Best Restaurants in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles

Top Restaurants in Boyle Heights

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

1. #1

   Tacos y Birria La Unica

   Birria Masters

   Legendary food truck turned brick-and-mortar serving incredible beef and goat birria.

   2840 E Olympic Blvd · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 4.7 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 86.51

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2. #2

   Mariscos 4 Vientos

   Mexican Seafood

   A beloved Boyle Heights staple famous for its crispy shrimp tacos and fresh ceviche.

   3000 E Olympic Blvd · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.2 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 85.15

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3. #3

   Purgatory Pizza

   Vegan Friendly

   Edgy, neighborhood joint serving up classic pies with robust vegan options.

   1326 E 1st St · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 84.54

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4. #4

   Shakey's Pizza

   Family Classic

   A nostalgic staple famous for crispy crusts, Mojo potatoes, and fried chicken.

   2023 Cesar Chavez Blvd · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.5 | Uber Eats: 4.6

   FoodIndex Score 82.38

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5. #5

   Brooklyn Ave Pizza

   Chicano Style

   Bold, Chicano-inspired pizzas and killer wings in a historic Boyle Heights spot.

   2706 E Cesar E Chavez Ave · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.2 | Uber Eats: 4.7

   FoodIndex Score 81.84

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6. #6

   Guisados

   Braised Tacos

   Iconic stewed and braised meats served on handmade corn tortillas.

   2100 E Cesar E Chavez Ave · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.4 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 80.90

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7. #7

   Street Tacos and Grill

   Street Food

   A Boyle Heights favorite for classic, no-nonsense street tacos and platters.

   1843 1/2 1st St · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.7 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 80.26

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8. #8

   Boyle Heights Super Burgers

   Neighborhood Joint

   Classic, oversized neighborhood burgers and massive onion rings.

   3015 Wabash Ave · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.8 | Uber Eats: 4.7

   FoodIndex Score 79.90

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9. #9

   The Original Troys

   Local Legend

   A Boyle Heights legend known for monumental chili burgers.

   1240 S Soto St · Boyle Heights

   Google: 4.3 | Yelp: 3.5 | Uber Eats: 4.9

   FoodIndex Score 74.11

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10. #10

    Johnny's Shrimp Boat

    Casual Seafood

    A beloved neighborhood stand serving up affordable, generously portioned fried seafood.

    2712 Whittier Blvd · Boyle Heights

    Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 3.9 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.88

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11. #11

    Jim's Burgers

    Classic Charbroil

    A beloved neighborhood chain serving up huge, charbroiled diner burgers.

    1901 E 1st St · Boyle Heights

    Google: 4.2 | Yelp: 3.5 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 68.97

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