Best Trendy Table Hotspots Mexican Restaurants in West Hollywood
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
First Of All
Daytime spot blending Mexican flavors with classic brunch staples in a colorful space.
Notable Picks
#1
First Of All
8.2
First Of All is a family-owned daytime restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard doing Mexican-leaning brunch plates, chilaquiles, and elaborate pancakes in a bright, art-filled room. It’s a newer arrival in 90046 but already drawing strong feedback for thoughtful flavors and polished presentations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Churro French Toast, Desayuno Del Rancho, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
What Makes it Special: Daytime spot blending Mexican flavors with classic brunch staples in a colorful space.
#2
Tocaya
8
Modern Mexican fast-casual concept serving guilt-free meals with fresh ingredients and health-conscious options. Founded in Venice in 2016, this California-born brand offers customizable bowls, tacos, and salads in a sophisticated yet accessible setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tinga Bowl, Guacamole with Plantain Chips, Signature Chipotle Lime Sauce
What Makes it Special: Hormone-free meats and locally sourced organic produce with modern California twist
8
Umbrella Taco is a compact Melrose counter spot for chef-y tacos, salsas, and cocktails from the adjoining Umbrella bar. Locals come for punchy adobada and fish tacos that feel more crafted than typical late-night street options while still staying casual and fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Adobada taco, Beer-battered fish taco, Carnitas taco
What Makes it Special: Modern, bar-adjacent taqueria with focused, chef-y tacos.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Guac Daddy’s West Hollywood location is a newer, party-leaning taqueria near Plummer Park, known for birria, loaded guacamole, and colorful drinks. It plays louder and trendier than most nearby taco stands, with a menu that leans into shareable combos alongside classic à la carte tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Champiñones vegetarian tacos, Loaded guacamole and chips
What Makes it Special: New-school taqueria with birria, big guacamole, and party energy.
7.8
Las Perlas is a mezcal-and-tequila bar that doubles as a late-night taco stop thanks to its attached kitchen turning out taco flights, veggie options, and bar snacks until the early hours. The focus is cocktails and music first, but the ability to sit with a mezcal margarita and a plate of tacos after midnight makes it a key late-night tacos option in 90046.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Flight (Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Veggie), Mushroom or Squash Blossom Taco, Quesabirria-style Taco Specials
What Makes it Special: Agave-focused cocktail bar with a real late-night taco program attached.
#6
Marvito
7.7
Marvito transforms a former Old Hollywood institution into a dim, psychedelic honky-tonk where small-batch tequila and Mexican-American comfort plates share space with classic rock on the stereo. Shrimp enchiladas, aguachile, and ribs come out of an open kitchen that feels more like a house party than a white-tablecloth dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Enchiladas, Aguachile, Barbecue Ribs
What Makes it Special: A divey, music-soaked roadhouse where tequila, tacos, and ribs land under amber lighting.