The 15 Best Places for Pico in Los Angeles (2024)

1.Poquito Mas

8.0

3701 Cahuenga Blvd #1 (Regal Ave), Studio City, CA

Mexican Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Mark Gilliam:Can't go wrong with a dinner plate. Meat of your choice with beans, rice, pico, guacamole, and tortillas.

Eliza Chase:I dream of Tacos San Lucas (spicy grilled shrimp, lots of cheese and add extra pico de gallo)

Cora De Jesus:Order from the "Petitos" menu if you're not a heavy eater. Still yummy and very filling. Most items are $7 or less.

2.Beachwood Cafe

9.0

2695 N Beachwood Dr (Franklin), California

Café · 38 tips and reviews

Tanya Davies:their pico de gallo is yummy and I love that the eggs are all named after canyons in LA :D

Radcliffe Jason Gianan:I loved the turkey burger with kale salad.

Samantha Goodsell:Must try the Basil Mint Lemonade and the Spring Equinox Salad!!! Yum!!

3.The Slaw Dogs at the Village

8.3

6220 Topanga Canyon Blvd (Erwin St), Woodland Hills, CA

Hot Dog Joint · 19 tips and reviews

Daniel Bliley:Make your own "Dandy Dan Slaw Dog": The Green monster dog with spicy chicken sausage, habanero pickled onions, jalapenos, cheddar, and pico de Gallo, wrapped in a tortilla.

Kristen:Tried the thai dog, it was delicious. their sweet potatoes were also good, nice and crispy.

Starry Kitchen:Garlic Aioli on ANYTHING FTW! Holy sh*t it's so garlicky GOOD!!

4.Taco Plus

8.3

1525 S Bundy Dr (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 24 tips and reviews

Adrienne:Santa Monica's best kept secret IMO!!! This is as fresh as food gets... the pico is amazing! Try a quesadilla or chicken taco salad, it will ROCK your world!

Jack S:Burrito Al Pastor is fantastic and they have free refills on fountain Horchata

Peter Dzoghi:Pollo asado is top notch! Takes about 20 minutes to prepare but worth the wait.

5.Virginia Avenue Park

8.2

2200 Virginia Ave (at Cloverfield Blvd), Santa Monica, CA

Park · 15 tips and reviews

Maya Conn:Saturday Farmer's Market, basketball courts, playground, Teen Center, Community Center, Pico Branch Library, jetting water fountain, bbqs

Maya Conn:Pico Branch Library, Community Center, Teen Drop-In, basketball courts, playground, BBQs, Saturday farmers market, jet spouting water fountain

Tiffani Kennedy:It's a great family park. Due to ample sprinklers much of the grass is pretty muddy, but overall a really great park. They have a great farmers market every Saturday.

6.Viva Taco Azteca

7.9

200 N. Ave 54 (Monte Vista), Los Angeles, CA

Food Truck · North Atwater · 2 tips and reviews

Clifford:Chicken burrito with everything and added avocado with radishes, pico de gallo and more avocado salsa—one of the best taco trucks in Los Angeles. #chicken

Erika Egede-Nissen:Tortas, tacos, burritos oh my!!

7.Coni'seafood

8.0

4532 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Marina del Rey · 3 tips and reviews

Eric Alfrey:Insanely good shrimp. Fresh ingredients, probably the best pico I have ever had. Nice server, super accommodating and all around fantastic meal.

Marianna Fierro:The aguachiles are to die for!

Josh Y:Good food considering the price. But not that impressive.

8.Shutters on the Beach

9.0

1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA

Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews

Purplelabnyc:One of the best views of the beach in LA. Eat at One Pico and ask for a table by a window and listen to ocean as you dine. You may even rub shoulders with the stars!

JW Najarian:Great Bar, food and great place to people watch as people strut the Santa Monica Boardwalk.This is a favorite of mine for business lunches. I have not tried 1 Pico dinner restaurant upstairs.

David De Niese:This is a really nice hotel, it has a great location by the beach and very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are lovely, they have 4-post beds and jacuzzis. Room had great view of Santa Monica pier.

9.CJ's Cafe

8.9

5501 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

American Restaurant · PICO · 36 tips and reviews

Smooth Brown:Been eating here since I was a youth... A true #Pico landmark...

Erik Uriarte:Really good breakfast burrito. They also have turkey sausage and turkey bacon!

Denise Dennis:Good breakfast food, waffles, turkey sausages. They have a small soul food menu - grits, catfish, fried chicken, collard. Also serve Mexican food.

10.SunCafe Organic

8.6

10820 Ventura Blvd (at Fruitland Dr), Studio City, CA

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

cyn:The lettuce leaf tacos (SunChorizo, cashew cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, green onion, pecan pieces & basil ranch, raw) are a fantastic starter!

DK Uzoukwu:Surprisingly really good. Try their Pesto Pizza!!

Jessica Sokolove:Cause when yer brain's been abused, u gotta feed your stomach and hope it goes to yer soul.

11.The Wellesbourne

7.8

10929 W Pico Blvd (at Kelton Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Bar · Westside · 66 tips and reviews

Christina O'Rourke:You'll feel like you're at some secret society's house party. Skip the Valet, you can usually find parking on Pico - even on weekend nights.

Joseph C:Cool bar to hang. Different areas to have a drink with friends. #@ the bar #Fireplace #Pico

Daniela G:Parking's easy (mall/street/cheap valet). Drinks are fairly priced, but if you're adventurous, let the waiter create a drink for you. It's worth the wait!

12.Tacomiendo

8.0

4502 Inglewood Blvd (Culver), Culver City, CA

Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Lydia Ammosova:Fantastic street tacos with homemade tortillas & a fresh salsa bar to boot! Try the marinated carrots/onions & pico de gallo!

Eric Nelson:Adobada burrito is the bomb! Best burrito I've found in town so far

Flavorpill LA:Try the guac. Very nice

13.Poquito Mas

8.4

2215 Westwood Blvd (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Westside · 38 tips and reviews

Tiara Rivera:Get the Shrimp scampi burrito and boat dish of chips + freshly made pico de gallo!!

Ƙҽ♥️:Steak tacos are great without the salsa!!

Tim Anderson:They keep larger salsa cups behind the counter. Ask your cashier for a couple and save yourself the hassle of filling 10 rain-drop sized cups with your order.

14.Upper West

8.5

3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

La Tanning:Parking is GREAT, never once a problem. Park at the meters on pico at the 10 underpass!!! Or valet, i mean its worth it!!!

Jordan Vadnais:The burrata is amazing and unique. Apples, berries, and croutons give it amazing flavor and texture. Get that, the Tawook, and a Honey Rye co*cktail or 2 and call it a meal.

Mindy Johnson:No Wi-Fi. Veggie burger is pretty good.

15.Señor Fish

8.3

4803 Eagle Rock Blvd (at Norwalk Ave.), Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Eagle Rock · 36 tips and reviews

Abby Palarca:I just love love their asada burrito w/ the white cream and pico sauce!! Must try!

Erika Robbins:The fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and scallop tacos are where it's at! Also, don't miss the octopus tostada.

The Most Interesting Man in the World:This place single-handedly improved my opinion on the trustworthiness of fish with full-grown mustaches.

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