2025 Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurants in Los Angeles Area
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in LA
Despite being outnumbered and underequipped, the Mexican Army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza triumphed over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Each year on Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "Fifth of May"), revelers raise margaritas and celebrate this underdog victory.Check out GAYOT's Best Cinco de Mayo Restaurants in Los Angeles, presented in alphabetical order.
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A popular Mexican eatery with strong margaritas, plus quesadillas, chile rellenos and oversized burritos. See More
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Chicas Tacos
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Chicas Tacos, a taco spot located within All Season Brewing.See More
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El Carmen
A blood-red hipster hangout: drinks are first, food is secondary; the twist is that the Mexican fare here is actually better than average. See More
El Granjero Cantina at The Original Farmers Market serves up Mexican fare along with margaritas and sangria. See More
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El Tejano
Enjoy games like corn hole along with Tex-Mex food at this rowdy North Hollywood restaurant. See More
Organic vegan Mexican fare in one of L.A.'s sceniest spots, from the team behind Café Gratitude. See More
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Lunetta
Seasonal California fare in Santa Monica from chef Raphael Lunetta. See More
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Mon Ami
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Mon Ami, the Mediterranean restaurant with Southern California flair in Santa Monica.See More
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Qué Padre
Read the full review, see a photo gallery and videos of Qué Padre serving tacos, quesadillas and more in Palisades Village.See More
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Red O
Dine with a backdrop of palm trees and the ocean at chef Rick Bayless’s modern Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica. See More
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