ATLA Venice

The 20 Best Mexican Restaurants In Los Angeles

"Atla is a big-deal Mexican restaurant just by the nature of its name. The transplant from NYC—operated by the team behind Damian, Cosme, and Pujol—makes a lot of sense on Abbot Kinney. It’s laid-back, breezy, and full of attractive people wearing linen pants. It’s also the undisputable best Mexican restaurant on the Westside, with a menu of homie, simple classics, like quesadillas with epazote and an open-face al pastor gringa with sweet pineapple butter that drips down your forearm. Simple doesn’t mean cheap, though. If you’re prepared to spend an all-day restaurant that’s the most relaxed member of a fine-dining restaurant group, Atla is perfect for a leisurely lunch or dinner and a few drinks." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder