Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maya Mezcal, Los Tacos No.1 and Café Habana, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 18 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for tacos in Little Italy. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Little Italy's Affordable Tacos Destinations
Little Italy may be famous for its pasta, but the neighborhood also hides a vibrant scene of budget-friendly Mexican fare and casual American hangouts. From the authentic street-style flavors at Los Tacos No.1 and Taqueria Diana to the spirited atmosphere of Maya Mezcal, these spots prove you do not need to spend a fortune for a great meal. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen or a relaxed evening with drinks at the Swift Hibernian Lounge, this collection offers the perfect balance of zesty tacos and welcoming neighborhood bars.
18 restaurants in Best Affordable Tacos in Little Italy | Top Affordable Spots
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Bar Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- lupe's East L.A. Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Swift Hibernian Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- Superbueno · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Toloache · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Taqueria Diana · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos Hermanos · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Papatzu Mexican Restaurant: Mexican.
- El Grillito: Mexican.
- Son del North: Mexican.
- San Loco: Mexican.
- Essex Taqueria: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
