44 Best Mexican Restaurants in East Los Angeles

Don't miss East Los Angeles' top Mexican restaurants, as recommended by Restaurantji. Explore a variety of Mexican flavors, from a Birria to Tacos Al Pastor, and enjoy great Mexican cuisine in the city.

Tacos Los Poblanos Al Estilo Tijuana Mexican • $
1311 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Tacos

“The best food!! 100% recommended totally worth the wait in line! Food is amazing!!“

4.8 Superb49 Reviews
Tacos Al Vapor El Canelo Mexican • $
6168 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

2 Tacos De Cabeza Al Vapor Y 1 De Labio
Taco De Chicharrón
Cebollas Curtidas
Carne Asada Tacos
Tacos De Lengua
Taco De Birria
Tacos Al Vapor
Quesadilla
Chicharron
Burrito

“Best tacos de chicharrón in LA“

4.6 Superb84 Reviews
Tacos de Canasta 100% Df Mexican • $
5316 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla and Pambazo
Chicharron
Carnitas

“Muy recomendable para envíos Nacionales! De Los Ángeles a Missouri !“

5 Superb26 Reviews
TACO MAN Mexican • $
4735 Telegraph Rd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor Tacos
Tacos De Carne Asada
One of Each
Three Meat
Suadero
Steak
Salsa

“The typical tacos 🌮🌮🌮 from the towns of Jalisco and all of Mexico..... And their different meats and sauces..... Very Good... 100%

Dietary restrictions: If you're on a diet, don't go... You're going to break it there... 🤣🤣“

4.6 Superb50 Reviews
Cemitas Poblanas Los Chivos Mexican • $
Eastern / Gleason, Hazard

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Asada Con Aguacate Y Tortillas Echas Amano
Cemita De Cecina Por Llegar
Cemitas Poblanas
Burrito

“Las mejores cemitas y un buen servicio“

4.8 Superb31 Reviews
Asadero Chikali Mexican • $
1321 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Chicharron Guisado & Asada Tacos
Taco De Chicharron En Salsa
Guisado Sampler Plate
Chicharron Con Salsa
Tacos de Carne Asada
Papas Con Chorizo
Taco De Desebrada
Bistec Con Papas
Carne Con Chile
Tacos De Asada

“If you need quick Mexican food, this is a great spot.

I got the sampler to go, and it was really tasty—well cooked with good flavors. Ordering was fast, perfect if you’re in a hurry.

I’d definitely come back to try more from the menu.“

4.3 Superb54 Reviews
El Sol de Mexico Seafood • $
4729 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Seared Salmon Roll
Enchiladas Suizas
Guacamole Chips

“Mexican with seafood options and Asian cuisine like sushi rolls. Atmosphere was good, with fun music playing but not too loud. Clean restrooms. Service was great. We stopped by for brunch on a Thursday morning, hardly anyone in yet, was able to park right in front. I liked they had a little bit of everything. The location looks a little rough but it was quite and had no issues, pretty close too the I5.“

5 Superb63 Reviews
Mi Pueblo Salvadoran Restaurant Salvadoran • $
1128 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Los Mejores Y Autenticos Platillos
Atole de Maíz Y Pan Salvadoreño
Platano Con Crema Y Frijoles
Empanadas de Leche O Frijol
Mi Pueblo Restaurante
Pastelitos de Carne
Mixto Salvadoreño
Queso Y Chicharron
Pollo A la Plancha
Huevos Con Machaca

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely delicious and authentic!
We stopped by Mi Pueblo Salvadorian Restaurant and it instantly became one of my new favorite spots. The pupusas were hands down the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked, cheesy, and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and you can tell they take real pride in their food.

Our waitress, Rosie, was wonderful and friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The restaurant has such a cozy, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay and try everything on the menu.

If you’re looking for authentic Salvadorian food and great service, this is the place. We’ll definitely be back for more pupusas soon!“

4.7 Superb144 Reviews
Soy Concha Bakery Bakery • $$
6164 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeño & Cheese Bolillo
Vegan Pastry
Puerquito
Gansito
Concha

“Delicious vegan pan dulce! Super nice people too. I highly recommend Soy Concha!“

4.8 Superb37 Reviews
El Gallo Giro Mexican • $
5686 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

2 Taco Platter Platillo de 2 Tacos
Mexican Sandwich Salad Combo
Dozen Sweet Mexican Bread
Lamp Heated Chile Relleno
Cubana Torta Torta Cubana
Beef Tripe Soup Menudo
Beef Soup Caldo De Res
Supposed to Be a Salad
Chile Relleno Burrito
Torta De Tres Carnes

“I tried their asada tacos and carnitas mixed with buche and it was AMAZING 🤩 I’m not From here but I recently moved to San Diego and I was headed back to my home town up north and I pulled over at a DDs and Seen this place and I’m definitely coming back when I come back home to San Diego“

4 Good151 Reviews
Los Famosos Tacos Al Carbon Mexican • $
4357 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada and Chorizo Tacos
Al Pastor and Chicken Tacos
Mulitas Carne Asada Taco
Carne Asada Burrito
East Los Taco Asada
Keto Tacos De Asada
Carne Asada Tacos
Tacos De Cabeza
Spicy Cucumber
Tacos De Pollo

“Finely chopped carne. Greasy quesadillas. Watered down guacamole. Flavorless salsa. And when you ask for "no beans" in your burrito, you get a tiny burrito instead of adding extra rice like most other places would. Overall, it's not a bad spot at all. I wouldn't be upset if I were to go again. But in an area with LOTS of very good food, I would try something else next time.“

4 Good86 Reviews
Mariscos Los Sitios Seafood • $
6012 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Aguachile Tostada Y Campechana
Botana Mixta an Michiladas
Fish and Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp Cocktail
Tacos De Pescado
Salsa Sinaloa

“海鲜很新鲜,非常棒的用餐体验!“

5 Superb22 Reviews
Mi Casita Poblana Mexican • $
4300 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Cemita De Cueritos
Flor De Calabaza

“My husband and I came in to order some Cemitas de Milanesa de Pollo plus café de olla. So delicious and the cashier gifted us some chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels for Valentine's day. It was such a sweet gesture. Will be coming back to try the other Cemitas! 10/10 recommend!! 😁“

4.4 Superb15 Reviews
Marisco & Tacos Mexican • $
6299 E Olympic Blvd #6279, East Los Angeles

“海鲜很新鲜,非常棒的用餐体验!“

4.7 Superb7 Reviews
Moles La Tia Mexican • $
4619 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles

“Small parking available in the back. No wait to be seated. Did wait to be attended. Good variety in the menu. Cafe de olla. The horchata is different, not bad just different. Green salsa is very good. Tried the chilaquiles in mole. And the cochinita pibil. Both tasty. A bit pricey.“

4.3 Superb15 Reviews
Tacos de costilla Mexican •
1001 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

“along with the good food...the owners are awesome people as well“

5 Superb6 Reviews
ZAMORA BROS. EAST LA Mexican • $
4771 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Barbacoa Combination
Carnitas Combination
Carnitas Burrito
Chicharron Sopes
Carnitas Sopes
Lengua Burrito
Barbacoa Taco
Carnitas Taco
1lb Carnitas
Birria Taco

“So so good!! We got Chile rellenos, tacos of carnitas, pastor,Lengua and asada! Some beans and the chicharon con Chile verde!! Everything was good we ate all the food because we were so hungry! I ordered more asada tacos because of how good they were!!Definitely our new spot when we’re in town ?*also both the cashier and server were super sweet!!“

3.9 Good68 Reviews
Taqueria El Atacor #8 Mexican • $
6506 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Large Carne Asada Fries
Nachos and Tacos
Super Burrito
Cocido in Ela
Chile Verde
Quesadilla
Tortillas
Al Pastor
Carnitas
Burritos

“Food is pretty good with a large selection of options to munch on. The Super Burrito is a fun challenge to take on if you like to eat.?

Service is nice and respectable. They do accommodate if you want your food adjusted a bit. Obviously, if you want double the protein, they'll charge you a bit more, but it's cool with me. ?

The atmosphere is okay(for me). What you see is pretty much what you get. The experience of eating there is better with friends or fam.“

3.9 Good61 Reviews
Juan's Rotisserie Pollo Mexican • $
223 South Mednik Avenue, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Half Chicken Special
Rotisserie Chicken
Catering Pack 2
Dinner Special
Breakfast Bowl
Whole Chicken
Chicken Salad
Lunch Special
Family Dinner
Potato Salad

“The employees here are very nice always have this place clean. Thank you for your hospitality always I love coming here so much I almost win a family dinner with all the points I have. Love this place this the best chicken my kids n I LOVE IT!!“

3.9 Good56 Reviews
Jason's Tacos Tacos • $
5851 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Fries
Carne Asada Taco
Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos De Asada
Torta Cubana
Alambre

“Some of the best tacos and special treats in east LA. There asada nachos and burritos smack. The salsa here the one of the reasons why this place is amazing it’s nice and spicy as it’s suppose to be. Anyone looking to get some good food for a great price come here and try Jason’s tacos they won’t disappoint. Thank you Jason for always keeping the salsa nice and spicy 1# reason I come here is for the amazing salsa“

4.4 Superb70 Reviews
Taquería “El Pecas” Mexican • $
4743 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles

“Haven’t came here in a long time and still hits the same as last time Best taco spot in LA food is very affordable everything is amazing and always fresh spending $40 for a family of 4 the old parking spot is closed now so now you have to park on the side of the street my most recommended spot for something fast and affordable“

4.8 Superb5 Reviews
Los pepe's tacos truck Fast Food • $
4600 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

“Try the Al Pastor Tacos! They are amazing and on top of that they have some bomb as Horchata. This place is my "to go to" late at night when no one can decide what to eat. Everyone is always on board with Los Pepes.“

4.5 Superb6 Reviews
La Azteca Tortilleria #2 Mexican • $
287b S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito

“I've eaten many chili relleno burritos from here since they first opened, both with asada and carnitas. I prefer their chili relleno with asada.

The tortillas are excellent. Their salsas are okay. The burritos can be a bit greasy, esply with carnitas. But they're always delicious anyway. (4.5)“

3.8 Good62 Reviews
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Tacos Mexican • $
4346 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, East Los Angeles

“su muy buena atención al público y sus muy buenos ,buenos precios los precios son muy razonables para todas las personas y posibilidades“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Wendy's Tortas Mexican • $
5000 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Sandwich

“delicious chicken mole with double rice 😋😋😋“

3.8 Good31 Reviews
El Tacoache taco truck Tacos • $
1305 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

“The food was amazing. We ordered about 14 tacos and two Mexican coke for $35.“

4.8 Superb13 Reviews
Vida Pura Vegan • $
422 N Ford Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Muffin Sandwich
Strawberry Match

“First time going here since a friend recommended it! The line to order was quick and easy. They have little benches to sit on while you wait. It’s a small space but it’s definitely busy since people were going in and out. Our drinks took about 5 minutes and our food took about 10 so it wasn’t too bad. The cashier was really nice and complimented that my hair was so long which I thought was sweet. We got a large Banana Nut drink and medium Strawberry matcha drink with vanilla cold foam and we also tried out their breakfast burrito which was DELICIOUS. The total was about $30. Will come back again ✨“

4.4 Superb44 Reviews
Tacos Mexico Mexican • $
5120 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Quesadilla Plate
Al Pastor Tacos Cabeza
Burrito Chile Relleno
Carne Asada Burrito
Chile Relleno Plate
Carne Asada Tacos 2
Carne Asada Nachos
Carnitas Y Nachos
Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos De Asada

“The atmosphere it's a straightforward taco place to sit down and eat and get up and leave. My waiting for the food is four stars I've only tried the tacos and the burritos it's straightforward the keep it simple and the portions are generous the price point is good I really enjoy their pickled items and fresh vegetables / lemons and limes.“

3.7 Good76 Reviews
Cemitas Tepeaca #3 Mexican • $
450 N Ford Blvd, East Los Angeles

“Killer asada nachos and tacos. Always stop here when I’m in the area.“

3.8 Good13 Reviews
Chabelitas Mexican • $
5001 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles
4 Good4 Reviews
Cemitas Tepeaca #1 Mexican • $
5335 E Beverly Blvd, East Los Angeles

“Los precios son muy favorables y enormes las aguas de mamey y nuez 100% recomendadas y deliciosas y hay agregado más variedad.“

3.6 Good16 Reviews
El primo tacos LA Mexican •
6250 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

“This spot used to be called Tacos el Sapo, now it has a new name but the food is the same as before, extremely good. They have quesadillas, tacos, burritos.Asada, chicken, tripa, pollo, chorizo and their best Al Pastor! Will keep coming back.“

3 Average2 Reviews
Porky's Restaurant Mexican Food Mexican • $$
4560 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Deluxe Burrito
Mole Poblano
Molcajete

“Very good Caldo/ Sopa de Mariscos !! Very friendly and helpful customer service .
Def would recommend , price is competitive considering this is LA !
Big portions as well they are not stingy !!
Support local small businesses this place is a OG restaurant and has been here for years !!! Highly recommend it !!! Stop by and support our people ❤️🙏“

3.5 Good46 Reviews
Que Delicious Dessert • $
287 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Champurrado Box 96oz
Vegetarian Sandwich
Watermelon & Mango
Turkey Sandwich
Celery Juice
Escamochas
Fruit Tray

“Very delicious the mangoneada and fruit bionico 😋😋🤫“

4.3 Superb27 Reviews
Tacos California (Tacos Los Poblanos) Fast Food • $
Atlantic / Pomona, East Los Angeles

“The best food!! 100% recommended totally worth the wait in line! Food is amazing!!“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
Cemitas poblanas Cinco De Mayo Mexican • $
933 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Hamburger

“Asenrica las semitas vengan“

3.4 Good32 Reviews
Mariscos Linda 4 Seafood • $
6426 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Tostada De Ceviche De Pescado with Oysters Rockefeller
Camaron Aguachile Tostada
Taco De Camaron Dorado
Tostada De Aguachile
Ceviche De Camaron
Campechana
2 Mares

“great food, great service. campechanas are delicious and you won't be able to get anough of the aguachiles.“

4 Good41 Reviews
Paris Bakery and Cafe Bakery • $
205 S Mednik Ave, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles

“Go here for the Mother's Day croissants! A powder sugar flaky toasty outer shell with soft tunnels inside. Topped with sliced almonds or with Nutella inside & in regular ($3.00) or mini sizes. Imagine with her favorite café & therz plenty of parking around.“

3.9 Good19 Reviews
Charlie's Best Burgers Hamburger • $
5138 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Bacon Cheese Burger
Hamburguesa Completa
Chili Cheese Fries
Carne Asada Fries
Breakfast Burrito
Club Sandwich
Frisco Burger
Cheeseburger

“Food was delicious. The chili fries are the bomb hands down. Watch out The Hat. You lost me as a customer 😉😉“

3.7 Good102 Reviews
Tacos Y Cemitas Tacos • $
657 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Cemita De Milanesa Con Quesillo

“the best cemitas in east la“

3.7 Good47 Reviews
Mariscos Los Primos Seafood • $
535 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles
3.5 Good4 Reviews
Tacos Ensenada Tacos • $
5161 Pomona Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos and Tostada De Ceviche
Tostada De Ceviche De Camarón
Taco De Asada Taco
2 Fish Tacos Combo
Caldo De Mariscos
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Burrito
Tostada Mixta
Taco Tuesdays
Burritos

“Great Food they have great specials on certain days like fish taco Tuesday and Thursday carne asada“

3.5 Good68 Reviews
Rincon De Guayabitos Seafood • $$
735 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Ostiones En Su Concha
Lagonstinos Cucaracha
Ceviche Mitotero
Shrimp Cocktail
Aguachile
Fish Taco
Egg Roll
Seafood

“Recomiendo este lugar buen servicio la comida muy fresca, rica un buen lugar para comer en familia“

3.4 Good38 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
5406 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Crunchwrap Supreme Cravings Trio
XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito
3 Doritos Locos Tacos
Ground Beef Burrito
Beefy Melt Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Power Menu Bowl
Cinnamon Twists
Mexican Pizza
Taco Supreme

“We love Taco Bell, but i decided to try their Pizza Hut portion by getting a cheese pizza combo. I should have just gotten the pizza.... the breadsticks were literal trash. Looks nothing like the photos and was so displeasing, I threw it away. Even my husband didn't like it and we are both huge carb people. The pizza wasn't bad and his cheesy rice and bean burritos were good.“

3 Average74 Reviews

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