Almost everybody in Los Angeles loves their tacos! But another imported delight from the country of Mexico is a delicious drink called a michelada.
I cant do it justice trying to describe it but it usually involves an ice-cold beer-infused cocktail flavored up with ingredients like lime juice, Clamato, chamoy, and a yummy Tajin rim! Tasty anytime but a perfect drink on a warm day in LA.
There are so many good places you can pick up a great tasting micheladas so we went out on the mission to find some of the best ones in town.
At each of our picks you can pick up a high quality micheladas but they all have their own unique twist to them.
1 – Diablo Restaurant + Cantina
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Diablo Taco in Sunset has one of the most unique takes on this drink by serving up Diablo pops! What is that? It makes for a fun twist on a perfect michelada treat. You can come enjoy this unique creation served with your choice of beer, diablo pop, in a tall ice cold sea salt rimmed beer mug.
Sounds good right? Well you know you will not only have a good drink but a perfect FOMO Instagram picture to share on the feed.
Besides the amazing drinks this restaurant also has a delicious menu and plenty of other tasty beverages in case any of your friends aren’t feeling the micheladas.
Location: 3129 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Pic Credit: @diablotacola
2 – Mercado Cocinas y Calaveras
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This restaurant is one of our favorites on this list for its amazing flavors and cool vibes. If you want an example of one of these we suggest the mango michelada. Oh yeah, it’s made with mango puree, lime juice, Tecate and mango ice cubes. Are you still here? I don’t have to say anything else, just go and get one!
Also, while you are there make sure you save room for food. You can grab a small bite or a 3 course dinner, either way you will be happy.
Their classic and contemporary cuisine made with fresh local ingredients it’s what makes their dishes irresistible and a perfect combo with the tasty micheladas.
Location: 7910 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
PIC Credit: @cocinasycalaveras
3 – The 20/20 Bar and Grill
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La Casa de las Micheladas is of course on our list, because they have multiple locations and are well know in So Cal. If you love variety this may be your choice as they have 50 different kinds of micheladas and some of them are even served in watermelons and pineapples.
This restaurant offers a good menu too and they have locations in Downey, San Bernardino and Pomona.
Be sure to Google before going to any location as there have been some temporary shutdowns and plans for new locations in 2021 and 2022.
Location: 8228 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
PIC Credit: @lamag
4 – La Chuperia #1
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Lincoln Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles and its also known for having one of the “OG” michelada spots in the area! We love La Chuperia #1 and it made our list for the variety of flavors such as watermelon and mango mouthwatering michelada and the fun vibes.
You can also have a savory michelada served with shrimp and chamoy that is Instaworthy and is a very popular choice among michelada fanatics.
Location: 1145 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90033
PIC Credit: @lachuperia_official
5 – Miches de la Baja
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Just coming back from a day at the beach and looking for a good michelada near the Southbay? Miches de la Baja in Torrance will not disappoint. Their traditional house micheladas are served with a cucumber spear with tajin and chamoy.
They also serve chamoy – pina (pienapple) michelada and micheladas botaneras with ceviche. Its not just the drinks that its great as people also swear by the delicious seafood including ceviche and fish tacos.
They have locations in Torrance, Harbor City and coming soon to Riverside.
If you want some tasty Mexican seafood with your micheladas this should be on your list!
Location: 1151 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
PIC Credit: @michesdelabaja
Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!