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Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria
$$ · Mexican, Tacos

10426 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (323) 850-8518
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Vibe Check this spot

Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria 8.3
Palms
Vibes: Date Night Magic Trendy Table Hotspots Girls Night Out Approved Happy Hour Hotspots
An Oaxacan-focused spot with a deep mezcal bench and a menu built around moles, tlayudas, and slow-cooked meats. The kitchen leans traditional but plates with polish, and the bar program makes it a natural linger-and-share destination. Multiple locations exist, but this Palms outpost is the one in 90034.
Must-Try Dishes: Tlayuda con asiento, Mole negro over chicken or enchiladas, Carnitas or barbacoa tacos
Scores:
Value: 7.6 Service: 8 Consistency: 8.6 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 8.2 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Oaxacan specialties plus one of the Westside’s better mezcal programs.
Who should go: Mezcal lovers and groups craving regional Mexican.
When to visit: Weeknight dinner or late-afternoon happy hour.
What to order: Tlayuda, mole negro dish, mezcal cocktail flight.
Insider tip: Ask what mole or mezcal is pouring as a limited seasonal feature.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Free parking at the adjacent coin laundry lot; otherwise street parking on National Blvd—easy on weeknights, tighter on weekends
Noise level: More laid-back than the other Madre locations—conversational volume, not a scene-y vibe
Dietary Options
Best For
Better for: Big groups, casual dinners, mezcal exploration—largest artisanal mezcal selection in the US
Skip if: You want a quiet, intimate date-night spot or need reservations guaranteed—this location is walk-in first-come-first-served

Hours

Monday11am - 10pm
Tuesday11am - 10pm
Wednesday11am - 10pm
Thursday11am - 10pm
Friday11am - 11pm
Saturday10am - 11pm
Sunday10am - 10pm