50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Altadena

“Amazing good Mexican food and bomb micheladas !!“

“Came here with my friend, who is an Altadena resident, and they told me this place is well-known among the locals. I couldn't believe how extensive the menu was. Besides burgers, they offer cheesesteaks, Chinese food, Mexican food, and even Thai curry! I was amazed.

The restaurant is Asian-owned, which gave me confidence in trying something from their Chinese food menu. However, I ended up sticking with a traditional burger combo, even though I was really tempted to try the Thai curry. I saw someone order it, but they only had the vegan version available because they had run out of chicken. I'll save the Thai curry for my next visit when the chicken version is available.

The burger was freshly made and came with avocado. It was high quality and very delicious. The fries were decent as well.

I also want to mention that the restroom was exceptionally clean. You can often tell a lot about a restaurant's hygiene standards by the condition of its restroom. Just note that the restroom entrance is located outside rather than inside the restaurant.

If you're in the Altadena area, please consider supporting this local business. You won't be disappointed by the food.“

“muy delisiosa comida lo atienden Co un gran serbisio recomendado“

“It's a bit small, but the food is amazing. The kitchen seems well staffed, so theyre able to serve you in a timely manner even when it's absolutely packed.

Quesa-Birrias are really good and they came with a chile asado, perfect.
Torta Chingona is solid for someone who likes a lot of flavors/ textures

Salsa Roja is good but the Salsa Verde was way better.

The parking is pretty rough, but its worth the walk.“

“Las micheladas!!!! Chefs kiss👌 ;)“

“I got two burritos and a veggie taco for $30 but it was so worth it. Very yummy ? and clean. I don’t eat out at all usually because of covid but we were in between hikes and got hungry. There was one cook and one cashier and both were wearing masks. Thanks guys!“

“Lots of tasty, fresh food options! Yeah you could play the food truck hustle, or just come here and enjoy affordable well prepared food, and if you need external validation, post it to social media. Taco specials on Tuesday and Thursday. Tip them, they just saved you a lot of money! Service with a smile. :⁠-⁠)“

“Excellent dining experience with unique menu options. The wine and cocktail list was great great, but the one mocktail we ordered was somewhat one dimensional, just sour. Overall, a nice delicious outing with an enjoyable indoor-outdoor feel. “

“this is, hands down, some of the most interesting and delicious fusion food you’ll try. Anything they put together is thoughtful, layered and full of nuance. get the sauce sampler packs; and try everything on the menu; but the birria is to die for.

It’s so affordable, too; honestly if I could eat here every day, I would.“

“Came here for the 1st time after years of driving by. We got the sampler knowing it was small tacos, but assorted fillings, which is perfect. Also, we ordered a pork tamale, ceviche tostada, cochinita taco, and chile relleno burrito, all items were on their cute chalk board, no prices though.
Everything we tried was delicious and fresh, some of the tacos didn't need salsa, but highly recommend you get all of them. The ceviche tostada was a refreshing bite after those spicy tacos, I almost ordered another, but had to try the rest. The tamale was crumbly(?) dough like we prefer and the chile relleno was also good in comparing it to other restaurants around there, but not as hearty as at a burrito place.
We will be returning to try other items and more ceviche tostadas.
Parking is hard to find in the area when street sweep passes, but there's a public lot a block away you might find parking or bus it.“

“We visited El Compadre to celebrate my uncle’s birthday, and overall it was a good experience. One of the highlights was definitely the famous flaming margaritas. They were fun to watch, very flavorful, and a great way to kick off the celebration.

I ordered the enchiladas, and they were rich, tasty, and very filling. The portion size was generous, and I couldn’t finish the entire plate.

The service was decent, but it took a while for the waiters to come and take our order. Also, the complimentary chips and salsa brought to the table at the beginning were disappointing. The chips tasted like old oil and had a strong oily smell, which wasn’t the best first impression.

The food and margaritas were the stars of the visit, but there is definitely room for improvement with the service and the quality of the chips.“

“The best tacos in California!“

“Walked here from corner of Sunset and Lilac. The tacos here never disappoint. They are always made to perfection. Down to the slice of onion with the mole taco, and the avocado on the Tinga. They always give perfect presentation and quality. We had a Jamaica and horchata.
Enjoyed every sip and bite.

And super friendly customer service. I love when people also acknowledge my son as a customer too! And allow him to order or grab his own drink.
Thank you!“

“Absolutely loved this place. We will definitely be coming back. We got Citrus Salad, Carne en su Jugo & Carnitas Wow, just Wow!!!!!“

“This is the place you've been looking for. If you want authentic Mexican food and you want it served home style and you want to be taken care of by the sweetest lady that will immediately bring warmth to your heart, stop looking this is it. I make this trip from Inglewood and I'll be coming here more often. I came here once and had am amazing experience. My mother works down the street at the general hospital, she had never tried it. She went by on my recommendation and now she's got her entire office hooked. We met here and after 2 years of not being here I realized how much I was missing out. I forgot how special this place is. You can't go wrong with anything she makes. I went crazy and ordered like 8 things the first time because I wanted to sample everything. Well I came back and she gave me multiple samples of all kinds of things on the house and let's just say I order another 6 things to go. All of it amazing. Believe me this lady has talent, skills and the charisma to keep you entertained as if you were visiting your Tia or grandmother in Mexico. Absolute delight and I can't stress it enough, try this before you go around wasting your time looking for other places. This is a little bit of Mexico right in your backyard!“

“Guisados was easily one of the best taco spots I've tried in LA. The handmade tortillas alone are worth the visit, and every guisado was packed with flavor and tasted like it had been cooking all day. Nothing felt overcomplicated, just fresh, authentic food done right. Great service, fair prices, and the kind of place you'll want to come back to every time you're in the area.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“I am a major foodie always on the hunt for the best hidden gem in LA and this place it’s truly so special. The best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to hands down run by the kindest all family staff. So much love in this food it is sensational. The summer squash and corn, Chilaquiles, enchiladas, horchatas and Flan are sooooo good. All of these dishes were the best versions I’ve ever had. Couldn’t recommend more.“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“This restaurant has delicious breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, and freshly squeezed orange juice, the food tastes like homemade cooking. The affordable prices and the comfortable, cozy atmosphere, especially the beautiful outdoor patio seating. They also have friendly and welcoming staff, and appreciate the fast service, even during busy times.“

“My Daughter & I had dinner here tonight… the food was PHENOMENAL!!! Great Friendly Service too!! What a treat to sit at the bar & watch everything looking delicious coming out of the kitchen window!!! Thank you for such a great Saturday night treat for an out of town Momma visiting her daughter!! I’ll beg her to come everytime I’m in town, and be very Jealous that she gets to come whenever she wants!!! EVERYTHING was BEYOND DELICIOUS!! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“Excelente servicio y comida de calidad ☑️“

“Everything has been great that I’ve tried. Highly recommend“

“Tacos and Kabobs has become one of my favorite places for carryout. The staff is always genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You can tell they take pride in what they serve.

One thing I really appreciate is how hard they try to accommodate any changes or dietary requests you may have. They listen, they care, and they do their best to make sure your order is exactly the way you want it.

I usually get my food to go, but they also have a clean, well-lit dining room with TVs if you want to sit down and enjoy your meal there. Good food, good people, and the kind of neighborhood place you’re happy to support.

Highly recommend Tacos and Kabobs. Give them a try. I think you’ll be glad you did!“

“Truly the best Mediterranean in the area. Buttery fluffy pita and homemade hummus that is so creamy. The falafels are so moist and never dry. Agua Fresca is also so insanely good. Will go out of my way to come here. Highly highly reccomend!!!!!!“

“Muy amable el personal y la comida muy rica 💯 recomendada 👌🏼“

“This is great comfort food like Mom would make. The tortillas are awesome and the birria is juicy and tender! Highly recommend.“

“Best Tacos !! Love it . Keep it up“

“Best shrimp tacos in the world, by far. Have them with the grilled chiles.“

“This was our first visit to El Metate. I was impressed with all the menu options. The service was excellent , and the food was delicious.“

“good food and drinks. place is cozy and service always fast. small parking lot behind it.“

“A Tí brings elevates Mexican classics. Flavors are bright, vibrant, piquant, deep, and rich. The hospitality is genuine and welcoming.

The peach aguachile was perfect for a warm LA summer day. The crispy quail with the smoky aioli ate (and was eaten). The fish tacos on homemade blue corn tortilla were hefty and perfectly balanced. The showstopper was the 1000 day mole with duck confit. The duck was crispy on the outside, and tender and unctuous on the inside served with a deeply penetrating and complex mole sauce.

Service was quick (and I mean quick). We did not have to wait more than 2 minutes between courses. Fresh plates (at appropriate temperatures) were provided with each course change. Our server was enthusiastic about the food. People care about the food they are serving here.

My partner enjoyed his cocktail. Will try their offerings next time.

Parking's a breeze - quite a premium on this part of Sunset.

The only areas for improvement (very minor) include the noise level and the spacing between seats.

We'll be back for sure.“

“If your looking to have a meal that taste just like home made,Yeya's is the place. Yeya's has the best home made food in all Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Don't need to look no further!When your hungry stop by at Yeya's for the best Mole,Chilaquiles,Enchiladas,Tacos and Caldos in all Boyle Heights and East L.A.Yeya's has a large options of food and caldos...“

“what i like about Cabreras 1st the awesome service. 2nd the best mexican food that is made with love. and what makes so good is the great music they have it's like eating at home which makes feel like your with family. keep up the great family feeling. oh and when I asked for something that's not on the menu you make it just like eating at home..“

“The Fantastic Manuel's special. also taquito plate their guacamole is the bomb. plus the atmospheres at restaurant brings back old memories of Manuel and his unique greeting of his clients ♥ always with sincere feelings .“

“Everything that they serve is delicious.The tacos de Carnitas are very good and delicious“

“I've been to many burger spots in my life, but I've never had a burger as good as the Chef Burger from Burger Bun. I'm talking perfectly seasoned beef, and delicious (but not overpowering) burger sauce, crisp vegetables, and the brioche bun is spectacular. There's no burger in Glendale that even comes close. The wings are also some of the best I've ever had and the homemade sauces are so, so tasty. The fries are perfect, and they have amazing milkshakes too. To top it all off, the service is ridiculously good, and the prices are fair. This is my go-to spot in town.“

“Perfect for these dog days of Summer.“

“muy rico muy bien servicio gracias“

“Best Mexican food I've ever had.The Chile Colorado is amazing. As great as the food is, the service is even better. Lourdes is a gem. She is the definition of great service. Friendly, attentive and knows the large menu very well. Look no further for than Amigos Restaurant for great Mexican food.“

“Super delicious! I can see what the lines were about. I went Fri and Sat this week and can’t wait to go back next weekend!“

“I had an amazing experience at LOQUI Playa Vista. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the whole place had such a welcoming vibe. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect.

It’s rare to find a place where the service, quality, and overall experience come together so well. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending LOQUI Playa Vista to others. Thank you for the great experience!“

“We found this place as an only option on a late night, and what a gem!

The owner is so friendly, and they have delicious salsa and pickled onions. You can tell they are made fresh every day. Everything is made with care and it shows. Also very affordable. This is our only spot for birria.“

“Hola buenas tardes, para agradecerles su donativo en especie de las 10 cajas de pañales y las toallitas húmedas, Dios les bendiga grandemente primeramente en sus vidas y en su negocio. Reciban nuestras oraciones desde la Casa de Descanso del Anciano de Poncitlán.“

“Best shrimp tacos in the world, by far. Have them with the grilled chiles.“

“What a gem...hands down the best elotes l've ever had!! The corn man is super nice and super fast at pumping out Elote via cob or bowl. There was probably 20+ people ahead of me with multiple orders but it only took 25 minutes to get through since he's so efficient. It can be so amazingly rich and heavy for some folks but this is what you're coming for! A guilty pleasure ruminating in cheese, mayo and liquid butter and corn. I prefer the bowl over the cob since it's much easier to eat. I also recommend getting two at once so u don't have to wait in line again and it's so cheap. 100% recommend!“

“So delicious!!! The cheese Asada tacos are the besttt!! The quesadillas too yumm!!!

Can’t go wrong with anything you order honestly. Ask for the carrots they’re delicious. They do the work with quality and good stuff cause I usually get a tummy ache from Mexican food but from here I don’t. Totally worth coming here for tacos.

They only offer outdoor seating so make sure to go at a cool time. Staff is great and they’re quick even when they’re busy.“

“Love this place. Treat you right“

“Just had my first ever burrito at Mixto and it is fantastic. Support local restaurants if they are still open <3 #vegan #silverlake“