Cinco de Mayo

Updated: April 07, 2008

That's right, amigos. Everyone's favorite excuse to party is at hand, so celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5. From flaming margaritas at El Compadre to a fun fiesta on Olvera Street, find L.A.'s best Mexican eats, margaritas and events.

On this page:Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas, Los Angeles Fiestas.

Mexican Restaurants and Margaritas

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Compadre
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    7408 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Legendary flaming margaritas attract rock star wannabes.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Casa Vega Restaurant
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    13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (map)

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Amaranta Cocina Mexicana
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    6600 Topanga Canyon Road Ste 1029, Canoga Park, CA 91303 (map)

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Velvet Margarita
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    1612 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

    #1 Mexican Restaurant in Hollywood

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Coyote
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    7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Since 1931, this Spanglish institution has been famous for its megawatt margaritas and inexpensive Mexican fare.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Baja Cantina
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    311 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (map)

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Cholo Restaurant
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    1121 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006 (map)

    Hungry hordes line up at this L.A. mainstay for potent margaritas and famous green-corn tamales.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended El Carmen
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    8138 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Black velvet paintings and over 300 types of tequila--but you don't need a passport to get into this bar.

  9. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Spanish Kitchen
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    826 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

    Luscious libations and gourmet Mexican cuisine entice hipsters to this WeHo hacienda.

Los Angeles Fiestas