50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Playa Del Rey

“Amazing food not too far from the beach with absolutely awesome customer service! The #Vegan plates and chips and salsa cannot be beat anywhere close. The ambiance is casual and cool! LOVE this place!❤“

“The food and service here are very good overall. It is a bit on the pricey side, but the quality mostly justifies it. I did notice one instance where a bald gentleman on staff came across as a bit rude to a customer—just something worth mentioning!“

“Good neighborhood Mexican food.“

“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽‍♀️“

“If you are wanting ? food and the best customer service in LA. THIS IS THE SPOT! When we walked in the workers greated us with excitement and joy. They are passionate about the food and want you to enjoy it letting us try small samples of the meets before ordering. THE FOOD DOES NOT DISAPOINT. Full of flavor and great portion size. Would highly recommend.“

“Wonderful place Great drinks and food“

“Beautiful little restaraunt by Manhattan Beach Pier. I’m there every year end of Aug.“

“Food was great our server Dominique was great!“

“Exquisito todo y el servicio excelente yo si regreso“

“best food and customer service 🥰“

“So good, so tasty. Great roll and veggies👍💪“

“the best food and the best service🙏“

“Friendly customer service 😍. Food was very good, especially the Spanish Sticky Date Cake 😋!“

“The food here is so fresh and tasty! We had refreshing watermelon drinks and ceviche with chips and salsa. The atmosphere was relaxing and air conditioned. Nice, music and ambiance filled with lush green palms. Our server Genesis was very helpful, and accommodating. Will definitely be back!“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“Food & service is always amazing! I left my wallet there & the staff helped me retrieve it when they were closed! They went above & beyond to help me -“

“El chato taco has quickly become my favorite place for tacos in West LA. Their al pastor is juicy and flavorful, and I always go for the salsa verde. The portions are generous, and the tacos are reasonably priced. The place has a chill vibe, and I’ve always had good service. It’s a great spot for a quick and tasty bite“

“Great food.. bad service! Server seemed out of it ? my food came to my table and no utensils. I waited a couple of minutes for the server (only 1 server?) to come around but no luck. I got up and went to the front counter to get what I needed. I was really annoyed at this point. Keep in mind there was only one other table dining in so it wasn't busy or I would've been more considerate.

The food is great but you guys really need to improve your service.“

“When I tell you this place is incredible… on every point! Food amazing, atmosphere is such a vibe, service and staff are so welcoming and accommodating and QUICK!

We ordered the following for 3 people and were stuffed and had plenty of leftovers:

- chips and trio of salsa: I am still mind blown about the variety of salsas, the flavor complexity, the range of spice and ingredients in each. 10/10

- squash blossoms (forgot to take picture): so delightful, stuffed with a cheese mixture and the perfect consistency and crunch on the fried blossom. 10/10

- 3 mole plate: loved trying the different mole options, my palate is not quite as seasoned when it comes to mole so I favored the “traditional” sweeter brown mole. Would just get this one next time (forgot what they called it) 8.7/10

- carne asada plate: an assortment of Oaxacan cheese, grilled cactus, beans, mole enchilada, and the most tender, flavorful and juicy steak. Just wow 10/10

Churros: omg…. Just omg. Melt in your mouth churros, most DELECTABLE Mexican dark chocolate to dip them in… I dream about these 10/10

This is now our go-to Mexican spot. Such an elevated take on our traditional Mexican food outings. Prices were very fair especially for the quality and ambiance of this places picking up a to-go order as we speak.

It’s worth noting that we went with our friend who was born in Mexico City and has had the best of the best Oaxacan food and she was floored by this place!“

“Delicious authentic Mexican food, Great customer service!“

“Clean is my utmost priority when I go to eat out. This place is spotless. They take your plates from you as soon as you are finished. They ask politely to remove them. Taco Tuesday is my favorite night to go. 3 tacos about 10 ish. The shrimp n chicken tacos are my favorites. Cool music and not too loud. Must try the cucumber drink easy ice. lol. . I ate so fast I forgot to take photos. But hey. Next Tuesday I’ll play Ellen Von Un.

Dietary restrictions: Fresh rotisserie chicken is delicious. Great flavor.

Parking: I always get a spot. Butbb be on taco Tuesday it’s crowded. But hey. It’s taco Tuesday.

Kid-friendliness: A few kid portion items are reasonably price. Good portions.“

“good serving… nice staffs“

“Esta muy buena la comida Recomendado al 💯👌🏽😋“

“Strong drinks, nice ambiance, great servers, but the food was just average.“

“Had a beautiful bridal shower for 24 persons in their outdoor patio. Staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive; food was delicious and served up in generous-sized portions.“

“Got a few tacos with each meat. Got the Al pastor, suadero, buche and asada. The best was the Al pastor. The char on it is very smoky and nice and tender. There isn't too much of flavor though compared to other al pastor without the juiciness. The suadero was nice n soft and flavorful. The buche was soft. The asada was disappointing. It was just tough and chewy.

The portions of meat for the burrito is pretty substantial and around 11 bucks or so for a very big burrito.

Staff was cooking and also serving and telling what meats they have available since they don't have signage.“

“Me gusta mucho que los productos como las tortillas el chocolate quecillo asean de muy buena calidad lo recomiendo de verdad 👍👍👍👍“

“Been there many times and it is awesome! Friendly, efficient staff, delicious food, and great bartenders! The owner is also very warm and welcoming. It is such a great Redondo Beach eatery, highly recommended 👌“

“Original little Mexican restaurant. Rustic and not chic but great food and ambience! The shop is small and only offers bar stools to sit on in the fully visible kitchen, where several chefs are busy preparing and serving up the delicious food.“

“This is a great example of how LA street mexican food culture is like.

This place has one of the best pastor tacos in LA. Their meats are well seasoned and are not dry. Their salsas have great flavor and heat.

The lines can be long but it is worth the wait. You just can't beat this place when it comes to taste, quality, and price.“

“Great Mexican food!
We love their octopus and sugar cane filets. Very authentic tastes. Only one downside is the kids salmon is a bit too salty. Other than that everything is great with Sol Agave! Recommend this place if visiting Santa Monica!
Tip: REMEMBER to validate your parking ticket to get 90 minutes free parking.

Kid-friendliness: Yes“

“I had a breakfast burrito and horchata based on the recommendations of the host. Excellent choice! I thought this was a mom and pop place, but it turns out they have at least six locations in the Southern California area. Go to their website and check it out. You will not be disappointed in the atmosphere, the quality of the food, or the quality of service - and the prices are reasonable, too!“

“Great food and drinks 🍹 really good 👍🏾“

“One of my absolute favorite places to eat in Los Angeles!“

“Excellent service great ambience ‘ they also have the amazing tequila card with a variety of tequilas . P“

“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.“

“Love the food and the ambience! Relax and friendly ! The new one in Playa Vista is worth going even if you don’t live in the area!“

“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!“

“Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio“

“this place is amazing this is what going to the beach with your woman should be like hi end food beautiful Ocean view. I'm in love with this great place“

“Fantastic service, delicious food, and a very authentic atmosphere. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and helpful! The chilaquiles with chorizo were excellent and the mole burrito was delicious. Their specialty drinks with mezcal were also great! Serving sizes are excellent for the value, very family friendly and wheelchair accessible!“

“The friendliest cafe in Manhattan Beach“

“Amazing Experience! The Food is Delicious and Creative. The Margarita’s are just as unique and delicious, and the STAFF make you feel at home❣️🤗 Great Staff, Delicious Food & Great Drinks! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for your wonderful hospitality❣️“

“Offers quality Mexican food with a casual and welcoming vibe. It’s a BYOB spot, which is a nice bonus, and the service is impressively fast. The staff are friendly, understanding, and helpful, making the experience even better. Definitely“

“The service is friendly and fast and delightful. My daughter loves their salsa for chips …it’s the only salsa she likes. Service is so sincere and attentive. It’s our first time here and it’s super cozy and the food is absolutely the best Mexican I have had. There are lights on the ceiling and it’s super Duper beautiful.“

“Excellent fish tacos!! I grab them whenever I get the craving! Best days to go are on Wednesdays when they are only $2! It can get a bit crowded on that day but just know that they've gotten the Fish Taco Wednesday operation down to a science so they get you in and out pretty quickly!
Do be prepared to bus your own table, the spray is on the trash!
Do order at least 2-3 because they're not very big!
Do add the pickled onions and chipotle cream that they have in the salsa station“

“This place is so so good. I’ve had several things. All of the proteins are seasoned, and cooked beautifully. The presentation is wonderful, and the staff are very friendly. Top notch place to eat.“

“We thought this was just another boring Mexican restaurant — WRONG!! We thought the food was going to be average, or worse, underwhelming… once again WRONG.

I might need to raise my criteria for 5 stars, because this place checked all the boxes and then some.

Our waitress was attentive, bubbly, and very knowledgeable, which makes an average meal way more appealing… but in this case, the food needed no help. The items we selected were exquisite, tantalizing, and just downright 🔥!

Simple Breakdown of Meal:
• Chips and guac with the mushroom choriqueso, that's a 5-star treat in itself.
• Pulpo al Pastor (octopus)… my wife said it's 🔥🔥… I wasn't brave enough to try it, but it looked amazing for the 'gram.
• Tacos de Pescado: exquisite and magnifique (I'm sure I butchered that word… but you get the drift).

And to wrap it up and put a bow on it, the atmosphere and artwork bring the whole experience together beautifully.

I've never been so excited to be wrong about a Mexican restaurant.“

“Me encanto este lugar todo muy rico y muy atentos buen servicio“

“great place to eat some of the best fish tacos!!!!!!!“