What is the best mexican restaurant in Los Angeles?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Holbox is currently the top-rated mexican restaurant in Los Angeles with a Harry Score of 98/100.

How does Harry Hungry score mexican restaurants in Los Angeles?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap mexican restaurants in Los Angeles to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Los Angeles on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Los Angeles, CA

Best Mexican in Los Angeles.

Harry currently ranks 10 mexican spots in Los Angeles, scoring 87–98 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.

Tacos are a delivery system for flavour, not a vehicle for cheese. Harry cares about the masa, the carne, whether the salsa verde was made today. He is not interested in nachos, guacamole by the tableside, or anything served in a novelty bowl.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 26 July 2026

Holbox

seafood

3655 S Grand Ave c9, Los Angeles

4.8 across 2.8k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.

Harry

Worth It

Tacos zamas

mexican

957 Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

4.9 across 249 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Alma oaxaqueña Restaurant

mexican

10429 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles

4.9 across 344 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Tacos Guelaguetza

taco

5848 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

4.9 across 442 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Time Out.

Harry

Worth It

Primos Tacos

mexican

111 N Breed St, Los Angeles

4.8 across 230 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; punches well above its price point.

Harry

Worth It

Chevillos Mexican Cuisine

mexican

656 Traction Ave, Los Angeles

4.7 across 218 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #690 of 11,304 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Tacos El Comelon (Food Truck)

taco · tacos

901 S Hill St, Los Angeles

4.8 across 153 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Placita Olvera

gift-shop · mexican

5-11 Olvera St, Los Angeles

4.6 across 8.2k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Studio Tacos

mexican · taco

11723 Moorpark St, Studio City

4.8 across 131 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

A Tí

mexican

1498 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles

4.7 across 162 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

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What is the best mexican restaurant in Los Angeles?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Holbox is currently the top-rated mexican restaurant in Los Angeles with a Harry Score of 98/100.
How does Harry Hungry score mexican restaurants in Los Angeles?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap mexican restaurants in Los Angeles to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Los Angeles on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Mexican in Los Angeles.

Harry currently ranks 10 mexican spots in Los Angeles, scoring 87–98 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 26 July 2026

Holbox

seafood

3655 S Grand Ave c9, Los Angeles

4.8 across 2.8k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.

Harry

Worth It

Tacos zamas

mexican

957 Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

4.9 across 249 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Alma oaxaqueña Restaurant

mexican

10429 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles

4.9 across 344 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Tacos Guelaguetza

taco

5848 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

4.9 across 442 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Time Out.

Harry

Worth It

Primos Tacos

mexican

111 N Breed St, Los Angeles

4.8 across 230 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; punches well above its price point.

Harry

Worth It

Chevillos Mexican Cuisine

mexican

656 Traction Ave, Los Angeles

4.7 across 218 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #690 of 11,304 locally on Tripadvisor.

Harry

Worth It

Tacos El Comelon (Food Truck)

taco · tacos

901 S Hill St, Los Angeles

4.8 across 153 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Placita Olvera

gift-shop · mexican

5-11 Olvera St, Los Angeles

4.6 across 8.2k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Studio Tacos

mexican · taco

11723 Moorpark St, Studio City

4.8 across 131 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

A Tí

mexican

1498 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles

4.7 across 162 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about mexican in Los Angeles

What is the best mexican restaurant in Los Angeles?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Holbox is currently the top-rated mexican restaurant in Los Angeles with a Harry Score of 98/100.
How does Harry Hungry score mexican restaurants in Los Angeles?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap mexican restaurants in Los Angeles to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Los Angeles on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.