Come to Birrieria Esquivel for the birria, stay for the consomé.

La Isla Bonita is a standout Mexican seafood truck in Venice.

Madre on Fairfax is a fantastic Oaxacan restaurant with good food and even better mezcal.

Tamales Liliana’s is a classic tamale shop in Boyle Heights - order the chili verde.

La Mascota is a Boyle Heights institution and one of our favorite Mexican bakeries in LA.

La Indiana Tamales is a super-popular shop in Boyle Heights. Make sure you order ahead.

If you’re looking for great tamales in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales in Pacioma.

Umbrella Taco is a Melrose taco shop and a good quick lunch if you’re out shopping.

Tamales Alberto in Historic Filipinotown makes some of our favorite tamales in town.

Ditroit is an excellent Mexican spot in the Arts District, and the more casual sibling restaurant to Damian.

Angry Egret is a new torta and sandwich shop in Chinatown serving innovative food you need in your life.

L Fish has an excellent outdoor set-up in East LA, where they serve Ensenada-style fish tacos.

Mirame is an inventive Mexican restaurant in Beverly Hills that is highly worth the price tag.

Damian is a high-end Mexican restaurant in the Arts District and one of the most exciting meals in LA right now.

Northgate is an excellent Mexican supermarket with locations all across Los Angeles.

Guerrilla Cafecito is a tiny Arts District cafe serving tremendous breakfast burritos and great donuts.