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Best Solo Dining Sanctuaries Mexican Restaurants in Hollywood

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Wake And Late
Dedicated breakfast-burrito shop where the burritos are the headliner.

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$ Hollywood Brunch, Burritos
Wake and Late’s Hollywood outpost is a breakfast-burrito specialist turning Selma Avenue into an early-morning burrito run, with oversized wraps, tater tots, and strong coffee. Lines of locals, industry workers, and Pantages-bound crowds rotate through a small indoor counter and sidewalk seating, but food comes out quickly enough to work before a call time or matinee.
Must-Try Dishes: Juarez burrito, SoCal burrito, Steak & Egg burrito
What Makes it Special: Dedicated breakfast-burrito shop where the burritos are the headliner.
Hollywood Mexican, Tacos
Tacos El Fogon is a small streetside stand off Hollywood and Gower known for focused, well-seasoned carne asada and al pastor tacos. Regulars treat it as a no-frills alternative to more famous trucks, stopping by for a few tacos fresh off the plancha on their way through Gower Gulch.
Must-Try Dishes: Carne asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, Pastor quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Compact Hollywood stand turning out simple, deeply seasoned pastor and asada.

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$$ Hollywood Mexican
Open 24 hours, this no-frills counter specializes in richly spiced birria, hearty breakfast burritos, and comforting plates at wallet-friendly prices. Popular with night owls and early risers, it's a staple for locals craving a late-night fix.
Must-Try Dishes: Birria Plate, Chilaquiles, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: 24/7 operation perfect for insomniacs and service workers.