a surprisingly strong fries game as a side to their burgers and sandwiches. The fries are crisp, lightly salted, and best paired with one of their house sauces. Lower volume than the big neighborhood institutions, but the execution and vibe make it a solid newer pick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueys Burger with fries, Chicken Sandwich with fries, House-seasoned Fries
What Makes it Special: Cafe fries that punch above their brunchy setting.
#4
El Chucho
7.8
A natural-wine bar with a taco-friendly menu that mixes late-night energy and a gritty-cool Mar Vista vibe. Come for the vinyl/DJ atmosphere and stay for well-made tacos and snacky plates that pair with the wine list.
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Meat Tacos, House Tofu Taco, Seasonal Taco Special
What Makes it Special: Natural-wine hangout where tacos meet a DJ-night bar scene.
7.7
A polished Oaxacan-focused dining room with a mezcal-forward bar and a more contemporary presentation than most neighborhood spots. The cooking stays rooted in regional tradition, making it a nice upgrade pick for a slower meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole Coloradito, Oaxacan Mezcal Cocktail Flight, Tlayuda with Tasajo
What Makes it Special: Regional Oaxacan menu in a more elevated, mezcal-led setting.