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Tocaya Modern Mexican

3.8 (480 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Kristine H.

Beautiful interior, delicious food, and pleasant, attentive service made for a wonderful lunch experience. The service was quick. The happy hour drink menu and impressive selection of margaritas definitely give me a reason to come back and explore more next time.

La flor looking amazing...sii amor!
Monique M.

Tocaya for the Mexican inspired dishes; healthy fresh taste and so mf good in my opinion. My favorite go to right now is the Mexicali Caesar salad. I like to think this one was made for me because the chefs always blend a perfect amount of ingredients in this gorgeous salad that tastes like my healthy life every single time. I love when they toss my salad for me, they got special hands for that dressing toss ha! No complaints. This time I added on some extra tacos to taste, La flor and cauliflower taco. Both vegan, GF and delicious. Extra glorious for the blue corn tortillas. Can we also take a moment to appreciate the goodness of their plantain chips and their flavorful dressings! I come here for both a casual dine in and take out. It's worthy!

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Justin A.

This is one of my go to spots when I want Mexican food that feels a little lighter but still satisfying. I absolutely love their taco Tuesday deals. Most of their tacos are half off as well as other items. My favorite items to order are the birria torta and grilled chicken tacos. Easily one of my favorite weekday food deals in downtown. Great value, solid portions, and you don't leave feeling heavy. If you're looking for a healthier option for Mexican food without sacrificing flavor Tocaya is a solid pick.

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Andrea B.

I love Tocaya! It's a great spot for modern-Mexican cuisine with lots of vegan options. The taco meal is the best bang for your buck with two tacos, a drink, and a side. The side chips that comes with queso or guac is huge. The best taco is La Flor. The fried squash is AMAZING. I don't even care to order the other two vegan tacos. La Flor is where it's at. The queso is a MUST HAVE too. It is dairy-free by default and I guarantee you wouldn't tell. I'm sure most people don't even know because it's not explicitly advertised on the menu. I would definitely get the queso over the guacamole. I must say the portion for it is pretty small. I'm not joking when I say a little more than a tablespoon. I could've eaten it all with two plantain chips. I was literally rationing myself with the guacamole to try and make it last. I have found the best way to order is mobile on the app because you are easily able to see what items can have the meat substituted and easily swap out dairy products as well. The paper menu and the menu at the front make it hard to remember all the options. Plus you can get rewards on the app! It's quick service style, so they bring the food to your table, but no waiters. The bathrooms have codes and they are nice, not all scratched up and grafittied. Parking here is not easy, but lifehack: 2 hr parking at the Whole Foods across the street. You don't even have to buy anything there to get validation. Attempt at your own expense... Otherwise there is street parking around, just not easy. I particularly like the ambiance of Tocaya. The decor is nice, there are very high ceilings , greenery, etc. I recommend coming in the evening - it's feels almost upscale and definitely nice for not being a sit down spot. Most definitely levels above Chipotle or any comparable restaurant. So yes, I would recommend for a semi-nice date night!

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Roberto L.

One of my favorite spot to get a tacos!! Ambiance is good, the service and staff are polite and helpful. I recommend going every Tuesday, they $2 tacos. Food is great and healthier than the regular taco's.

Shanna R.

Order at the counter or from your table. Service was really quick and helpful recommendations for my first visit. The margarita I wanted was out of stock for one ingredient and so they made me a second choice and didn't charge me for the drink!! Wow! Delicious food and super clean inside also. Fresh and hot, the tacos were super tasty and original takes on old favorite street tacos. Bathroom needs a code! Ask at the counter.

John M.

I must say the food were very delicious. Delicious. A little overwhelmed by their prices, but not too bad as the portions are pretty generous. When I come here every day for lunch? No. But I would love to stop by every time I get paid. Lol. I must say, I saw a lot of other customers meals... and they all look too pretty to eat. ;) The staff is very friendly. Very fast and accommodating. And the ambience is huge bright with lot of natural lights. A lot of seats. Perfect for an office meeting, or just to catch up with some friends during lunch. Can't wait to be back!

Tam N.

I've been living across the street from this place for almost 2 years, and I'm just finding out about it! I had a work meeting here, and we decided to stop by because the director had been to their other location. Everything was really delicious, and fresh! The staff were very welcoming. Menu was easy to read and understand. The price made sense. A little bit over my budget, but I would definitely be back to try other menu items. Very spacious and clean.

Celine C.

First time at Tocaya Organica - I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the restaurant and flavors of the food. Service was decent as well. They also serve alcohol! I ordered the Sonora Bowl which consisted of carne asada tossed in tomatillo salsa, w/ purple potatoes, Mexican rice, grilled street corn, guacamole, pickled red onions & queso cotjia. It's definitely an elevated and more flavorful version of Chipotle that still tasted great after reheating next day. I would come back to try other items on the menu!

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Sam F.

Exceptional service from both the counter staff and the man that brought the plates to the table. We ordered the chips and salsa and the chips were basically in crumbles so they happily replaced them promptly.. They have so many different options that it's easy to please any dietary restriction as well as the carnivores.. simple airy ambience, and quick quality meal will have us returning

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Quintin E.

Tocaya Organica in DTLA Is A okay. We stopped in for an impromptu lunch. With lunch on me we ordered, got some cups for water and found a nice table toward the further end of the restaurant. The decor was deep with earthiness, plant life, calming colors, bright natural light and plenty of tables + booths including bar seating. Loft upstairs that may just be for storage - doesn't seem to be open at any time (not at all while we were here). I always forget this organic healthier take on traditional Mexican dishes has dessert (try the churro bites - vegan and gluten free - does contain almonds and coconut) as well as cocktails (margaritas, paloma, sangria) and other beverages (wine, beer, agua fresca, tea + horchata) - somethings I might considered for a possible next time as I have enjoyed them at other locations. We order before two tables that got their order first... Which was wild. Felt like we waited forever after we saw those tables get served and dig in. We see you T.O. lol - Normally not that big of a deal, but we were pretty hungry for lunch. And I had really sold this place based on experiences at other Tocayas. Finally on the table - a Guiltless Burrito with adobo tofu (achiote chicken.- subbed out) and no cheese. Tocaya Organica has more than one kind of non-dairy cheese option normally, but they were completely out of both somehow. My guy had a huge Grilled Pineapple Al Pastor that he enjoyed okay. Flavors were solid, but not too strong/super impressionable. We had plenty of water between arriving, waiting and at the end of our meal I had to use the bathroom - it's a keypad combo so you'll need to ask up front. When I went up there was a line so I came up on the side and the girl who rang us up was just as friendly as she was when we arrived and gave it to me. They could consider printing it on the receipt. I know this is to cut down on non customers taking advantage - but this would be a good alternative. Luckily we weren't in a rush, just spending the afternoon together. Not sure I'd recommend for fast casual - but possibly for pick-up or delivery. Tocaya Organica has a massive assortment of burritos, bowls, salads, soups, tacos and tortas. Kid friendly menu. Cookies, churros and/or fruit for para postres y chips, guac, salsa or street corn for those munchables. Loads of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options or easy modifications. They also specialize in family style meals/trays including a stellar take and bake nacho kit I sometimes get at other locations as it can be done vegan. Q Tips: Street parking, lot or garage only here which isn't the best. Clean inside and directly outside. Enter or exit from Olive Street (main side). Exit only door onto 8th.

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Great experience here! The staff was super helpful on recommendations. You order at the counter, get your drinks then head to a table. Their staff brings the food to you. Our group had the tacos, queso and chips, burritos and bowls. Our favorite was the bowls! We got 2 bowls, combined the leftovers and had almost 2 more meals! Definitely recommend.

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Baylei Y.

Tocaya food is so delicious , everything is a 10/10. Food is always fresh. There tacos are heaven especially the birria & fish taco. Atmosphere is clean , beautiful , Modern, & light. Staff is polite & they are fast with making your food. Great option for lunch & dinner.

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Hello. Regarding the vegan options, what type of oil do you use? And is it separate from your meat items?

Hi Jennifer, we use a blend of sunflower oil and olive oil for all of our recipes. The same oil is used for our vegan recipes as well. All products are kept on the line and we do our best to keep vegan protein separate. Thank you.

Does the vegan cheese and vegan crema contain nuts?

No only the waffles have nuts

What kind of oil is used on the plantain chips? Is it organic oil? I understand most places don't use organic. I just don't want to make a habit of ordering certain items if not. Thank you

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Does this location have a liquor license yet? Happy hour?

No, no license for the downtown location.

Do they have taco Tuesday specials? If so what are they?

Yes they have Taco Tuesday 🌮

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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

3.5(209 reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown
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A coworker recommended that I had to go to my first sweetgreen and experience all things goodness…read more What makes me incredibly sad is that I am from an area that does not have one and desperately needs one. I ordered the caramelized steak with the lime and jalapeño dressing and it was to die for. The rosemary focaccia bread-- chefs kiss. In my bowl, I coukd sing about my sweet potatoes being perfectly cooked. I was pleasantly surprised that they are not too soggy within the bowl. The sweet potatoes were perfect. The protein did not like any flavor and was absolutely delicious after a long conference and travel day. 10/10 get the hype.

I recently ordered a salad that cost nearly $30, and I was extremely disappointed with what I…read morereceived. The portion size was shockingly small and felt more like a $15 meal than something worth $30. The bowl was barely filled. There were only a few small pieces of chicken, a handful of cucumbers and tomatoes, and what appeared to be less than a full scoop of rice. To make matters worse, a significant portion of the space in the container was taken up by dressing cups rather than actual food. The overall presentation made it seem like very little care was taken in preparing the order.As a customer, I expect to receive fair value for what I am paying. For a $30 salad, the portion should be generous, consistent, and reflective of the price. Instead, I felt shortchanged and frustrated by the experience.I should not have to come into the store and personally monitor the preparation of my order to ensure that the salad bowl is properly filled. Customers should be able to trust that their meals will be prepared accurately and consistently every time. If employees are not willing to provide customers with the value they are paying for, it raises serious concerns about quality control and customer service. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements to how takeout orders are prepared. I would like to continue supporting your business, but experiences like this make it difficult to justify spending $30 on a salad that arrived half empty and far below expectations.

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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

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Sol Agave

4.3(1.1k reviews)
0.4 mi•Downtown
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This was my third time at this Sol Agave restaurant. It is a great place to go before an event at…read moreone of the many L.A. Live venues. We came by on a Friday night before a show at the Grammy Museum. We parked in a private lot a couple of blocks away on Georgia that charged $21.65. I made a reservation since we were coming on a Friday night. I was surprised that there were many open tables when we arrived. We were greeted right away and seated at one of Edwin's tables. He was absolutely great! Very friendly and personable, with a great sense of humor. We'd been interested in a couple of items on the happy hour menu. Unlike the Santa Monica location, the happy hour items are only available in the bar and patio, not the main restaurant. Edwin did check to see if we could order the flautas and we were able to, however it was a couple of dollars more expensive than if we'd been sitting in the other room. That would be my only disappointment with this locaion. We were served delicious, fresh chips with bean dip and salsa right away. The flautas were really good, and the drinks were great. Overall, the pre-show evening at Sol Agave was enjoyable. We will ask for Edwin again when we come back in the future.

This place was underwhelming. The menu felt very limited,…read morewith few options, and for a Mexican restaurant, the dishes offered weren't what I was hoping for from Mexican cuisine. What saved the experience were the drinks and dessert. Those were the highlights, but the food didn't give me a reason to return. It's one of those places I'm glad I tried once, but I won't be back. With such limited choices, I honestly wonder how it'll hold up long term. Overall, 4/10 won't be back!

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Good Clean Fun - Caesar Salad

Good Clean Fun

4.6(305 reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown
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GCF just started doing morning coffee and oh my god…read more.. been coming here for wine forever but now they open early and you can bet I am HERE. the coffee is so good?? like actually done beautifully correct. and please do not skip the pastries. the staff is the nicest it's unparalleled. interior is gorgeous. I've been going there to work in the mornings and it's honestly one of my favorite places to just exist in downtown LA right now. my actual sanctuary go go go go go go go

While staying at Level Los Angeles, we noticed a random wine bar that always had a few people…read moreenjoying themselves throughout all times of the day. We couldn't figure out what GCF was until we looked them up, and it's an enigmatic wine bar that additionally offers a cafe, brunch, lunch, dinner, and to-go liquor (bottle shop) experience. There's happy hour on weekdays 3-6pm and their website is up to date with their hours and stock. While they are open until 11pm, food service ends at 9:30pm. We tried! We purchased to-go enjoyment for the hotel some of their ciders and sours, where we found one of our top tastes. This included the Rainbow Sherbet and Double Rainbow Sherbet by Prairie Artisan Ales, and Shacksbury Classic Dry Cider. The best was the rainbow sherbet, as it had an addictive sweetness that was more balanced and smooth than the double rainbow. Their food offerings seem good, and I regret not having the stomach space or time management to try! However, it's an ultra convenient place to peruse a good selection of alcohol.

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Prank - Prank's Build-A-Burger...just wow!

Prank

4.1(1.1k reviews)
0.4 mi•Downtown
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Private events
Family-owned & operated

This is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends for a casual get together when in the…read moreDowntown LA area! It's conveniently located to the LA Convention Center, Crytpo.com arena, and LA Live which makes it a must visit before or after an event! I am obsessed with their happy hour, which offers healthy items at discounted prices with generous portions! I have been here so many times throughout the years but most recently found myself here during a busy World Cup match! Regardless, the service and quality of food was not sacrificed! I was greeted as soon as I got there and the bartenders were overwhelmed but still friendly and helpful. I was so tempted to get a margarita, since theirs are amazing, but decided to keep it dry and just get their vegan nachos. I was able to score a table outside on their lovely patio, which felt secluded enough from the main street. My food was brought out quicker than I thought and I was delighted, as I was famished! The vegan nachos here are fantastic and the happy price is only $10, which is a steal for what you get! They are costed in the most magical concoction of a bean puree, cashew cheese sauce, and guacamole which all have the most creamy, luscious and savory flavors. It's so hearty and well seasoned and not only filling, but you feel great after. Parking is pretty easy, as there are usually ample meters available nearby. I cannot wait to return again soon the next time I'm in Downtown LA! I am hoping to try more of their vegan options and next time I will for sure get a drink to go along with their delicious food!

Prank has a fun atmosphere and a great location in DTLA, but my experience was a bit mixed. The…read morecocktails didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the Espresso Martini, and it tasted pretty watered down and lacked the bold coffee flavor I was hoping for. On the bright side, the food was definitely the highlight. The mussels were flavorful, the calamari was crispy and cooked well, and the fries were delicious. Those dishes really saved the experience . Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd probably steer clear from cocktails and order a real drink. Prank is a convenient place for dtla residents in surrounding apartments to come get some quick bites and drinks and catch a live game

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Prank Signage and Hope Street Entrance

Prank - Blue Corn Taco Trio, a must have, with filet mignon, fried cod or vegan selections

Blue Corn Taco Trio, a must have, with filet mignon, fried cod or vegan selections

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