Top Restaurants Near Mariachi Plaza Station

Find the best restaurants near Mariachi Plaza Station in Los Angeles. Top spots within walking distance. Independent scores, no paid placements.

By DineGuides Team·Updated March 2026·5 spots within 0.3 mi

Here are 5 restaurants within 0.3 miles of Mariachi Plaza Station, sorted by distance. Each has a DineGuides score of 75 or higher.

Whether you’re grabbing a bite before boarding or exploring the neighborhood, these are the spots worth your time.

The closest restaurants to Mariachi Plaza Station are Street Tacos and Grill (0.1 mi), Tenampal (0.1 mi), and Casa Fina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 🇲🇽 (0.1 mi).

Top Restaurants Near Mariachi Plaza Station

Street Tacos and Grill
87DineGuides
Score

Street Tacos and Grill

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$
📍 1843 1/2 1st St

This Boyle Heights taqueria is celebrated for its authentic, flavorful tacos and handmade tortillas, with a consistently friendly and welcoming staff that makes diners feel like family.

🍽️94Food
83Vibe
💰85Value
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Best tacos I've had in a while!

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Hidden gems, fun conversation with owner

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The bros were so welcoming and kind

Ideal for
Authentic taco enthusiastsRepeat visitors seeking consistencyPeople craving fresh, hand-made Mexican food
83DineGuides
Score

Tenampal

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$
📍 1859 1st St

Tenampal is a beloved family-owned Boyle Heights institution offering a creative, scratch-made take on Mexican classics, celebrated for its deeply flavorful dishes and welcoming, intimate atmosphere.

🍽️92Food
84Vibe
💰86Value
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Best Mexican I have ever had

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Parking can be a bit scarce

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2 hours later our food was not ready

Ideal for
Adventurous diners seeking authentic elevated MexicanRegulars willing to invest time for qualityGroups wanting communal hole-in-the-wall experience
77DineGuides
Score

Casa Fina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 🇲🇽

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$
📍 1842 1st St

This Boyle Heights spot is a vibrant neighborhood fixture, known for its lively atmosphere and authentic Mexican flavors. It's a place where families gather and dates are serenaded, offering a full bar and a menu that caters to various tastes, including vegetarian options. While the food is generally celebrated, the service can be stretched thin during busy periods.

🍽️88Food
90Vibe
💰65Value
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Mom had chile rellenos 10 out of 10. I had mole and it was the BEST mole I ever had !! 21 ingredients?! Wowww just wowww !!!

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We arrived late around closing time, but were accommodated on request. Amazing customer service and delectable food.

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This place is nice. I went last night and our server (a male) was so nice and on top of things.

Ideal for
Date nightFamily gatheringsGroup dining
Birrieria Don Boni
76DineGuides
Score

Birrieria Don Boni

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$
📍 1845 1st St

Birrieria Don Boni is a renowned East LA institution (40+ years) famous for authentic Jalisco-style goat birria. Long-time customers love the food's consistent quality, but recent signs suggest a troubling post-remodel decline: cold/dry meat, recipe changes, and—most damaging—pattern of rude staff and poor management. Service volatility (great encounters vs. Dismissive/rushing behavior) and chronic wait times (30–45 min) are documented concerns.

🍽️82Food
78Vibe
💰68Value
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Parking in the back in the Alley

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Waited for a little bit over 30 minutes

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Nice family ambiance with plenty of space

Ideal for
Birria devotees seeking authentic Jalisco-style goat meatLong-time LA residents with nostalgia for the institutionOff-peak visitors (early lunch/late afternoon) avoiding long waits
75DineGuides
Score

Pink & Boujee LA

0.1 mi
Other·$$
📍 1908 1st St

Pink & Boujee LA, a Victoria's Secret location, offers a mixed shopping experience. While many customers celebrate helpful staff and enjoy the brand's aesthetic, significant inconsistencies in service, long wait times, and occasional issues with product quality detract from the overall experience.

🍽️85Food
78Vibe
💰72Value
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The manager walked away from me

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I bought a Lingerie Outfit

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The customer service was all over the place

Ideal for
Long-time brand loyalists — familiar with sales and aestheticShoppers seeking specific bra fitting assistance — can find knowledgeable staffBargain hunters during sales events — potential for good deals
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