Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Westside

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Westside? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Casa Sanchez

4.9

4.9 (925)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

At Los Angeles’ Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant patrons will enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine, amazing cocktails as well as a live mariachi band. At this LA Mexican restaurant you can sit back on Tuesdayy- Sunday and listen to the live music or enjoy dinner and drinks under the stars on the outdoor patio.
Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, out with a group, or just grabbing a quick bite you will enjoy the very diverse Mexican menu. The friendly and knowledgeable wait staff at Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant will assist you with anything you may need.

Top review

Roxana

Dined on 26 Sept 2026

Sharing a delightful meal with friends and listening to an incredible mariachi band creates an unforgettable experience!

Broken Spanish Comedor

4.5

4.5 (341)

$30 and under

Mexican

Culver City

About the restaurant

Broken Spanish Comedor is open daily 4:00 til 9:00 Sunday - Thursday and 9:30 Fridays & Saturdays.
Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00 at the bar!
Our Dinner Menu is available daily at 4:00 - online orders are available for takeout and delivery as well!

Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experience while maintaining the same commitment to quality and innovation.

The menu will delight long-time followers with approachable modern Mexican American fare. “It is a neighborhood offshoot of Broken Spanish with the same quality, same passion, but with a community-centric approach in terms of food and drinks".

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YahairaGold

Dined 2 days ago

Second time coming here. Tried different items. Absolutely obsessed. The food, the vibes, and the incredible customer service! We even got to try a little taste of an upcoming new cocktail. Can’t get enough of this place.

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Javier's - Century City

4.6

4.6 (3543)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Century City

About the restaurant

Javier's presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly and captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, in one of our private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar with one of the largest selections of the world's finest tequilas on west coast.

All guests must be present to be seated. The minimum per person is $20, , no split checks or personal checks. Javier's does not accept contactless payment. Parties of 6 or more a 20% gratuity will be included on the bill. In order to accommodate all guests Javier's dining experience is limited to 2 hours.

As a safety precaution Javier's does not allow strollers. Multiple reservations will be treated as separate reservations and will not be accommodated together.

We do not allow pets in our establishments.

Modifications are not recommended and will not be refunded.

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StaciGold

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful ambience, service and food. We were visiting from out of town and previously ate at Javiers in Las Vegas, this location is just as amazing.

Tu Madré - Santa Monica

4.4

4.4 (44)

$30 and under

Mexican

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Tu Madre is where bold flavors, great music, and unforgettable vibes come together. Whether it’s date night, a birthday, a group celebration, or just a reason to treat yourself, our space sets the tone for a good time.

Our menu reimagines Mexican favorites with creative twists — from crispy fried chicken tacos to seared ahi tuna on handmade tortillas. Pair it with a Cucumber Caliente Margarita, share a pitcher with friends, or turn up for our daily bottomless brunch that feels like a party every time.

Come for the tacos, stay for the energy.
Make tacos, not war.

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Christopher

Dined on 18 Sept 2026

The food here is very good and the service very attentive. What makes it stand out is the setting. The inside is warm and inviting, but the back patio is truly delightful--open, breezy, comfortable and quiet. Just a great spot for an unhurried meal.

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Feliz Hour

Blue Plate Taco

4.6

4.6 (1047)

$30 and under

Mexican

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Blue Plate Taco is a coastal Baja-meets-Santa Monica destination on Ocean Ave. We are dedicates to creating all our food from scratch including the agua frescas and margaritas from the bar, the tortillas are made by hand fresh all day, and our salsas are made daily. The entire menu is fresh, light and delicious.

We hold most of our tables for walk-ins so if you don't see any reservations, don't fret! We'll get you seated after a short wait while you're admiring the Pacific and taking in the famous Santa Monica pier.

Reservations are limited to 90 minutes, we hold reservations for 15 minutes.

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WouterGold

Dined on 1 Oct 2026

Greg was great!! Margarita's and Fajitas were amazing

Hermanito - Sawtelle

4.6

4.6 (588)

$31 to $50

Mexican

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Inspired by memory, shaped by place.

(Bar) Hermanito is a bar-forward, open-air neighborhood Mexican restaurant in the heart of Sawtelle.

Simple, fresh food built around housemade Sonoran style tortillas.

New and classic Mexican cocktails with subtle nods to the neighborhood; Japanese heritage.

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Christine

Dined on 12 Oct 2026

We had a terrific server, Shannon, the margs were delicious as were the tacos, guac, bao and cauliflower. Always love the relaxed setting at Hermanito!

SOL Mexican Cocina - Playa Vista

4.4

4.4 (1156)

$30 and under

Mexican

Playa Vista

About the restaurant

Our restaurants are inspired by the best of coastal Baja California: Warm, welcoming, friendly, inspired by old and new Mexican design. SOL's kitchens feature our unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, lovingly made from scratch.

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GeoffGold

Dined on 7 Oct 2026

The hosts and the servers were all very nice and attentive. It was Taco Tuesday so there was a lovely atmosphere in a good way. Would def go back!

Butterfly - Culver City

4.5

4.5 (101)

$30 and under

Mexican

Culver City

About the restaurant

Take flight at Butterfly, a rooftop destination from the award-winning José Andrés Group. Inspired by a small, adventurous monarch who spread its wings to land on the colorful rooftop at The Shay hotel, Butterfly is a lively trip around Mexico with tacos, ceviches, and more, plus cocktails featuring additive-free, pollinator-friendly agave spirits.

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StefanieGold

Dined 4 days ago

You went in for lunch on a Tuesday and it was not too crowded. The weather was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. Our server was very informed and knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. He recommended some fantastic Items, including the tuna tartar, which was fabulous!! We also shared a couple of tacos that were delicious- grilled fish tacos and the carnitas. We loved everything. The margaritas were outstanding. The decor/ vibe is very cute too. Tulum meets Miami- very colorful and tropical. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Hermanito - Santa Monica

4.2

4.2 (47)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Hermanito, a vibrant culinary destination in Los Angeles, masterfully blends Mexican and Japanese flavors, creating a unique and inviting dining experience. Co-founded by Amal Flores, with Executive Chef Abraham Lemus at the helm, the restaurant offers a creative menu that pays homage to both rich culinary traditions. Originally rooted in the Japanese-influenced Sawtelle neighborhood, Hermanito has expanded its warm, neighborhood-focused ethos to Santa Monica, aiming to be a beloved local gathering spot. Guests can expect a lively atmosphere where innovative dishes and a full-service bar featuring Mexican tequilas and Japanese whiskeys come together for a memorable occasion. The establishment prides itself on being a comfortable and welcoming space for all.

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Elizabeth

Dined on 30 Aug 2026

Delicious ceviche, and fantastic service ! It was our first time visiting, and we will definitely be back!

El Torito - Marina Del Rey

4.0

4 (472)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina del Rey

About the restaurant

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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Anita

Dined on 9 Oct 2026

Great experience since we arrived felt very welcoming by Carolina and our server Elena very attentive and professional. The food was good. The dueno margarita was delicious but strong. We were very grateful that, even though they were busy, they still remembered to sing happy birthday to us, making us feel really special.

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