Avila’s El Ranchito

Avila’s El Ranchito opened in 1966 in Huntington Park, featuring Mamá Avila’s family recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico. Today, a beloved family member oversees each of their 13 locations.

avilaselranchito.com

Regional Best for Orange County

Miguel’s Jr.

Founded in Corona in 1973 by Mike and Mary Vasquez, Miguel’s Restaurants operates 21 quick-service restaurants and one full-service restaurant in the Inland Empire and Orange County. Family-owned and -operated, Miguel’s serves co-founder and chief recipe officer Mary Vasquez’s award-winning homestyle Mexican recipes inspired by her childhood in Central Mexico. Every dish is handmade daily with love using only the freshest, premium ingredients.

280 Corporate Terrace Circle, Corona 92879

(951) 371-7234 miguelsjr.com

Regional Best for San Gabriel Valley–Inland Empire

Salsa & Beer #2

Salsa and Beer serves authentic Mexican food and great beers. The bean dip and chips & salsa are always free – with the best salsa bar in the Valley!

11669 Sherman Way, North Hollywood 91605

(818) 503-1220 salsaandbeernorthhollywood.com

Regional Best for San Fernando Valley–Ventura

The Chori-Man

The Chori-Man is a family-owned shop making delicious breakfast burritos, featuring artisanal chorizos and sausages.

2309 S. Alma St., San Pedro 90731

(424) 287-2414 thechoriman.com

Regional Best for South Bay–Long Beach–South Los Angeles