This is the place for lamb barbecue, tucked into a space out in Commerce. Aqui es Texcoco remains one of the stronger options for eating big weekend plats of lamb with friends. Leer más.
Chef Ray Garcia managed to make modern Mexican cuisine available to the masses with his affordable eatery B.S. Taqueria. Leer más.
Whittier mainstay Bizarra Capital is known for their overclocked takes on all sorts of dishes, from cocktails to esquites to their awesome mole fries. Leer más.
Chef Ray Garcia is doing something truly special here by introducing a modern take on the cuisine of his heritage to the world to enjoy. Leer más.
Folks come from all over the area to enjoy Burritos La Palma in El Monte, sidling up to the counter for awesomely fresh, simple burritos. Leer más.
This 60-year-old mainstay is perhaps the most iconic Mexican restaurant in the Valley, where big, cheesy plates and blended margaritas are the name of the game. Leer más.
The real star here is the pescado zarandeado, whole snook coated in an umami-rich paste and shaken over coals. Leer más.
One of the godfathers of sit-down Mexican cooking in Los Angeles, El Cholo is a true institution that continues to expands and grow. Leer más.
A Mexican institution since 1931, El Coyote on Beverly continues to serve up big plates of Mexican-American fare, from fajitas to enchiladas to some serious strong margaritas. Leer más.
There are few better places to indulgent in complex moles than the massive restaurant that always manages to feel especially festive. Leer más.
From a Boyle Heights corner storefront to locations across greater Los Angeles, including a latest in Burbank, Guisados continues to thrive thanks to its deceptively complex stews and braises. Leer más.
Sure the team there has gone on the open several other places since, but this remains the real destination for anyone looking to explore what Mexican cooking can be. Leer más.
From straightforward guacamole to kale salads to a proper chile relleno, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here. Leer más.
The South Bay loves Ortega 120, the long-running restaurant serving everything from short rib and truffle cheese nachos to handmade tortillas. Leer más.
Petty Cash is probably the best place to score some pretty standout tacos, uni-laced guacamole, and agave-based cocktails in this part of town. Leer más.
Rocio Camacho is something of a mole whisperer, and though her Mexican Kitchen restaurant in Bell is short on big frills, it’s long on big flavor. Starting with a round of mole chips is always a must. Leer más.
