Loteria! Grill – Mexican
Vibrant colors and the comforting aroma of steaming corn husks fill the air at Loteria! Grill, a lively destination where the soul of Mexican street food comes to life. Guests unwrap tender tamales to reveal treasures of smoky pork carnitas and rich, velvety mole, or savor the deep, savory complexity of slow-braised birria and beef tongue tucked into warm tortillas. From the charred spice of a chile relleno to the nostalgic sweetness of a pineapple tamale, every bite offers a festive journey through bold, authentic flavors.
4228 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA https://loteriagrill.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, zone, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and polite, attentive service, guests rave about the well-prepared dishes that make it a premier choice for special occasions. Diners particularly highlight the delicious desserts as a standout finish to the meal, noting that the warm environment and high-quality food leave them feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Holiday Tamales
- Pork Carnitas Tamale in Morita Salsa - $6.75: Tamale with pork carnitas in salsa morita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tamale in Green Salsa - $6.75: Tamale with chicken in salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poblano Pepper and Cheese Tamale - $6.75: Strips of poblano peppers and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tamale in Mole - $6.75: Tamale with chicken in mole poblano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Pineapple Tamale - $6.75: Sweet pineapple filling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Tamales - Half Dozen - $38.2: 6 tamales, available hot or cold Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales - Full Dozen - $72.8: 12 tamales, available hot or cold Available at: dinner, lunch
Today's Specials
- Chile Relleno - $14: Stuffed poblano pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Tacos - $11.75: Two tacos with tender beef tongue Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $11.5: Braised shredded beef in house adobo, salsa morita, onion, cilantro, corn tortillas, served with consomme Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos in Morita Salsa - $11.75: 2 shrimp tacos sautéed in salsa morita, topped with crema, onion, cilantro, avocado, and lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Green Pozole - $14.75: Pozole verde de pollo Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups, Salads & Tortas
- Red Pozole - $14.75: Pork and hominy in chile guajillo broth, served with cabbage, radish, oregano, lime, onion, cilantro, and tostadas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Salad - $14: Mesclun greens, cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, jicama, feta, spicy pepitas, cilantro-lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Torta - $14.5: Pork carnitas with salsa morita on house-baked baguette, refried black beans, avocado, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochinita Pibil Torta - $14.5: Achiote and citrus-marinated pulled pork on baguette, refried black beans, pickled red onion, habanero Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks and Appetizers
- Chips & Chipotle Salsa - $3.25: Chips and crazy good salsa chipotle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Guacamole - $6.35: Fresh corn chips and guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flour Quesadillas - $9.8: Jack cheese on flour tortillas, served with guacamole and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Quesadillas - $9.8: Jack cheese on fresh corn tortillas, served with guacamole and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Taquitos - $13.95: Three taquitos with choice of beef, chicken, or potato/poblano, topped with crema, queso fresco, and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13.75: Corn chips, black refried beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Two Taco Platter - $14.25: Choice of two tacos, served with white rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Taco Platter - $19.25: Choice of three tacos, served with white rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Taco Platter - $24: Choice of four tacos, served with white rice and refried beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom and Epazote Taco - $4.4: Mushrooms, epazote, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato and Poblano Taco - $4.4: Potato, poblano peppers, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $4.95: Chicken stewed with tomato and chipotle, salsa chipotle, avocado, onion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole Poblano Taco - $4.95: Chicken in mole poblano, sesame seeds, onion, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tacos (2) - $9.9: Chile ancho-marinated chicken, caramelized onions, guacamole, chicken chicharron Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Green Enchiladas - $15.8: Two enchiladas in roasted tomatillo sauce with choice of chicken, cheese, or beef. Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Enchiladas - $17.25: Two mole poblano enchiladas with choice of chicken, cheese, or beef. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Enchiladas - $15.8: Two enchiladas in red chile guajillo sauce with choice of chicken, cheese, or beef. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Enchiladas - $15.8: Two enchiladas in salsa chipotle with choice of chicken, cheese, or beef. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Molletes - $8.75: Toasted baguette with refried black beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo, and salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Green Chilaquiles - $14.75: Tortilla chips in green tomatillo sauce, refried black beans, queso fresco, crema, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Style Eggs - $13.5: Eggs scrambled with tomato, onion, and serrano chile. Served with salsa verde, queso fresco, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Chorizo - $14.5: Eggs scrambled with house-made chorizo, salsa verde, queso fresco, onion, cilantro Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Jarritos Mandarin - $4.05: Mandarin flavored Mexican soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Jarritos Tamarind - $4.05: Tamarind flavored Mexican soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Coke - $4.5: Cane sugar Coca-Cola
- Topo Chico - $4.35: Sparkling mineral water
Sides
- Refried Black Beans - $4: Creamy refried black beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3.25: Fluffy white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole (3.5 oz) - $4.25: Fresh house-made guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortillas - $2: Choice of 4 corn or 1 flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rice Pudding - $5.75: Citrus-coconut rice pudding with dark chocolate almond crunch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
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