Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Guelaguetza, The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker and Trejo's Coffee and Donuts, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Los Angeles's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Discover the best affordable flavors across Los Angeles with this curated selection of budget-friendly spots that celebrate the city's rich Mexican heritage alongside a variety of global influences. From the savory tacos at Casa Leo and the comforting Tex-Mex of HomeState to eclectic offerings like Middle Eastern pastries and Italian pizzas, there is something here to satisfy every craving. This collection highlights the diverse culinary landscape of the city, ensuring a memorable and cost-effective dining experience for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles | Cheap Mexican Food
- Guelaguetza · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker · rated 5/5: American.
- Trejo's Coffee and Donuts · rated 5/5: American.
- Café de la Abuela · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Lilit Bakery & Cafe · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Zinque · rated 4/5: French.
- Baja California Tacos · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Fred 62 · rated 4/5: American.
- Cafe de Leche · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Gratitude · rated 4/5: American.
- HomeState · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Casa Leo · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- State Social House · rated 4/5: American.
- zpizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Mixto Comida Latina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Gracias Madre · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Olive and Thyme · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- La Monarca Bakery · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Solar Return · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Loteria! Grill · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Scum and Villainy Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Cluck and Blaze · rated 4/5: American.
- Mirate · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Chato Taco Truck · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Pink Taco · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- El Coyote Cafe · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Saddle Ranch · rated 4/5: American.
- Gusto Bread · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Hojas Tea House · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Twist Eatery · rated 4/5: American.
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.
