The best upscale Mexican in LA

8 upscale ($$$) Mexican spots across LA that critics recommend and that aren't on DineLA.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Madre

Oaxacan·Palms·$$$$
Seen inTLA Times
On 2 lists

Mirate

Mexican/bar·Los Feliz·$$$$
Seen inTResy
On 1 list

LA Cha Cha Cha

Mexican·Arts District·$$$$
Seen inTime Out
On 1 list

Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria

Oaxacan·Torrance·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Marvito

Tex-Mex·West Hollywood·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Muelle 8

Sinaloa mariscos·Eastside·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar

Mexican seafood·Long Beach·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Tacos Y Birria La Unica

Tacos·Boyle Heights·$$$$
Seen inT

Made by Avi Goldman

An independent guide to Los Angeles restaurants that aren't participating in DineLA. Recommendations come from published best-of lists (LA Times, The Infatuation, Time Out, Eater, LA Mag, and more). Not affiliated with DineLA or Discover Los Angeles.