Best Family Friendly Favorites Mexican Restaurants in Westwood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Fresh Corn Grill
Health-leaning California spot where grilled fish and chicken tacos headline a bigger menu of customizable plates.
Notable Picks
8.3
Fresh Corn Grill is a fast-casual Westwood staple since 2006, known for build-your-own plates, grilled vegetables, and a lighter take on tacos. Students, hospital staff, and office workers rely on it for char-grilled chicken, salmon, and steak tacos that feel noticeably fresher than the average combo plate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled chicken tacos, Salmon tacos, Skirt steak tacos
What Makes it Special: Health-leaning California spot where grilled fish and chicken tacos headline a bigger menu of customizable plates.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
A long-running Westwood Boulevard diner, Headlines folds a surprisingly deep burrito lineup into its all-day breakfast and Mexican sections. From basic egg-and-bacon wraps to oversized fajita and Cali burritos, it’s where you go when you want big, filling burritos with classic diner comfort on the side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Fajita Burrito, Cali Burrito
What Makes it Special: Classic diner turning out an unusually broad lineup of breakfast and Mexican-style burritos all day.
Worthy Picks
#3
Taco Plus
7.5
A polished fast-casual standby with a big menu and a reputation for fresh, to-order staples. It’s a reliable pick for families and groups who want Mexican basics plus a few lighter options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Combo Plate, Al Pastor Tacos, Huevos Rancheros
What Makes it Special: Fresh-made staples with faster-than-sit-down convenience.