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New Mexican spots & taquerias in Los Angeles

32 Mexican spots & taquerias coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New Mexican spots & taquerias · 32 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

Long BeachPS

Just registeredConfirmed

Papas Sushi Y Mariscos

222 E 10th St, Ste L · Long Beach, CA 90813

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Business license · Planned for Nov 1 · Restaurant license application pending (pending); future start date

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Westchester

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Chipotle

8901 S Sepulveda Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90045

Filed for a liquor license.

Business registration · Oct 20 · Registered to open Oct 20, 2026

Liquor license · Jul 10 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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El SerenoBP

Just openedConfirmed

Birria Pa La Cruda

5373 Alhambra Ave · CA 90032

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

News report · Oct 19 · Opened · reported in the news

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MonroviaRM

Changing handsConfirmed

Ruby's Mexican Food Restaurant

602-606 S Myrtle Ave · Monrovia, CA 91016

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Boyle HeightsMY

Changing handsConfirmed

Mariscos Y Antojitos El Peque

4003 E Olympic Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 90023

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Echo Park · Silver LakeT

Changing handsConfirmed

Tacolina

2815 W Sunset Blvd, Ste 103 · Los Angeles, CA 90026

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Los AngelesTJ

Just openedConfirmed

Tacos El Jalisciense-tujunga

7700 Foothill Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 91042

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Business registration · Oct 2 · Registered to open Oct 2, 2026

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Los AngelesTS

Liquor license filedConfirmed

The Taco Stand

2958 N Beverly Glen Circle · Los Angeles, CA 90077

Filed for a liquor license.

Business registration · Sep 30 · Registered to open Sep 30, 2026

Liquor license · Jul 3 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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CudahyPC

Changing handsConfirmed

Pupuseria Las Conchitas

7501 Atlantic Ave, Ste B · Cudahy, CA 90201

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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East Hollywood

Likely openConfirmed

Taco Bell

862 1/2 N Vermont Avenue · Los Angeles, CA 90029

Registered to open Sep 29, 2026, so it is likely open by now.

Business registration · Sep 29 · Registered to open Sep 29, 2026

Building permit · Sep 28 · $200,001 permit issued · interior / exterior t.i. to (e) restaurant space (1,255 sf)

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PomonaCA

Changing handsConfirmed

Carnitas Al Estilo Michoacan

280 N Main St · Pomona, CA 91768

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Sep 4 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Long BeachTB

Liquor license filedFiled

La Taqueria Brand

4150 Mcgowen St, Ste 13 · Long Beach, CA 90808

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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La PuentePY

Changing handsFiled

Pescaderia Y Mariscos #2

13736 Amar Rd · La Puente, CA 91746

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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WestwoodCT

Likely openFiled

Chapperito's Taqueria

960 Gayley Avenue · Los Angeles, CA 90024

Registered to open Oct 10, 2026, so it is likely open by now.

Business registration · Oct 10 · Registered to open Oct 10, 2026

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San FernandoDD

Liquor license filedFiled

Dirty Diabla Mariscos

1245 San Fernando Rd · San Fernando, CA 91340

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · license transfer

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WilmingtonMP

Likely openFiled

Mariscos Las Perronas

840 W Opp Street · Los Angeles, CA 90744

Registered to open Sep 28, 2026, so it is likely open by now.

Business registration · Sep 28 · Registered to open Sep 28, 2026

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LancasterDM

Liquor license filedFiled

El Dorado Mexican Seafood Restaurant

907 W Avenue J, Ste C · Lancaster, CA 93535

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 16 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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La PuenteMP

Changing handsConfirmed

Mariscos El Patron 626

306 N Sunset Ave · La Puente, CA 91744

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Aug 26 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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ValenciaMM

Changing handsConfirmed

Margaritas Mexican Grill

23320 Valencia Blvd · Santa Clarita, CA 91355

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Jul 14 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Huntington ParkRM

Changing handsConfirmed

Restaurante Mexico 86

3272 E Gage Ave · Huntington Park, CA 90255

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Jul 1 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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LynwoodVM

Changing handsConfirmed

Viva Mexico

11020 Atlantic Ave · Lynwood, CA 90262

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Jun 16 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Santa ClaritaZM

Changing handsConfirmed

Zapopan Mexican Grill

19971 Soledad Canyon Rd · Santa Clarita, CA 91351

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Feb 24 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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San PedroTF

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Tacos El Franc

1332 S Harbor Blvd, Ste A4 · Los Angeles, CA 90731

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Feb 10 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new license

Business registration · Dec 5 · Registered to open Dec 5, 2025

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Downtown Long BeachVM

Changing handsConfirmed

El Viejon Mariscos and Sushi

201 E Broadway · Long Beach, CA 90802

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Jan 23 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Beverly HillsFM

Changing handsConfirmed

Frida Mexican Cuisine

236 S Beverly Dr · Beverly Hills, CA 90212

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Dec 23 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Pico RiveraTS

Changing handsFiled

Taquerias San Martin Jr

6748 Passons Blvd · Pico Rivera, CA 90660

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Aug 14 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Hawaiian GardensTE

Changing handsFiled

Tacos Estilo Guadalajara

22213-22215 Norwalk Blvd · Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Jul 22 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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LancasterAJ

Liquor license filedFiled

Los Amantes de Julia Mexican Bistro

42101 Sierra Hwy · Lancaster, CA 93535

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jul 17 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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CerritosMB

Liquor license filedFiled

Mi Burrito Mexican Grill

11305 183rd St · Cerritos, CA 90703

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jul 2 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · license transfer

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Downtown Long BeachTT

Liquor license filedFiled

Toma Tequila

1923 E Broadway · Long Beach, CA 90802

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Apr 29 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · license transfer

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Atwater Village

Liquor license filedFiled

Chipotle

2921 W Los Feliz Blvd, Ste F-3 · Los Angeles, CA 90039

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Feb 23 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Culver CitySB

Permit filedFiled

Sushi Burrito

6000 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 3206 · Culver City, CA 90232

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Building permit · Feb 23 · B26-0159: Build permit applied 2026-02-23; status Issued as of 2026-07-28 · Suite #3206: TI "Sushi Burrito" 57

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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