Tucked along the LA River, Salazar is a vibrant outdoor Mexican grill serving up smoky meats, fresh tacos, and inventive cocktails in a breezy patio paradise.
"At that inevitable point in the visit when they start not-so-subtly dropping hints about you moving back East, it’s time to make a visit to Salazar. When you can comfortably drink horchata and eat delicious tacos served on housemade tortillas while sitting outside at the end of October, you’ve answered the question for them." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating
"Salazar is an outdoor Mexican restaurant/hideaway in Frogtown that’s a perfect escape from whatever you need to get away from this evening. After a couple of palomas and al pastor tacos, you’ll never want to leave. Salazar is the kind of place you can bring anyone - you’ll see plenty of families, dates, and friends grabbing after-work drinks or dinner before catching a show next door at Zebulon." - amy clark, brett keating
"Was this spot specifically created for this guide? Probably not. But also maybe? There is nowhere in the city better suited for outdoor group-dining than Salazar. The restaurant is almost entirely outside, and all the food is made for sharing. Order a bunch of tacos, a few of the large-format plates, beers and margaritas for the table, and you’ll remember why you love this town." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating
"Though this Baja-style Mexican restaurant in Frogtown has gone through a number of chef changes over the years, one element remains the same—its incredible patio. The dog-friendly space offers plenty of shade and even a gravel area out front in case of an unexpected bathroom emergency." - brant cox
"Say hello to one of our favorite patios to take tourists. A dinner (or lunch, or brunch) here feels like you’ve left LA and are weekend-ing in Austin. The laidback space in Frogtown is almost entirely outdoors—save for a semi-indoor bar and a little area where you can smash your face against the glass and watch them make their tortillas. The drinks, tacos, and grilled meats are excellent, and the entire patio is full of people who are doing that rare dinner activity—having a legitimately good time." - nikko duren, brant cox, arden shore
