31 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.

Asadero Chikali Mexican • $
1321 South Atlantic Boulevard, 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

“Been meaning to hit this place, but always pass them up. Glad I stopped by, they got some good eats here. Tried the Vamipro with bistec and potato. Nice and crispy hand made tortilla. Potatos were healthy cut pieces and soft. Also had the Guisado sampler and man they are not shy with the servings. I definitely recommend the sampler plate if you are wanting to try the different options of guisados. For this location early is better as they do sell out of items on the early side. They also have restaurant where you can get there goods as well.“

4.3 Superb174 Reviews
Tacos Los Poblanos Al Estilo Tijuana Mexican • $
1311 South Atlantic Boulevard, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Tacos

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

4.8 Superb58 Reviews
TACO MAN Mexican • $
4735 Telegraph Road, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

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

“Since before COVID, we discovered this place, after all these years, the food remains top quality and delicious. The atmosphere and scenery has improved and many people, us included are willing to drive a long way just to eat here! Today, we bought the pineapple juice, was not disappointed. Very good! This place is very close to the highway, parking nearby is very convenient. $1.50 price, never changed. We are willing to drive 10 miles just to dine here.“

4.7 Superb99 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“

4.9 Superb43 Reviews
El Sol de Mexico Seafood • $$
4729 E Olympic Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Seared Salmon Roll
Enchiladas Suizas
Guacamole Chips

“Found this place on Google Maps in search for breakfast, and was surprised to find this Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant !
I got the lux bagel and enjoyed it very much ! Very tasty and the meal presentation was spectacular . Menu is very interesting and will definitely come again to try out some of that fusion food 🔥
Service was great , the owner is very kind.“

4.9 Superb120 Reviews
Tacos Al Vapor El Canelo Mexican • $
6168 Whittier Boulevard, 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
Tacos Al Vapor
Taco De Birria
Quesadilla
Chicharron
Cachete

“Best tacos de chicharrón in LA“

4.6 Superb160 Reviews
El Gallo Giro Mexican • $
5686 Whittier Boulevard, 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“

4.4 Superb347 Reviews
Tacos de Canasta 100% Df Mexican • $
5316 Whittier Boulevard, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla and Pambazo
Chicharron
Carnitas

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

5 Superb28 Reviews
Soy Concha Bakery Bakery • $
6164 Whittier Boulevard, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Assorted Mexican Sweet Bread Conchas
Jalapeño & Cheese Bolillo
Chocolate Covered Treats
Assorted Pan Dulce
Vegan Pastry
Puerquito
Gansito

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

4.8 Superb50 Reviews
El Tacoache taco truck Tacos • $
1305 South Atlantic Boulevard, East Los Angeles

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

4.9 Superb32 Reviews
7 Mares Restaurant Mexican • $$
6307 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles

“Bella’s memorias muy agradecida con esta familia 🙏❤️“

4.4 Superb89 Reviews
Mariscos Los Sitios Seafood • $
6010 East Olympic Boulevard, 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!“

4.5 Superb98 Reviews
Mi Pueblo Salvadoreńo Restaurant & Pupuseria Salvadoran • $
1128 South Atlantic Boulevard, 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

“After a recent not so positive experience at a nearby Salvadoran restaurant. I’m considering having a family dinner and decided to visit Mi Pueblo due to their consistent 5-star reviews. We were greeted immediately with welcoming smile. The place is spacious with several big party tables. Within minutes the server brought chips, not your typical Mexican chips, as they were drizzled with beans which was a nice twist. She also brought salsa and the traditional curtido. We ordered pupusas and 2 main dishes. We. The pupusas were large, cheesy and full of flavor. The chicken guisado was well presented and had all the traditional flavors I expected. The salpicon dish was surprisingly very good and would highly recommend it if you like the dish. Overall, were not disappointed
After a recent not-so-great experience at another nearby Salvadoran restaurant, I was a little hesitant about where to take the family for dinner. I came across Mi Pueblo and noticed all the consistent 5-star reviews, so we decided to give it a shot. Glad we did!
As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious, with plenty of large tables, so it seems like a great spot for families or bigger groups.
Our server brought out chips pretty quickly, and these were definitely not your typical Mexican chips. They were drizzled with beans, which was such a nice little twist. We also got salsa and the traditional curtido.
We ordered pupusas and two main dishes. The pupusas were huge, cheesy, and full of flavor. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The chicken guisado was nicely presented and had all those traditional Salvadoran flavors I was hoping for.
The surprise of the night was the salpicón. I wasn't expecting much, but it was actually really good and probably something I'd order again. If you like salpicón, I definitely recommend giving it a try.
Overall, we were not disappointed at all. Good food, generous portions, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. After our last experience, Mi Pueblo was a refreshing change. I can definitely understand why this place gets so many great reviews. We'll be back!“

4.6 Superb157 Reviews
Moles La Tia Mexican • $
4619 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Beans \u0026 Cheese Molletes
Los Camarones Aguachile
Chilaquiles with Mole
Los French Toast
El Mole Poblano
Las Flautas
Caf Regular

“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.“

4.5 Superb21 Reviews
Los pepe's tacos truck Fast Food • $
4600 East Olympic Boulevard, 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.“

4.6 Superb26 Reviews
Tacos de costilla Mexican •
1001 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles

“Great food, excellent service! Came all the way from South Texas to try this place out and I highly recommend it 🔥“

5 Superb8 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 Superb36 Reviews
El Dicho Birrieria | Tijuana-Style Birria & Mexican Tacos Tacos • $
443 South Atlantic Boulevard, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Birria Vampiros
Birria Taco

“Good service and courteous. Reasonable prices“

4.6 Superb37 Reviews
Taquería “El Pecas” Mexican • $
4743 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, 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 Superb6 Reviews
Tacos quezadillas El Primo Mexican • $
4774 Whittier Boulevard, East Los Angeles

“very good highly recommend home made tortillas quesadillas tortas mulitas cemitas and much more very good prices“

5 Superb3 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
Carnitas los 3 hermanos Mexican •
520 South Atlantic Boulevard, East Los Angeles

“carnitas abel is the best #1 tacos and salsa 👍😋🤗there yummy delicious ,when they are open i reccomend to go buy as many tacos as you want👍👍,there that good &delicious“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Tacos El Gallero Tacos •
4735 Telegraph Road, East Los Angeles
5 Superb2 Reviews
Mi Casita Poblana Mexican • $
4300 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, 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!! 😁“

4.2 Good16 Reviews
Vida Pura Vegan • $
422 N Ford Blvd, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Avocado
Breakfast Muffin Sandwich
Strawberry Match
Teddy Bear

“I tried both the Burrito and the torta version and I tell you it was delicious. The beans were super creamy and flavorful, the avocado was fresh and the soyrizo was well seasoned. I also tried their hot cocoa and it was sweetened perfectly. Definitely a place to visit again.“

4.5 Superb65 Reviews
Jason's Tacos Tacos • $
5851 Whittier Boulevard, 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 Superb116 Reviews
THE BIRRIA SPOT Mexican •
5311 East Olympic Boulevard, East Los Angeles

“Came through and got the 4 tacos dorados con queso… the boss wasn’t lying, these were solid.
Nice crisp on the outside, meat was juicy, and the cheese actually made sense... didn’t overpower it. Consomé was legit too, good flavor, not watered down.
Simple, but they did it right. I’d run it back.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Chabelitas Mexican • $
5001 East Olympic Boulevard, East Los Angeles
4 Good6 Reviews
Tacos Mexico Mexican • $
5120 East Olympic Boulevard, East Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

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

“In my real life I work as a general contractor and advertise my business as a mobile company and lately work has landed me in East Los Angeles. If it was for Tacos Mexico I would have starved a long time ago. Thanks for the good food and the clean restrooms.“

4 Good175 Reviews
Cemitas Tepeaca #3 Mexican • $
450 North Ford Boulevard, East Los Angeles

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

3.8 Good19 Reviews
Cemitas Tepeaca #1 Mexican • $
5335 East Beverly Boulevard, 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.“

3.8 Good19 Reviews

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