Best Family Friendly Mexican Restaurants in West Adams
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria Los Anaya
Family-run taqueria where the chilaquiles have earned a devoted following across West Adams
Notable Picks
8.2
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A family taqueria where three Guadalajara-born brothers execute comfort staples with notable generosity—handmade tortillas thicker than standard, lengua stewed until it falls apart, and chilaquiles built on properly crispy totopos. The value proposition is straightforward: quality proteins at $2-3 per taco in a cozy, welcoming room where regulars chat with the owners. Best for weekend brunch crowds or weeknight pickups when you want homestyle cooking without the drive to East LA.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles, Barbacoa, Mole
What Makes it Special: Family-run taqueria where the chilaquiles have earned a devoted following across West Adams
8.1
A streetside taco stand at the Adams and Crenshaw corner where meat hits an open flame to order and tortillas are pressed by hand — the kind of setup where you watch your food being built. West Adams regulars treat it as a default stop for hefty burritos and tortas at prices that make it easy to feed a whole car without thinking twice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Torta, Carne Asada Burrito, Al Pastor Tacos
What Makes it Special: Streetside taco stand where meat is grilled to order on open flame and tortillas are made by hand, right at the corner of Adams and Crenshaw.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A traditional Mexican kitchen in West Adams that builds its draw on mole-sauced enchiladas, weekend menudo, and a rotating selection of house salsas that regulars treat as the main event. Portions run generous for the price point, making it a reliable neighborhood stop for family-sized orders or a solo breakfast burrito. Service can lag during peak hours and occasionally misfires on orders, so plan for a relaxed pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles con huevo, Chile relleno, Burrito de camarones
What Makes it Special: Reliable, old-school Mexican breakfast and lunch anchor on Adams.