Best Mexican Restaurants in Mid-Wilshire
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Descanso Restaurant
Interactive plancha cooking that turns tacos and skillets into a show.
Notable Picks
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Descanso brings its plancha-style concept to Miracle Mile, where cooks sear tacos, skillets, and bowls on a flattop just steps from the dining room. It reads like a modern taqueria in service of sit-down dinners, with a bar program and plates designed for lingering on Wilshire.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plancha Tacos, Crispy Carnitas Skillet, Mexibol Bowl
What Makes it Special: Interactive plancha cooking that turns tacos and skillets into a show.
Worthy Picks
7.7
The Miracle Mile outpost of Chicas Tacos serves chef-led tacos, bowls, and nachos built around organic tortillas and fresher-leaning fillings. It functions as a modern fast-casual taqueria for office workers and locals who want something a bit lighter than old-school combo plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Crispy Taco, Baja Fish Taco, Jackfruit Taco
What Makes it Special: Chef-founded taco shop focused on organic tortillas and modern fillings.
#3
El Cartel
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
On Wilshire, El Cartel is a compact counter-service spot turning out hefty burritos, tacos, and quesadillas tailored to commuters and office workers. Portions are generous, flavors skew toward hearty, and prices stay friendly for Miracle Mile standards.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, BBQ Short Rib Burrito, Shrimp Burrito
What Makes it Special: Small Wilshire storefront known for big, customizable burritos at fair prices.