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.
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Find upscale places for tacos in Little Italy. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Little Italy's Upscale Tacos Destinations
Little Italy’s vibrant dining scene offers more than just traditional pasta, featuring a sophisticated selection of upscale Mexican eateries that redefine the humble taco. These refined spots, including the celebrated Toloache, blend authentic flavors with gourmet techniques to create an elevated dining experience perfect for a stylish night out. From creative fillings to artisanal tortillas, this collection invites you to explore a modern side of Mexican cuisine in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
18 restaurants in Best Upscale Tacos in Little Italy | Top Upscale 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.
