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Olvera Street
Pedestrian Plaza and Historic and Protected Site
Chinatown, Los Angeles
"Get the caramel filled churro from Mr. Churro, soo good."(4 Tips)
"Juanita's food is amazing and a steal for the price!"(4 Tips)
"local history and Latino culture."(3 Tips)
"very end of Olvera Street are the best taquitos"(9 Tips)
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- The Ritz-CarltonOctober 15, 2014Take a walk down one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles for a wonderful journey into the past filled with local history and Latino culture.
Veronica ChaviraJuly 28, 2018If you want a taste of Mexico, this is the place to be. Delicious food and vendors to buy souvenirs. I recommend La Golondrina, which is the oldest restaurant on Olvera Street. Visit Plaza Park!
Solutions in LAOctober 10, 2012Walking down here will show you what LA used to look like before Hollywood existed. It was the first street in LA, and it is a great place to experience some of the local history, and Latino culture.
Desiree MsCaliFebruary 16, 2014Definitely try the churros from Mr. Churro!! So delicious, and you can get them filled with chocolate, caramel, strawberry, guava, cheesecakr, etc.
D-J GordonOctober 15, 2017The original core of the city - an authentic slice of Mexico in LA. Browse the market stalls and take in the historical sights.
Chris EckeardDecember 23, 2015It's a bit of old world Los Angeles when it was a remnant of Mexico. Worth a walk through. Candle shop and leather shop are classic.
Dan ValenzuelaNovember 20, 2014last time I was here there was a tiny man running around on all four legs barking at everyone and he was surprisingly fast even though it was very busy, and one shop owner tried to chase him away
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013Visitors can shop, listen to mariachis, watch folk dances & dine at authentic Mexican restaurants. Tour Avila Adobe, LA's oldest house. Other historic spots include the Old Plaza Church & Firehouse.
VictoriaJanuary 31, 2016I love this place! So many venders that have cute things to sell and yummy food!
David CaffreySeptember 14, 2011It is a weird place, and gives you a great sense of an idealized version of an old Mexican bustling market street. But you have a churro and drink a Horchata and settle into looking around.- Juanita's food is amazing and a steal for the price! Their horchata is too good to be true! Love the very kind and sweet guys that work there!
ARJune 17, 2019Historic street where you can get some really great Mexican food in a fun atmosphere!
DowntownLA.comDecember 2, 2011Don't miss the beloved December holiday tradition of Las Posadas, playing out Mary & Joseph's search for shelter. Singing, pan dulce, hot chocolate & pinatas! Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays
John KiddeSeptember 16, 2015Historic Los Angeles begins here. A great spot to come shop and eat Mexican food and see a part of what was the beginning of LA.
DowntownLA.com ManagerDecember 2, 2011Don't miss the beloved December holiday tradition of Las Posadas, playing out Mary & Joseph's search for shelter. Singing, pan dulce, hot chocolate & pinatas! Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays- Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013Stroll around for a dose of Mexican and Latino culture. Don't leave without trying some taquitos from world-famous Cielito Lindo!
The original street that made up Cuidad de Los Angeles. Celebrate colorful Mexican-American holidays like Dia De Los Muertos on Nov. 1 and the Blessing of the Animals on the Saturday before Easter.
Karen McHaleJune 17, 2016One of the jewels of Los Angeles. Eat, people watch and enjoy the ambience.
lomographySeptember 29, 2011Don’t miss Olvera Street’s Mexican-style plaza area, where you can grab the popular taquitos or tacos.Make sure to bring lots of color and slide film to capture the vibrant colors of this marketplace!
John K.February 7, 2011Everyone knows: it's the taquitos at Cielito Lindo drenched in green sauce, chased with soda and topped off with churros from the bakery over by the glass maker.
Stephanie StoneSeptember 11, 2011Known as home of original beef dip, bfast is not to b missed. Home made biscuits & coffee is still only 9 cents. Cheap and tasty.
eric bornemannDecember 28, 2022Lots of tourist crap in among the history, but a neat place to poke around.
Try the filled churros from Mr. Churro and Champurrado from La Luz del Dia, they are great paired together!
Brian IbarraSeptember 15, 2015A giant Latino open air market with lots of stuff from the Americas and food of course!
Deirdre HollisDecember 30, 2011Juanita's. Been going there since BEFORE I was born. My mom was going there since she was seven. Best taquitos in town.- Alexis MorinDecember 27, 2010The taquitos at the very end of Olvera Street are the best taquitos you will ever taste! The place is called Cielito Lindo.
- Los AngelesOctober 21, 2013Head Downtown for several days of festivities, including piñata breaking, children’s workshops, face painting, strolling Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico.
Hasan SaricicekSeptember 12, 2021Very interesting place showing with small shops selling cultural objects. Must see..
- DowntownLA.comApril 27, 2011No visit is complete without a custard-stuffed churro from Mr Churro. If you're here on the weekend, plan to stick around for music and performances on the plaza.
Steven VillaMay 2, 2010Rodolfo's is the best for a quick bite to eat! Get the beef tacos with a side of guacamole and a jamaica...delicious!
Nice place to pass through, its showing its age and to many homeless now.
MetrolinkNovember 27, 2012Easy to get here. Just walk across the street from L.A. Union Station and enjoy some delicious food.
Babak VZAugust 30, 2015Los Angeles story begins here! Worth a visit and walking through colorful shops.
LA Home & StyleMarch 9, 2013Liana comes here for all the mexican candy, like the chili coated watermelon lollipops.
Todd StashwickMarch 13, 2011Went to Olvera street with my boy yesterday. It was terrific escape. Ate at the La Golondrina Cafe. Great food.
jessica howardAugust 3, 2011Beef taquitos with green sauce at the little kiosk at the end of the street!
Nick JeanfilsJuly 20, 2013Shops close at 6/6:30pm during the week and 7/7:30pm on the weekend. Nothing in the way of official hours.
Diane ZurnMarch 4, 2011Very shady businesses here. Watch yourself. My friend visiting from Midwest had her cc # stolen here after using it, and there were tons of Mexico calling cards charged to her card!
Oscar FajardoJanuary 10, 2014Parking is pricy just take public transit. Union Station is across the street.
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Olvera Street
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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