small place but fantastic food and service !! I honestly didn't expect this from it's appearance but boy I was wrong. Will be my place to go before a Dodger game. Go for the plato de taco !! read more

After running errands in the area, I found myself a bit hungry but in a hurry to get back on the road. Found this place just as I was parking to go to a different place. The place is quite small. The employee that helped me was quite friendly. I didn't want anything too heavy so I got their small burrito version with carne asada. I also got the cantaloupe/strawberry/pineapple blended fruit juice. Both were good. Not amazing, not horrible. They were also decently priced. I would probably come back if I needed something quick and cheap. read more

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I love Placita Cafe! I got the torta de asada con todo. Torta with carne asada, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, queso fresco, lettuce, pickled jalapeños. Hit the spot! I love that they play music. The physical space is small, enough room for 4 tables very close together. The lady working there was very friendly! I loved her as our cashier. The parking directly outside is passenger loading only. I would absolutely come back for a quick lunch if I'm around. read more

Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Super kind and friendly. Definitely recommend

Lovely staff! Good tacos with lots of protein. I loved the pickled radishes, cucumbers, and carrots. read more

Placita Cafe - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The worst carne asada , steak quesadilla . I couldn't even eat it so hard and greasy very bad.

This is such a good, casual lunch spot! Affordable prices and great deals on food! It's been in the area for forever, so don't expect it to be modern or anything, it's super whole in the wall. Love the burritos and tortas, and I really need to try those juices and smoothies. I always take my food to go, as it's pretty tiny and it fills up fast during lunch time. Also I think it says cash only online, but I've definitely paid with card before. read more

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This place is delicious! I love their juices. They are so fresh and you get a large quantity. I also love their vegetarian burrito. I feel like it's a healthy option and price is not bad! read more

Awesome place. Friendly staff and delicious food at a reasonable price! Highly recommend that you try their tacos!

Great spot for all the essentials. Chile Rellano, burritos, you name it. Service is excellent, helpful and quick. Only takeout so far, but the place is busy and buzzing with customers. Looking forward to having enough time to sit and enjoy this "new find". read more

I stopped by after a bike ride and got a LARGE green juice of spinach, orange, and pineapple for $3.55!! What inflation!? Super refreshing and not too sweet! read more

Placita Cafe - a hand holding a green drink - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i had a long, feet-straining day at Los Callejones and all I wanted at the end of the day was a good quesadilla. Placita Cafe provided. don't let the quaint cubicle-sized restaurant fool you. they do not disappoint. welcoming and succinct, generous and affable, they handed us our food at breakneck speed, without disparaging the quality. the quesadilla was good. the place was good. read more

Placita Cafe - the quesadilla before its untimely demise - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing restful cafe... I loved the combo of fruit dishes alongside antojitos and main dishes The women running the kitchen were both pleasant and efficient. And the food was delish. Ambience was mom and pop... My favorite. read more

I was walking to Echo Park from the Chinatown metro station and realized I was starving so I decided to pop into Placita's. The burrito was like $6 so I figured I'd try it and was pleasantly surprised. In a city of many mediocre overpriced burritos, this one was actually pretty good. Friendly staff too! read more

Love this place. Everything on the menu is good. Service is friendly and fast. Small place but big taste.

Great little spot! They have your classic Mexican fare plus healthy options, like salads and wraps. The chicken Caesar and chicken wrap are awesome. They also have tons of fresh fruit and juices. The smoothies are huge. Everyone who works here has been very nice. Prices can't be beat. read more

Love that ALL the food and juices taste fresh and it's affordable... can't post pictures right now because I devoured it but I will in the future read more

Love this place! Great food and so friendly even to us tourists. Highly recommend! Diana, who worked the counter was very very sweet.

This is my usual Mexican spot to go to for lunch since it is walking distance. The food is great and the ladies are very kind. I recommend the tortas and wet burritos read more

Placita Cafe - Torta de Asada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The wet burrito was really good and I loved that they are clean and their service is great!

$2 for one of the best large cups of coffee I have ever enjoyed. Highly recommended above the more visible Starbucks around the corner. read more

The tortas here are next level, and they usually serve pretty fast if you eat inside. If you order ahead, give them like 10-15 minutes. I always come here for lunch and they never let me down. read more

This place is amazingly good! They make fresh food with fresh ingredients. Mexican dishes, fruits, drinks and treats. Small prices and big servings go well together. You can order ahead and drive up. read more

Placita Cafe - Shrimp tostada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We ordered fresh smoothies, a wet burrito and cheese enchiladas for lunch and everything tasted great! The owners are super nice and sweet, support small businesses! read more

The three ladies that work here explained that there is a tunnel underneath the cafe which leads to a chasm, deep within the Earth's surface, known as "the echo realm". Apparently, you yell a deep, personal, plaguing question into the chasm and it responds. Wonderful burrito, as well. read more

I bought a biónico and got me so sick!!!!OMG my stomach was bother me a lot!!!! My coworker told me that she also bought. From there and the fruit was not good. read more

Placita cafe is a great place for an affordable, healthy and refreshing meal. My favorite thing to get here is the shrimp tostadas! They're perfect for a hot summer day. They're also very healthy! They also sell chips with guac here. And the juices are fresh and sooo well-priced. It's sort of a hole-in-the-wall place but it is a hidden gem. I once took my friends here for lunch and they seemed hesitant to try anything but I insisted it was good! They ordered green juice and tostadas and were won over! Everything here is sooo healthy! I suggested the restaurant to another friend and he, too, expressed some hesitancy in trying the food but ultimately took my word. He got some fresh juice and told me it was perfect lol. read more

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I was finally around Olvera street and I had the chance to try this place out. I orderd a chicken wrap, ham torta with a blueberries/orange/pineapple smoothie and pineapple juice. Everything tasted pretty good and the smoothie tasted very fresh. This place also had very good service and they also bring your order to the table. I love finding new Juice bars and exploring all over SoCal. Also this place has low prices and good portion. This place is pretty small so it's very good for a quick drink but I will be coming back when I'm by Olvera street. read more

Placita Cafe - Mmmmm. ;) - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food is always good and the drinks always hits especially during the summer! But the wait is sometimes long than expected but still good and worth it! read more

It's solid for a quick lunch. Most reasonable price in the area! Nice mom and pop spot! My quick go to is the mini azada burrito hold the rice with a side of chips read more

Place is as good as it gets for a quick eat/togo order. Everything on the menu is good.

Despite being right near the busy and critical intersection of Alameda and Cesar Chavez, this cozy little restaurant has somehow always escaped my attention, up until now ... For me, it serves as a fairly convenient place to grab some ice cream (I like their Pistachio and Cookies & Cream flavored options) if I am merely craving a sweet snack. If I'm craving a savory snack instead, I've found I can't go too wrong with their beef nachos - served with sour cream, avocado, jalapenos, cheese, and diced tomatoes. Their horchata is decent, and appears to be "home-made" - not industrially produced. Their tacos are not particularly massive, but they *are* still only 99 cents. Seating inside is fairly limited - but since I tend to come during slower hours, it hasn't proven to be a problem for me yet. read more

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Want to feel refreshed, not guilty about eating a sh*tload of cheese in Olvera St right down the corner? Then get a juice, a mango y camaron salad ($6.50) OR a tostada de camaron ($4.50) and a mini burrito ($2.50) and i guarantee you'll be fulfilled. i just cannot be more grateful for Placita's impeccable menu which provides an array of healthy Mexican food options. Their small Mexican style (mini) burrito is my ideal burrito size and yes, i am vastly fulfilled. Sadly, I cannot eat too much bread because of my stupid stomach which prohibits me from enjoying what everyone is meant to enjoy, however their salads are heavenly. On any hot day in LA (which is basically every day b/c its hot all the damn time) Placita is a breath of fresh air. Can we talk about their prices for a second tho?!? Such great deals for such fresh food options and that's so hard to find now days! I know you'll be lured in by the smells of Olvera street, but if you're planning on not having any form of a stomach ache and want to feel good about yourself, go here, i swear you'll get just that. And their massive ass juices are only $3.50, so come on?! You will love it. You need it. Your body deserves it! read more

Placita Cafe - mango y camaron $6.50 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The people here are so nice, the food is quick and good, and the prices are reasonable. A fantastic alternative to the lines at Olvera Street for tacos. read more

Great honest service Excellent food whatever you order is delicious Absolutely great prices I work for the City of LA and I have the choice of many restaurants and this is by far the number one spot The smoothies or Licuados are excellent and any of the hot food Is just delicious They always greet you with a very friendly face and they always try to go far and beyond to make sure your order is up to your satisfaction read more

The Wet Burrito with chicken and green salsa just do it you won't regret it very few options for food down here this is a must have.

I've been here a few times now and each time it's just as fresh and delicious. Try one of their fresh juices with wide variety of Fruits and veggies, or one the of the fun snacks, they've got a whole menu- something for everyone! Next time I need to try salads. This place is really good, I love their juices. Shop small and support local and go visit Danny (the customer service pro) super awesome. read more

4.5 stars!! Not your typical mexican juice stop. $4.95 large agua fresca. $4 large shake. Definitely more like a jamba juice with the flavor choices & mix-ins. A must stop if you're in the area. They'll also let you sample the pre-mixed ones. I got one that tasted like Naked Juice's Green Machine. Wonderfully fresh & refreshing! read more

Their smoothies are the best I've had in LA, and that's saying something. You can also try their raspadas (Mexican version of snow cone drinks). A+. The place is small and in a divey area of downtown (hard to find parking), but I go everytime I am downtown. It is that great. read more

Placita Cafe - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great place! Not too small, not too big. It wasn't a busy day I must say. Decided to come here for a bionico. It was an "okay"snack. The fruit is fresh. Nothing yucky and brown. It contained banana, strawberry, mango, papaya, and watermelon for what I can remember. With all that said, it was too much different favors going on in my mouth already. My least favorite part was the watermelon. I would prefer sticking with lemon, salt, and chili with my watermelons. Maybe next time I'll opt out of all the fruit combinations and stick to maybe 2 or 3. What really stood out to me and why I'm giving it a 5 star is because of the cashier's hygiene ethical standards. After having to deal with money in her hands, she goes and washes them at the sink behind the counter. Not only that, she washes them enough time with soap and not just a simple little rinse before she goes to help out in the back with orders. I don't care how long I need to wait for my food , as long as the ones preparing it have cleanliness. That did it for me. I'll surely be back. Great alternative to placita olvera's inclined prices. read more

Placita Cafe - Order here when you're ready. :) - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California