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Family Friendly in Southeast Los Angeles

7 restaurants in Southeast Los Angeles. Part of our Los Angeles Family Friendly guide.

Antojitos Jaimes
#1Family

Antojitos Jaimes

MexicanΒ·$$

This family-run spot serves up authentic, home-style Mexican cooking that tastes like it was made with generations of love. The warm, welcoming service makes every guest feel like part of the family from the moment they walk in.

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β€œI've been a customer for 8 years. The food is very flavorful and the service is excellent.”

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β€œThe menudo was delicious and didn't smell bad like in some restaurants; the quesadillas were very tasty.”

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β€œThe customer service is wonderful, making you feel like family.”

Ideal for
Families with kidsAuthentic Mexican food
Las Palmas Pupuseria
#2Family
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Las Palmas Pupuseria

SalvadoranΒ·$

This small, family-run spot serves up authentic Salvadoran flavors, with pupusas that are warm, fresh, and deeply satisfying. It's the kind of place where homemade taste and friendly service make you feel right at home.

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β€œIn the heart of the city”

Ideal for
Authentic Salvadoran food seekersFamily casual diningPupusa enthusiasts
Cano's
#3Family

Cano's

MexicanΒ·$$

This small, cozy spot serves up some of the best breakfast burritos in South L.A. The friendly staff treats everyone like family, making it a welcoming place for a casual meal.

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β€œI like he the employees interact with the customers like family.”

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β€œThey always make sure I am good before I leave.”

Ideal for
Families with kidsBreakfastCasual meals
Pizza Mar
#4Family

Pizza Mar

PizzaΒ·$$

Pizza Mar serves up a classic, no-frills pizza experience that's a hit with families and solo diners alike. The thin crust pepperoni special and veggie pizzas are well-regarded, offering great flavor at a surprisingly low price point.

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β€œPizza is always good here”

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β€œFresh, the flavors well-balanced, and the crust perfectly prepared”

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β€œSo good make you wanna”

Ideal for
Pizza lovers seeking affordable qualityFamily casual dining and takeoutSouth LA neighborhood comfort food
Witcho's Tacos
#5Family

Witcho's Tacos

MexicanΒ·$$

This is a no-frills taco stand operating out of a tire shop parking lot, serving some of the best al pastor in Los Angeles. While the setting is basic, the focus is squarely on the food, especially the signature spit-roasted pork.

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β€œAl Pastor Tasted Amazing, I liked that when the cashier was done taking order they offered if we wanted our food plain which some places don't offer pastor plain.”

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β€œThe reception is real. This place is good ! Best tortas I have ever had.”

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β€œSituated in the parking lot with a tire and alignment shop blasting Spanish music and in the middle of a busy intersection”

Ideal for
Late-night eatsFamilies with kidsSolo dining
Paseo El Dorado
#6Family

Paseo El Dorado

SalvadoranΒ·$$

This family-owned spot offers a taste of Central America with fresh, delicious food. The owners are friendly and engaging, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

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β€œA real treat from the little corner of my Central America, the food is delicious”

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β€œThe broths they are serving are not good, they seem like Marusha soups, are the cooks or the bosses not paying attention?”

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β€œI loved everything the service was good and sometimes they talk with you”

Ideal for
Families with kids
Kasandra’s PupuserΓ­a
#7Family

Kasandra’s PupuserΓ­a

SalvadoranΒ·$$

This Salvadoran spot serves up authentic pupusas and hearty soups, a comforting taste of home for many. It's a casual, family-friendly place where regulars are treated like family, making it a reliable choice for a simple, satisfying meal.

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🎯60Consistency
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β€œThis is my Favorite Restaurant Ever, I guess my husband and I have been there so many times”

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β€œThe chicken soup is absolutely delicious with its rice, salad, and spicy sauce if you like.”

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β€œFood was great. Very small place inside but friendly and delicious food.”

Ideal for
Family diningGroup diningSolo dining
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