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!❤“

“We landed in LAX and we were hungry. We decided to go for Mexican food. The service was excellent, everyone was very kind and helpful. It is hard to find people like that. The food was delicious and good portions. The cashier was so patient with us as we were not sure what to get. Thank you. I would definitely recommend it.“

“Good neighborhood Mexican food.“

“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.“

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

“Exquisito todo y el servicio excelente yo si regreso“

“Food was great our server Dominique was great!“

“Wonderful place Great drinks and food“

“Merry Christmas! My cousin and I went last night for cocktails and possible snacks. We ended up ordering guacamole that came with plantain chips and tortilla chips, so good! Then we convinced ourselves we had to try one of the different ceviches they offer. Our server suggested a sampler of three different ceviche, each one was so unique and De-Licious! All servers and hosts were so kind and accommodating. I think his name was Jacoby, was such a delightful person and joked with us the whole time.

Parking: We had free parking because it was christmas day.

Kid-friendliness: They welcomed families, even late at night.“

“Best shrimp tacos I ever had, and my partner was in love with her ribeye tacos!!! We also had the most amazing server today. Overall, while a little expensive, I definitely felt we got the meal we paid for, and right in the middle of the Grove! The great drinks and tres leches cake were also delicious and very well made. We shall be back!“

“My favorite items are the Charred corn elote appetizer. I could have two of these. It’s fantastic. I also love the arroz con pollo!!!!! ? quick tip, if you’re ordering ahead to go, they make the arroz con pollo for 6 people for 96 dollars. I also love their ceviche. Their service is amazing too!!!! Now all they need is some live music.“

“Delicious… go there!!!! Eat!!! Drink!!!“

“This Guidados location is fairly new. We've also been to their Boyle heights location. Prefer the outside seating at the new location. The choice of tacos is extensive! I recommend the sampler.

Vegetarian options: Veggies are the substitute for meat.“

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

“best food and customer 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!“

“This place is very unassuming, but my friends who live close by recommended to me because of their smash burger and the to-go piña colada. The smash burger was amazing — very simple, just patties, cheese, pickles and a sauce, but it was extremely memorable for how unexpected it was as a menu item at a taco shop. The pina colada was great on a hot Sunday afternoon as well. I also tried a carne asada taco which was slightly small, but a solid amount of meat, and what looked like a homemade corn tortilla. Will definitely be returning to this place if I’m in the area! 8.5/10!

Parking: Lots of street parking on and around Melrose“

“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“

“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.“

“This restaurant is a gem. The dishes have varied ingredients and flavors. We left the restaurant, feeling satisfied, but not stuffed and heavy. The owner obviously enjoys introducing the cuisine of his native Yucatán to his customers. There is ample, free, underground parking. “

“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 -“

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

“We held a Wedding Rehearsal dinner in the Clark Oswald Room. The room was perfect, the staff were wonderful, and the food was beyond excellent. Cocktails top notch too. Everyone left very full and happy!! Highly recommend for your special occasion!!“

“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.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Good service, good food and drinks.“

“the best food and the best service🙏“

“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“

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

“We ordered quesadillas and chicken tacos. Quality of food was very good but the presentation of the tacos was quite sloppy. There were 3 tacos and it was hard to tell where one taco ended and the next started...everything appeared to be just thrown into the shell without much order. Atmosphere was fun and upbeat.“

“This may be the best food truck in LA. Incredible quality and value. Would give Takuma 10 stars if I could. The okinamiyaki burrito is one of the most original meals I’ve had in LA and so delicious. The chicken sandwich comes with two massive cutlets that are perfectly fried and moist. I’ve also had the churros and they were incredible. Please keep coming back to Playa Vista!“

“The friendliest cafe in Manhattan Beach“

“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.“

“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.“

“The food was amazing! We had the shrimp taquitos which were a great starter. Lupe was our server she was amazing, she recommended the sea bass which was a 10/10. My wife got the octopus tacos which she really enjoyed as well. Definitely recommend this place!“

“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.“

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

“I recently visited El Chato food truck in Los Angeles, and it exceeded my expectations. The tacos were incredibly flavorful, with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned meats. The al pastor was a standout, bursting with tangy sweetness and a hint of spice. The staff was friendly and efficient, making the experience even more enjoyable. Prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. If you're in LA and craving authentic, delicious tacos, El Chato food truck is a must-visit.“

“The best Mexican food in LA County!“

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

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

“First time here..had fish and chicken soft tacos ..yummy. we had a side of rice, beans and guacamole..yummy. and the chicken tortilla soup..yummy. we will go back again“

“We were attracted by the bigger than average size tacos on Google and decided to give it a try. We ordered four kinds of tacos including:

- pork cochinata (very spicy)
- beef birria (a bit spicy)
- achiote chicken
- spicy garlic shrimp (a bit spicy)

Overall I like the shrimp most followed by the chicken. They are not as moist as beef or pork but I likes crisp and clean flavor complimented by shredded veggies. The other two meats are full of juice and can be greasy if you are not into fat.

The portion size is ok. $7 per taco is definitely in the expensive side but hey this is playa vista. The flavors are a modern take on the taco. If you are looking for legit down to earth traditional tacos, this place is not for you.“

“1st time there had a great time“

“Solid 4. Had a fun Saturday night with friends at this Mexican restaurant on Hermosa beaches boardwalk which was very busy and happening on Saturday. We sat outside in a semi booth with a fire pit which was very nice and cozy. The weather was great. The service was also great. We had their ceviche trio and guacamole for appetizers. They were great tasting but the ceviches was too small for all of us to get a good taste. I ordered the carnitas which the server also recommended. Unlike other places the meat is not shredded but rather is in pieces. It was good but as expected there were a few chucks of fat. It was a great deal at $28. My wife got the tostado which was huge. Overall the food was great. The ambiance is good too as long as you don’t mind the heavy rock music sound coming from across the street. This is quite a bit different than the Palmilla in Newport Beach which is more romantic.“