Playita is an order-at-the-window seafood spot in Silver Lake with excellent ceviche, tacos, and campechana.

Cha Cha Cha is a colorful Mexican restaurant in the Arts District with good food, strong cocktails, and amazing views.

Las 7 Regiones De Oaxaca is a Mexican spot in Pico Union with great tlayudas and mole.

Monte Alban is a Oaxacan spot in West LA with excellent tlayudas and mole.

La Mayordomia is a Mexican market and grocery in South Central with excellent tlayudas.

Expresion Oaxaqueña is a Mexican spot in Arlington Heights with some of the best tlayudas around,

Sabores Oaxaqueños is a great Mexican spot in Korea with Oaxacan specialties like tlayudas.

Tlayuda L.A. is a women-owned Oaxacan spot in Hollywood with - you guessed it - great tlayudas.

Interstellar is the best cafe near the Santa Monica Promenade. The Korean-owned spot serves excellent burritos, katsu, bulgogi, and more.

Come to Birrieria Esquivel for the birria, stay for the consomé.

La Isla Bonita is a standout Mexican seafood truck in Venice.

Madre on Fairfax is a fantastic Oaxacan restaurant with good food and even better mezcal.

Tamales Liliana’s is a classic tamale shop in Boyle Heights - order the chili verde.

La Mascota is a Boyle Heights institution and one of our favorite Mexican bakeries in LA.

La Indiana Tamales is a super-popular shop in Boyle Heights. Make sure you order ahead.

If you’re looking for great tamales in LA, it doesn’t get more classic than Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales in Pacioma.