Top Restaurants Near Union Station

Find the best restaurants near Union 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 Union 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 Union Station are El Cielito Lindo (0.1 mi), La Noche Buena Restaurant (0.1 mi), and Placita Olvera 🇲🇽 (0.1 mi).

Top Restaurants Near Union Station

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El Cielito Lindo

0.1 mi
Mexican·$
📍 E-23 Olvera St

This historic taquito stand on Olvera Street is a Los Angeles institution, serving up simple, flavorful beef taquitos smothered in their famous avocado sauce. It's a casual, family-friendly spot perfect for a quick bite or a taste of local history.

🍽️80Food
85Vibe
💰85Value
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It's a Historic place to stroll. Get some souvenirs, see the famously known "The Sepulveda " and History is amazing.

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Get the taquitos that have rice and beans. The rice is really good. The champúrado was amazing and hot.

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This Olvera Street staple has been churning out the best taquitos in LA since 1934.

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningTasting local history
80DineGuides
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La Noche Buena Restaurant

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$
📍 12 Olvera St E8

La Noche Buena is a highly-regarded, authentic Mexican eatery on Olvera Street known for its delicious, home-style cooking and friendly service. While the small, bustling atmosphere and occasional wait times are noted, the value and quality of the food make it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

🍽️87Food
68Vibe
💰83Value
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Best place to stop and eat

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Staff are all so nice and helpful

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We waited almost an hour

Ideal for
Authentic Mexican food seekersVisitors to Olvera StreetCasual dining on a budget
Placita Olvera 🇲🇽
79DineGuides
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Placita Olvera 🇲🇽

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$
📍 Olvera St

Placita Olvera is a vibrant historic marketplace, a colorful street market alive with stalls and shops. It offers a lively atmosphere with Mexican folkloric dance and music during celebrations.

🍽️75Food
85Vibe
💰70Value
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Olvera Street is a charming and colorful historic marketplace near Union Station, making it super convenient to reach.

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This place closes quite early ’s and that was a bit of a let down.

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Event is free but parking, food and souvenirs need some hand traveling to the pocket

Ideal for
Families with kidsExploring historic areas
76DineGuides
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Chiguacle, Cevicheria y Cantina

0.1 mi
Mexican·$$$

Chiguacle serves highly authentic southern Mexican cuisine (moles, ceviche, enchiladas) with handmade tortillas and a strong drink program in a beautifully decorated historic location. Quality and service are inconsistent: food is often excellent but portions/cooking vary, and servers range from attentive to dismissive.

🍽️82Food
79Vibe
💰68Value
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Beautiful and there is a lively atmosphere

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Great place. Across from the Plaza

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Food is absolutely very spot on & tastes very authentic

Ideal for
Exploring authentic southern Mexican cuisineSpecial occasion celebrations (anniversary, birthday)Craft cocktail and drink enthusiasts
Philippe The Original
87DineGuides
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Philippe The Original

0.3 mi
American·$$

Philippe The Original is the birthplace of the French dip, serving up its iconic sandwiches with a side of Los Angeles history. This classic deli offers a no-frills atmosphere where counter service is king and free parking makes the visit even easier. It's a place where generations of Angelenos have made memories over a perfectly dipped sandwich.

🍽️90Food
90Vibe
💰85Value
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The French dip sandwich is incredible—tender meat, perfectly baked bread, and rich, flavorful au jus.

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The beef French dip sandwich was good, and the fresh Frisco bread was amazing.

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The interior is very old school diner vibe with the phone booth n merch stand at the entrance.

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningWatching the game
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