50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Highland Park

“Compared to the Altadena location, this spot has better prices, better chips, and better guacamole. The tacos are smaller and the ceviche has bigger servings. The food tastes the same. It’s the best fish taco I’ve had in my life outside of Mexico.“

“I ordered on line ... obviously they can't read instructions. I ordered nachos bellgrande w steak and jalapenos, I gotv2 damn bags of chips Where nacho cheese cups wtf !?!? And when you cal the store no answers or they pick up then hang up !!“

“We dined at Damian for the second time. Our minds and tastebuds were blown again! Everything was high level, food drink, service, desert, even down to the tiny cookie that came with our espresso. And, the duck carnitas, chefs kiss!“

“Amazing journey of flavors!“

“海鲜很新鲜，非常棒的用餐体验！“

“Now this restaurant… fireeeeee. The atmosphere at night is my favorite! The food was delicious I couldn’t get enough of the spicy tuna rice cakes. The aguachiles are FIREEEE it’s the right amount of spicy. The margaritas pair well with their dishes. I look forward to trying their lunch menu! I will be back.“

“From San Antonio. Tacos are so good especially the ribeye“

“Fantastic meal here! The menu can be a little complicated to fully appreciate, but the staff offered great recommendations. Flavors are excellent, with just the right blend of Latin and South Asian flavors intermixed to create delicious foods.

While we only got to enjoy lunch here, we're excited to come back for some of the creative brunch options and delicious sounding apps/small plates. Definitely come try it when you get a chance.“

“Great tacos juicy not dry, fresh made in batches, boil potatoes available and tortillas
Salsa bar, chili 🌶️🌶️🌶️ pepper bar
Available Tacos , Quesadilla, burrito,
Carne asada,buche,Al pastor, chicken, ribeye ( suadero ) tongue great place OPEN LATE
AFTER NIGHT CLUB OR AMUSEMENT PARK

Vegetarian options: Only boiled patatoes

Dietary restrictions: Salt packets are available

Kid-friendliness: Keep child very close to you Security guard presence No pets aloud

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Security guard presence if help needed“

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

“I looooooove this place so much. They play the absolute grooviest music/best DJ (please add a dance floor 😭🙏🏾) and amazing service!! Great vibes all around. Great to stop at for a drink and vibe.

Such a sweet corner gem, great place to stop by on a Saturday night.“

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

“My friend and I heard about a special type of chili Relleño that was topped with a walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds. It is called chili en nogada. They have it here, and it was spectacular. The special ingredients compliment each other. The staff were all so pleasant and helpful. We sat outside where they have a beautiful garden with fruit trees. including pomegranate, passion, and avocados. I've added a picture of the chili cut in half. Must try!“

“Hands down the best spot for authentic, high-quality, and incredibly delicious Mexican food. This family-run restaurant takes great pride in offering a true taste of Mexico. The space is clean, welcoming, and beautifully decorated—hygienic and full of heart, with an atmosphere that makes you want to linger“

“First time going there and went because of the reviews. You can tell they make their own tortillas, which made the burritos a lot better. Overall, the taste very good. I need to go back and try the chile relleno burrito. The only thing is that the order took long for having many employees there. Not only that but a few were just standing around. I feel that if you have that many employees, orders shouldn't take as long. They were very friendly though. The place is very small and not many tables. It's more like a place to order and go. Customers would appreciate more if they had more tables were they can sit and eat.“

“best food and customer service 🥰“

“This Guisados on Sunset is the perfect spot to hit a hungry stomach! Free parking. EZ to find. Safe neighborhood. Now for the food… AMAZING! All tacos are delicious. Try the sampler. Gives you 6 mini tacos with home made tortillas. For about $11. ? even my kids who are picky loved this place! Service was awesome. We were still craving another sampler (we all shared some) and the server who brought our food said that there was no need to wait in line again… she took our additional order from our table, and brought the credit card reader out to us!!! Thank you! Mil Gracias !!! We will be back.

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved the food. And when they knew it was for the kids, they held off on some of the spicy salsas (on te side)“

“Possibly the best and freshest Mexican style seafood in LA Think fine from a James Beard award winning chef and kitchen on the very casual setting of a food court It’s busy so get in early as the line to order grows quickly Plenty of parking with extra space at rear of the car park for the overflow This is a must try if you are in the area“

“Great comida casera! Customer service is good!
The only thing I didn’t like was that the meat in my chilaquiles was more pellejo (skin) que carne itself. The meat was difficult to chew. Other than that, the chips and salsa were good (the salsa was super tasty), chilaquiles were good in flavor and the aguas frescas estaban buenas.“

“My go to pre-Dodger game hangout. The Dodger vibe is electric. Best flaming margs! The chili rellenos are seriously amazing. Crispy tacos are delicious. Portions are generous. Don’t fill up on the chips and salsa! If you sit near the bar, it’s loud. They always beat their wait time estimate so stay close after adding your name to the waitlist.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“pasamos de pasadita guiados por los reviews y nos sorprendió los mejores tacos de birria qué hemos comido. recomendamos al 100 por 100“

“We decided to venture to Komal on a Wednesday. It was about 1:30pm and we were able to walk right up to the counter. We ordered the tlacoyos and a quesadilla of squash blossom. Both were very good and rich in color, texture and flavor. We also had an agua fresca, which you can request with or without ice, and was refreshing.“

“Muy buenos taco’s deliciosos“

“Great dining experience! You know you made the right choice for a restaurant when you continue to witness a steady stream of "regulars" pouring in, not to mention lots of others. I look forward to working may way through their menu on my many anticipated future visits!“

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

“Best food in town and sports merchandise“

“It was me and my girlfriend’s first time, and the wonderful cashier did not shy away from answering in full detail what her favorite taco was! Needless to say, we knew all the options and left very happy. Fire food and fire drinks. 11/10 would come back.“

“The best tacos in California!“

“The tacos are delicious. I didn’t prefer the chicharron taco; my assumption was the pork fat would be crispy, but it was blubbery. I didn’t eat it. This was probably a mistake on my end.

The pork tamale was delicious as was the steak taco. The tamale wasn’t dry at all (I’ve seen other reviews saying it was dry). The service was so friendly and kind. I loved the artwork, but I did want a salsa bar. I’ll be back absolutely, and recommend the cantaloupe agua fresca.“

“I got two beef and two fish tacos, and these bad boys were stuffed to the brim. The tortillas are so fresh and a little on the thicker slide which makes it easier to eat the tacos without them falling apart. You must go while you’re in downtown LA“

“Best Torta place ever ???? our family has been enjoying the entire menu from the last 28+ years and Tortas are the bomb ? from a typical and traditional ham and cheese to succulent and delicious creations like Sonidera, Cubana, Azteca, Hawaiiana. A big menu available to delight your senses! Stop by and have one or two, make your tummy happy ?

Parking: Kind of difficult to find parking, honestly,best thing to do, order by phone and pick up.“

“Hands down one of my favorite go-to spots. Everything is SO good- I even order a pack of fresh tortillas to take home cause they are THE BEST. I always get these Anaheim Chili Tacos- the AMOUNT OF FLAVOR in these is incredible. ?? the mushroom tacos and their chips and guacamole are also incredible.“

“Exquisito todo y el servicio excelente yo si regreso“

“This place offers valet parking, but we found free street parking about a block away. To access the restaurant, you’ll need to head up a set of stairs.

We had a few drinks and shared the guacamole dip. While the appetizer was fresh and the chips had a unique, tasty twist, the portion size didn’t quite match the price. Surprisingly, it was pretty slow for a Saturday.

Overall, I’d definitely give it another try, especially since the breakfast options looked delicious.“

“Incredible food made fresh everyday. They put in 200% effort here and you can really tell. One of the best restaurants in LA right now.

Sometimes they do run out of food and have to close early, but it’s worth it to go back and try again because it is so good.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“I would share a photo but the food is gone. I was late to what I learned is a local favorite and nothing missed.i can’t wait to go back.

Okay so Millionaire Burrito - bomb. The secret is in the steak. Cooked Medium. Also the portioning is perfect. Also toasted? Was it toasted? Idk but wow.

The Mango Juice - to me more like a high quality mango smoothie with no ice. It literally tastes like they picked the mango at the perfect ripeness and they juiced it theirselves

The Churro - admittedly I normally hate the cream inside of a churro, but today I stepped out of my comfort zone and now I’m convinced that homemade churros are the only churros that exist.

Listen, I’m so happy that this is a few blocks away, and that I can try more things. Best Mexican food on this side of town.“

“Joselito’s is such an amazing restaurant! I had, probably, the best carnitas dinner and chips and guacamole (made fresh to order) I’ve ever experienced. A must go to whenever in the Tujunga area.“

“Amazing hospitality, great service and even better food. Cheers to this family run business working passionately to maintain standards and quality of food. If you haven’t been here at least once, you are missing out. Stop by, say hello to the owner and his daughter Jasmine.“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Wow, I stopped by today because I saw this on my IG story...and this place was amazing~!!! the chip and salsa is soooo good! chips are so crispy and the salsa is on point!!! i got the fish taco, which was pretty big and tasted great! then the main dish was the Kabob burrito (beef)...it was huge and tasted so good! i've never had a kabob burrito before but this was amazing...it comes with garlic sauce, mild, and hot. the Jamaica fresca was also good too~!!! parking is free in the lot out front...Juan (owner) is super nice and I'll be back again~!!!“

“Amazingly MEMORABLE food! Rustic style meal with fresh homemade tortillas that are out of this world. The subtle flavors of the chicken and pork blended well with the sides of rice, beans, and plantains, and were complementary to the onions and salsa. They were swamped at lunchtime but tables turned quickly and staff were professional, clearing and cleaning tables immediately. Restrooms were clean. This is located in the Mercado, similar to a food court. I will definitely return!“

“BEST Mexican food EVER!!☆☆☆☆☆ It's Always great seeing Roy every time I walk in that door! I reminisce the mid 80's when I was first introduced to his establishment by a mutual friend. The atmosphere is great, the staff is awesome, the food is simple, consistent, and always tastes great! Honestly, I was Very upset when Roy said he was going to close after so many years... but I'm glad he changed his mind! :) L'Abeja truly is a gem to the community! Not only does your great food warm our bellies, but also our hearts!♡♡♡ Btw, I recommend everything on the menu!“

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio“

“Excelente servicio y comida de calidad ☑️“

“The owner and all workers make you feel at home with their pleasant attitude Food is delicious“

“We came here after watching several videos on YouTube and it was worth it. Thanks for everything. The food at El Gallito was delicious but the waiter really made our experience very special. We are going back because we saw some more things to bring us
By the way, we traveled 2 hours (we are near Bakersfield)“

“Great food and service. The best taquitos and guacamole sauce you can get.“

“The carnitas and chicharron are amazing here. They're fresh, super fresh, made daily. They allow you to pick pick and choose your own. They sell the pound for around $10.00, which is not bad. The only thing I don't like is that it's very hot inside. There's no AC or parking outside.“