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Best Restaurants in Pico-Union, Los Angeles

Looking for the best restaurants in Pico-Union, Los Angeles? FoodIndex ranks 4 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Happy Taco, Boil Daddy, and El Parian Restaurant. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Seafood and Tacos and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Pico-Union

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

  1. #1

    Happy Taco

    Quick Stop

    A beloved Pico-Union corner stand slinging classic tacos and burritos.

    1309 Hoover St · Pico-Union

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 83.62
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  2. #2

    Boil Daddy

    Cajun Delivery

    Fast, reliable, and deeply seasoned Cajun seafood boils perfect for takeout.

    1842 W Washington Blvd · Pico-Union

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 75.14
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  3. #3

    El Parian Restaurant

    Birria Masters

    A Pico-Union legend famous for its deeply flavorful, traditional Jalisco-style birria.

    1528 W Pico Blvd · Pico-Union

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.93
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  4. #4

    Tacos Tamix

    Al Pastor

    A formidable taco truck famous for carving incredible al pastor straight from the trompo.

    1982 S Hoover St · Pico-Union

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 70.98
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Pico-Union?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Pico-Union, Los Angeles by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Happy Taco, Boil Daddy, and El Parian Restaurant.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Pico-Union?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
Which foods can I filter in Pico-Union?
Open Best Food in Pico-Union for category rankings such as Seafood and Tacos. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Los Angeles.
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